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Wine Tasting
the lab, where classes are held, a wall of bottles, a corker, and silver, black, and white colors, reflect the feel of a laboratory.
It’s obvious the staff and owners are all wine lovers and want to share that love of wine with others. Whether interacting with guests
in the tasting room or teaching classes, they follow a consistent pattern of educating and listening to guests while bringing their own flare to the mix.
“The common denominator be- tween everyone that’s ever worked for us is a genuine curiosity and willingness to learn,” Wojcik says. “We all love talking with people, ex- ploring one another’s journey, and bringing that into the tasting room and classes to sharing with others.”
Keller adds, “Our hope is you’re going to come into the tasting room, you’re going to be listened to, get what you need and want, and learn why you want that particular wine; that’s the educational piece. And, the classes are interactive and amazing. Whether for a group of two or 24, everybody brings their
own perspective to the table.” Currently, classes are focused
on red grape varietals, with white wine blending coming in the sum- mer of 2024. For those wanting to take a class from home for a special occasion, or during a corporate retreat or team-building session,
The Blending Lab offers a package that includes wine, a kit including bottles, corks, labels, and a booklet. The team will take you through the experience of making your own bottles of wine virtually.
The Blending Lab, located at 618 12th St. in downtown Paso Robles,
is open Fridays and Saturdays, 2-7 p.m., and Sundays from 2-5 p.m., and weekdays by appointment. For more information visit thewine- blendinglab.com or call
(805) 369-2026.
The classes are interactive and amazing.
— Meagan Friberg
“Crafting world class wines with sustainability at the core of everything we do.”
Visit Us At
3235 OAKDALE RD. PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Walk In’s Welcome!
805.239.4800 shaleoakwinery.com Open Thurs. - Mon. 10am-5pm
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