16th Anniversary Paso Robles Garagiste Wine Festival

Find out why we were named Best Wine Festival in the country by USA Today! Taste over 200 ultra-premium wines and meet the winemakers from over 50 hard-to-find micro-wineries from the Paso Robles region during Garagiste Festival Weekend in Paso Robles -- with an amazing new venue for the Friday night event and a bigger, better room on Saturday! The unique Garagiste Festival is your only chance to discover these under-the-radar artisan 'garagiste' winemakers who are making some of the best, most exciting, handcrafted small-lot wines in the world. You'll never find these wines in supermarkets -- most aren't on the "wine country" maps - and you'll never find them all in one place like this. Discover the biggest "small" thing happening in the world of wine. SEE LIST OF PARTICIPATING WINERIES FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT - November 6th NEW LOCATION at The AVA Hotel Friday Rare & Reserve Tasting & Buffet Dinner - $95 | 6:30-9:00pm Start the weekend off right by tasting ther rarest of the rare! Attendees will get to experience over 50 of the best wines our Garagistes have to offer - only available at this event such as library wines, sneak peeks, club only, vintage verticals and even a few barrel samples. These are top-of-the-line wines that rarely see the light of day and will surely impress your palate! The evening also includes a Mediterranean-inspired dinner buffet dinner provided by The AVA. (Vegetarian options will be available.) Due to the rarity of these wines only 150 tickets are available. SATURDAY FESTIVAL EVENTS - November 7th VIP All-Day Access - $165 | 11:30am-8:30pmGet access to all Saturday events, including morning tasting seminar (See Description Below), Wine Country Box Lunch, (1) hour Early Access to the Grand Tasting, (3) hours unlimited wine at the Grand Tasting, and entry into the Rockin' After Party (from 5:30-8:30pm) with live music and unlimited beer. Only 75 Tickets Available. Early Access - $99 | 1:00-5:00pmGet an extra hour to chat with the winemakers from 1-2pm with a limited crowd. Find your favorites amongst our lineup of over 50 winemakers who will be pouring over 200 different wines from 1-5pm. Includes unlimited tastes, complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates available from Vivant Cheese and bottled water, along with a 16oz souvenir crystal wine glass. Grand Tasting - $79 | 2:00-5:00pmFind your favorites amongst our lineup of over 50 winemakers who will be pouring over 200 different wines from 2-5pm. Includes unlimited tastes, complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates available from Vivant Cheese and bottled water, along with a 16oz souvenir crystal wine glass. Rockin' After Party - $29 | 5:30-8:30pm Keep the good times going! Mingle with the winemakers, enjoy complimentary cold brews and rock out with live music. Designated Driver Admission - $15 | 1-5pmSometimes you have to take one for the team. Please enjoy visiting with our other food and artisan vendors. Entry is allowed for Tasting Sessions ONLY (1-5pm). No VIP Seminar Entry allowed. WEEKEND PASS DETAILS - Includes all Festival Events Weekend Pass - $219 per person | November 6 & 7thGet full access to ALL of the wine and fun the Festival has to offer, as well as the best pricing deal! This all-inclusive tickets includes Friday Night's Rare & Reserve Tasting & Buffet Dinner and Saturday VIP All Day Access - including the Saturday Tasting Seminar, Gourmet Box Lunch, Early Access to the Grand Tasting (1pm), (3) hours of unlimited wine at the Grand Tasting and entry to the Rockin' After Party! - ONLY 75 Weekend Passes Available SATURDAY TASTING SEMINAR: 11:30am-12:30pm Only Available with VIP Ticket or Weekend Pass (Advance purchase required) Let's Taste Italian: An Exploration of Italian Grape Varieties Grown in PasoModerated by Garagiste Co-Founder Stewart McLennan While the Rhone Revolution has taken California by storm over the last 30 years, the Italians have been making wine in the state since the Gold Rush, bringing clippings from their homeland of the vines they just could not live without. The diversity of the soils and climate in Paso Robles allows our vintners to produce just about any grape on the planet and Italian varieties are on the rise once again, especially with our Garagistes. We are excited to bring the focus back on these traditional wines and styles as they find renewed favor in the vineyard and the glass. A little taste of La Dolce Vita to start the day! Panelists: To Be Announced, but they'll be great as always! Venue Location Information FRIDAY FESTIVAL EVENTThe AVA Hotel944 Pine StreetPaso Robles, CA 93446 SATURDAY FESTIVAL EVENTS Paso Robles Event Center Estrella Hall 2198 Riverside Avenue Paso Robles, CA 93446