SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsSideways author to visit SLOMonday, February 14, 2005Sideways author, Rex Pickett Visits Paso Robles Wine CountryMarch 19-21 Monday February 14, 11:00 am ET Appearances Scheduled at Zinfandel Festival and JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery PASO ROBLES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2005--Sideways' award winning author Rex Pickett will visit Paso Robles Wine Country March 19-21 for official book signing appearances at the 13th Annual Zinfandel Festival and at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery. The feature film Sideways, winner of two Golden Globe Awards and five Academy Award nominations, was based on Pickett's novel. Sideways is a story of two friends -- Miles and Jack -- who experience the Central Coast wine region as part of Jack's final days before getting married. For Miles, who divorced his wife and has an uncertain career and a lost passion for living, the weeklong trip through wine country gives him an opportunity to evaluate his past, future and himself. The novel is filled with wonderful details about wine and gives readers a thought provoking and funny book about men, woman and human relationships. Pickett's first appearance in Paso Robles will be at the 13th Annual Zinfandel Festival, California's second largest Zinfandel tasting event, hosted by the Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association. As one of the original wine varieties planted in Paso Robles, Zinfandel influenced the early growth and development of the Paso Robles wine industry. Today, there are more than 1,750 acres of Zinfandel planted throughout the Paso Robles AVA making it the fourth largest variety (preceded by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah) produced in the area. Wine enthusiasts and book lovers alike can join Pickett in Paso Robles Wine Country at the following appearances. Saturday, March 19 -- Thirteenth Annual Zinfandel Festival 5 p.m. -- Live Auction featuring Zinfandel Winemaker's Collaborative Blend 7:30-10 p.m. -- Grand Tasting featuring Zinfandel from more than 40 wineries and Sideways book signing San Luis Obispo Pavilion of the California Mid-State Fairgrounds 2198 Riverside Drive, Paso Robles, CA $50 Magnum Package -- Grand Tasting and Silent Auction -- Autographed Sideways books available for $14 $75 Jeroboam Package -- Magnum Package plus Live Auction featuring Zinfandel Winemaker's Collaborative Blend To purchase tickets visit www.pasowine.com or call 805-239-8463. Sunday, March 20 -- JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery 3:30 p.m. -- Wine and cheese reception and book signing JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery ISOCELES Center 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 $30 -- includes autographed Sideways book and wine and cheese reception For reservations please call 800-726-0049 ext. 300. Paso Robles Wine Country is centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles along California's Central Coast. As California's fastest growing wine region, the 40-mile territory encompasses 25,000 vineyard acres and nearly 90 wineries. With a greater day-to-night temperature swing than any other appellation in California, Paso Robles is an optimal area for producing more than 16 wine varieties. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com. Contact: Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association Stacie Jacob, 805-239-8463 ext. 202 sjacob@pasowine.com Read More
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