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TRAVEL TIMFROM MILES Average)

San Francisco 204 3hrs 15minSacramento 266 4hrs 15minSan Jose 158 2hrs 30minMonterey 116 2hrs

Getting to Santa BarbaraSan Francisco 326 5hrs 30minSacramento 388 6hrs 15minSan Jose 280 4hrs 45minMonterey 238 4hrsPaso Robles 123 2hrs 15min

Getting to VenturaSan Francisco 353 5hrs 45min

Sacramento 393 6 hrsSan Jose 307 5hrsMonterey 265 4hrs 30minPaso Robles 149 2hrs 30minSanta Barbara 27 30 min


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ON THE COVERRobert Hall Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WINE COUNTRY NEWSWine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15Wine Country Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

AVILA BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY :

LOMPOC WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

LOS OLIVOS WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

SOLVANG WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

SANTA BARBARA/SUMMERLAND WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47

ADVERSTISING REPRESENTATIVES Whitney Brem, San Luis Obispo CountyPhone [email protected]

Jenn Jones, Santa Barbara CountyPhone 805-895-7378 [email protected]

PUBLISHER Mike GiangrecoDirect [email protected]

MANAGING EDITOR Chandra GrantP.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax [email protected]

CALENDAR EDITOR Laurie FlippenPhone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674

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by Kim Murphy-Rodrigues

Discover the Essence of Paso Robles, with a visit to Robert Hall

Winery. Tucked in the rolling terrain near the eastern gateway to Paso

Robles, Robert Hall Winery is celebrating their “10 Year Anniversary”

in 2011. Founder Robert L. Hall has realized a life-long dream in

building the winery and hospitality center which has become a land-

mark for the Paso Robles community.

Robert’s interest in the wine business was sparked during a family

vacation to France in the late ’70s. As he traveled throughout the

Rhône Valley, Robert was captivated by the tradition and lifestyle of

the family wine estates he visited. Shortly after, Robert began devel-oping his idea for a premium-producing vineyard and winery and

ventured west with the goal of visiting each of California’s wine appel-

lations to explore optimum growing conditions for

the production of premium wine grapes, specifi-

cally the Rhône varieties he enjoyed so much. In

the early ’90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the

perfect terroir in the Paso Robles AVA. Featuring

soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and

cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural conditions

were ideal to the development of the enological

characteristics he was seeking to produce. “Home

Ranch” was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the

“Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined the Hall

Ranch.

Dedicated to environmental sustainability,

Robert Hall Winery has achieved Sustainability in

Practice (SIP)™ Certification for its vineyards, with

each bottle of wine bearing the SIP™ seal. As true

stewards of the land, both the winery and viney

practice natural resource conservation. Measu

include the preservation of native oak trees on

Hall Ranch, energy and water conservation thro

the recycling and treatment of waste water for

vineyard and landscape irrigation, use of a natu

pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic comptea in the vineyard as well as cover crops, benefi

insects and permaculture gardens.

The winery was named California’s “Golden S

Winery” for 2010 by the California State Fair W

Competition. Known as the oldest and most pre

giously judged wine competition in North Amer

this year’s event included nearly 3,000 wines fr

over 600 wineries, which were all blind tas

Robert Hall Winery’s ten wine entries garnered five “Best of Cla

honors and placed the winery in the position of being this ye

golden recipient – a first time honor for a Central Coast winery. Rob

L. Hall is “proud of this achievement and the attention it brings to

wines and wineries in Paso Robles.” All Robert Hall wines are craf

by winemaker Don Brady who joined Robert Hall Winery in 2001

Texas native, Don was recognized by his industry peers in 2006

receiving the “Winemaker of the Year” honors. Don’s goal in craft

Robert Hall wines is “to bring the elements of the fruit from the H

Ranch to the winey to capture the exceptional color and flavor tha

the essence of Paso Robles.” While Robert Hall Winery is most kno

for their Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery has an extensive Rhône-w

portfolio including Viognier, Blanc de Robles, Grenache Blanc, Rh

de Robles, Pape de Robles, Syrah and a Petite Sirah.

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Summerland Winery is a boutique wine

company that takes pride in producing a diverse

range of premium wines focusing on the expres-

sive vineyard sources spanning from Santa

Barbara to Monterey with an emphasis on small

lot, vineyard designated Pinot Noir production.

Inspired by the relaxed, friendly lifestyle enjoyed

throughout California’s serene coastal towns,

Proprietor, Mr. Nebil “Bilo” Zarif opened his

tasting room in the charming town of Summer-

land. Here at the Summerland Winery Boutique,

visitors are invited to taste Summerland’s award-

winning varietal wines in a comfortable seaside

setting overlooking the town and Pacific Ocean.

Since its conception in 2002, Summerland

Winery has quickly built a name synonymous

with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The Wines

Mr. Zarif, a longtime fixture in the Central Coast wine industry,

founded Summerland Winery with the intention of producing a

diverse range of Central Coast wines. The current portfolio of white

wines includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay,

Orange Muscat, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Grenache,

Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon offered in two distinctive tiers. A

portfolio of the reds of the Central Coast Collection are blended in a

more fruit forward style, excellent for food pairing. They best reflect

the category of everyday enjoyment and offer good varietal character

with a regional flavor profile.

The Summerland reserve tier is dedicated to single-vineyard

bottlings from top vineyards in the region. T

line is called the Single Vineyard Collecti

These wines express the distinct terroir of

vineyards we select and are crafted using only

most traditional winemaking techniques. T

inaugural release garnered much acclaim w

the 2002 Bien Nacido Vineyard wines receiv

92 and 93 points for the Chardonnay and PiNoir respectively in the Wine Advocate. Th

selections are produced in limited quantities w

every bottle individually numbered assuring

commitment to small lot production.

Several appellations and vineyard sources

represented on the Summerland label and a

understanding of the Central Coast is eviden

all the wines. Though most of the wines bear

names of Santa Barbara vineyard sources, we a

produce Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache

Zinfandel from Paso Robles and Pinot Noir from two separate vi

yards in the Edna Valley. Pinot fanatics will be happy to know t

Summerland’s 2007 Pinot Noir program has expanded to includ

total of six exciting vineyard sources in the Santa Rita Hills, Sa

Maria Valley, and Edna Valley.

In their first year, Summerland wines received 29 medals includ

two Gold Medal Best of Class awards for Pinot Noir and recognit

in numerous publications. Summerland Winery continues to imp

with their popular 2003 Chardonnay receiving Best of Show Whit

a judging by their peers in the 2005 Santa Barbara County Fair W

Competition.

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Vineyards First

It all starts here in the vineyard. At Summerland Winery, they

put in a lot of miles traveling the region, tasting and meeting with

growers before a vineyard site is selected for the Single Vineyard

Collection. They recognize that careful vineyard selection and

coordination with the vineyard managers throughout the growing

season plays a key role in achieving the kind of structure and

finesse in the wines they are making.Numerous visits are conducted throughout the harvest by

Summerland Winemaker, Etienne Terlinden who will make the

final call as to when to pick the grapes for optimal ripeness and

flavor. While Bien Nacido serves as the core vineyard source for

Summerland’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir programs, additional

Pinot Noir sources include the Fiddlestix and Rancho Santa Rosa

Vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills appellation, Chamisal Vineyard

and Odyssey-Thurlestone Vineyards in Edna Valley and Solomon

Hills Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley.

Winemaking

Summerland production takes place in the Santa Maria facilitynear the Bien Nacido Vineyard. The location is ideal since they

contract fruit from several vineyard sources throughout the region.

Winemaker, Etienne Terlinden describes his approach as a

meeting of old world tradition and new world principles. The fruit

is processed using state-of-the-art equipment ideal for Pinot Noir

production yet vinification and cellaring is conducted with

minimal intervention and traditional winemaking in mind. Red

wine grapes pass through sorting tables then on to the destemer,

which gently removes the stems from the clusters. The juice and

berries fall into 1.5-ton wood fermenters for a slow maceration

process averaging 10 to 14 days depending on the varietal and

clone. The grapes are then pressed using a bladder press and thejuice is gently removed from the skins. From here the wine will be

aged in small French Oak casks until bottling.

Our commitment to small-lot production is evident in the wines

that comprise the Single Vineyard Collection. Here the wines are

hand-crafted every step of the way in quantities ranging from as

little as 125 cases to 800 cases.

Blending is conducted with the expertise of world-renowned

consultant, Michele Pignarre le Danois. Michele, who resides in

Bordeaux, visits the region periodically to taste and sew together

the final blends with Etienne and his staff. This is the crucial step

where all the components that go into a single vineyard bottling

are evaluated, analyzed and pieced together to make wines thatwill bear the distinction of the celebrated Single Vineyard Collec-

tion. An individual bottling of Pinot Noir may have up to as many

as six clonal varieties that Etienne has carefully vinified separately

in the cellar. Barrels that are not selected for single vineyard

programs will be blended into the Central Coast Collection. This

keeps the single vineyard wines focused on the terroir and flavor

profile of the individual vineyard site while maintaining high wine

quality in both programs. The finished wines are bottled with

minimal fining to preserve the fruit intensity and released in

limited quantities.


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by Lisa Pretty

Perched on an oak studded hilltop in the

Templeton Gap, Hearthstone’s rustic tasting

room provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere

for wine tasting. The tasting room staff isextremely knowledgeable and happy to

answer any questions about the estate vine-

yards, the winemaking process and the wines

offered for tasting. “We believe tasters appre-

ciate a little wine education during their visit

so all of our staff is trained to answer ques-

tions. We even added an educational blog to

our website for those who are not able to visit

us in person,” commented tasting room

manager Josslyn Wagster.

All of the wines produced by Hearthstone’s

winemaker, Paul Ayers, are made from grapessourced from the 40-acre estate vineyard.

Owner Hoy Buell, a Cal Poly graduate and

horticulturist for 28 years, planted the vine-

yard with a large number of different varietals

in small blocks. Each year approximately 15

different wines are released with several

limited productions. Every now and then

Paul will find a barrel of wine too good to

blend and will bottle it standalone with just

25 cases available. The majority of the line-up

is what the winery is known for – creative

blends. Tasters can select Bordeaux blends,

Rhône blends and even a Super Tuscan

named Profundo. The 2007 Profundo is 53%

Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15%

Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. Profundowon a gold medal in this year’s San Francisco

Chronicle competition and is a current

favorite in the tasting room.

Just outside the tasting room visitors are

welcome to enjoy a comfortably furnished

patio surrounded by large oak trees and stun-

ning views. Every Friday until October 28th,

from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the patio is the place to

be for the Weekly Wine Down. For just $10

guests are offered wine tasting, BBQ appetizers

and live music. Most Fridays a local artist

be featured and Paul will be person

manning the BBQ. On June 10th Lin

Tomasic, acoustic guitarist and songwr

will be helping everyone wine down with

assortment of her original songs. For visikicking off their wine weekend or locals

ending their work week, it is the perfect w

to spend a relaxing evening and chat with

staff and other guests. With the new park

there is plenty of space and easy access.

Be sure to ask about the Hearthstone w

club when you visit. Club members rece

wine shipments twice a year and may selec

receive three, six or 12 bottles in each sh

ment. The more wine selected the greater

discounts. Each shipment will also incltechnical information, winemaker notes

recipes to pair with each wine. There a

number of other perks such as complimen

tasting for members and up to three gu

and priority invitations to winery events.

The tasting room, located at 5070 Vi

yard Drive in Paso Robles, is open Thurs

to Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more in

mation, visit www.hearthstonevineyard.

or call (805) 238-2544.

Hearthstone Vineyard & WineryProducing Estate-Grown Unique Blends



Now in it’s eighth year, the California Wine

Festival’s three days of wine events are scheduled

for July 14-16, in picturesque Santa Barbara. “We’re

expecting another great festival this year, Director

Don Fritzen said. “Our new Orange County Cali-

fornia Wine Festival sold out last year and we

expect the same here in our original home base

where we’ve always enjoyed tremendous support.”

Organizers are expecting a wide variety of

wineries from every wine region in California to

pour at the prestigious three days of events, plus

regional microbreweries, some imported wine and

even vodka and tequila tasting exhibitors. “We’re

also working hard to attract the best local and

regional restaurants and gourmet food purveyors

from around the country”, Fritzen said. Of course,

live musical entertainment has been lined up at all

three events to provide an exciting sound track to

this outdoor extravaganza.

Emily Kaufmann, the growing company’s new

Vice President of Festival Operations agrees with

Fritzen’s vision of a bright future, “We’re beginning

to attract some national sponsorships along with

more significant wineries and gourmet food

purveyors. Our brand has stood the test of time,

and we’ve always maintained the highest standard

of wine, food and fun entertainment, giving our

guests more for their dollar.

Elite wineries, gourmet food manufacturers, toprestaurants, and especially event sponsors recognize

the value they receive from marketing to CWF’s

high profile clientele in an environment of presti-

gious wines, foods and lots of sun and fun.” Kauf-

mann concluded “Tickets are going on sale sooner

than ever before this year as demand seems to

continue to rise for California Wine Festival’s blend

of quality wines and gourmet foods, presented in a

one-of-a-kind California setting. “Better buy early

and take advantage of our early bird prices, as we

expect to sell out again, Kaufmann warned!”

Thursday, 6:30-9pm, ’Old Spanish Nights Wine Tasting‘ A celebration of wines, foods and music true to

Santa Barbara’s Spanish roots. The historic De La

Guerra Adobe Courtyard, site of the original

Spanish fiestas in downtown Santa Barbara, will

provide the perfect setting for this exciting evening

of wine and food festivities. A large contingent of

California and Spanish wineries will showcase their

world-class wines accompanied by a spicy array of

appetizers from top local restaurants. Colorful

Flamenco dancers, accompanied by blazing guitars

and hot Latin sounds will keep everyone ‘caliente’

throughout the event.

Friday, 4:30-6pm, ‘RiedelWine Glass Seminar & Tasting’

The California Wine Festival will host a Riedel“Glassware Journey” tasting/seminar at the Fess

Parker’s Doubletree Resort where attendees will

explore how the shape and size of the glass effects

the perception of the wine on the palate. This

educational and fun seminar and wine tasting will

be conducted by an expert from the world famous

Riedel Glassware Company, preeminent wine glass-

ware manufacturer. Each attendee will receive their

own set (to take home) of four varietal specific wine

glasses (valued at $123) for the seminar/tasting.

Guests attending this fascinating class will also get

“front of the line” privileges if attending the CWFSunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting immediately

following the seminar.

Friday, 6:30-9pm, ‘Sunset Rare & ReserveWine Tasting’Limited to just 600 lucky ticketholders, this is

the toughest ticket in town! California’s best wine-

makers dust off their rare and reserve level bottles

in a wine-lovers fantasy night of sipping the

”GOOD STUFF”! Some wines being poured are

impossible to buy! – no longer in distribution.

Some are proprietor’s reserves or end-of-vintage

wines. A sparkling champagne reception greets

guests who will then be treated to Napa trophyCabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, the high Sierras,

California’s Central Coast, Santa Barbara County’s

best and more. Top chefs from Santa Barbara’s most

popular restaurants will prepare amazing hot and

cold gourmet appetizers while live jazz keeps things

super cool. The charming old-world carousel at

Chase Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for

this romantic summer night under the stars.

Saturday, 1-4pm, “Beachside Food & Wine Fest”

This ever-popular wine event will hit Santa

Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a dayof sun, sea, wine, food and music. Literally

hundreds of premium California wines are served

up along with the best of the regional microbrew-

eries, local top chefs and food purveyors and

vendors of all things related to wine. Tickets are

available at www.californiawinefestival.com, at local

wine shops or the Arlington Box. An auction of

exotic super-sized-wine bottles including dozens of

magnums, double magnums and even a few

Jeroboams will raise money for Foodbank of Santa

Barbara.

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The California Wine Festival



ONGOINGNorth County Farmers’MarketFresh fruit, flowers & vegetables,805-748-1109

• Atascadero:Wed,3-6pm • PasoRobles:Tue,3-6pm

• Baywood/LosOsos: Mon, 2-4:30pm • Templeton:Sat,9am-12:30pm

ONGOINGBike, Hike and Kayak Trips

Explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors.Ten unique day trips, including bicycling th e legendary Pacific Coast Highway,

hiking Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay.

All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and

knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available.

Call for reservations. 888-873-5610

JUNE 14-24Festival MozaicFive centuries of music on the Central Coast. Since 1971, international ar tists

have come together to create orchestral concerts, chamber music, classical

crossover events and engaging informative activies. Everything from the

chance to get close up and person with musicians to orchestral evenings with

musicians from the nation’s top orchestras under the dyamic baton of music

director Scott Yoo. www.FestivalMozaic.com

JULY 7-102011 Central Coast Wine ClassicEverything from dinner at Hearst Castle to winemaker dinners. Featuringfour

event-filleddays celebratingwines, cuisine, music, art and the lifestyle of theCentral Coast.For the fulllisting of activities, see www.centralcoastwineclassic.org

Highlights include:

• Thu: BarrelTasting at the Avila Beach Golf Resort in Avila Beach.

2-5pm, $30. Sample a few of t heir yet-to-be-released wines.

• Sun: Reserve WineTasting at the Avila Beach Golf Resort in Avila Beach.The

big showdown of some of the most special wines from over 50 different

California wineries. 1-4pm, $45

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOINGHopping GoodTime at the SLO DownPubOpen mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole

calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers’ MarketFarm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the

Arroyo Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm805-473-2250, ww w.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOINGWinemakers Choice at Phantom RiversThe first Friday of every month join John & Linda for theirWinemakers Choice

tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like, and we’re

sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, w ww.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

ONGOING LAST THURSDAYSTeachers Appreciation Night at Phantom RiversIn appreciation for all the dedication of scho ol district personnel. Stop by the

tasting room for happy hour specials. 3-7pm. 25% discounts off all bottles and

$2.50 off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463, www.phantomrivers.com

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER2011 Summer Concert SeriesFree summer concerts are held at the Rotary Bandstand on the Village Green.

Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a variety of

musical themes. 805-473-2250, for schedule, www.arroyograndevillage.org

ATASCADERO

JUNE 24Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner Atascadero Lake Pavilion – Central Coast wineries will be featured at the four-

course gourmet dinner prepared by Pacific Harvest Catering. A live

and silent auction will highlight the culinary attraction. 5:30pm

$75, $425/table of six. 805-461-8317, www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com

JUNE 25

Atascadero Lakeside Wine FestivalThis signature event brings together more than 80 wineries and a dozen chefs

offering their renowned wines and food for tasting and sampling. Speak with

winemakers, vineyard owners, local artists and listen to live music.

4-8pm, $40/advance, $45 at the door, www.atascaderowinefestival.org

AVILA BEACH

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' MarketOn the Promenade – Fresh produce, local seafood, food booths & family fun.

4-8pm, 805-602-8266. Rainy day policy: I f it's raining at 2pm in Avila the day

of the market, the Fish & Farmers' Market is cancelled

ONGOING FRIDAYS

2 4 1 Happy Friday from 4 2 6at Wood Winery

Two for one wine tastings!Watch the sunset, listen to the surf and start yourweekend off with a great glass of wine. ww w.wildwoodwine.com

JULY 8, AUGUST 12Avila Baywatch Sunset Cruisewith AlapayExperienceAvila Beachfrom the calmwaters of the bay, whileenjoyingappetizers,

live musicwithSteveMyersandAlapaywine. Alwaysa sell-out, limitedto 44

people/cruise. 805/595-2632, [email protected], www.alapaycellars.com

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the water-

front on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine

and converse with the artist s. Open late till 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers’Market in Morro BayFresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592

ONGOING

Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’sJoin Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine withWine-

maker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppe's

personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and

exotic foods. 805-995-1006, w ww.hoppesbistro.com

JUNE 4

Morro Bay Music FestivalFeatures an eclectic mix of musical styles, seafood BBQ, great microbrews, a

variety of vendors and the Central Coast's largest outdoor dance floor.This

event is put on by MBHF, Inc., a nonprofit community benefit corporation.

Free with donation of canned food item. 11 am-7pm, 805- 772-1155

JUNE 5Cambria Winery features Marilyn Dover Benson

Popular local artist will be featuring a wide selection of her paintings. 11am-

4pm. http://web.mac.com/donaldbenson2/, 805 938-7318

JULY 2

Cambria HolidayWine & Beer FestivalCambria Vet's Hall, 1111 Main Street, Cambria – A Cambria Lions Club

sponsored fundraiser with all proceeds going to the CambriaTeen Center.

1-5pm, $25/includes wine, beer tasting and BBQ. 805 -458-7661

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Pinot Noir Blending Seminar at Wild Horse WineryTempleton – Learn the art of blending wine. Experience first h and what being

a winemaker is all about. Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and

learn what terroir truly means. Each part icipant creates their own blend to take

home. $50, $35/wine club. By appointment 11am or 2pm, Limit 10RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected]

ONGOING TUESDAYSIndulge Level 4 Winery FeatureDowntown Paso Robles – A different winery each week. All wines will be

available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111

ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Pizzas at Opolo VineyardsGourmetpizzasfrom theirwood burningoven or Opolo's Cevapcicisandwichesall

pairedwith Opolowines. 12-4pm,$16-$18,www.opolo.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSTours & Tastings at Eberle WineryVIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour

805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYSFree Cooking Showat Idler’s Hospitality CateringFood samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guest

5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net

ONGOINGEvery Friday Wine Downat HearthstoneWith warmerweather on theway,enjoyappetizers,music& great wines on

patio.Greatfood pairings& beautiful sunsets.4-7pm, thisweeksperformers

appetizers at www.facebook.com/HearthstoneWines, 805-238-2544

MOST SATURDAYSFirst Crush Paso Wine 101Silver Horse Winery – An overview of Paso Robles' terroir and how it influe

wine taste, how wine is made and an introduction on how to taste and ev

uate wines while tasting several of the great wines that Paso Robles has to

offer. 11am-12:30m, $25, $20/Crush members, includes presentation and

flight. Wines vary by the month. Reservations requested, 877- 82-CRUSH

ONGOING SUNDAYSEnjoyThe Music at SculpterraWinetasting and music,what morecould youwant? 1-4pm,www.sculpterra

ONGOINGSongwriters at Playat Sculpterra WineryEvery Sunday, 1-4pm, www.sculpterra.com

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYDate Night Concert Series at La Bellasera

Enjoy live music in an intimate setting in La Bellasera's beautiful conferencroom. 7pm, $15, 805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com

ONGOING15 Degrees C Wine Shop & BarTempleton, 805-434-1554

• Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm

• Thursday: SpanishTapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm

• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7p

ONGOINGGo BallooningEnjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San

Miguel and Templeton.You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitu

of a few feet up to s everal thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers

trip.Weather permitting. Call for reservations. 805-458-1530

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYWine & The Arts at Ortman FamilyWines

A monthly celebration of wine and the arts with live music and an artexhibit. Free (tasting fees/wine by the glass $10-$12)

805-237-9009, www.ortmanfamilyvineyards.com

ONGOINGTHROUGH OCTOBERFriday Night Sunset Happy Hour at Mondo CellarsWine by the glass and by the bottle. Enjoy live entertainment and reasona

priced gourmet catered appetizers. 5pm till Sunset. No cover charge.

Winery, Bed & Breakfast and Event Facility, www.mondocellars.com

JUNE 1-30Art Exhibit by SandiHeller at Ortman FamilyWinesSandi’s work reflects passion for the outdoors, especially the beautiful scen

on the Central Coast of California. www.ortmanfamilyvineyards.com

JUNE 4Baby & Children’s FairPaso Robles Downtown City Park – Information booths from health care,

prenatal and infant care, children’s resources, face painting by Freckles the

Clown and more. Also vendors offering locally hand-made products and ot

great deals. 10am-3pm, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

JUNE 3Friday Afternoon withMiss Oddette’s at MeridianSpecializing in smoked beef tri-tip with her“Special Report”or“No Joke”B

sauces, join Miss Oddette for delicious samples of her BBQ sauces and incre

ible serving suggestions! 1-4pm, www.meridianvineyards.com

JUNE 32009 Futures PartySan Miguel – The first opportunity to taste 2009 premium First Crush variet

before they're blended and bottled. Also an opportunity for Crush Club

members, First Crush harvest customers, friends and family to barrel sample

fruits of their labor. Enjoy barrel samples, great First Crush wines, appetizer

artisan cheeses. 4-7pm, $10, $5/Crush Club members, N/C for 2009 First Cru

winemakers, w ww.firstcrushwinemaking.com, 805-434-2772

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JULY 23

Yeasts & YieldsWinemaking WorkshopSan Miguel – In the enology session they’re exploring "The Culture Club."

Harvest is just around the corner so it's time to start thinking about how they’re

going to ferment their wine. How does a winemaker choose which is the right

yeast for each wine from the thousands? In the vineyard, "Veni, vidi, veraison --

I came, I saw, I ripened."Veraison is the pivotal turning point in fruit ripening

and development. Find out what's happening inside those lucious berries as

they begin their final phase of ripening. 9am -12pm, $55/pp and $44/pp for

Crush Club members in advance. $65/pp at the door.

RSVP recommended, 805-434-2772, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com

PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Shell Beach Farmers Market

Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan

vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family

fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, [email protected]

ONGOING

Complimentary Limosine Service

with Pismo BeachWineryTheir complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated

driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach

Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour.

Limousine only travels from your resort to their winer y and back.

Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 6

Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves

Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach – 125+ vendors including: glass, sculpture,

textiles, jewelry, pottery, fine art, furniture, gourmet food, bath and beauty.

Live Music, onsite massage, children’s activities, international food booths,

coffee and pastries. 10am-4pm, free, dogs welcome, picnics encouraged!

www.artintheparkshellbeach.com, 805-704-8128

JUNE2-5

Wine, Waves & Beyond See page 20 for details of all the events.

• June3: TheCliffs Resort inPismoBeach – Barrelto Barrelevent featuring over

30local wineries. Featured artist ForeverStoked arton display, andmusicby local

bandMattMasih& theMessengers. Silent auctionincludes donations fromlocal

businesses as well as thewineries andbreweriesthroughout thecounty. Proceeds

will benefitTheAssociationof AmputeeSurfers (AmpSurf).5-8pm,$40 at the

door, www.winewavesandbeyond.com/index.php

JUNE 5Afternoon of Epicurean DelightsChapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach – Stroll through the lovely gardens,

enjoy the panoramic views, and sit poolside while t asting over 50 restaurants,

caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners of delicious foods and bever-

ages serving their delicacies and pouring their best. Live music and silent

auction featuring local art, hand-crafted jewelry, premium and reserve wines,

and much more. 11:30am-3:30pm, $85, 805-544-2498

JUN 24

Progressive Dinner: Winemaker Stroll in Shell Beach with TolosaGuests will enjoy a beautiful summer stroll between 3 great restaurants along

the ocean-side bluffs of Shell Beach. Start at Spyglass Restaurant with appe-

tizers paired. Next a walk to Lido Restaurant where chef Evan Treadwell will

tantilize your taste buds with a salad and main course.Then to Cliff’s Resort

where you’ll enjoy a decadent dessert course at Marisol Restaurant. All pairedwith delicious Tolosa wines. Limited to 30 guests, $100, $90/Club Price

805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

JULY 4

4th of July Fireworks on the Pier

Celebrate our nation's independence with music, food and a Grand Fireworks

Display from our famous 1,200 foot Pismo Pier. 800-443-7778.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSMaster the Art of Wine and Cheeseat Tolosa WineryFour cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is

paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony.

11am-4pm, RSVP, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

ONGOING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Summer Music Sessions at LaetitiaListen to beautiful sounds while you sip in the tasting room. 1-4pm

www.laetitiawine.com

ONGOING FRIDAY EVENINGS SPRING THROUGH FALLSips & Songs at Claiborne & ChurchillEnjoy the beautiful Central Coast evenings while sipping on some good wine,

enjoying local food and live music. 5:30-7:30pm, w ww.claibornechurchill.com

JUNE 3, 10,17, 24

Edna Valley Vineyard -Summer NightsLive Music. Lawn games available along with wine and appetizers for

purchasing. Bring friends and family! 5-7pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

JUNE 4SLO Wine & Grill Affair Wineries will gather on the historic Filipponi Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars to

compete in a friendly cook-off style event. Each winemaker will be on the grill

ready to serve up a signature grilled dish to pair with their wines. Guests will

vote on their favorite food and wine pairings to declare a “People’s Choice”

winner.There will also be a panel of local “celebrity”judges to give us an official

winner! Live music, local chocolate, olive oil and cheese vendors will also be on

hand to support Transitions. Benefits a very special non-profit organization in

SLO,Transitions Mental Health Association.10am-4pm, $35 ($40 at the door).

805-540-6526, [email protected] for tickets

JUNE 4

Tails of Holly“Woods”Benefit Dinner and AuctionAn evening of glitz, glamour, wine and food as they host their annual Gala at

the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. ww w.woodshumanesociety.org

JUNE 17Harmony Cellars NOVO Winemaker DinnerDine al fresco on NOVO's creek side patio. An eclectic menu of 'small plates'

artfully paired with Chuck's fruit-forward wines. Very limited seating.

RSVP, 805-927-1625, www.harmonycellars.com

JUNE 23-26

21st Annual SLO VintnersRoll Out the Barrels Weekendwww.slowine.com , 805 -541-5868

• Thu: Barrels in the Mission Plaza

• Fri: Winemaker Dinners and social events

• Sat-Sun: Passport to SLOWine Country! Entry to over 20 wineries where

Saturday they will experience wine and food pairings, reserve barreltastings, entertainment and special discounts and on Sunday they will

enjoy complimentary wine tasting, more barrel tastings and librar y and

reserve wines. $55, $30/designated drivers

JUNE 26Riedel Glass Symposiumat Edna Valley VineyardThe ReidelWine Glass Company was the first to understand how the shape of a

glass dramatically affects a wine's bouquet and flavor.Wait till you taste!

40 seats available. 1-3pm, $50 includes 4 Reidel glasses

RSVP, 805-544-5855 ext. 28, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

JULY 29, AUGUST 26Movie Nightat Edna Valley VineyardBring you low lawn chair, blanket and a picnic - no outside beverages.

Popcorn is included, 7:30-10pm, $10, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

LOMPOC/BUELLTON

JUNE 4Outstanding in the Field Farm toTable Dinner at AmpelosA great winemaker dinner with Outstanding in the Field which is a roving culi-

nary adventure – literally a restaurant without walls. Since 1999 they have set

the long table at farms or gardens, on mountain tops or in s ea caves, on islands

or at ranches. Ingredients for the meal almost all local (sourced within a mile of

the table!) and prepared by celebrated chef, Clark Staub, Full of Life Foods. After

a tour of the vineyard by PeterWork (winemaker and farmer), all settle in:

farmers, producers, culinary artisans and diners sharing the long table. 4pm,

$200, www.ampeloscellars.com

JUNE 26Taste of Central CoastFlag is Up Farms, Buellton –Established as a fine food and wine tasting ev

this event showcases local talent while raising funds to support the over 1

foster and high-needs children and families served annually by the Family

Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs, world class wine

and live music, in addition to a silent and live auction of incredible items.

$75, 3-6:30pm, www.fcni.org, 866-781-3535

AUGUST 13

Vintage Pinot Noir Release Partyat FoleyLompoc – Celebrate the release of their 2009Vintage Pinot Noirs. A histor

parcel located in the Sta. (Santa) Rita Hills region of the Santa Ynez Valley

Rancho Santa Rosa was formerly a thoroughbred horse ranch. In 1998, the

acre property was purchased and planted to 230 acres of vineyard.The han

some stables have been refurbished to house t he winery, with tremendou

detail going into the planning of a modern facility, while honoring age-old

winemaking tradition. www.FoleyWines.com

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Cafe$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSGlobal Gardens Organic Food TastingEnjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3

805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYSFree Concert Series at FirestoneLos Olivos – Free event that you can enjoy with your whole family, childre

pets are welcome to join.Wines and snacks available for purchase in the

tasting room or bring a picnic. 6-9pm www.firestonewine.com

• June 3:Valley Bird Band

• July 1: The Koles

• August 5: Burning James and the Funky Flames

• Sept. 2: Do No Harm

JUNE 11Engraving Party at Carina CellarsEngraver Laureen Crisafulli will be at the Los Olivos tasting room to engrav

your purchases! Engrave your tasting glass, or that bottle of Clairvoyant yo

love so much. $7/bottle to engrave for Iconoclast members, $10/bottle to

engrave for general public. 805-688-2459 to place your pre-order today!

SANTA BARBARAONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at East Beach WineHostedby a winemaker, winery owner orwine broker. 8 -10winesto taste.

4-7pm,contact for currenthost listing,805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSDowntownWalking ToursGuided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic area

Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, [email protected], 805-965-6307

ONGOINGC‘est CheeseStop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up t

selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various trea

all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318

ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Live Music at OreanaWineryWine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, w ww.oreanawinery.com

JUNE 3Light and Line:Visions of Mediterranean ArchitectureArchitectural Foundation Gallery , Acheson House – A scholar of medieval

history, Fossek Fikri brings a unique perspective on art and architecture to

acrylic paintings on canvas. Opening reception, 5-7pm. Show t hru July 8th

www.afsb.org, 805-965-6307

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JUNE 3-5Corks for a CureCorks for a Cure is an opportunity to tour and taste the wines of Santa Barbara

County wineries while contributing to the advancements in children's cancer

research. Tastings at 15 of the participating wineries. 12-7pm, $50

www.kintera.org/site/c.9hJILXMEKbKWE/b.6612425/k.BDED/Home.htm

JUNE 5Taste of the NationMontecito Country Club – Enjoy an impressive collection of the best chefs and

restaurants in Santa Barbara. Taste from an array of select wines and special

dishes prepared by over 20 of Santa Barbara's top restaurants. One of a kindsilent and live auction items. 3-6pm, $65/in advance, $ 75 day of event. For

tickets and information www.strength.org/santabarbara/

JUNE 16WINE U -Wine Education Program at Oreana

WINE U is the new wine education program. Each semeter will consist of 4

classes, one night a week, for 4 weeks, 5:30-7pm. Interactive tastings, barrel

samples, winemaking demos and more! $75pp/semester and includes a bottle

of wine from the final class. ww w.oreanawinery.com

JUNE 25Santa Barbara Wine FestivalSanta Barbara Natural History Museum – Support the Museum and its

programs for more than 40,000 school children each year. 2-5pm, For tickets

and event information, email [email protected], 805-682-4711 ext. 112

JULY 14-16California Wine Festival

www.californiawinefestival.com, a variety of ticket options online only• Thur: De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard – Old Spanish Nights -Tapas and Wine

Tasting.The night is charged with exciting Spanish music, passionate flamenco

dancing and spicy tapas appet izers. Santa Barbara County's finest wines will be

spotlighted along with hot Spanish imports! Don't miss this festive upscale

event! 6-8:30pm

• Fri: Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort’s Reagan Room – RiedelWine Glass

Seminar & Tasting. Attendees will explore how the shape and size of the glass

effects the perception of the wine on the palate. Conducted by an exper t from

the Riedel Glassware Company. Each attendee will receive their own set (to

take home) of four varietal specific wine glasses (valued at $123) for the

seminar/tasting. 4:30-6pm

• Fri: Chase Palm Park (near carousel) – Sunset Rare & ReserveWine Tasting.

This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a champagne reception

under the stars. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with

gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan chees es, even fresh strawber-

ries dipped in a chocolate fountain while live bluesy jazz keeps things super

cool. 6:30-9pm

• Sat: Beachside Wine Festival – Chase Palm Park Oceanside. This is the

“Biggest Wine Festival Under the Sun”in Santa Barbara! A spectacular gath-

ering of over 200 of California's finest wines from ever y wine region in the

state – showcasing a total of over 350 fine wines at our sunny beach front

location. Over 2,500 wine fans will grab their glass and start swirling and

sipping just a frisbee throw away from the sparkling Pacific, while live music on

stage keeps the party going. 1-4pm

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOINGFriday Night Wine Downat Costa de OroGreat way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese

plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com

JULY 22-23

The Chardonnay Symposium

Learn California's wine-producing regions and winemaking styles and their

effects on this versatile Burgundian varietal. Full-day tickets/$125, includesyour choice of panel discussions, lunch, transportation, admission to the Grand

Chardonnay Tasting, a Riedel wine glass and gift bag. $65/Grand Chardonnay

Tasting Event only. www.thechardonnaysymposium.com

• Fri: 4-5:30pm, Sierra MadreVineyard Tour & ClonalTasting – Join

winemaker Steve Rasmussen and proprietor Doug Circle on a tour of

Sierra Madre Vineyard. Barrel samples & finished wines presented and

tasted with experts.

• Fri: 6:30-9pm, Sierra Madre Vineyards welcome feast featuring Chef Rick's

Ultimately Fine Gourmet Barbecue paired with Sierra Madre's award

winning Chardonnays. And bring your favorite Chardonnay to share!

$95/clonal tasting & barbecue, $50/ Barbecue only

• Sat: 9:30-5 pm,The Chardonnay Symposium Full Day Event. Two morning

sessions at Bien Nacido Vineyards andTantara Winery, with Wine Enthusi-

ast's Steve Heimoff and Karen MacNeil, author ofThe Wine Bible. Full-day

attendees are invited to a VIP lunch at Au Bon Climat Winery,12-1:30pm

Then transported toThe Grand ChardonnayTasting

• Sat: 2-5 pm, The Grand Chardonnay Tasting. 60 wineries from Washing-

ton, Oregon, Sonoma and California's Central Coast at the beautiful Byron

Vineyard andWinery. Guests will sample hundreds of Chardonnays

paired with gourmet foods provided by local restaurants and caterers.

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOINGArt at ArtisteWineryEach quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels

from the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com

JUNE 11Hidden Gems of CaliforniaThis fundraiser features home and boutique winemakers in one of the most

beautiful settings in the Valley. Last year, eleven participants served sixteen

wines for tasting, donated them for auct ion and competed for ribbons to raise

funds for PHP. Appetizers, live music and a live and silent auc tion of great

lifestyle items are also featured. 3-6pm, $50, ww w.syvphp.org

JUNE 17-1923rd Annual Live Oak Music FestivalIn the hills in SantaYnez Valley – 16 main-stage acts from folk, bluegrass and

gospel to Tex-Mex, boogie-woogie and jazz – showcasing some of the finest

musicians in the world. Features music and activities for the entire family,

including children’s programs and activities, an ar twalk, arts & crafts booths

and a tent where Live Oak merchandise can be purchased.

For tickets and information, 805-781-3030, www.liveoakfest.org

SOLVANG

ONGOING THURSDAYSWandering Dog Wine Bar presentBlind Tasting ThursdayChallenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every we

features different varietals, regions, etc. No reservations required. 4-7pm

Must be 21, 805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAYLive Music in the Tasting Room

at Sort This Out CellarsKeep a lookout for special band per formances that you won't want to m

www.sortthisoutcellars.com

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYSNate Latta and His RockabillyRevue at Sort This out CellarsAn evening of Hootenanny proportions (at least what they can fit into a

corner of the tasting room). Come out for some uninhibited musical fun

enjoy wine specials and giveaways. www.sortthisoutcellars.com

JUNE 11HRHThe Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark to Visit SolvangHis Royal Highness the Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark will visit Solva

help celebrate the cit y’s Centennial. www.Solvang100.com

JUNE 18Wandering Dog Wine Bar's Vin Voya

Enjoy a day of boutique wine, beautiful scenery and an exclusive look aprivate vineyard estates, not yet open to the public.The day entails tran

tion from the bar to each host location; Larner Vineyard and Refugio Ra

Vineyard. Speak one-on-one with the winemakers! Sample wines from

local producers that are also featured atWandering Dog Wine Bar. A go

wine country lunch will be provided by EAT THIS! Catering. Special prici

day of the event. The buses will drop everyone off back at the bar aroun

11am-4pm, $85, must be 21. www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

JUNE 12

25th Annual Ojai Wine FestivalOver 60 wineries, 15 premium brews. Buy your tickets early and save up

30%! Tiered pricing for general admission tickets starting at $35 and ar

on event day. General admission includes a souvenir wine glass, entr y i

festival, unlimited tastes of wine or beer, live music, free boat rides and

afternoon! VIP admission includes all the benefits of general admissionexclusive entry into the VIP Lounge where you can enjoy wines and bee

the glass as well as free hors d'oeuvres all in a shaded area with seating

lakefront.VI P presale tickets are $75 if purchased by noon June 10th or

event day, limited. Children under 16 years gain free entry with a paid a

Free shuttle rides from Ojai sponsored by Roadrunner Shuttle ser vice.

Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount.

1-800-648-4881, [email protected].

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by Brette Ann Womack

Within the rolling hills and temperate

maritime climate of the Edna Valley appella-

tion, a beautiful tasting room and quality

wines can often be mutually exclusive. Anexception is Talley Vineyards. 2011 marks the

25th anniversary of Talley Vineyards and it is

no wonder this local family has been

attracting guests to their property for a

quarter of a century. After making the turn off

of Lopez Drive, wildflowers and farmland

accompany the views of the estate vineyard.

A charming courtyard surrounds the entrance

to the tasting room. Plenty of seating is avail-

able for guests to enjoy their wine tasting

outside and take advantage of the mildArroyo Grande valley weather which has an

average of 70 degrees year round.

Open the large wooden doors to the

tasting room and immediately take in the

expansive views, most notably including the

famed Rincon Vineyard. Once the sights of

the gorgeous property have been successfully

examined, peruse the bountiful gift items

beautifully displayed around the unrestricted

and welcoming space. The tasting room is

open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

during which guests can choose their flight of

five wines from either a regular menu ($6) or

a distinctive menu ($12). Enjoy both the

Talley Estate and Bishop’s Peak wines.For those looking for a unique and educa-

tional experience, Talley’s Guest Services

Coordinator, Andy McDaniel, offers an

expansive array of Guest Services for wine

novices and wine aficionados alike. The

Estate Tour and Tasting, $35 per person,

takes you on a one and a half hour journey

encompassing all that is “Rincon”. Learn

about the vineyard, winery and wines from

the word that has become synonymic with

quality and elegance from Talley’s es

wines. To taste Talley’s most exclusive of

ings and vintages, opt for the Special Rese

and Library Tasting, $25 per pers

intended to expand the guests wine kno

edge. A casual tour and tasting is offered

only $15 per person and non tasters can

included for $10.

Throughout the month of June 20

Talley is pleased to offer “Chardonnay Exp

ences” in which the Tasting Room focuses

a different Chardonnay vineyard each

Guests can enjoy tours of the vineyard, ex

sive tasting of library wines, current relea

and barrel samples accompanied by che

plate. On June 23rd, Talley is participatin

the SLO Vintner’s Roll out the Barrels Pport Weekend. Plan on joining the Ta

family for a fun-filled day, including

music from Big Daddy’s Blues band

sirloin sandwiches alongside current relea

and barrel samples.

Call (805) 489-0446 ext. 25 or em

[email protected] to h

Andy set up a one of a kind Talley experie

for you or simply stop by the tasting room

help Talley celebrate their 25th anniversar

Preferred Tasting Room:

Talley Vineyards



Tickets for the 16th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival are

going fast according to Wine Festival organizers. Take one part beau-

tiful lake park, two parts great music and food and 80 parts fantastic

wine, mix them all together, and you get the 16th Annual Atascadero

Lakeside Wine Festival scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June

25th, at Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero.Tickets for the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival are $40 each when

purchased in advance, $45 at the door. The festival is a benefit for the

Charles Paddock Zoo and other local community projects.

“There is no doubt we’ve been discovered,” said Wine Festival

Board Chairperson Barbie Butz. “We have visitors coming from near

and far for this year’s festival. Many are repeat visitors and many are

first-timers.”

Butz said she feels the unique ambiance of the Atascadero Lake

Park has a lot to do with the

festival’s popularity. “The rolling

green lawn and the towering

shade trees give the festival roomto spread out,” said Butz. “It

makes for a really comfortable

and informal atmosphere. Wine

lovers just love this park.” Of

course, it wouldn’t be a wine

festival without the wine, and the

Atascadero Lakeside Wine

Festival has that. Some 80

wineries will dot the parkscape,

pouring amazing varietals from

the local wine country. Wines will

be accompanied by food fromnoted local chefs. It’s an unprece-

dented partnership celebrating

California’s Central Coast Wine

Region with an incredible bounty

of food, wine and music while

raising funds for Atascadero’s

Charles Paddock Zoo and local

community projects. Participants

experience first-hand the diver-

sity and world-class quality of the

region’s artisanal wine, food and

distinctive connoisseur experi-ences.

Revelers will enjoy reclining

on the lawn in front of the lake-

side bandstand to hear the

upbeat sounds of the popular

“Mighty Croon Dogs.”

The Atascadero Lakeside

Wine Festival will also feature an

art show and vendor area. More

information and tickets, visit

www.AtascaderoWineFestival.org or call (805) 462-0177.

Visitors will sample wine and food and have the opportunit

speak with winemakers and chefs. Shuttle service will be availa

throughout the festival. Shuttle route information can be found

the website at www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com. It’s the perfect ti

and place to experience first-hand the diversity and world-cquality of the region’s artisanal products.

Sponsors for this year’s event include the Access Visitors Gu

ColorCraft Printing, Fox 11-TV, KCOY 12-TV, NetSmith, T

Tribune, Certified Folder Display Service Inc., H&R Block, Spenc

Market, Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center, Wine Reg

News, Wine Country Weekly, the City of Atascadero, the San L

Obispo County Regional Transit Authority, San Luis Obispo Cou

Supervisor Jim Patterson and Waste Management.

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by Brette Ann Womack

In the heart of the Edna Valley, the Jack

Niven Hospitality Center offers what is

arguably the finest view in San Luis Obispo.

From this beautiful location, artfully crafted

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other varietals are

served. Much of the wine is made from

Paragon Vineyards which surrounds the prop-

erty. Inside, thoughtfully selected vinicultural

gift and gourmet food items fill the great room.

After the first sip of wine, spending an after-

noon perusing the Hospitality Center is

inevitable.

Conveniently located just off of Highway

227, the scenery bordering the HospitalityCenter is accented by roses and pepper trees.

A demonstration vineyard, which allows guests to learn about the vari-

etals grown in the Edna Valley, is surrounded by ample parking. A

bountiful garden and the sweet smell of jasmine act as a guide to the

tall glass entry doors. Upon entering, the jaw dropping view – show-

casing Islay Peak, the Seven Sisters and Paragon Vineyard – draws

guests to the wine tasting bar. The tasting menu boasts a wide selec-

tion of wines including reserves, such as the Paragon Vineyard

Chardonnay, which are available only through the Hospitality Center.

While mostly known for Edna Valley Pinot Noir with regards to the

reds, the Petite Syrah from Paso Robles is

exciting and delicious addition to the flight.

Join the welcoming hospitality staff year-ro

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and sample E

Valley Vineyard’s artisanal wines. During hol

weekends the Hospitality Center offers celebra

events, including a Memorial Day sale with rec

paired with Edna Valley Vineyard wines.

Fridays in June, local musicians play from 5

p.m. and all are welcome to join for appetizers

wine by the glass. Edna Valley Vineyard is pa

ipating in the SLO Vintners 21st Roll out

Barrels. On Friday the 24th, Those Guys perf

from 5 to 8 p.m. Food and wine pairings,

music and a huge warehouse sale will be avail

to Passport holders on Saturday. For more inmation, call (805) 544-5855 ext. 28 or send

email to [email protected].

Jack Niven Hospitality Center is “one of the best places in w

country to be married,” according to Wine Enthusiast Magazine. E

Valley Vineyard hosts weddings and private parties from the most

mate gatherings to lavish weddings for up to 250 guests. Tina Ho

has a long standing reputation for superior service and organizat

contact her for details at [email protected].

Edna Valley Vineyard’s Jack Niven Hospitality Center is a must

location for any local resident or visitor in San Luis Obispo.

Preferred Tasting Room:

Edna Valley Vineyard

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Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, June 5Tickets are still available for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights,

which will be on Sunday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the

beautiful and tranquil grounds of the historic Chapman House by the

Sea in Shell Beach. You are invited to stroll through the lovely gardens,enjoy the panoramic views, and sit poolside while tasting a wide array

of delicious foods and beverages. Guests will also enjoy a variety of live

music, provided this year by eight musical groups, and partake in a

silent auction with items featuring local art, hand-crafted jewelry,

premium and reserve wines, and much more.

Over fifty of the most renowned and award-winning restaurants,

caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners in the county will be

serving their delicacies and pouring their best.

Tickets for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights are $85 and may be

purchased at Crushed Grape in San Luis Obispo, the San Luis Obispo

and Arroyo Grande Chambers of Commerce, or by calling Health

Services Office: (805) 544-2498.Participating vintners this year will be Alapay Cellars, Cambria

Winery & Vineyard, Chamisal, Cottonwood Canyon Winery, Castoro

Cellars, Clairborne and Churchill Vinters, Baileyana Winery, Brucher

Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard, Fratelli Perata Winery, Frolicking Frog

Winery, Henson Wines, Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, J Lohr Winery,

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon,

Peolton Cellars, Opolo, Ortman Family Vineyards, Saucelita Canyon

Winery, Sculpterra Winery, Still Waters Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vine-

yard Tolosa Winery, Vista Del Rey Vineyards and Wolff Vineyard. Tap

It Brewing Co. will be pouring beer, and coffee will be served by Koffee

Klatsch. Vendors serving their best are: Big Sky Café; Black Horse Espresso

& Bakery, Cracked Crab, Del’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Doc

Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab, Gardens of Avila, Greenhouse Grill & Café

Embassy Suites, Indigo Moon, Lido at Dolphin Bay Resort, Luna Red,

Morro Bay Mud Fudge, Novo, Phoenix Fine Catering, Sage at V

Grande, Seaside Cafe and Bakery, Spalsh Cafe, Tahoe Joes, Thai Ta

Trader Joe’s, Upper Crust Trattoria and Windows on the Water.

Now in its 24th year, this extraordinary event supports Commu Action Partnership Health Services, which provides necessary prev

tion services: medical, educational, and advocacy for underser

families, women, men, and youth throughout San Luis Ob

County.

Event Sponsors this year are: Breakaway Tours, BGA, Coast 10

Jay & Carol Devore, Joan Sargen, The Spice Hunter, Inc., Health P

Pharmacy, Inc., New Times, The Santa Maria Sun, Tolosa Pr

Wilkins Action Printing, Poor Richards Press, iiiDesign, and Morri

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by Georgina Stassi

In ink on my calendar, is June 2-5 when Pismo Beach hosts Wine,

Waves & Beyond to benefit AmpSurf, a non-profit organization

founded by Iraq Veteran Dana Cummings (http://www.ampsurf.org). At this event, Central California’s Wine Country meets the breath-

taking Central Coast. Some of the best Wineries, Breweries and Culi-

nary Artists will be participating. There are a wide-range of lodging

choices in Pismo and Shell Beach from which to choose. If you wish,

you can park your car and never return to it until you are ready to go

home which is how I prefer to spend many of my weekends getaways.

You can find many lodging choices by visiting classiccali-

fornia.com. There are many oceanfront resorts with world class

amenities, beautiful pools and direct access to pristine beaches. The

Cliffs resort will be hosting Barrel to Barrel, a casual, festive event to

taste the best of Central California wines and cuisine. Other classic

California activities will include long board surfing competitions for

amputee surfers, winemakers and brew masters; a classic Volkswagen

exhibition; a surf film and awards ceremony.

The Cliffs Resort will hold the Brew Master Dinner by Firestone

Brewery, a sponsor and supporter of AmpSurf. I asked event sponsor

Chuck Carlson, Winemaker of Curtis Winery owned by the Firestone

Family, why this event is so important to them and he said, “For Adam

Firestone, a Marine, it’s personal; it’s an opportunity for all of us to

support and help the vets that have done a great service for our coun

This dinner pairs Firestone handcrafted beers with dishes prepa

by regional Executive Chefs. I can guarantee wine-lovers will w

away with a new appreciation for this art. I am a wine snob, so I

given a tasting and was knocked out by these pairings. Some pairiwill include Cayucos Abalone Cerviche, Meyer Lemon Marinade

Black Bean Relish, Firestone Honey Blond; Hearst Ranch Skirt St

Tacos & Short Rib Taquitos, Pickled Watermelon Radish & Kumq

Slices, Firestone Union Jack; Local Artisan Cheeses, Firestone Dou

Jack; Whoopie Pies, Firestone Barley Wine.

For infomation go to winewavesandbeyond.com.

Benefit for AmpSurf: Wine, Waves & Beyond

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San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announced the dates of t

popular spring wine event. Their 21st annual Roll Out the Bar Weekend has moved to a new summer date. You can now kick s

your summer with SLO Vintners on June 23-26. There will be m

than twenty-five participating wineries in the San Luis Obispo W

Region participating in this event. This four-day event consists of th

major components: Barrels In The Plaza, Winemaker Dinners, and

popular two-day Passport to Wine Country.

Thursday June 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm – Barrels In the Plaza

In San Luis Obispo’s historic downtown Mission Plaza SLO t

will feature “grown here, made here” with the Perfect Pairings! fr

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. SLO Vintner’s will partner with local chefs to go

by side and pair up the perfect culinary bites with the perfect sampof wines. This will be the ultimate way to celebrate a complete c

nary experience right from the terroir of San Luis Obispo. Tickets

$30 each.

Friday June 24th – Winemaker Dinners with San Luis Obispo Wineries

Enjoy special culinary experiences with the winemakers and p

cipals for a delicious way to meet the people who shaped the reg

More details on these dinners can be found at www.slowine.com.

Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th 11am-4pm

Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend

The annual two-day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), allow visitors to San Luis Obispo entry to 20 wineries where they w

experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, entert

ment and special discounts. Saturday is typically the grand affair, w

Sunday is focused mostly on the wines and special discounts.

“This is a perfect way to portray the beautiful place that we live, a

the bounty it provides for us. Not only is it a great educatio

weekend, but it is ‘over the top’ when it comes to the food and w

presented at all the events. The perfect four days, for both locals as w

as for out of town tourists longing for a small town escape,” said Be

Gray, San Luis Obispo Vintners Executive Director. For more infor

tion, visit their website at www.slowine.com. Tickets are available n

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ADELINA’S BISTRO & MARKETPLACEHand Crafted Meals by Chef Pandee Pearson Featuring Farmer’s Market Fresh Produce and LocalWinesMinutes from town but a world away from the everyday. Located within the Monarch Club at Trilogy

1645 TRILOGY PARKWAY • NIPOMO • 805.343.7510 • www.adelinasbistro.com

MAMA'S MEATBALLFine Italian Restaurant and Catering

Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating

seasonal menus by using only the finest and

freshest ingredients.

570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135www.mamasmeatball.com

805-544-0861

W I N E C O U N T R Y T H I S M O N T H

WINE COUNTRY D IN ING

Business owner and restaurant affi-

cianado Jim Spallino, together with AlfonsoCurti, former executive chef of Grappolo inSanta Ynez, have a winning combinationfor Orcutt’s next big thing: a local Italiantrattoria. Both Spallino and Curti havedreamed of having a restaurant of their ownand when the opportunity to take on theWine Cottage Bistro presented itself, theyjumped! Curti, a native Calabrian, movedto California from Italy a little more thanten years ago and made a name for himself

working at his family’s restaurant in Santa

Ynez during that time. His culinary careerbegan as a young teenager where heworked in a family bakery and later heserved in the Italian Army as a chef fortroops. Perhaps his greatest teachers werehis Nonna and Mamma where he learnedthe heart of Italian cooking.

When Spallino frequented the familyrestaurant in Santa Ynez, right away hezeroed in on the heart of the place: Chef Curti – and planted the seed for Alfonso todream of having his own trattoria.

Trattoria Uliveto is a gathering place forfamilies, friends, business associates, localsand tourists with a passion for quality foodand fine wine. You will be transported to asmall trattoria in the heart of Italy whenyou meet the staff, taste the food and soakin the atmosphere. Favorite offerings startwith the Grissini: homemade breadsticks,wrapped in prosciutto and soaked in butterand sage, then a salad of arugula, parme-sean, lemon and extra virgin olive oil. For

the main course one might try a pasta of penne, sausage and mushrooms in a tomcream sauce or a pizza from a wood-burning pizza oven. Meat lovers will nobe disappointed with a bistecca of the daprepared to your liking or perhaps thebreaded pork chop with arugula, tomatoand extra virgin olive oil. Lastly, your swtooth will be satiated with a rich chocolamousse or perhaps Alfonso’s “Torta dellaNonna.” Come experience a quick escapto the Mediterranean and enjoy fine locafare at Trattoria Uliveto. Restaurant hourdinner is Tuesday through Sunday from 5to 10 p.m. and lunch is Tuesday throughFriday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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8th Annual Paso Pinot & Paella Festival, June 5


20 Paso Pinot Noir Prouducets & 20 Great Chefs

The 8th Annual Paso Pinot & Paella Festival will be held Sunday,

June 5 from 2 to 5 p.m., in the beautiful Templeton Community Park.

Join the Pinot Noir produces are 20 of the best Central Coast chefs,

with live music by Incendio.

Established in 2003 by Windward Vineyard, the festival is a labor

of love by all participants. Each year, all proceeds are donated to

programs that support youth arts in San Luis Obispo County.

Mingle with the winemakers and discover how the sense of place,

or terroir, is reflected in each bottle. Taste why leading food magazi

identify this area as a great place for wonderful cuisine made w

locally grown and farm-fresh ingredients.

Tickets include a souvenir Burgundy-style fine wine glass, 20 P

Pinot Noirs, tastes of 20 paellas, live music by Incendio and danci

if you like. All occurs under the shade of giant oak trees in the pa

Blankets and lawn chairs welcome.

Tickets are $65 per person. Addition details are available on

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Hop On/Hop Off Shuttle Service Opens In Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez Valley A new wine tasting transportation service is being launched to

serve Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. Unlike other wine

touring options, The Wine Line will allow tasters to hop on and hop

off of their shuttles like a city bus, choose the wineries they want tovisit and stay as long as they like. The door-to-door service offers an

excellent way to safely taste wines without a designated driver and to

pick your pace of tasting.

Owner/Operator Jason Westfall launched The Wine Line in April.

After a frustrating wine tasting trip with friends, Jason Westfall desired

a better solution to organized wine tasting and the risk of drinking and

driving. Private cars were expensive and large groups with guides were

unappealing to them. They didn’t want to be held to a schedule or told

how or what to taste. They wanted freedom of choice at a reasonable

price and a safer mode of transportation. He envisioned a shuttle that

you could jump on and off as you wish at numerous wineries. “Themost important part of the service is we give people a safe and flexible

alternative to drinking and driving” says Jason. After successfully

running the same service in Paso Robles for the past two years, he

knew it was time to expand.

The service will initially operate on a circular route that runs from

Los Olivos up through Foxen Canyon. The Wine Line has partnered

with over 30 premier wineries as destination points. The two vehicles

will stop at each winery approximately every 40 minutes. The service

operates like a modified city bus with specific stops throughout

day. Customers can just pick and choose from the wineries servi

where they’d like to “hop off” all day long. Standard operating days

Thursday through Sunday (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The shuttles

pick up clients at their hotel or residence and safely deliver them bwhen they so desire. The cost for all day service is $79.95 per pers

but military, get a $10 discount off the regular price.

The two shuttles operate from their home base in Solvang. T

modern Dodge Sprinter van runs on environmentally frien

biodiesel. “We wanted to make as little impact on the environmen

possible,” said Westfall, “and we figured that people would feel be

about their choice of transportation if we were green.”

ABOUT

The Wine Line is the best choice for safe and fun wine tasting

touring in the Paso Robles and Santa Barbara wine countries. It

“hop on, hop off” shuttle service that provides flexibility in w

tasting. Modern vans travel a circular route and stop at designa

wineries every 40 minutes. Wine Line seven days a week from 10

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for Mon

through Wednesday tours for groups of eight or more. More infor

tion is available on their website at www.HopOnTheWineLine.com

call (805) 610 8267 or 1-888-9-WINE-LINE, or send an emai

[email protected].

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Located at the northern tip of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, Pretty-

Smith Vineyards & Winery offers visitors a big dose of the friendlyhospitality that the area is known for. Owner/winemaker, Lisa Pretty,

personally welcomes each guest with a warm smile and an offer to

begin the tasting the line-up of the estate grown Bordeaux varietals

and blends.

The tasting room can be found in the hilltop winery with

wonderful views of both the golden hills of San Miguel and the estate

vineyards. While the majority of the vineyards still host the original

plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sauvi-

gnon Blanc, a few acres have been replanted to include Malbec.

Working with the estate fruit, it is the blends that really let Lisa exp

her wine style. Palette de Rouge is Pretty-Smith’s signature wine always contains a barrel select blend of the best the vintage has

offer. Three different vintages are currently available for tasting – e

one has a distinctive personality. The female touch can definitely

detected in the wine – the style is soft, smooth and silky with a lov

velvet texture. The reds are aged in French and Hungarian oak bar

for up to four years, then bottled aged for an additional year prio

release. This is an extraordinary boon to the wine drinker who d

not want to wait two or three years for a wine to begin to show

promise.

Throughout the vineyards and winery, the spirit of Kokopelli

be felt. Known as the God of Fertility who played his flute to make

sun rise and crops abundant, Kokopelli has provided inspiration

Lisa as she nurtures the vines and hand crafts the wines. His imag

often found on the wine labels, with each release featuring a uniq

series of “Pretty-glyphs”, oil paintings created by Lisa in the wine

art studio.

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P L E A S A N T VA L L E YWelcome to

SILVER HORSEWINERY

2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel805-467-WINE

Open Friday-Sunday 11-5or by appointment

Come see what everyone is talking about!

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by Lisa Pretty

Tom Myers joined the Castoro team as

Head Winemaker in 1990. Twenty-one yearslater he is producing approximately 55,000

cases under the Castoro brand along with

owner Niels Udsen, assistant winemaker

Mikel Olsten and enologist Sherrie Holzer.

The winemaking team all share Niels’ vision

of creating “dam fine wines” at a price point

that consumers can enjoy daily.

“Our wines are easily accessible with

something for every palate. I like to empha-

size fruit characteristics true to the grape vari-

etal with just a hint of oak and

well…something you can call yummy,” saysTom. He is very proud of the high quality

wine that they are able to deliver at every day

drinking prices. “I want to produce the best

wines I possibly can, but in the end, I

wouldn’t feel good about making wines that

only a small percentage of the population can

afford. We produce honest wines that are an

honest value. Our wines allow people to

include quality wine in their daily lifestyle,

without breaking the bank. I love it when I

get a comment such as “your wine is as good

as wines I have paid much more much for””.

Tom’s ability to create technically correct

wines is in large part due to his interest inscience. He received his Bachelor of Science,

followed by his Masters of Science, in Biolog-

ical Science/Botany from Michigan State

University. His interest in winemaking

brought him west, to the University of Cali-

fornia at Davis, where he received his Masters

in Food Science with an Enology/Viticulture

focus. “The wide range of science that is

incorporated into winemaking – microbi-

ology, chemistry and physics – piqued my

interest from the beginning,” explains Myers.One of the things that Tom enjoys about

producing wines at Castoro is that he is given

a great deal of latitude in terms of wine style

and choices of grape. Castoro owns vineyards

scattered throughout both the eastside and

westside of Paso Robles; however, in addition

to using their estate grapes they source fruit

from approximately twenty other vineyards.

The wide selection of grapes gives Tom the

freedom to select the best fruit to create wines

that best represent the area.

The current list of wines available

Castoro includes over thirty different wi

with most offered at less than $20 per botTom is proud of all the wines at Castoro

his favorite tends to change. Right now hi

to wine is the 2007 Zinfusion – a blend

Zinfandel from several vineyards with a l

Petite Sirah. The big, bold fruit flavors m

this a popular wine for many people. Be s

to stop by the Castoro tasting room and f

your own favorite. With the selection

wines including Chardonnay, Roussan

Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Malbec, Tempran

Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, CaberFranc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel

several blends you will be sure to find som

thing that suits your palate.

The tasting room is located at 1315

Bethel Road just off of Highway 46 Wes

Templeton in a Mediterranean-style build

Visitors can sample Castoro Cellars’ “D

Fine wines” from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. da

For additional information, visit the web

at castorocellars.com or call (805) 238-07

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Per Bacco Cellars Hosts 4th Annual SLO Wine & Grill Affai Join some of San Luis Obispo’s best wineries for

an affair like none other! The 4th Annual SLO Wine

& Grill Affair is an exciting event that benefits a

very special non-profit organization in SLO, Transi-

tions Mental Health Association. Transitions-

Mental Health Association is a non-profit organiza-

tion that helps children and adults live, work and

grow in our community. TMHA operates 27

programs at over 35 locations that reach over 2,000

people and 1,500 families in San Luis Obispo and

Santa Barbara counties. The emphasis of TMHA’s

many services is to teach vital independent living

skills, and build a framework for community re-

entry through personal empowerment and hands

on experience. For over 30 years, T-MHA has been

dedicated to providing housing, employment, case

management and life-skills support to teens and

adults with mental illness; and support, resources

and education for their loved ones

Wineries will gather on the historic Filipponi

Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars to compete in a friendly

cook-off style event. Each winemaker will be on the

grill ready to serve up a signature grilled dish to pair

with their wines. Guests will vote on their favorite

food and wine pairings to declare a “People’s

Choice” winner. There will also be a panel of local

“celebrity” judges to give us an official winner! Live

music, local chocolate, olive oil and cheese vendors

will also be on hand to support Transitions.

This event has been a major success for the past

three years and this year is gearing up to be the best

yet! Don’t miss your chance to get tickets. Tickets

are $35 ($40 at the door). Call (805) 540-6526 or

email [email protected] for tickets.


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Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle, sloping hills, which

define the harbor from the landward side. Three piers

define the look from the oceanside; two are open to the

public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out over the water,

and the pier-based restaurants, which always offer fresh

seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor

with many fresh fish markets offering live crab, and fresh

seafood.

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AVILA BEACH

Don’t Miss:The Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation is pleased to annou

the grantees for funds from the 2011 Twenty-Seventh Annual CenCoast Wine Classic, to be held from July 7th through 10th, in A

Beach, Shell Beach, San Simeon, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo

Paso Robles. From net proceeds from the Wine Classic, the Founda

funds specific projects for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San L

Obispo County and Santa Barbara County whose missions are in

Healing, Performing or Studio Arts. Over the past seven years the Fo

dation has conferred grants totaling $1,615,943 to 76 such non-pro

Grants for 2011 will be conferred in early October in San Luis Obis

For 2011, the Wine Classic Foundation Board has chosen

following beneficiaries: Avila Beach Civic Association, The Center

Nanomedicine in Santa Barbara, Coast Caregiver Resource CenteSanta Barbara, Friends of Hapitok in San Luis Obispo, Friends of

Atascadero Martin Polin Library, Friends of the Visual Arts & Des

Academy in Santa Barbara, The Link Teens at Work Program in A

cadero & San Miguel, Loaves & Fishes in Paso Robles, North Cou

Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center in Lompoc & Santa Ma

Northern Chumash Cultural Preservation Kinship in San Luis Obis

Poetic Justice Project in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Master Chor

Wine Tasting at AVI L A BEACH




Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, The Sexual Assault Recovery &

Protection Program of SLO County in San Luis Obispo, United Cere-bral Palsy in San Luis Obispo and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in

Santa Barbara.

Over the Twenty-Six-Year History of the Central Coast Wine

Classic, it has been recognized as one of the top charity wine auctions

in America and has been lauded by such eminent publications as Wine

Spectator, which is one of the event’s annual sponsors, among others.

A major benefit for San Luis Obispo County tourism, the Wine Classic

hosted patrons from thirty states and almost two hundred California

communities during the 2010 event. The Official Hotel venue of the

2011 Central Coast Wine Classic is now the Avila Lighthouse Suites,

directly across the street from the beach and park in Downtown AvilaBeach.

The theme for 2011 is “The rejuvenation of Avila Beach,” with

many of the activities taking place in and around Avila Beach. Activi-

ties include a Barrel Tasting, a Reserve Tasting, various Symposia on

specific wine types, such as Malbec, Special Wines from Around the

World, and Chardonnay from throughout California, as well as a

Cooking Demonstration hosted by San Francisco Bay Area Culinary

Icon, Narsai David, Winery Dinners, including an Outdoor Winery

Dinner Concert at the Avila Beach Resort featuring world-renowned

percussionist Airto Moreira and his Group, a Black-Tie Dinne

Hearst Castle, featuring Chefs Roy Yamaguchi, D.K. Kodama George Mavrothalassitis from Hawaii, and the exciting Rare & F

Wine & Lifestyle Auction, featuring an array of fine wines and uni

lifestyle excursions in California, the United States and around

world to countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Africa, Australia

New Zealand.

The full Schedule of Activities may be seen by visiting the W

Classic website, www.centralcoastwineclassic.org. Information

reservations may be obtained by calling (805) 544-1285, or

emailing [email protected].

Oceanfront Wine TastingUnique gifts & apparel

Wines by the glass!

480 Front St. Avila Beach805.595.9663

www.wildwoodwine.comOpen Daily 11-5, Fri & Sat 11-6

Wish You Were Here!

Patiois

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SMVWINES presents The Chardonnay Symposium, an

insightful weekend of education and exploration designed to

enlighten wine consumers, industry professionals and media on

West Coast wine producing regions and winemaking styles, and

their effects on America's favorite wine. Now in its second year, The

Chardonnay Symposium is the only event of its kind in the United

States focusing on the golden grape and is hosted by the Santa

Maria Valley Wine Country Association at winery locations

throughout the Valley, with participants sampling hundreds of

Chardonnays from Washington, Oregon, Sonoma and the Cali-

fornia Central Coast.

Sierra Madre Vineyards winemaker Steve Rasmussen and propri-

etor Doug Circle kick off the weekend on Friday, July 22, with a

tour of their historic vineyard, exploring eight different clones of

Chardonnay, specifically matched to each block. An in-depth panel

discussion, highlighted by barrel samples and finished wines, will

explore the diversity of Chardonnay selections and rootstock mate-

rial, presented and tasted with experts in Chardonnay growing and

winemaking: Bob Steinhauer, 2010 Agriculturist of the Year, and

the foremost authority on the history of Chardonnay and editor of

the National Grape Registry, Nancy Sweet.Friday night, Sierra Madre Vineyards celebrates

its 40th anniversary at The Chardonnay Sympo-

sium Welcome Barbecue feast featuring Chef Rick’s

Ultimately Fine Gourmet food paired with Sierra

Madre’s award-winning Chardonnays. Guests are

invited to bring their favorite Chardonnay to share.

Limited tickets for both the clonal tour and tasting

and welcome barbecue are $95. The Chardonnay

Symposium Welcome Barbecue tickets can be

purchased separately for $50 per person.

July 23, Saturday's premier, full-day event

begins at 9:30 a.m. with two morning educational

panel sessions at Bien Nacido Vineyards and

Tantara Winery, a VIP luncheon at Au Bon Climat

Winery and a Grand Chardonnay Tasting at Byron

Vineyard and Winery with 60 wineries paired with gourmet foods

provided by local restaurants and caterers.

Wine Enthusiast's Steve Heimoff and Karen MacNeil, one of the

foremost wine experts in the United States and author of The Wine

Bible, headline two distinguished panels of speakers for the

morning educational sessions from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “The Great

Oaked Debate” with Steve Heimoff at Bien Nacido Vineyards a

features Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton, Diatom and Melville, Die

Cronje of Presqu’ile Winery, Mike Eyres of Chehalem Wines

Oregon, Joshua Klapper of La Fenetre WinLeslie Mead Renaud of Lincourt and Fo

Wineries, and Greg Stach of Landmark Vineyar

The diverse group of winemakers will take sid

on their love for buttery oak verses citrus and st

and share their formulas to achieve balance a

quality. Panelists will debate Steve Heimoff's qu

tion, “Can unoaked Chardonnay ever rise to

complexity and quality of oaked Chardonnay?”

“Taking Back Chardonnay,” is the subject

Karen MacNeil’s panel at Tantara Winery. T

discussion will explore the many styles be

utilized to make Chardonnay today and w

d ecis io ns are being mad e that affect t

Chardonnay that appears on your table. With

the talk about Chardonnays not being what th

used to be or unapproachable over-oaked butter bombs turni

people to the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) campaign,

have assembled a group of winemakers who are getting it rig

Tantara’s Jeff Fink, Neil Bernardi of Migration Wines, St

Rasmussen of Sierra Madre Vineyard, Denise Shurtleff

Cambria Estate Winery and Jim Stollberg of Riverbench Viney

The Chardonnay Symposium2nd Annual Event Headlines Steve Heimoff,

Karen MacNeil & West Coast Chardonnays

Denise Shurtleff,

Cambria Winemaker




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This family owned brewery, located in Buellton, is the dreturned-reality project of Jim and Jaime Dietehofer. They are

joined by award-winning Master Brewer Jason Courtney, who bri

expertise and imagination to the creation of their flavorful beers.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company’s core beer line-up is D

Brown Ale, the flagship beer and an American-style brown

Paradise Road Pilsner a German-style lager is a nod to the Diet

hofer’s German ancestry; Danish Red an amber beer and homag

the local Danish Community; Wrangler Wheat an American-s

Hefeweizen; and Hoppy Poppy IPA an India pale ale. From the un

flavor combinations to the quality ingredients, each of their Santa Y

Valley-inspired beers boast superior drinkability. The team at FigueMountain Brewing Company is committed to crafting quality beer

celebrates their local region of Central California.

Opened in November 2010, this working brewery has a comp

tasting room and offers tours to the general public. To learn m

about Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company’s beer and brewery,

www.figmtnbrew.com or go to the company’s Facebook page.

Discover the Mountain Viewand Tasty Brews of FigueroaMountain Brewing Compan

and Winery.

After the panel discussions, full-day Symposium attendees areinvited to Au Bon Climat Winery from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a

gourmet luncheon featuring the Santa Maria Valley's finest cuisine

and a chance to meet the VIP winemakers. The relaxed environ-

ment will provide an ideal time to sip wine and further discuss the

nuances of Chardonnay with some of the Symposium’s presenters

and keynote speakers.

The Grand Chardonnay Tasting takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at

Byron Vineyard and Winery, a Santa Barbara County pioneer facility

located in the heart of the renowned Santa Maria “Bench.” This

expanded tasting will afford guests the opportunity to sample a

variety of Chardonnays from 60 wineries from Washington,

Oregon, Sonoma and the California Central Coast, in addition toSanta Maria Valley wines. Restaurants and caterers from throughout

the Central Coast will be providing tastes of foods that pair well

with Chardonnay.

Full-day tickets that include a choice of morning panel discus-

sion, lunch, transportation, admission to the Grand Chardonnay

Tasting and a Riedel wine glass are $125. Tickets for the Grand

Chardonnay Tasting Event may be purchased for $65 separately.

The 2011 Chardonnay Symposium poster artwork was created

by Santa Maria fine artist, Margie Bowker. Born, raised and

educated in South Africa, Margie and her family settled on the Cali-

fornia Central Coast 14 years ago and she quickly became a

dynamic and influential force in the Santa Barbara County art

community. Her limited edition giclee prints and reproductions of

her popular vineyard paintings on art tiles can be found in many

tasting rooms throughout the Central Coast and are available

through her website, along with her gallery of original artwork at

www.margiebowker.com. Posters are available for purchase for $15

on The Chardonnay Symposium website.

To purchase tickets or get more information, including a detailed

event schedule, visit www.thechardonnaysymposium.com or email

[email protected].

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805-736-9656, www.eveninglandvineyards.com

Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm, or by appointment

From the vineyards of Burgundy, to America's west coast;

taste Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Côte d'Or, Sta. Rita Hills,Sonoma Coast and the WillametteValley. Join us.

JALAMA WINES308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc

805-735-8937, ww w.jalamawines.com

Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment

Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah

from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

LA VIE VINEYARDS308 N. 9th Street, Unit D, Lompoc

805-291-2111, www.lavievineyards.com

Open Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm(ish) or by appt. Mentionthisad for2 for1 tasting

Small-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late har vest

Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample

rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers!

LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc

805-742-0478, www.LoringWineCompany.com

Open Friday through Sunday 12-5pm“We’re a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

and whatever else strikes our fancy : ) ”

PALMINA1520 East Chestnut Court, Lompoc

Thursday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday-Monday 11am-4pm

805-735-2030, ww w.palminawines.comPalmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and

attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.

SAMSARA1500 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc

805-588-6980, www.samsarawine.comOpen Friday-Sunday, 11-4pm and Monday-Thursday by appointment

Come taste Chad Melville’s extremely small production of Santa R ita Hills

Pinot Noir’s and Syrah's, all hand-crafted and made with the ultimate

respect to mother nature.

TASTE OF STA. RITA HILLS1505 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc

805-735-8774, ww w.tasteofstaritahills.com

Open Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pmThis is the tasting room for some of the finest wines

of the Santa Rita Hills, for example: Clos Pepe, Ken Brown,

Thorne, Gypsy Canyon, Hilliard-Bruce and more.

ZOTOVICH CELLARS1500 East Chestnut Court, Suite D; Lompoc

805-736-1600, www.zotovichcellars.com

Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm

A family owned and operated boutique winery.

"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

We're new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"

LOMPOC WINE GHETTOWelcome to

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The Philosophy and

Passion Behind PalminPalmina is more than a winery and enoteca. It is a philosophy

it is a passion, with a strongly held belief that wine is an extension

the plate and a means to bring people together. Formed by winema

Steve Clifton in 1995, Palmina is named in honor of Steve’s gr

friend Paula, who taught him to love wine, cooking, Italian lifes

and was the spark in Steve’s life. After Paula succumbed to br

cancer, Steve found that her given name on her Italian birth certifi

was Palmina, and the winery was thus fittingly named.

“Even before making wine, we were captivated by Italy and

Italian lifestyle,” said Steve. “There, food and wine is part of a heal

happy way of life that brings people together. And so, unlike

movement called ‘Cal-Ital,’ we are not focusing on making wines

big California style. The wines are made in a delicate manner t

allows them to be paired with food. Our dedication to these wine

to handle them all separately without any ‘formula.’ Each of the n

different Italian varieties of grapes we work with requires our comp

attention to detail to ensure that the true nature of that grape sh

through.”

Most of the white wines are made in stainless steel with heighte

aromatics balance the natural acidity and minerality in these v

etals.The red wines range in style from an everyday drinking red w

like Dolcetto, which is made in a fresh style of neutral oak and sta

less steel and released in the summer within a year of harvestingNebbiolo which is a full-bodied wine full of tannins. As oppose

the early release of Dolcetto, Nebbiolo takes four years to produ

aging slowly in large upright and puncheon barrels while slo

gaining earthiness and roundness.

Stop by our enoteca and sample our latest releases as well as a

of cheese and some salami, and find out what’s happening her

Palmina. The tasting room is open Thursday through Saturday

a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.



Starting May 6th, through September 2nd, enjoy monthly concerts

at the beautiful Firestone Los Olivos property! This is a free event that

you can enjoy with your whole family, children and pets are welcome

to join.

Enjoy Firestone wines by the glass or by the bottle; the tasting room

will offer wine specials all night long. The Flavors food truck will be on

site selling Tri-Tip sandwiches so come and celebrate a wine country

summer! You are welcome to bring a picnic. All concerts run from 6 to

9 p.m. No RSVP is required, walk-ins are welcome! For more informa-

tion, email [email protected].

• Friday, June 3rd – Vineyard Bird Band

• Friday, July 1st –· The Koles

• Friday, August 5th – Burning James and the Funky Flames

• Friday, September 2nd – Do No Harm

The Santa Ynez Valley winery tasting room offers one of the Central

Coast’s most comfortable and comprehensive visitor experiences,including daily winery tours and extensive picnic facilities. Archive

photos and other artifacts chart the Firestone family’s pioneering

heritage, from turn-of-the-century tire innovation to the establishment

of Santa Barbara County’s first estate winery in 1972. The recently

remodeled tasting room features an island bar and picture windows

that overlook our estate vineyards. We strive to offer an informative and

welcoming atmosphere that will appeal to wine enthusiasts and novices

alike.

Tours guide you through the history of the winery, and through the

production of fine wine from vine to glass. Tours begin at the demon-

stration cork tree and continue out into the estate vineyards. The

winemaking process is then showcased from the crush pad to the

fermentation cellar to the barrel cellar. Tours typically last between 20

to 30 minutes, depending on the volume of guests and depth of ques-

tions.

Firestone Vineyard is located at 5000 Zaca Station Road in Los

Olivos, and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Firestone at

(805) 688-3940 or www.firestonewine.com.

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www.santamariavalleywinecountry.com

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Now open 7 days

On the Santa Maria Wine Trail www.santamariawines.com

Open 10:30-4:30

5230 Tepusquet RoadSanta Maria, CA

805-938-7896

Open 10:30-5:00

2485 Highway 46 WestPaso Robles, CA

805-237-7896

For more information and directions: www.volkwines.com

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Dragonette Cellars is a small, family-owned and operated winery in ev

sense of the word. The proprietors, John and Steve Dragonette and clfriend Brandon Sparks-Gillis formed Dragonette Cellars in order to pursulong-held dream to produce wines of the utmost quality and purity from finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast. Wives, Mit

Jen & Michelle work with them in the vineyard, cellar and tasting room (are the inspiration for a special reserve Rhone-varietal blend called “MJM”)visit to Dragonette Cellars, therefore, means that you will meet the fambehind the label.

Of course it is what’s in the bottle that counts, and to that end, John, Stand Brandon are passionately committed to handcrafting exceptional winecomplexity, purity and balance with their own hands. Therefore they

personally involved in all wine-related operations and decisions, from viyard to barrel to bottle. Every bottle that leaves the cellar door is 10produced by their family members.

Dragonette Cellars’ story began at an excellent wine shop in Los Angewhere they had the opportunity to taste (and become inspired by) the benmark wines of the world. From there they obtained hands-on experiencsome of the finest wineries and viticulturists in the world. Armed with experience, they launched their own label, utilizing their vineyard contact

obtain grapes from excellent, meticulously-managed vineyards throughoutSanta Ynez Valley; from cool climate Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, to Syfrom Ballard Canyon, Los Alamos and York Mountain, to Sauvignon Blfrom the uniquely suitable area of Happy Canyon. Sources include: Gras

and Voglezang for Sauvignon Blanc, Fiddlestix, Cargasacchi, Hilliard Brand La Encantada for Pinot Noir, and Stolpman, Harrison Clarke, Thompsand Shadow Canyon for Syrah. Most are sustainably and/or organicfarmed. In most cases, they buy grapes on a “per acre” basis, which allo

them to control important viticultural decisions such as shoot and clu

Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said...“Production is small, but these wines are well worth seeking out! ”

Open Daily 11-5

2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos

805-693-9644

www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com

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highest quality fruit.In the cellar Brandon, John & Steve focus on allowing their carefully

selected fruit to evolve into wines of great complexity, purity and balance. To

that end, they harvest small lots from each vineyard block individually, withhand sorting in the vineyard, and then ferment and age the resulting winesseparately, carefully monitoring each barrel throughout its elevage. The finalblends are painstakingly created by blind tasting each barrel. Wines arebottled without fining or filtration in most cases.

Producing small lots of ultra premium Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc andSyrah-based, Rhone styled wines, Dragonette Cellars is rapidly gaining recog-nition as a winery to watch, garnering enthusiastic critical reviews fromStephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, the Wine Enthusiast and

Burghound, among others.Dragonette Cellars’ Tasting Room is located in “downtown” Los Olivos,

just east of the flagpole and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday throughMonday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) or by appointment. Visit the

website at dragonettecellars.com for more information.

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Wine Tasting in SOLVANGSort This Out Cellarsby Carolyn Turner

Sort This Out Cellars is certainly not your typical wine country

experience. As you walk through the doors of their Solvang tasting

room, you’ll immediately be transported from the quaint Danish

downtown, to the glitz and glam of Las Vegas! Yet as soon as you step

up to the bar and try these unique wines, you’ll know you’re still in

the heart of Santa Ynez wine country.

For owner and vintner Michael Cobb, the beginning of his journey

into the wine industry began while working for Disneyland as

manager and wine buyer for Disneyland’s famed Club 33. After several

years Michael eventually made the Santa Ynez Valley his home, and in

2007 he produced his first vintage of wines that were sold exclusively

online. After a short stint in Buellton, Cobb moved the tasting room to

its new home in Solvang.

Cobb knew that he wanted to create wines that moved away from

the iconic California landscape, and more accurately resembled the

people who drank them. The image of the winery was inspired by an

old picture of the Rat Pack outside The Sands hotel in 1961, and

evokes a time when men had character and women had curves.

“We built our wines around the classic American adult spirit, so

eroded by political correctness and fear, to create wines that were

unapologetic in their character,” said Cobb. “Wines that pair with

good times and good friends.”

With names like “Hardways” Cabernet Sauvignon, “Lady Luck”

Chardonnay, “Oh My Gosh” Grenache and “Even Money” Merlot, and

the “Suited Wines” graced by pinup beauties that would make the

great Gil Elvgren proud, these wines are one of a kind. There’s

certainly something for everyone too, with the addition of the new line

of vintage soda pop. Made with pure cane sugar, the label artwork

features World War 2 era style pinups.

Make sure to catch the live music by local musicians every Fri

and Saturday night from 6 to 10 p.m. Also the first Saturday of ev

month offers an evening of Hootenanny proportions with Nate L

and his Rockabilly Revue. No matter how you role the dice, you

sure to come up lucky at Sort This Out Cellars.

SORT THIS OUT CELLARSOpen Daily: Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm

1636 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA805-688-1717 • www.sortthisoutcellars.com

Twitter: @stoc • Facebook: Sort This Out Cellars

Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Muscat, Grenache, Cabernet SauvignoZinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Cardiff Giant: Super Tuscan Blend

E very Friday, Sort This Out Cellars releases a new special onFacebook. Become a fan and you’ll be the first to hear about theseamazing specials.

Also on Fridays, enjoy happy hour from 5-7pm, with half off glasses of wine and wine-tails such as the Mobjito and Black Jack.



Don’t miss the Taste of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County on June

26th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. This elegant afternoon event will take

place at the Flag is Up Farms in Solvang. Tickets are $75 per guest and canbe purchased by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 or

online at tasteofthecentralcoast.com.

The Taste of the Central Coast was established as a fine food and wine

tasting event, showcasing local talent while raising funds to support the over

1,300 foster and high-needs children and families served annually by the

Family Care Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs, world

class wineries and live music, in addition to a silent and live auction.

The Family Care Network also honors members of the community with

the “Circle of Serving” award at the event. Established in 2006, this award

is given to individuals who exemplify what it means to enhance the lives of

children and families on the Central Coast.

By combining community support with fine food, wine and music,

Taste of the Central Coast has become a premier event helping those in nin our community. We look forward to your participation in this special ev

For the first year, the Family Care Network will be hosting Taste of

Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, inviting Santa Barbara commu

members to enjoy nearly forty top savory and pastry chefs, world-c

wineries and live music on June 26th in Solvang. The live and si

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unique services, exciting getaways and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

This elegant afternoon event will take place at the Flag is Up Farm

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Annual music and camping event offers summer fun for entire family

With 16 main-stage acts that represent musical genres ran

from folk, bluegrass and gospel to Tex-Mex, boogie-woogie and jathe 23rd annual Live Oak Music Festival will once again showc

some of the finest musicians in the world. The event takes plFathers’ Day weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 17-19 in the hills n

Santa Barbara.

Headlining the Festival on Sunday is Mavis Staples, a rock-and-Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner

National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient. Rolling Stone Ma

zine called her one of the greatest singers of all time.Legendary ska and reggae band Toots & the Maytals will be

highlight on Friday. The band won a Grammy in 2005 and was nonated for another in 2008.

Grammy-winning singer Mollie O’Brien and guitarist Rich Mo

take the main stage on Saturday. Their new album features soundragtime, jazzy blues, Dixieland, tango and saloon cabaret.

Ultimate Tex-Mex super group, the Texas Tornados are back!

Tornados’ fusion of country, rock and roll, Mexican folk, R&B, poand various forms of roots music will rock Live Oak’s Main Stage

Saturday. The Texas Tornados’ new album, ¡Está Bueno!, was namone of the Americana Music Association’s Top 100 Albums for 20

The Wailin’ Jennys, described by Sing Out! Magazine as “one of

most dynamic contemporary folk groups of the 21st century,” transport audiences on Sunday. The trio has knocked the socks o

the folk music world with their unique blend of Americana, pop

traditional folk.Live Oak Music Festival tickets and complete festival informat

are available at www.liveoakfest.org or by calling (805) 781-3030.

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Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Dai ly 10-5

5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X

Albeno Munari –Paso Robles Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed 11-5

7 25 1 2th Stre et; 8 05 2 39 -917 6 Thu-Sat 11 -6 X XAlta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su

2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X

AmByth Estate – Templeton By

510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X

Anglim– Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6

740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X

AronHill Vineyards – Templeto n Daily

3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 11-5 X X

Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily

739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X

Asuncion Ridge – Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6

729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5

8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5

1 0,00 0 Cresto n Rd; 8 05 -2 38 -4 81 5 or By App t X X

Barrel 27 Wine Co – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5

2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805 -237 -1245 o r By Appt X X

Bassetti Vineyards– Cambria By

1 19 1 N. Gre en Valley Rd; 80 5-92 7-19 25 Appt X X

Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles Open when

840 13th Street, Sui te G ; 805-238-4329 flag i s flying X X

Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su

1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

Berardo Vineyards –Paso Robles Weekends

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily

3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand Cellars – Cambria Weekends & holidays

766 Main S treet , Su it e B ; 805 -712 -WINE 11-5 X X

Bodegas Paso Robles– Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6

729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

Booker Vineyard– Paso Rob les Thu-Sun

2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X

Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

CALCAREOUS – Paso Rob les Daily

3 43 0 Pea chy Canyon Rd ; 80 5-2 39-0 289 1 1-5 X X

CalizaWinery– Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30

2 57 0 Anders on Rd; 805 -23 7-14 80 o r by appt X X

Caparone Winery– Paso Rob les Daily

2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

CARINA CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily

3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines– Paso Robles

11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Dai ly 10-5 X X

Cass Vineyards – Paso Rob le s Sa-Su 1 1-6

7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X

CASTORO CELLARS – Templeton Daily

1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos Da ily 1 1-5 :3 01 31 N Ocean Ave; 80 5-99 5-30 36 Closed Tue X X

Cerro Prieto Vnyd – Paso Robles By

810 11th St, Paso Robles; 805 238-9456 Appt X X

Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By

3770 Wil low Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X

Chateau Margene – Creston Sat-Sun

4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X

Chateau Margene – Paso Ro bles Da ily

69 96 Peachy Canyo n Rd; 805 238-35 00 1 1- 5 X X

Christian Lazo – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 12-7

8 40 13th St, Suite F; 80 5 22 6-88 20 Sa t 10-7 X X

CHRONIC CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5 :30 X X

Chumeia Vineyards– Paso Rob les Dail y

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X

Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt

6 40 4 Independence Ranch Pl; 8 05 4 00 -5 97 8 X X

ClautiereVineyard– Paso Robles Da ily

1 34 0 Penman Springs Rd; 8 05 -2 37 -3 78 9 1 2-5 X X

Clavo Cellars – Templeton Daily

315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X

ClayhouseWines – Paso Robles Daily

849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X

D’Anbino Cellars – Pa so Ro bles Fri-Sun

710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 12-6 X X

Daou Vineyards – Paso Robles By appt

2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 527-6455 X X

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

DennerVineyards &Winery – Paso Robles5 41 4 Vineyard Dr; 8 05 -2 39 -428 7 Da ily 1 1-5 X X

Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo

5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X

Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily

2 02 3 Twelve Oak s D r; 8 05 -2 27 -4 76 6 1 0-5:3 0 X X

Donati FamilyVnyd – Templeton Dai ly 10-5

Corner o f 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805 -238 -0676 X X

DonatoniWinery – Paso Rob les Sa-Su 12-5

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X

Dover CanyonWinery – Paso Robles Th-Su

4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X

DunningVineyards EstateWinery – Paso Robles

195 3 Nide rer Rd; 8 05 -2 38 -476 3 Th-Mo 1 1-5 X

Eagle CastleWinery – Paso Rob les Dail y

3090 Anderson Rd; 805 -227 -1428 10:30-5:30 X X

EBERLE WINERY – Paso Robles Win-10-53810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 Sum 10-6 X X

Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sun

1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X

EDWARD SELLERS – Paso Robles Daily

1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 10-5 X

EOS ESTATE WINERY – Paso Robles Daily

2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 11-5 X

Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Rob les Dail y

5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X

Four Sisters Ranch – San Miguel By

6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Appt X

Cypher Winery – Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 11-6 X

Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By

1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X

Frolicking Frog – Atascadero By

14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X

FS Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Sun

1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X

Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By

5530 Dresser Ranch P lace ; 805 -239 -5808 Appt X

GraveyardVineyards – San Miguel By

6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X

GreMark Vnyds – Paso Robles By5325 Rancho La Loma Linda ; 805 237-0154 Appt X

Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Rob les Da ily

2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X

HALTER RANCHVNYD– Paso Robles Daily

8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X

HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su

772 5 Vineyard Drive ; 9 49 3 38 -7 81 3 By App t X

Hansen Vineyard – Temp leto n Fr-Sun

5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X

Harmony Cellars – Harmony Sum 10-5:30

3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X

Hearst Ranch – San Simeon Tue-Sun442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 11-5 X

HEARTHSTONE– Pas o Rob le s Da ily

5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 10-5 X

Hidden Oak – Templeton Fr-Sun

4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X

Hope Family Wines – Paso Rob les F r-Sa

1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X

Hug Cellars – Paso Ro bles Thu-Mon 11-5

2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X

HUNT CELLARS – Paso Robles Sum 10:30-6

287 5 Oakda le Rd; 8 05 -2 37 -1 60 0 Win 10 :3 0-5 X

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J& J CELLARS – San Miguel Fri-Sun

2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X

J. LOHRVINEYARDS & WINES Daily

6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X

J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily

4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X XJack Creek Cellars – Templeton Mon 11-3, Thu 11-4

5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Fri -Sun 11-4:30 X X

JADA WINERY – Paso Rob les Thu-Mon

5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 11-5 X X X

Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily

11 68 0 Chimney Rock Rd; 8 05 2 38 -6 93 2 10 -5 X X X

Kaleidos – Paso Robles By

1990 Township Road; 805 226-0828 Appt X X

KENNETH VOLK – Paso Robles Dai ly

2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X

Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Rob les Th-Mo

1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X XKukkula – Templeton Fri-Sun

9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 11-5

L’AventureWinery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4

2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X

Lago Giuseppe – Templeton By Appt.

8345 Green Vall ey Rd, 46 W; 805 -237 -7300 Only X X

Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5

Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Daily

3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 10-4:30 X X

LE VIGNE WINERY– Paso Robles Sum 11-6

5115 Buena Vis ta Dr; 805 -227 -4000 Win 11-5 X X XLocatelli – San Miguel Fr-Su

8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X

Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By

5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr: 805 227-7172Appt X X

Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily

2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Daily

5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 10-5 X X

MERIDIAN VINEYARDS – Paso Robles Daily

7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X

Meritage WineTasting – Paso Robles Sun 11-5 X X

810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 11-8 Fri-Sat 11-11Midnight Cellars – Paso Rob le s Fr i 10 -5

2925 Anderson Rd; 805 -239 -8904 Sum 10-5:30 X X

Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Thu-Su

40 45 Peachy Canyon Rd; 80 5-23 8-75 71 11 -5 X X

MitchellaVineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5

2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X

MondoCellars– Paso Robles Daily

3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr ; 805 226 -2925 11-6 X X X

MoonstoneCellars – Cambria Daily

801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X

Nadeau Family Vintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su

3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 -239 -3574 12-5 X X

NINER WINE ESTATE – Paso Robles Daily

2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X

Norman Vineyards – Pa so Ro bles Daily

7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X XOpolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily

7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X

ORCHID HILL VINEYARD Daily

1140 P ine S t, Paso Rob les; 805 -237 -7525 12-6 X X

Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5

1 317 Park Stre et; 805 -23 7-90 09 Fr-Sat 1 2-7 X X

Oso Libre Winery – Paso Rob les Wed-Mon

7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X

Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Rob les F ri- Sun

5940 Union Rd; 805 239-2229 11-5 X X

PASO WINE CENTRE– Paso Robles Tue-Thu 4-9

1240 Park St; 805 239-2229 Fri-Sat 12-9 , Sun 12-7 X XPeachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily

1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily

4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X

Penman Springs – Paso Robles Thu-Sun

1 985 Penman Sp rings Dr; 80 5-23 7-79 59 11 -5 X X

Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By

5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X

PIANETTA– Paso Robles Sun-Thurs 12-6

829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fri-Sat 11-7 X X X

Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X XPoalillo Vineyards – Paso Rob les Dai ly

7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 12-5 X X

Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo

5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X

PRETTY SMITH – San Migue l Fr-Su

13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X

Proulx – Paso Robles Thu-Mon

5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 11-5 X X

Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Fri-Sun

1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X

Ranchita Canyon – San Migue l Fri-Mo n

3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467 -9448 11-5 X X

Rangeland Wines – Paso Robles By

10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Appt X X

Red Soles – Paso Robles Daily

3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 11-5 X X

Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X

RIVERSTAR VNYDS – San Miguel Fri-Mon

7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X

RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By

7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X

ROBERT HALL – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5

3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X

Rockin’R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun

8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 11-5 X

Rocky Creek Cellars – Temple ton Daily

8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X ROTTA WINERY – Temp leto n Daily250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 10-6 X

Roxo Port Cellars – Paso Robles Mo,We,Th 12-8

810 11th St, at Meritage; 805 464-0922 Fr,Sa 12-10, Su 12-6 X

San Antonio Winery – Paso Rob les Dai ly

2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 10-6 X

San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles Daily

7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 11-5 X

Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Thu-Sun 11-5

1 80 Bella Rancy Rd; 80 5 22 6-20 22 or By App t X

Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fri-Sun

5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 10-5 X Sextant Wines – Paso Robles Fri-Mon

3502 Dry Creek Rd, #B9 -11; 805 542 -0133 12-5 X

Sharp’s Hill – Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles

835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9 , Fri & Sa 4-11 X

Skyhawk Lane – Cambria Thu-Tue

821 Cornwal l S t; 805 350 -5049 11-5

Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 -238 -7872 Su 12-5 X

Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5

5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt X

Starr-Ranch– Paso Robles By

9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Appt X

Steinbeck – Paso Robles Fri-Sun

5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X

Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton Most weekends

7 57 5 Yo rk Mo untain Rd ; 80 5-2 38-2 41 2 11 -4 X

StillWatersVineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo

2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X

Summerwood – Paso Rob les Dail y 10-5:30

2 17 5 Arbo r Rd; 805 -22 7-13 65 Summer till 6 X

Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily

9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X

Tackitt Family– San Miguel We-Su

6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5

Tassajara Cellars – San Miguel Fri -Sun 11-5

In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 X

Terrace Hill – San Miguel Sat-Sun2620 Olive Poppy Ln; 805-467-1906 11-5 X X

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Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Appt

870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Fri-Sun 11-4 X X

Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fri -Sun 11-5

83 55 Vineya rd Dr; 80 5-23 7-00 87 & By Appt X X

Twilight Cellars– Pas o Rob le s Thur-Sun

2740 Hidden Mounta in Rd; 805 -226 -9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars – Paso Rob les Dai ly

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X

Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X

Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa

1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X

Turley Wine Cellars – Temp leto n Daily

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Venteux Vineyards – Temp leto n Daily

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X

Veris Cellars – Templeton Win 11-5

1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 Sum 11-6 X X XVia Vega Vnyd & Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5

2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190 or By Appt X X

Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

Vihuela Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5

840 11th St , S te 104 ; 805 -835 -4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su

2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5

5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X

Villa San Juliette – San Miguel By

6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X XVina Robles – Paso Robles Sum 10-6

3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Win 10-5 X X

VinesontheMarycrest – Paso Robles Fri-Sat 11-5

5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237 -0378 Sun 10-4 X X

Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5

7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X

Vivant Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5

840 11th St , S te 104 ; 805 -835 -4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X

Westburg Cellars – Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4

3180 Wil low Creek Rd; 805 238 -9321 o r by appt X X

Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5

8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 X XWild Coyote Winery – Paso Rob les Dai ly

3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

WILD HORSE WINERY – Templeton Daily

1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805 -434 -2541 11-5 X X

Windward Vineyard – Paso Rob les Dail y

1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X

Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily

1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

ZinAlley – Templeton Fri-Sun

3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

Zoller Wine Styling – Paso Robles Mon-Sat 11-6

525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Sun 11-5 X X

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Ancient Peaks –Santa Margar it a Th-Mo22720 E l Camino Rea l; 805 -365 -7045 11-5:30 X X X

Pozo Valley – Santa Ma rgarita Fr-Su2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-5 X X

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ALAPAY CELLARS – Avila Beach Daily415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X

AronHill Vineyards – Morro Bay Dai ly 12-6

845 Embarcadero Rd, F; 805-610-5751 Win Thu-Mon X X

Au Bon Climat– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

BAILEYANA ESTATE – San Luis Obispo Daily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X

BarnwoodWinery – Arroyo Grande Dai ly

4 53 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 88 8-80 9-VINE 1 1-5 X X

Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily

3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X

Centerof EffortWine – Arroyo Grande By

2 19 9 Co rbe tt Canyon Rd ; 8 05 7 82-9 46 3 Appt X X

CerroCaliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

CHAMISAL VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X

Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805 -544 -4066 11-5 X X

EDNA VALLEYVINEYARD – San Luis Obispo

2585 B iddle Ranch Rd; 805 -544 -5855 Dail y 10-5 X X

KelseySeeCanyon – San Luis Obispo1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Dai ly 11-5:30 X X X

KynsiWinery– Arroyo Grande Th-Mo2 21 2 Co rbe tt Canyon Rd ; 8 05-5 44-8 46 1 1 1-5 X X

LAETITIA VINEYARD – Arroyo Grande

453 Laeti tia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Dai ly 11-5 X X

Margerum– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys

911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

Monterey StreetWine Co – San Luis Obispo

1255 MontereySt; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7,Thu-Sat1:30-9 X X

Morovino – Avila Beach Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5

76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X

NADIA – Arroyo Grande

453 Laeti tia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Dai ly 11-5 X X

PER BACCO CELLARS – San Luis Obispo1850 Cal le Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 Dai ly 11-5 X X X

Phantom Rivers – Arroyo Grande Sun-Thu 12-5211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 X X

Piedra CreekWinery – San Luis Obispo By6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt X X

Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Dai ly271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X

Pithy LittleWine Co – San Luis Obispo Th-Sa 12-9

1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 X

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 1st Sat

591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5

SALISBURYVNYDS – Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6

6985 Ontar io Rd; 805 -595 -WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 X

Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily

3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X

Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars – SLO Mon-Fri 10-4

1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X

Stephen Ross – San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun

178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X

TALLEY VINEYARDS – Arroyo Grande

3031 Lopez Dr; 805 -489 -0446 Dail y 10:30 -4 :30 X

TANGENT VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X

TOLOSAWINERY – San Luis Obispo Daily

4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Dai ly

6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X

William James – Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys

911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X

WOODWINERY – Avila Beach Daily 11-6

480 Front S t; 805 -595 -9663 Fri t il l 8 , Sa t t ill 7 X

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYO

Addamo Estate Vnyds – Orcutt Tue-Fri 11-9

400 E. Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 Sat 11-7 X

ANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Sat-Sun

5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 11-4 X X

Bedford – Los Alamos Daily

448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X

Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily

5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X

CoreWine – Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6

145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X

COSTA DE ORO – Santa Maria Open daily 11-6

1331 S . Ni cholson Ave; 805 -922 -1468 Fri t ill 8 X

Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Thurs-Sun

3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5 X X

CurtisWinery – Los Olivos Daily

5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-6 X Demetria – Los Olivos By

6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily

6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X

FIRESTONE VINEYARDS – Los Olivos

5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Dai ly 11-5 X X

Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily

7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X

KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS – Santa Maria

5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X


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Koehler – Los Olivos Daily

5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X

Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

2 71 7 Avia tion Way; 8 05 -2 68 -4 15 5 Daily 10 -5 X X

La Fenêtre – Santa Maria By

2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt X X

Martian Ranch – Los Alamos By

8 90 0 Alisos Canyon Rd; 31 0-80 4-12 92 Appt X X

McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Fri -Sun 11-6

2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 Or by appt X X

OveneWinery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)

2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X

Presqu’ileWine– Santa Maria By

2540 E. Clark Ave; 805 363-1966 Appt X X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4

6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri -Sun 10-5 X X

RiverbenchVineyards– Santa Maria Daily

6 02 0 Fox en Canyo n Rd; 8 05 -9 37 -8 34 0 1 0-4 X X XSagebrushAnnie’s – Ventuco pa Sat-Sun

4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 11:30-5 X X

TantaraVineyard – Santa Maria By

4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt X X

TerceroWines – Santa Maria By

2 64 3 Industrial Way, G ; 8 05 -2 45 -9 58 4 Appt X X

Torretti’sFamily – Santa Maria By

2108 Quail Canyon Rd; 805-714-0622 Appt X X

TresHermanasWinery– Santa Maria Dai ly

9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X

Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 10-4

6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Sum Fri-Sat till 5 X X

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Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Da ily

2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X

ANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Tasting Room

2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5 X X

Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily

2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X

Artiste– Los Olivos Daily

2 94 8E Grand Avenue; 80 5 68 6-26 26 1 1-5:30 X X

Beckmen Vineyards – Lo s Olivos Da ily

2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X

Bernat – Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe

2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Daily X X

Bin 2860 – Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-7

2 86 0 Grand Ave; 80 5 69 3-85 37 Fr i-Sat 11 -8 X X

BLAIR FOX CELLARS – Los OlivosFri-Sun 12-5

2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X

Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 1 0-5

2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X

BrophyClark Cellars– at Los Olivos Tasting Room


BYRON VNYD – Los Olivos Tasting Room

2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Dai ly 11-5 X X

Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily

2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X

CARINA CELLARS – Los Olivos Dai ly

2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X

COGHLAN VINEYARD – Los Olivos Thurs-Mon

2366 Alamo Pintado; 805-686-2395 11-5 X X

Consilience – Los Olivos Daily

2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily 11-5

2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Sat 10-5 X X

Daniel GehrsWinery – Los Olivos Daily 10-6

2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X

DRAGONETTE – Los O li vo s Thu-Mon

2 44 5 Alamo Pintado Ave ; 8 05-6 93 -0 07 7 1 1-5 X X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily

2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11- 5:30 X XE&T WINES – Los Olivos Thur-Mon

2901C Grand Ave; 866-688-6081 11:30- 5 X X

Evans Ranch – Los Olivos Daily

2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 10-5 X X X

FIRESTONE VINEYARD – Los Olivos

5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Dai ly 10-5 X X X

KaenaWine– Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-5

2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 107; 805 451-6037 or by appt. X X

Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room


Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily

2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X XLOSOLIVOS– Los Olivos Tasting Room


QUPÉWINE – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos


Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily

2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-6 X X

Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Wed-Mon

2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686 -5450 11-5 X X

STOLPMANVINEYARDS– Los Olivos Daily

2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-5 X X

Tensley/LeaWines – Los Olivo s Fri-Sun

2 90 0 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 80 5-6 88-6 761 11 -5 X X

Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily

2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X

Verdad & Ethan – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos

2 96 3 B Grand Ave ; 8 05 -6 86 -4 20 0 Da ily 1 1-5 X X

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Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily

7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun

312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 11-5 X X

AVANT – Buellton Thur-Sun

35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 11-8 X X

BabcockWinery – Lompoc Sum 10:30-5

5 17 5 E. Hwy 2 46; 80 5-73 6-14 55 Win 10 :3 0-4 X

Brewer-Clifton – Lompoc Fri-Sun

329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 11-4 X

Casa Cassara – Buell ton Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30

291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X

Clos Pepe – at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun

1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 X

Cold Heaven Cellars – Bue llt on Fri-Mon

92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 12-5 X

D’Vine – Lompoc Mon-Wed 12-10

1 07 Ocean Ave; 8 05 7 35 -877 1 Thu-Sat 1 2-12 - X

Dierberg Estate/Star Lane – Lompoc

1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866 -652 -8430 Dai ly 11-5 X

EVENINGLANDVNYDS – Lompoc Fri -Sun

1712-C Industrial Way; 805 736-9596 11-5 X

FIGUEROA MTNBREWERY – Lompoc Fr 4-8

45 Industrial Way; 805 694-2252 Sa 11-8, Su 12-5 or By Appt X

Fiddlehead Cellars – Lo mpoc Thur-Sun

1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X

Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun

1 52 0 Ea st Chestnut Co urt; 8 05 7 36 -9 03 2 1 1-4 X

FOLEY ESTATES – Lompoc Daily

6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X

Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By

805-686-0850 Appt X

Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton

406 Eas t Hwy 246 ; 805 -688 -0676 Dai ly f rom 4pm X

Huber Cellars – Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-5

4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X

JALAMAWINES– Lompoc Fri-Sun

308 North 9th St, C ; 805-735-8937 12-5 X

Ken BrownWines – Buellton By

70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt X

LafondVineyard– Buellton Daily

6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X

LAVIEVINEYARDS – Lompoc Fri-Sun

3 08 No rth 9 th Street, D ; 80 5 2 91-2 111 11 -5 X

Longoria Wines – Lompoc Sat & Sun

1 70 0 Industrial Way, A; 8 05 759 -463 7 11 -4 X

LORINGWINE CO– Lompoc Fri-Sun

1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 12-5 X

Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily

5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X

MosbyWinery – Buellton Mo-Fr 10-4

9 49 6 Santa Ro sa Rd; 80 5-68 8-24 15 Sa -Su 10 -5 X

NewVineland/Pierdrassi – Lompoc Fri -Sun

1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X

PaliWine Co. – Lompoc Sat & Sun 11-4

1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 Mon-Thu by appt X


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