Educational Speed Tastings

Paso Robles Wine Country and Somm’s Kitchen are excited to offer Speed Tastings, a fun way to experience a taste of the region! In this special wine tasting series, you will taste two wines from four wineries during a 90-minute experience. Winemakers are on hand to talk about the wines, their place of origin, winemaking styles, varieties used, and more. Please note Speed Tastings are wine-only events. While no food is provided at the tasting, Somm’s Kitchen is conveniently located in Downtown Paso Robles, just steps away from other amazing restaurants.

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM

IWWI, Xygyny, Loom, Zobéto

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Enjoy an exclusive tasting experience at Somm’s Kitchen’s chef’s counter, featuring four exceptional wineries- one standard bearer of our region and three so new and so small you’ve likely never heard of them. While Ian travels in Champagne, he is thrilled to spotlight these local wineries in this intimate 90-minute tasting led by Sommelier Meghan Ball.

Explore two wines from each winery and hear the inspiring stories from Phil Lamontagne (IIWWII), Pete Turrone (Xygyny), and Diego & Cecilia Aguirre (Loom), and Christie Cate (Zobéto). Discover their journey to Paso Robles and the passion behind their wines. This is a wine-tasting event, no food will be served.

Micro-Winery Tasting
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM

Booker, Site, Lopai, Decemil

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Enjoy an exclusive tasting experience at Somm’s Kitchen’s chef’s counter, featuring four exceptional wineries. While Ian travels in Champagne, he is thrilled to spotlight these local wineries in this intimate 90-minute tasting led by Sommelier Meghan Ball. Explore two wines from each winery and hear the stories of these four amazing wineries represented by: Joe Casebolt (Booker Vineyards), Jeremy Weintraub (Site Wines), Paul Lopez (Lopai), and Jerry Urlich (Decemil Wines). Hear what brought them to Paso Robles and discover the passion behind their incredible wines. This is a wine-tasting event, no food will be served.

Tasting Tour of Italy
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 12:00 PM

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Come, taste, learn, and enjoy wines from around Italy as well as some Italian varietals from Paso Robles! Join us for a very special tasting of 6 wines from 6 distinct wine regions in Italy. Understand each area’s vineyard locations, varietals used, and winemaking practices. Understand what you like and why. Food will be served at this event.

More 2025 Speed Tasting Sessions Coming Soon!