Albariño Wine Festival returns to Paso Robles June 16-17
–Over twenty-five California winemakers come together on June 16 – 17 to celebrate and share over 35 expressions of the versatile food and summer friendly Albariño grape. Brecon Estate, Derby Estate and Broken Earth Winery host range of events, including a starlight winemaker dinner, Grand Tasting, winemaker panel, and more.
Presented by the Central Coast Albariño Summit, the unique event features over 25 top-notch California boutique winemakers pouring wines crafted from the Spanish varietal, which is rapidly becoming one of the most popular white wine grapes in the US because of its crisp versatility, aromatic qualities and food-friendliness.
Taking place at Paso Robles’ Brecon Estate, Derby Estate and Broken Earth Winery across two days, the second annual festival includes a Grand Tasting, a starlight winemaker dinner, and a winemaker tasting seminar, featuring leading winemakers, viticulturalists and winery owners. The festival’s flagship event is a walk around Grand Tasting with over 35 different Albarino pours – preceded by a “Grand Picnic,” all on the stunning grounds of Broken Earth Winery. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo. Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite.
“Albariño truly is a grape to be celebrated, especially right here on the Central Coast where the combination of passionate boutique wine producers and our unique micro climates offer wine lovers a stunning range of wines crafted from this singular grape,” said Damian Grindley of Central Coast Albariño Summit. “We are very pleased to follow on last year’s sold-out festival with an even more extensive line-up, as more and more of our best artisan winemakers craft delicious wines from this exciting grape! Our festival offers the perfect opportunity for wine lovers to have fun while learning more about Albariño and enjoying some fantastic summer pours, all in a beautiful vineyard setting.”
The schedule of events for the Festival of Albariño is as follows:
- Starlight Winemaker Dinner Friday June 16 6 p.m. – Brecon Estate, located at 7450 Vineyard Drive Paso Robles, CA. Taking place under the Majestic Oaks at Brecon Estate five local winemakers pair their Albariños with the fresh, local delectable creations of Chef Alex.
- Albariño Summit Winemaker Panel – Saturday June 17th 10 a.m. at Derby Wine Estates, located at 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA. This tasting seminar features a panel of top viticulturists and winemakers who take a deep dive into Alabarino, from grape to glass, with tastings that showcase the breadth of styles the varietal has to offer. Featuring: Steve Vera, Viticulturist -Derby Wines, Scott Williams Viticulturalist l-Niven Family Wines (which has the largest plantings of Albarino in the U.S.), Adam Lazarre, Lazarre Wines, Chris Cameron – Broken Earth Winery and moderated by Doug Wilder of pdwr (purely domestic wine report ).
- Grand Picnic – Saturday, June 17 1- 4 at Broken Earth Winery, located at 5625 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA. Enjoy a grand picnic under shady trees with award winning Lobos Truck food truck from Los Angeles and live music from Ricky Montijo and the Mojitos, offering soul, rock, latin and blues. The picnic is followed by the Albarino Grand Tasting.
- Albarino Grand Tasting – Saturday June 17, 3–5:30 p.m. at Broken Earth Winery.
The wineries scheduled to pour include: Arroyo Robles Winery, Barr Estate Wines, Bodega de Edgar, Bodegas Paso Robles, Brecon Estate, Broken Earth Winery, Castoro Cellars, Clavo Cellars, Croma Vera, Cru Winery, Derby Wine Estates, Diablo Paso Wine, I. Brand & Family Wines, LaZarre Wines, Minnaisian-Young Vineyards, Monochrome Wines, Niner Wine Estates, Opolo Vineyards, Per Caso Cellars, Pierce Ranch Vineyards , Shale Oak Winery, Tangent, Tooth & Nail Winery, Verdad Wines, Vina Robles, Vino Vargas.
Tickets are limited and last year’s festival sold out. For more information or to purchase tickets go to Eventbrite and follow the Albarino summit on Facebook.
Founded in 2016 by Brecon Estate, the Central Coast Albariño Summit tapped into a huge interest in the Albarino varietal and is dedicated to celebrating and sharing California winemaker expressions of Albariño. The Summit holds the annual Festival of Albariño in Paso Robles, with proceeds benefiting the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo. For more information click here.
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