EVENTS
Zinfest Grand Tasting 2026
4:00pm-7:00pm
Castoro Cellars
1315 N Bethel Rd,
Templeton, CA 93465
46 Wineries are bringing the classic festival back to life! Zinfandel is the heritage grape of Paso Robles, with roots dating back to the late 1800s when Italian immigrants brought vines to the region.
Not everyone makes a Zinfandel, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate it! Come join our West Side wineries and taste our love for Zinfandels and maybe a few other varietals.
Join the Wineries of the 46 West on Friday, March 20th and help kick off Zinfest Weekend with our First Annual Grand Tasting hosted at Castoro Cellars!With over a dozen 46 West wineries pouring, you will delve into the magic of Zinfandel!Your ticket includes wine tasting of the 46 West Member wineries and light bites during the event at the Castoro event hall.
Tickets are for the grand tasting event on Friday only.Carry on with the festivites on Saturday and Sunday and celebrate Zinfest Weekend like the old days, each winery will have specific events, specials and tastings to enjoy!
Each winery will post what they are offering on social media, on our website events page and at the grand tasting! Follow our page(s) to keep track of all the fun!We are a non-profit supprting local charity Zoo to You while bringing guests to our beloved 46 West wineries!Learn more about the Zoofari at www.46west.wine
We'll be there!
The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes
Los Angeles
2:00pm-5:00pm
Mica Studios
356 S. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Discover California’s underdog grapes.
50+ wineries pouring rare and lesser-known varieties
from a state that grows 110+ unique wine grapes.
This wine tasting festival is dedicated to the lesser-known and uncommon grape varieties.
We will be pouring a selection of our distinct varietals alongside winemakers from across the state who share a passion for these unique grapes. Attendees can taste through scores of lesser-known wines and order their favorites right at the event for direct delivery with a single shipping fee.
Ticket prices range from $75 - $125.
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Enchanting Rhine River Cruise
- April 4-11, 2026
Basel, Strasbourg, Rudesheim, Cologne & Amsterdam
Attracted by Shale Oaks’ commitment to producing high quality wines in a sustainable fashion, Curtis Hascall has been winemaker at Shale Oak since 2010. Born in Watford, England, Curtis intended on becoming a master beer brewer when he grew up. He moved from the San Francisco Bay area to San Luis Obispo where he became a food-science graduate of Cal Poly State University. His focus on making beer took a turn, however, when a friend hired him to drag hoses in the cellar at Norman Vineyards in Paso Robles. After working there for a few years, he took advantage of an opportunity to work a harvest at Cumulus Winery in Orange, Australia, where he would stay for one vintage. Curtis and the winemaking team have racked up an impressive list of awards and accolades in a relatively short amount of time. Upon your first tasting of Shale Oak, you’ll know why. Join Curtis on a voyage of discovery down the mighty Rhine River from Basel to Amsterdam, visiting Switzerland, French Alsace, Germany and the Netherlands. This is one of the most popular river cruises in Europe. Highlights include sailing beneath the 41 castles above the Rhine Gorge. Ports of call include Basel, Strasbourg, Rudesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam.
On board the AmaViola, Curtis will conduct two tastings on board and one paired dinner with the extraordinary, multi-award-winning wines from Shale Oak. This is a delightful experience for lovers of fine wines and cuisine, combined with stunning scenery and diverse cities across four European nations.
Join us!
Curtis Hascall
Winemaker