#CabFrancMasters 2026 (Sun, Dec 6th)

4rd edition of Cabernet Franc deep-dive in Paso Robles - international wines, food & wine pairings, and a showcase of 25+ Paso Cab Francs
About this Event

Paso Robles warmly invites you to
#CabFrancMasters Edition 4

Sunday, Dec 6th
Immerse yourself in Paso's finest Cabernet Francs through expert-led tastings and culinary pairings with 25+ wineries. (Location: Cass)

10:00 AM | Cass Event Center

|| AGENDA ||

10 am to 11:00 am | Tasting seminar

“World of Franc: Global Expressions”

11:15 am to 12:15 pm | food and wine pairing seminar

“The Versatile Franc: Exploring Cab Franc’s Culinary Range”

12:30 pm to 3 pm | Grand Tasting with food pairings

“Cab Franc Immersion: A Grand Tasting with Curated Pairings” with 25+ Wineries

|| TICKETS ||

• Grand Tasting Only (1 pm - 4 pm only) - $85
• Day Pass - All Inclusive (10 am - 4 pm) - $125

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tasting Seminar: "World of Franc: Global Expressions"
Host: Sam Schmitt, Central Coast School of Wine

Info: Explore Cabernet Franc across the globe — from its Loire Valley homeland to Paso Robles and beyond. A guided comparative tasting led by expert panelists illuminating how terroir and winemaking philosophy shape this extraordinary grape.

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Food&Wine Pairing: "The Versatile Franc: Exploring Cab Franc's Culinary Range"
Host: Wes Hagen, Food and Wine Pairing, Allan Hancock College

Info: A seminar to discover how Cab Franc's natural acidity, silky tannins, and aromatic complexity make it one of the most food-friendly varietals in the world — through a series of thoughtfully curated pairings.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Grand Tasting: "Cab Franc Immersion: A Grand Tasting with Curated Pairings"

Info: The grand finale — taste through 25+ Paso Robles wineries pouring their finest Cabernet Francs alongside artisanal food pairings. Mingle with winemakers, explore the breadth of the appellation, and celebrate the grape.