August, 9 2008 Rotary Winemakers’ Invitational Cookoff The event features 30 winemakers representing some of the area’s top wineries preparing their own grilled culinary creations and pairing them with some of their finest wines. Their pairings will be served to attendees as participating wineries vie for both ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Judges’ award recognition. Again this year, the Cookoff will be held at River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa in Paso Roblesfrom 6:00 PM—9:00 PM.  $75 per person. Visit the Winemakers’ Cookoff website at: www.winemakerscookoff.com.

October 17 - 19, 2008 Harvest Wine Tour Weekend
Harvest is that special time of year in Paso Robles Wine Country when warm days and cool nights are a buzz with activity.  The vineyards have changed color, blanketing the landscape in red and gold.  Scents of ripened fruit surround you and the echos of celebration from a hard year's work fill the air.  The harvested fruit is set to begin its transformation into premium Paso Robles wine and you are invited to come celebrate the beginning of the new vintage. Each year, on the third weekend of October, wineries open their doors to offer an abundance of activities unique to wine country during the Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour.  Over the three day weekend you will find more than 100 individual events at nearly 90 wineries.