Paso Robles Wine Country Featured On TV Show
May 16, 2011 Paso Robles Wine Country continues to get media recognition as a featured wine region in the new television series, “VINE TALK.” Paso Robles Zinfandel wines will be showcased in the sixth episode of VINE TALK where celebrity “A-Lister” and long-standing foodie, Stanley Tucci, guides a panel of celebrity oenophiles through an on camera tasting. This new PBS show strives to break the mold of stuffy wine content programming by creating a fun and welcoming environment for viewers where even the studio audience is a part of the show. Paso Robles has been chosen as the region to highlight Zinfandel with six Paso Robles wine brands to be sampled, discussed, judged, and unveiled including: Carina Cellars, J Dusi Wines, Peachy Canyon Winery, Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery, Turley Wine Cellars, and Victor Hugo Winery.
Each week a different wine region from around the world serves as the inspiration for a lively and engaging conversation which highlights the varietals or wine characteristic of that region. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance assisted producers from VINE TALK to compile a sampling of standout Zinfandel wines to be considered for the inaugural season. Ray Isle, executive wine editor of FOOD & WINE magazine, provides his expertise on the show by answering questions about the wines and providing background on regions. Episode six features celebrity chef, Tim Love; former MLB All-Star pitcher, Ron Darling; and internationally acclaimed violinist, Philippe Quint, as they sniff, swirl, and sip while discussing their current projects and of course Paso Robles Zinfandel wine.
“It’s exciting for Paso Robles wines to be highlighted in this show with such incredible personalities,” said Christopher Taranto, marketing director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “VINE TALK stands to enthrall new wine consumers into discovering Paso Robles and our wines. The timing could not be better as we prepare to celebrate the biggest festival of the year in Paso Robles Wine Country. ”
The 29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival will celebrate much more than the heritage varietal, Zinfandel. This three-day series of festivities begins on Friday, May 20 with RESERVE where more than 55 Paso Robles wineries feature wines in four distinct categories including library, reserve, refreshing power white/Rosé samples and futures which wine enthusiasts have an opportunity to take home through a new Futures Auction. More information and tickets to the Wine Festival series of events are available on www.pasowine.com. In addition to these events, more than 140 area wineries host special individual activities throughout the weekend.
Information on VINE TALK can be found at www.vinetalk.com, including air times and stations carrying the show across the nation.
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