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PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Concerts at Castoro Cellars
888-DAM-FINE,Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
June 17: Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco
June 23: Baguette Quartette
July 21: Los Pingous July 29: Up in the Air
Aug 18: Peppino dAgostino
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH JULY 27
Twilight Concerts in the Park
Music at the Bandstand, wine & hors doeuvres805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Artists Reception at Sylvester Winery
Each month a new local artist will be featured
4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Winery Music Awards 2007 Tour
Enjoy hours of music, wine tours, tastings andovernight stays in wine country
9am, $350, 818-597-9463, Paso Robleswww.winerymusicawards.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers Market
Country farm and craft market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media
July: Artist Gregory Simmons Watercolors
August: Pat Cairn- Watercolors
JUNE 1
An Afternoon with Dining with Andre
at Meridian Vineyards
Sample gourmet delights from restaurantDining with Andre paired with fine wine12-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com
## JUNE 4-7
Justin Vineyards & Winery Culinary Journey
Culinary journey of the Central Coast with
accomodations, cooking classes, sensoryevaluation, gourmet dinners, & day trips
$1875pp, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles
www.justinwine.com
JUNE 5
Annual "Taste of the South Bay
Enjoy great food & wine from local wineries
6-9pm, 805-528-4884, Los Ososwww.losososbaywoodpark.org
JUNE 9
Round One Winery Music Awards
at Maloy ONeil Vineyards
Five artists are selected in an Elimination Round
4pm, $40, Paso Robleswww.winerymusicawards.com
## JUNE 9
Rio Seco Texas Hold em VII
$25 buy-in, food fun and prizes
7pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.rioseco.com
## JUNE 10
4TH Annual Pinot & Paella Cook Off
Sip Paso Robles Pinot & enjoy creative &
delicious interpretations of paella, $60
12 Paso Pinot Noirs along with 16 chefspresented by Windward Vineyard
2-5pm, Templeton Community Park, Templeton
www.pinotandpaella.com, 805-239-2565
## JUNE 22
Adelaidas Summer Solstice
Winemaker Dinner
5 course winemakers dinner in the caves
6:30pm, $130, 800-676-1232
www.adelaida.com, Paso Robles
## JUNE 22 - AUGUST 24
Friday Fun Nights at Rio Seco
Local music, BBQ and great wine
6-9pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.rioseco.com
JUNE 23
Sunset Jazz at Robert Hall
Jazz by Pat Cormick Group, 6:30pm
805-238-2660, www.roberthallwinery.com
JUNE 29
Singing in the Rain
Great American film starring Gene Kelly
7:30pm, $10 includes popcorn & a drink
805-283-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
JUNE 30
Annual Great Americana Festival
Small town fun with games, booths & orchestra
10am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
JULY 4
4th of July at Meridian VineyardsFabulous fireworks, live music, great food,
ice cream, fine wine and more!
6pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
JULY 6
An Afternoon with Miss Oddette
Oddettes delicious BBQ perfectly paired
with fine Meridian Wines at the vineyard
12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
## JULY 4
All American Pot Luck Get-Together
At Rio Seco Winery
Food, fireworks and fun! Bring a low chiar,
picnic and something to share.
6pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robleswww.rioseco.com
## JULY 13
Friday Night Wine and Cheese Event
Highway 46 West Wineries
Taste Out award winning wines held at
Doce Robles Winery, $15, 888-8-WINERY
www.paso46westwineries.com
## JULY 13
Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner
at Eberle Winery
Guest Chef dinner in the caves
$110pp, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
## JULY 13
Central Coast Wine Classic
Guest Chef Dinner at Justin Vineyards
French influenced dishes based on field
fresh ingredients, 6:30pm
$150/$120 Wine Society, 805-238-6932
Paso Robles, www.justinwine.com
## JULY 21
9th Annual Vineyard Tour &
Blending Seminar at EOS Estate Winery
Walk in the vineyard with the winemaker, enjoyhot luncheon and embark on a blending session
$40, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
## AUGUST 10
Justin Vineyards Annual
Wine Society Gala Guest Chef Dinner
Featuring Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird
6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles
805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com
## AUGUST 18
FOW at Eberle Winery
Once a year party for Eberle Winerys
Far Out Wine members, Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOINGVisit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm
805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande
ONGOING JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts
Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring
picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music
1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers Market
Farm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Learn How to Make Ice CreamEnjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream whereyou help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
JUNE 3
Annual Fun Run at Talley Vineyards
Walk & run benefit for college bound athletes Allevents are held on vineyard roads & trails7am, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grandewww.talleyvineyards.com
JULY 4
Forth of July Celebration in the Village
Enjoy the Village Band Concert with hot dogs,
lemonade and ice cream, 11:30am-1pm
805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
June 1: Cal Poly Jazz Bands Jazz Night
June 2: Atascadero Choral Depart
June 5: CP Symphony: National Roots
June 7: RSVP XII Ligatures
June 11: Spring Choral Concert
June 13: Forbes Pipe Organ Concert
June 29: Choral Festival Welcoming Concert
July 6: East Village Opera Company
July 7: Kathy Griffin
July 14: Mozart Festival
July 22: Mozart Festival
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Hearst Castle Garden Tour
Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle
focusing on the gardens including Neptu
pool & wine cellar, San Simeon
800-444-4445, www.hearscastle.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events Art After Dark
Various art galleries stay open late & ho
artist receptions with wine & cheese
5-9pm, 805-544-9251San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, childrens activities, music &
on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocea
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local ar
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Art Center Show
Constantly rotating exhibits in all media11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obisp
www.sloartcenter.org
## ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com
## ONGOING TUESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Featured weekly winery
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Garden Tours at Hearst Castle
Featuring Neptune pool, cabana, and mo$30, 800-444-4445, San Simeon
www.hearstcastle.com
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks
Morro Bay State Park Museum
of Natural History, 805-772-2694
www.ccnha.org
Various hikes throughout the summer in
Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to
Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonders,
exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Roc
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING
Morro Bay Art Association
Classes, demostrations and workshops
12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING
Art Center Collection
Rotating exhibits of works by popular ar
10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obis
www.sloartcenter.org
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ONGOING
Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship
11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries open house receptions5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy parody of the Sopranos with dinner
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
ONGOING
Slo Folks Folk Music7pm, 805-772-2880, Morro Bay
Coalesce Bookstore, www.slofolks.org
7pm, 805-528-8963
June 1: Over the Edge
July 6: Sligo Rags
Aug 17: Peppino DAgostino
JUNE 2
Vocal Arts Ensembe Spring Concert
Music from Renaissance to the present
in the beautiful San Luis Obispo Mission
8pm, $15, 805-541-6797, Grace Church
San Luis Obispo, www.vocalarts.org
JUNE 5
AIDS Lifecycle BenefitWatch or ride as bikers cycle along Hwy 1866-245-3424, San Luis Obispo
www.aidslifecycle.org
JUNE 15-17
The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show
3 day fun filled event throughout Pismo Beach
hundreds of classic restorations & street rods
866-450-7469, www.pismobeachclassic.com
## JUNE 23
Laetitia Summer Fete for SLO LEAF
Laetitia Vineyards premier wine dinner sent on
a knoll over looking the Pacific Ocean.
Delicious food, fine wine and dancing!
Benefit for SLO law enforcement
6pm, $250, 805-474-7650, Arroyo Grande
www.laetitiawine.com
JUNE 23
Atascadero Wine Festival
Enjoy wines from local winemakersarts, crafts, music & more. 11:30am-5pm, $20
805-466-2044, Lake Park, Atascadero
JULY 12-15
Wine Country ClassicExciting events throughout the areaincluding new releases, cooking demonstra-tions, auctions, winemaker dinners and more.Various times & locations, 805-544-1285,San Luis Obispo, www.centralcostclassic.org
JULY 14-AUGUST 12
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Classics performed in outdoor theater805-546-4224, San Luis Obispowww.ccshakes.org
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Los Olivos Caf - Wine Teaser Wednesdays
Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers
6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
June 6: Que Sera Syrah
June 13: Rhnes on the Range
June 20: Colossal Cabernets
June 27: Sparkling Stars
July 11: Vive La France (in honor of Bastille Day)
July 18: Vivacious Viogniers
July 25: Decadent Dessert Wines
August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!)
August 8: Seductive Sauvignon Blancs
August 15: Whites Around the World
August 22: Chardonnay Classics
August 29: Local Italian Stallions
September 5: Zany Zinfandels
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Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars
Enjoy local artist at the tasting room exhibit
11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos
www.carinacellars.comSOLVANG
ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays
Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with
live jazz band "The Buzz"
6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members
888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas
10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods
2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang
www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12
A Body of Work
Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio
4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
JUNE 3
A Body of Work Reception
Reception for artists from the
Syeburn Zothian Studio
Sponsored by Buttonwood Farm Winery
4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
June 1: ShoBox Boxing
June 7: Chayanne
June 21: Paulina Rubio
July 5: Creedence Clearwater Revisted
July 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez
www.cachuma.com
JUNE 23Great Aussie BBQ at Kalyra
Exotic BBQ, live music, great wines
15pm, $45, 805-693-8864, Santa Ynez
www.kalyrawinery.com
JUNE 30
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
Association Presents Stripes & Syrah
Includes tastings at 15 member wineries
11am-4pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez Valley
www.santaynezwinecountry.com
JUNE 30
Red, White & Blues Concert with
Longoria Winery & Buttonwood Vineyard
Annual concert at the Buttonwood Pond
805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley
JULY 1-31Buttonwood Celebrates Peaches
A month long celebration including pies,
ice-cream, preserves and much more
11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING
Touristorica Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
JUNE 1-24"This is How It Goes"
Comedy/Drama by Neil LaBute8pm, $25, 805-962-8606, Santa BarbaraAlhecama Theatre, www.ensembletheatre.com
JUNE 2
3rd Annual Santa Barbara Bicycle Festival
Great music, food & fun8:30am-6pm, 805-569-5611, Elings Parkwww.santabarbarabikefest.com
JUNE 9
Santa Barbara Jr Tennis Tournament
Huge event for 8 to 18 year olds805-965-9510, Pershing Parkwww.santabarbaraca.gov
JUNE 9
Caribbean Festival
Celebration of all things Carribbean805-687-4701, Oak Park, Santa Barbarawww.caribbean.santabarbara.com
JUNE 9-10
Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival
Largest dog parade in the country!9:30am, 805-963-8727, Old Chase Palm PaSanta Barbara, www.bigdogs.com
www.familypet.comJUNE 16
Ojai Lavender Festival
10am-6pm,Libbey Park
805-798-1231, www.lavenderfestival.net
JUNE 16
CBVA Volley Ball Tournament
California beach volleyball in the sun805-564-5422, Santa Barbara East Beachwww.santabarbaraca.gov
JUNE 23
Summer Solstice 2007 Festival
Fun festival with live music, crafts & more12-9pm, 805-965-3396, Alameda ParkSanta Barbara, www.solsticeparade.com
JUNE 24
A Taste for JusticeWine tasting event featuring many localwineries benefitting Legal Aid with delicioufood & wine and live music, 1-4pm805-963-6754, The Loading Dock, Santa Ba
JUNE 26
2005 Release Party at
Edna Valley Vineyards
Enjoy new releases & light appetizers& meet the winemaker, 6-8pm, San Luis Ob805-544-5855, www.ednavalleyvineyard.c
JUNE 2829
Kern River Rafting and Wine Dinner
800-323-4234, Kern River
JULY 4
Santa Barbara Foresters
Local 4th of July baseball game
11am, Pershing Park, Santa Barbara805-684-0657
JULY 4
4th of July at the Santa Barbara Court Ho
Fireworks sponsored by the City of Santa Bar8pm, 805-564-5418www.sbparksandrecreation.com
JULY 7
Yard Sale at Nature Center
Benefit for the Cachuma Lake Nature Cent
$6, 805-693-0691, Lake Cachuma
JULY 14
4th Annual Beer Festival & Classic Car S
Great brews & many collector cars11am, $20, Santa Barbara805-569-5611 , www.elingspark.org
JULY 14-15Santa Barbara French Festival
A fabulous French celebration of cuisine& culture including a fun poodle parade11am, Santa Barbara805-564-PARIS, www.frenchfestival.com
JULY 12-15
US Jr. Olympics Sailing Festival
SB Yacht Club host Junior Olympics sailing e805-965-8112, West Beach, Santa Barbara
JULY 20-21
California Wine Festival Santa Barbara
Over 70 wineries will pour 200 different w
Various events and tastings around the are
800-850-4370, Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
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t seems like only yesterday, muses
Clay Thompson, that Fredericka andI left our academic careers behind in
Michigan and moved to California, with the
dream of starting a winery. Clay is the Clai-
borne and Fredericka the Churchill of
Claiborne & Churchill, a small, highly-
respected winery located in the Edna Valley,
just outside San Luis Obispo, California.
Claiborne & Churchills first harvest, a
mere 565 cases, took place in 1983. This
coming falls crush (over 10,000 cases) will be
their twenty-fifth, and among the wines ofthat harvest will be a special blend to cele-
brate the winerys silver anniversary in 2008.
Fortunately, we didnt have any idea how
hard it would be to start a winery from
scratch; otherwise, we would have been
afraid to take the plunge, says the couple. In
order to re-tool himself from Professor to
Winemaker, Clay took a job as a Cellar Rat
at a local Edna Valley winery. I made six
dollars an hour that first year, he remarks,
but it was a great education, really an
apprenticeship. Clay counts as his first
mentor the late Richard Graff (founder of
Chalone), who encouraged the couple to go
for it, and offered them some space to make
their first vintages.
There was never any doubt what kindswines the couple would make. From th
extensive travels in Europe, they had dev
oped a love of the crisp, firm and dry wh
wines of the French Alsace region. In
summer of 1983 the couple back-pack
along the famous Route du Vin of Alsa
visiting the wineries and talking to the v
ners. Upon their return they purchased
barrels and eight tons of grapes (Riesling a
Gewrztraminer), and (as they say) the r
is history.That history boasts several major la
marks. Working out of a warehouse wine
in a San Luis Obispo industrial park, C
borne & Churchill produced its first red w
(the elusive and precious Pinot Noir) in 19
and in 1990 Clay and Fredericka were abl
purchase some acreage in the Edna Valley
1995 they built their winery, an eco-frien
strawbale building, the first of its kind.
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Although their case production has increased, and the number of
different wines in the Claiborne & Churchill portfolio has grown, theirfocus remains the same. Over two-thirds of their production is
devoted to Pinot Noir and to the four noble grapes of Alsace: Dry
Riesling, Dry Gewrztraminer, Pinot Gris and Dry Muscat. A staff of
three full-time and five part-time employees now help the Thomp-
sons, and in April their daughter Elizabeth turned 21, permitting her
to work in the Tasting Room. It seems at last that Clay and Fredericka
get a little time to enjoy the fruits of their labor. How does that saying
go? asks Clay, Oh, yes: after twenty-five years of hard work, were an
overnight success!
Clay and Fredericka look forward to their twenty-fifth crush and to
the new Anniversary Wine they will make. In 1993 we celebrated ourtenth with a special blend we called Decennium (ten years), says
Fredericka, and in 2003 we marked our winerys twentieth anniver-
sary with a new blend we named Jubilum (Jubilee). Now theyre
pondering what they might call the twenty-fifth anniversary blend.
Any suggestions?
The Claiborne & Churchill winery and tasting room is located at
2649 Carpenter Canyon Road (Hwy 227), San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The telephone number is
(805) 544-4066, and their website is www.claibornechurchill.com.
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by Mark Storer
Chase Carhartt may not be aware of it,
but he is about to continue a legacy.
Living on the ranch that his grand-
father started lo these many years ago, 18-year-old Chase is the next generation to realize
the dream started by his father and mother,
Mike and Brooke, on the Carhartt ranch in
Santa Ynez. Carhartt Vineyard officially began
when the Carhartts planted grapes on the
family ranch in 1996.
Acting on the early advice of mentor wine-
makers Bill Wathen and Ken Brown, the
Carhartts began to make their wine. Eleven
years later, they are making a name for them-
selves in the crowded field of Santa BarbaraCounty wines. Chase is off to Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo in the fall to major in oenology
and one day, come back to run and grow the
Carhartt family business.
It wasnt always thus. Dad bought 2000
acres up here when I was very young. But
were now down to a paltry 50, laughs Mike
Carhartt. It was always a ranch but we raised
cattle and other things. We never had a vine-
yard until 1996. Only ten of the leftover 50
acres are under vines, five are Merlot and five
are Syrah. The first vintage was in 98 and thecouple made one barrel of each varietal.
Choosing to grow slowly and with purpose,
Carhartt Vineyard still only produces about
2000 cases of wine a year, and it is not all just
Syrah or Merlot. We buy grapes from various
vineyards Sangiovese from Faith Vineyard in
Los Olivos and Zinfandel from Paso Robles
Westside vineyards and some others. Thats all
we originally planned to do with our own.
The tide turned when Wathen and Brown
stepped in having bought some of
Carhartt fruit. They were blown away by h
good it was.
Leaving careers behind them,
Carhartts set out to grow wine full time
that point. Neither Mike nor Broopossesses the formal wine education t
their son is about to begin. That has
stopped them, however, from making gr
wine. I was always taught that if you do
try it, youll never know, Mike says. In t
spirit, the Carhartts set out to make wi
learning as they went along. I dont give
the credit. Its not us winemakers its
fruit. Were lucky to have the site we have
Even with just the ten acres under vine
full 50% of the grapes the Carhartts usetheir wines are estate grown. Every year,
fruit gets better and every year, were able
make some beautiful wines.
The Merlot vineyard is all Clone 3 frui
Carhartt while the Syrah actually has f
different clones growing including Clone
470, 174, 877 and the Estrella clone. We
a lot of blending of these clones and were a
to get some unique results with them
Carhartt says.
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Being a boutique winery on the Central Coast means that about
85% of sales are from the tasting room. Mike Carhartt says that part
of what his son wants to do is learn about the marketing and sales end
of the business and bring that back here. Hes the one who chose this
and chose to run with it. He saw the opportunity here and while
Im not ready to move into the twilight just yet, theres only so far I am
willing to go, he says admitting that the days are long. The slow-
growth plan that Carhartt has adopted has worked well, but as the
wines get more popular, so does the need to do more, talk to more
people and be in more places.
The 07 vintage is looking good so far, as well and Carhartt hopes
to grow the winery to the next level, around 2500 cases, he says.
Thats where well stay for a while. Its a good level for us. In the
meantime, Chase will be off this summer to Europe traveling through
Italy, France and Spain where his own wine education will grow andexpand.
From there, its on to Cal Poly for the younger Carhartt. Hell have
the energy and the expertise to grow the business, says his proud
father. Hes had a good start working with us here through all the
phases of growing and processing even in the tasting room and he
loves it.
Growing up in the farming and ranching business has helped the
Carhartts put a perspective on winemaking that many dont have.
Sharing that knowledge and that life with their son has been a joy that
even he couldnt have imagined when he stood with his father on this
ranch some 40 years ago. Now, though, Carhartts focus is squarely onwhat that ranch has become. He knows that the focus now is in the
vineyard and he knows that without a strong growing program, their
100% French Oak barrels, their attention to yeasts and racking, their
focus on blending mean nothing. We go where the fruit takes us,
he says. And if son Chases decision to join the family business in
such a formal way is any indication the fruit has taken them far
indeed.
The Carhartt Vineyard tasting room is located at 2990A Grand
Avenue in Los Olivos and is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
through Monday.
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Agroup of winemakers with decades of
experience between them including
owners Rick Quinn and Dave Nichols
share in the oversight of production at
Opolo.Winemaking by committee is unique,
acknowledged Scott Welcher, general
manager of winery operations and viticulture.
It works well, said Welcher, who came to
Opolo after more than 18 years at Wild Horse
Vineyards. Its pretty democratic. We can
agree pretty quickly on most decisions.
Among those also participating in that
decision-making process is Robert Nadeau
(Nadeau Family Vintners and Norman Vine-
yards), who was elected Winemaker of theYear in 2004 by his peers.
Opolo got its start in the mid-1990s, when
Quinn purchased vineyards on Paso Robles
east side. Quinn had long been an amateur
winemaker and sourced grapes from the Paso
Robles area. In 1995, he decided to buy his
own vineyard. Nichols, who is Quinns
neighbor in Camarillo (where both own other
businesses) followed suit and bought vine-
yard property adjoining Quinns. Now they
own about 270 acres, including about 70 on
the west side of Paso Robles, where the
winery and tasting room are located.
Welcher said while he was still at WildHorse he routinely purchased grapes from
Opolo.
The first vintage bottled under the Opolo
label came in 1999 and production has
steadily increased to about 40,000 cases
annually. Among several varietals produced,
Opolos Zinfandel is its star.
A pair of blends are quite popular, said
Welcher. Rhapsody is a Meritage blend the
includes Cabernet Sauvignon from Opolos
east side vineyards, and Cabernet Franc andMerlot from the west side plantings. Fusion
is produced using 50 percent Syrah, with the
balance made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot. All the fruit comes from Opolos vine-
yards on Paso Robles east side.
Although a small amount of fruit is
sourced from a handful of other nearby vine-
yards, Opolos wines are primarily made with
estate-grown grapes. More than anything
else, said Welcher, that allows the wi
making committee to ensure across-t
board quality.
A lot of it comes back to being able
control the fruit source from vineyardbottle, said Welcher.
We want to make great wines, s
Nichols, and the more information we
get, the more we can control the viticultu
process and find out what were doing rig
Opolos stable of varietals includes a 20
Petite Verdot, a bold, complex wine t
would be right at home with a grilled T-b
at a summer barbecue. Unfortunately,
wine has proved quite popular and
bottles remain. Welcher, though, said Opplans to continue producing Petite Verdo
Opolo offers serene views of its vineyar
along with nearby walnut groves and co
live oaks. The winery is on Vineyard Dr
just under five miles north from Highway
West. The tasting room is open daily from
a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7110 Vineyard Drive. C
(805) 238-9593 for more information,
visit www.opolo.com.
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W
hen Tom and Marilyn Stolpman
planted vineyards near BallardCanyon in 1992, the main focus was
on farming the grapes and selling them to
local wineries. To this day, Stolpmans 140
acres continue to grow varietals that are in
high demand across the California wine
industry. But theres more to the Stolpman
story and that has culminated in the
Stolpman tasting room located in the heart of
Central Coast tourist country, Solvang, Cali-
fornia. Creating vineyard crafted wines,
Stolpman now makes wines that are focused
on the quality vineyards they have grown for
the past 15 years.
A long, clean and polished wood bar
invites tasters in and an exceedingly knowl-
edgeable staff keeps them there. Theres no
question that Stolpman wines are popular.
The grapes they farm are among the most
meticulously maintained on the Central Coast
and their reputation is spotless among the
many winemakers who purchase the fruit.
Varietals include Syrah, Sangiovese,
Nebbiolo, Sauvignon Blanc, Rousanne,
Grenache, Cinsault, and Merlot but there are
also countless blends and then theres a
Stolpman tradition called La Cuadrilla.
Translated as the team, this wine is made by
the 13-member Stolpman vineyard crew.
They are given a choice of vineyard rows and
allowed to farm it in any way they wish. The
fruit is then processed and bottled by the
winemakers and each member of the crew
gets to take home about two cases of wine
that they created. This unique wine helps
Stolpman stay focused on what really cou
making sure they always are aware
their wine is first rate.
Wine isnt the only thing availablStolpmans tasting room. On the weeken
the tasting room crew breaks out the es
grown and produced olive oil and samples
available for tasting. With gourmet fo
items, stemware and other wine assor
merchandise, Stolpmans tasting room of
everything for the Central Coast wine tas
public.
We definitely pride ourselves on
employees knowledge of our product, s
Katie McGaughy of Stolpman Vineya
But there is also a warmth and ease t
bring to the table. It is that warmth and
that ultimately provide the lasting touch
great Central Coast Estate Wines.
The Stolpman Vineyards tasting room
located at 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Suite C
downtown Solvang. They are open daily fr
11 a.m. with hours varying by seas
Tasting cost is $8 per glass, sharing is allow
and tasters can keep the glass.
Preferred Tasting Room:
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Salisbury Vineyards recently announced
the start of Schoolhouse Rock 2007 at the
tasting room in the Old Schoolhouse in Avila
Valley. The place will be rocking with HouseRed Band on the patio from 1 to 4 p.m.
Barbecue fare will be available for purchase
and a trolley tour of Avila Vineyards takes
place at 4 p.m. Join them for a Sunday after-
noon of wine tasting, music, art and wine
education!
Schoolhouse Rock is every other Sunday
through October. The Salisbury Vineyards
tasting room is in the Old Schoolhouse
located at 6985 Ontario Road between the
two Avila exits. Call (805) 595-9463 for moreinformation.
About Salisbury Vineyards
John Salisbury a farmer and wine-grape
grower whose roots go all the way up to the
Sacramento Delta area where the Salisbury
family has been farming in Walnut Grove, CA
since 1850 began growing grapes in the
Paso Robles area in 1997. In 2000, he began
renovation on the old Santa Fe schoolhouse,
an area landmark and a multiple-use facility
for many years. My father, John, is a great
visionary, says Jennifer Rucks, and could see
the schoolhouse as an ideal location far before
anyone else! His role has been the most
instrumental to this dream. In May of 2005,
the work completed, Salisbury opened up the
facility under the Salisbury Vineyards name.
Now, the old schoolhouse is open for tasting
of Salisburys wine seven days a week.
Jennifer and her husband, Kevin (al
professional skateboarder) work with J
Salisbury in maintaining all operations. Wtheir two children and a past filled with va
and diverse career interests like skatep
owners, artists, and now vintners, the
have made a home here in SLO County in
unique facility.
The tasting room also has a gallery, S
bury Fine Art, owned by her mother, Mar
Salisbury and represents more than
recognized artists nationally and even inte
tionally.
The wines of Salisbury are as varied
diverse as is the family and the tasting ro
features the familys Pinot Noir, cool-clim
Syrah, Paso Robles Zinfandel, Chardon
and even some Cabernet. There are s
truly unique wines as well, like Pinot Natu
not quite a ros of Pinot Noir, but defin
a nice warm-weather sipper.
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by Dave Wilcox
Behind a 60-year-old farmhouse thats
been converted to a tasting room, awhite lab named Bailey gnaws on a
bone thats as pale as the dogs fur. A few stepsaway lounges a plump cat.
Joe Barton, the owner and winemaker at
Grey Wolf Vineyards and Cellars, is chatting
with a friend about beer self-brewed, of
course. Spend a few minutes with Barton and
its like talking with an old college buddy
okay, an old college buddy who knows a heck
of a lot about making wine.
Pretension is generally in short supply
within the Paso Robles wine-making region.
It is non-existent at Grey Wolf, where Barton
lives in a refurbished bunkhouse and an old
blacksmith shed now serves as the winerys
barrel room.
Barton, 33, is a self-schooled vintner
thrust into the role of winemaker at Grey
Wolf when his father, Joe Barton, Sr., died in
1998. The younger Barton was 24 at the time
and studying fruit science at Cal Poly, San
Luis Obispo. His parents had opened the
winery in 1994 after a career in the construc-tion business in the San Joaquin Valley. His
mother, Shirlene, remains his partner in the
business. Indeed, the winerys name reflects
the symbolic link between wolf packs and
family.
With the help of local winemakers, his
own tenacity and a really good memory,
Barton learned the craft. Teaching himself
slowed the learning curve a little bit,
acknowledged Barton, but what it did offer
me was the ability to experiment toexpand my palate.
That early experimentation fostered an
adventurous style that has led Barton to
become respected by customers and
colleagues alike.
I was never making wines for the market-
place, he said. My stuff changes every year.
People expect it, they appreciate it, and its
fun.
Zinfandel is among the specialties bottled
at Grey Wolf. Barton spoke of the versatility of
his wine, commenting that customers can
find both vintages that are approachable and
ready to drink now, as well as age-worthy
wines. He mentioned the 2004 Zinfandel
The Jackal in the former category, while in the
latter he touted the 2004 Barton Family
Reserve Zinfandel as jammy with French
oak notes that showcase the wine.
Grey Wolf Cellars, which produces about
4,000 cases annually, has gained notice for a
number of bottlings. Among those are
Bartons 2004 Soulmate, a red Rhne blend
aged 18 months in French and American oak,
which Barton said will benefit from aging, but
has immediate drinkability. A 2003 Meritage
Lineage Blend also earned a review as a
dense, lush wine with layers of wonderful
spices...
Barton said he envisions increasing
production gradually to about 5,000 cases,but added hes in no hurry to ramp up.
Making wine is a business, sure, but its also a
lifestyle. Theres a camaraderie among fellow
winemakers, he notes, that will become more
elusive as the Paso Robles region continues
developing.
I hope it stays like this. Maybe Napa was
like this 20, 30 years ago. But, he added,
were about to take off.
Grey Wolfs initial releases were produced
from fruit purchased from vineyards in
Paso Robles area and Barton continues
source some of the best grapes in the reg
to supplement his own vines and cr
quality wines. While Barton is proud of
wines hes produced so far, hes confident
best is yet to come.
Im excited about the wines Ive
coming out in the next couple of yea
Pausing a moment, he smiled and add
The proofs in the pudding.Grey Wolf Cellars is located on Highw
46 West, 2.5 miles off of Highway 101 in P
Robles. Family owned and operated,
winery facility and tasting room lie
approximately 12 acres of land overlook
rolling hills, pastures and oak stud
meadows, formerly known as Green Val
The tasting room is open daily from 11 a
to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (8
237-0771 or visit www.greywolfcellars.co
The Best Wines Are Yet to Come at Grey Wolf Cellar
Owner/
Winemaker,
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2007 Winery Music Awards Summer Concert SerieOne of the Central Coasts most successful music events ever
among local artists will be returning this year. Held on the grounds of
select Paso Robles wineries, the Winery Music Awards competition
(www.winerymusicawards.com) showcases the best original, unsigned
music artists in California and beyond with a backdrop of grapevines,
stacks of wine barrels and the smell of fermenting wine in the air. The
artists compete for significant prizes contributed by a variety of
sponsor companies within and outside the music industry. A panel of
notable judges influential in the music, entertainment and wine indus-
tries votes its choices for best artists of the competition. Artists are
judged in the categories of originality, musicianship and, most impor-
tantly, marketability to the wine-consuming market. The competition
is open to the music genres of: jazz, rock, blues, new age, acoustic,
country, folk, soft rock, reggae and adult contemporary.
The Grand Prize winner of the previous Winery Music Awardscompetition, held in 2005, was Arroyo Grandes rock group, Threes
and Nines, who is releasing their first CD this year after winning a
recording contract with RNB Music (www.rnbtunes.com), a Los
Angeles-based record label. The groups self-titled CD, will be distrib-
uted worldwide by Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal
Music. A second CD, titled Blend, featuring a compilation of many of
the 2005 artists complete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso
Robles Wine Region, will also be released by RNB Music this summer
and will be available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and
the website.
The Winery Music Awards qualifying concerts are held on one
Saturday each month from June to September, with the Final compe-
tition and Awards show on Saturday, October 6. Confirmed hosting
wineries include Maloy-ONeill Winery (www.maloyoneill.com) and
Silver Horse Winery (www.silverhorse.com). I had the opportunity
to be a part of the 2005 Winery Music Awards by pouring my wine for
some of the judges at a private tasting. I am excited to be a host winery
for this years Winery Music Awards. Music and wine are a perfect
pairing and this event celebrates that pairing perfectly, says Shannon
ONeill of Maloy-ONeill Winery. Stephen Kroener of Silver Horse
Winery adds, Were thrilled to be a host venue for the 2007 Winery
Music Awards. We just finished building our event center and hosting
the Winery Music Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase ournew facility. Additional select wineries will host the other 3 concerts.
Those wineries will be announced once the arrangements are
completed.
The Winery Music Awards competition, founded and produced by
Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., (www.kellyprods.com) was created out
of the growing popularity of quality musical performances at many
wineries throughout California. Some wineries offer fine music,
others offer award-winning wines. Were offering award-winning
music at the regions finest wineries, says Kathy Kelly, creator of the
event and 17-year veteran in television direct response marketing.
Wine and music is the ultimate marriage of the senses, adds Ka
The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement at
same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists perform wonde
music is like tasting a new wine for the first time and absolutely lov
it--both moments are experiences to be savored. When you
everything into accountthe music, the wine, the winery atm
phere, and the chance to see and hear possibly the next Platin
seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event, adds Kelly.
Information about purchasing tickets, venue locations and con
times, as well as entry information and submission details for in
ested artists, can be found on the Winery Music Awards websit
www.WineryMusicAwards.com.
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SSome people are saying Paso Robles is fast becoming the next Napa Valley. Since its about three hou
south of the Bay Area, Paso Robles is a great destination for a weekend getaway. You wont find the
crowds or the traffic but you will find fine wine, plenty of tasting rooms and lots to do.
Weve made several trips to Paso Robles on In Wine Country shoots and are amazed each time
the transformation of cattle grazing land to vineyards. I used to be a news anchor near Paso Robles
the 1980s, when Paso was considered more of a cow town than a wine town. Back then the Mid-St
Fair was Pasos biggest draw. Fortunately for us, Paso Robles has managed to hang on to its small-to
charm while emerging as a force to be reckoned with on the wine scene.
Paso is known for sizzling hot summers and cool nights. The closer you get to the coast, the mild
the temperatures, but inland, the heat and cold can be quite dramatic. If you tend to wilt in the hea
spring is a great time to visit because temperatures are quite comfortable and the scenery is stunningBy July, almost all but the hills have turned a golden brown, but right now there are plenty of rolling
green hills to enjoy.
Justin Winery is among the brightest stars in Paso
Robles. Their Isosceles meritage is one of the most
acclaimed Bordeaux blends in California. But owners
Justin and Deborah Baldwin offer the full Wine
Country experience with a restaurant, Deborahs Room,
and a small inn tucked away among the vines, appro-
priately called the Just Inn. With only three rooms,
youll feel as if youre staying in your own private Wine
Country.
Another must-stop along the Paso Robles wine trail is Eberle Winery. Gary Eberle is a pioneer on
this wine scene. He co-founded the Paso Robles appellation in 1980 and is considered the Johnny
Appleseed of Syrah because he introduced the first 100% varietal planting of Syrah grapes in Califor
Eberle was also the first winery on the Central Coast to put in underground caves, and with 17 thou
sand square feet of underground tunnels, they remain among the biggest.
Despite his contribution to Paso Wine Country, Gary is about as laid-back
they come. When I visited Eberle, he challenged me to a game of bocce, win
glass in hand, claiming they play strip-bocce at Eberle. He was kidding, bu
Garys fun-loving personality definitely sets the tone. In fact, its one of the fe
big wineries left that still pours wine without a tasting fee. Make sure to rub
nose of the bronze boar when you visit; it is good luck.
From wild boars to wild coyotes, another side of Paso Robles can be foundWild Coyote Winery.
Wild Coyote is one of the newer wineries to make its appearance on the P
Robles wine scene and its unlike any other winery weve been to before. For one thing, its styled aft
the adobe pueblos of New Mexico and for another, theres a genuine teepee on site. Its all part of th
vision of its owner and winemaker, Gianni Manucci.
Gianni is passionate about Native American culture and its connection with the earth. That passi
is reflected in his winemaking style, but also in the winery itself. Youll find Native American artifac
alongside Giannis stone sculptures in the tasting room, and if Gianni isnt pouring some of his
Zinfandel, Syrah or Merlot, he may well be out in the teepee, playing his flute.
Gianni also recently opened a five-room, New Mexico-style retreat on site thats part bed and brea
Destination: Paso Robles
In Wine Country by Mary Babbitt
Mary Babbitt is the host of
NBC11s In Wine Country which
airs on Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Mary,
or about the products and people
featured in her column,
visit www.inwinecountry.com.
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The 12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday,
June 22-23, promises to be a very special weekend.
Friday morning, you can tee it up at the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament at Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Your
$90 entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and goody bag,
and benefits the Chamber of Commerce.
On Friday evening, the Wine Festival starts its celebration at Atas-
caderos scenic Pavilion on the Lake. Enjoy an exclusive live auction
benefiting the Charles Paddock Zoo, as well as a unique gourmet
winemaker dinner created by several acclaimed local chefs and paired
with wonderful Central Coast wines. Cost for the Friday evening
event, which starts at 6 p.m. is $100.
The Lakeside Wine Tasting and Fine Arts Festival held Saturday
afternoon at Atascadero Lake Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will
feature the wines of over 100 Central Coast wineries. The ticket price $30 in advance, $35 at the door includes a commemorative wine
glass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food will
be available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants. Held in
conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday e
will also feature the works of several local artists, and this years ewill also feature a number of local crafts people as well.
For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.c
Tickets for the events are now available online.
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Brochure Shares Regional Culinary
Tradition Offered by Local Restaurants,
Including Recipes, Tips & Tricks
The 150-year-old tradition of Santa
Maria Style Barbecue is set to shine in
2007 as the food and wine scene on Cali-
fornias Central Coast continues to gain
momentum.
The growth of our local wine industry
is helping write a new chapter for Santa
Maria Style Barbecue, said Gina Keough,
manager of the Santa Maria Valley Visitor
& Convention Bureau. More and more
people are coming to enjoy Santa Maria
Valley wines within the entire regional
taste experience, including fine dining, fresh local produce and
Santa Maria-grown food products.
Santa Maria Style Barbecue is a regional dining experience dist
guished by locally grown methods, cuts, seasonings and native indients. The origins of Santa Maria Style Barbecue date back to the
mid 1800s, when local rancheros, or ranchers, would host Spanis
style barbecues each spring for their cowboys. Today, it is enjoyed
across the region at local restaurants, events and celebrations.
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor
Convention Bureau offers a complimentary brochure describi
the traditions, methods and recipes of Santa Maria Style
Barbecue, as well as listings of local restaurants that specialize
the regions signature barbecue.
Call 1-800-331-3779 or write to [email protected] to
request a copy. A downloadable version is also available onlin
at www.santamaria.com/visit/section_visitor/barbecue.html.
Wine tourists arent the only ones taking note of Santa Maria St
Barbecue. The Hitching Post, a local restaurant, figured heavily in
hit film Sideways, and the Minetti-Righetti family, owners of the
Western Tavern, were recently featured on a segment of the Food
Networks BBQ With Bobby Flay.
Secrets of Santa Maria Style Barbecue Reveale
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Judges Choice - Wine Only:
- Sojourn 2005 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Sonoma Coast (93)
- TR Elliott 2004 Three Plumes Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley (95) Judges Choice With Food:
- Bogle Vineyards 2004 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (94)
- Phillips Hill 2005 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Mendocino (94.5)
2nd Place Wine Only:
- David Bruce 2004 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains (92)
- Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2004 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast (94)
2nd Place With Food:
- Ortman 2004 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Santa Rita Hills (93.5)
- Woodenhead 2004 Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir,
Anderson Valley Coral (94)
3rd Place Wine Only:
- DArgenzio 2004 Klopp Thorn Ridge Ranch Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley (94)
- Phillips Hill 2005 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Mendocino (94.5)
3rd Place With Food:
- La Rochelle 2004 Garys Vineyard Pinot Noir,
Santa Lucia Highlands (93)
- Lucas & Lewellen 2005 Queen of Hearts Pinot Noir,
Santa Barbara County (93.5)
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July 13th Friday Night Wine and CheeseThe Highway 46 West Wineries Group is having another g
Friday night Wine and Cheese Event. The group of 13 wineries wil
tasting will taste award-winning wines. Great cheese and breads wil
available for tasting to complement the wine.
The event will be held at Doce Robles Winery on Friday, July
from 6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person
$25 per couple, tickets sold at the door. The Grapeline will be tak
reservations for transportation to and from the event. For more in
mation, call 1-888-8-WINERY.
About Highway 46 West Wineries Group
In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to prom
the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aw
of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. P
Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who h
dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting
wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is o
marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. Its
area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities wh
being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wi
Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards
wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new produc
Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine loveevery turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to en
our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environm
and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.
The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cell
Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Frat
Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cell
Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are
included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to
Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just
a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each win
Once you get 7 stamps you will receive a beautifully designed poof all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is
with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by al
the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes fro
weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tas
tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as
Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the y
All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while gu
listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers.
more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website
www.paso46westwineries.com.
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##Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly 11-5
5805 Ad ela ida R d; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X
AJB Vineyards P aso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X
Anglim Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo
750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 11-5:30 X X
##Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Closed Tu
739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X
B & E Winery Paso Robl es Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X
Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X
##Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Black Hand San Miguel By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X
Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
Calcareous Winery Paso Rob les Dai ly
Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
Caparone Winery Paso Robles Daily2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
##Casa de Caballos Vineyard Templeton
2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Dai ly 11-5 X X
Cass Winery Paso Robles
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X
Castoro Cellars Templeton Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X
Cayucos Cellars Ca yuc os We-Su 11-5:30
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X
Changala Winery Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X
Charlie Wine Cellars Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Chateau Margene Creston Sa-Su
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X
Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X
Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Dai ly8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X
Clautiere Vineyard Paso R obl es Dai ly
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X
Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X
Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X
Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X
Donatoni Winery Paso Robl es Sa-Su 12-5
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt
Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles
1953 Ni dere r Rd; 805-238-4763 Dail y 10-5:30 X
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Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles Dai ly
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X
##Eberle Winery Paso Robles Daily
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X
Edward Sellers Paso Robles Th-Mo
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X
##EOS Estate Winery Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X
Falcon Nest Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
Firestone Vineyard Paso Rob le s Daily
Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X
Five Rivers Winery Paso Robles By
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt
Four Vines Winery Templeton Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery Templeton By Appt
805-434-1526 Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526
Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
##Grey Wolf Cellars P aso Robles Daily
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
##Halter Ranch Vnyd Paso R obl es Th-Mo
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
Hansen Vineyard Templeton Daily
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
Harmony Cellars Harmony Daily
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
Hice Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5
Hug Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5
##Hunt Cellars Paso Robles Daily
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
J Lohr Paso Robles Daily
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
Jack Creek Cellars Templeton By
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
JanKris Winery Templeton Daily
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
##Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
Kukkula Templeton By
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
##Lauras Vineyard Paso Robles Daily
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X
Le Cuvier Paso Robles By Appt,
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Linne Calodo Paso Robles Fr-Su
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Locatelli Winery P aso Robles Fr-Su
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Lone Madrone Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Madison Cellars Paso Robles By
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
Martin & Weyrich Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Mastantuono Templeton 10-5 Winter
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X
Mc Clean Vineyards Templeton By
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Meridian Vineyards Paso Robl es Dai ly
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
###Midlife Crises Paso Robles Th-Mo
1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
###Minassian-Young Paso Robles Fr-Su
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Fr-Su
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Daily
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
###Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Daily
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Orchid Hill Vineyard Paso Robles By Appt X X X
Tasting Room: (Opens in March)1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Parkfield Vineyards San Miguel By
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X
###Peachy Canyon Winery Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
###Peachy Canyon Winery Too Paso Robles
2020 Nac imiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11 -5 X X
Penman Springs Paso Robles Fr-Su
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5:30 X X
Pianetta Paso Robles
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 By Appt X X
Tasting Room: 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Mo, Th, Fr 12-6; Sa-Su 1
Pipestone Paso Robles Th-Mo
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X
Poalillo Vineyards Paso Robles By18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
Pretty-Smith San Miguel Fr-Su
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X
Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X
Rainbows End Winery San Miguel By
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X
###Rio Seco Paso Robles Th-Mo & Holidays
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5:30 X
RiverStar Vineyards Cayucos Fr-Su
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 XRN Estate Winery Paso Robles By
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Robert Hall Paso Robles Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X
###Rotta Winery Paso Robles Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X
San Marcos Creek Vineyard Paso Robles
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X
Scott Aaron Templeton Sa-Su
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X
Sextant Wines Templeton By45 Main St; 866-833-9463 Appt
###Silver Horse San Miguel Fr-Mo
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X
Silver Stone Paso Robles Fr-Sa 12-7
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Su 12-4 X
Skyhawk Lane San Miguel By
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles Fr 12-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X
Stephens Cellar Templeton By
7575 Yor k Mountain Rd; 805 -238 -2412 Appt X
Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Mo
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X
Summerwood Paso Robles Daily
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X
Sylvester Vineyards Paso Robles Daily
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X
Tablas Creek Paso Robles Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X
Terry Hoage Paso Robles By
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
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Thunderbolt Junction Paso Robles Fr-Su
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles 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
Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Venteaux Templeton By
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X
Victor Hugo Winery Templeton By
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Vihuela Winery Templeton Sa-Su
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X
Villicana Winery Templeton Fr-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Vina Robles San Miguel By3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt
Vista Del Rey Paso Robles Su
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X
Whalebone Winery Paso Robles By
8325 Vineyard Ranch Way; 805-239-8590 Appt
Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles Dai ly
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
Wild Horse Winery Templeton Daily1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
###Windward Vineyard Paso Rob les Daily
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
York Mountain Templeton Daily
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
ZinAlley Templeton Fr-Su
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
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Alapay Cellars Avila Beach Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
##Baileyana Vineyard San Luis ObispoDaily5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
Barnwood Winery Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
###Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Domaine Alfred San Lui s Ob ispo Dail y
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X
Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
###Laetitia Vineyard Arroyo Grande Dai ly
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
Ortman Family San Luis Obispo Th-Mo
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X
Per Bacco Cellars San Luis Obispo Th-Mo
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
##Salisbury Vineyards Avila Valley Dai ly
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo Th-Mo3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars San Luis Obispo
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X
##Tangent Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X
Talley Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
##Taste San Luis Obispo Mo-We 10-9, Th-Sa 10-61003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-6 X X
Tolosa Winery San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X
Wild Wood Winery San Luis Obispo By
5 55 El Cami no Real ; 8 05 -5 46 -1 08 8 Appt
Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines San Luis Obispo
3526 S. Higuera Rd; 805-542-0133 Sa-Su 12-5
Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo Th-Su
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X
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Addamo Estate Vineyards Orcutt Tu-Su
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X
Bedford Thompson Los Alamos Daily448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard Santa Maria By
5 250 Tepusq uet Rd; 805 -934 -4 77 0 Appt
Cambria Winery Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X
Chimere Santa Maria By
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt
##Costa De Oro Santa Maria Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X
Cottonwood Canyon Santa Maria Dai ly
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X
Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X
Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X
Firestone Vineyard Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X
Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X
IO Vineyards Santa Maria By
52 50 Tepusq uet Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 77 0 Appt
##KennethVolk Vineyards Santa Maria Fr-Su
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X
Koehler Los Olivos Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X
McKeon-Philips Santa Maria Daily
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X
Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery Santa Maria Daily
66 00 Foxen Canyon Rd; 8 05 -9 34-4332 10 -4 X
Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X
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Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X
Andrew Murray Los Olivos Daily2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X
Arthur Earl Los Olivos Daily
2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X
Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X
Bernat at Los Olivos Caf Daily
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X
The Brander Vineyard Los Olivos Dai ly2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X
##Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X
##Carina Cellars Los Olivos Daily
2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X
Consilience Los Olivos Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X
Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X
Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos Daily
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X
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Dierberg Estate Vineyard at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos Th-Mo
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
John Kerr Wines at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Gr and Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X XFess Parker Los Olivos Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Flying Goat Cellars at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Great Oaks Ranch at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
J Wilkes Wine at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Koehler Los Olivos Daily5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Longoria Wines Los Oli vos Fr-Su 11 -4:30
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30,Closed Tu X X
Oak Savanna at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
Qup Wine at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Silver Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Star Lane at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Three Saints at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Vandale at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
##Wild Heart Winery Los Olivos Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
Alma Rosa Buellton Daily
201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090 11-4 X X
Ampelos Cellars Lompoc By
805-736-9957 Appt X X
Babcock Winery Lompoc Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
Clos Pepe Lompoc By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
Fiddlehead Cellars at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
Foley Estates Lompoc Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
Harrison-Clarke Lompoc By
805-686-0850 Appt
Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Huber Vineyards Lompoc By
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Ken Brown Wines Buellton By
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Lafond Vineyard Buellton Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
Melville Vineyard Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X
Mosby Winery Buellton Daily
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X
Palmina Lompoc Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X
Sanford Winery Buellton Daily
7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X
S O L V A N G
Blackjack Ranch Solvang Daily 11-52205 Alamo P intado Rd; 805 -455 -1412 Closed Wed X X
Blair Fox Cellars at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Casa Cassara at Olive House in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
East Valley a Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
Jorian Hill Solvang By
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt
Lincourt Winery Solvang Daily
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards Solvang Fr-Mo
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Lucas & Lewellen Solvang Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
Mandolina Wines Solvang Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
Michael Grace at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Mission Meadow Winery Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X
Ovene Winery at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X
Presidio Vineyard Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X
Rideau Vineyard Solvang Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X
Royal Oaks Solvang Daily
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X
Rusack Vineyard Solvang Daily
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X
Shoestring Winery Solvang Fr-Su
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X
##Stolpman Vineyard Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X
S A N T A Y N E Z
##Artiste Santa Ynez Daily
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X
Au Bon Climat Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X
Bridlewood Estate Santa Ynez Daily
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