Derby Wine Estates

2018 Paso Robles Rotary Winemaker's Cookoff

Get ready for one of the biggest wine and food events on the Central Coast of California! he event, sponsored by the Paso Robles Rotary Club and presented by Stifel Financial Corp., brings visitors from all over the country to this community to showcase the quality of life we all share here in Paso Robles. While guests enjoy food and wine from 30 different local wineries and specialty breweries, local high school students benefit in the form of college scholarships that are awarded by Rotary from the proceeds of this event. To date, the Paso Robles Rotary Club District 5240 has raised nearly $750,000 toward this effort. Rotary is now the largest scholarship donor at the Paso Robles High School. Last year, Paso Robles Rotary awarded $75,000 in scholarships for high school seniors.

2018 Winners!

Peoples' Choice:
1. Diablo Paso
2. Rio Seco
3. Calcareous
Honorable mention: - Derby

Brewery:
Firestone


Judge's Award:
1. Tooth & Nail
2. Calcareous
3. Eberle
Honorable mention: - Peachy Canyon

Professional Category:
1. Diablo Paso with Jeffrey's Wine Country BBQ
2. Derby Wine Estates with Chef Luis Ruiz of Chulos Cafe
3. Rio Seco Winery with The Sausage & The Clam catering Honorable mention: Earth & Fire Brewery with Pappy McGregor's

Spirit Award:
1. Derby
2. Justin
3. Pear Valley

El Farolito @ Napa 1839 FC Second Half

Commentary: Mike McDowd
Cameraman: Lucas Martin

Dodd Stadium
3/30/19