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Rustic Luxury
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WINERY
Harvest 2014
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CALCAREOUS
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CHAMISAL
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Cool-Climate Varietals
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HUNT CELLARS
A Passion for Wine,
A Passion for Life
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EDNA VALLEY
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SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES
OCTOBER 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH OCTOBER 2014 | ISSUE 9, VOLUME 7
FEATURES REGULARS WINE REGIONS
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CENTRAL COAST MAP
26
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San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 27
Pleasant Valley Wineries, 29
West Side Wineries: Brecon Estate, 35
Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33
Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 32
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Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 37
Lompoc Wineries: LaMontagne Winery, 38; Turiya Wines, 39
Buellton: Loring Wine Company/Cargasacchi, 40
Santa Maria Valley: Cambria Estate Winery, 42
Los Alamos: Martian Ranch & Vineyard, 43
Foxen Canyon: Zaca Mesa Winery, 44
Los Olivos Wineries: Lincourt Vineyards, 46
Staffords Famous Chocolates, 47
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, 48; Byron Wines, 49
Solvang Wineries: Buttonwood, 50
Carivints Winery,, 51
Santa Ynez : Bridlewood Estate Winery, 52
Santa Barbara: Corks n Crowns, 53
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TALLEY VINEYARDS PAIRING
Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir and Wild Mushroom Pizza
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Rustic Luxury on Pasos Westside
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QUP WINE
Qup is Way Cool
17
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EPICURE SB: SAVOR SANTA BARBARA
18
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COSTA DE ORO
Where Wine is Like Gold in the Glass
19
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WINEMAKER PROFILE: BEN MAYO
Eberle Winery
20
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ROBERT HALL WINERY
Winemaker Don Brady Discusses Harvest 2014
25
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FOOD & WINE AT SUMMERWOOD
A Perfect Destination to Indulge the Senses
28
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LLOYDS LOOKOUT AT CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
Come for the wine, stay for the view.
30
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EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD PAIRING
2011 Reserve Chardonnay and Crispy Crab Cakes
31
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HUNT CELLARS
A Passion for Wine, A Passion for Life
34
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CHAMISAL VINEYARDS
Cool-Climate Varietals in Edna Valley
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WINEOLOGY by Len Napolitano
Are older wine vintages better than younger ones?
12
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
San Luis Obispo County, 12
Santa Barbara County, 15
Ventura County, 15
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DINING DIRECTORY
54
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VARIETAL S CHART
San Luis Obispo County, 54-55
Santa Barbara County, 56-57
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WINERY LISTINGS
Paso Robles, 58
San Luis Obispo, 60
Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 60
Los Alamos, 60
Los Olivos, 60
Lompoc/Buellton, 61
Solvang, 61
Santa Ynez, 62
Santa Barbara, 62
Ventura County, 62
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WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS
63
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CENTRAL COAST MAP
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Join us Harvest Festival weekend October 17-19
We are opening earlier - Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday & Sunday: Kicking off Harvest Festival with the release of our
first Reserve Grenache & Reserve Malbec. Plus we've added
Tempranillo, a new varietal to our menu. All our wines are paired with
gourmet cheeses from Vivant. Also introducing our first Sparkling Viognier
made in the Methode Champenoise, a crisp and refreshing taste.
Saturday: New Releases of Tempranillo, Rose & Reserve Wines paired with
small bites prepared by our in house chef Tim. Barrel samples and live music
in Club Clautiere completes the tasting experience on Saturday afternoon.
Friday, October 31st Halloween. Wines, gourmet cheeses and for a special
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At an historic wine tasting at Niebaum-Coppola Winery,
hosted by film legend and winery owner, Francis Ford Coppola,
he poured estate Cabernet Sauvignon made under the original
Niebaum brand which later became the Inglenook brand
from before the time he purchased the winery, and after. He
served one wine from each of the eight decades of the wine
estates history, from the 1930s to the 2000s.
If I had scored the wines from outstanding down to good,
the results would not have followed a straight line starting with
the oldest and ending with the youngest. In other words, the
older vintages were not necessarily better than the younger
ones. Although every wine was compelling and had its own
personality, my favorites were scattered randomly throughout
the eight decades. Despite an expectation that older wines
would be better, my favorite wine was among the youngest in
the group.
Studies have determined that 80% of wine is consumed
within 48 hours of purchase. So its not surprising that most
American wines are made to be consumed young within 1 to 2
years of the vintage and will not improve much with long-term
bottle aging. However, you can count on older red wines to have
more complexity and smoothness than younger vintages and
some of the older wines in my Coppola tasting did.
If you were to graph the change in red and white wines as
they age, it would rise gradually and reach a peak of overall
performance in some future year, and then start to curve
downward in subsequent years of declining performance. It is an
educated guess by winemakers and wine critics as to when that
peak will come for any given wine. This is why some people
purchase age-worthy wines by the case, store it for long-term,
and then open one bottle every few years to taste and
estimate when that aging curve will peak.
Even though the absence of tannin in white wines eliminates
a major natural preservative, it is possible for well-aged white
wines to provide a tasting experience just as memorable as an
aged red wine. Its just harder to discover them.
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Solvang's October monthly Third Wednesday activities, taking
place on Wednesday, October 15, will include a Fall Frolic Block
Party at the towns West End, serving as a prelude to Halloween for
both locals and visitors seeking seasonal food, fun and savings, for
every member of the family furry friends included.
The October Third Wednesday West End block party will feature
live music, free treats and cider, a doggie costume contest sponsored
by Lemos Feed & Pet Supply, free admission to the Wildling
Museum, and even more in store for all West End party-goers
(further details TBA). All of these October 15 offerings are in addition
to the regular, monthly Third Wednesday deals at local merchants
including boutiques of all sorts, restaurants and gourmet food
purveyors; the weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market; the
popular Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk; and Solvang
Third Wednesday discounts at local hotels.
The October 15 Fall Frolic, Lemos-sponsored doggie costume
contest kicks off at 5:45 p.m., with prizes being awarded for best
costumes in three categories: Funniest, Scariest and Most
Original. To enter the costume contest, human handlers should
show up in front of Lemos (1511 Mission Drive) by 5:45 p.m., with
their animal counterparts.
Multiple West End businesses will be upping the free and food
antes during the October 15 block party including Wandering Dog
Wine Bar, which will be offering gratis Rosemary Spiced Nuts, as well
as free cider and nibbles in front of Kandras Beads.
As always, Solvang Third Wednesday revelers can soak up all of
the day's deals and discounts spread throughout the town, by
venturing out on the afore-mentioned Solvang Third Wednesday
Wine & Beer Walk. The monthly, ticketed activity ($20 per person)
runs from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and features wine or beer tastings
at five venues of participants' choice, a logo glass and a map to guide
tasters to crowd-pleasing Solvang watering holes like Wandering Dog
Wine Bar; Sort This Out Cellars; The Good Life, Craft Beer & Wine
Cellar; Carivints Winerys Tasting Room; Randys Taproom; the Olive
House; Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyards Tasting Room; Dascomb
Cellars; Lions Peak Vineyards Tasting Room; Solvang Brewing
Company; Viking Garden Cellars; the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
and Toccata Tasting Rooms; Cali Love Wine; Lucky Dogg Winery and
more.
Tickets for the Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk may
be purchased in advance on-line, through First Street Tickets
(firststreettickets.com/events/solvang-third-wednesday), where guests
may buy tickets for themselves or as gifts for October or future
Wine & Beer Walks. The resulting tickets can be redeemed at
Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C Mission Drive) the respective day
of the event, in exchange for the Wine & Beer Walk logo glass,
tasting vouchers and map.
Wine & Beer Walk tickets may also be purchased on-line the day-
of, via credit card. Cash-only day-of tickets for the Wine & Beer Walk
are sold at Wandering Dog Wine Bar, the Olive House (1661 Mission
Drive) and Sort This Out Cellars (1636 Copenhagen Drive).
Visitors left weary from their day of wine, beer, shopping, food,
frights and fun, may also take advantage of Third Wednesday deals
at some of Solvangs best hotels, like 20% off of their night's stay
(with a qualifying stay).
The October 15 West End block party is a precursor to Solvangs
21st Annual Haunted House and this years associated Street Fair,
which will thrill visitors with food, fun and spirits on Thursday and
Friday, October 30 and 31. The Haunted House and Street Fair, to be
held at the Solvang Festival Theater (420 2nd Street), will run from
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. both of those nights, and will include a
Halloween night Trunk or Treat candy-fest among other tasty and
spirited delights.
Solvangs West End is considered to be the block of Mission Drive
(Highway 246) bounded by 4th Place and 5th Street, encompassing
Valley Brewers, Succulent Caf, Solvang Brewing Company,
Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Gerlach Photography, Kandras Beads,
Olsens Danish Village Bakery (and their gift shop, La Gioconda),
Paulas Pancake House, Randys Taproom at C and R Imports, Lemos
Feed & Pet Supply, the Wildling Museum, The Hamlet Inn, Solvang
Inn & Cottages, Viking Motel and Big Bopper Drive-in.
More information about Solvang Third Wednesday, and a
complete listing of discount offers and events, is available at
www.solvangthirdwednesday.com or via the free Experience Solvang
app for iPhone. Solvang Third Wednesday is on Facebook and
Twitter at facebook.com/SolvangThirdWednesday and
twitter.com/CityOfSolvang. Free brochures are also available at the
Solvang Visitors Center, 1639 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
93463.
For further information about the October 15 Solvang Third
Wednesday plans, please contact Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Stiletto
Marketing, at 1-877-327-2656 or info@stilettomarketing.com.
October 15 Event: Solvangs West End Readies for Halloween
with Fall Frolic Block Party during Monthly Third Wednesday
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Perfect Pairs BY MELISSA VOGT
Wild Mushroom Pizza
The 2012 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir is perfectly suited
with the earthy flavors of this wild mushrom pizza.
INGREDIENTS:
Premade or homemade pizza dough
1 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
8 ounces chanterelle (or other wild) mushrooms
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 cup equal parts mozzarella, fontina and parmesan
cheeses, grated
METHOD:
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Saut the mushrooms in about 1 tsp of olive oil and set
aside. Roll out the pizza dough and drizzle with olive
oil. Sprinkle on the pinch of red pepper flakes. Spread
a thin layer of sauted wild mushrooms onto the pizza
dough, then sprinkle with the marjoram. Cover with a
light layer of the blended cheeses.
3. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, just long
enough for the dough to cook through and the cheeses
to melt.
4. Slice and enjoy with a garden salad and a bottle of
Talley Vineyards Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Talley Vineyards Pairing
2012 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir and Wild Mushroom Pizza
Talley Vineyards is located in beautiful Arroyo Grande Valley and
produces wine from grapes grown in the Arroyo Grande and Edna
Valley appellations. In both of these regions, the conditions are
optimal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It makes sense then,
that Talley Vineyards has been producing an impressive collection of
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since the 1980s - though one Pinot Noir
in particular is perfectly suited for a wild mushroom pizza pairing.
The 2012 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Edna Valley
appellation is a vintage that produced fantastic quality grapes. The
temperature during the growing season was ideal for Pinot Noir
growth and an excellent spring allowed the grapes to ripen just
perfectly. With that being said, the resulting wine exhibits complexity,
balance and elegance.
The complexity, balance and elegance are noticeable even just on
the nose of this wine. Sandalwood, coriander and baking spices
mimic the aroma of the wild mushroom pizza and prepare the palate
for a sensuous, earthy experience. On the palate, the wild mushrooms
and dried marjoram on the pizza are consistent with the earthy flavors
and minerality of the wine. The dried marjoram also plays with the
touch of 30% new French oak in the wine, bringing forward the
subtle toasty notes and providing the wine with additional herbal
flavors.
Furthermore, the dusty finish of the wine is complemented by the
creamy textures of the three-cheese combinationmozzarella,
Fontina and Parmesanwhich is just pungent enough to bring
forward the plum and raspberry fruit. Although, the pungency of the
cheese does not overpower any aspect of the wine, but rather gives
the mouthfeel more texture and richness. This is the kind of
pairing you want to enjoy slowly; take a sip, then a bite, then another
sip and taste how the complexity of this pairing unfolds around your
tongue.
To enjoy more fabulous pairing experiences with Talley Vineyards
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, look forward to their Sensory Pairings
starting back up in the Fall. Enjoy small bites that enhance each wine,
and learn the best pairing secrets for any meal. Talley Vineyards will
also be pouring at San Luis Obispo Countys Harvest on the Coast
event in November, which will offer an array of local food to be paired
with Talley Vineyards wine.
To enjoy the full collection of Talley Vineyards wine, stop by their
tasting room in the Arroyo Grande Valley, open daily from 10:30am to
4:30pm. Talley Vineyards offers a core flight for $8, a distinctive menu
flight for $15 and group tastings between 8-15 people for $10 per
person; for groups reservations, please call 805-489-0446 ext. 25.
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BY BETHANY RHINE
The winding back roads of Paso Robles Westside is home to an
awe-inspiring treasure known as Michael Gill Cellars. From the
stunning views to the finely crafted wine, every aspect of the
boutique winery embodies the precision, dedication and hard work
founding vintner Michael Gill and his wife Shelley have put into
providing an unparalleled wine experience.
Setting foot in the tasting room places you in rustic luxury and
romantic country appeal. The tasting rooms tagline Where the Wild
Things Are describes what you see as its architecture and dcor are
rooted in inspiration from an old world French hunting lodge.
The tasting rooms charm comes from the warm wood, generous
stone and delicate marble finishes all complemented by an
exquisitely displayed collection of art and hunting trophies. There is
nothing faux about it. A passion and strict appreciation for travel and
beauty inspired each carefully selected piece of adornment which
showcases Michaels lifetime of travels and adventure.
Just outside the tasting room doors is a beautiful patio equipped
with classic vineyard views and centuries-old oak trees. It is the
perfect place to sip on the luscious, limited allocation wines provided
exclusively by Michael Gill Cellars.
The Vineyard and the Wine
Michael focuses strictly on quality. Consistency, control and
excellence are his three priorities producing no more than 1,000
cases when in full production.
In the vineyard, the limestone-rich soils, hot days and cool nights
provide growing conditions optimal for exquisite Rhone-style
varietals. The vines are shown the utmost respect and given the best
care from Michael and his family. In return, Michael has been able to
capture the true essence of each varietal and their individual vines.
The wines produced are considered raw, even wild, while still being
tantalizingly approachable.
Meet the Wines
2012 Tuxedo Viognier a Sommeliers Challenge silver medalist at
San Diegos International Wine Competition described as fresh and
beautiful with an exotic finish will delightfully awaken your palate.
2013 Michael Gill Cellars Vermentino an OC Fair gold medalist
bask in a succulent wine that is chalked full of texture. An apricot
and white peach nose gives way to a hint of caramel and toasted
molasses. Enjoy flavors of vanilla, Mandarin orange and tropical
banana.
2013 Michael Gill Cellars Counoise a Central Coast Wine
Competition gold medalist and Best in Class honoree as well as an
OC Fair gold medalist and Chairmans Award recipient only 77
cases were produced of this deeply colored ruby red wine that favors
a raspberry and strawberry nose and finishes with hints of plum.
2012 Michael Gill Cellars Tempranillo Tantrum a Denver
International Wine Competition gold medalist, a Pacific Rim
International Wine Competition Best in Class recipient and an OC
Fair gold medalist a pleasantly bright wine with the presence of
blood orange and grenadine and a subtlety of milk chocolate and
cocoa.
2010 Michael Gill Cellars Big Rock Syrah Sommeliers Challenge
silver medalist from San Diegos International Wine Competition as
well as a Central Coast Wine Competition silver medalist this
deeply colored and full bodied wine really shows off its Rhone
characteristics.
2010 Black Tie Syrah Central Coast Wine Competition bronze
medalist only 69 cases were produced of this complex, full bodied
Syrah that is described as deliciously mouthwatering.
2010 Tuxedo Syrah Central Coast Wine Competition gold
medalist and Best in Class honoree known as the perfect pairing for
a cool autumn evening.
Visit the Tasting Room and Embark on Your Own Hunt for Fine Wine
You will find Michael and Shelley running their one-of-a-kind
tasting room each weekend. Be prepared to indulge on a journey of
education, beauty and blissful satisfaction. Tasting room hours are
Friday Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. Visit
the tasting room at 4125 Peachy Canyon Road in Paso Robles. For
more information, call (805) 239-1668 or visit www.gillcellars.com.
Rustic Luxury on Pasos Westside
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NOVEMBER 7
Backyard Winemakers Dinner
with Donati Family Vineyard
Join Donati Family Vineyard at The Apple Farm Inn, San Luis Obispo, for a
four-course, family-style, farm to table dinner on the heated garden patio!
Featured wines will be paired with locally sourced cuisine while guests listen
to live acoustic music. $65/person, 6pm, 800-255-2040, www.applefarm.com
NOVEMBER 7-9
Harvest on the Coast Weekend
Enjoy the transcendent sights, scents and flavors of this signature season with
the Harvest on the Coast Celebration Weekenda rambunctious extravaganza
of local food and wine at the Avila Beach Resort.The festivities unfold
throughout the weekend beginning Friday, November 7th with the
collaborative winemaker dinner, Crafted on the Coast. Saturday, November
8th is the Grand Tasting and Wine Auction, with 60+wineries and restaurants
paired up, featuring a live and silent auction. Sunday, November 9th youll
enjoy complimentary open houses, all free with your Grand Tasting Ticket!
www.slowine.com
NOVEMBER 8
Second Annual Wine Tourism Day
Wineries, hotels, restaurants and wine tourism businesses offer special events
to the public on this day to celebrate the importance and fun of wine tourism.
Featuring wine pairing dinners, music events and tastings. www.slowine.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Live Music at Laetitia Wine
Come out with friends and family and enjoy live music while you sip on Laetitia
& NADIA wines. Bring a picnic & stay for bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!
The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a brand new
flavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers Market
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo
Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org
OCTOBER 11
Wine Club Casino Night
at Laetitia Vineyard and Winery
Join Laetitia for casino-themed games, appetizers, raffle prizes and a photo
booth! Bring your blackjack skills; this is not an event to miss! $35/person
Guests must be 21 and over. Wine Club only. Call to reserve your spot.
6-8:30pm, 805-474-7641
NOVEMBER 9
Harvest on the Coast Open House
at Talley Vineyards
Talley Vineyards will keep the Country Harvest on the Coast going on with an
open house. More details to come! 11am-4pm, Kelly@talleyvineyards.com
www.talleyvineyards.com
DECEMBER 5
Holiday in the Tasting Room
at Talley Vineyards
Celebrate the season with a special evening at Talley Vineyards! Enjoy wine
tasting and snacks, as well as the tunes of local musicians. 4-7pm
Kelly@talleyvineyards.com, www.talleyvineyards.com
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA AND MORRO
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the
majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445
www.hearstcastle.org
OCTOBER 4
Cambria Oktoberfest
Cambria Oktoberfest raises funds for Cambria charities for their social outreach
activities. The event includes entertainment, childrens folk dance and singing
groups, a German car show, German food and beverages, singing, dancing and
contests for ugly legs for men, lovely legs for ladies and the chicken dance!
Veterans Memorial Building,12-7pm, www.cambriaoktoberfest.com
OCTOBER 4-5
Morro Bay Harbor Festival
Taste the freshest seafoodstraight off the boat at the popular Commercial
Fishermens BBQand sample wine and beer from local wineries and breweries.
The festival takes place on the Embarcadero. Admission $8, 10am-6pm
OCTOBER 19
Antique Street Fair in Cayucos
Come one, come all and enjoy seeking out something old and something new!
There is something for everyone at this sale. Downtown Ocean Ave. becomes a
pedestrian zone while browsers and shoppers can checkout the many goods
being offered by local and visiting vendors. 7am-4pm
www.cayucoschamber.com
NOVEMBER 1
24th Annual Cayucos Car Show
Enjoy looking at awesome cars, listening to good music, sipping on delicious
beer and eating BBQ downtown on Ocean Avenue at the Cayucos Car Show.
9am-4pm, www.cayucoschamber.com
NOVEMBER 17
Cayucos Wine & Food Festival
Cayucos Wine and Food festival showcases the delectable flavors of the Central
Coast. Come to the Cayucos Vets Hall and enjoy an evening of wine and food
tasting. Admission $25/pre-sale, $30/door. 4-8pm, 805-995-0095
NOVEMBER 30
Christmas Street Fair in Morro Bay
Take the family to Morro Bay Boulevard and Main Street between 9am-5pm
for holiday festivities, kiddie entertainment, food and gifts. This event is the
perfect place to find a special gift just in time for the holidays. Free admission
www.morrobay.org
DECEMBER 6
Lighted Boat Parade and Tree Lighting
Come to the Embarcadero in Morro Bay and secure a spot along the waterfront
to watch a procession of some of the most beautifully-decorated Christmas
skiffs, yachts, fishing boats, cutters, sailboats and kayaks. 6:30pm
805-772-4467
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Food and Wine Pairing at Niner Wine Estates
Join Niner Wine Estates for food and wine pairings every weekend! Stop by
the kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine with plates designed to be paired and
shared. Relax on the beautiful back patio overlooking Heart Hill Vineyard and
experience the combination of great wine and gourmet food.
$25/Large plate (includes a glass of wine), 11am-4pm, www.ninerwine.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Live Music at Sculpterra
Live entertainment sponsored by "Songwriters At Play." 1-4pm, free
www.sculpterra.com
ONGOING
Go Ballooning
Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San
Miguel and Templeton. Float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude of a
few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per trip.
Weather permitting. Call 805-458-1530 for reservations. www.sloballoon.com
ONGOING DAILY
Wine and Cheese Pairings
at Villa San-Juliette
Join VSJ for wine and cheese pairings with cheeses curated by local cheese
expert and sommelier, Zina Miakinkova. Enjoy a selection of international
cheeses and award-winning wines. $15, $10/Reserve Club members. Add a
tour of the winery for a total of $25, $20/Reserve Club members. Available
daily. Reservations recommended. 805-467-0014, www.villasanjuliette.com
Ongoing Helicopter Tours
at Villa San-Juliette
Tours will feature 10 to 15 minute flights around miles of Villa San-Juliette and
the surrounding areas. 4 passengers per trip or equivalent payment.
By reservation only; please call for reservations. $50/Wine Club Members
$60/Non-Club Members. 11am-3pm, 805-226-5838
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Third Thursdays
A menagerie of downtown Paso Robles businesses aim to inject a bit more
fun into local fundraising efforts thanks to a new Third Thursday promotion
benefiting Must! Charities. www.mustcharities.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Patio Food Pairings
at Opolo Vineyards
Join them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood
burning oven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired with
excellent Opolo wines. Cheers! 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery
VIP Tastings by appointment, $25, Complimentary cave tours every half hour.
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Live Music at Wild Horse
Songwriters At Play promotes live music events twice-monthly on Saturday
afternoons at Wild Horse Winery. No cover charge, but tips for the featured
artist appreciated. All ages welcome. 1-4pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Saturday Live at Vina Robles
Every other Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit back
and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines.
Wine & tastings available. 1-4pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAY
A Grape to Glass Experience
at Wild Horse Winery
Learn what happens in the vineyards and cellar, then end with wine tasting.
We encourage you to bring just two things: your walking shoes and lots of
questions! $15/person or Wine club member (and 3 guests are
complimentary). Reservations requested. Call for information. 800-788-6310
ONGOING SUNDAYS
SLO County Sundays
at Donati Family Vineyard
Visit the Donati Family Vineyard Tasting Room on Sundays for Complimentary
Wine Tasting and 10% Discount! An expansive lawn for picnics, two bocce
courts and a selection of award-winning wines make for a great afternoon.
www.donatifamilyvineyard.com, 877-511-WINE (9463)
OCTOBER 1-31
Jack Johnson Art Display
at Castoro Cellars
For the month of October, Jack Johnson will be displaying his pieces in the
Events Gallery at Castoro Cellars. Stop by the tasting room to sample some
Dam Fine Wine and view these breathtaking works of art. 10am-5:30pm
805-238-0735, www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 3-4
Wine Club Harvest Trips with J. Lohr
The yearly, club-exclusive harvest trip will include all the fantastic, hands on
activities this weekend has come to be legendary for! It features a traditional
Friday harvest welcome dinner, a Saturday breakfast in the Hilltop Vineyard,
a vineyard and crush pad tour, a barbecue lunch and an afternoon tasting
seminar. Hosted by Steve Lohr, this is one not-to-be missed annual event!
5:30pm, $100/Members (can bring up to 2 guests, $110 each), wle@jlohr.com
805-239-8900, www.jlohr.com
OCTOBER 4
Wine Club Pick-Up Party
at Peachy Canyon Winery
Wine club members will have the chance to pick up their shipments and enjoy
a party at Peachy Canyon Winery. More details to come soon!
www.peachycanyon.com
OCTOBER 4
Rockin the Vine Summer Concert
at Poalillo Vineyards
Louie Ortega, 6:30-9:30pm, www.poalillovineyards.com
OCTOBER 5
Annual Wine Club BBQ at Castoro Cellars
As a thank you to valued club members, Castoro Cellars is excited to host their
Annual Wine Club BBQ! Members are welcome to enjoy a catered lunch and live
music! 1-4pm, 805-238-0735 www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 10-11
Pre-Ride Bike Bash with Wild Horse Winery
Wild Horse Winery will be hosting the pre-ride bike bash dinner on Friday night
at the winery. The ride itself is on Saturday. To attend the pre-ride bike bash
dinner, call Wild Horse Winery at 805-788-6300. www.wildhorsewinery.com
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OCTOBER 11
Preston Reed Live Music at Castoro Cellars
This is the first of the winter concert series at Castoro Cellars. Enjoy an intimate
acoustic guitar show in the Events Gallery. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm
$20, 805-238-0735, www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 12
Morro Bay Wine Cruise
with Wild Horse Winery
Cruise the Morro Bay and enjoy a 5 course meal paired with Wild Horse wines.
1-4pm, $95, $85/Club Members, leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
www.wildhorsewinery.com
OCTOBER 12
Richard Smith Fingerstyle Guitar Virtuoso, 6:30-9:30pm
www.poalillovineyards.com
OCTOBER 15-16
Members Only Pick Up Party at Baileyana
Pick up your Wine Club, taste the wines and sample tasty food from a local
restaurant. Additionally, there will be specials on wine and merchandise.
5-7pm, 805-269-8200, www.baileyana.com
OCTOBER 17
Winemaker Dinner with Rotta Winery
at Buena Vista Farms
Join Rotta Winery at Buena Vista Farms to celebrate Harvest Weekend with a
Winemaker Dinner. All of the wines for this amazing dinner will be from Rottas
new Siot label and will be paired with a fantastic four course dinner, prepared by
Chef Alex Martin with Crush Catering. RSVP to krista@rottawinery.com or call 805-
237-0510. 6pm, $105/guests, $95/members
OCTOBER 17
Harvest Weekend Concert
at SummerWood Winery & Inn
Join SummerWood Wineyr in kicking off the Harvest Wine Weekend with a
sunset patio concert, featuring live music by The Incrementals. SummerWood
wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Chef Kelly will host a
harvest taco bar ($12/plate). 5:30-8:30pm, www.summerwoodwine.com
OCTOBER 17
Harvest Wine Weekend Kick-Off Concert
at Castoro Cellars
Damon Castillo Band is returning to Castoro Cellars for a great party! Damons
rock with soul style will make you get out of your seat and dance the night
away! A delicious selection of gourmet fare will be available for purchase by
Haute Skillet. $15, $10/Members (both prices include the concert and first glass
of wine from the famous keg barrel), doors at 6:15pm, show at 7pm
OCTOBER 17
Salt Lick Cookbook Signing
at Robert Hall Winery
Meet Texas Legend, Scott Roberts, of The Salt Lick Restaurant in Driftwood,
Texas. He'll be signing copies of his cookbook and serving bites of his famous
Texas BBQ at Robert Hall Winery. Taste one of his appetizers and you'll want the
book so you can make it at home! 1-3pm, 805-239-1616 ext. 24
events@roberthallwinery.com www.roberthallwinery.com
OCTOBER 17
Dinner in the Caves at Eberle Winery
Chef Charlie will be back to prepare a fresh "farm to table" themed dinner.
You will experience the bounty of the county from one of the best local Chefs.
6:30pm, $150, $120 Cellar Club, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
OCTOBER 17
Train Wreck Friday at Pomar Junction
The JD Project. Enjoy live music with abeautiful sunset over the
vineyard. Wines available to purchase by bottle or glass. BBQ Tri Tip or Pulled
Pork Sandwiches available for purchase or bring your own food! $10/guests
Club members free.. 5:30-8:30pm, www.pomarjunction.com
OCTOBER 17-18
Harvest Festival Dinner
at Opolo Vineyards
Roll up your pants and prepare to stomp! In between the grape stomping,
ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades and Opolo wine. The menu will include
whole roasted lamb, chicken and pork along all the extras. $89/wine club
members, $99/guests, 5:30pm on both days. 805-238-9593
OCTOBER 17-18
Harvest Festival Barbecue
at Opolo Vineyards
Stop by the tasting room on this festival weekend to enjoy BBQ whole roasted
lamb, carne asada tacos, beans and all the fixings. Lunch and wine tasting are
free for members. Lunch/$15, wine tasting/$5, 11am-4pm both days
OCTOBER 17-19
Harvest Wine Weekend Events
at Le Vigne Winery
Join Le Vigne for Friday afternoon's Winemaker BBQ from 2-6pm; there will be
live music on the patio, a sausage sandwich and a glass of wine for only $5!
Enjoy a Cheese & Barrel Tasting from 11am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday
during open cellar time for $10/guests or $5/members. JoinLe Vigne on
Saturday night at 5pm for a Sunset Vineyard Tour & Winemaker Dinner for
$95/guests or $75/members. Sunday at 1pm, there will be a Culinary Cooking
Demo for $20/guests or $15/members, www.levignewinery.com
OCTOBER 17-19
at Vina Robles Winery
On Friday (10/17), dive into harvest with a fun grape stomp and dinner,
prepared by Thomas Hill Organic; 4-8pm, $95, $85/Club Members. On Saturday
(10/18), embark on a culinary trip to Switzerland during the 8th Annual Swiss
Day event. Stroll among the market stands in the courtyard as you explore
traditional Swiss dishes. Vina Robles estate wines will be served and Michael
Gutin will provide live music; 1-4pm, $25, $20/Club Members. On Sunday
(10/19), wine down the weekend with the Saturday Live Music Series. Guitarist
Jeff Peters will be performing and wine and charcuterie will be available for
purchase, 1-4pm. www.vinarobles.com
OCTOBER 17-19
at Peachy Canyon Winery
Celebrate Harvest with Prachy Canyon Winery! They will be unveiling their
pre-release wines for the festival so stop in & try the whole lineup. Enjoy barrel
samples, grab lunch from the local food truck The Pairing Knife, and listen to
live music on the lawn from 1-4pm, www.peachycanyon.com
OCTOBER 17-19
at J. Lohr Vineyards
Enjoy the Lobster Feed on Friday night from 6:30-8:30pm; tickets are
$85/Members and $75/Guests. On Saturday, club members will get to enjoy a
complimentary VIP Tasting with library vintages and barrel tastings from
11am-3pm. Then, join J. Lohr on Sunday for the 40th Anniversary Lunch from
11am-1:30pm; tickets are $25/members and $30/guests. To RSVP for any of
these events, call 805-239-8900 or email kim@jlohr.com.
OCTOBER 17-19
Harvest Festival at Calcareous
Enjoy wine specials all weekend long as well as food & wine pairing for
purchase between 12-3pm. There will also be a winemaker dinner on Friday,
October 17 at Lloyds lookout at 6:30pm; RSVP required. 11am-5pm
805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com
OCTOBER 17-19
Harvest Wine Weekend in Paso Robles
Create your own wine country weekend. Highlights include winemaker dinners,
special vintage tastings, artisanal food and chocolate pairings,
vineyard tours, blending seminars and grape stomps! www.pasowine.com
OCTOBER 18
Vertical Tasting Flight at Roxo Port Cellars
Join Jeff Steele, Winemaker, for a special tasting event in the cellar. Taste a
vertical flight of Ruby Tradicional paired with local artisan cheeses. Steele will
share the thread that runs though the wines in each distinctive vintage.
Limited seating available; reservations are required. 3 pm, $18/Person
www.roxocellars.com
OCTOBER 18
Artisan Marketplace
at SummerWood Winery & Inn
Visit SummerWood to experience a unique trunk show of culinary-infused bath
products! 12-3pm, www.summerwoodwine.com
OCTOBER 18
Harvest Fiesta at Sculpterra Winery
Join Sculpterra for their annual Harvest Festival Celebration in honor of the
vineyard team. There will be authentic Mexican food, a live Mariachi band and
plenty of wine! 12-4pm, www.sculpterra.com
OCTOBER 18
Harvest Hoedown at EOS Winery
Try the new release Reserve Petite Sirah paired with a wine infused chocolate
cow-pie. Steins Catering will be selling delicious BBQ. Wine by the glass, live
country music and horseshoes will remind you that it isnt EOS Etate Winerys
first rodeo. tastingroom@eosvintages.com, www.eosvintage.com
OCTOBER 18
Wood Fired Pizza and Music on the Deck
at Eberle Winery
Enjoy sitting on the deck over looking the vineyards, while snacking on wood
fired pizza bites andlistening to music with a glass of Eberle wine! 12-4pm
www.eberlewinery.com
OCTOBER 18
The Cliffnotes, 6:30-9:30pm, www.poalillovineyards.com
OCTOBER 18
The Salt Lick Barbecue
Enjoy dinner and see why Scott Roberts BBQ has put Driftwood, Texas on the
map for BBQ connoisseurs.Dinner will be pairedwith Robert Hall wine, served
family style with live music. Reservations required. Tickets $95, $76/Cavern
Club Members. 7-10pm, 805-239-1616 ext. 24, events@roberthallwinery.com
OCTOBER 18-19
at Roxo Port Cellars
Celebrate Harvest Wine Weekend at the beautiful Roxo Port Cellars westside
tasting room. Indulge in a cupcake pairing with a flight of Port-style wines for
a memorable experience. Barrel samples, new releases and more. Youre
entitled, so relax on the patio and enjoy the views. The tasting room is be open
from 11am-5pm.
OCTOBER 18-19
Harvest Festival Open House
at Castoro Cellars
Join Castoro Cellars to celebrate the fruits of their labor during harvest season
with fun activities, great food, live music and Dam Fine Wine. 10am-5:30pm
$5, complimentary for members, 805-238-0735, www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 19
Harvest Yoga & Organic Brunch
at Castoro Cellars
Greet the crisp fall morning with your sun salutations at Castoro Cellars!
Castoro is hosting another installment of Yoga in the Vines and Organic Brunch.
This all levels yoga class will get your blood flowing after celebrating harvest all
weekend! After class you'll be greeted with a glass of Castoros own Methode
Champenoise and an organic brunch. 8:45am, $30/guests, $25/members
OCTOBER 19
Yoga & Sangria at EOS Winery
Start your Sunday morning with serenity and clarity. Join EOS and Roots Flow
Yoga owner and instructor, Lauren, for yoga on the veranda. Immerse yourself
in the beauty of the vineyards while awakening your inner god or goddess.
Then, enjoy a healthy breakfast with a glass of pear-apple sangria.
Yoga 9am, breakfast 10am, $20, $15/members, 805-591-8050
Tastingroom@eosvintage.com, www.eosvintage.com
OCTOBER 19
The Grill Cheese Incident Food Truck
at Eberle Winery
Nothing goes better than wine and cheese, so visit Eberle Winery for grilled
cheese sandwiches and wine! $4-$12, 12-4pm, www.eberlewinery.com
OCTOBER 19
Roberts Port and Cigars
Enjoy a vertical flight of award winning Port, a cigar and a gourmet food
pairing box. Watch your cigar get rolledon-site.$25, Complimentary to Cavern
Club Members. 1-4pm, 805-239-1616 ext 24, events@roberthallwinery.com
OCTOBER 24
Yoga, Pizza & Wine at Calcareous Vineyard
Relax and unwind in the Calcareous tasting room with a lazy, feel good yoga
class. Then reward yourself with pizza and a glass of your favorite Calcareous
wines! Arrive at 6pm to check-in. The yoga session will begin at 6:15pm with
pizza and wine pairing following shortly after. Wear comfortable attire and
bring a yoga mat. If you do not have one, there will be extras you can borrow.
All skill levels are welcome! $30, 6-9pm, anna@calcareous.com
805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com
OCTOBER 24-26
Poker Run with Paso Robles
Wineries of 46 East
Join the 13 Wineries of 46 East as they host their annual poker run
Friday - Sunday. There will be prizes, tasting room specials, animals from Zoo To
You and plenty of fun. $20 to play. Visit any of the locations for a game piece.
Extra bonuses for costumes! www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
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OCTOBER 26
Harvest Marathon at Le Vigne
This course starts and finishes at Le Vigne Winery and will offer beautiful
views of the Paso Robles countryside and grape vineyards at harvest time.
7am www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com/registration
OCTOBER 26
Art & Wine Bar Haunted House
at Vina Robles
Come awaken your creativity at Vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar as
you enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends at the Hospitality Center. The
Vina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and
wine party. In preparation for Halloween, the featured art will be haunted
house themed. $50, 1-3pm, www.vinarobles.com
OCTOBER 30- 31
Halloween Haunted Caves at Eberle Winery
Decorated and lit by professionals, the 16,000 sq. feet of underground caves
turn into one of the spookiest places in town. A $5 donation goes directly to a
local foster children charity. Its a great cause and a lot of fun! The tasting
room will open for complimentary wine tasting! 5-9pm
www.eberlewinery.com
NOVEMBER 1
Fall Pick-Up Party at Roxo Port Cellars
Club Roxo members and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon of great Port
wines, food, music and more! More details to come soon.
www.roxocellars.com
NOVEMBER 1
at Le Vigne Winery
Stop by and pick up your wine club shipment in style with fantastic food and
great wines; it's bound to be a good time. Wine club members and guest only!
Please RSVP. 12-2:30pm, 805-227-4000, www.levignewinery.com
NOVEMBER 8
3rd Annual Chocolate Festival
at Vina Robles
Over 30 vendors will offer wine and Port tasting, chocolate confections and
creations, coffee, cigars, as well as spa products. $30, $25/Signature Wine Club
members. 3-6pm, 805-227-4812
NOVEMBER 21
at Calcareous Vineyard
Limelight Club Members are invited to a new release party. Members will
have the chance to sample the newest releases, enjoy great eats and pick-up
their club shipments. This is a private event for Limelight Club Members only
Please RSVP. 6:30-9pm, megan@calcareous.com, 805-239-0289
www.calcareous.com
NOVEMBER 28
Black Friday Specials
Visit the Robert Hall Winery tasting room for fantastic specials on Black Friday!
Get your shopping done for the holidays with gift-boxed specials, package
deals, wine, gourmet items, books, ornaments and more. The shelves are
stocked with unique gift items for everyone on your list! 10am-5pm
805-239-1616 ext. 24, events@roberthallwinery.com
www.roberthallwinery.com
DECEMBER 6
En Primeur Tasting and Futures Offering
at Tablas Creek Vineyard
VINsiders are invited to join winemakers for the twelfth annual barrel tasting
and sale en primeur of Tablas Creeks remarkable red wines from the
outstanding 2013 vintage. www.tablascreek.com
DECEMBER 6
Winemaker Dinner at Eberle Winery
Join Eberle Winery for a black-tie dinner in the caves. More details to come
soon! 6pm, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
DECEMBER 13
Holiday Open House at Robert Hall Winery
Get into the swing of the holiday season at Robert Hall Winery. Robert Hall
Winery will have Christmas music in the air, sweet treats, unique gift packages
and wine bundles to help you with your list. Ask about case specials for the
day. Happy Holidays start with a bottle of Robert Hall wine! 10am-5pm
805-239-1616 ext 24, events@roberthallwinery.com,
DECEMBER 13
Holiday Pick-Up & Pamper Party
Get pampered when you pick up your wine club shipment today. Enjoy light
spa services, beverages and appetizers. $25, members are complimentary.
11am-3pm, 805-239-1616 ext 20, cavernclub@roberthallwinery.com
DECEMBER 13
46 East Holiday Open House
Join the Wineries of 46 East to celebrate with food, music, gift shopping, sale
specials and of course, fabulous wine! www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
DECEMBER 13-14
Holiday Open House Wekeend
at EOS Winery
Stop by and enjoy live holiday jazz music by James Gentry, sample the
infamous Zinfandel wine brownies and warm up with hot spiced wine. Find
something for everyone on your gift giving list in the extensive gift shop and
$99 case specials. 10am-5pm, 805-591-8050, tastingroom@eosvintage.com
www.eosvintage.com
DECEMBER 31 JANUARY 1
News Years Ever Bash
Join Robert Hall Winery to ring in the New Year at their Annual New Year's Eve
Bash. You have 2 options. 1) Jackson Square Ticket, 7pm-12:30am: Enjoy wine
and appetizers in the cavern, a traditional New Orleans Second Line
procession to dinner, a three course meal in the Meritage Room paired with
Robert Hall Wines, champagne and live music by the Hot Club of SLO Band;
$160, $130/members. 2) French Quarter Ticket 9pm-1am: In the cavern enjoy
sweet and savory appetizers, wine and champagne, a lounge area, a
photobooth to capture the evening and a DJ to dance the night away club
style; $65, $52/members. 805-239-1616 ext 24
events@roberthallwinery.com, www.roberthallwinery.com
PISMO/SHELL BEACH
OCTOBER 17
68th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival
The Pismo Beach Clam Festival features a live parade, local chowder contest,
surf contest, food, beer & wine garden and Pier Pub. Enjoy music all weekend
and start off with the Friday Night Wine Walk. 805-773-4382
OCTOBER 23
37th Annual Jubilee by the Sea in Pismo Beach
20 bands and several guest artists performing at 5 venues, all connected by a
shuttle bus system. New Orleans-style jazz, big band performances, dancing,
food and beverages are available. www.pismojazz.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
Explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Unique day trips, including bicycling the
legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big Sur and kayaking. Trips include
transportation, gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119
Bike rentals available. Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com/index.asp
ONGOING THURSDAYS
San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce,
sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops,
listen to live music. 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events Art After Dark
Art galleries stay open late to host receptions with wine & cheese. Downtown
San Luis Obispo. 6-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese
at Tolosa Winery
Four 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 at 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
OCTOBER 15
Winemaker Dinner with Talley Vineyards
Join Talley Vineyards at Playground's 2.0 new intimate 17-seat culinary
theater next door to Playground in Santa Ana for a winemaker dinner.
Contact Playground 2.0at (714)560-4444 for reservations. $150, 7-9:30pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
OCTOBER 15-16
Members Only Pick Up Party at Baileyana
Pick up your Wine Club, taste the wines and sample tasty food from a local
restaurant. Additionally, there will be specials on wine and merchandise.
5-7pm both nights, 805-269-8200, www.baileyana.com
DECEMBER 4
Holiday Open House at Stephen Ross
Start the season with holiday cheer at Stephen Ross. 5:30-7:30pm
805-594-1318, www.stephenrosswine.com
DECEMBER 7
Wine Club Release Event
at Edna Valley Vineyard
Join Edna Valley Vineyards for winter release party. Taste the newest releases
with paired appetizers and enjoy live music. Please call Dana at
1-866-727-3616 or email dana@ednavalley.com to RSVP.
Wine Club Members only.1-4pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY
Quiz Night at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Live Music at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252
OCTOBER 18
Arts Outreach Real Men Cook
Cimarone Wines will be pouring at the annual Arts Outreach Real Men Cook at
Flag is Up Farms in Buellton. Sample wines and delicious cuisine from local,
male chefs. The chefs compete in a variety of categories to win the vaunted
chefs hat. This event is a fundraiser for Santa Ynezs Arts Outreach program.
6-9pm, $60-$65, www.artsoutreach.com
NOVEMBER 1
Vino de Suenos
This year promisedsto be even better with new wines, new art and new
auction items. Enjoy delicious appetizers from top restaurants in the area
and live entertainment at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hoitel in Buellton.
3-6pm, $50 (include logo glass), 805-686-0295 ext 104
maricelia@syvphp.org www.vinodesuenos.com
NOVEMBER 28
Sip Lompoc
Discover tasting rooms and watering holes during Sip Lompoc! Sip wine from
over 19 participating tasting rooms and wine bars. Guests will be given a Sip
Lompoc logo glass and a map to guide them through their evening. Check in
at Southside Coffee Company to get your glass and get sipping! 1-4pm
www.firststreettickets.com
NOVEMBER 29
Shop Lompoc Shop Small Business Saturday
Over 40 Lompoc businesses will offer specials and discounts all day long!
www.facebook.com/shoplompocshopsmall
LOS OLIVOS
OCTOBER 4
First Annual Terroir Selections Harvest
Party with Qupe Winery
Live music and light provisions will be offered at this harvest celebration,
featuring Qupe wine, in addition to others, at Matteis Tavern in Los Olivos.
For more information, contact Gerri Diamond at 805-686-4200 or
tastingroom@qupe.com. 1-4pm, www.qupe.com
OCTOBER 4
Terroir Harvest Celebration at Matteis Tavern
Attendees will have the opportunity to taste wines from the entire Terroir
portfolio, including Sandhi, Mayacamas, Wind Gap, Leviathan, Qupe, Maison
L'Oree, Fable, Evening Land, Whetstone and more, paired alongside light
provisions from Matteis Tavern Chef/Partner Robbie Wilson. Festivities also
include a live music performance throughout the afternoon from a very
special guest. This event will take place at Matteis Tavern in Los Olivos.
$125/person, 1-4pm, 805-688-3550, www.terroirselections.com
OCTOBER 12
Vineyard Harvest party at Coquelicot
Join Coquelicot for the Vineyard Harvest Party, featuring BBQ, unlimited wines,
childrens activities and hayrides through the vineyard! For tickets, contact the
tasting room at (805) 688-1500. 12-5pm, $89/Person, $79/Wine Club
www.coquelicot.com
OCTOBER 12
Winemaker Dinner at Trattoria Uliveto
with Alta Maria Vineyards
Alta Maria is having their Fall Winemaker Dinner at Trattoria Uliveto in
downtown Orcutt. A beautiful multi-course menu prepared by Alfonso Curti
will be matched up with current & library wines from Alta Maria, Native 9
and Autonom. $75/person. Please RSVP. Reception 6:30pm, dinner 7:15pm
805-934-4546, stephanie@altamaria.com
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DECEMBER 6
Old Fashioned Christmas in Los Olivos
with Larner Vineyard & Winery
Join the Larner Tasting Room to celebrate Olde Fashioned Christmas as the
Los Olivos streets are adorned with luminaries and the smell of popcorn and
roasted walnuts wafts through the air. Family-friendly fun begins at St. Marks
In-the-Valley and continues as local merchants welcome guests for this small
town holiday celebration. 2-8pm, www.larnervineyard.com
SANTA MARIA/SANTA
MARGARITA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING DAILY
Wine on Tap at Costa de Oro
Come try their Wine on Tap! We have white and red available for $7/glass and
$5/glass for Wine Club members! Growlers available for enjoying at home.
www.cdowinery.com
ONGOING MONDAY-THURSDAY
Wine Club Happy Hour at Costa de Oro
3-6pm, $7 a glass , 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com/tasting
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Friday Night Wine Down
at Costa de Oro
5-8pm Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and
food by Chef Rick. Please make food reservations, $12/plate
805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com/tasting
OCTOBER 4
First Annual Grape Stomp
at Andrew Murray Vineyards
Join Andrew and the harvest crew for their first annual Grape Stomp, where
you will get to be a winemaker for the day! This limited and exclusive event
will cover all aspects of winemaking from vineyard maturity assessment to
hand picking to crushing and stomping. There will be plenty of tasting
opportunities along the way! 9am-12pm, $75, $60/members
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
OCTOBER 4
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
with Zaca Mesa Winery
Zaca Mesa Winery will be pouring at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair.
Enjoy a beautiful weekend in Manhattan beach, taste from food booths, sip on
wine and beer, play games and more! 10am-6pm, www.zacamesa.com
OCTOBER 11
Farm-to-Table Dinner
Join Zaca Mesa in their rustic courtyard for a farm-to-table dinner with Chef
John from Custom Cuisine and Chef Pascale Beale form Pascales Kitchen. The
menu will include portabella mushrooms, seared ahi tuna, smoked crab
rongoon, fall squash soups, fresh salads, pork medallions, grilled rabbit legs
and so much more! For more details or to RSVP, call Angela at (805) 688-9339
ext. 311 or email angela@zacamesa.com. 5-8:30pm, $85/person
www.zacamesa.com
OCTOBER 12
Foley Food & Wine Society Sets Sail with
Firestone Vineyards, Foley Estates &
Lincourt Vineyatds
Join Firestone for a luxury sunset cruise aboard the legendary Santa Barbara
Channel Catamaran. Glide through the waters of Santa Barbara and
experience the views of the harbor. Enjoy library wines, delicious cuisine and
live Calypso music. 4:30-7:30pm, $125, $100/FFW Club Members,
$85/Connoisseur Club Members, 805-968-1614, www.firestonewine.com
OCTOBER 18
Epicurean Knights Fine Food & Wine
Join Zaca Mesa Winery for an evening of fine food and wine. The menu will
include an assortment of cheeses from around the world, artisan breads and
olive oil, various preparations of quail, crab and an array of desserts! For more
details or to RSVP, call Angela at (805) 688-9339 ext. 311 or email
angela@zacamesa.com. 5-8:30pm, $85/person, www.zacamesa.com
OCTOBER 18
Martian Abduction Party
at Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Wine Club Members are invited to join Martian ranch for a fabulous party
featuring wine and food. 5-8pm, www.martianvineyard.com
NOVEMBER 1
Harvest Dinner with Firestone Vineyards
Firestone Vineyard invites you to an intimate dinner in their barrel room,
hosted by Winemaker Paul Warson. Enjoy a traditional Italian Thanksgiving
with Chef Leonardo Curti of Trattoria Grappolo. Guests will experience a
four-course meal, thoughtfully paired with Firestone wines. Please RSVP to
Marissa at (805) 688-3940 ext. 5140 or mwilson@foleyfamilywines.com.
5-8pm, www.firestonewine.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Sanguis Wine Wednesdays
at Corks n Crowns
Wine Wednesday is featuring Sanguis wines, which are made in a converted
warehouse in the heart of Santa Barbaras industrial zone from grapes that
grow in the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys. www.corksandcrowns.com
ONGOING LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Gourmet Sliders & Craft Beer Pairing
at Corks n Crowns
The Burger Bus + Corks n Crowns have teamed up to bring back the 4X4
Gourmet Burgers & Beers Pairing!Thats right 4 delicious, gourmet sliders from
Santa Barbaras favorite Burger Bus and 4 Craft Brews paired to perfection.
RSVP via Facebook. www.corksandcrowns.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Cupcakes & Sparkling Wine
at Corks n Crowns
$5 for 3 cupcakes with a sparkling wine flight for $10. 11:30am
805-845-8600, www.corksandcrowns.com
OCTOBER 11
Celebration of Harvest Weekend
Grand Tasting in Santa Barbara
Enjoy the Harvest Festival Grand Tasting in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine
County at OldMission Santa Ins. All 100+ wineries gather to present their
wines.The festival also presents some of the best local food from restaurants,
caterers and gourmet food creators.Listen to live music and musicians. Ticket
price range is $65-$175, 12-4pm, www.celebrationofharvest.com
DECEMBER 5-7
Key to Wine Country in Santa Barbara
Local wineries will be participating in this fun-filled weekend, which will
feature access to library tastings, food and wine pairings, barrel tastings,
winemaker dinners, open houses, winery and vineyard tours, farm-to-table
lunches and dinners, horseback rides, discounts on wine purchases, sensory
experiences and much more! Use promo code twoforone at check to receive
to Keys for $100. Purchase tickets at www.sbkeytowinecountry.com
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Private Access Sundays
at Bridlewood
Wine club members only exclusive tasting event, showcasing new releases
and limited production wines. Includes admission of member and one guest
at no charge (2 people). Extra member guests cost $20. 805-688-9000
ext 223, visit@bridlewoodwinery.com, www.bridlewoodwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 1-30
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Month
Enjoy events, classes, dinners, deals and packages during the Santa Ynez wine
month! Participating wineries can be found in the towns of Buellton, Ballard,
Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. See website for more
details.11am-5:30pm, www.visitsyv.com/wine-month
SOLVANG
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmer's Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pm
www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Wine (and Beer) Walk
Solvangs Third Wednesday Wine and Beer Walk includes a ticket to sample
two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass and
a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only. $20
3-7pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Solvang Third Wednesday
Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms & professional offices offer
special discounts and sales all day! Shope and discover Solvangs unique stores
and boutiques. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
OCTOBER 11
Wine Pairing Dinner at Lucky Dogg Winery
Join Lucky Dogg in Los Alamos at Vernas VineyardCat Canyon for an
evening of food and wine pairing with cuisine prepared by Chef Pink from
Bacon & Brine and five varietals of Lucky Dogg wine. The menu will feature
locally-sourced produce. 6-10pm, $95/person, www.luckydoggwinery.com
OCTOBER 12
Harvest Walk & Lunch
at Buttonwood Winery
Take a walk on the vine side with Winemaker Karen Steinwachs. Guests will
stroll through the hills and vales of the sustainably farmed vineyard, tasting
grapes and the latest vintage of that particular estate-grown wine along the
way. Hear about the 2014 harvest (early!), learn how and why Buttonwood
farms the way they do, then retire to the vineyard pond to enjoy lunch with
wine under the shade of the Cottonwoods. 10am-1pm, $40/person, $35/club
member, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
OCTOBER 18
Real Men Cook with Cimarone Wines
Cimarone Wines will be pouring their 2012 Sauvignon Blanc and 2009
Cabernet Franc at the annual Arts Outreach Real Men Cook event at Flag is Up
Farms. Enjoy wine and cuisine from local, male chefs. $55-$65, 6-10pm
www.cimarone.com
OCTOBER 19
Edible Santa Barbara Supper Club at
Buttonwood Winery
The Edible Santa Barbara Supper Club brings together a small group of people
for prix fixe meals at least once a quarter, and they pick a different restaurant
each time. On October 19, it will be an al fresco meal at the beautiful
Buttonwood farm, featuring local chef and restaurant owner Luca Cristanelli
of Santa Ynez Kitchen Expect relaxed conversation about food, farms and life
around Santa Barbara County. Email info@ediblesantabarbara.com for tickets
and information. $85/Person, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
NOVEMBER 8
Everything But The Turkey
Join local chef and author Pascale Beale for a cooking demonstration on
dishes to serve with your holiday turkey, while shopping localfrom the
food to the wine (Buttonwood wine is great with holiday meals)! Tickets
include wine tasting/pairing and a copy of Pascale's Autumn cookbook.
11am-2pm, $45, $40/Wine Club Members, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
NOVEMBER 16TH
Wreath Making Class
Join the girls from Orange Blossom Creative for a wreath making class, using
items foraged from the various places around Buttonwood Farm. Learn how to
make a wreath from your own elements while sipping on Buttonwood
estate-grown wines. 1-3pm, $50, $45/club members
www.buttonwoodwinery.com
LA AREA
OCTOBER 25
Best of the 805: Food, Wine, Brew & Music Festival
Experience the best that the 805 has to offer in food, wine, brew and music at
the Historic Camarillo ranch. This event will feature a 5-course Chef inspired
dinner paired with the perfect wine (and the option of beer). Enjoy dinner and
an auction while sipping on wine and listening to live music. 1-10pm
$85-$175, www.thebestofthe805.com
VENTURA COUNTY
Check the website for many more events:
www.winecountrythismonth.com
Email Your Events to
melissa@winecountrythisweek.com
For best results,
send your emails at least 6 to 8
weeks prior to the date of your event.
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Bob Lindquist is a cool guy, huge music fan, loves the Dodgers, a true laid back
Southern California dude and a great winemaker. But it is Qupes Syrah that is way cool.
Cool climate that is.
Stylistically, cool climate Syrah made is uniquely different from those made in warmer
areas. As a rule, wines produced further inland tend to be bigger, fatter, richer, and often
feature jammy flavors of blueberry, raspberry and cherry. Cool climate Syrah is much
more restrained. The wines are aromatic and produce classical floral notes of lavender or
violet, smoked meats, leather and tobacco. Intensive, concentrated flavors include black
fruit, cherries, ripe blackberries and plums; white pepper and high tone spices are
common characteristics. Overall, cool climate Syrahs show a much more elegant and
balanced style. The wines have outstanding aging potential and are more suited to food
pairings. Bobs commitment to vinifying Syrah from cool climates has made him an icon
in the area. This was recognized recently when he was named one of the top 25 most
influential winemakers in the United States!
Bobs love of cool climate Syrah wine comes from drinking the great French wines of
the Rhone, such as Cte Rtie, Hermitage and Cornas, which are naturally affected in the
late afternoon by cool breezes blowing off the Rhne River or by even harsher currents
from the mistral winds that come from the Alps. In California, the biggest factor is the
ocean itself. Realizing the unique cool climate conditions of the Central Coast, Bob
sources the majority of his grapes from cooler vineyard sources like the Bien Nacido
Vineyard and the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard. He and his wife Louisa developed the
Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard in the Edna Valley, where they produce Demeter Certified
Biodynamic Syrah and Grenache. They also grow and produce Albario and Tempranillo
there, which they bottle under their Verdad label.
To try Bobs cool climate Syrah and all of his other wines visit his tasting room in the
heart of Los Olivos at 2963 Grand Ave. His staff of friendly, knowledgeable pourers will
be able to answer all your questions and give you a great tasting experience. You can also
purchase the wines on line at www.qupe.com or call (805) 686-4200.
QUP WINE
Qup is Way Cool
Open Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2963 Grand Avenue, Ste. B, Los Olivos, CA
(805) 686-4200 | www.qupe.com
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Epicure SB:
Savor Santa Barbara
Discover local secrets with this years new epic-scoop theme
Epicure SB, an homage to
Santa Barbaras culture, cuisine
and libations, returns this
October for its 6th year and
31+ days of culinary-inspired
fun. The regions abundance of
natural bounty is celebrated in
cornerstone events such as the
Avocado, Lemon, Harvest and
Seafood Festivals, as well as at
local restaurants, hotels and
wineries. Get the secret scoop
on the Santa Barbara lifestyle
with this years new theme:
epic-Scoop. Guests can take
advantage of a password used
by participating businesses to unlock secrets locals already know
and receive unique offerings or experiences only available during
epicure.sb.
Celebrating its 6th year, the epic-Scoop theme is designed to
give an authentic, insider look at the Santa Barbara lifestyle.
Participating businesses craft culture, cuisine and libation events
that fall under one of three categories: epic-Dish, epic-Venture
and epic-Gathering. Get the scoop on all the events and hotel
packages at www.epicuresb.com.
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COSTA DE ORO
Where Wine is Like Gold in the Glass
COSTA DE ORO WINERY
1331 S. Nicholson Avenue, just off Highway 101
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1468 | www.cdowinery.com
BY BETHANY RHINE
Costa de Oro Winery derives its name from a Spanish term meaning gold
coast. Owner and winemaker Gary Burk produces wine from their 30-acre
Gold Coast Vineyard planted mainly to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and these
wines reflect the best the Central Coast has to offer; almost like gold in a glass.
The Costa de Oro Wine Tasting Room & Marketplace offers easily access
off Highway 101 in Santa Maria and is comfortable and relaxed with its large
windows, wood beams on the ceiling and wood floors. There are cozy chairs
to relax in with plenty of views looking directly out to the fertile cropland of
Santa Maria and to the low rolling vine covered hills in the distance. In the
tasting room there are wines that are either exclusive to the wine club or in
very small quantities only available at the tasting room. Currently you can
find several versions of Chardonnay, four iterations of Pinot Noir, and a Pinot
Grigio that Gary describes as having, beautiful stone fruit aromas of
nectarine, peaches, apricot, along with minerals, bees wax, and a white
flower component. They also make a fun summertime wine, called Sunset
Red, a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petite Sirah that
celebrates the Central Coast Lifestyle of Pismo Beach, Gary notes. Tasting
fees are $10, or you can purchase individual glasses of wine in addition to
lots of gift items, a variety of cheeses, olives and salami.
But Costa de Oro has become best known for their live music every Friday
evening with their Wine Down from 5 to 8 p.m. Youll hear festive folk
music, maybe blues, acoustic guitar solos or a little rock n roll from Grammy
winning musicians. My wife and I are musicians and music is near and dear
to us, says Gary. Music and wine are both universal languages, they speak
to people on an emotional level, no translation necessary. The Friday Wine
Downs feature terrific food from Chef Rick, one of the best local chefs in the
area for a mere $12, but youll need to RSVP for the food. Youll always find
something different like a club sandwich made with oak grilled chicken,
avocado and apple wood smoked bacon, and broccoli slaw with vinaigrette
and summer melons. Each week is a surprise! And all these foods pair well
with Garys wines, especially the Pinot Noirs. So get your groove on and
check out the exceptional wines, and music, of Costa de Oro. The tasting
room is open Saturday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the Wine down from 5 to 8 p.m.
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BY CATHY NEUSHUL
There are some people who love what they do and winemaker Ben
Mayo is one of them. When you talk to him about the experiments he
has engaged in at Eberle Winery to produce unique wines of the
highest quality, his enthusiasm is contagious.
Coming from a background in the art world, and with a degree in
the sciences, Mayo has used his many skills to produce wines that
appeal to both his aesthetic and experimental tastes. I think that, if I
didnt do an experiment every year, I would get bored, Mayo said.
He said he contracts with a local laboratory to perform experiments
involving yeasts, tannins and enzymes.
His current experiment involves using yeast developed in South
Africa that breaks down both glucose and fructose efficiently. The
concept is, that if the yeast doesnt have to stress and work so hard (to
break down fructose into glucose), then wines with different flavors
and aromas will be produced. He said that he wont know which
flavors or aromas will develop until the experiment is completed.
Each time Mayo experiments with a new technique, the focus is on
making Eberles wines the best they can be. I want to continuously
improve the quality of the wine, he said. With the Chardonnay, for
example, Mayo experimented to see which fermentation method
worked most effectively for the flavors he was trying to produce. He
compared batches made in oak barrels, to others in steel, over varying
lengths of time. He found that the flavor he wanted was best achieved
using steel containers for longer periods, and new oak for less.
With the Estate Cabernet, it was a different combination of
methods. He found that he could produce a softer flavor, which
incorporated more oak, if the wine was left to ferment in a barrel, and
pressed earlier. Mayo described this Cabernet as a real knockout this
year. He has other favorites as well. He described the 2010 Cotes du
Robles as a highlight, and the 2012 Viognier as really beautiful.
For Mayo, being a winemaker, with all the tools and supplies that
come with the job, is like being able to combine work and play. He
said he sometimes feels like a kid who has been give a big box of
Legos to play with.
Eberle Winery is located at 3810 East Highway 46 in Paso Robles.
The tasting room is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more
information, call (805)238-9607 or visit Eberles website at
www.eberlewinery.com. You can also find Eberle on Facebook.
WINEMAKER PROFILE
BEN MAYO
Eberle Winery
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Winemaker of Robert Hall Winery, Don Brady, has received many accolades for his work,
and even provided wines to sitting presidents, but he hasnt let past successes make him
complacent. He is constantly adjusting his winemaking methods to produce the highest quality
wines, and, for him, that means focusing on the source the grapes.
Great wines are made in the vineyard, Brady said. Its what you do in the vineyard, and
the effort that goes into making grapes, that makes great wines, he explained.
With a degree in horticulture, and a background in food technology, chemistry and
microbiology, Brady has distinctive skills that he has been able to apply to his work in the
vineyard and winemaking. One of the ways he has used his particular skills is in
experimenting with ways to produce the best fruit even with unavoidable challenges.
The statewide drought has had an effect on agriculture everywhere, and wine grapes are no
exception. Even with rains falling this spring, there was not enough to produce the type of fruit
Brady has crafted in the past. He said that this years fruit was smaller than those of previous
years, but that this wouldnt be a bad thing.
While the drought has had a negative effect on agriculture throughout the state, he said that
he believes it will have an opposite effect on his wines. Small berries equal some pretty intense
and flavorful wines, he said. Thats going to make for some really good wine, very
concentrated, with lots of flavor. By spring of 2015, a Rose and Sauvignon Blanc will be
available for tasting at the Robert Hall Winery that will be the products of this harvest.
There are other reasons that the wines produced from this years harvest should be
memorable. He said that this year has been a particularly good growing season. Brady said that
the weather was moderate, with no severe weather changes, especially during the summer.
ROBERT HALL WINERY
Winemaker Don Brady Discusses Harvest 2014
Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3443 Mill Road Paso Robles 93446
www.roberthallwinery.com | (805) 239-1616
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With the promise of being able to
taste the fruits of his labor, Brady
said harvest is always his favorite
time of the year.
He started his winemaking career
in Texas where he worked at the
Llano Estacado Winery, and was
recognized for his winemaking
ability. A fellow Texan, George H. W.
Bush, featured his wines in the
White House cellars. In addition, his
wines were served at functions
attended by President Reagan,
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.
Once he moved to the Central
Coast, he continued to be
recognized for his work. He was
named Winemaker of the Year in
2006 by the local wine industry and
received the Wine of America award
from International Wine and Spirits.
There are many things about
Robert Hall Winery that make it
special, and one is the Cavern Select
series that gives wine club members,
and tasting room visitors a chance to
try the best of the best. The idea is to
select the best lots out a vintage and
bottle them by themselves, he said.
He emphasized the fact that these
featured wines were made in very
small quantities. The lines are really
special, he added. Some of the
wines in the Cavern Select select
series include a Roussanne, a
Malbec, a Petite Sirah, a Cabernet
Sauvignon and a Rhone-style blend
known as Pape de Robles.
Whether you decide to enjoy
Robert Halls wines in the comfort of
your own home, or during a visit to
the winerys tasting room, youll be
able to appreciate the results of
Bradys efforts.
Robert Hall Winery is open daily
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (10:00a.m.
to 5 p.m. in the winter) and is
located at 3443 Mill Road off
Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. For
more information call
(805) 239-1616 or visit
www.roberthallwinery.com.
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Steamers 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Seafood Q Q
Giuseppes 891 Price St; 805.773.2870 Italian Cuisine Q Q
Hitching Post 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse Q
Hitching Post II 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse Q
Full of Life Flatbread 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza
Bell Street Market 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe
Original Roadhouse Grill 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse
Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American Q
Los Olivos Cafe Petros 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine Q
The Ballard Inn 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion Q
Trattoria Grappolo 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian Q
Root 246 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine
Avant Tapas & Wine 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates
Sissys Uptown Cafe 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine Q
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Julienne 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine Q
The Shellfsh Company 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood Q
The Wine Cask 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American
Olio Pizzeria 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine Q
Bouchon 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine Q
CaDario 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine Q
Arigato 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine
The Stonehouse 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American Q
VENTURA COUNTY
Le Petit Cafe Bakery 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French Q
Sugar Beets 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine
La Dolce Vita 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine
Tierra Sur Restaurant 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean Q
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Dining Alfresco
Fine Italian Restaurant
Discover Why
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Dinner 7 nights a week
www. ilcortileristorante.com
608 12th Street
Paso Robles CA
805.226.0300
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A Fresh Approach to
Classic American Cuisine
ROBERTS
Restaurant & Wine Bar
1218 Pine Street, Paso Robles | www.robertsrestaurantpaso.com | 805-226-5556

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Located across from the park square, the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse is an
ideal dining destination for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Breakfast and lunch may be enjoyed in the main dining room, on the patio
overlooking the beautiful gardens, or in the historic coffee shop. The coffee shop
has been completely renovated, including reconstruction of a 50-foot circular
counter, installation of the original chrome barstools and restoration of a large
mural depicting early Mission-era life -- you can step back in time to 1942 when
the coffee shop was originally constructed.
Dinner is served in the main dining room and the outdoor patio area. The
dining room's rustically inspired atmosphere with scraped wooden floors and
cozy fireplace are perfect for relaxing over dinner. Guests are offered a choice of
booth or table seating. The outdoor area also includes a fireplace, fire pit tables,
gorgeous views and the wonderful sound of trickling water from the water feature
in the garden.
Battle of the Bay winner, Executive Chef Paul Arangorin, has made several
changes to the restaurant since he came on board earlier this year. His inspiration
for the innovative cuisine is the bounty of fresh ingredients the Central Coast
provides. The menu is still classic steakhouse and all beef items are now 100%
certified Angus Beef with no hormones and no antibiotics. Other cuts of meat,
such as the pork chops are sourced from local butcher, J&R Meats.
The entire menu is geared towards quality ingredients, sustainably raised, and
sourced locally whenever possible. Chef Paul uses local fish and only wild caught.
Many of the vegetables are grown in the Chef's Garden on the premises -- it
doesn't get more local that that. The lighter fare changes seasonally to showcase
available fresh ingredients and all of the pastas are handcrafted.
The extensive wine list changes often and includes a large number of local
wines. Last year the Inn partnered with 18 local wineries to launch "vintners
row". Each of the 18 wineries decorated a deluxe spa room and have a wine
featured on the steakhouse wine list.
Knowing that many of the restaurant's guests are in the wine industry, or
visitors on a wine tasting adventure, the $15 corkage fee is waived for the first
bottle of any SLO county wine brought in by a diner. This perk makes it even
more enticing for wine lovers since they can bring in their "find" of the day to
enjoy with dinner.
Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
A Classic Steakhouse with Local Flair
D O WNT O WN PA S O R O B L E S
Open Daily
Breakfast 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday Champagne Brunch 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse
1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles
Reservations (805) 226-4925
www.pasoroblesinn.com
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For information and tickets visit
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SummerWood Winery & Inn
@SummerWoodWine & @SummerWoodInn
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SummerWood Winery & Inn beckons guests to visit, set amidst a backdrop of rolling hills planted to
vineyards with panoramic views of the coastal terrain. Located on scenic Highway 46 west, the SummerWood
estates vast lawn is peppered with native trees and flora, inviting you to drop in and indulge in an epicurean
adventure for the senses. Full of charm, the property is owned by the Fukae family of Osaka, Japan, and reflects
the familys dedication and reputation for quality, detail, and exceptional hospitality.
The winerys tasting room is open daily, with extensive picnic grounds, perfect for group visits. A wide-
selection of artisan cheese and specialty items from local producers, such as Thera Bee Honey, Olio Nuevo olive
oils and Chocolate Stache are available to guests. Enjoy a lively bean bag toss game, or relax to live music on the
patio and enjoy the sunset. All SummerWood wines are exclusive to the tasting room, crafted by Winemaker
Mauricio Marchant from westside Paso Robles AVA fruit. The winerys Bordeaux and Rhne portfolio include an
exciting line-up of new releases for the Fall season, notably the non-vintage Zinfandel Port and a single varietal
Mourvdre.
SummerWood offers two distinct wine clubs - the Seasons Club and the Private Reserve Club, which includes
an annual allocation of the winerys sought after Private Reserve wine. Member benefits include seasonal food &
wine pairings with Chef Kelly, priority access to SummerWood wines and invitations to exclusive wine club
events. Wine club members also receive the benefit of discounted lodging at the SummerWood Inn.
The SummerWood Inn, located adjacent to the winery, is the perfect destination to unwind and experience the
ultimate wine country indulgence. Renovated in 2013, the inns design is a mix of contemporary blended into a
rustic, vintage elegance. Under the direction of Executive Chef and Inn Manager Kelly Wangard, the
SummerWood Inn has a focus on farm-fresh cuisine, partnering with Central Coast farmers and purveyors as the
direct source for the inns culinary needs.
SummerWood Inn guests are treated to a cooked-to-order breakfast, an afternoon wine and appetizer
reception and an evening dessert. Guest amenities include a complimentary bottle of SummerWood wine, nightly
turn-down service with handmade caramels from Sugar+Spoon Caramels and culinary infused bath products
created exclusively for SummerWood by Paso Robles-based Oluv Skin. The estate is an ideal site for destination
weddings, celebrations and corporate retreats.
SummerWoods Kelly Wangards vast experience working in acclaimed restaurants and luxury hotels
throughout the US and Caribbean reflects in the winery estates quality and the overall standards of excellence
guests will experience with a stay at the inn. Chef Kellys culinary skills also recently captured the attention of the
Food Network, with her selection as a contestant on the Falls Cutthroat Kitchen chef competition. Employing
her creativity in the kitchen, Wangard was up for the challenge of appearing on the show, which pits four chefs
against each other, along with $25,000 in play money, that the chefs can spend to help them or sabotage their
competition. Chef Kellys episode is scheduled to air October 26th.
SummerWood invites you to drop by for a visit and enjoy an authentic Paso Robles experience a destination
where you can indulge in artisan wines, wine country cuisine and five-star amenities and hospitality, all in one
perfect setting.
Food & Wine at SummerWood
A Perfect Destination to Indulge the Senses
Open Daily 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
2175 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles
(805) 227-1365 Winery l (805) 227-1111 Inn
www.summerwoodwine.com
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call it SLO. No one is in any hurry
in the cafs or on the sidewalks, and
certainly no one is in any rush to
leave. Strangers are genuinely
friendly, always ready to talk about
their favorite hiking trail or
barbecue joint, or to point the way
to the winery with the best Pinot
Noir. Its all part of the SLO life, that
combination of good stuff that
makes visiting here so nourishing to
the soul.
San Luis Obispos unusual natural
beauty, along with its gentle climate,
first attracted the Spanish padres to
the area in the 1700s. In 1772 they
built the fifth of Californias 21
missions here, on the banks of San
Luis Creek, and named it Mission
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Today,
many consider this the most beau-
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More than 200 wineries produce
critically acclaimed vintages in
Paso Robles, Edna Valley and
Arroyo Grande Valley. Visitors can
head out along the gorgeous
country roads to sip their way
through the vineyards.
For more information on San Luis
Obispo County, go to visitslo.com
or visit www.pasowine.com.
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Join Rotta Winery at Buena Vista Farms to celebrate Harvest
Weekend with a Winemaker Dinner on Friday, October 17, at 6 p.m.
All of the wines for this amazing dinner will be from Rottas new Siot
label and will be paired with a fantastic four course dinner, prepared
by Chef Alex Martin with Crush Catering; Alex has won the Top Chef
award for the past two years running with the Wellness Kitchen.
Guests can take a carriage ride through the vineyard before dinner and
The Belmores will be providing live music through dinner. All of the
food, wine and music will be from within 40 miles of Paso Roblesfor
a truly local experience. The cost for this event is $95 for Wine
Collective Members and $105 for non-members. Seating will be
limited to 20 people for this intimate dinner, so please RSVP to
Krista@ROTTAwinery.com or at 805-237-0510, as soon as possible.
Rotta Winerys Winemaker Dinner with Buena Vista Farms
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Lloyds Lookout at Calcareous Vineyard
Come for the wine, stay for the view.
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The Tasting Room 1,500 Feet Above It All
Named for the majestically white, limestone-rich soil that
produces small yield and exquisitely concentrated fruit, Calcareous
Vineyard encompasses a 442 acre estate of varied microclimates
stretching from the Westside of Paso Robles towards the Pacific
Ocean. The unique growing conditions allow for the simultaneous
production of Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundy varietals. The
resulting wines are a true representation of the vineyards and each
corresponding terroir.
The tasting room at Calcareous sits at 1,500 feet above sea level
providing stunning views and the most peaceful environment for
experiencing their delectable wines. The serene setting is named
Lloyds Lookout for Lloyd Messer, the winery's visionary
cofounder. When Lloyd passed on, his daughter and fellow
cofounder Dana Brown dedicated herself to fulfilling her fathers
vision. She has created a place that is filled with joy and a true
celebration of life surrounded by the earths beauty. The generous
views can be enjoyed from an expansive picnic area and bocce ball
courts.
The wine tasting experience at Lloyds Lookout is delivered from
a knowledge forward and friendly staff that is strongly bonded by
Lloyds vision. Were family, says Tasting Room Manager Anna
Duran. And a love for what they do is evident as they guide
enthused tasters through a carefully selected tasting list.
The Current Tasting List
2013 Lily Blanc, Paso Robles Silver Medal,
Central Coast Wine Competition
2012 Pinot Noir, York Mountain New Release
2010 Reserve Syrah, Paso Robles 90 Points, Wine Spectator
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles New Release
2012 Zinfandel, Paso Robles New Release.
Experience More at Calcareous
Every weekend from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., indulge in a unique
food pairing experience courtesy of Thomas Hill Organics. The local
Bistro serves locally produced fresh organic food specifically prepared to
highlight Calcareous unique wines. The menu changes with the season
to capture only the best of what the Central Coast has to offer.
Take a deeper look at the Calcareous wine making philosophy
with a private winery tour and tasting. You will get the chance to
walk the production facility, set foot in the vineyards and taste
limited, library and new release wines accompanied by a cheese
pairing. When available, a special barrel tasting can be included.
Reservations are required.
Join the wine club. We get to know all our members, says Anna.
And its not because they have to, but because its inherently in their
nature to come together. Everyone looks forward to the quarterly
wine club only events because its like a family reunion without the
drama. Truly enjoyable every time. Want to join the fun? Calcareous
offers three levels of membership for your convenience. All levels
include four shipments a year, special discounts all year long and
priority access to library releases and limited production wines.
Fun Facts
As you walk up the path to the tasting room, take a glance to your
right where you will find a pair of bronzed boots. These boots once
traveled every inch of the vineyard upon Lloyds feet.
The 1932 truck on the premises was given to Lloyd on his 70th
birthday. Take a peek at it from the tasting rooms parking lot.
CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
Open Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles CA, 93446
(805) 239-0289 www.calcareous.com
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2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
805-467-WINE
Open Thursday-Sunday 11-5
or by appointment
Come see what everyone is talking about!
TACKITT FAMILY
6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel
Friday-Sunday 12-5 805-467-9490
www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com
Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines,
and just relax in our open country setting.
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For Chef Santos MacDonal, owner of downtown Paso Robles
establishments Il Cortile Ristorante and La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant,
it doesnt get any better than buying local at the various Central Coast
farmers markets. Just one of his stops is the Saturday morning
farmers market in Templeton.
They know me, and I know them, he said of the farmers and
purveyors of bountiful produce, meats, poultry, grains and spices.
Coming here is the best way to decide what to cook. Everythings so
fresh.
Chef Santos latest of-the-moment inspirations from the farmers
market are a slow-roasted pork belly complemented with sliced fresh
figs and fig honey, and crostini topped with ricotta cheese, fresh
peaches and mint. The figs, peaches and honey all of it came from
local producers, he said.
Also on the menu recently was Chef Santos Managing Partner
and wife, Carole MacDonals fresh fig and almond tart, from locally-
sourced figs. A lot of people dont know what a great baker she is,
he said. Carole often bakes up goodies for the restaurants, something
both staff and guests have come to enjoy.
Chef Santos enjoys the Saturday morning Templeton farmers
market for the variety of ingredients offered, but he also favors the
Monday afternoon market in
Los Osos/Baywood. Its so
beautiful there, he said,
Such a nice place to buy.
About Il Cortile Ristorante
Il Cortile is located in
downtown Paso Robles at
608 12th Street, and is
downtown Paso Robles fine
dining Italian restaurant.
Chef Santos MacDonal crafts
seasonal menus with the
freshest ingredients sourced from the surrounding local and regional
landscapes and provides a vast array of exceptional homemade pastas,
fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A major destination
for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather,
Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortiles authentic
Italian fine dining. Il Cortile is a recipient of the Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence for 2014. For reservations and information, call
(805) 226-0300 or visit www.IlCortileRistorante.com.
Scenes from a Farmers Market
At the Templeton Farmers Market with Chef Santos MacDonal
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Edna Valley Vineyard Pairing
2011 Reserve Chardonnay and Crispy Crab Cakes
In the Edna Valley appellation, the growing season is one of the
longest and coolest in California. Blankets of thick fog approach
every evening to cool the grapes after they have had time to ripen
in the sun during the day. This climate, along with the rich
volcanic rock and marine-influenced soil, makes excellent growing
conditions for Chardonnay.
Edna Valley Vineyard produces several styles of Chardonnay, all
of which are complex and flavorful enough to sip on their own,
but also lend themselves well to food pairing. The 2011 Reserve
Chardonnay, made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the
Edna Valley appellation, is a stunning example of oaked
Chardonnay. Having undergone malolactic fermentation and been
aged for 18 months in majority new French oak barrels, this
Chardonnay exhibits a rich texture, full body and layers of
complexity that continue to unfold as the wine breathes. Such a
complex Chardonnay is an excellent choice for pairing with crispy
crab cakes that are coated in butter and served with creamy
dipping sauce.
Seafood is a go-to dish for Chardonnay, but crab cakes provide
additional value when pairing because they create contrast in
texture. The crispy breadcrumbs juxtapose the creamy mouthfeel
of this silky Chardonnay and create layers of complex textures on
the palate. Additionally, the creamy mayonnaise, which is mixed
into the crab cakes, only adds to the richness in texture and
fullness of flavor.
As for the fruit and spice components in the wine, the intricate
flavors of apple, butterscotch and caramel are delicately suited to
the buttered edges of the crab cakes. The pungent and vegetal
flavors of the scallions and celery bring forward the crisp apple
fruit, in addition to heightening the touch of cinnamon in the
background of the wine. To top it all off, the finish of the wine is
enriched by the interaction between the Dijon mustard and the
round, pleasant mouthfeel of this beautifully-layered Chardonnay.
For more Edna Valley Vineyard food and wine pairing ideas,
visit their websitewww.ednavalleyvineyard.comto find recipe
suggestions for a variety of the wines in the Edna Valley Vineyard
collection.
Perfect Pairs BY MELISSA VOGT
Crispy Crab Cakes
Crab cakes provide additional value when pairing because
they create contrast in texture. Try this recipe to experience
the way the textures evolve together on the palate.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. crab meat, coarsely chopped
lb. shrimp, coarsely chopped
lb. sea scallops, coarsely chopped
c. mayonnaise
c. minced scallion
c. minced celery
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 c. panko bread crumbs
Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
Oil, for baking sheet
2 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, for brushing cakes
METHOD:
1. Mix together the crab meat, shrimp, scallops, mayon-
naise, scallion, celery, mustard and cayenne in a large
bowl until everything is well combined. Stir in cup
bread crumbs. Refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes. Form
the mixture into 12 balls and then press and form
uniform, shaped patties about " inch thick.
2. Put the remaining bread crumbs into a bowl. Place a
crab cake into the crumbs and turn it to coat all sides.
Set the coated crab cakes on an oiled baking sheet for
20 minutes to allow the crumbs to adhere. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Brush the tops lightly with
the melted butter and then bake until golden brown
and cooked through, about 15 minutes. To serve, place
two crab cakes on a plate and serve with your favorite
creamy sauce and Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay.
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BY BETHANY RHINE
If you have ever been to Hunt Cellars and
heard the tasting room staff speak of the
winerys owner and winemaker or had the
pleasure of speaking with the man himself,
you know that David Hunt is a true
inspiration. His drive and passion for life is
rare. He is accomplished in a vast number of
personas including musician, entrepreneur,
family man and, of course, winemaker.
David brings his drive and passion to the
winemaking process in a unique way as he
lost his eyesight many years ago. Relying on
the acuteness of his other senses, David has
proven that hard work focused solely on the
quality of the wine indeed produces the very
best wine. I work until I cant make it
better, says David.
David is proud yet ever so humble of his
success over the years. It started many years
ago while he searched for the perfect
property to grow his grapes. His strict terroir
criteria was finally met when he found a
stunning 550 acres in Creston. His mountain
top vines grown at high elevations produce
small fruit that pack huge flavor. The
vineyard is affectionately called Destiny
Vineyards after Davids daughter.
Acclaimed Accolades
Hunt Cellars is known for producing
award winning wines that last and the past
seven vintages have brought renowned
success as over 100 wines have been ranked
at 92 to 98 points by numerous wine
publications. Since February of this year,
Food and Beverage World has named Hunt
Cellars as Winery of the Week four times and
ranked 18 wines at 92 to 96+ points. Some
of the most recent rankings include:
2010 Encore Blend at 95 points blend
of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Cabernet Sauvignon for 2009
Cabovation Reserve at 96 points
Best Zinfandel for 2008 Zinovation
at 95 points
Best Port for 2001 Tawny Cabernet
Sauvignon Port Good Vibrations
at 95 points
Dont Miss a Sip
Wine enthusiasts will want to take
advantage of all that Hunt Cellars has to
offer. Their wine club offers Hunts most
select wines at a generous discount. Receive
four shipments each year, a 20% discount on
all wine purchases, a 15% discount on
tasting room merchandise and discounted
tickets to special events such as the
upcoming Harvest Festival that will be taking
place October 17th 19th.
The first winemakers dinner that was
offered for Harvest Festival this year quickly
sold out so Hunt Cellars has graciously
added a second dining opportunity. You will
not want to miss the chance to converse with
David in an intimate setting that will provide
an exquisite education and the most
delightful company. A special concert will
conclude the evening. For more information
contact: huntcellars@huntcellars.com
Visiting the Tasting Room
David Hunt and his tasting room staff
would like to remind you that life is too
short and you work too hard to drink bad
wine. That is why they generously offer over
two dozen wines that have been rated
between 92 and 96 points. The bright and
knowledgeable staff will guide you through
an educated tasting that fits your unique
palate, even offering side by side tastings of
various vintages for a truly unique experience.
You can also enjoy various food pairings.
A favorite is delectable cheesecake bites
paired with the 2001 Good Vibrations
seven year Tawny Cabernet Sauvignon Port.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso
Robles is layered, smooth and rich. It
received 95 points from Food and Beverage
World. Barrel tasting of an eight year Port is
also available.
While leaving the charming tasting room
may prove difficult, just steps outside its
doors is a beautiful 1,200 square foot deck
that overlooks stunning landscaping. Bring a
picnic and prepare to relax in an
unparalleled environment of tranquility and
pleasure, a wine enthusiasts paradise.
HUNT CELLARS
A Passion for Wine, A Passion for Life
HUNT CELLARS
Open Monday - Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-1600 huntcellars@huntcellars.com ww.huntcellars.com
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Paso Underground
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PASO ROBLES
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In the heart of the Edna Valley, Chamisal Vineyards has been farming
its vineyard since 1973; they were the first wine grapes planted in the
region. Today, Chamisal reflects its historical significance, producing
beautiful Chardonnays, along with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and cool
climate Grenache and Syrah. Winemaker Fintan du Fresne has been with
Chamisal since 2006. Fin hails from New Zealand where he first learned
to make Pinot Noir in Martinborough. Since he arrived in California, he
has been refining his skills with the variety, and today, Chamisal is
known for producing some of the best Pinot Noir on the Central Coast.
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The wines can be sampled daily in the tasting room, located at 7525
Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo. There is absolutely a wine for every
palate at Chamisal, from the always popular Stainless Chardonnay, an
unoaked style, to the Califa Pinot Noir, the robust reserve-style Pinot
that put the winery on the map. Chamisal offers two tasting experiences
to the general public: the Classic Flight ($15), which includes four
wines from the winerys line of premium Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays,
and the Estate Flight ($25), a hosted tasting that includes at least four
wines from Chamisals rotating list of Estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Rhone-style wines, as well as small lot wines, when available.
While both tastings are available in the winerys friendly, comfortable
tasting room, the Classic Flight can also be enjoyed on Chamisals front
patio, a garden space which offers beautiful views of the Santa Lucia
Mountains. Likewise, the Estate Flight can be experienced on the
winerys back patio, which affords a breathtaking vista of the Estate
Vineyards soft rolling hills which stretch toward the Pacific Ocean. Both
tastings are complimentary for wine club members, and tasting fees are
waived with wine purchase.
Events at Chamisal continue to be wildly popular. During the
summer, Chamisal served close to 500 guests over two days for the
annual Lobsterfest. Tickets sell out each year, so it is best to get your
tickets early. The event occurs the first weekend in August, most years.
In October, Chamisal will participate in the San Luis Obispo Wine
Countrys Harvest On the Coast weekend. For more information on the
event, visit www.slowine.com.
While driving through the Central Coast, Edna Valley wine region is
an easy ten minute drive off the 101 Highway and Chamisal Vineyards is
a must-visit. For more information, visit their website at
www.chamisalvineyards.com.
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BY MELISSA VOGT
Brecon Estate is located in the beautiful, rolling country hills of Paso
Robles. On the westside, where the winery is located, Winemaker Damian
Grindley produces an award-winning collection of wine. Varietals include
Albario, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel. The many
microclimates of the Central Coast region allow for this wide range of
varietals and each wine is a true representation of the soil and climate of its
vineyard. Brecon Estate produces these varietals with fruit grown in the
larger Central Coast appellation, as well as in the appellations of Paso
Robles and Monterey.
Production at Brecon Estate is exclusive; each wine is fermented in a
small batch after being carefully selected from the vineyard sites
throughout the Central Coast. One of the vineyard sites is home to some
of the first plantings of vines in the original Adelaida district of Paso
Robles. These plantings include the Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The roots of the Cabernet Sauvignon
vineyards are old enough to have reached into the ground water and the
vines have been dry-farmed now, as a result, for the past four years. It is
amongst these vineyards that the tasting room sits, along the stunning
Vineyard Drive.
In the tasting room, which is located at 7450 Vineyard Drive in Paso
Robles, guests can enjoy wine tasting between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Thursday Monday, or by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Harvest Wine Weekend is just around the corner, on October 17-19, and
is the perfect time to visit Brecon Estate. Winemaker Damian Grindley will
be releasing the second vintage of Brecon Estate wines; these wines will be
paired with exotic cookies. Guests will have the opportunity to relax
beneath the arms of the Live Oak trees, view the gnarly old vines and
enjoy new releases of Brecon Estate wine.
In addition to wine tasting at the beautiful property and tasting room,
guests can request to host events and weddings at Brecon Estate. For more
information, get in touch with Amanda by calling
(805) 239-2200, emailing info@breconestate.com, or visiting the website
at www.breconestate.com.
ROXO PORT CELLARS
6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles
Open Daily 11am-5pm 805-238-1600
www.roxocellars.com
Fueled by a passion for Old World style Port wines,
our portfolio of premium Port-style wines delivers the
Roxo experience, because lets face itYoure Entitled.
Come taste at our idyllic westside location.
BRECON ESTATE
7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles
Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm
805-239-2200 www.breconestate.com
A new truly undiscovered boutique winery.
Handcrafted, award-winning wines, Internationally
acclaimed winemaker, mature "Oh-so" relaxing gardens
and famed Architects. Come explore and enjoy.
PEACHY CANYON WINERY
1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton
Open Daily 10-5:30 and by appointment
805-239-1918 www.peachycanyon.com
Were celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at
Peachy Canyon, where weve been making Paso Robles
wine history since 1988. Come enjoy our award-winning
estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot blends.
Were proud to be Westside originals.
VENTEUX VINEYARDS
1795 Las Tablas, Templeton
Open Daily 10-5 and by appointment
805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com
From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the
highest level of care
in all aspects of the winemaking process.
Our extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of balance, elegance, and finesse.
Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting
tasting room.
RED SOLES WINERY
3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles
Open Daily 11-5 805-226-9898
The unique growing region known as the Templeton Gap allows
the ocean to temper the areas warm days with cool, breezy
nights. These conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the
perfect terroir for growing high quality wine. We are family
owned and operated, specializing in hand-crafted, very limited
production wines, made from grapes grown on our own vine-
yards.

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ways, put the Santa Maria
Valley viticultural appellation,
including the Foxen Canyon Wine
Trail, on the map in 2004.
Following the picturesque winding
roads of Tepesquet and Foxen
Canyon will lead you to world-
class wineries by way of sprawling
vineyards and rolling hills. In the
more northern region of the
appellation, Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir reign due to the maritime
climate. This ensures a long
temperate growing season which
the Burgundian varietals crave. In
the southern region of the appella-
tion, the trail moves a bit east
resulting in hotter days and cooler
nights. Bordeaux and Rhone vari-
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climate. The wineries in this
region boast a concentration of
Californias most well known wine-
makers; join them year round in
the tasting rooms or at the many
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OLIVE OIL
Babcock
Melville
Huber
Cellers
LOMPOC
WINE GHETTO
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JALAMA
JOSEPH BLAIR
LA MONTAGNE
MONTEMAR
ZOTOVICH
Ampelos
Fiddlehead
Flying Goat
Joseph Blair
La Vie
Longoria
Moretti Wine Company
New Vineland/Piedrasassi
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Stolpman
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Alma Rosa
Lafond
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Star Lane
Ken
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Mosby
Cold Heaven
Shoestring
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Presidio
Sort This Out
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Lucas & Lewellen
East Valley/Dascomb
Lions Peak/Mission Meadow
Toccata Wines (Mandolina)
Cali Love
CARIVINTAS
The Good Life The Good Life
Kalyra
Sunstone
Imagine Wine
Gainey
Beckmen Roblar
Winery
BRIDLEWOOD
ALTA MARIA
ANDREW MURRAY
BLAIR FOX
BYRON
CIMARONE
CINQUE STELLE
COQUELICOT
DRAGONETTE CELLARS
E&T
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LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM
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TORETTI FAMILY
ZINKE WINES
Alexander & Wayne
Artiste
Arthur Earl
Bernat
Carhartt
Carina Cellars
Consilience
Daniel Gehrs
Dreamcte Wine Co
Figueroa Mtn Brewing Co
Kaena
Longoria
Pacific Ridge
Presquile Winery
Refugio
Saarloos & Sons
Samsara
Semler Malibu Family Wines
Stolpman
Tensley
Tercero
Tre Anelli
FIRESTONE
Tres Hermanas
Foxen Vineyards
Fess Parker
Koehler
River Bench Vineyards
Rancho Sisquoc
Tantara
Ca Del GreVino
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LaFentre
Mckeon
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Viking Garden
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William
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ARCADIAN
1515 East Chestnut Ave, Suite B, Lompoc | ThursdaySunday 11am-5pm
805-737-3900, www.arcadianwinery.com
Inspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davis
has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in Californias
Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods and hands-
on vineyard management, Joes Arcadian label consistently receives high
marks from the worlds most respected wine writers.
JOSEPH BLAIR WINES
1501 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc
805-618-2072, www.josephblair.com
Open Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment
Joseph Blair Wines produces small lots, with a focus on vineyard designated wines. When you have one
of these, youll know it is something special and unique.
LA MONTAGNE WINERY
1509 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc
805-291-6643, www.lamontagnewinery.com
Open Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning the Mountain,
appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of excep-
tional quality that represent the vintage and the place in which
they were grown.
MONTEMAR
1501 E Chestnut Ct., #E, Lompoc | 805-735-5000
Open Thursday-Monday 11am - 5pm, Tues & Wed by appointment only
From garage to ghetto, our 20+ year winemaking journey has always
emphasized vineyards as the key to a great wine. Come by and relax in our
backyard or chill on our beach while tasting our lineup.
SCOTT CELLARS
316 North F St, Lompoc | Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm
(805) 736-6161, www.scottcellars.com
Specializing in vineyard designate Sangioveses and our
lavish Cuvees, we produce ultra rich California style wines.
Our Sangioveses are dense with fruit and the Cuvees are
silky smooth. Private tastings by appointment.
TURIYA WINES
316 N. F. Street, Lompoc | By appointment only
(805) 478-7016, www.turiyawines.com
Turiya Wines is a producer of ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of Cali-
fornia. Turiya is determined to create rare, fine-tuned, focused wines, both blends
as well as extremely limited releases of single cultivars. Reds only.
ZOTOVICH ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
300 N. 12th Street, Unit 1D; Lompoc
805-736-1600, www.zotovichcellars.com
Friday-Sunday10am-4 pm
A family owned and operated boutique winery.
"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Were new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"
BY CATHY NEUSHU L
Kimberly Smith, owner of LaMontagne Winery, loves what she
does and it shows. In the past few years, she has made award-
winning Pinot Noirs with the goal of making each sip bring joy to
others.
Smith is the type of person who decides what she wants and
makes it happen. When she started to wonder what made the $50
bottles of Pinot Noirs that she loved so appealing, she didnt want to
rely on others to tell her, instead, she wanted to find out for herself.
She enrolled in college to learn more about winemaking. While there,
she went to a presentation in which Wes Hagen, winemaker at Clos
Pepe Vineyard, spoke about his craft. Smith immediately asked him
to give her a hands-on education in winemaking, and the rest is
history.
Her first vintage went into barrel in 2010. Her philosophy is that
wines should be allowed to develop at their own rates until they truly
sing. Smiths 2010 Pinot Noir won gold at the Pinot ShootOut, a
blind taste test of wines from all over the world. In addition to Pinot
Noirs, Smith produces a Pinot Blanc and a Tempranillo.
The fruit for Smiths wines come from the Santa Rita Hills and are
produced in small lots. Smith said the area is perfect for making the
types of wines she loves. The coastal fog and ocean breezes are a
perfect compliment to the soil, allowing Smith to produce the types
of wines she likes best.
Lucy LaMontagne was Kimberlys husbands grandmother. Their
family name, LaMontagne, means the mountain in French. She said
this name is an appropriate way to describe her wines. She wants to
create exceptional wines that represent the place the fruit was grown.
LaMontagne Winery is located at 1509 E. Chesnut Avenue in the
Lompoc Ghetto. The winery is open Friday through Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call (805) 291-6643 for a private tasting.
For more information, visit LaMontagnes website at
www.lamontagnewinery.com or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/LaMontagneWines.
LaMontagne Winery
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BY GENE TAYLOR
Last week I accompanied Angela Soleno
of Turiya Wines for a vineyard walk and met
the vineyard manager, Ivan Belfy of Buona
Terra Farms just as the sun was rising. Ivan, a
big-hearted man running on three hours of
sleep, helped match my feeling of belonging
to his profession as Angela had to hers.
Grape-grower and winemaker meeting to
decide on the picking day!
I watched these two professionals pick
grape clusters, squeezing the juice out with
their sts, letting it run out over the
refractometer. They moved up the rows and
I watched their faces as they conferred over
the sweetness, the color of the skins and the
seeds - all the while I tasted the raw Cabernet
grapes. "Chew it up Gene!," Angela harassed,
"the skins and seeds too. Search with your
mouth for the ripeness Gene." she coaxed.
Damn they were tart and sweet.
The decision was made to pick this block
two days later. Those grapes are now at
Turiya Winery in Lompoc beginning its
transition into the nectar of the gods. I have
tasted the Turiya 2008 and 2009 vintage
wines and now know why I nd them
exceptional. They are made from the best
hand-selected fruit, treated with love and
respect and made in very limited batches. A
farmer that knows his business and a
winemaker that strives for the perfect
moment to harvest the fruit. "A moment that
is something like a stellar alignment hovering
on the edge of a perfect storm, she tells me,
"This year weather hasn't been an issue but
there are still things to worry about. I don't
want diluted grapes, I don't want over-sweet
grapes, I don't want under-ripe fruit and I
want the natural acids to remain intact. It's
nearly an impossible feat and timing is
critical. Attention to detail and
responsiveness of the farmers are the most
important factors right now."
This harvest was an early one and
strangely every grape variety from Viognier
to Pinot to Cabernet was ripening at the
same time which she explained can be a
logistical nightmare, "thankfully I work on a
very small scale and don't have to scramble
to free up fermenters, tank space or water my
fruit to slow down the ripening. In my case,
each harvest is manageable. I do tend to
loose sleep and my appetite though," she
divulged, then came the Cheshire Cats grin,
it's a bit like falling in love. I was thinking,
what a wonderful way to feel about ones
work.
Angela works with the most skilled
farmers and the result: the highest quality of
fruit. The Turiya style of winemaking lends
itself to small batches, where each individual
fermentation bin is given its own special love
and attention to do just what is best for that
wine to achieve greatness, nothing more,
nothing less, no bulk processing - this is this
winemaker's goal, not a corporate price
point, not a standard production goal or
consumer driven style but to craft the best
wine possible while remaining true to each
varietals character. I truly believe I am
seeing the beginnings of a great wine and
winemaker.
Turiya wines are available by allocation
list only. Private tastings by appointment
only.
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TURIYA WINES
316 N. F Street, Lompoc CA, 93436
www.turiyawines.com 805.478.7016 info@turiyawines.com
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Loring Wine Company/Cargasacchi
BY MICHAEL CERVIN
Imagine a tasting room which houses two of the most well-known
small lot winemakers in Santa Barbara. Well, imagine no more - the
Loring/Cargasacchi tasting room is reality. Relatively new in the Santa
Ynez Valley, this humble tasting room with its simple, clean lines and
look is the perfect subtle backdrop for some killer juice. Winemakers
Peter Cargasacchi of Cargasacchi and Point Conception labels joined
forces with Brian Loring of Loring Wine Company and have created
the latest most in-demand tasting experience.
The tasting room itself has plenty of space inside with two bars
and a picnic area outside. In the tasting room, Cargasacchi has
several 2013 vintages of Chardonnay, a 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
and 2012 vintages of Grenache and Mourvdre. Loring also recently
released the 2013 Pinot Noirs from their northern-most vineyards (a
large number of 2012 Pinots scored 90 and above in Wine
Spectator).
The 8,500 cases that Loring makes consist of 13 Pinot Noirs, four
Chardonnays, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvdre, Grenache
and a few blends. There are 23 wines currently available with prices
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ranging from $24 to $99,
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wines aren't overloaded with
tannin, so theyre ready to
drink right away, Loring
says. The awesome structure
of each wines comes from
the acidity, which keeps the
wine bright and fresh despite
their richness. Lorings
philosophy on making wine
is that the fruit is all that
matters. What happens in
the vineyard determines the
quality of the wine - I cant
make it better - I can only screw it up, he says. Perhaps this is why
he is extremely picky when choosing vineyards to buy grapes from.
Not only am I looking for the right soil, micro-climate and clones,
Im also looking for a grower with the same passion and dedication to
producing great wine that I have. In other words, a total Pinot freak!
In keeping with this passion for Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi wines
include estate fruit sourced Pinot Noir and an unusual late harvest
Pinot Grigio as well as his Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and
Syrah under the Point Concepcin label from estate and purchased
fruit. But it is Peters out-of-the-way Jalama Vineyard that proves the
most intriguing, and with a remote vineyard site, things can get
tricky.
The area is the bed of an ancient sea so there are large deposits of
diatomaceous earth in and around the vineyards, Cargasacchi says.
Farming the grapes here for his Pinot Noir is challenging because the
area is more extreme weather and the limestone soils produce a
discernable edge and minerality in these wines. Having been a
farming family for over 100 years, means that Peter has a vast
knowledge of exactly how to farm grapes. Where a vine grows and
what type of soil its planted on and its exposure matters a lot, but
good farming and getting proper ripeness is the real essence of
making good wine, he says. You can have the most perfect spot for
a vine on earth but if you don't take care of it, you can forget about
making decent wine. And with this kind of focus both Loring and
Cargasacchi wines will turn your head.
The tasting room is located at 420 East Hwy 246, just off Highway
101 in Buellton, between the iconic Ostrich Land and the Hitching
Post II restaurant. They are open Thursday through Monday from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call (805) 691-1300.
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Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Friday Night Wines
Classes are Back in Session
Solvangs Wandering Dog Wine Bar has announced their
Fall/Winter 2014 Friday Night Wines class curriculum, which
includes of three remaining class dates: Fridays, October 3,
November 7 and December 5. In line with Wandering Dogs mission
to engagingly educate its wine club members and patrons, the class
topics will cover various winemaking particulars and demonstrate
how each decision determines the nature of what ends up in bottle.
These Friday Night Wines classes will begin at 6:00 p.m. and
include a half-glass of each wine presented in the lesson, as well as
gourmet cheese and crackers. Space in each class is $30 per person;
all classes are currently open for enrollment. Advance payment and
reservations are required. For reservations call (805) 686-9126 or
email jody@wanderingdogwinebar.com.
The next class in the Fall/Winter series, Clonal Comparisons,
will be held on October 3 and lead students beyond grape varietals
and into the world of clones. The class will taste the difference
between various clonal specific wines within multiple varietals, as
well as some blends of clones, to better understand how different
clones can transfer their variations to finished wines.
Novembers class, Effects of Barrel Aging vs. Stainless Steel, will
be held on November 7. In this class, guests will experience first-
hand how the winemaking process affects the final product and how
a winemakers decision to age in oak or in stainless is not only a
stylistic choice, but also a scientific one.
The final class 5-Year Vertical, will be held on December 5;
guests will taste the same wine from five sequential vintages of one
producer to taste how the difference in growing conditions each year,
as well as the wine aging process, can create nuances in each wine.
Family-owned and filled with eclectic adventurism, Wandering
Dog Wine Bar is known for carrying under-the-radar labels, and
specializes in boutique wines, craft beers and gourmet cheeses. They
offer a dozen wine flights every day including everything from local
favorites, sparkling and sweet wines, to reserve flights with wines
that run $100+. For the beer connoisseur, they also serve premium
beers, as well as bottles of local and other domestic craft brews.
Gourmet cheese and charcuterie platters, local olives and fine
chocolate are also available in a variety of sizes.
Every Thursday, Wandering Dog Wine Bar hosts a local-favorite
Blind Tasting from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests are challenged to
match up regions, varietals, price points and vintages of four featured
wines.
Wandering Dog Wine Bar is located at 1539-C Mission Drive in
Solvang. They are open Monday Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more details, call
(805) 686-9126 or visit www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
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Cambria Estate Winery is located in the heart of the Santa Maria
bench, a long flat mesa overlooking the Santa Maria River in Santa
Barbara County. This family-owned winery has been producing estate-
grown, vineyard designate wines since 1987. It is for this reason that you
get a true expression of the land. I especially enjoy the agricultural part
of the winemaking process because that is what usually determines the
character of the final wine product, says Winemaker Denise Shurtleff.
Every block of grapes and each lot of wine has a life, a personality of its
own, and evaluating the different stages of the wine and the decisions that
are made during the winemaking process are always unique to each
vintage, she adds. Cambria is best known for their Chardonnay,
producing five different iterations, of which their Katherines Vineyard has
long been one of the standards in Santa Barbara. There are seven versions
of Pinot Noir produced at Cambria and they also make small amounts of
Syrah, Pinot Gris and Viognier, available in the tasting room.
Cambrias vineyards thrive on the foothills of the largest east-west
oriented valley and mountain range on the West Coast; with the Pacific
Ocean just 15 miles away, coastal air and fog mitigates the sun exposure
on these south-facing vineyards. This area is one of the coolest wine
growing regions in the world, making for a long growing season which
results in concentrated flavors in their fruit.
In recent years, Cambria has concentrated its vineyard and
winemaking resources on different aspects of the estate. This led to an in-
depth exploration of the vineyard and its various blocks and varieties.
The result elevated the quality of Cambria's core wines even further and
created new site-specific winemaking styles suited to those parcels. Today,
the flagship wines make up the bulk of production and include
Katherine's Chardonnay, Julia's Pinot Noir and Tepusquet Syrah. Each
year, you build on your foundation of knowledge and experience different
situations in the vineyards and with the wines, so it is a continual learning
process, Shurtleff says. We will never know it all and that is pretty cool
because there is always something new to learn about, she adds.
The handsome tasting room sits above the tanks and barrels, which
you can view from the second story glass windows; there are also a few
outdoor tables and chairs in which to wile away the hour. Bottle prices
are $17 - $80, the Estate Flight is $10 and the Reserve Pinot Flight is $20.
Their website offers a terrific blog dedicated to a variety of mouthwatering
recipes for wine and food pairing ideas. Cambria is open daily from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the tasting room at 5475 Chardonnay Ln. in Santa
Maria. For more information, call (805) 937-8091 or visit the website at
www.cambriawines.com.
SANTA MARIA VALLEY
Welcome to
Cambria Estate Winery
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.
(805) 938-7318
2013 Cambria Winery, Santa Maria, CA
5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, CA cambriawines.com
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BEDFORD WINERY
For the adventurous that seek the uncommon, go to Bedford
Winery. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature
Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals.
448 Bell St, Los Alamos
(805) 344-2107 | www.bedfordwinery.com
Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BELL STREET FARM EATERY & MARKET
Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara County
wine country. This delicious eatery/market is located in Los Alamos,
California and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and farmland.
With the freshest cuisine and comfortable design, Bell Street Farm is
the perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting.
406 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-4609
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CASA DUMETZ WINES
Casa Dumetz started in 2004 with a patch of raw earth, a bucket
of grapevines and plenty of grit. We are committed to producing,
authentic, balanced and delicious wines.
388 Bell Street, Los Alamos
www.casadumetzwines.com | (805) 344-1900
Open Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
GLOBAL GARDENS & CALITERRANEAN CAF
Global Gardens is a California food company inspiring worldly flavors.
Award-winning, local, certified organic EVOO, balsamic vinegars & over 50
home-made products. Guided tastings, fresh caf, seasonal Club.
380 Bell Street, Los Alamos
www.globalgardensonline.com | (805) 344-2222
Thursday through Monday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD
Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and estate winery
located just one mile south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon Road. Visit us
and enjoy an out-of-this-world experience! The tasting room will
celebrate its first year anniversary in October 2014.
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1804
www.martianvineyard.com | Wednesday Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Martin + Ian = Martian. Paying homage to her two sons (and their
combined alien nickname), Nan Helgeland is the earthly force
behind Martian Ranch and Vineyard. Originally from Cape Cod, this
East Coast transplant quickly fell in love with the Central Coast,
settling upon 102 acres of land on Alisos Canyon Road, the perfect
place for riding horses and making exquisite wine.
With no former background in viticulture, Helgeland enrolled at
Allan Hancock College, learning the nuances of wine production.
Wanting to avoid the use of pesticides, she enlisted the help of
renowned French biodynamic consultant Philippe Armenier from
Provence, France (Armenier is also Martians winemaker). Immersed
in biodynamic farming principals, the winery planted 20 acres of
grapes in 2008 using this methodology, which works in conjunction
with cosmic, solar and lunar rhythms.
Striving to create a diversified, balanced ecosystem, biodynamic
farming focuses on the health and fertility of the soil, creating the
optimum environment for the vines and grapes to grow. Each part of
the growing process revolves around four elements: the root (earth),
the leaf (water), the flower (air), and the fruit (fire). Together, these
elements create the highest expression of harvest. While these
farming methods may be more labor intensive, the quality shows in
each bottle, carefully crafted between the earth and the cosmos.
The tasting room celebrates its first anniversary this October,
offering a wide selection of Estate wines, grown and produced on the
ranch. Each varietal is named after a celestial notion, from the Stellar
Viognier to Local Group Grenache Noir and Mothership Grenache
Blanc (all part of their Area 52 wine club). Their French influence is
evident in the selection of Rhne varieties perfectly suited for the
climate, including Mourvdre, Grenache Blanc and Syrah, among
others.
A fan of Iberian wines, Martian Ranch also celebrates several
Spanish delights from the Rioja and Galicia regions. Two of the
winerys top sellers are the 2011 Tempranillo and 2013 Albario.
Featured in the New York Times, SF Chronicle, and Jon Bonns
newest book, The New California Wine, this winery is not afraid to
redefine what it means to make wine in California. Experimental and
eclectic, Martian Vineyards is dedicated to the journey, from sky to
ground to grape to barrel to bottle and straight into your glass.
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BY RACHEL HOMMEL
Sometimes its good to experiment. For over 40 years, Zaca Mesa
Winery has been a place of experimentation and discoverya local
institution that has given rise to some of the most renowned
winemakers and wines in our region. Along Foxen Canyon Road, the
wine lover will find Zaca Mesa Winery, producing estate grown wines
since 1973.
Started by a group of six friends, the winerys history is one of trial
and error, planting the first Syrah grapes in Santa Barbara County in
1978. After several years of experimentation, it was determined that
Rhne varietals grew best (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvdre, Viognier,
Grenache Blanc and Roussanne). The winery now has 10 clones of
Syrah and the most high-density vineyard acreage in the county. In
addition to serving the likes of President Clinton and Ronald Regan,
the winery was also the first Central Coast winery to appear in Wine
Spectators Top 10 back in 1995.
In addition to their many accolades, Zaca Mesa prides itself on
producing wine that is estate grown and bottled. With 200 acres of
vineyards, all of their Rhne varietals are farmed and nurtured on
their 750-acre estate, never leaving the winery until after bottling.
Estate grown and bottled is a regulated term, meaning any wine that
carries the term is grown on the property, made at the winery, and
bottled on site. Today, less than 1% of all wine is designated as estate
grown and bottled.
With their complex mineral driven style and bright natural acidity,
Zaca Mesas wines are easy to pair with your favorite dish or cheese.
Hosting several farm-to-table dinners annually, the winery
encourages the union of food and wine, from suggested pairings on
their website to tasty recipes in their newsletter. Top sellers include
their 2010 Syrah, paired with rosemary lamb, or their 2012 Viognier,
paired with sea bass.
The winery offers several wine club options, including their Black
Bear Society, a Reserve Club of limited-production wines, coined after
spotting a hungry black bear munching on Syrah grapes. Popular
with animals and adults alike, the wine club is a popular choice for
anyone interested in the highly sought after Black Bear Block Syrah,
sourced from the original 1978 Syrah grapes.
Known as Zaca University, Zaca Mesa believes that education is
power, with regular wine education events and tours by
appointment. An industry pioneer, the winery is the perfect place for
winemakers and wine enthusiasts to harvest knowledge.
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Stunning Rhne Varietals in Santa Barbara County
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Present this ad and receive a 2 for 1 tasting
6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
www.zacamesa.com | (805) 688-9339
Since 1973, we have hand crafted wine from
grapes grown in our own vineyards to express their
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Lincourt Vineyards
BY MICHAEL CERVIN
There are a few standards that define Lincourt Vineyards that have
allowed the winery to stand the test of time in the constantly evolving
wine industry. Lincourt focuses on all estate wines, sustainably
farmed, made in small lots with hands on detail from the winemaker
from bud-break to the bottle. This kind of attention to detail sets
them apart from most other Santa Barbara wineries.
Founded in1996 by Bill Foley, Lincourt produces premium wines
from Santa Barbara County. With vineyards in the cooler Santa Maria
Valley, and the warmer Santa Ynez Valley, Lincourt is one of those rare
wineries capable of producing world-class bottlings from both
Bordeaux and Burgundian varieties. At the tasting room, there is a
front patio with round tables where you can enjoy wine. There is also
a hilly grass area in front of the tasting room with great views of the
vineyard and you can bring your dog. The tasting room is full of
excellent wines, gift items and books.
Under the watchful eye of renowned winemaker Lorna Kreutz, the
50-acres of estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are farmed vine by
vine, with Kreutz taking the best blocks (or rows) of grapes to create
each wine. Lincourt wines are always generous, approachable, elegant
and sculpted blends from the estate vineyards. Lincourt practices
sustainable farming techniques in order to ensure the highest quality
of wine, from grape to glass. Drawing from years of experience
working for wineries throughout California, Kreutz shares Foleys
commitment to quality winemaking. Each wine is aged in French oak
barrels with the focus on creating wines of unique varietal character.
One relatively unknown fact is that Lincourt and sister winery
Foley Estates own just over 25 percent of grape acreage in the Sta.
Rita Hills appellation. This of course allows the winemaking to be
extraordinarily focused on individual wines and blends. The wines
also use indigenous, or native yeasts, instead of commercially
purchased yeasts like most wineries do. The use of natural yeasts best
expresses the individual vineyard sites and though you may not be
immediately aware of it, you can taste these distinctions in the
Lincourt wines.
Available currently are the Lincourt 2012 Steel Chardonnay, 2012
Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. At
Lincourt the bottle prices range from $18 to $50 and the tasting fees
are $10. Step inside the historic tasting room for some modern wine
and taste the attention to detail.
Visit Lincourt Winery at 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, just outside of
Solvang. They are open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact them at (805) 688-8554 or www.lincourtwines.com.
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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Staffords Famous Chocolates
Discover a Little Taste of Heaven
There are very few people who can resist tasty delectable
confections such as truffles, caramels and English toffees, especially
when they are handmade daily with fresh, locally sourced
ingredients. Staffords Famous Chocolates lives by these standards
delivering the best of handmade chocolate goodness every day.
Staffords flagship location resides in Porterville, and the family
owned and operated business opened its second location in 2012
among the proud residents of Santa Ynezs wine country. If you take a
stroll through the gorgeous downtown of Los Olivos, you will take in
numerous historical sights while indulging in the towns rich love for
art, wine and food. Staffords embraces the small town, contributing
to its local culture and economy while being very delighted to call the
towns renowned water tower home.
Visit the quaint shop that has been referred to as red wine pairing
heaven with its tempting array of mouth-watering delectable
delights. Staffords uses strictly locally produced products in their
chocolate-making processes from olive oils and lavender to wine and
beer. The result is satisfyingly rich delicacies such as dark chocolate
red wine truffles complete with a rich ganache center and infused
with Santa Ynez Valley red wine. For some additional fun for the
kids, or the kids at heart in your life, pick up some scrumptious
chocolate hedgehogs or a customized caramel apple.
So, the next time you visit Los Olivos, reserve a few minutes for
Staffords Famous Chocolates. Try a complementary sample and
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You will quickly see why Staffords received the Peoples Choice
Award at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Centers Chocolate de Vine
2014.
Visit the Los Olivos shop Friday Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Staffords Famous Chocolates is located at 2902 San Marcos Rd.,
Unit D, Los Olivos. For more information call (805) 688-2893 or
visit their website www.staffordsfamouschocolates.com. Online and
phone orders accepted. Customized orders available for wholesale,
fundraising, weddings, special events and personalized gifts.
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2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101 | Los Olivos, CA | 805.688.8002
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Visit our Tasting Room
located "Off Grand
Thursday-Monday 12-5:30
www.toretti.com
Open Thursday - Monday
11am to 5 pm
805-688-8148 | www.larnerwine.com 2900 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
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TASTING ROOM & BOUTIQUE
(Cheen-kweh stell-lay)
OPEN THURSDAY-MONDAY 11AM-5PM
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave Suite 102
Los Olivos CA 93341
805-686-4101
www.cinquestellewinery.com
www.facebook.com/#!/CinqueStelleWinery
The new kid on the block
is quickly becoming
the talk of the town.
Stop by and sip splendid wines and shop in the spectacular
boutique featuring ladies apparel, jewelry and unique gifts.
Sip and Shop...A double delight!
A blend of inspiration, kindness and fine wine
BY BETHANY RHINE
Coquelicot, pronounced ko-klee-ko, Estate Vineyard resides in
the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley near Solvang just south of the
historic Mission Santa Ines. The vineyards miraculous setting is
comprised of 58 acres of organically farmed grapes with vines that
were originally planted in 1999. Bernard Rosenson, owner of the
renowned Sky Room in Long Beach, acquired the Estate Vineyard in
2005 and his quest for making fine wine began. Rosenson is known
for his reverent passion for living life and his mission to inspire, be
kind and tread lightly shines bright as Coquelicots limited
production wines are made with tenderness and care and considered
a true celebration of life. In fact, the name Coquelicot embraces
Rosensons philosophy as it is also the French name of a striking red
poppy flower that graces the French countryside. Gaze upon a bottle
of Coquelicot wine to see the inspiring label that showcases this
beautiful flower.
Looking for a taste?
Coquelicot wines can be found at their gorgeous downtown Los
Olivos tasting room. Rosenson took on the task of remodeling one of
the towns oldest buildings dating back to 1886. The building was
once a blacksmith shop, but today it is the perfect setting to enjoy
Coquelicots fine wines and the backyard offers a place for a game of
bocce ball or a picnic lunch. You can even reserve the backyard for a
private event or catered dinner party.
Stop on by for a taste of an Estate Sangiovese, Riesling, Sauvignon
Blanc or Syrah, just to name a few.
Ladybug Release Party Furthering Sustainable and Organic Practices
Rosenson implemented sustainable and organic farming protocols
in 2007 and as part of these practices Coquelicot now holds an
annual event taking place at the beginning of each June called The
Ladybug Release Party. This unique event involves releasing
thousands of ladybugs into their vineyards. These ladybugs
contribute to the production of healthy grapes without the need for
chemical pesticides. Visit the Tasting Room at 2884 Grand Avenue,
Los Olivos. For more information on this family-fun event call
(805) 688-1500 or visit www.coquelicotwines.com.
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
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Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.
2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
888-938-7310
www.byronwines.com
No appointment necessary.
Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.
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Byron Wines
BY MICHAEL CERVIN
Since 1984 Byron Winery has had a commitment to make
Pinot Noir, long before Pinot Noir was ever fashionable. With 11
different Pinot Noirs and five Chardonnays as their main offerings
they are one of the vanguards of the Santa Barbara wine industry.
In fact they own the first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara
County, Nielsons Vineyard, first established in 1964. And Byron
is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014! However winemaker
Jonathan Nagy has expanded their offerings to include Pinot
Blanc, a unique varietal with crisp aromas of orange blossom,
jasmine, honey, pear and apricot flavors and its a natural fit for
the spring and summer months. Additionally a GSM (Grenache,
Syrah, Mourvdre) blend is offered as well.
We are very proud of all of our Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays,
and we have released a Pinot Geek Flight that is comprised of our
high-end, small-lot handcrafted Pinot Noirs, says Estate Manager
Pati Wilkinson. Certainly this is Pinot Noir country and no one
has the longevity with this grape more than Byron.
One of the best ways to experience their wines is their Wine
Club Lounge which is available for exclusive bookings for
members, with a capacity for 20 people. This allows it to be
intimate and private enough for reunions, anniversaries and
birthday celebrations. We personalize the tasting menus for the
guests and they can have a catered meal or we can provide a
selection of cheeses, dried fruit and nuts, Wilkinson says. You
can pick up a bottle of Byron from $16 to $75 and sample their
general tasting flight of five wines for just $10 any day of the
week. Or, you can sample their Pinot Noir flight for $20
Friday - Sunday. Sample the luxurious Byron wines at their tasting
room at 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave. in trendy Los Olivos. They are
open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional
information contact them at (805) 938-7365 or
www.Byronwines.com
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BY CATHY NEUSHAL
Buttonwood Farm Winery is also a working farm that throughout
the year also produces fresh peaches, pears, heirloom tomatoes, many
varieties of peppers, almonds, olives and herbs. The wine focus is also
seasonal, with a philosophy of the wines being a component of a
meal, the "fifth food group". During the summer months, they feature
crisp whites, refreshing ros and both delicate reds for light fare and
robust versions for bbq. As we move into autumn, pumpkins,
squash, persimmons and pomegranates are joined by heartier wines
such as Cabernet Franc in the welcoming tasting room. Known for
Sauvignon Blanc, there will always be one of the various styles being
poured, and the Reserve tasting list features small-lot releases often
reserved just for their Imbiber Club members.
The focus on the table extends to farm products sold in the tasting
room, including delights such as Spicy Peach Chutney, Green Chili
Peach Salsa, estate grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil and dried herbs.
Cooking classes are often offered, as are seasonal events such as
wreath making from foraged items found around the farm. This is
just one of the many events Buttonwood sponsors to support the
farm to table concept. For more information, call (805) 688-3032.
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With a tagline of Blending Wine With Philanthropy, you know
theres something different about Carivints Winery in Solvang. The
winerys name comes from the Latin words Caritas and Vin. Caritas
means charity/philanthropy, and Vin means wine, of course. Blend
the two together and you get Carivints.
The winerys labels are all beautiful paintings of animals and other
wildlife, and profits from sales as well as fundraising events are
donated to various local and national animal rescue groups.
But dont let the beautiful labels and charitable aspects fool you; the
wine is definitely the focus here. Over the years, the wines have
collected many awards and the current release of 2012 Merlot recently
received 91 points and a Cellar Selection from Wine Enthusiast.
Carivints welcomes newbies to the wine world and happily
shares wine knowledge with their guests to educate them on the
basics. A chalkboard tells the essentialssee, swirl, sniff, sip and
savorand the staff will gladly explain the basics.
They diverge from traditional tasting rooms in everything from the
unpretentious wine-speak to the amenities: theres stools and chairs
so you wont have to stand, board and card games, and they always
have dog treats and a kid area. When we were planning the tasting
room we asked ourselves what has stopped us from going wine
tasting in the past? It was that we had kids who would not sit still in
a tasting room, or we couldnt take our dog, or that it was stuffy, says
Fleet Hamilton, Owner and Winemaker. We wanted a place where
we would want to hang out.
So stop by, enjoy some wine on the patio, bring your pooch, and
meet the crew: Fleet, Beth and Valerie. Theyre open every night until
7:00 p.m. and wine tasting virgins are welcome.
Another unique feature youll notice are the games, videos and
toys they have provided for children. Kids in a tasting room?
Absolutely! Carivints doesnt want the fact that you have children to
stop you from having a good time, so theyve provided the
entertainment for them while you sip on some Merlot.
So bring the kids and your furry friends and visit Carivints
Winery, Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and
Saturday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., located at
476 First Street in downtown Solvang. To learn more, visit
www.Carivintas.com.
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Sun - Thu Noon to 6 pm
Fri & Sat - Noon to 7:30 pm
Closed Tuesday during winter
The Tasting Room is Kid and Dog Friendly
1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112, Solvang | (805) 688-8691
www.ccwinery.com
Carivints Winery
Blending Wine with Philanthropy
Wine Tasting in
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BY CAROLYN WOODDALL
Bridlewood Estate Winery used to be a thoroughbred horse farm,
hence the winery name and horse logo. A long driveway unveils a
mission-style bell tower standing like a sentinel above lush grounds
reminding you that this once was a grand estate. There are still horses
on the expansive grounds and an original racetrack is still located
behind the winery near a large pond an exclusive perk for wine
club members. On weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. they offer a
horse and carriage vineyard tour of the property for a mere $10, a
whimsical way to experience the property.
Bridlewoods tasting room reflects the wood and earthen tones of
an equestrian facility, complete with high-volume ceilings and
generous space at the tasting bar. The Central Coast is an
extraordinary place that is home to some of the best grapes California
has to offer and since Bridlewood collaborates with winegrowers from
Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County they are able to
produce handcrafted wine from a broad palette. And, this is exactly
what youll find at the tasting room; unique blends, sturdy Syrahs
and Rhne-style blends, Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir and estate-grown Zinfandel. The
tasting room offers one standard tasting list for $15 allowing you to
explore the breadth of their portfolio. Their Estate Wine Club offers a
25% discount on wines shipped
to members five times a year.
This is also a great spot in which
to stretch out for a picnic so
gallop on over and sample
Bridlewood Estate Winery.
Bridlewood Estate Winery
is open daily 11:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Bottle prices range from
$20 to $50. They are located at
3555 Roblar Avenue in Santa
Ynez. For more information, get
in touch at (805) 688-9000,
visit@bridlewoodwinery.com, or
www.bridlewoodwinery.com.
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805-686-9653
www.ranchoolivos.com
2390 N Refugio Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
TASTING & SALES
DAILY 12-4
Mention this ad for your discount.
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Step into our tasting room, and discover
the casual elegance of the Central Coast.
Be our Guest...
EXPERIENCE the unspoiled beauty of the Central Coast at Bridlewood Estate Winery.
With world-class wines, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views its a winery destination all its own.
BRIDLEWOOD ESTATE blends rustic, Spanish Style architecture with a modern, artisan winery.
Our estate exudes the Central Coast lifestyle that is both comfortable and relaxed.
COME ENJOY OUR WINES and experience one of our signature tastings or perhaps a carriage tour
of the vineyard, or just kick back on the veranda overlooking our majestic vineyards.
Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 3555 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez CA 93460 Bridlewoodwinery.com
Reservations required for parties of 6 or more. Contact us: 800-467-4100 or visit@bridlewoodwinery.com
CALIFORNIA TABLE WINE, 2013 BRIDLEWOOD WINERY, SANTA YNEZ, CA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
PRESENT THIS AD FOR 50% OFF TASTING FLIGHT
VALID SUNDAY-THURSDAY (LIMIT 4 PER VISIT)

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Corks n Crowns tasting room, a quaint space located steps from
the Pacific Ocean, offers guests a 360 tasting experience. With an
impressive offering of wines being sold, both domestic and
international varietals, there promises to be something for even the
most selective consumer.
When you arrive at Corks n Crowns, youre greeted by one of
their knowledgeable and friendly team members who will explain
various tasting options available, background on the winemakers as
well as winegrowing in the surrounding area. Seasonal offerings,
such as the ros flight, seem to peak the interest of customers and
their palate. With the thermostat hitting record highs, dedicated
vacationers and locals alike seek a respite from the heat, as they sip
the perfectly chilled flights.
Corks n Crowns hosts popular events such as Wine & Oysters,
Burgers & Beers and Pop-Up Shopping (check the website for
whats coming up!). When visiting Corks n Crowns, as a vacationer
or a local, youre sure to walk away with fun facts, and planning a
return visit soon!
Offering guests six wine club options including the newest
addition, a Garagiste Club enjoy new offerings on a monthly, bi-
monthly or quarterly schedule, with additional perks and
discounts.
Stop by the coolest tasting room in the Funk Zone and see that
all the buzz is about! Corks n Crowns is located at 32 Anacapa
Street in Santa Barbara. They open daily at 11 a.m. For more
information, call (805) 845-8600 or go to corksandcrowns.com.
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Brecon Estate Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2200

Burbank Ranch Daily 12pm-8pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4538

Calcareous Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289

Castoro Cellars Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-DAM-FINE

Cellar 360 Paso Robles Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, 1-877-774-9463

Chamisal Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 1-866-808-9463

Clautiere Vineyard Thursday-Monday 12-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3789

Donati Family VIneyard Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 238-0676

Eberle Winery Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607

Edna Valley Vineyard Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-5855

Eos Estate Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050

Hunt Cellars Daily 10:30am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600

J. Lohr Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772

Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000

Michael Gill Cellars Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668

Opolo Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593

Peachy Canyon Winery Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918

Red Soles Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9898

Robert Hall Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1616

Rotta Winery Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510

Roxo Port Cellars Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-1600

San Antonio Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600

Sculpterra Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881

Silver Horse Winery Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9463

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318

SummerWood Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-1365

Tackitt Family Vineyards Daily 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490

Talley Vineyards Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446

Venteux Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 369-0127

Villa San-Juliette Daily 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0014

Vina Robles Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 788-6300

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Alta Maria Vineyards Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-1144

Andrew Murray Tasting Room Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644

Arcadian Mon-Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6, Lompoc, (805) 737-3900

Bedford Winery Open Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107

Bridlewood Estate Daily 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-9000

Buttonwood Farm Winery Daily 11-5, Solvang, (805) 688-3032

Byron Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365

Cambria Estate Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091

Carivintas Winery Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331

Casa Cassara Mon, Wed, Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6:30, Solvang, (805) 688-8691

Casa Dumetz Wines Thur 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1900

Cimarone Estate Wines Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8011

Cinque Stella Winery Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101

Coquelicot Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500

Costa De Oro Winery Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468

Deep Sea Wine Daily 11-7, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185

Dragonette Cellars Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077

Firestone Vineyard Daily 10am-5pm; Tours 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940

Fontes & Phillips Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200

Foley Wines Daily 10am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222

J Ludlow Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8989

Joseph Blair Wines Fr-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-8937

La Montagne Winery Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643

Larner Vineyard & Winery Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148

Lincourt Daily 10am-5pm, Solvang, (805) 688-8554

Loring Wine Co./Cargasacchi Thur-Mon 10-5, Buellton, (805) 691-1300

Martian Ranch & Vineyard Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804

Montemar Wines Thur-Sun 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-5000

Qup Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200

Scott Cellars Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161

Sevtap Winery Daily 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9, Solvang, (805) 736-693-9200

Standing Sun Winery Thur-Mon 11-5, Buellton, (805) 691-9413

Stolpman Vineyards Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-5000

Tessa Marie Wines Thur-Mon 11:30-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-6081
Toretti Family Vineyard Thu-Mon 12-5:30pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002

Turiya Wines By appt only, Lompoc, (805) 478-7016
Zaca Mesa Daily 10am-4pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308

Zinke Wines Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 691-9718

Zotovich Cellars Thur-Sun 10-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600

An acre of vineyards land can give the
grower: Five tons of grapes (though it is
also less, depending on a variety of farming
and winemaking practices, and on the vari-
etal and the vineyards location) which will
give you 797 gallons of juice (or thirteen-
and-a-half barrels) which is pretty close to
four thousand bottles of wine .
One standard oak barrel of wine
holds: 295 bottles of wine (or 59
gallons) made from 740 pounds of
grapes which works out to almost
but not precisely - 24 cases of wine.
As with anything agricultural, of course,
these are all based on countless variables,
but this is a good starting point.
Do the Math
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A case of wine includes: A dozen 750
ml bottles (or 24 half bottles) or 307.2
ounces total, which comes from 30
pounds of grapes.
A single bottle contains:
750 ml of wine which is 25.6 ounces
made from about 2.4 pounds of
grapes (39 oz.) and is enough for
four or maybe five glasses.
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step up to the bar where typically a
list of wines being poured is
displayed. Expect to pay a tasting
fee between $10-$40. Some tasting
bars will offer you the option to
taste a library or reserve wine.
Exercising this option increases the
fee, but will allow you to taste very
unique, old or rare wines.
Sit Down Tasting
A Sit Down Tasting usually
requires an appointment, and there
may be a slightly higher fee than a
wine bar fee. Seated in an elegant
room, you are poured several wines
by your winery host. Expect your
host to describe the unique charac-
teristics of each wine and how it
was made.
Walk Around Tasting
A Walk Around Tasting is a
combination of a tour and a tasting.
Your host brings along several
bottles of wine on your tour, and
may take you to a garden area of
the winery to pour the first round.
Then you move to another place
within the winery to sample the
next wine. This experience
continues until all the wines are
tasted.
Barrel Tasting
Another popular tasting experi-
ence that can be part of a tour or a
Walk Around is a Barrel Tasting.
Your guide takes a wine thief, a
special siphon placed into a hole in
the top of a barrel to extract tasting
samples of a maturing wine. The
sample allows you to taste what the
wine is like in the middle of devel-
oping its full potential.
Why make an appointment?
Some wineries are so small that
they need to know when you are
coming so someone will be there
to greet you. Others have sit-down
tastings that start and end at
specific times. Its always a good
idea to schedule your appoint-
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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980 X X X
Alta 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
Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Th-Mo
22720B El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X
Anglim Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X
AronHill Vineyards Templeton Daily
3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 11-5 X X
Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Daily
1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X
Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6
725 12th 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 Fri-Sun 11-5
6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835 or by appt X X
Barr Estate Winery Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5
6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835 or by appt X X
Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles Daily
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245 11-5 X X
Bassetti Vineyards Cambria By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X
Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Mo
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 Daily
766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463 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
Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel By
2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805-286-7798 Appt X X
Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Thu-Sun
2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X
BRECON ESTATE Paso Robles Thu-Mon
7450 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-2200 11-5 X X
Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
Brochelle Vineyards Paso Robles Thu-Mon
2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410 11-5 X X
Broken Earth Paso Robles Fri-Mon 10-6
5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 Tue-Thu 11-5:30 X X
Burbank Ranch Paso Robles Tue-Fri 12-8
1240 Park Street; 805 227-4538 Sat 12-9, Sun & Mon 12-5 X X
CALCAREOUS Paso Robles Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
Caliza Winery Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4:30
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X
Caparone Winery Paso Robles Daily 11-5
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 Closed Wed X X X
Carina Cellars Paso Robles Fri-Mon
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860 11-5 X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Cass Vineyards Paso Robles Daily
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-5 X X
CASTORO CELLARS Templeton Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X
Cayucos Cellars Cayucos Daily 11-5:30
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tue X X
Cellar 360 Paso Robles Fri-Sun 10-5
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 or by appt X X
Cerro Prieto Paso Robles By appt
3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448 X X
Changala Winery Paso Robles Fri-Mon
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 X X
Chateau Lettau Paso Robles Thu-Mon 1-7
840 13th St, Ste G; 805-238-6800 Fri-Sat 1-8 X X
Chateau Margene Creston Fri-Mon
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 11-5 X X
Chateau Margene Paso Robles Daily
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X
Chateau Margene Morro Bay Daily
845 Embarcadero, Unit G; 805 225-1235 12-7 X X
Chronic Cellars Paso Robles Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X
Cinquain Cellars San Miguel By
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 Appt X X
CLAUTIERE VNYD Paso Robles Th-Mo
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
Clavo Cellars Templeton Daily
315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X
Clayhouse Wines Paso Robles Su-Th 11-6
849 13th St; 805 238-7055 Fr-Sa 12-7 X X
Clos Solene Wines Paso Robles By appt
805 296-0478 X X
Croad Vineyards Paso Robles Thu-Mon
3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899 11-5 X X
Cypher Winery Templeton Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 11-6 X X
DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles Thu-Mon
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 11-6 X X
Daou Vineyards Paso Robles Daily
2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460 11-5 X X
Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles By
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Appt X X
Derby Wine Estates Paso Robles Daily
525 Riverside Ave; 805-238-6300 11-6 X X
Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
Domaine Degher Paso Robles By
8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562 Appt X X
DONATI FAMILY VNYD Templeton Daily
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-5 X X
Donatoni Winery Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 or by appt X
Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X
Dubost Winery Paso Robles Fri-Sun
9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463 11-5 X X
Dunning Vineyards Estate Paso Robles
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles Daily
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X
EBERLE WINERY Paso Robles Win-10-5
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 Sum 10-6 X X X
cluse Wines Paso Robles Fr-Sun
1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X
Enfold Wines Paso Robles By
855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856 Appt X X
EOS Paso Robles Daily
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 10-5 X X
Epoch Estate Wines Templeton Daily
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575 11-5 X X
FS Cellars Paso Robles Thu-Sun
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X
Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
First Crush Winemaking Paso Robles Thu-Sat
2975 Limestone Way; 805-434-2772 11-5 X X
Four Lanterns Winery Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
2485 West Hwy 46; 949-300-5437 Tue-Wed By Appt X X
Four Sisters Ranch San Miguel By
6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Appt X X
Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X
Frolicking Frog Paso Robles Thu-Sat
739 12th St; 805 466-0779 12-5 X X
Frolicking Frog Atascadero By
14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X X
Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
Glunz Family Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-1400 10-6 X X
Graveyard Vineyards San Miguel Thu-Mon
6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 11-5 X X X
GreMark Vnyds Paso Robles By
5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X
Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles Daily
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
Grizzly Republic Paso Robles Opening
840 13th St; 678-372-7288 August 14 X X
Halter Ranch Vineyard Paso Robles Daily
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
HammerSky Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Su
Hansen Vineyard Templeton Fr-Sun
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
Harmony Cellars Harmony Sum 10-5:30
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
Hearst Ranch San Simeon Daily
442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 11-5 X X
HEARTHSTONE Paso Robles Thu-Mon
5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 11-5 X X
Herman Story Wines Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4
1227 Paso Robles St; 805-237-2400 or by appt X X
Hidden Oak Templeton Fr-Sun
4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X
Hope Family Wines Paso Robles Fr-Sa
1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Hug Cellars Paso Robles Daily 11-5
2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X
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HUNT CELLARS Paso Robles Daily
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5 X X
J&J Cellars San Miguel Fri-Sun
2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X
J Dusi Wines Paso Robles Wed-Mon
1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 451-7944 11-5 X X
J. LOHR VNYDS & 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 X
Jack Creek Cellars Templeton Th-Mo 11-4:30
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 or by appt X X
Jada Winery Paso Robles Daily
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 11-5 X X X
Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-5 X X X
Kaleidos Paso Robles Fri-Sun
3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828 11-5 X X
Kenneth Volk Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X
Kiamie Wine Cellars Paso Robles Open daily
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333 11-5 X X X
Kukkula Templeton Fri-Sun
9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 11-5 X X
LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or by appt X X
Lago Giuseppe Templeton By
8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Appt X X
Laraneta Vynds Templeton By
2602 Templeton Rd; 805 434-5090 Appt X X
Le Cuvier Paso Robles Daily
3333 Vine Hill Lane; 800-549-4764 11-5 X X
LE VIGNE WINERY Paso Robles Sun-Th 11-5
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Fri-Sat 11-6 X X X
Linne Calodo Paso Robles By
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 Appt X X
Locatelli 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
5800 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
LXV Wine Lounge Paso Robles Thu-Sun
1306-B Pine St; 530-763-3821 1-7 X X
McPrice Paso Robles Daily
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245 11-5 X X
Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Daily
5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 10-5 X X
MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Paso Robles Sat-Sun 11-5
4125 Peachy Cyn Rd; 805-239-1668 X X
Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Win Daily 10-5
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Sum Daily 10-5:30 X X
Minassian-Young Paso Robles Th-Mo
Mitchella Vineyard Paso Robles Thu-Su 12-5
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X
Mondo Cellars Paso Robles Daily
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 11-6 X X X
Moonstone Cellars Cambria Daily
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
Nadeau Family Vintners Paso Robles Fr-Su
Niner Wine Estate Paso Robles Daily
2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X
OPOLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles Daily
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Oso Libre Winery Paso Robles Wed-Mon
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X
Parrish Family Paso Robles Th-Mo 1-6:30
1220 Park St; 805 286-4028 Fr-Sa 1-7:30 X X
Paso Port Wine Co in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon
5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5 X X
Paso Robles Wine Club Paso Robles Daily
800 Pine St, Ste 101; 866-238-6400 10-6 X X
Paso Underground Paso Robles Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5
1140 Pine St; 805-237-0799 or by appt X X
PEACHY CANYON Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 10-5:30 X X
Pear Valley Paso Robles Daily
4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X
Penman Springs Paso Robles Thu-Sun
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 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 X
Pithy Little Wine Co Paso Robles Mo-Fr 12-6
1244 Pine St, Ste B; 805-546-1059 Sa 11-6, Su 11-5 X X
POALILLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles Daily
POMAR JUNCTION Templeton Daily
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
Pozo Valley Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-438-3375 12-5 X X
Pretty Smith San Miguel Fr-Su
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X
Proulx Paso Robles Thu-Mon
Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles Thu-Sun
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Ranchita Canyon Vnyd San Miguel Fri-Mon
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 Vineyards San Miguel Thu-Mon
7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 11-5 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 Sun 10-6 X X X
Rockin R Wine Paso Robles Fri-Sun
8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X
Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
ROTTA WINERY Templeton Daily
250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 10:30-5:30 X X
ROXO PORT CELLARS Paso Robles Daily
San Antonio Winery Paso Robles Daily
2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 10-6 X X
San Marcos Creek Paso Robles Daily
7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 11-5 X X
Sarzotti Winery Templeton Thu-Sun 11-5
180 Bella Ranch Rd; 805 226-2022 or by appt X X
SCULPTERRA WINERY Paso Robles Daily
5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 10-5 X X
Sextant Wines Paso Robles Daily
2324 W. Hwy 46, 805 542-0133 10-5 X X
Shadow Run Vineyard Paso Robles Fri-Sun
2720 La Panza Rd, 805 227-0554 10:30-5 X X
Shale Oak Winery Paso Robles Daily
3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800 10-5 X X
Sharps Hill Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles
835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X
Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X
Stanger Vineyards Paso Robles
7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777 Daily 11-5 X X
5225 Hwy 41, Creston Daily 11-5 X X
Starr-Ranch Paso Robles By
9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Appt X X
Steinbeck Paso Robles Th-Mo
5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X X
Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Mo
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
SUMMERWOOD Paso Robles Daily
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-6 X X
Tablas Creek Paso Robles Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
TACKITT FAMILY San Miguel Fri-Sun X X
6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 12-5
Tassajara Cellars San Miguel Fri-Sun 11-5
In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 X X
Terry Hoage Paso Robles Th-Mo
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 11-4 X X
Thacher Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-5
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 or by appt X X
Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Tolo Cellars Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 or by appt X X
Treana Winery Paso Robles Fr-Sa
1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Twilight Cellars San Juan Bautista Thur-Sun
110 Orchard Hill Rd; 805-238-7143 11-5 X X
VENTEUX VINEYARDS Templeton Daily
SILVER HORSE
WINERY
2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
805-467-WINE
Open Thursday-Sunday 11-5
or by appointment
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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 X
Via 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
Villicana Winery Paso Robles Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Villa Creek Cellars Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5
5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 or by appt X X
VILLA SAN-JULIETTE San Miguel Daily
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 11-5 X X
VINA ROBLES Paso Robles Sum 10-6
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Win 10-5 X X
Vines on the Marycrest 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
WCP Cellars Paso Robles Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 Sun 12-4 X X
Westberg Cellars Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4
1140 Pine St ; 805 238-9321 or by appt X X
Whalebone Vineyard Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 X X
Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles Daily
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 Robles Daily
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
S A N L U I S O B I S P O
ALAPAY CELLARS Avila Beach Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
Autry Cellars San Luis Obispo Daily
5450 Edna Road; 805-546-8669 11-5 X X
Au Bon Climat Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A 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
BARNWOOD Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
BISHOPS PEAK Arroyo Grande Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X
Center of Effort Wine Arroyo Grande By
2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Appt X X
Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
CHAMISAL VNYDS San Luis Obispo
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X
Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Clesi Wines San Luis Obispo Call
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-286-5073 for hours X X X
Cuvee Champagne Bar Avila Beach Fr 4-10, Sa 1-10
550 1st St; 805-727-4144 Su 12-7pm X X
EDNA VALLEY VNYD San Luis Obispo
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 X X
Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
Luis Wine Bar San Luis Obispo Mo-Th 3-11, Fr 3-12
1021 Higuera; 805-762-4747 Sa 12-2, Su 12-11 X X
Margerum Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
Monterey Street Wine Co San Luis Obispo
1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 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 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X
Peloton Cellars Avilia Beach Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6
470 Front St; 805-627-1080 Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 X X
Phantom Rivers Arroyo Grande Sun-Thu 12-5
211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 X X
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo By
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt X X
Pismo Beach Winery Pismo Beach Daily
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande 1st Sat
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5
Salisbury Vnyds Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 X X
Sans Liege Wines Pismo Beach Sun-Thur 12-6
870 Price Street; 805-773-2770 Fri-Sat 12-8 X X
Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars SLO Mon-Fri 10-4
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X X
STEPHEN ROSS San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X X
TALLEY VNYDS Arroyo Grande
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X
Tangent WINERY San Luis Obispo
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X X
Taste of the Valleys San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
TOLOSA WINERY San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X
Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
Wood Winery Avila Beach Open daily at 11
480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 X X
SANTA MARI A/FOXEN CANYON
ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Sat-Sun
5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 11-4 X X X
Ca Del GreVino Orcutt Tue-Sat 11-9
400 E. Clark Ave; 805 937-6400 Sun 11-7 X X
CAMBRIA WINERY Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X
Core Wine 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 X
COSTA DE ORO Santa Maria Daily 11-6
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-937-1468 Fri till 8 X X
Cottonwood C yn Santa Maria Mon-Th 10-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
3940 Dominion Rd; 805 937-8463 Sun 11-5 X X X
Demetria Los Olivos By
6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X X
Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X X X
Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily
Kenneth Volk Vineyards Santa Maria
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X X
Koehler Los Olivos Daily
La Fentre Santa Maria By
2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt X X
Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Presquile Wine Santa Maria Fri-Mon 10-5
5391 Presquile Dr; 805-937-8110 By Appt X X
Rancho Sisquoc Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 X X
Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria Daily
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa Sat-Sun
4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 11:30-5 X X
Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria
2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100 By Appt X X
Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt X X
TORRETTI FAMILY Santa Maria By
2330 Westgate Rd ; 805-714-0622 Appt X X
Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria Daily
Wine Country Orcutt Thu-Sat 1-8
130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6 X X
ZACA MESA Los Olivos Daily 10-4
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Summer Fri-Sat till 5 X X
L O S A L A M O S
BEDFORD Los Alamos Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X
CASA DUMETZ WINES Los Alamos Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7
388 Bell St, 805-344-1900 Sun 11-6 X X
MARTIAN RANCH & VNYDS Los Alamos Daily
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd; 805-344-1804 10-5 X X
L O S O L I V O S
Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
ALTA MARIA VINEYARDS Los Olivos Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144 11-5 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
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X
Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos Daily
2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
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Bernat Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe
2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Daily X X
Bin 2860 Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-7
2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X
Blair Fox Cellars Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-5
2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X
Brander Vineyard Los Olivos Sum 10-5
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Tasting Room
BYRON VNYD Los Olivos Tasting Room
2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5 X X
Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos Daily
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X
CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos Daily
2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
CIMARONE Los Olivos Thu-Sun
2982 Grand Ave; 805-688-8011 11-5 X X
CINQUE STELLA Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 102; 805-686-4101 X X
Consilience Los Olivos Daily
2923 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 Gehrs Winery Los Olivos Daily 10-6
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X
Dreamcote Wine Co. Los Olivos Fri-Mon
2933 San Marcos Ave. #107; 805-691-1200 11-5 X X
DRAGONETTE Los Olivos Thu-Mon
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 11-5 X X
Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos Daily
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11- 5:30 X X
E&T WINES Los Olivos Thur-Mon
2901C Grand Ave; 805 -688-6081 11:30- 5 X X
Evans Ranch Los Olivos Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 10-5 X X X
FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY Los Olivos Daily
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave. Ste. C; 805-694-2252 11-9 X X
FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
J LUDLOW Los Olivos
2890 Grand Ave, 805-688-8989 Daily 11-5 X X
Kaena Wine Los Olivos Daily
2890 Grand Avenue; 805-451-6037 11-5 X X
Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room
LARNER VNYD & WINERY Los Olivos
2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-8148 Thu-Mon 11-5 X X
Longoria Wines Los Olivos Daily
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
LOS OLIVOS Los Olivos Tasting Room
QUP WINE at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt X X
Refugio Ranch Los Olivos Thu-Fri 11-5
2990 Grand Ave; 805 688-5400 Fri-Sat til 7 X X
Saarloos & Sons Los Olivos Daily
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-6 X X
Samsara Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-331-2292 & by appt X X
Semler Malibu Family Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5
2363 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-688-8105 & by appt X X
Stolpman Vnyds Los Olivos Daily
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-5 X X
Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos Fri-Sun
2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 X X
Tercero Wines Los Olivos Thur-Mon
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5 X X
TESSA MARIE at E&T Wines Thur-Mon
2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 11:30- 5 X X
TORETTI FAMILY Los Olivos Thur-Mon
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-688-8002 12-5:30 X X
Tre Anelli Los Olivos Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Verdad & Ethan at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
ZINKE WINE Los Olivos
2366 Alamo Pintado Ave, 805-691-9718 Daily 11-5 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
ARCADIAN WINERY Lompoc Thu-Sun
1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B; 805-737-3900 11-5 X X
AVANT Buellton Thur-Sun
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 11-8 X X X
Babcock Winery Lompoc Summer 10:30-5
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Winter 10:30-4 X X
Brewer-Clifton Lompoc Fri-Sun
329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 11-4 X X
Clos Pepe at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun
1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X
Cold Heaven Cellars Buellton Fri-Mon
92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 12-5 X X
DAlfonso Curran Lompoc By
4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE Appt X X
DVine Lompoc Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11
107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Closed Sun-Mon X X
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars Lompoc Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 Sun 12-4 X X
Flying Goat Cellars Lompoc Thur-Mon
1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 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 X X
Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Huber Cellars Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-5
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X
JALAMA WINES Lompoc Fri-Sun 12-5
308 North 9th St, C; 805-735-8937 & By Appt X X
JOSEPH BLAIR Lompoc Fri-Sun 12-5
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805-735-8937 & By Appt X X
Ken Brown Wines Buellton By
157 W. Hwy 246; 805-448-3791 Appt X X
Lafond Vineyard Buellton Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
LA MONTAGNE WINERY Lompoc Fri-Sun
1509 E Chesnut Ave; 805 291-6643 11-5 X X
La Vie Vnyds Lompoc Fri-Sun
308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 11-5 X
Longoria Wines Lompoc Fri-Sun
1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637 11-4:30 X X
LORING / CARGASACCHI Buellton Thu-Mon
420 E Hwy 246; 805-691-1300 10-5 X X
Melville Vineyard Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X
MONTEMAR WINES Lompoc Thur-Sun
1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E; 805-735-5000 11-5 X X
Moretti WIne Company Lompoc Thu-Sun
1595 E Chestnut Ave; (805) 735-4400 11-5 X X
Mosby Winery Buellton Mon-Fri 10-4
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc Fri-Sun
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X X
Pali Wine Co. Lompoc Sat & Sun 11-4
1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 Mon-Thu by appt X X
Palmina Lompoc Thur-Sat 11-5
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4 X X
Point Concepcin Wines Lompoc By
1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545 Appt X X
Prodigal Wines Buellton Fri-Mon
92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476 12-4 X X
Sanford Winery Lompoc Sun-Thu 11-4
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 Fri-Sat 11-5 X X
SCOTT CELLARS Lompoc Fri-Sun
316 North F St; 805 736-6161 11-4 X X
Stolpman Vynds Lompoc Fri-Sun
1700-B Industrial Way; 805-736-5000 12-5 X X
STANDING SUN WINERY Buellton Thu-Mon 11-5
92 2nd St #D; 805-691-9413 & by appt X X
Sweeny Canyon Buellton By
805-688-2415 Appt X X
TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS Lompoc Thu-Sun
1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X
Thorne Wines Buellton, poured at Avant Thur-Sun
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911 11-8 X X X
Transcendence Lompoc Fri-Sun
313 North F Street; 805-689-5258 11-4 X X
TURIYA WINES Lompoc By
313 North F Street; 805-478-7016 Appt X X
Tyler Winery Lompoc Fri-Sun
300 N. 12th Street Unit 4A; 805 769-4639 11-5 X X
ZOTOVICH Lompoc Fri-Sun
300 N 12th St, Unit 1D; 805 736-1600 10-4 X X
S O L V A N G
Au Bon Climat at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9
1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog
1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 X X
Blackjack Ranch Solvang Th-Mo
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X
BUTTONWOOD WINERY Solvang Daily
Cali Love Winery Solvang Wed-Mon 12-7
1651 Copenhagen Dr, 805-688-1678 Later Sat-Sun X X
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CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang Mon-Fri 12-7
476 First St; 805 693-4331 Sat-Sun 11-7 X X
CASA CASSARA Solvang Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30
1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
Dascomb Cellars Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 X X
Gioia - Solvang 805 689-7219 By Appt X X
Good Life Solvang Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang By
2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850 Appt X X
LINCOURT VINEYARDS Solvang Daily
Lions Peak Vnyrd Solvang Mon-Thu 11-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 Fri-Sun 11-9 X X
Lucas & Lewellen Solvang Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-6 X X
Lucky Dogg Solvang Sun-Thu 12-7
1607 Mission Dr, Ste 102; 805-691-9774 Fri-Sat 12-7:30 X X
Mission Meadow Solvang Mon-Thur 11-5:30
1659 Copenhagen Dr, 805 693-1344 extended hrs wknds X X
Presidio Vineyard Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Rideau Vineyard Solvang Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 10:30-5 X X
Royal Oaks Solvang Daily
1582 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-693-1740 10-5 X X
Rusack Vineyard Solvang Daily
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
SEVTAP WINERY Solvang Daily 11-8
1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 Fri-Sat til 9 X X
Shoestring Winery Solvang Fr-Su
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 10-4 X X
Sort This Out Cellars Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7
1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X
Toccata (Mandolina) Wines Solvang Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
Viking Garden Cellars Solvang Open until
448 Alisal Road, Suite E; 805 688-2670 9pm X X
WANDERING DOG WINE BAR Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8ish X X
S A N T A Y N E Z
BRIDLEWOOD ESTATE Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 11-5 X X X
Carr - The Warehouse Santa Ynez Daily 11-6
3563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X
Central California Wines Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-5
3553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X
FONTES & PHILLIPS Santa Ynez Thu-Mon 11-5
3630 Sagunto St. Ste A1; 805 688-2200 or by appt. X X
Gainey Vineyard Santa Ynez Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X
Happy Canyon Vnyds Santa Ynez By
805-686-0850 Appt X X
Harrison Clarke Santa Ynez By
805-892-9711 Appt X X
Imagine Wine Santa Ynez Daily
3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 11-5 X X
Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez By
3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840 Appt X X
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt X X
Roblar Winery Santa Ynez Sat-Sun 11-5
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mon-Fri 11-4 X X
Sunstone Santa Ynez Daily
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 11-5 X X
Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon By
805 568-0900 Appt X X
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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Daily
813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 X X
Carr - The Barrel Room Santa Barbara Daily 11-6
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 X X
CONWAY FAMILY at Deep Sea Daily 11-7
217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185 X X
CORKS N CROWNS Santa Barbara Daily
32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600 11-6 X X
Cottonwood Canyon Santa Barbara Fri-Mon
224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805-963-1221 12-5 X X
DEEP SEA TASTING RM Santa Barbara Daily
217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185 11-7 X X
Giessinger Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X
Grassini Family Santa Barbara Daily
813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366 12-6pm X X
Jaffurs Wine Cellars Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5
819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5 X X
Kalyra by the Sea Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
Kunin Wines Santa Barbara Daily
28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 11-6 X X
Lafond Winery Santa Barbara Daily 10-6
111 East Yanonali Street; 805 845-2020 Fri-Sat 10-7 X X
Margerum Santa Barbara Daily
813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 X X
Municipal Wine Co Santa Barbara Daily
28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864 11-6 X X
Oreana Winery Santa Barbara
205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara Daily
202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Sanguis Wines Santa Barbara Fri-Mon
8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920 By Appt X X
Silver Wines Santa Barbara By
724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052 Appt X X
Summerland Summerland Daily
2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-7 X X
Whitcraft Winery Santa Barbara Fri-Sun 12-4
36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu By Appt X X
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Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4 X X
Camarillo Custom Crush Camarillo Sat-Sun
300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 11-5 X X
Cantara Cellars Camarillo Wed-Sun
126 N. Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Casa Barranca Ojai Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6
208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Fri, Sat 12-8 X X
Four Brix Ventura Sat/Sun 12-5
2290 Eastman Ave #109; 805-256-6006 Fri 4-8 X X
Giessinger Winery Fillmore Mon-Thur 11-5
365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
Herzog Wine Cellars Oxnard Sun-Thu 10:30-9
3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 10:30-5 X X
Labrynth Winery Ventura Wed-Sun 11:30-8
607 East Main St, Ste D; 805-585-2238 X X
Magnavino Cellars Downtown Oxnard Sat-Sun
961 N. Rice Ave; 805 938-2500 11-6 X X
Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm Ojai Daily
655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X
Old Creek Ranch Winery Ojai Valley Daily
10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
Panaro Brothers Winery Ventura Fri 3-7
4517 Market Street, #7; 805 654-1577 Sat-Sun 11-7 X X
Plan B Cellars Ventura Sat-Sun 12-5
3520 Arundell Cir, #107; 805 233-1453 Fri By Appt X X
Rancho Ventavo Cellars Oxnard Fri-Sun 11-6
741 South A Street, 805 483-8084 And By Appt X X
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