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1st Annual
Forgotten Grapes
Wine Tasting Weekend:
Santa Barbara/Paso Robles
April 8th-
Only $885.00 per person
Oh sure, you think you’re an expert on Forgotten Grapes. You may have scoured every dark corner of this website. You may have even attended one (or more) of our local wine tasting events. But you’re not really a Forgotten Grape expert until you’ve traveled with us into the dark heart of Forgotten Grape winemaking, and this April, Forgotten Grapes is giving you the opportunity to join us in doing just that. For the first time ever, we’re organizing a long weekend of wine, food, fun, and yes, Forgotten Grapes in the gorgeous wine country of Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, and California’s Central Coast, and we want you to join us.
It’s our first ever Forgotten Grapes Wine Tasting Weekend Thursday, April 8th through Sunday, April 11th. And we’re giving you the opportunity to travel along with us on this trip of a lifetime for only $885.00 per person based on double occupancy, all inclusive.
YOU BRING YOUR PALATE, WE’LL BRING EVERYTHING ELSE!
The Forgotten Grapes Wine Tasting Weekend will take place from Thursday, April 8th 2010 through Sunday, April 11th 2010, and we have room for 10 total Forgotten Grape lovers to join us for the weekend. Because of this limited availability and the nature of our accommodations, we’re limiting the trip strictly to couples and/or single friends who don’t mind sharing a room and/or bed together (sorry single folks out there – we promise to do better next time). As we mentioned above, the $885 per person price will cover just about every aspect of the trip: all accommodations, all ground transportation (including transportation from southern California up to Paso Robles and back), all meals, all winery tours, and of course all wine tastings. The only thing you’ll have to open up your pocketbook or wallet for during the weekend is for the wine you’ll want to buy from the 13 wineries we’ll be visiting, and we’ll even transport your cases back down to southern California for you so you don’t have to pay the extra shipping costs!
13 WINERIES, 4 GOURMET DINNERS, WINEMAKER TOURS & LUNCHES, AND MORE!
Forgotten Grapes has put together an exciting itinerary of winery tours, wine tastings,
and gourmet meals for the four-
Our tastings are scheduled at 13 different wineries over the four days all across
the Central Coast region, from Santa Ynez in the south to Paso Robles in the north.
Most of these wineries are small, family-
We’ll also be stopping at a few wineries in the area whose names you may already
recognize and tasting some of their exclusive reserve, library, and winery-
Below is the current itinerary for the trip, although we should note while we’ve done our best to finalize this itinerary, it is subject to change:
2010 FORGOTTEN GRAPES CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING WEEKEND ITINERARY
Thursday, April 8th
We’ll pick up all participants from several to-
After our lunch at Roblar, we’ll make our way further north to Claiborne & Churchill
Vintners 
for a tasting. Founded in 1983 by the husband-
With two wineries under our belt, we’ll arrive at Paso Robles in the early evening; you’ll have some time to get acquainted with our accommodations for the weekend – the inspiring ShadowWater estate on Shadow Mountain in Paso Robles’ famed “Templeton Gap.” You’ll be able to unwind, relax, and maybe even take a dip in the pool or hot tub while we cook you dinner. Chris has even promised to dip into his own cellar and bring along a selection of his own favorite Forgotten Grapes for the group to sample during dinner. Then it’s off to bed for a busy day of wine tasting tomorrow.
Friday, April 9th
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast cooked by your hosts, we’ll kick
off the day with a tour and tasting at Carmody McKnight Estate Vineyards. 
You might
recognize owner Gary Conway from his matinee-
Next we’ll pop by next door to the Dubost Ranch. 
The Dubost family has owned and
cultivated the Dubost Ranch since emigrating to the U.S. from France in 1871 and
proprietor and descendent Curt Dubost will lead us on a tour and tasting (including
of his prized Tempranillo and Negrette – one of our favorite red Forgotten Grapes
found only in western France and here on the Central Coast) and also fire up his
locally renowned smoker as we enjoy a barbecue lunch with him nestled among the Dubost
vines.
After lunch at Dubost, we’ll make our way up Chimney Rock Road to the Starr Ranch
Winery, 
where owner Judy Starr will answer all your questions as we taste her extremely
small-
From Starr, we’ll travel from the Westside of Paso Robles to the East side for a
tasting at cult favorite Hug Cellars. Owner and winemaker Augie Hug (yes, that’s
really his last name!) has been in the wine business for over two decades and producing
his own wines since 1994. He hand-
From there we’ll journey to the east side of Paso Robles for our final destination
of the evening, Cass Winery. To say that Cass Winery is one of our favorite wineries
In Paso Robles is a terrific understatement.
They have been huge supporters of Forgotten
Grapes and continue to produce wines featuring many of the same grapes we feature
on the website. Fortunately, their wines are excellent and the winery’s co-
From there it is back to ShadowWaters for a good night’s sleep or perhaps a late-
Saturday, April 10th
After exploring the northern quadrants of Paso wine country, Saturday will find us
traveling South into the famed Templeton Gap, the source of the region’s famed microclimate
and sought-
After our Wild Horse tasting, we’ll drive into downtown Templeton for lunch at McPhee’s Grill. A local institution and 2009 Diner’s Choice winner, Chef Ian McPhee whips up traditional lunch favorites using fresh local ingredients with a Central Coast flair. This will be your chance to grab a burger, salad or sandwich (and if you want a change of pace, one of the local microbrews Ian features at his restaurant), and fuel yourself for the rest of the afternoon.
Next we’ll head west into the Templeton Gap to the Lone Madrone Winery. 
Founded by
Neil Collins, who honed his winemaking skills at Adelaida, Wild Horse, and Chateauneuf-
We’ll head back north for our next tasting, traveling to the Sylvester Winery for
a tasting of the wines from Baretto Cellars. While Sylvester is a large-
After that, we’ll head into downtown Paso Robles, where you’ll have some time to
explore this quaint, charming wine village and visit a few of the 14 tasting rooms
assembled around the town square before we meet for dinner at Artisan. Hailed as
one of the new, fresh talents on the Paso Robles dining scene, Chef Chris Kobayashi
will be crafting a multi-
Sunday, April 11th
Sleep in on Sunday, as you enjoy one last hearty breakfast and pack up for your last
day on the Central Coast. We’ll begin our trek out of town with a visit to Venteux
Vineyards. 
A relatively young winery (owners Scott & Bobbi Stetzle moved into the
area in 2001), Venteux – like its differently-
Then we’ll hit the 101 and make our way back to southern California, but not without
a stop for our final winery of the trip, Kenneth Volk Vineyards. 
If you’re not familiar
with Ken, he was the original proprietor and winemaker at Wild Horse before he sold
his share and started his new winery from scratch. He’s also the man responsible
for bottling many of the more obscure Forgotten Grapes found in the Central Coast,
including Negrette, Blaufrankisch, and Malvasia Bianca. Suffice to say, he’s keeping
this tradition of growing and bottling “Heirloom grapes” as he calls them alive at
his new winery, and you’ll have a chance to both meet the man himself and to taste
many of these spectacular and unknown wines for yourself. We may even get to try
something he’s been working on that hasn’t been released yet. And we’ll definitely
be tasting some of his award-
Finally, after all of this, we’ll make one last stop for an early dinner at the world-
in Buellton. If you’ve ever seen the movie Sideways,
then you know the Hitching Post, which became an international icon after the movie.
Oh, and they have outstanding food as well, and make their own wines to boot. We’ll
enjoy one last meal together and a glass of the Hitching Post’s homemade wines before
we complete the drive back down to southern California and deliver you (and all the
wine you’ve picked up) safely home.
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Sounds like a hell of a trip, doesn’t it? So to recap:
• Forgotten Grapes Wine Tasting Weekend
• Thursday, April 8th through Sunday, April 11th
• 13 Wineries, Reserve and Library Wines, Private Tours & Tastings with the Winemakers
• Gourmet Lunches and Dinners with Special Surprises
• All-
• We’ll Drive Your Wine Back to SoCal for You
• And You Get to Hang Out with the Forgotten Grapes Crew!
• All This for Only $885.00 Per Person, Based on Double Occupancy
• That’s Less Than $240 Per Day – You Can’t Beat That for This Caliber of Wine Tasting
So what are you waiting for? This trip will sell out very, very quickly, so do yourself a favor and make your reservation now to guarantee that you won’t miss out.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
There are two ways to make your reservation:
1. Credit Card: Select the payment you’d like to make (deposit, remainder, or full amount) from the menu below, then click on the “Add to Cart” button to make a credit card payment using Google Checkout.
2. Check or Money Order: Send either a check or money order in in the amount
of the deposit ($225.00 per person), the remainder ($660.00 per person) or the full
amount ($885.00 per person) along with your name, address, phone number, and e-
Words & Wine LLC
Attn: 2010 Santa Barbara/Paso Wine Trip
7177 Brockton Avenue
Suite 330
Riverside, CA 92506
If paying by check/money order, we also request that you send an e-
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As we said above, it’s going to be one hell of a trip and we hope you can join us for this memorable weekend. We hope to see you in April!
Sincerely,
The Forgotten Grapes Team
The Fine Print:
Forgotten Grapes Santa Barbara/Paso Robles Wine Tasting Weekend Trip Fee, Refund, and Cancellation Policies Terms and Conditions
Fees and Costs
The 2010 Forgotten Grapes Santa Barbara/Paso Robles Wine Tasting Weekend Trip is
scheduled for 4 days and 3 nights starting Thursday, April 8th, 2010 and commencing
Sunday April 11th, 2010. However, these dates are subject to change and may be changed
at any time. The total cost of the trip includes accommodations for 3 nights in Paso
Robles; transportation from a to-
The total trip cost does not include airfare; ground/train transportation not provided by Forgotten Grapes; meals and beverages not included in the final itinerary; any additional taxes, tips, and gratuities; and any taxes or shipping costs incurred for wine purchased during a trip.
Deposits and Reservation Confirmation
A deposit of US$225 per person is required to confirm any reservation. From the date and time a reservation request is received, the participant will have 7 (seven) business days to provide a US$225 per person deposit to Words & Wine, either via credit card or via check by mail to confirm the reservation and secure a room on the requested tour.
Words & Wine only accepts payment by credit card or check or money order. Checks
and money orders should be made out to Words & Wine, LLC, and mailed along with your
name, address, phone number, and e-
Words & Wine, LLC
Attn: 2010 Santa Barbara/Paso Robles Trip
7177 Brockton Avenue, Suite 330
Riverside, CA 92506
When the credit card deposit payment clears or the deposit check/money order is received, reservations will be considered submitted retroactively to the date when the online reservation request was submitted. Because of the double occupancy policy for this trip, reservations will not be confirmed until deposits from both participants have been received. Once all payments clear, we will notify participants of their confirmed reservation (space permitting). If we do not receive your deposit within the 7 (seven) business day period, your reservation request will be considered made on the date your payment is received. If no space is available as of receipt of the deposit, the participant will be notified as soon as possible, and may choose to either transfer their deposit to a future trip (based on availability) or have their deposit refunded in full, minus a US$30 processing fee.
Due to limited space availability, trip reservations will be accepted on a first-
Upon receipt of the participant’s US$225 deposit and confirmation of the reservation, the remaining trip balance is due in full 30 days before the start of the trip, or before March 1, 2010. Remaining balances can be paid either via credit card on the ForgottenGrapes.com website or via check or money order, made out to Words & Wine, LLC, and sent to the address listed above.
Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellation requests must be received in writing by U.S. mail or facsimile;
email cancellations are not acceptable. Cancellation requests should include the
full name and address of the participant or participants, e-
All cancellation requests must be received on or before 11:59pm PST 30 days before the trip to qualify for a partial refund.
If a cancellation is timely received, a refund of the deposit and/or full amount will be granted, less a US$50 handling fee. Cancellations received after the limit will result in a permanent forfeiture of the deposit. Any payment made in excess of
the deposit will not be refunded, but the registrant will receive a credit of such amount paid (in excess of the deposit)
for use on any future trip within the next two (2) years, space permitting.
There is a US$50 handling fee for any and all returned checks.
