Wining in Paso Robles with the CAB Collective...Day 2...

Day 2 of the Goddess of Wine's and JD's coverage of the Paso CAB Collective dawned bright and sunny as we headed to the Vintner panel discussion at the Paso Robles Inn.

The Paso CAB Collective was created in 2012 as a "grass-roots non-profit organization...formed with the belief that the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec grown in the Paso Robles appellation—and the subsequent quality of the wines produced—is under-represented in the marketplace and across the wine industry."

The tables in the ballroom were set for a large number of media and sommelier guests, but it appeared that many folks may have had too much fun the night before and decided not to attend. It was their loss, as the discussion was lively and thought-provoking.

Wining with Distinction in Paso...Part 2

The Goddess and JD continued their adventure at the new Cabs of Distinction event presented by the Paso Robles CAB Collective.

Day Two dawned gray and misty in Morro Bay, but it was clear and going to get hot at Windfall Farms in the Templeton/Creston region of Paso Robles. We had a solid breakfast of scones and coffee and vitamins, and headed inland.

Wining with Distinction in Paso Robles...Part 1

The Goddess and JD hit the road for yet another event, this time what I'm sure will be the 1st Annual Cabs of Distinction, produced by the recently formed Paso Robles CAB Collective. This group has a very specific goal - to make sure that the world knows about Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux-style varietals. From their website:

Formed in 2012, the Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) strives to promote the full potential of the Paso Robles AVA in producing superior quality, classic and age-worthy Cabernet and Bordeaux varietals to consumers, trade and media worldwide.

The grass-roots non-profit organization was formed with the belief that the Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec grown in the Paso Robles appellation—and the subsequent quality of the wines produced—is under-represented in the marketplace and across the wine industry. The PRCC seeks to improve awareness regarding the distinctive attributes of Paso Robles Cabernet and red Bordeaux varietals through events, education and initiatives that confirm the appellation’s growing reputation for producing luscious, well-rounded Bordeaux wines that compete with like varietals on a global stage.