SAN FRANCISCO 2012 - A WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN RHONES

  

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Fans of American Rhone wines will gather for the 15th Annual Rhone Rangers San Francisco Tasting on March 24-25th, 2012 at Fort Mason for the largest American Rhone wine event in the country. Over 2,000 consumers and members of the trade are expected to attend for the opportunity to taste over 500 of the best American Rhone wines from more than 100 Rhone Rangers member wineries. For a list of participating wineries, click here. The events take place over the course of two days with three seminars, a winemaker dinner, the Grand Tasting, and a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased a la carte, or for the best pricing use the weekend daytime events pass.

RHONE RANGERS SAN FRANCISCO - WEEKEND PASS (includes all daytime events), Saturday & Sunday, March 24-25, 2012. $185/ticket---> BUY NOW

WINEMAKER DINNER, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 6-10 PM, Fort Mason, General's Residence.  $150/ticket---> BUY NOW
This year's winemaker dinner will be the best yet. 17 winemakers (one hosting each table) will provide the wines to pair with dinner prepared by the Girl & the Fig. Participating wineries include: Big Basin Vineyards, Crystal Basin, Curtis Winery, Davis Family Vineyards, Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Donelan Wines, Folin Cellars, Hahn Family Wines, Katin, Mount Aukum Winery, Pear Valley Vineyards, Qualia Wines, Quivira Vineyards & Winery, Ridge Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Wesley Ashley Wines and Zaca Mesa Winery. The menu includes: Passed Appetizers, Spring Salad with Beets, Fennel Crusted Rack of Pork, Stinging Nettle Spaetzle, Braised Leeks, Mustard Apple Jus, A Cheese Course with three Artisan Cheeses, Spiced Nuts, Crostini and Mostardas, followed by dessert, a Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta.  The vegetarian option is Spring Pea Ravioli with Wild Mushrooms and Pea Shoots.  As dinner service is completed, Alissa Ford (from ABC's The Great American Auction) will conduct a live auction, as we raise money for the Rhone Rangers Scholarship Fund.


The view from the dining room at the General's Residence, overlooking San Francisco Bay

15TH ANNUAL RHONE RANGERS GRAND TASTING, GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET, Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2-5 PM, Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion. $45/ticket---> BUY NOW

15TH ANNUAL RHONE RANGERS GRAND TASTING, VIP TICKET, Sunday, March 25, 2012, Early Entry at 12 noon, Fort Mason, Festival Pavilion, $75/ticket---> BUY NOW

SEMINAR #1: RARE WINES, COME TASTE THE UNUSUAL, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 12:00 PM, Fort Mason, The Firehouse.  Participating Wineries include Clos Saron, Holly's Hill, Lagier Meredith, Ridge, Tablas Creek, Two Shepherds.  $45/ticket---> BUY NOW

SEMINAR #2: WINE & SWINE, A PAIRING OF RHONE VARIETIES WITH BACON, Saturday, March 24, 2012, 2:00 PM, Fort Mason, The Firehouse.  Participating Wineries include Inspiration Vineyards, Katin, Mount Aukum, Skylark, Treana/Hope Family Wines. Our "Baconologist" is Duskie Estes, Co-Owner, Black Pig Meat Co & Zazu Restaurant.  $65/ticket---> BUY NOW

SEMINAR #3: AMERICAN SYRAH FROM A VARIETY OF REGIONS, Sunday, March 25, 2012, 11 AM, Fort Mason, The Golden Gate Room.  Participating wineries include: Big Basin, Caliza Winery, Chateau Ste Michelle, Cornerstone Cellars, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Domaine de la Terre Rouge, Donelan Wines, Folin Cellars, Tarara Winery, Zaca Mesa.  $55/ticket---> BUY NOW

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TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON TICKETS
2. NO ONE UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO ANY RHONE RANGERS EVENTS. IF YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A BABY, CHILD OR MINOR, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ADVANCE FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO CARE FOR THEM, AS YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO OUR EVENTS IF A MINOR IS ACCOMPANYING YOU.  WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
3.  ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE CARDED IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT UNDER-AGE DRINKING.  YOU MUST SHOW YOUR GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED. 
4. NO PETS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SERVICE ANIMALS.
5. THE ONLY RESERVED SEATING AT THE WINEMAKER DINNER IS FOR SPONSORS.  IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE RHONE RANGERS OFFICE: 800 467-0163.
6. ONLINE TICKET SALES WILL END WHEN WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR ANY EVENT, OR ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE START OF THAT EVENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Read the Rhone Rangers Press Release about these events here.

Member Winery Registration is now closed.  If you're interested in joining the Rhone Rangers, or participating in the San Francisco events, please call the Rhone Rangers Office at 800 467-0163.

Trade & Media Registration is now open for our trade tasting, Sun, March 25, 12 noon-2 PM, Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.  Credentialed members of the trade and media only are invited to register here.  All registrations will be thoroughly screened for qualifications.