Join us for part 9 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

Our second to last stop takes us to the Pacific Northwest where the Cascade Mountains create a paradox where Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz thrive in warm sunny vineyards close to 50 degrees north latitude and Pinot noir and Chardonnay are perhaps at their best in the world much further south around 45 degrees north latitude in the cool (but still pretty sunny) vineyards of Oregon. We'll explain the history of these neighboring wine growing states and why the Cascades play such a vial and paradoxical role in how each region is ideal for the grapes they grow.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

Please join us for an evening tasting wine with Michael Mooney, Founder and Winemaker emeritus, of Chateau Margene of Paso Robles' Creston District AVA on Thursday, February 26th at 6:30pm.

Michael will be sharing the stories of his 27-year wine making history here in Paso Robles and the unique terroir of the Creston District AVA. This program will feature a flight of his critically acclaimed Estate Grown Bordeaux-Inspired wines including his Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and flagship Bordeaux Blend wines among a few other standout specialties.

Whether you are already a fan of Chateau Margene - or have yet to discover them - this is a unique opportunity to taste-and-learn about his wine making history, his incredible wines, and the evolution of Paso Robles and the Creston District over the past three decades with Michael himself. A night not to be missed!

No prior experience required!!!

Central Coast School of Wine's Open Tasting Group session for anyone interested in sharpening their tasting skills or preparing for a WSET or Court of Master Sommelier's Exam.

Our tasting groups are fun, lively and conversational with the group sharing and comparing their impressions of each wine before we reveal each one. A great networking opportunity and a chance to learn about wines from around the world in a casual, conversational format. Limited to 12 seats per session.

We invite you to join us as we to dig into Rioja's long history of producing some of Europe's most exciting wines. Much of this region's reputation is driven by its hyper-focused attention to quality and its unique aging requirements. In this 90-minute taste-and-learn seminar, we will discuss and explore the profiles of Rioja's red wines from foundational D.O.Ca Rioja and Crianza through Gran Reserva and explain the relatively new introduction of single vineyard, village, and sub-region classifications.

Whether you are unfamiliar with the wines of Rioja or a long time fan, this is a great opportunity to taste the full spectrum of these exceptional wines from this important, historic Spanish wine region.

Join us for part 10 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

Saving the best for last -- we're having a Napa/Sonoma vs Paso Robles showdown where we'll be tasting top tier examples of key varietal wines from each region side by side and explain the terroir factors that shape the distinctly different personalities of these wines and decide which region reigns supreme (but we already know the answer is under our feet, right? )

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

No prior experience required!!!

Central Coast School of Wine's Open Tasting Group session for anyone interested in sharpening their tasting skills or preparing for a WSET or Court of Master Sommelier's Exam.

Our tasting groups are fun, lively and conversational with the group sharing and comparing their impressions of each wine before we reveal each one. A great networking opportunity and a chance to learn about wines from around the world in a casual, conversational format. Limited to 12 seats per session.