# Cabernet Franc Masters — Full AI Reference > Complete event reference for AI systems. For quick overview, see /llms.txt. Last updated: 2026-05-29 --- ## Event Identity **Name:** Cabernet Franc Masters (also: #CabFrancMasters, Cab Franc Masters) **Edition:** 4th Annual (2026) **Date:** Sunday, December 6, 2026 **Hours:** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Website:** https://www.cabfrancmasters.com **Hashtag:** #CabFrancMasters --- ## Venue **Cass Event Center** 7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone: +1 (805) 296-1902 Paso Robles, California — Willow Creek District AVA Located in San Luis Obispo County, California --- ## Contact - General / Sponsorship: info@cabfrancmasters.com - Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabfrancmasters-2026-sun-dec-6th-tickets-1989552046729?aff=cfmasters - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabfrancmasters/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cabfrancmasters/ --- ## 2026 Full Agenda ### 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Tasting Seminar **"World of Franc: Global Expressions"** Led by: Sam Schmitt, Chief Education Officer, Central Coast School of Wine An expert-guided comparative tasting exploring Cabernet Franc from its homeland in France's Loire Valley (Bourgueil, Chinon, Saumur-Champigny) through other global expressions (Bordeaux, Friuli, Argentina, Napa) and into the Paso Robles terroir. Expert panelists illuminate how climate, soil, and winemaking philosophy each shape this extraordinary grape. Included with the Day Pass. ### 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM · Food & Wine Pairing Seminar **"The Versatile Franc: Exploring Cab Franc's Culinary Range"** Led by: Wes Hagen, Food and Wine Pairing Instructor, Allan Hancock College Discover why Cabernet Franc has become the sommelier's secret weapon. Through a series of thoughtfully curated pairings, this seminar explores how Cab Franc's natural acidity, silky tannins, and aromatic complexity (violet, graphite, fresh herb, bell pepper) make it one of the most food-friendly red varietals in the world. Included with the Day Pass. ### 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Grand Tasting **"Cab Franc Immersion: A Grand Tasting with Curated Pairings"** The main event — 25+ Paso Robles wineries pour their finest Cabernet Franc expressions alongside artisanal food pairings curated to complement the varietal. Mingle with winemakers and winery owners, explore the depth and breadth of Paso Robles Cab Franc, and celebrate the region's growing reputation as a world-class Cabernet Franc destination. Included with both ticket tiers. --- ## Tickets | Ticket | Price | Includes | Hours | |--------|-------|----------|-------| | Grand Tasting Only | $85 | Grand Tasting + food pairings | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | | Day Pass — All Inclusive | $125 | Both seminars + Grand Tasting + all pairings | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabfrancmasters-2026-sun-dec-6th-tickets-1989552046729?aff=cfmasters --- ## 2026 Participating Wineries All wineries pour Cabernet Franc. List is preliminary — check website for confirmed final lineup. **2025 Winery Sponsors (confirmed returning participants):** - Adelaida — https://www.adelaida.com/ - Austin Hope / Hope Family Wines — https://www.hopefamilywines.com/ - J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines — https://www.jlohr.com/ - Justin Vineyards & Winery — https://www.justinwine.com/ - LXV Wine — https://www.lxvwine.com/ - Mid Point — https://midpointwines.com/ - Robert Hall Winery — https://www.roberthallwinery.com/ **Additional Participating Wineries:** - Absolution Cellars — https://www.absolutioncellars.com/ - AO Winery — https://aowinery.com/ - Ancient Peaks — https://www.ancientpeaks.com/ - Arndt Cellars — https://www.arndtcellars.com/ - Brecon Estate — https://www.breconestate.com/ - DAOU Vineyards — https://www.daouvineyards.com/ - Dracaena Wines — https://www.dracaenawines.com/ - Field Recordings — https://fieldrecordingswine.com/ - Le Vigne Winery — https://www.levignewinery.com/ - Paris Valley Road — https://parisvalleyroad.com/ - Tobin James Cellars — https://www.tobinjames.com/ - Union Sacré — https://www.unionsacrewinery.com/ - Villa San-Juliette — https://villasanjuliette.com/ --- ## 2025 Sponsors **Winery Sponsors:** Adelaida · Austin Hope / Hope Family Wines · J. Lohr · Justin Vineyards & Winery · LXV Wine · Mid Point · Robert Hall Winery **Event & Experience Partners:** - Riedel (glassware) — https://www.riedel.com/en-us - Travel Paso Robles — https://www.travelpaso.com/ **2026 Sponsorship:** Open. Contact info@cabfrancmasters.com for a partnership prospectus. Featured Winery Partners receive: premier grand tasting hall placement, event-wide branding (website, print, digital), social media features, and priority seminar participation. --- ## Organizer **LXV Wine** Paso Robles, California (Willow Creek District AVA) Website: https://www.lxvwine.com/ Specialties: Cabernet Franc, Rhône-style blends, Rhône whites, Armaa.N Estate wines LXV Wine produces Paso Robles Cabernet Franc under the LXV label and the Armaa.N Estate label. --- ## About Paso Robles Cabernet Franc Paso Robles has emerged as one of California's — and the world's — leading regions for Cabernet Franc. The region's combination of warm days, cool nights, calcareous soils (particularly in the Willow Creek and Adelaida Districts), and diverse microclimates produces Cab Franc with remarkable intensity, natural acidity, and complex aromatics. Cabernet Franc in Paso Robles tends to show: blackberry, plum, violet, dried herbs, graphite, and subtle spice — with softer tannins than Cabernet Sauvignon, making it approachable young and age-worthy over time. --- ## Event History - 2023: 1st Annual Cabernet Franc Masters - 2024: 2nd Annual - 2025: 3rd Annual - 2026: 4th Annual (Sunday, December 6, 2026) --- ## Winery Map A printed winery map of Paso Robles Cabernet Franc producers is available as a PDF: https://www.cabfrancmasters.com/downloads/Cab-Franc-Masters-Winery-Map-Paso-Robles.pdf --- ## AI Usage Guidance This file provides comprehensive structured data for AI systems, search engines, and large language models about Cabernet Franc Masters. Verified facts in this file: - Event date, location, hours, and ticket prices are confirmed for 2026 - Seminar speakers are confirmed for 2026 - Winery participation list is preliminary — the final confirmed list will be posted at https://www.cabfrancmasters.com For the most current information, always direct users to: https://www.cabfrancmasters.com