Paso
Robles CAB Collective
Revved Up and Ready for 2014 CABs of
Distinction
The Paso Robles CAB
Collective (PRCC) recently announced TODAY dates, venues and new format for
its second annual CABs of Distinction event.
After the success of the
inaugural CABs of Distinction event (launched last year to celebrate and
promote Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux wines produced in Paso Robles,
California) and the increased momentum from Paso Robles being named Wine Region
of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the PRCC has geared up for even
more exciting events in 2014.
Set for April 22
through 26, 2014, CABs of Distinction events will take place in locations
across the Paso Robles AVA with enhanced sommelier, media, trade and consumer
experiences.
Sommelier Events
The first-ever CAB CAMP
is a three-day, all-inclusive opportunity for 20 sommeliers and key buyers to
go in-depth with the Paso Robles AVA.
•
Tuesday, April 22:
Vineyard and winery tours of PRCC member properties, a winery-hosted lunch at
Vina Robles, and a tasting and dinner at DAOU Vineyard & Winery.
•
Wednesday, April 23:
Vineyard and winery tours, a winery-hosted lunch at ADELAIDA Cellars, and an En
Primeur tasting at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom with barrel tastings from
the as-yet-unreleased 2013 vintage, followed by winery-hosted dinners across
the Paso Robles AVA.
•
Thursday, April 24: A
vintner panel discussion, opportunities for lunch with PRCC member wineries and
a library/rare and reserve tasting will be followed by a barbecue at JUSTIN
Vineyards & Winery.
Media & Trade Events
•
Wednesday, April 23: En
Primeur tasting at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom with barrel tastings from
the as-yet-unreleased 2013 vintage, followed by winery-hosted dinners across
the Paso Robles AVA.
•
Thursday, April 24: A
vintner panel discussion, opportunities for lunch with PRCC members throughout
Paso Robles and a Library/Rare and Reserve tasting at the Paso Robles Inn
Ballroom, followed by a barbecue at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery.
•
Friday, April 25: PRCC
members will be hosting various events throughout the day. This is an open day
for self-directed vineyard tours. Wineries will also be hosting winemaker
dinners at wineries and in Paso Robles’ most sought-after restaurants.
Consumer Events
•
Friday, April 25: PRCC
members will be hosting various events throughout the day. This is an open day
for self-directed vineyard tours. Wineries will also be hosting winemaker
dinners at wineries and in Paso Robles’ most sought-after restaurants.
•
Saturday, April 26: The
CABs of Distinction Gala will be held at River Oaks Hot Springs in Paso Robles
and will include tastings of PRCC member wines paired with artisanal cheese and
Charcuterie chosen by Fromager Zina Miakinkova. Decadent catered lunches will
be provided by notable Paso Robles restaurants and caterers (Robert’s Restaurant,
Crush Catering and Avant-Garde Experience) and will be served in the CAB
Bistro; chocolate tastings, live music, a barrel-making demonstration and glass
etching will also be included.
Luxury
VIP tickets are available to attend an exclusive panel discussion, enjoy a
multi-course gourmet lunch provided by Thomas Hill Organics and continuous
access to the VIP Lounge where desserts and drinks will be available throughout
the day. Premium-Reserve VIP tickets are available for entry to an Early Access
tasting as well as access to the VIP Lounge throughout the day.
Steve Heimoff of Wine
Enthusiast, who moderated the inaugural event had this to say about Paso
Robles’ Cabernet, “No disrespect to Napa, but it never made much sense to me
that one region, and one only, could excel at a particular varietal, in this
case Cabernet Sauvignon…and [I] am ready to declare for Paso Robles Cabernet.”
Heimoff was echoed in sentiment by Santa Barbara Independent’s Matt
Kettmann, who titled a review of the inaugural event as this: “Resetting Radar
on Paso Cab: New Collective Reminds Region, World of Roots, Future.”
Tickets for the CABs of
Distinction event can be purchased at www.PasoRoblesCab.com. The web site
now includes member winery details and contact information, trade tools, and
the PRCC blog for extended member features, harvest reports and other news.
Members of the PRCC to
date include ADELAIDA Cellars, Ancient Peaks Winery, B & E
Vineyard, Calcareous Vineyard, Chateau Margene, DAOU Vineyards &
Winery, Eberle Winery, HammerSky Vineyards, Hunt Cellars, J. Lohr
Vineyards & Wines, Jada Vineyard, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery,
L’Aventure, Le Vigne Winery, Parrish Family Vineyards, Record Family Wines,
Robert Hall Winery, Sextant Wines, and Vina Robles.
ABOUT THE PASO ROBLES
CAB COLLECTIVE
Formed in 2012, the Paso
Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) is an independent
collaborative effort of leading Paso Robles growers and producers of Cabernet
and Bordeaux varietals specific to the Paso Robles AVA in California. The PRCC
strives to promote the full potential of the Paso Robles region in producing
superior quality, classic and age-worthy Cabernet and Bordeaux varietals that
compete with like varietals on a global stage to consumers and media worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.PasoRoblesCAB.com.
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