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Tablas at Home -- Local TCV Events

Saturday, August 14th, 2010, 6:30pm
Paso Robles "Rhones on the Range"

Join the 30+ members of the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers chapter for a true "Rhone Rangers" evening. Attendees will enjoy an authentic Americana style pig roast to accompany the fabulous Rhone-style wines of the largest Rhone Rangers chapter in America. For those wine aficionados out there we’ll have "Guess the Rhone Blend" for a chance to win tickets to next year’s event! Music will be provided by up and coming artist Ashes to Light. Tickets for the event are just $65. For more information and to order tickets visit http://www.rhonerangers.org/calendar/rhonesontherange.php.

Saturday, August 21st 6:00 pm
Pig Roast

At Tablas Creek, we love terrific parties, especially when they involve great food, charming company, and, of course, wonderful wines. To that end, we’re hosting our annual pig roast to celebrate the coming harvest and the newly released 2008 Mourvèdre. Join us for roast pork with all the accompaniments. This is a casual outdoor party, just right for summer in the vineyard. The cost is $65 for VINsiders and $75 for guests.

The 2010 pig roast is at capacity and we are keeping a waiting list. If you would like to be on the waitlist contact Nicole Getty at events@tablascreek.com or 805.237.1231 ext.39

Saturday, September 18th 6:00-8:00pm
VINsider Shipment Tasting Party
VINsiders Only (and their invited guests)

VINsiders are invited to join us for our semi-annual shipment tasting party here at the vineyard on Saturday, September 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Pick up your fall 2010 shipment while you join us for a tasting of the wines in the offering, including the sensational 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel. All the wines from the shipment will be available for an additional 5% off that night only. The event is free for VINsiders and $15 for their guests. Please contact Nicole Getty at 805.237.1231 x39 or events@tablascreek.com for reservations or more information.

Saturday, October 9th, 9:00 am
Harvest and Winemaking Seminar

Winemaker and Vineyard Manager Neil Collins will lead this seminar on grape analysis, harvest and winemaking. He and the Tablas Creek vineyard and cellar staff walk participants through the process of testing grapes for ripeness, both through traditional examination of physiological characteristics and more modern chemical analyses of sugars, acids, and pH. Participants who wish to do so will have an opportunity to work for about an hour in the harvest, followed by a hands-on demonstration of the destemming process and typical cellar techniques including hand punch-downs and pump-overs of fermenting tanks. The day will conclude with a field lunch prepared by our vineyard crew. The event is free for VINsiders and $20 for guests. Space is limited and reservations are required; contact Nicole Getty at events@tablascreek.com or 805.237.1231 x39.

Friday-Sunday, October 15th-17th
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour Weekend

Celebrate Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour Weekend with Tablas Creek. Join us all weekend for tastings including selections from our new VINsider club shipment such as the spectacular 2008 Esprit de Beaucastel. Tours run daily at 10:30am and 2:00pm; no reservations are necessary.

We'll kick off the weekend's festivities with a five course, six wine dinner at Hoppe's Garden Bistro in Cayucos. Chef Bill Hoppe is a local treasure, and we're thrilled to be joining forces with him once again. Seats at the dinner are just $95/person; call Hoppe's at 805-772-5371 for reservations.

On Saturday, join the owners and winemakers from the eclectic group of 17 Far Out Wineries at Opolo Vineyards for the educational and fun Best of the West seminar, Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 am. Each winery will showcase one noteworthy wine as they impart insight into their winemaking philosophy and vineyard operation. It is sure to be an impressive line up of wines, and a memorable collection of personalities! The price is $55 per person; to buy tickets or for more information, visit http://faroutwineries.com/events/.

Finally, on Saturday afternoon, we welcome back Pier 46 Seafood for delicious fish and chicken tacos. These tacos will be served from noon to 3pm, or until they run out. They are free with a tasting fee, and no reservations are required.

Tablas on Tour -- Wine Festivals and Events Around the Country

August 1, 2010
Wally's 7th Annual Central Coast Wine & Food Celebration
Los Angeles, CA
www.wallywine.com

August 7, 2010
In-store tasting at Sunset Corners
Miami, FL
305.271.8492

August 7, 2010
In-store tasting at Pourtal Wine Bar
Santa Monica, CA
310.393.7693

August 8, 2010
Rhone Rangers Southern California Tasting
Trade/VIP Tasting 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Consumer Tasting 2:00-5:00p.m.
Pier 59 Studios West, Santa Monica, CA
www.rhonerangers.org
800.467.0163

August 22-23, 2010
Family Winemakers of California Northern California Tasting
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA
www.familywinemakers.org

September 2, 2010, 6-8pm
Evening Pouring at Hoppe's Garden Bistro
Cayucos, CA
805.995.1006

September 22-25, 2010
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Santa Fe, NM
www.santafewineandchile.org
505.438.8060

September 30-October 3, 2010
Sunset's Savor the Central Coast
Santa Margarita, CA
www.savorcentralcoast.com

October 3, 2010
Winemaker Dinner at Catalan Food & Wine
Houston, TX
713.426.4260

October 15, 2010
Winemaker Dinner at Hoppe's Garden Bistro
Cayucos, CA
805.995.1006

October 28-30, 2010
New World Wine Experience
Las Vegas, NV
www.winespectator.com
events@mshanken.com

November 5-7, 2010
Big Sur Food & Wine Festival
Big Sur, CA
www.bigsurfoodandwine.org
831.667.0800

November 16-18, 2010
Yosemite Vintners' Holidays
Ahwahnee Hotel
Yosemite Park, CA
www.yosemitepark.com
559.252.4848

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For photos and accounts of past events, including our annual pig roast, our wine festival open house, Tablas Creek and Chateau de Beaucastel wine tastings, and wine dinners around the country, visit the Tablas Creek Blog.

You can also view a complete 2009 list of events, including events held here at the vineyard and events which we attended around the country.