Paso Robles Wine Tasting
We have set up two places for wine tasting on Sunday afternoon. Please plan on leaving the hotel no later than 1:35 pm. The first stop is Cass winery where we will enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at 2:00pm. We will leave Cass Winery at 3:20 we will head over to Rava Wines less than 10 minutes away. We have arranged for a tasting on two large picnic tables with umbrellas overlooking their small lake. Here you can choose between a still or sparking tasting menu. We will wrap it up by 5:00pm when the winery closes.
Everyone is responsible for their own transportation, carpooling is encouraged.
Registration must be paid in advance no later than Wednesday May 11th.
Anyone attending must sign up even if they do not want to participate in the wine tasting. We need the totals to be sure there is enough seating for everyone.
Here is a little information on each of the wineries we are visiting. For more information go to their website.
Since 2000, CASS Winery has been producing 100% estate grown Rhone and Bordeaux varietal wines from their 145 acres of ENTAV certified vines. “French DNA, Paso personality” is the perfect way to describe their pursuit of excellence with a laidback and welcoming approach. CASS focuses on producing wines that express the true varietal nature and their sustainably farmed vineyard. Coupled with our award winning Café and catering, CASS Winery has become a true gem of the Paso Robles wine country.
Wine tasting menu
- 2021 Viognier<\li>
- 2021 OasisRose<\li>
- 2020 Grenache<\li>
- 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon<\li>
- 2018 Backbone Syrah<\li>
Lunch menu
- Kale & Red Romaine Caesar
Hearty greens and crisp romaine, zesty Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, large croutons.
- Kale & Red Romaine Caesar with Chicken
Hearty greens and crisp romaine, zesty Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, large croutons add chicken.
- Kale & Red Romaine Caesar with Shrimp
Hearty greens and crisp romaine, zesty Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, large croutons add shrimp.
- Smoked Chicken Salad
Mary’s organic chicken, dried fruit, red onion, celery, spring greens and house dressing.
- Alice’s Crab cake Salad
California-style crab cakes, a house favorite! They are served on a bed of dressed greens with house made remoulade.
- Cass Dip
Thinly sliced 10 hour smoked premium top sirloin, provolone, horseradish crème, arugula, au jus on a French roll.
- Turkey
Slow roasted turkey breast on ciabatta roll with baby swiss, bacon, mixed greens and a sweet and spicy apricot habanero chutney.
- Benny Burger
1/3 lb estate raised, grass fed beef topped with house cured bacon, blue cheese, horseradish aioli, pickled onions and organic arugula. Served on a Edna’s seeded brioche bun. Prepared medium.
For lunch the chef requests no changes or substitutions. So please make sure that your are satisfied with your choice before registering. All prices include tax and gratuity.
Located in the El Pomar AVA in the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country, Rava Wines + Events is the place for celebrations and live entertainment. The Rava’s are a third-generation farming family that are 100% SIP Certified Sustainable in the vineyard and in the winery. In 2017 they took their expertise into the cellar crafting estate still and sparkling wines made in the traditional méthode champenoise style. Awarded 2020's Top 10 Best Tasting Rooms by USA Today, Rava is the only winery in Paso Robles to offer a sparkling wine flight. Experience Rava’s intimate wine country venue and discover a blend of modern hospitality, fine wines and your place for celebrations.
Note: Their 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon was just awarded 90pts by Wine Enthusiast!
Wine tasting menus
Sparkling Flight
- Sparkling Brut<\li>
- Sparkling Blanc de Blancs<\li>
- Sparkling Lunare<\li>
- Sparkling Blanc de Noir<\li>
- Sparkling Grenache Rose<\li>
Still Flight
- 2018 Albariño
- 2016 Pinot Noir
- 2017 GSM - Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
- 2017 Humble Red
- 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon