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Named after West Coast slang for the ancient children’s game “rock, paper,
scissors,” the playful and irreverent Roshambo Winery continues its tradition of throwing quirky wine country events with its 6th Annual RPS Tournament. The winery’s signatureevent will be held on Saturday, June 7th, at their new tasting room at Cornerstone Place in Sonoma – located just 45 minutes north of San Francisco. Last year’s tournament drew 256 competitors - from as far as Sydney and Tokyo to New York and D.C. - who all threw fists and fingers for their slice of the pie, with the winner taking home $1500. “Though the sport has been around for centuries, RPS has finally reached a pop-culturaltipping point,” says Roshambo president and self-proclaimed “Wine Hero,” Naomi Brilliant. “And I’m excited that our boutique winery has played a role in its growing popularity.” Roshambo’s RPS tournament has always been a magnet for media attention, including a six-minute segment on the CBS Sunday Morning Show in June of 2006. But this year promises a fresh new experience for fans of the winery and its tournament, asthe event will be held at Roshambo’s new tasting room. $10 for spectators, $20 to participate in the tournament.
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