Paso Robles Wine Country and SLO Vintners will officially participate in Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast this fall. The two wine regions will be engaging in many facets and auxiliary events including agricultural tours and winemaker dinners, as well as in the Marketplace within the Main Event on Saturday and Sunday.

“With the surge of great winemaking both in Paso Robles and South SLO County, the region is the perfect spot for Sunset to hold an event celebrating great wine and food," said Sunset Wine Editor Sara Schneider. "We want to bring our coverage to life — give our readers a chance to get out and discover the talent and abundance we’re so excited about on this part of the Central Coast."

On Saturday, Oct. 1 the Paso Robles Downtown City Park will be transformed into a site of illuminated reverie featuring farm to table cuisine from local chefs and world-class Paso Robles wineries during Paso Glow: A Culinary Experience.

The evening begins with welcoming white and Rose wines complemented by hand-passed hors d’oeurves to tempt the taste buds. Winemakers and guests then sit down to enjoy a decadent five course meal paired with special wines.

Each table is hosted by a Paso Robles winery allowing Paso Glow guests to dine with winemakers and proprietors while they “glow” under the moonlight in the Downtown Park.

“Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s third largest and fastest growing wine region located within the heart of the Central Coast,” said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “We are thrilled to showcase the world-class wines of Paso Robles with the award-winning wines of San Luis Obispo within an event that is dedicated to 'savoring' California’s gem.”

Another option for Saturday evening is San Luis Obispo’s Mission Heritage Dinner. This dinner in the Mission Plaza is located in the heart of the hip, urban town of San Luis Obispo (SLO).

Join the winemakers of SLO Wine Country and five local chefs as they pay tribute to the heritage of farming in the mission days. Savor creative cuisine using popular farmed ingredients from the past to create a contemporary menu with modern flair.

The ambiance surrounding San Luis Obispo is so distinct that there’s even a name for it: “The SLO Life.” The pace is different here, unhurried and unscripted, with a farm-to-table lifestyle, and a cultural emphasis on creativity and hospitality and that’s exactly what this dinner is all about.

The wineries will also be showcased at the Main Event at Santa Margarita Ranch, the largest gathering during Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast 2011. Visitors can taste wine from over 200 Central Coast producers, indulge in delicious dishes prepared by over 30 chefs using local ingredients, walk the specially-planted 2-acre kitchen garden, sit in on seminars conducted by Sunset’s expert editors, and wander the 20,000 square-foot pavilion celebrating all things Central Coast.

Sunset magazine has partnered with the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau to host Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast. For more event information and ticketing, visit www.SavorCentralCoast.com.

Ticket proceeds and sponsorships are considered donations to the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Convention Bureau, a 501 c 6 non‐profit tourism organization promoting San Luis Obispo County.