San Luis Obispo Wine Association

Tickets are now on sale for the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association 22nd Annual Rockin’ Harvest Celebration, November 2nd--4th. The weekend festivities begin Friday, November 2nd with two new events: SLO Vintners first ever “Rockin’ Road Trip”, where attendees will experience harvest “hands-on” with several winemaking teams. From vine to wine, 50 attendees will learn, explore, blend, trim thieve and taste the handcrafted wine that encompasses SLO Wine Country. Friday evening’s collaborative winemaker dinner at the Lido Restaurant featuring Executive Chefs Jacob Moss and Maegan Loring alongside winemakers from throughout SLO Wine Country. Four entrees will be paired with some of the region’s best reds, whites and blends. The Grand Tasting and Wine Auction will take place on Saturday, November 3rd from noon --3 at the beautiful Avila Beach Gold Resort. Over 60 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region are featured in the scenic seaside setting of the Avila Beach Gold Resort. Winemakers, local chefs and wine lovers share an allotment of handcrafted artesian wines paired with delicious samplings, all showcasing the best of what SLO County has to offer. SLO Vintners has teamed up with the Avila Beach Tourism Alliance to offer a $20 discount for travelers booking their stay in Avila Beach. General admission tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting are $85 or $65 when you book in Avila Beach. Visit slowine.com for more info. The party continues into Sunday, where guests are encouraged to visit participating wineries for “SLO Wine on Tour”. Tasting rooms throughout SLO Wine County will offer wine tasting, food and entertainment. All ticket holders will be granted free tastings throughout Sunday.