Hospice du Rhône Event FAQs
When is Hospice du Rhône 2012?
April 26 - 28, 2012 in Paso Robles, California USA
What does HdR stand for?
HdR = Hospice du Rhône translated into "Home of the Rhône." Those who have been attending the celebration for years have coined the event HdR.
When can I purchase Event Passes for Hospice du Rhône 2012?
Passes for the 2012 event will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. PST.
When does the 2012 event schedule release?
Mid-October 2011.
Where does the event take place?
Paso Robles Event Center
2198 Riverside Avenue
Paso Robles, CA 93446 USA
All events are held at this location except for Rhône 'n Bowl
How much are passes for the 2011 Hospice du Rhône Event?
Weekend Package - $795 per person (must be purchased in advance online)
Rhone 'n Bowl - $100 per person (must be purchased in advance online)
Friday Rhône Rendezvous and Saturday Grand Tasting - $100 online and $110 at the door if not sold out in advance
Friday Rosé Lunch and Saturday Auction Lunch - $100 per person (must be purchased in advance online)
Soirée - $125 per person (must be purchased in advance online)
Are tickets available at the door?
A limited number of Friday Rhône Rendezvous and Saturday Grand Tasting tickets may be available for purchased for $110 at the Event Check-in. We strongly suggest making your purchase in advance as passes are sold on a first-come, first serve basis.
What credit cards to you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.
I registered online; when will I receive my Event Passes?
Event Passes will not be mailed. All Event Passes will be held at Event Check-In and may be picked up beginning April 29, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. The Event Check-In booth will be set up at the entrance of the Paso Robles Events Center located at:
Paso Robles Event Center
2198 Riverside Avenue
Paso Robles, CA 93446 USA
Please retain your confirmation email with your confirmation number for your records.
If you are a Domestic Producer, who will be pouring at HdR 2011, your Producer Pouring Packet with passes will be mailed directly to the winery contact provided during the Registration process. If you purchased additional Event Passes they will NOT be mailed.
If you are an international guest or an importer, who will be pouring, your Producer Packet will be held at Event Check-In
How do I purchase seminar tickets?
Admission to the seminars is available by purchasing a Weekend Package or an individual Seminar Ticket. These must be purchased before, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sorry, we do not supply replacement glasses.
Will I receive a catalog of Producers represented and wines being poured at the event?
Yes, you may pick up the 2011 Event Guide at the Information Booth upon arrival. This guide provides the list of the 2010 producers, wines and food vendors at each of the tastings.
What are your hotel recommendations?
Please visit our Accommodations page for a list of preferred hotels.
What is your refund policy?
All purchases are final. Sorry, no refunds.
Where is lost and found?
Lost and found is located at the Check-In Booth.
Is first-aid provided on-site?
Yes. First-aid is available near the Event Check-In Booth, at the front entrance of the Paso Robles Event Center.
Do you allow children in the tastings?
No one under the age of 21 is permitted to any of the events at Hospice du Rhône 2012.
May I bring my pet?
Event venue policy dictates no pets are allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs.
Have further questions?
Contact us via email or phone at 805.784.9543.
