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Hotel San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast’s collective wine tasting space Region SLO will host the 2nd annual “Rosé the SLO Way” wine festival and fundraiser at Hotel San Luis Obispo’s Garden Courtyard on Sunday, April 23 from 1-4 pm. A celebratory kick off for the acclaimed wine region’s Rosé season, guests will taste premier Rosé from 20 boutique Central Coast wineries, meet the team behind the wines and enjoy savory food pairings curated by Hotel San Luis Obispo’s renowned Executive Chef Ryan Fancher and his team at the property’s Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse, Ox + Anchor. Sweet treats will also be provided courtesy of local favorites SLO Mama Sweets, Sheila Kearns Chocolates & Confections and Haute Sugar Co. The party will include a wine wall, live entertainment, and a raffle with prizes. Guests are encouraged to wear festive pink or spring attire to help celebrate the release of this year’s vintage Central Coast Rosé and compete for a best dressed award.
“California’s Central Coast is an outstanding wine destination and we’re thrilled to bring back this festival to help showcase the region’s talent,” said Circe Sher, co-founder of Piazza Hospitality, which developed and manages Hotel San Luis Obispo, Hotel Healdsburg, h2 hotel and Harmon Guest House. “With celebrated wine appellations located North and South just minutes from the property, Hotel SLO offers an ideal location for the party and for wine lovers year-round. We welcome all to experience “Rosé the SLO Way” and Hotel SLO’s other wine-centric offerings, including hotel packages that incorporate new wine experiences and monthly winemaker dinners.”
“Rosé The SLO Way” participating wineries include Daou, Center of Effort, Laetitia, Adelaida, High Camp Wines, Tablas Creek Vineyards, Cal Poly, McPrice Myers, El Lugar, Colori Wines and many more.
Tickets can be purchased beginning Wednesday, March 1 for $150 by visiting www.rosethesloway.com. Proceeds from the event will support Enology/WVIT and EIM/Hospitality scholarships at Cal Poly and the San Luis Obispo Food Bank. The event is proudly sponsored by The San Luis Obispo Collection.
The hotel is also offering party guests exclusive overnight packages that include a special nightly rate in a Paseo King room, for one or two nights. The “Rosé the SLO Way” Sunday package is $579 and includes two tickets to the event, a VIP gift bag, and a bottle of sparkling rose.
The Rosé Lovers package is $1,279 and includes a Saturday and Sunday night stay in a Paseo King; a special tour and tasting for two at Center of Effort Winery, an acclaimed and sustainable winery in Edna Valley, in celebration of Earth Day, April 22; two tickets to “Rosé the SLO Way”; a VIP gift bag and a bottle of sparking Rosé.
To book the overnight packages or for more information about Hotel SLO, please visit hotel-slo.com.
