Rhône Rodeo Symposium at Fess Parker Winery

Rhône Rodeo Symposium: A California to Texas Rhône Varietals Seminar

Saturday, July 16, 2022

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Spend a morning educating yourselves on Rhône varietals of both California and Texas persuasions. Our panel of esteemed winemakers will discuss why these varietals thrive in both California and Texas. Hailing from Santa Barbara County, our panel will include:

Blair Fox from Fess Parker Family Portfolio and Blair Fox Cellars
Tyler Eck from Fess Parker Family Portfolio and Dunites
Bryan Babcock from Babcock Winery & Vineyards
Matt Dees from Kimsey Vineyard

And from Texas:

Jon Leahy from Becker Vineyards
Ron Yates from Spicewood Vineyards and Ron Yates Wines

Panel Discussion begins at 10:00 AM followed by a Santa Maria Style BBQ on the Upper Mesa in Rodney’s Vineyard followed by a brief vineyard tour.