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Paderewski Festival | November 4-6

Paderewski Festival | November 4-6

Posted by | Jun 25, 2022 | , , |

The Paderewski Festival is a four-day music festival held annually in November celebrating Paso Robles’ rich heritage and its most famous resident Ignacy Jan Paderewski – virtuoso pianist, composer, international politician, local landowner, grower and winemaker. Concerts featuring world renown talent, exhibits, lectures, master classes and film screenings are accompanied by wine tastings and tours of local vineyards. A youth piano competition, recital and student cultural exchange with Poland additionally honor Paderewski’s legacy.

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LEGEND of Norman Goss, Founder of Chamisal Vineyard

LEGEND of Norman Goss, Founder of Chamisal Vineyard

Posted by | Jun 20, 2022 | , , |

Norman Goss was a “renaissance man ”; he had several remarkable talents, passions, an extensive knowledge of international wine regions, and built multiple careers that spanned most of the twentieth century. He traveled the world, and explored cultures and their cuisines, wines, music, and arts. He was a Californian, born in Los Angeles, who traveled to Europe in the “Grand Tour” fashion with his parents as a child; he was raised in Pasadena, which also became his home for a number of years in adulthood.

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The Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard Projects Update | April 2022

The Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard Projects Update | April 2022

Posted by | May 9, 2022 | |

After two suspenseful years, retired viticulturist Jim Efird and WHP Director Libbie Agran, were reunited with 28 vibrant Mission Grape Vines on the morning of April 7th. We are grateful to Dr. Jean C. Dodson Peterson, Associate Professor of Viticulture at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and the Wonderful Nurseries in Wasco, California, for working with us to establish these vines on their own rootstock.

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