SLO County Golf, Wine & Real EstateGolf, Wine & Real Estate News and Events BlogPaso Robles Zinfandel Festival and GolfSunday, March 19, 2006A bill proclaiming Zinfandel as the official state wine is winding its way through the state capital.And the best way to find out how Zinfandel producers and consumers think about the possible proclamation, is the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival. Paso Robles is celebrating the first wine to bring national attention to the region... with the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event... which features wine makers dinners, live and silent auctions and a Zinfandel Grand Tasting. A total of 80 wineries are participating. Organizers say it's the second largest Zinfandel Festival in the country, and this year it's bigger than ever - expected to double last year's event. Besides sampling wines, the festival also give folks a chance to sample the Central Coast - and Central Coast golf! If you're planning to attend the event, make sure to get a round in at Paso Robles' Hunter Ranch Golf Course too. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, as of Friday, had sold 700 tickets to the festival. The event runs through Sunday, March 19. Tags: San Luis Obispo Central Coast Golf Wine |