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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
★ ONGOING
★ 12-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
Lazy Local Concerts at Castoro Cellars
888-DAM-FINE, 1-4pm, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• August 12: Chumash Music & History
• September 9: Jesse Nolan
ONGOING MONDAYS
Jam Night at Divine Appointment
Share your talent with others
6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles
www.divineappointmentguitars.com
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery
Each month a new local artist will be featured
4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles
ONGOING 2007
2007 Winery Music Awards
Elimination round competition of musicians
4-9pm, info@winerymusicawards.com
• August 11: Booker Winery
• September 15: Silver Horse Winery
Final Competion
• October 7: River Oaks Hot Springs
ONGOING
Concerts in the Park
Music, wine and hors d’oeuvres
5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
• July 27: SLO Mambo
• August 3: Martin Paris Band
• August 10: Monte Mills Band
• August 17: Mighty Croon Dogs
• August 24: John Neira & Friends
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm and craft market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
★ ONGOING
★ 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• July: Artist Gregory Simmons – Watercolors
• August: Pat Cairn - Watercolors
• September: RW Goetting - Oils
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 5
California Mid-State Fair
"Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"
Steve Miller Band, rodeo, 4H & more
800-909-FAIR, Paso Robles
www.midstatefair.com
★ JULY 28
★
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
The Big Night at Cass Vineyards
Tuscan-style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles
www.cinemaevino.com
★ JULY 28
★ ★ AUGUST 25
Al Fresco Dinner at Castoro Cellars
Dinner, wine & music in a Tuscany setting
6:30pm, $65, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
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An Afternoon with Hospitality
Catering at Meridian
Enjoy Cajun cuisine with fine wines
www.meridianvineyards.com
★ AUGUST 10
★ Docent guided walks
Justin Vineyards Annual
Wine Society Gala Guest Chef Dinner
Featuring Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird
6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles
805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com
★ AUGUST 11
★ Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts
Opolo Rhone Blending Event
Become a winemaker for a day, 3pm
805-238-9593, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com
★ AUGUST 11
★ 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
9th Annual Winemakers’
Invitational Cook-Off
Benefit of vintners from many wineries prepare
cuisine to pair with their fine wine wines.
5pm, $75, 805-226-5674, Paso Robles
River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa
www.winemakerscookoff.com
AUGUST 11 - OCTOBER 20
Garretson Wine Company University
Series of tasting classes that will benefit
wine lovers of all levels
805-239-2074, Garretson Wine Company
Paso Robles, www.garretsonwines.com
★ AUGUST 12
★ ONGOING
Lazy Locals Concert at Castoro
Chumash music & history
1-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
AUGUST 17
Summer Concert Series at Bianchi
Featuring the Mighty Croon Dogs
6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person
Paso Robles, www.bianchi.com
★ AUGUST 18
★ ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
FOW at Eberle Winery
Once a year party for Eberle Winery’s
Far Out Wine members, Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
★ AUGUST 18
★ 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com
Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars
Peppino d’Agostino, 7pm, $20
888-DAM-FINE, www.catorocellars.com
★ AUGUST 18
★ artist receptions with wine & cheese
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
House Boat at Rio Seco
Enjoy great wines & a classic movie under the stars
Tuscan-style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles
www.cinemaevino.com, www.riosecowine.com
★ AUGUST 25
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Far Out Wineries
Adelaida Schoolhouse Fundraiser
BBQ with 16 Far Out Wineries pouring fine wines
7-10pm, $75, 805-237-0138, Carmody McKnight
Paso Robles, www.faroutwineries.com
★ AUGUST 25
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Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars
Nathan McEuen Benefit Outdoor Concert
7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE, www.catorocellars.com
Proceeds benefit Escuela del Rio
★
Summertime Artisan Cheese Seminar
Eberle Winery transformed into a Tuscan cellar!!
805-238-9607, RSVP, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
AUGUST 25
4th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival
Olive Tasting, music, art and fun
10am-5pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoolivefestival.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm
805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring
picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music
1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Learn How to Make Ice Cream
Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream
where you help create new flavors
7pm, Arroyo Grande
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
SEPTEMBER 28-29
70th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, fine wine and food booths
11am, 805-489-1488, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyogrande.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• July 27-29: Peter Pan
• Aug 9-12: Jesus Christ Superstar
Hearst Castle Garden Tour
Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle
focusing on the gardens including Neptune’s
pool & wine cellar, San Simeon
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Art Center Show
Constantly rotating exhibits in all media
11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
★ AUGUST 18
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, San Luis Obispo
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste.com
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
★
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Featured weekly winery, San Luis Obispo
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste.com
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes throughout the summer including;
Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to
Valencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonders,
exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hikes
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
ONGOING
Morro Bay Art Association
Classes, demostrations and workshops
12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING
Art Center Collection
Rotating exhibits of works by popular artists
10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship
11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy parody of Bewitched with dinner & wine
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 11
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Classics performed in outdoor theater
805-546-4224, San Luis Obispo
www.ccshakes.org
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31
Pick Your Own Berries
Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park
5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo
AUGUST 17
SloFolks Concerts-Peppino d’Augustino
7pm, $20, 805-772-2880, Morro Bay
Coalesce Bookstore, www.flofolks.org
“King of the Moutain” Bike Race
Food booths music and more
805-543-3000, www.sanluisobispo

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals
y 5:30pm, Solvang, www.syvva.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12
Friday Night Wine Downs at
Cottowood Canyon Winery, Santa Maria
Great music, fine wine, food and fun
805-937-8463, www.cottonwoodcanyon.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 12
Traditional & Transition: The California
Missions at Betteravia Gallery
10am-6pm, 805-568-3994, Santa Maria
AUGUST 1-5
Old Spanish Days 2007
Great music, delicious food & fine wine
Various times, 805-962-8101, Santa Barbara
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org
AUGUST 20-11
The Real Thing
Tom Stoppard’s play examines love & marriage
805-922-8313, Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, www.hancockcollege.edu
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays
Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers
6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!)
August 8: Seductive Sauvignon Blancs
August 15: Whites Around the World
August 22: Chardonnay Classics
August 29: Local Italian Stallions
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, Los Olivos
8:30-10:30pm, 805-688-7788, www.syvva.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
AUGUST 4-5
Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors"
Presentation at Fess Parker’s Winery
5pm, 805-231-5088, Los Olivos
www.shakes-sb.com
AUGUST 18
"Quick Draw" Art Festival
10am, 805-693-1233, Los Olivos
www.losolivosca.com
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 28
Life Boat
Severson Theater, Santa Maria
805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org
AUGUST 25
Chumash Village Day
Live like the Chumash Indians did!
805-733-3713, Lompoc
www.lapurisimamission.org
SOLVANG
ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays
Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with
live jazz band "The Buzz"
6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members
888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com
ONGOING
PCPA Theater
8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org
• July 20-Aug 12: Kiss Me Kate
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers’ Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods
2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang
www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12
A Body of Work
Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio
4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
• August 2: Huey Lewis
• August 9: Temptations & Tops
• August 24: UB40
• August 30: Heart
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3
Exhibit "Los Olivos - 120 Years Young"
Featuring model train scale diorama
805-688-7889, $10, Santa Ynez
www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31
Buttonwood Celebrates Peaches
A month long celebration including pies,
ice-cream, preserves and much more
11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley
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ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23
PCPA Theaterfest
Live theater under the stars
805-922-8313, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER
Music on the Green
Fun and music for the entire family
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises
Observe wildlife easily on 48 foot boat
805-686-5050, www.sbparks.org
JULY 27
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard’s
Friday Night Tastings
Special tastings of 4 selected wines
6-8pm, $10, 888-777-6663, Solvang
AUGUST 1, 8
Vineyard House Presents
"Jazz on the Deck"
Great live entertainment
6:30pm, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardshouse.com
AUGUST 3
Free Family Movie in Solvang Park
Films for the entire family
7:30pm, 805-688-PLAY, Solvang Park
AUGUST 4
Roblar Winery presents a Cooking School
Guest chef classes offered with wine tastings
$125, 805-686-2603, Santa Ynez
www.roblarwinery.com
AUGUST 4
Buttonwood Farm Winery Dinner
All fresh farm Buttonwood farm
6pm, $75, 805-688-3032, Solvang
www.buttonwoodwinery.com
AUGUST 4
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards presents
"Get Your Boots Dirty"
3rd annual tour of the vineyards
1pm, $75, 888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com
AUGUST 11
Free Country Western Concert
Presented by Maverick Saloon & KRAZ-105.9
3-6pm, 805-686-4785, Santa Ynez
www.mavericksaloon.org
AUGUST 11
Honeywood Old Mission Wine Co.
Meet the winemaker & taste select vintages
11am-5pm, 805-686-9323, Solvang
AUGUST 25
Wheels ‘n’ Windmills Car Show
Over 200 cars, trucks & motorcycles
805-688-6112, 8am-4pm, Solvang
www.solvangusa.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featering all types of arts, craft & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request
805-996-4946, Santa Barbara
www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com
July 28: Vocals Master Class
August 1: La Bohéme
August 7: Tuesdays at 8
August 9: Bobby Caldwell
August 10: Chamberfest
August 11: Academy Festival Orchestra
August 18: Alejandro Escovedo
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
• Exploring the Spring Sky
• Cosmic Safari
• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9
"Grossology"
Impolite Science of the Human Body
Exhibit based on a popular children’s book
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara
www.sbnature.org
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Butterflies Alive
Watch butterflies up close as they flutter about
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara
www.sbnature.org
ONGOING THURSDAYS IN AUGUST
Nite Moves
Annual summer sunset run/swim race series
805-564-8879, Leadbetter Beach
www.runsantabarbara.com
ONGOING THROUGH JULY 29
Santa Barbara Greek Festival
Celebrate all things Greek!
11am-7pm, 805-683-4492, Santa Barbara
www.saintbarbara.net
AUGUST 1-5
Old Spanish Days - Fiesta
Celebrate with food, music, dance & more!
805-962-8101, Santa Barbara
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org
AUGUST 4
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Many artists show thier work
11am, 805-897-1982, Cabrillo Boulevard
www.santabarbaraca.gov
AUGUST 8
Eco Walks in the Garden: Birds
Stay up with Night Owls
6:30pm, $10, 805-682-4726, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara botanic Garden, www.sbbg.org
AUGUST 9
Pacific Sound Music in the Park
Enjoy great A Cappella music, bring a picnic
6pm, 805-897-1982, Chase Palm Park
Santa Barbara, www.santabarbaraca.gov
AUGUST 18-19
International Dance, Music & Art Festival
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FALCON NEST
VINEYARD & WINERY
By Dave Wilcox
C
ombine 14 years as a chef at a beloved
Southern California restaurant, a work
ethic that takes nothing for granted,
some hearty Italian roots and more than 50
acres of vineyards on the east side of Paso
Robles and you have the ingredients of
Falcon Nest Vineyard and Winery.
Francesco Grande owns Falcon Nest with
his wife, Carol, and is the winemaker.
Leaving behind a successful restaurant and
starting a winery made perfect sense, said
Francesco.
“Wine has always been part of my job,” he
said, referring to the extensive wine lists he
compiled. Indeed, he sees a winemaker’s task
as a natural extension of a chef’s.
“To me,” he said, “making wine is like
cooking. I don’t fuss around too much.”
Grande said he’s guided in his wine-
making by the same philosophy which
proved successful as a chef – know what
consumers want and provide quality at a
reasonable cost.
With that in mind, Falcon Nest wines are
made in a bold, fruit-forward style without
an oversupply of tannins. They are smoothed
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out with aging in French oak that typically
lasts at least two years and can extend
another 24 months after that.
The 53 acres of vineyards are planted to
varietals that have put Paso Robles at the
forefront of California wine producers –
Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot.
Grande is a native of southern Italy and
that’s reflected the moment you walk into the
winery’s tasting room. Shelves are lined with
a variety of imported pastas and homemade
sauces. Fresh eggs are also for sale, compli-
ments of the various members of the poultry
family visitors often hear upon arriving at the
winery.
There are a handful of tables where guests
can enjoy a plate of antipasto and a bottle of
wine or a more robust lunch. A recent
menu featured selections such as chicken
parmigiana, chicken marsala and pork
cilantro.
Not surprisingly, a larger seating area
attached to the existing tasting room is
already under construction. The Grandes’
vision for Falcon Nest also includes a bed
and breakfast inn.
Tasting room visitors are seeking a memo-
Carol and
Francesco Grande
rable experience as much as a memorable
wine, said Carol Grande.
“Most people know more about wine than
they used to,” her husband added, “about
what they like. We’re trying to give them an
experience, not just sell them wine. They
want to meet the people who made the wine,
find out the story behind the wine.”
The Grandes are more than willing to
share those stories. An affable pair, they
quickly make visitors feel at home. It’s easy to
see Francesco in his former career mingling
with guests at his restaurant, talking about
the dishes he’s prepared.
Seeds of the transition from restauran-
teurs in fast-paced Southern California to
winery owners on a rural country road were
planted nearly two decades ago.
On a wine-tasting vacation to Paso Robles
17 years ago, the Grandes – like many others
before them – fell in love with the area.
Having been advised by their accountant to
find a tax write-off, the couple acquired the
150-acre spread along with four partners in
1993. The other investors, however, slowly
peeled off, leaving the Grandes as the sole
owners of the vineyards and winery.
They planted the vineyards in 1994 and
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waited for them to begin producing fruit, splitting their time between
Paso Robles and their Simi Valley restaurant. The Grandes did much
of the work themselves.
“If you want to do it right, it’s hard work,” said Francesco. “We
were planting vines, pulling weeds.”
The vineyards are planted in an east-to-west direction, maximizing
sun exposure to achieve desired ripeness. The vines produce small
yields, leading to intensely flavored fruit.
Falcon Nest was bonded in 2004 and, finally, they decided to sell
the restaurant and move permanently to Paso.
“It was getting too hectic,” said Francesco. “We needed to make a
choice.”
They never looked back. Falcon Nest is now producing about
5,000 cases annually, and the Grandes say they are in a position to
steadily increase that amount over the next several years. They’ve
recently retained some seller representatives to help market Falcon
Nest wines to other regions of the state and nationwide.
Grande, an effervescent gentleman, only sounds a weary note
when he speaks of keeping up with the myriad – and ever-changing
– state laws governing shipments of wines to consumers.
“That’s the hardest part,” he laments. “Making the wine is the
easiest part of my life.”
The Falcon Nest Vineyard and Winery tasting room is open from
10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To locate the winery, take Highway 46 East from
Highway 101 to Union Road and turn right. Make an immediate left
and continue until you see the winery sign at 5185 Union Road. You
can also contact the winery at (805) 226-0227 or email the Grandes
at falconnestwinery@aol.com.

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Highway 46 West in Paso Robles
– The Real Mother Road
By Mark Storer
T
he competition within the wine world is,
to put it mildly, fierce. In this world, the
microcosm of the small winery is
instructive. How can small producers making
between 500 and 5,000 cases of wine a year
compete with wineries who produce well over
100,000 cases a year? The answer, of course, is
the wine itself. After all, if the wine is good-
people will drink it. But there’s more to that
equation. Marketing becomes of primary
importance and so it is no wonder when
groups of smaller wineries band together to
show off their product.
The Highway 46 West Winery Group of
Paso Robles is an answer to the age-old ques-
tion of winemaking Davids and Goliaths and is
a unique response to getting smaller wineries
more well known. Executive Director Kristin
Odenwald likens the group to a family. “We
were formed to bring people to the West Side
and help each other out,” she says. That
simplicity is the key to success.
Highway 46 West leads across undulating
hills where rolling vineyards with names that
have made their mark, stand among majestic
oaks and soaring views. Brian Benson Cellars,
Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce
Robles, Eagle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey Wolf,
Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight
Cellars, Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard
and Rotta Winery make up the group and their
location in the Templeton Gap makes their
wines special. “We get the sea breeze in the
afternoon and the fog that comes up from
Cambria and so while the days are warm –
even hot, the evenings cool down and provide
a great growing climate,” says Odenwald. But
the group is more than that. These are not just
cooperative businesses that have bonded
together, but longtime neighbors and friends
who spend time with each other, talk and play
– and even work together.
The unique wineries themselves are testa-
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ments to the sense of place, of home that wine
lovers get when they visit. Grey Wolf, for
example, and even Peachy Canyon, are essen-
tially old homes that now boast wineries as
residents. And it’s that home-style feeling that
has bred a passion for these winemakers and
their wines. Indeed, these wineries have all
won awards in various categories for every-
thing from Syrah to Zinfandel to Cabernet
Sauvignon.
So it is that with smaller production come
many benefits. The concentration for these
winemakers remains their connection with the
land on which they grow grapes and make
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wine. Their bond with their employees and
each other is as important as the quality of the
wine they make. In the end, they are able to
concentrate on what they love doing while
helping each other along the way.
Aaron Palmer, tasting room manager at
Castoro Cellars puts it another way, “it’s really
neat to be part of a group all focused on the
same thing, making great wines. We all know
each other’s wines pretty well and so when
someone is looking for a specific flavor profile
we know right where to send them. It’s very
much like a family.” The group is a spin-off of
the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and
some of the wineries are still members of that
group as well.
“We began with the West Fest 2003,” says
Odenwald. “The idea was just to do a Passport
wine-tasting where people were free to go from
winery to winery and stamp their passport.”
Customers who go to seven wineries get a
handsome West Side poster. Customers who
go to all 13 wineries get that same poster
signed by all of the winemakers and thus
began a tradition. In 2004, the group made
their connection formal and began the Group.
The Fog Catcher and Best Western Fireside
Inn’s in Cambria as well as the Grapeline of
Paso Robles and Canyon Villa Bed and Break-
fast also in Paso Robles all sponsor West Fest
now and customers get a chance to win a stay
at any of these properties.
The West Fest will be held this year on
September 8th and features the Tom Nolan
Band, a Southern California Blues outfit that
has played on the West Side before. The event
kicks off at Peachy Canyon Winery at 2 pm
with catering by Dining with Andre of Paso
Robles. To keep things safe, the Grapeline, a
local tour company and a co-sponsor of the
event, will provide shuttles between wineries.
The festival will also include a silent auction
featuring local wines and tasting room items
and gifts. Tickets are $40 per person or $75
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Central Coast Winemakers to Stand Off at Upcoming Cook-off
Visitors Invited to Paso Robles to Help Choose the Evening’s "Best"
You be the judge. On Saturday, August 11, people will travel to
Paso Robles from all over to cast their votes as more than 30 of the
Central Coast’s finest winemakers compete – but not for the “Best
Wine Award.” No, this time attendees will vote for the “Winemaker-
Chef” for the evening, as vintners combine their favorite culinary
creation with their wines while wooing the attendees for their votes.
The event will be held at the newly remodeled River Oaks Hot
Springs & Spa.
Pasolivo Olive Oil is the major sponsor for the Ninth Annual
Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-off, where winemakers, including
Opolo Vineyards, Eberle, Justin, Robert Hall, Tobin James and
J. Lohr to name a few, will prepare unique culinary cuisine to pair
with their favorite wines. “The winemakers love to participate
because it breaks from the traditional wine-tasting event,” comments
Josh Yaguda, whose family owns Pasolivo Olive Oil. “They get to
showcase their finest wines and compete by cooking a dish that will
bring out the greatest of qualities in their wines.” The winemaker-
chef with the most attendee votes at the end of the evening wins the
People’s Choice Award.
When asked about some of the delectable food that one might
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expect at the cook-off, Yaguda laughs, “That’s top secret. The wine-
maker-chefs prefer not to share what they are preparing in advance
because they want to keep their competitive edge.” In addition to the
People’s Choice Award, local renowned chefs will also be “tasting
and voting” to determine which winemaker-chef will win this year’s
coveted Judges’ Award.
This sell-out event is expected to draw close to 1,000 attendees.
“The word is out about the popularity of this event, so this year, we
had to create an event website so people could conveniently
purchase tickets online,” says Sally Davis, event chair for the Paso
Robles Rotary Club, the host of the event.
All proceeds will benefit the Paso Rotary’s Harlow Ford Scholar-
ship Foundation. Over the past 8 years, the Winemakers’ Invita-
tional Cook-off has raised more than $200,000. This year, the Foun-
dation awarded $30,000 to 15 local, graduating high school seniors.
The Ninth Annual Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-off will take
place at the River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa in Paso Robles from 5
to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 11. Tickets are $75 per person. To
purchase tickets or for more information, call (805) 226-5674 or
visit www.winemakerscookoff.com.
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STOLPMAN VINEYARDS
Where Wine is Made in the Vineyard
by Tom Stolpman
W
ine lovers often give lip service to the
concept that wine, particularly great
wine, is made in the vineyard. At
Stolpman, we believe that our Estate
Vineyard gives us the opportunity to put
outstanding wines in the bottle for our
customers.
Marilyn and I purchased the “ranch” in
Ballard Canyon after several years of
searching California for the ideal site. In
Ballard Canyon, we found an outcropping of
limestone soils with heavy clay top soil.
(Limestone is found in areas like Chablis, the
right bank of the Gironde in Bordeaux,
Champagne, the Rhône and Italy.)
After years of working with the vines, it
became clear that the potential of the vine-
yard could not be reached with the vines
planted in the early to mid 1990s, before high
density vineyards were fully appreciated in
California. Beginning in 2004, our team
made a decision to begin redeveloping
blocks, replacing outmoded vineyards with
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state-of-the-art, 21st century plantings.
In 2004, we began with the insight that
higher density vineyards, while expensive to
plant and expensive to farm, because of the
need for new equipment to navigate the
narrow rows, would allow us to grow fruit
with more concentration and structure. The
first step was to lay out approximately eight
acres on Limestone Hill (the Ridge which
fronts Ballard Canyon Road). At about 2500
vines per acre, this is more that three times
the density of the blocks planted in this area
in 1992. The Sangiovese and Merlot from
these small blocks is spectacular – plan to
taste the wines in 2008. At the same time we
replanted three, our first block with Syrah
panted on its own roots. All of our other vines
are planted on phylloxera-resistant rootstock;
given our experience with Syrah, we felt that
a trial with our own rooted vines would give
us a chance to see if Syrah really does better
when not grafted. We are keeping are fingers
crossed – no phylloxera, please!
Two blocks were redeveloped in 2005.
Ten acres on Rhône Ridge (long-time fans of
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Alberto Antonini
& Tom Stolpman
our wines will remember our Rhône Ridge
Cuvée, made with Syrah, Grenache and
Mourvèdre grown on the ridge) had been
lying fallow after the Grenache and
Mourvèdre were removed. Our nurseries
gave us virus-infected vines which made it
almost impossible to ripen the fruit. After
collaborations between Sashi Moorman, our
winemaker; Alberto Antonini, our consultant
from Tuscany; and Jeff Newton and Ruben
Solorzano of Coastal Vineyard Care Associ-
ates (our vineyard manager); Syrah, was
planted at a density of three thousand vines
per acre. These blocks, which total about 8
acres, are on some of the highest elevations
on the Estate and promise to deliver Angeli
quality fruit beginning with the 2007 harvest.
At the same time we grafted more than 20
acres of Merlot to Syrah, Grenache and a new
varietal for Stolpman, Petite Sirah – but with
a twist. Rather than grafting with one graft
per vine, we used two grafts, training one
shoot to the fruit wire to begin a new trellis,
and training the other to grow underground;
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Silver Stone 2004 Tempranillo Takes ‘Best of Show’
Silver Stone Wines of Paso Robles won the
coveted Best of Show award at the 2007 Los
Angeles International Wine and Spirits
Competition for their 2004 Tempranillo. The
results were announced at the Wine & Cars
Under the Stars gala at the Fairplex in Los
Angeles on June 16. Owners Dan and Debbie
Kleck were on hand to accept their prize; an
engraved Waterford crystal vase. “We are
honored and excited to have our wine
deemed best from a large pool of wines,” said
owner/winemaker Dan Kleck, “especially
because many of these wines are made by
winemakers I know and highly respect.”
The Silver Stone 2004 Tempranillo has
also won a Double-Gold Medal and Best of
Class award at the San Francisco Chronicle
International Wine Competition, and Gold
Medals at both the Dallas Morning News
and Critics Choice International Wine
Competitions.
The wine is nearly sold out, and available
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to Wine Club members only. For further Robles at 827 13th Street; open Friday and
information, go to www.silverstonewines.com Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, noon
or visit the tasting gallery in downtown Paso to 4 p.m.
Paso Robles Free Pancake Breakfast
California Mid-State Fair and the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association will
once again host the annual its Free Pancake Breakfast as part of Community Pride Day
at the California Mid-State Fair!
Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee on Thursday, August 2 from
7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Downtown City Park in Paso Robles.
Tickets are required and are available for free from participating downtown merchants
who display the “Free Pancake Breakfast Tickets Here” sign in their windows. Ticket
giveaways are Monday, July 16 through Wednesday, August 2.
Enjoy breakfast, kiddie train rides and more.
Sponsors include El Paso de Robles Grange, San Luis Obispo Grange, Estrella Grange,
Grover Beach Grange, Paso Robles Kiwanis Club, Paso Robles Trail Riders, San Luis
Obispo Cattlewomen, Suburban Propane, California Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilita-
tion at Paso Robles, Ranchita Canyon 4-H, Paso Robles Waste Disposal, California Mid-
State Fair and the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association.
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Winemaker Profile:
TERRY CULTON
Adelaida’s Maverick Winemaker
by Mark Storer
T
he people that make wine and run
wineries tend toward the eclectic in
their interests, past careers and experi-
ences. Of no one is this more true than Terry
Culton of Adelaida Cellars. This social
worker, turned winemaker via his friends and
family brings a wealth of experience with him
– and not just a little serendipitous fortune.
His path to winemaking is now carved in
legend. On a social work-related visit to a
small town in Northern California called
Philo, Culton happened upon an old friend,
Bob Nye, at the famed sparkling wine maker,
Scharffenberger Cellars. The visit changed his
life and the course of his career.
Culton’s wife Kathleen was accepted at Cal
Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1991 to get her B.S
is bio-chemistry and so the pair moved to
Paso Robles to be close to the campus. That
same year, Culton worked the crush at
Creston Manor and was subsequently hired
by famed Central Coast winemaker and
mentor, Ken Volk of Wild Horse. According
to Culton, Volk was a generous and giving
teacher and he was quickly promoted to
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cellar master for Wild Horse. With solid
winemaking and cellar master experience
under his belt, the Cultons moved back to the
North Coast where Terry became cellar
master yet again with Edmeades Cellars and
from there, he went on to work at Willamette
Valley Vineyards which produced some
90,000 cases of wine annually. That experi-
ence was invaluable and it helped propel him
back across the California border when he
was offered the assistant winemaker position
at Calera Wine Company in San Benito
County. The experiences with Wild Horse,
Willamette and Calera made Culton some-
thing of an expert in limestone soil Pinot
Noir, which remains a passion for him.
It wasn’t until 2003 that Culton accepted
the position with Adelaida as head wine-
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maker. With a complex four-tier winemaking
program, Culton began to carve out one of
the more famous niches in Paso Robles wine
making. Adelaida boasts a reserve label
(prices range between $35 and $75 a bottle),
a white label ($20 to $30 a bottle), the SLO
label ($15 to $20 a bottle) and the School-
house label ($13 to $15 a bottle). Each label
represents a different set of vineyards and
fruit levels used in the wines. This consumer-
based structure is one of the reasons why
Adelaida has garnered so much press atten-
tion. The wines are clearly labeled and there
are no hidden agendas in any of the wines –
just good, honest winemaking from some of
the best fruit that Culton can find.
From the renowned reserve label Cabernet
Sauvignon to the more moderately priced, yet
delectable Schoolhouse Rousanne, Culton
has fashioned Adelaida as a maverick in the
Central Coast wine community. It’s no
wonder, of course, seeing as Culton is some-
thing of a maverick himself.
Adelaida Cellars is located at 5805
Adelaida Road in Paso Robles. The tasting
room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for
more information, call 1-800-676-1232.

Gourmet Goodies For The Wine Lover On The Go!
The “buzz” in the wine industry these days is all about pair-
ings … the art of marrying the flavors of fine food with
fantastic wine. Most upscale restaurants have a knowledgeable
waiter that can assist you in selecting just the right bottle to
enjoy with your entrée, but what’s the discriminating wine
lover to do while on the road? In the past, one’s options were
either the stale crackers on the tasting room bar or the slim
pickings of a service station mini-mart. All that’s changed with
the introduction of a nifty new product called “Wine
Pairables.”
The creators of Wine Pairables – Loretta and Jens Wagner –
have based their business in Arroyo Grande where the rapidly
growing Central Coast wine scene is attracting new devotees
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daily. They’ve enlisted the assistance of several of California’s
finest chefs to create a unique and delightfully portable assort-
ment of gourmet taste treats that are ideally suited for a day in
the Wine Country. Think snack packs for adults. These handy
assortments are designed to be paired with specific wine vari-
etals and feature such delectable choices as artisan cheeses, fig
spreads, nuts and chocolates, just to name a few.
The White Delight is suited for lighter, more fruit forward
white wines, while the Bold Blanc is perfect with a more full-
bodied white. Vermillion Crush works well with jammy reds
and Crimson Harvest pairs perfectly with hearty Cabs or
Clarets. Pick up all four to ensure that your next tasting adven-
ture is a perfect pairing!
Wine Pairables are available at wineries and gourmet grocery
outlets. To find one near you, visit www.winepairables.com.
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Enjoy Wine, Food and Movie Classics Under the Stars
Movie lovers, rejoice! New company
partners with local wineries to offer food,
films and fun under the stars
There are few things in life better than
good food, good company, good wine and a
good film – unless, that is, all those simple
luxuries are combined in a picturesque picnic
under the stars.
Enter Cinema E Vino Paradiso is the
unique new business venture that’s taking
California’s central wine region by storm.
Founded by Gina DeGirolamo and Melita
Toscano, Cinema E Vino turns scenic vine-
yards into open-air theaters, allowing movie
lovers to sample wines, eat Italian cuisine and
enjoy classic films all at the same time.
“This is the true meaning of ‘la dolce vita,’”
explains DeGirolamo, who said she and
Toscano brainstormed their idea with area
vintners, winery owners, wine room
managers and others before launching the
business in January. “It’s like spending an
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evening in Tuscany, only better, because this
is a luxury everyone can afford.”
The evening begins with a private wine
tasting at select Paso Robles vineyards like
Cass, Villicana, Rio Seco, Maloy O’Neill and
Gainey in Santa Ynez. Guests then take
specially prepared dinner baskets, blankets
and lawn chairs to the 10' x 14' movie screen,
where they can lounge and enjoy classic films
ranging from “Some Like It Hot” and “Break-
fast at Tiffany’s” to “Grease” the sing-a-long.
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The viewing experience is first-rate, thanks
to a state-of-the-art sound system and high-
definition digital projector.
Business is already booming, says Toscano.
“Who doesn’t love the idea of relaxing
outdoors on a soft California night, sipping
wine, dining out and watching a favorite film?
It’s such a natural fit for this region – and so
much fun that people are saying, ‘Why hasn’t
someone thought of this before?’”
Cinema E Vino Paradiso plans to branch
out to other California wine regions within
the year. “It’s catching on like wildfire,” says
DeGirolamo. “We’re thrilled – and we know
our customers will be, too.”
Tickets cost $75 per person. Advance
ticket purchase is required due to limited
seating per event. Cinema E Vino is also avail-
able for corporate and private functions, as
well as fundraisers. For more information,
call (805) 238-0095 or visit the website at
www.CinemaEVino.com.
(805) 434-5477
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Outstanding Performances Continue at

Summer-Long Competition of Original Music
Outstanding perfor-
Kimberly Jean, Los Angeles
mances continue at the
2007 Winery Music
Awards competition,
the Paso Robles-based
showcase of original
music artists from
across the US who are
unsigned with major
record labels. Each of
five semi-final concerts
feature five original
music artists competing for a spot at the final competition on October
7 and a chance to win prizes, cash and a breakthrough recording
contract.
The summer-long series of concerts brings together a variety of
musical genres performed by artists across the country – from Los
Angeles, CA to Portland, OR to New York City.
“This music competition showcases the extraordinary “undiscov-
ered” talent in original music,” says Kathy Kelly, producer of the
Winery Music Awards. “Anyone who appreciates quality original
music should come to any one of the elimination round concerts to
hear it for themselves. And the winery atmosphere makes it even more
enjoyable.”
A total of twenty unsigned, original music artists compete at the
Winery Music Awards Semi-Final Elimination Round concerts, held
one Saturday each month from June to September, with the Final
competition on Sunday, October 7. The Final Competition will feature
the winners of each Elimination Round in addition to two “wild card”
winners who earn the next two highest scores among all artists.
Founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., the
competition was created out of the growing popularity of quality
musical performances at many wineries throughout California. Music
and entertainment industry professionals judge artist performances in
the categories of Originality, Musicianship and Marketability to the
prime wine-consuming market – men and women aged 21 to 54.
Attendees enjoy fine wine, food and quality original music in a variety
of genres surrounded by rows of vineyards and stacks of wine barrels.
The breakdown of scores earned by each artist is posted on the
website for the Winery Music Awards, www.winerymusicawards.com.
Each show is hosted by Andrew Firestone, general manager of Fire-
stone Winery, and once featured on TV’s “The Bachelor,” and co-host
Janie Terrazas, a Los Angeles-based TV personality and model.
Tickets for each of the remaining rounds of the Winery Music
Awards concerts are available through www.BrownPaperTickets.com,

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Paso Robles WestFest 2007

WestFest 2007 is the fourth annual Wine and Blues Festival, with
major sponsorship from Hampton Inns and Suites, Grapeline Express,
Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast, and Farm Credit West, Fog Catcher Inn
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46 Wineries in Paso Robles, California. The event this year will be held
Saturday, September 8th at Peachy Canyon Winery located off of
Highway 46 West on Bethel Road. Your ticket entitles you to wine club
discounts at all participating wineries for the entire weekend, and
WEST admission to the festival to hear Rockin’ Blues. The centerpiece of the
weekend is the festival where each winery will pour their award-
winning wines. Your ticket also becomes your raffle number for great
gifts including two six-liter wine bottles etched and hand-painted with
the WestFest logo. Over three hundred guests coming from as far away
as Washington State attended the first annual event. The event has
limited seating and tickets are sold in advance by the participating
wineries. Time, price, food and entertainment to be announced.
About Highway 46 West Wineries Group
In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the
Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote
the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aware
of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso
Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have
dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine
wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often
marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an
area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … where
being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines.
Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and
wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers.
Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at
every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy
our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environment
and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.
The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cellars,
Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Fratelli
Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cellars,
Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are all
included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to the
Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just like
a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winery.
Once you get seven stamps you will receive a beautifully designed
poster of all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is
full with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by all
of the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes from
a weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided
tasting tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events
such as Tax Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big
event of the year. All thirteen wineries come together to pour great
wines while guests listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food
from local caterers. For more information, check out the 46 West
Wineries website at www.paso46westwineries.com.

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Visit some of the newest and most exciting

wineries on California’s Central Coast!

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

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Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,
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1 Daily 11am-5pm Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.
805-238-4815
Thursday-Monday 11-5pm
www.bevineyard.com
2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles
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Enjoy the Fabulous Wines, Views of B & E Vineyards

Just a few years ago women wine- hundred dollars or more. That’s why I had to start making my own!
makers were a novelty. Only a handful My goal was to produce a really great wine that was also affordable.”
of persistent and talented females were With the assistance of other local winemakers, Patricia honed her
able to push their way to the top in a craft and became a truly exceptional winemaker, overseeing the
very competitive field. More and more production of nearly 4000 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
though, women are not only at the helm Syrah and a red blend called Red Rhythm. Her insistence on a twenty
of some very prestigious wine opera- month aging in French oak barrels produces a rich, velvety wine that
tions, they are also garnering their share has helped her meet her goal of a creating fine wines that will fit into
of accolades and awards. Patricia Bello almost anyone’s budget. This year her 2004 Cabernet took the gold at
of B&E Vineyards is a perfect example the Paso Robles County Fair and
of the creative spirit that epitomized the her Syrah and Red Rhythm both
women of the vine. Patricia Bello
won gold medals at the San
Patricia did not come to her calling Francisco Chronicle’s Wine
in the usual fashion. She and her husband, Jerry began by planting Competition.
grapes and selling them to local vintners. Patricia, a cutting horse B&E Vineyards is located on
trainer and breeder left the farming duties to Jerry. The vineyards Creston Road in Paso Robles. A
provided her with a marvelous view from her hilltop home and she drive out to their tasting room
came to love their brilliant displays in the fall and spring, but wine- will not only provide one with the opportunity to enjoy fabulous
making was not something she even considered. Along the way wines, but a chance to take in the awe-inspiring view of rolling vine-
though, she developed an expensive habit. “I love a good bottle of yards that Patricia so loves. On the top of the highest hill on the prop-
wine but unfortunately I seem to particularly like the ones that cost a erty, the Bello’s have built a charming western style saloon in which
visitors can relax, sip three different reds (a Rosé is in the works) and
be entertained by the warmth and wit of the winemaker herself.
CASS VINEYARDS B&E Vineyards is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to
Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your 5 p.m. and on weekdays by appointment.
favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet
cheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an
array of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. We
also offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty Lehigh CHATEAU MARGENE
Friday thru Sunday.
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of
Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene
7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and
winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the
Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the
deck or under the oaks.
Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
By advanced appointment on Fridays
HANSEN VINEYARDS 4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA
805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

As a small boutique winery, we offer

ultra-premium hand-made wines FALCON NEST
produced in small lots from our VINEYARD & WINERY
family-owned winery and vineyard.
Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
and experience some serious wine,
colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
talk with the owner/winemaker and Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere. salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Daily 11:30 am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
805-233-8412 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
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Classical Theater Under the Stars Continues Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, The Taming
The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
of the Shrew – an hilarious and touching
invites you to partake in a summer of classical
battle of the sexes where true love emerges
theatre under the stars, July 13th through
victorious.
August 18th. This year features one of Shake-
Both shows are performed outdoors in
speare’s original villains, Richard the Third, a
beautiful Avila Valley at Bellevue Santa Fe
man whose ambition and bloodthirsty ways
Charter School which is located at 1401 San
are matched only by the relish and delight he
Luis Bay Drive. Directions are posted on the
takes in murdering his way to the throne. In
website at ccshakes.org. Guests are encour-
repertory with this dry-witted villain is
aged to bring low back lawn chairs, blankets
and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show. or more. Tickets for all shows are available at
All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. the door. Partial proceeds from ticket sales go
and Sunday Matinee’s begin at 5 p.m. The to benefit Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School.
box office will open one half hour before each Cash or personal checks are accepted. Hours
performance. Remember – it can get chilly are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and until
after the sun goes down so be sure to bring 5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $14,
warm clothing Tickets are $20 for general seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8. Under
admission, $17 for seniors and students with age 6 are free. For more information visit the
1 valid ID. Group rates available for parties of 8 website at www.slofaire.com.

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Costa De Oro Wines Bring Home the Gold

Costa de Oro Winery has recently participated in two first-rate GOLD
wine competitions and all wines placed. The results for the Santa • 2005 Estate Pinot Noir
Barbara County Fair Wine Competition are as follows: SILVER
• 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo”
Wine 101 • 2005 Estate Chardonnay
Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. • 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Costa de Oro Tasting Room BRONZE
1331 South Nicholson, Santa Maria, CA 93454 - (805) 922-1468 • 2005 Reserve Chardonnay “Reserva Dorada”
Come learn wine first-hand from the winemaker.
Gary Burk will focus on these following subjects: The results for the Orange County Fair Wine Competition are as
• How to Taste & Appreciate Wine follows:
• Identifying Varietals GOLD
• Wine & Food Pairings • 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo”
• Wine Vocabulary • 2005 Estate Pinot Noir
• Open Question session • 2005 Reserve Chardonnay “Reserva Dorada”
Space is limited to 25 people, $35 for club members, $45 non-club • 2005 Estate Chardonnay
Wine enthusiasts can visit the charming Costa de Oro Tasting
Room at 1331 S. Nicholson in Santa Maria from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To San Luis Obispo daily and taste this award-winning line-up of fine wines.
(32 miles, see page 24)
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Santa Barbara Celebrates Spanish History, Influences

Old Spanish Days celebrates history Gardens, delicious treats and refreshments – Thursday evening
through dance, music, food and festivities • El Desfile de los Niños – “Children's Parade” – Saturday morning
just as it happened long ago in Santa on upper State Street
Barbara with of five days of nonstop activ- • Mercado at De la Guerra – “De la Guerra Marketplace” – free
ities scheduled from August 1-5. outdoor concerts and entertainment Wednesday through Saturday
Events planned for this year include: from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• La Fiesta Pequeña – “The Little Fiesta” • Competencia de Vaqueros – “The Fiesta Rodeo” at Earl Warren
– the opening fiesta takes place on the Showgrounds on Thursday, August 2; opening night for the
steps of the Old Mission on Competencia de Vaqueros is on Friday, August 3 and runs through
Wednesday evening Sunday, August 5
• Las Noches de Ronda – “Nights of • Mercado del Norte – “Del Norte Marketplace” – food, entertain-
Gaiety” – held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the Santa Barbara ment and games in a family setting Wednesday through Saturday
County Court House featuring spectacular dances and songs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• El Desfile Histórico – “The Historical Parade” – takes place Friday • Arts and Crafts Show – west of Stearns Wharf, along Cabrillo
afternoon Boulevard all day Saturday and Sunday
• Celebración de los Dignatarios – “Celebration of the Dignitaries” – For more information, call (805) 962-8101, email to sarah@
lively music through Santa Barbara’s lush and romantic Zoological oldspanishdays-fiesta.org or visit www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org.

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Stolpman Vineyards Continued from page 12

then up a stake planted three feet from the mother vine, doubling the
density from 720 vines per acre to 1540. The first fruit, harvested in
2006, is making very, very good wines!
In 2006, Sashi, Peter Hunken, (now our Director of Marketing and
Sales) and Ruben went to France and Italy to visit vineyards and
wineries, looking for new ideas for our wine production. While in
Côte Rôtie, Ruben was fascinated by the ultra-high-density style of
planting used there. After a year of going without new planting (high
density vineyards cost about $35,000 to plant and bring to harvest),
Ruben suggested the brilliant idea of planting a Côte Rôtie style block
on a steep slope facing Ballard Canyon Road. As you may know, Côte
Rôtie produces some of the finest Syrah wines in the world. Many
folks driving along the road stop and try to figure out what is going
on with “tepees” on the side of the hill! Stakes are angled, about 18
Cab Franc (one acre of that old block is taken up by a new home for
Ruben and his family). While these are “new” concepts for us in Cali-
fornia, they reflect the centuries of experience of French and Italian
vintners in producing world-class wines from high-density vineyards.
As we adopt some of these new traditions, we are confident that our
wines will continue to improve! Oh, does anyone have any big bucks
to pay for all of this?
Stolpman Vineyards is located at 659 Copenhagen Drive in
Solvang. for more information, call (805) 688-0400 or visit the
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2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-8los oivos Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Daily Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su
Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X
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Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X 2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X

Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 11-5:30 X X 11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu ★ Casa de Caballos Vineyard – Templeton Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X 2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Daily 11-5 X X 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By ★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X 7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X

Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. & ★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X 1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X

★ Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su ★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X 131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X

Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X 422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X

Black Hand – San Miguel By Charlie Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X

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Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Pianetta – Paso Robles
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 By Appt X X X
Tasting Room: 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Mo, Th, Fr 12-6; Sa-Su 11-6
★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
Mastantuono – Templeton 10-5 Winter 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
Mc Clean Vineyards – Templeton By
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt ★ Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
★ Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
★ Halter Ranch Vnyd – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Midlife Crises – Paso Robles Th-Mo
San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Harmony Cellars – Harmony Daily
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su Sextant Wines – Templeton By
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 45 Main St; 866-833-9463 Appt
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5 NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Silver Stone – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 12-7
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5 Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Su 12-4 X X
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
★ Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X ★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily
★ Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
Kukkula – Templeton By ★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 ★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

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870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo ★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
Venteaux – Templeton By Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Fr-Su
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X
Vihuela Winery – Templeton Sa-Su Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su ★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
Vina Robles – San Miguel By ★ Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30 ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
★ Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily Talley Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily ★ Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily LOS OLIVOS
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
York Mountain – Templeton Daily Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X 555 El Camino Real; 805-546-1088 Appt
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines – San Luis Obispo 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X 3526 S. Higuera Rd; 805-542-0133 Sa-Su 12-5
Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su 2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X
Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
SAN LUIS OBISPO S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily Chimere – Santa Maria By ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily ★ Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X X
Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4 X X 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X
805-686-0850 Appt
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos ★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S A N TA Y N E Z
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X ★ Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X X Sanford Winery – Buellton Daily
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
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Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S A N TA B A R B A R A
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X Jorian Hill – Solvang By Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara
★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X

Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090 11-4 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
805-736-9957 Appt X X 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X

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