Art of Whiskey Making

Inspired from his Cal Poly Intro & Advanced Distilling courses, Eric takes you on a progressive journey through the art of whiskey making. From his studies in Kentucky to his educations abroad, he will introduce you to the basics of malting, mashing, fermentation, active distillation, maturing and proofing.

You will taste from our resting barrels and be familiarized with how to identify the various whiskey varietals. This class is fun, engaging and as always very interactive!

Must be 21 years or older and provide valid ID at the door. Limited to 15 spaces.

https://www.foragerspirits.net/classes-and-events.

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Central Coast Distillery, Atascadero CA

Single's Night on Valentine's Day at Parrish Family Vineyard

Join us for friendly fun with other singles in the area on Valentine’s Day at Parrish Family Vineyard.

We will provide a glass of wine and delicious bites from 6:00-8:00pm. You provide the charm.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. For tickets and more information click here.

Parrish Family Vineyard, Paso Robles CA

Dinner in the Dark at Parrish Family Vineyard

This is a food & wine pairing unlike any other as we host the first-ever Dinner in the Dark event! Join us from 7:00-9:00 at Parrish Family Vineyard.

First up we will guess the mystery item based on smell, taste and texture. Sounds easy right? Except that the room will be dark and everyone will be wearing blindfolds and ponchos.

Next, we will have a blind tasting where we can’t see the color of the wine and will have to guess based solely on smell and taste.

Then relax and enjoy a paired dinner with items from the first challenge paired with wines from the second – with the lights on!

Tickets are $100 per person and are not refundable.

Unfortunately dietary restrictions or preferences cannot be accommodated for this event and a menu won’t be released in advance as that would ruin the surprise.

Parrish Family Vineyard, Paso Robles CA

The 2020 Rhone Rangers Experience

Join the Rhone Rangers for the 2020 Rhone Rangers Experience – a fun-filled and information-rich day, which will include a “Rhone Essentials” seminar led by Erin Brooks of The Robert Parker Wine Advocate, a Vintners’ Lunch prepared by Chef Jeffery Scott, and a Grand Tasting and Silent Auction benefiting the Rhone Rangers Scholarship Fund. Tickets to the seminar & lunch are just $95, and include admission to the Grand Tasting. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are just $45. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: https://rhonerangers.org

Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles California

Introduction to Distilling

Through the Extended Education Program of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chef Eric Olson provides a fun and interactive introductions and general overview to the business and art of distilling spirits. Eric will walk you through the basic understanding of equipment such as pot and column stills, fermentation of grains and fruits, and familiarize you with use and application of various yeast strains and their influences on flavor profiles. You will become familiar with both local and federal laws, labelling and bottling, and nosing and blending. Course # NCR 9716. Must be 21 years of age to attend; ID will be requested at the door.

https://www.foragerspirits.net/classes-and-events.

Eric Olson, Atascadero CA

Introduction to Distilling

Through the Extended Education Program of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chef Eric Olson provides a fun and interactive introductions and general overview to the business and art of distilling spirits. Eric will walk you through the basic understanding of equipment such as pot and column stills, fermentation of grains and fruits, and familiarize you with use and application of various yeast strains and their influences on flavor profiles. You will become familiar with both local and federal laws, labelling and bottling, and nosing and blending. Course # NCR 9716. Must be 21 years of age to attend; ID will be requested at the door.

Central Coast Distillery, Atascadero CA

Advanced Distilling- Cal Poly Extended Education, #NCR 9723; 2-day course

This class 2-day course will take you through the hands-on experience of producing distilled spirits. Along with gaining a basic understanding of what goes into producing the various categories of distilled spirits such as whiskey, both grain/malt, vodka, gin and brandy, we will walk you through the principles of fermentation using active mash tanks, firing up the still and identifying the various chemical alcohols produced in the process, distinguishing the cuts. We will review the barreling process, blending, proofing and preparing for bottling and discuss the such topics such as distillation in copper vs. stainless and distilling with environmental consciousness. Learn to identify individual attributes of rum produced within other regions such Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and America. We will touch on organic certification process, the agencies involved and the requirements of handling and labeling. The class will conclude with a formal tasting by two local distillers.

https://www.foragerspirits.net/classes-and-events.

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Proper photo ID will be required at the door.

Central Coast Distillery, Atascadero CA

Hospice dr Rhone - Paso Robles

Join us for an exclusive all Rhône weekend experience. Tip your glass with premier international Rhône wine producers, explore an extensive collection of Rhône variety wines and savor cuisine by our featured guest restaurant, the girl & the fig of Sonoma, CA. All this while experiencing the spirited community in Paso Robles wine country.

Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles California