Taste of the Back Roads Grand Tasting-2026

TASTE OF THE BACK ROADS GRAND TASTING - 2026
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 12 - 4 pm

 

Savor a quintessential Paso Robles Wine Country experience as we explore the hidden gems along the Paso Back Roads Wine Trail. Discover new flavors, meet the passionate winemakers & proprietors of these family-owned wineries, and experience your new favorite Wine Trail at our annual Grand Tasting!

Our Grand Tasting will feature over 15 of our Paso Back Roads Wine Trail wineries, showcasing the diversity of wines and wine-making styles that make our region unique. This up-close tasting experience with the owners and winemakers of the Paso Back Roads Wine Trail is the place to "Discover the Undiscovered"! And to add to your journey of discovery, your event tasting program allows you to enjoy 2-for-1 tastings at participating wineries the following day, Sunday, May 25th!

Event will be held at the CASS Winery Barrel Room Event Center.

SUNDAY, MAY 24TH

12PM - 1PM: VIP seminars

1PM - 2PM: VIP Lunch & VIP Auction

2PM - 4PM: General Admission & Collective Grand Tasting with Live Music and Bites

3PM: Full Auction Closes

Join us on CASS Winery's spectacular vineyard from 12:00PM - 2:00PM for the VIP Experience. Engage with the winemakers for an intimate look at their world of wine-making, followed by lunch in the Barrel Room. Choose from multiple seminar options, where you get to delve into new insights and appreciation for the art and science of wine-making:

• SENSORY TASTING EXPERIENCE: How Food Embellishes or Destroys the Wine in Your Glass
• BARREL PROFILING WITH THE WINEMAKER: Learn About the Nuances of Different Woods and Taste Wine from the Barrels
• VINEYARD WALKING TOUR: Explore the Sustainable and Regeneratively Farmed CASS Vineyard with Steve Cass
• DISTILLERY SEMINAR: Taking Winemaking a Step Further, Discover How Wine is Transformed to Spirits in the Still
• OLIVE OIL TASTING: Many of our Vineyards are Home to Olive Orchards, Learn and Taste with Us
• FINANCIAL TRENDS IN THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY: You've Heard the Dooms Day Messages About It, Now Join in the Conversation Regarding this Ancient Artform
• BUILD A CELLAR & TASTE CELLAR WINES: Learn the "Ins & Outs" of Proper Wine Storage as We Taste Premium Cellared Wines Together

General Admission guests will join for the Collective Grand Tasting from 2PM - 4PM on the veranda. This showcase of 15+ wineries is elevated by live music, a beautiful cheese & charcuterie grazing board, and amuse bouche expertly paired by the winemakers themselves.

Each winery will be donating unique wine experiences to the VIP & General Silent Auction. Proceeds will go to The Family Care Network. Auction items will include vineyard tours, barrel & library tastings with the winemaker, overnight getaways and more!

Family Care Network collaborates with SLO county partners, community members & local businesses to meet the needs of our most vulnerable community members. FCNI serves children, youth, individuals & families who may be struggling with mental health, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, facing barriers to education & career opportunities, and more. Family Care Network is strengthening our community one person at a time!

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Participating wineries:   
Ascension
Asuncion Ridge
Barr Estate Winery
Bella Luna
Bianchi Winery
Bovino Vineyards
Cairjn Wine Cellars
Cass Winery
Chateau Margene
Defiance Vineyard
Dresser Winery
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
Optio Vineyards
Pear Valley Vineyards & Winery
Penman Springs Vineyard
Rasmussen Vineyards
Rava Wines
RF Fine Wines
Sculpterra Winery
Shadow Run Vineyards
Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery
Still Waters Vineyards
Vinyl Vineyards
...and more!