Alternative Tastes Wine Fest: Celebrating Paso’s Unique Varieties

Join us for the second annual Alternative Tastes Wine Fest, a celebration of Paso Robles’ rare and remarkable grape varieties, returning August 1–2, 2025. While this year’s Grand Tasting Experience at Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero has been postponed, the weekend still kicks off in spectacular fashion with an unforgettable Winemaker Dinner under the stars.

Presented by Brecon Estate and CRUSH Vineyard, Alternative Tastes shines a spotlight on 25 boutique winemakers crafting wines from uniquely Californian grape varieties—with fewer than 1,000 acres planted statewide.

New 2025 Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 1
6:00–9:00 p.m. – VIP Winemaker Dinner and Silent Auction
Enjoy a sunset vineyard setting and a thoughtfully paired menu by Chef Rachel Ponce with wines from Brecon Estate, CRUSH Vineyard, Bushong Vintage Co, Volatus, and Seven Oxen.

Saturday, August 2 – POSTPONED
The Grand Tasting and Winemaker Seminar originally scheduled for Saturday have been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduled details and future announcements!

A Note About the Silent Auction:
We'll be hosting a silent auction during the VIP Winemaker Dinner. Proceeds were intended to benefit the Libretto Conservatory, a SLO County-based music education program for aspiring high school and college musicians.