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The Ultimate Coastal Wine Experience

January 31, 2025

Embrace the Fun in Wine

In Paso Robles Wine Country, we believe wine should be fun. And our winemakers like to honor tradition while having a little fun with the blending process. Think a classic Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (GSM) mixed with a little Carignan, or perhaps a Syrah with Viognier… these are just a couple of the creative combinations you can find at BlendFest on the Coast.

BlendFest on the Coast is a place for both the wine-curious and the seasoned wine tasters to gather and enjoy the creativity behind the glass. Taste inspiring wine blends from Paso Robles wineries and even make your own at one of the fun wine events throughout Paso Robles BlendFest on the Coast weekend, February 20-23, 2025.

Wine Taste at the Source

Coastal Excursion – Friday, Feb. 21

Gather at one of the most picturesque and Instagram-worthy coastal vineyards in California for an unmatched tasting and tour experience. Travel to the highest point in the Derbyshire Vineyard in San Simeon via shuttle for a vineyard walk and tasting from wineries who source their fruit from this special place: Derby Wine Estates, Aaron Wines, TRUSS Wines, PIUS Estates, and Hawks Hill Ranch Winery. Your excursion also includes individual gourmet cheese trays from Paso Robles Wine Merchant and a logo souvenir glass.

Enjoy An Evening of Wine and Food

Winemaker Dinner – Friday, Feb. 21

Wine is often best enjoyed with food, so sip on Paso Robles blended wines paired with a delicious menu. Enjoy classic American cuisine at the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, nestled atop a scenic bluff overlooking the California coastline, with winemakers from CASS Winery, Kaleidos, MAHA Estate | Villa Creek Cellars, and McPrice Myers Wines.

Make Your Own Wine Blend

Blending Seminar – Saturday, Feb. 22

Try your hand at making the perfect blend with some of Paso’s finest winemakers as your guides! Join The Blending Lab Winery, Brecon Estate, Cairjn Wine Cellars, and Shale Oak Winery in this crash course into winemaking, complete with a little friendly competition. Learn the philosophy behind blending, then put your knowledge to the test and see if your blend has what it takes to earn the top prize of the day. After all of your hard work blending wine, enjoy a delicious Santa Maria-style lunch with the winemakers and their finished wines.

Find New Favorites

Sunset Grand Tasting – Saturday, Feb. 22

Variety is the spice of life and we have plenty of variety in Paso Robles Wine Country! Bring your friends, and taste inspiring wine blends from over 40 Paso Robles wineries perfectly complemented by a stunning sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Taste wines from:

Aaron WinesAbsolution CellarsAdelaida Vineyards & WineryAlta Colina Vineyard & WineryAncient Peaks WineryAsuncion Ridge VineyardsAustin Hope WinesB & E Vineyard & WineryBianchi WineryBrecon EstateBushong Vintage CompanyCairjn Wine CellarsCalcareous VineyardCaliza WineryCass WineryChronic CellarsDenner VineyardsDerby Wine EstatesÉcluse WinesFour Lanterns WineryHarmony CellarsHearst Ranch Winery- San SimeonHigh Camp WinesJ Dusi WinesJ. Lohr Vineyards & WinesKaleidosLe Vigne WineryLinne Calodo CellarsLone MadroneL’AventureMAHA Estate | Villa Creek CellarsMcPrice Myers WinesMCV WinesMidnight Cellarsmid•point wineryONX WinesPeachy Canyon WineryShale Oak WineryStilson CellarsThacher WineryThibido WineryVina Robles Vineyards & WineryZANOLI WinesZobèto Wines

California Wine and Waves

Take in California wine and waves across these special Paso Robles BlendFest on the Coast events, Feb. 20-23. Create your complete coastal Paso wine experience by pairing your BlendFest event tickets with a rejuvenating stay in Cambria or San Simeon along the famed Highway 1. Enjoy special lodging discounts just for BlendFest ticket holders! A glass of wine and the Pacific Ocean is waiting for you.