2014 | PASO R O B L E S
RHONE RANGERS EXPERIENCE
Februar y 16, 2014 | Broken Ear th W iner y
W H AT I S T H E R H O N E R A N G E R S
S E M I N A R
The Rhone Rangers organization is dedicated to advancing
the knowledge of Rhone grapes grown in America and the
enjoyment of the wines produced from those grapes.
FIRST FLIGHT
T h e 22 Rhone Ranger Gr ape s
Rhone Ranger members span the United States celebrating
and sharing the uniqueness of Rhone style varietals. Our
member wineries are found up and down all three western
states.
The Rhone Rangers dedicate themselves to the grapes
whose ancestral home is in France’s Rhone Valley. The
French government recognizes 22 varieties in the various
appellations that comprise this large and diverse winegrowing
region. Rhone Appellations (including Cote Rotie, Hermitage,
Condrieu, Chateuneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Bandol, Cotes du
Rhone and several others) each choose a different subset
from the collection of grapes known (from their place of
origins) as Rhone varietals. For a wine to be considered a
“Rhone Ranger” wine, and poured at an official Rhone Ranger
tasting, the 22 recognized accepted varieties must comprise
at least 75% of the blend.
D E T A I L S
Moderated by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, author of
Perfect Pairings and Daring Pairings.
GRENACHE BLANC
VIOGNIER
WHITE RHONE BLEND
ROSÉ
WINES AND PRESENTERS
Tablas Creek, 2012 Grenache Blanc
Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager
Pomar Junction, 2012 Viognier
Jim Shumate, Winemaker
Adelaida Cellars, 2012 Version White Reserve
Jeremy Weintraub, Winemaker
Proulx, 2012 Grenache Rosé
Kevin Riley, Owner/Winemaker
TASTING NOTES
EVENT SCHEDULE
SEMINAR
LUNCH
GRAND TASTING
SILENT AUCTION
2
10:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm
1:30pm - 3:00pm
3
SECOND FLIGHT
GRENACHE
MOURVEDRE
WINES AND PRESENTERS
Broken Earth Winery, 2012 Grenache
Chris Cameron, Winemaker
Cypher Winery, 2011 Mourvedre “El Pelon”
Christian Tietje, Winemaker
SYRAH
Eberle Winery, 2012 Syrah Steinbeck Vineyard
Gary Eberle, Proprietor
PETITE SIRAH
RED RHONE BLEND
Zenaida Cellars, 2011 Petite Sirah
Eric Ogorsolka, Owner/Winemaker
Anglim Winery, 2011 Best Barrel Blend
Steve Anglim, Proprietor
L U N C H E O N
B U F F E T
C H E F J E F F E RY C . S C OT T
SLOW BRAISED NIMAN RANCH LAMB
Windrose Potatoes, Porcini, Pomegranate Gastrique
GRILLED FREE RANGE CHICKEN TAGINE
Israeli Couscous, Currants, Nantes Carrot Glacé
WINTER VEGETABLE GRATINÉE
Glazed Fennel, Celery Root, Melted Leeks
THYME ROASTED HEIRLOOM BEET SALAD
Barrel Aged Feta, Rocket Greens, Candied Hazelnuts Solera Vinaigrette
ORGANIC WATERCRESS BISQUE
HOT CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon Stick Creme Anglaise
S I L E N T AU C T I O N D E TA I L S
ADELAIDA CELLARS
A magnum of 2010 Version Red with a Tour, Taste and Tailgate for four (4) people in the vineyard.
Sip our vineyard designated wines at the source and enjoy a great discussion with a tailgate picnic
along the way. Transportation into vineyard included. Requires 48 hours’ notice for reservation.
Value | $360
TASTING NOTES
ALTA COLINA
Enjoy a Private Estate Vineyard Tour and Tasting for six (6) people with Owner and Winemaker Bob Tillman.
Includes two (2) bottles of Alta Colina wine. This is a tasting experience unlike any other.
Value | $200
ANGLIM WINERY
One bottle each of Anglim Best Barrel Blend, Paso Robles, 2005 and 2010 plus Barrel Tasting for
two ( 2 ) people with Winemaker Steve Anglim.
Value | $86
BROKEN EARTH WINERY
Signed 5 (five) liter bottle of 2011 Broken Earth Petite Sirah.
Value | $220
BURBANK RANCH
Lunch & Wine Tasting for four (4) people at our Tasting Room & Bistro in the heart of downtown Paso Robles.
Value | $125
CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
A vertical of Tres Violet 2007, 2008 and 2009
Value | $200
CALIZA WINERY
Celebrate five years of Caliza Winery! Winemaker Carl Bowker has gone to his cellar for a vertical of
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Azimuth. A Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (GSM) blend varies each
year depending on the vineyard production.
Value | $276
CASS WINERY
Enjoy a day of Wine Tasting in beautiful Paso Robles in our chauffeured 1947 Chrysler Windsor Limo.
Also included, gourmet lunch and barrel tasting or four (4) at CASS Winery
Value | $500
CLAVO CELLARS
A Vertical of Enigma (Syrah Blend) 2006, 2007 & 2008.
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Value | $100
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CLAUTIERE VINEYARD
One Magnum of 2011 Estate Syrah and a 4 pack variety of 750ml bottles: 2012 Estate Rosé, 2012 Estate
Roussanne, 2011 Estate Syrah and 2012 Estate Viognier. A Gift Certificate for a Private wine and
Gourmet Cheese pairing for four (4) people also included.
Value | $225
CYPHER WINERY
Three (3) pack of 2011 Phoenix Syrah (wings and head).
Value | $120
EBERLE WINERY
A Six Bottle Vertical of Syrah plus a Private VIP Tour of the Caves and Tasting for six (6) people.
Vertical includes 2007, 2008, 200, 2010, 2011 and 2012 (Prerelease) vintages.
Value | $315
MITCHELLA VINEYARD AND WINERY
A three year Syrah Vertical in a wooden box, includes a wine and cheese tasting for four (4) people,
followed by a private vineyard tour and barrel tasting.
Value | $235
NINER WINE ESTATE
A Winery Tour, Barrel Sampling and Tasting for four (4) people. Signed bottle of Syrah and Petite Syrah.
Value | $100
ONX
Two bottles of 2009 ONX
Value | $100
POMAR JUNCTION
ECLUSE WINES
A mix of Pomar Junction’s Rhone Wines and a Gift Certificate for a Private Tasting for up to
ten (10) People with appetizers.
Value | $150
RANCHERO CELLARS
HALTER RANCH VINEYARD
Value | $500
Private tasting for two (2) with Steve, the winemaker, and two bottles of our award winning Rhone wines,
our 2010 Syrah and 2007 Rendition – a Library wine.
A vertical Magnum of 2007, 2008 and 2009 Syrah.
Value | $250
Spring Vineyard lunch for six (6) people, featuring 2013 Ranchero “Galaxie” Rosé, plus a case of Rosé.
Value | $222
SCULPTERRA
HEARST RANCH WINERY
Value | $96
Rhone Varietal 6 Pack: 2 Bottles Three Sisters White Cuvée, 2 Bottles Three Sisters Red Cuvée,
2 Bottles “The Pergola” Petite Sirah, Hearst Ranch Logo Corkscrew, Complimentary wine tasting for
two followed by a delicious lunch for two at Sebastian’s Café in the Old Village of San Simeon.
One Bottle each of 2010 Repousse, 2010 Syrah & 2012 Grenache.
STEINBECK VINEYARDS & WINERY
“Crash Course” vineyard education experience. Plus a vertical of 2007, 2008 and 2009 Petite Sirah.
Value | $195
Value | $250
HOPE FAMILY WINES
STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
Private tasting for four (4) with lunch at Treana and Hope Family Wines Tasting Cellar.
Value | $200
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES
Four bottles from the fabulous 2009 Vintage: two bottles each of Gesture GSM and Tower Road Petite Sirah.
“Private Barrel and Cheese Tasting” Vineyard Tour with owner and winemaker, Paul followed by private
barrel tasting and cheese pairing for four (4) guests.
Value | $175
SUMMERWOOD WINERY
KUKKULA
A vertical of SummerWood Winery’s red Rhone blend, Diosa. Includes a bottle of each of 2006, 2007
and 2008 Diosa bundled with a winery tour, barrel tasting and wine tasting for a party of four (4)
with SummerWood Winemaker Mauricio Marchant.
Value | $250
TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD
Value | $146
Gift basket with a bottle of Kukkula’s 2010 Aatto, Kukkula 250ml olive oil, Kukkula wine jelly and
A gift certificate for a tasting, tour and lunch for four people. Date and time need to be pre-arranged.
Value | $250
L’ADVENTURE
A six vintage vertical of the Esprit de Beaucastel /Esprit de Tablas 2006-2011, plus a private
behind–the scenes tour and tasting for up to six (6) people at Tablas Creek.
Value | $435
THACHER WINERY
LAW ESTATE WINES
Value | $240
A vertical of 2009, 2010 and 2011 L’Aventure Cote a Cote (1 bottle of each signed) and a VIP tour
for up to six people.
Two bottles of 2010 Beguiling.
Value | $420
A Six Bottle Vertical of Thacher Syrah 2004, 2005,2006,2007,2008 & 2009 vintages.
Value | $130
VENTEUX VINEYARDS
LE CUVIER WINERY
Value | $100
Three bottle Library Vertical of L’Enfant du Pape (GSM Blend) 2006, 2007 & 2008 in a etched wooden box.
A 2010 Grenache Magnum, Signed.
Value | $245
VILLA SAN-JULIETTE
LONE MADRONE
Value | $300
A private tasting for six (6) guests and a six pack of our best Rhone wines to take home.
A Tour, Tasting and Lunch for eight (8) at Villa San-Juliette Vineyard and Winery.
Value | $270
VINA ROBLES
MINASSIAN-YOUNG VINEYARDS
Value | $217
A bottle of 2011 White, 2012 Will Hills Grenache, 2012 Mourvedre and 2010 Estate Syrah.
Value | $120
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Three bottles each of Vina Robles 2009 Syrah and 2010 Petite Sirah, all in a decorative wooden box
ZENAIDA
Three (3) Signed Magnums – one Magnum each of 2011 Grenache, 2011 Sephyr and 2011 Syrah.
Value | $225
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W A L K - A R O U N D T A S T I N G D E TA I L S
ADELAIDA CELLARS
2011 Syrah, Anna’s Vineyard
2011 Version Red
2011 Version Red, Anna’s Vineyard Reserve
2012 Version White
CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
2010 Grenache/Mourvedre
2010 Moose
2010 Syrah
2010 Tres Violet
ALTA COLINA
2010 Block 2 Bio Syrah
2010 GSM
2010 Old 900 Syrah
2011 Claudia Cuvee Marsanne
CALIZA WINERY
2010 Azimuth, Red Rhone Blend
2011 Syrah
2012 Kissin Cousins, White Rhone Blend
ANGLIM
2010 Best Barrel Blend
2011 Grenache
2011 Viognier/Roussanne Blend
2013 Rosé
BRECON ESTATE
2012 Petite Sirah
2012 Syrah
BROKEN EARTH WINERY
2010 Quadrant “Copper”
2011 Petite Sirah
2012 Grenache
2012 Grenache Blanc
BURBANK RANCH
2010 Grenache Blanc
2010 Syrah
2012 Grenache Rosé
TASTING NOTES
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CASS WINERY
2013 Marsanne
2013 Rosé
2013 Roussanne
2013 Viognier
EBERLE WINERY
2011 Cotes-du-Robles Blanc
2012 Syrah Rosé
2012 Syrah, Steinbeck Vineyard
2012 Viognier, Mill Road Vineyard
KALEIDOS
2009 Praying Mantis Syrah (Single Barrel
100% Syrah)
2010 Morpheus, Red Rhone Blend (GSM)
2012 Grenache Blanc
ECLUSE WINES
2010 Prelude, White Rhone Blend
2010 Rendition, Red Rhone Blend
2010 Syrah
KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS
NV Grenache, San Benito Vineyard
2011 Mourvedre, Enz Vineyard
GUYOMAR WINE CELLARS
2010 Laity, Syrah-Based Blend
2010 Monsignor, Petite Sirah-Based Blend
HALTER RANCH VINEYARD
2011 Cotes de Paso, Rhone Red Blend
2011 Syrah
2012 Cotes de Paso Blanc
CLAUTIERE VINEYARD
N/V Mon Beau Rouge, Red Rhone Blend
2011 Estate Syrah
2012 Estate Rosé
2012 Estate Viognier
HEARST RANCH WINERY
2011 “The Pergola” Petite Sirah
2011 Three Sisters White Cuvee
2011 Three Sisters Red Cuvee
CLAVO CELLARS
2009 Reckless Moment Syrah
2010 II Moons Ardor, MSG
2011 II Moons Ardor, Marsanne/Grenache Blanc
2011 Viognier
HOPE FAMILY WINES
2012 Treana, White Rhone Blend
Troublemaker Blend 7, Red Rhone Blend
2011 Austin Hope Syrah
2011 Austin Hope Grenache
CYPHER WINERY
2010 Anarchy Zin/Syrah/Mourvedre
2010 Kiler Canyon Syrah/Mourvedre
2011 Drop Dead Legs Grenache
2012 Pistil Rose
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES
2011 Gesture GSM
2011 Gesture Mourvèdre
2011 Tower Road Petite Sirah
2012 Gesture RVG
KUKKULA
2011 Aatto
2011 noir
2011 pas de deux
2011 suis
L’AVENTURE
2010 Cote a Cote
2011 Cote a Cote
Cuvee Chloe
LAW ESTATE WINES
2010 Audacious, Rhone/Bordeaux Blend
2010 Beguilling, Red Rhone Blend
2010 Intrepid, 100% Syrah
2010 Sagacious, Red Rhone Blend (GSM)
LE CUVIER WINERY
2010 L’Enfant du Pape (GSM)
2010 Syrah
2010 Viognier
LONE MADRONE
2010 Points West Red
2010 Syrah
2012 Points West White
2009 Estate Syrah
TASTING NOTES
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MINASSIAN-YOUNG VINEYARDS
2010 Estate Syrah
2011 White
2012 Wills Hills Grenache
2012 Mourvedre
PROULX WINES
2010 Proulx Dimples, Red Rhone Blend
2011 Red Label Petite Sirah
2011 Proulx Dimples
2012 Grenache Rosé
TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD
2011 Esprit de Tablas
2012 Patelin de Tablas Blanc
2012 Patelin de Tablas, Red Rhone Blend
2013 Patelin de Tablas Rose
MITCHELLA VINEYARD & WINERY
2009 Estate Syrah
2010 Estate Shameless, GSM
2012 Grenache Blanc
RANCHERO CELLARS
2011 Revolver, Syrah/Carignan
2012 Cardigan
2012 Viognier
NINER WINE ESTATES
2010 Petite Sirah
2010 Syrah
2012 Grenache Blanc
2012 Grenache Rosé
SCULPTERRA WINERY
2011 Mourvedre
2011 Repousse Blend
2012 Grenache
2012 Viognier
THACHER WINERY
2009 Syrah
2011 Vin Rouge, Syrah/Grenache Blend
2011 Controlled Chaos, Red Rhone Blend
2012 White Rhone Blend
ONX WINES
2011 Mad Crush
2011 Crux
2012 Field Day
STEINBECK VINEYARDS & WINERY
2009 Petite Sirah
2009 The Crash, Red Rhone Blend
2010 Viognier
PIPESTONE VINEYARDS
2009 100% Mourvèdre
2010 Red Rhone Blend
2011 100% Grenache
2011 Work Horse
STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
2009 Syrah
2010 Syrah “Barrel Select”
2010 Expressions GSM
2012 Viognier
POMAR JUNCTION VINEYARD & WINERY
2011 The Crossing, (GSM)
2011 Train Wreck
2013 Syrah Rosé
2013 Viognier
TASTING NOTES
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SUMMERWOOD WINERY
2009 SummerWood Grenache
2010 SummerWood GSM
2011 SummerWood Viognier
2012 SummerWood Grenache Blanc
WALK-AROUND
TA S T I N G D E TA I L S
CHEESES BY VIVANT
VENTEUX VINEYARDS
2010 Grenache
2010 Mourvedre
2010 Estate Syrah
2012 Fleur Blanc
VINA ROBLES
2009 Syree, Syrah based blend
2010 Petite Sirah, Estate
2011 Red 4, Red Rhone Blend
VINES ON THE MARYCREST
2009 Round Midnight
2011 Grenache
2011 Petite Sirah
2012 Viognier
ZENAIDA
2011 Wanderlust, (GSM) Blend
2011 Grenache
2011 Knucklehead, Petite Sirah
2012 Force de Fleurs
2 YEAR AGED GOUDA
Cow’s Milk – Holland
MANCHEGO
Sheep’s Milk – Spain
MIDNIGHT MOON
Goat’s Milk – Holland
SARVECCHIO
Cow’s Milk – Wisconsin, USA
TETE D’MOINE
Cow’s Milk - Switzerland
TASTING NOTES
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E V E N T
S P O N S O R S
H O T E L
S P O N S O R S
PAS O RO B L E S C H A P T E R MEMBERS
ADELAIDA|ALTA COLINA|ANGLIM|BRECKON ESTATE|BROKEN EARTH
BURBANK RANCH|CALCAREOUS|CALIZA|CASS|CLAUTIERE|CLAVO
CYPHER|EBERLE WINERY|ECLUSE WINES|EPOCH|GUYOMAR WINE CELLARS
HALTER RANCH|HEARST RANCH WINERY|HOPE FAMILY WINES|J. LOHR
KALEIDOS|KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS|KUKKULA|L’AVENTURE
LAW ESTATE WINES|LE CUVIER WINERY|LONE MADRONE
MINASSIAN-YOUNG|MITCHELLA|NINER|ONX|PIPESTONE
POMAR JUNCTION|PROULX|RANCHERO CELLARS|SCULPTERRA WINERY
STEINBECK VINEYARD|STILL WATERS VINEYARDS|SUMMERWOOD
TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD|THACHER|VENTEUX|VILLA CREEK
VILLA-SAN JULIETTE VINEYARD & WINERY|VINA ROBLES
VINES ON THE MARYCREST|ZENAIDA
C O N TAC T U S
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