2018 Mondial
Paso Robles

CLICK HERE for PHOTOS David Ramsey - Paso Robles CA May 3 to May 6, 2018

AT A GLANCE: MONDIALE WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday, May 3:

• The Terroirs of Paso Robles: this early‐bird seminar and tasting will give you a comprehensive overview of this diverse and sprawling region

• Welcome Reception: the weekend kicks off with a gathering to see old friends and launch our weekend with a glass or two of bubbly

• Dinner: is on your own, but we have arranged four prix‐fixe options for you, complete with wine pairings from our winery partners.

For those who wish to branch out, we have a list of the best establishments from which you may choose.

Friday, May 4:

• Wine Tours, Tastings and Lunch: we will head out in four directions, our paths crossing for lunch at two of the area’s best and most stunningly beautiful wine destinations

• Chaîne Young Sommelier Competition Finals: You will be back in time to witness two hours of high drama from the country’s three best young somms. Taste the competition wines blind alongside the competitors and try your hand at identifying them!

• Best Young Sommelier Awards and Chaîne/Mondiale Induction Ceremony

• Gala Dinner: At our hotel, The Allegretto, we’ll be wined and dined in top Chaîne style. Chef Justin Picard, a CIA graduate, is very excited to prepare a special menu for us from local in‐season ingredients, and the region’s winemakers will be represented as well.

Saturday, May 5:

• Master of Wine Seminar: Paso Robles: The West Bank? How do terroir, climate, viticultural practices and winemaking techniques account for the differences in flavor and style of the best wines of Paso and Bordeaux? Which do you prefer? Tasting included.

• The Taste of Paso Robles: This perennial favorite will reach new heights this year, as the diverse terroirs of Paso Robles will etch your palate with a kaleidoscope of flavors and textures, and you will also experience a tradition of regional cuisine unique to this region: Santa Maria Barbecue.

• Master Sommelier Seminar: The Judgment of Paso Robles. Paso Robles has adopted the traditional Rhône valley grape varieties with open arms. See how they compare with their Old World equivalents in this tasting led by a Master Sommelier.

• Master Sommelier Seminar: Blind Taste like a Master. Learn how to take your wine knowledge and combine it with the evidence in your glass to identify wines blind.

• Echanson Appreciation Dinner at The Paso Robles Inn: Our concluding dinner of the weekend will honor our Echansons, Westernstyle!

• Chef Ryan Swartout will call upon all of his immense skills to delight us with a custom‐designed menu that draws upon extensive knowledge of the region’s amazing produce, poultry and meat products. Chef Ryan will personally select the wines to be paired with each of his courses

Sunday, May 6:

• Farewell Mondiale Brunch: Join us for Brunch at the Allegretto to end our fabulous weekend in Paso Robles