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Invitational Beer Fest

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:58:23 GMT

Tickets almost sold out. They have some left (60?) at the Firestone Brewery at the south end of Paso on Ramada.

This is a benefit fund raiser for the Pioneer day Committee, the folks who have put on the parade since 1931.

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Craft Beer 101 Course

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:52:21 GMT

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Beer 101 Course

The material contained in this course is essential for anyone 'beginning' to take craft beer appreciation more seriously. If you work in retail sales, the restaurant industry or are simply a bourgeoning craft beer enthusiast, the Beer 101 Course provides a solid introduction to the beer universe.

The course costs $15 to take, and requires approximately one hour of your time. Upon successful completion (must receive 70% or above) a student receives a printable certificate from the Brewers Association. This is an accolade worthy of inclusion in any resume as it demonstrates knowledge of beer fundamentals and shows your commitment to all things craft beer.

Course Information

History of beer
Brewing ingredients and processes
Vital statistics: ABV, SRM, IBU, gravity
Styles
Tasting
Glassware
Pairing beer and food

This narrarated course includes several audio files that support the content from the following craft brewers (Once you are in the course be sure to click on the green 'Commentary' button when you see it:

Jim Koch, Boston Beer Co. – Getting to Know Your Beer
Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Brewery – Different Beer Styles
Sebbie Buhler, Rogue Ales – Beer and Food Pairings
Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co. – Ordering Beer At a Restaurant
John Cochran, Terrapin Brewery – How Beer is Made

The Beer101 Course was developed by the Brewers Association in partnership with 360Training.

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Rhone Rangers Experience

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:50:41 GMT

Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Join the 45+ members of the Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone Rangers for the 2012 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience. This fun-filled and information-rich day will include a moderated "Rhone Essentials" Seminar, a Vintners' Lunch, and the Grand Tasting and Silent Auction. The day's events will take place at Windfall Farms, a beautiful equestrian ranch just off Creston Road about 10 miles east of Paso Robles. Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just $75, and seminar/lunch attendees will receive free entry into the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are just $25. The Grand Tasting is free to qualified trade and media (advance registration is required). To purchase tickets, or for more information, click here.

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http://www.pasowine.com/events/zinfandel-purchase-tickets.php

WINEMAKER MAGAZINE Conference

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:49:55 GMT

?JOIN WINEMAKER MAGAZINE AS WE HOST A TWO-DAY CONFERENCE IN THE HEART OF THE FINGER LAKES WINE COUNTRY!

March 1, 2012 - Early Bird Discounted Registration deadline for the WineMaker Conference - Finger Lakes, NY

ENTER YOUR BEST HOMEMADE WINES IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST COMPETITION FOR HOBBY WINEMAKERS!

?March 16, 2012 - Entry deadline for the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition

WINEMAKER MAGAZINE CONFERENCE - 2012 Finger Lakes

WineMaker Magazine Conference is still accepting some registrations for the 2012 conference in the Finger Lakes!

The 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 conferences sold out early, so don't wait to register.

We have another great two day program, plus additions like WineMaker boot camps lined up to help you make your own great wine!

Don't miss this opportunity. Limited attendee space. For full conference details and information on how to save $100 off your registration, click here!

WINEMAKER INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR WINE COMPETITION!

Click on the quick links in the box at the left to get all the information, rules, and a downloadable entry form for the 2012 event.

Enter your wine and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in 50 categories awarded by a panel of experienced wine judges. You can gain international recognition for your winemaking skills and get valuable feedback on your wines from the competition's judging panel.

KEY COMPETITION DATES

Entry Deadline for Wines to Arrive in Vermont:

March 16, 2012

Results first announced at WineMaker Magazine Conference in the Finger Lakes: June 2, 2012. (results will be posted on winemakermag.com and mailed out soon after)

Address for shipping your entry form and wine:

Battenkill Communications
5515 Main Street
Manchester Center, VT 05255

Please click here to download an entry form and to read more details about the rules and regulations.

Happy New Year!

Cheers!

Brad Ring
Winemaker Magazine

National Homebrew Competition

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:47:03 GMT

National Homebrew Competition

Important NHC Dates for 2012

Heads up! It's time to get brewing for the 2012 National Homebrew Competition!

Here are some dates to help you plan your brewing schedule:

Online Registration	Available mid-February 2012
Entry Shipping	March 19-28, 2012
First Round Competitions	March 30-April 22, 2012
First Round Results	May 4, 2012

What is the NHC?

The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is the world's largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.

The 2012 NHC Rules & Regulations will be available for download in January 2012 .

The First Round of the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) takes place at ten (10) judging locations in the U.S. in April. The best of the beer, mead, and cider entries in the regional competitions advances to the Final Round of the competition at the AHA National Homebrewers Conference. NHC winners receive gold, silver or bronze medals in 28 style categories.

National Homebrew Competition Online Registration Opens Mid-February
Feeling competitive? Make sure you register online for the National Homebrew Competition in mid-February. First round entries will be accepted March 19-28.

The American Homebrewers Association is a division of the Brewers Association, established 1978 in Boulder, Colorado, USA. In 1979, 34 entries competed in the first National Homebrew Competition held in Boulder, Colorado.

Watch the 2011 NHC Award Ceremony

In 2011, the AHA had a record 6,996 entries from a record 1,650 homebrewers!

For more information, visit TheBrewingNetwork.com or Justin.TV/Brewingnetwork.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks to everyone for making the 2011 NHC a record-smashing competition!

2011 MVWS Wine Competition

Vanessa Rispin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:45:58 GMT

Missouri Valley Wine Society is in its 3^rd year of the MVWS Wine Competition. We welcome you back in what will be a bigger and better competition this year. Last year, we had 249 entries from 12 states.

We have a number of sponsors and judges again this year. We have had a great turnout of judges representing Wineries each year.

The wine competition will be February 20th. The brochure and entry form can be found on our website: www.mvws.org

Deadline for entry and wine delivery is February 14th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me

Bob Truetken
President, Missouri Valley Wine Society
Phone: 314-604-4139
Visit our website: www.mvws.org
Register as a user to get all the latest news about the club
"Sharing knowledge about wine making to make a better wine"

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

Vanessa Rispin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:29:44 GMT

January 25 - 27, 2011 • Exhibits: January 26 & 27
Sacramento Convention Center • Sacramento, California

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

Built with the joint input of growers, vintners and allied industry members, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is held annually in Sacramento, California and is the largest event of its kind in the western hemisphere. Serving as a clearinghouse for practical information important to wine and grape industry professionals, the Unified Symposium also hosts a trade show with over 600 suppliers displaying their products and services to the more than 11,700 people who attend annually. Click here to learn more.

http://unifiedsymposium.org/

Hospice du Rhone

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:53:37 GMT


		THE WORLD'S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION OF RHÔNE VARIETY WINES Click here to view email in browser Hello, Rhône Zealot! "So You Think You Can Rhône?" Take this quiz and find out! Are you able to drink Rosé at any given moment? Do you know that Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety? Are you willing to taste through an early morning flight of Condrieu? Are you happy to trade your Ferragamos in for a pair of public bowling shoes? Will you pace the floor with anticipation of a seminar announcement coming at Noon PST November 1, 2010? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions then "You Know How to Rhône!" Join us at the 19th Annual Hospice du Rhône celebration April 28-30, 2011 to strut your Rhôneliness! Rhônely Notes • Seminar announcement at Noon PST Monday, November 1, 2010 • Passes go on sale at Noon PST Tuesday, November 9, 2010 • 19th Annual Hospice du Rhône is April 28 - 30, 2011 Cheers! The Hospice du Rhône Team Schedule \| Visitor Info \| Event FAQs \| 22 Rhône Varieties \| iRhône HdR \| 2175 Biddle Ranch Road \| San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 \| ph 805.784.9543 \| fx 805.784.9546

Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - beer releases & stuff

Wayne & Sharen Bloechl — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:33:03 GMT

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
The month of September will feature the release of three beers at the tasting room in Paso Robles. We will also be celebrating GABF at the brewery now that tickets are all sold out.

9/14: Oaktoberfest will be available in the tasting room and our $4 fresh and local pint.

9/21: Velvet Merlin will be available in the tasting room and the ...fresh and local pint.

9/28: Double Jack will be available in the tasting room and again only $4 to celebrate!

Also the week leading up to GABF we will be celebrating by having one of our GABF winning beers on special.

9/14: Oaktoberfest 2008 silver - $4 pints

9/15: Nectar IPA 2002 and 2003 gold 2009 bronze - $3 pints

9/16: Pale 31 2007 gold 2008 bronze - $3 pints

9/17: Union Jack Two-time defending gold medalist '08 and '09 - $4 pints

And join us Saturday 9/18 for real time results from the Great American Beer Festival. We'll be pouring $3 pints of the medal winners as they are announced!
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An amazing month of beer releases

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:00pm

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Blend Wine Workshop Aug 21 2-4 Silver Horse Winery

Vanessa Rispin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:37:26 GMT

Blending workshop freturing Chuck Treatch August 21. Create your own custom blend with the featured winemaker. location Silver Horse Winery call for more info 1-877-82-Crush. Presented by Fist Crush Winemaking Experience.

Rio Seco Winery "Friday Fun Nghts" Aug. 13, 20 & 27

Vanessa Rispin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:12:42 GMT

THREE FANTASTIC FRIDAY NIGHT SUMMER BBQ'S

~Good vibrations all summer long on Friday nights at RIO SECO - Get ready for more "movin' and groovin" with your friends and neighbors this week with Dean Coy and Friends! One of our favorite classic rock bands, we hope to see everyone here 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13th. Wine tasting, Tri-Tip and Pulled Pork sandwiches, beans, veggies, and lots of surprises, too (pizza in the firebrick oven!) Family friendly, only $10, kids under 12 free. Please RSVP the winery

(805) 237-8884 to sign up or for more information.

BOTTLING THIS WEEKEND!

~Yes, it's true! Finally getting to bottle that fantastic Zinfandel Port and Orange Muscat Dessert Wine this upcoming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15th. All helping hands are appreciated! We love our Club members and friends and they enjoy being part of the work force... love wearing those old "will work for wine" T-shirts, too - a badge of honor, for sure! Starting at 9:00 Saturday morning with a donut and a cup of Joe, we'll be ready to tackle the day. Please RSVP to Tom or Carol so we can plan! (805) 237-8884 Hope many of you can join us!

Wine & Cigar Event Sept. 11th

Vanessa Rispin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:04:28 GMT

Wines and Steins Members,

I am looking for volunteers for the Crush and Roll event on Saturday 9/11/2010. This event combines great wines and awsome cigars. The event is in honor of all men in women in uniform and commemorates the 9/11 anniversery. I have been tasked with coordinating the volunteers for this great event, the volunteers would be asked to volunteer their time from 11am to 5pm. Each volunteer will receive entrance to the event, lunch, wine and cigars (More wine if you don't like cigars) for their time. We need people to do the following tasks:

- Check in

- Parking

- Unloading

- Loading

- Ice Runner

- Dump Buckets

- Food Runner

If interested please contact Mike Jones @ mjones3354@aol.com or (408) 205-8608