2026 Rhone Rangers OG's and Rising Stars

Join the Tablas Creek team at the Rhône Rangers Experience for an all-new, two-day celebration of American Rhône wines featuring the largest gathering of domestic Rhône producers in 2026. This multi-location event includes tastings, seminars, panel discussions, workshops, and the annual Grand Tasting at the Paso Robles Event Center.

Friday, March 20: “Legacies & Legends: The Rhône Rangers OGs” (5:00–6:30 pm)
The weekend begins in downtown Paso Robles with Legacies & Legends: The Rhône Rangers OGs, a special seminar moderated by Patrick Comiskey, wine journalist and author of American Rhône: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink. This session highlights the pioneers who shaped the modern Rhône movement in America. Rhône Rangers members receive priority access to tickets.

Friday, March 20: Rhône Rangers Members Bottle Share (7:00 pm)
The evening continues at The Bottle Shop on Railroad Street for the annual members-only bottle share. Attendees are invited to bring a bottle to open and enjoy, with food available for purchase. This relaxed gathering is a favorite opportunity for producers to connect and unwind before Saturday’s main events.

Saturday, March 21 – Rhône Rangers Experience at the Paso Robles Event Center
The full Rhône Rangers Experience unfolds on Saturday at the Paso Robles Event Center:

10:30 am–12:00 pm: Choose Your Rhône Adventure Workshops
12:00–1:00 pm: Vintners’ Luncheon
1:00–1:30 pm: VIP Access: Grand Tasting
1:30–4:00 pm: General Admission: Grand Tasting

Choose Your Rhône Adventure Workshops (10:30 am–12:00 pm)
New for 2026, these rotating small-group workshops pair two winemakers per station for a series of quick, engaging, 15-minute tasting experiences. Topics include concrete vs. amphora aging, spotlight varietals used in blends, blind tasting techniques, cool vs. warm climate Syrah, sparkling wine, reflections on the 2006 vintage, and wines from emerging Rhône regions across the U.S. These interactive sessions give guests a closer connection to the winemakers behind their favorite wines.

Grand Tasting (VIP 1:00 pm; General Admission 1:30 pm–4:00 pm)
The largest domestic Rhône tasting of the year brings together producers from across the country. Guests can explore classic and unconventional expressions of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Viognier, and more while meeting the winemakers behind them. A silent auction featuring rare bottles and exclusive lots runs concurrently through 3:00 pm.

Tickets for all events go on sale November 14, 2025.

Full details and registration information will be available at https://rhonerangers.org/