2010 Hospice du Rhône Event Updates

Come Experience the One and Only Rhônely Hearts Club

The 2010 HdR schedule has been released! The 18th annual celebration will boast  worldy Rhone producers, interactive elements to the Friday Rhône Rendezvous, cooking demonstrations to both the Friday and Saturday tastings and the addition of a Friday evening affair the Sommelier Soirée. Check it all out below then grab your pass to the 2010 Rhônely Hearts Club now!

2010 Seminar Series
(List below does not reflect the order of the 2010 Seminar Series.)

  • Vincent Maurel of Clos Saint Jean and Michel Tardieu of Tardieu-Laurent, both hailing from Châteauneuf du Pape, along with consultant Philippe Cambie (named by Robert Parker as “the Michel Rolland of the Rhône”), will join the 2010 Seminar Series.
  • Charles Smith of K Vintners and Charles Smith Wines of Washington State is set to lead a seminar
  • Stéphane Ogier of Domaine Michel and Stéphane Ogier of Ampuis, France has been confirmed for the 2010 lineup
  • Six South African producers will host a seminar. They are: Boekenhoutskloof based in Franschoek, De Trafford based in Stellenbosh, Mullineux Family Wines based in the Swartland, Sadie Family based in the Swartland,  Stellenzicht based in Stellenbosch, and Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards based in the Tulbagh Valley.

2010 Hospice du Rhône Event Schedule

Weekend Package - $795 Includes

*Event descriptions located in à la carte section
*Not included: Rhône ‘n Bowl ticket or a Sommelier Soirée pass. Must purchase indivdually.
Friday, April 30, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Garden Breakfast & Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Seminar One: order tbd, see above for the confirmed 2010 Seminar Series
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Seminar Two: order tbd, see above for the four confirmed 2010 Seminar Series
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. -  Rosé Lunch
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Friday Rhône Rendezvous: Trade/Media allowed into tasting at 2:00 p.m. Credentials required.

Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Garden Breakfast & Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Seminar Three: order tbd, see above for the four confirmed 2010 Seminar Series
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Seminar Four: order tbd, see above for the confirmed 2010 Seminar Series
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Lunch and Live Auction
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Grand Tasting
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Farewell BBQ

2010 HdR à la carte Offerings

Rhône 'n Bowl - $100
Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Paso Robles Bowl and Grill, 2748 Spring Street, Paso Robles
The highly anticipated and always spirited annual bowling tournament at the Paso Bowl and Grill in Paso Robles brings out the athlete in all Rhône Revelers! This is a “don’t miss” event. Don't have a bowling squad? Not to worry as we will place you on a squad. (Availability is limited. Pass is not included in the Weekend Package.)

Friday Rosé Lunch - $100
Friday, April 30, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday’s lunch has always celebrated pink wines and this year we will continue to toast these beauties. Don your best pink attire as we raise our glasses to the vast variety of pink wines that have traveled far and wide to be with us for the 2010 revelry. Featuring Rhône inspired cuisine of Chef John Toulze of the girl & the fig hailing from Sonoma, California USA. The Rosé wines for this lunch have been generously donated by Syndicat Tavel.

ENHANCED EVENT -- Friday Rhône Rendezvous Tasting - $100
Friday, April 30, 2010
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Trade & Media Tasting (credentials required)
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Consumer Tasting
Engage, imbibe and savor at the world's largest international Rhône rendezvous. Test your nose with a sensory exploration, tantalize your taste buds with a food pairing or snap a photo with a winemaker. Worldly Rhône producers will be eagerly awaiting your arrival to share a one-of-a-kind  wine experience created just for the 2010 Rhône Rendezvous. In addition, artisan food purveyors will be located throughout the tasting and nationally acclaimed chefs will show off their talents in the new demonstration kitchen.

NEW EVENT -- Sommelier Soirée - $125
Friday, April 30, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location:  The Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles, California USA
Sommeliers choice! Top Sommeliers, hailing from throughout the United States, have searched far and wide, pilfered their personal cellars and promised favors they most likely cannot keep to bring an exceptional array large format bottles, filled with Rhône wines of course, for all to savor. Stay on the lookout for elusive Rhône producers as they will be amongst the crowd. Continue to indulge your palate with the tastes of Rhône inspired cuisine prepared by Chef John Toulze of the girl & the fig from Sonoma, California USA. (Availability is limited. Pass is not included in the Weekend Package)

Saturday Lunch and Live Auction - $100
Saturday, May 1, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Raise your fork and your paddle while dining on a meal carefully paired with Rhône wines in mind. Enjoy this unique opportunity to bid on rare and one-of-a-kind auction lots generously donated by Hospice du Rhône friends and worldly Rhône producers. Featuring Rhône inspired cuisine of Chef John Toulze of the girl & the fig hailing from Sonoma, California USA. The wines for this lunch have been generously donated by Wines of South Africa.

Saturday Grand Tasting - $100
Saturday, May 1, 2010
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
One of the most comprehensive tastings of Rhône variety wines, this event boasts producers from throughout the world. It has been noted that to duplicate this tasting one would require a passport, numerous flights and a few weeks of travel. To complement the wines poured, artisan food purveyors will be located throughout the venue to share their wares. In addition to food and wine tables, nationally acclaimed chefs will show off their talents in the new demonstration kitchen.

Farewell BBQ - $100
Saturday, May 1, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
It is hard to say goodbye to the many friends you have made at Hospice du Rhône. Really, it is hard for us to say goodbye Join us for our annual Farewell BBQ where a rocking good time is guaranteed to be had by all. Featuring Rhône inspired cuisine of Chef John Toulze of the girl & the fig hailing from Sonoma, California USA.

Treat your palate to an amazing Rhône wine experience and grab your pass today!

Notes
*All events are held at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, California USA unless otherwise noted in the schedule.
**No persons under the age of 21 are permitted at Hospice du Rhône 2010
***Schedule is subject to change without notice
****Passes are limited and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis

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