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PASO ROBLES ★ AUGUST 22
★ ★ AUGUST 30
★ ★ SEPTEMBER 13
★
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Vina Robles Winery Summer Live Comedy at EOS Ancestor Release Celebration Dinner
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Concert Series 2008 Featuring Lizette Mizelle at Halter Ranch
Local winemaker featured each week. Featuring San Luis Jazz 7:30pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles Held in the rustic simplicity of their historic
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles info@eosvintage.com, www.eosvintage.com barn featuring Chef Jeffery Scott
www.vinotecawinebar.com ★ AUGUST 22
★ ★ AUGUST 30
★ 6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles
• August 27: Victor Hugo Pre-Olive Festival Social Mixer Summer Jazz & Wine Dinners at D’Anbino www.halterranch.com
5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles Featuring George Young ★ SEPTEMBER 13
★
★ ONGOING SATURDAYS IN AUGUST
★
www.pasoolivefestival.com 805-227-6800, $55/$45 Record Club
Paso Art, Wine & Song (PAWS) Hwy 46 West Wineries Present –
Paso Robles, www.danbino.com
Enjoy local art & music & follow the PAWS flags ★ AUGUST 23
★ The 5th Annual West Fest Wine & Blues
to enjoy the fruits of 15 local winemakers. Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars ★ AUGUST 31
★ Festival 2008
Featuring Peppino D’Agostino. Purchase tickets Locally Grown & Made at Vina Robles Enjoy fine wines from the 15 wineries of Hwy
5-7pm, 805-238-4013, Downtown Paso Robles
early this event sells out quickly. Featuring Olea Farm, 10am-5pm, Vina Robles 46 West while listening to the Guy Budd Band.
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
Hospitality Center, Paso Robles, 805-369-0140 Chef Paul from the Courtyard Marriott will be
7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH www.vinarobles.com, www.oleafarm.com
www.castorocellars.com cooking an oak fired tri-trip meal. Ticket
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
★ ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER
★ includes admission to the blues festival, dinner
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine ★ AUGUST 23
★
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars & wine club discounts at all participating
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles Fourth Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival
Featuring Lori T wineries for the entire weekend. A silent
www.meridianvineyards.com Enjoy oils, olive oil tastings, soaps, gourmet
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton auction and live auction will go on during the
foods and more. Juried arts & crafts, samples
ONGOING SATURDAYS www.castorocellars.com event where you can go home with great wine
of olive oil ice cream & wine tasting too!
Templeton Farmers’ Market 11am-4pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles ★ ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER
★ packages. 4-7pm, $45, 805-239-1918
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables www.pasoolivefestival.com Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Peachy Canyon Winery, Templeton
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton Samba & Mambo paso46westwineries@yahoo.com
AUGUST 23 Learn to dance & show what you have learned www.paso46westwineries.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS Pre-Harvest Summer Bash during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 ★★ Featuring the following wineries:
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market for Cass Wines Wine Club 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Peachy Canyon Winery, www.peachycanyon.com
Country farm arts and crafts market Big summer party with music by Lisa O’Kane Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com Castoro Cellars, www.castorocellars.com
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles 5pm, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles Grey Wolf Cellars, www.greywolfcellars.com
ONGOING www.casswines.com
★ SEPTEMBER 4
★ Rocky Creek Cellars, www.rockycreekcellars.com
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery ★ AUGUST 23
★ Wine Club Pick Up Party at Pianetta SEPTEMBER 13
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. Club Member Event at Edward Sellars Taste new releases & delicious pairings
Harvest & Winemaking Seminar
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles Enjoy tours, fine wine, music & cuisine. 6pm, 805-226-4005, Paso Robles
Seminar & lunch at Tablas Creek
11am-5pm, RSVP, 805-239-8915, Paso Robles www.pianettawinery.com
ONGOING $20, 805-237-1231, Paso Robles
www.edwardsellars.com
Estrella Warbird Museum ★ SEPTEMBER 5
★ www.tablascreek.com
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts AUGUST 23 Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary Weekend
Cinema E Vino Paradiso at Meridian Winery Celebrate 25 years of Dam Fine Wines! ★ SEPTEMBER 14
★
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles
Featuring Gentleman Prefer Blondes 11am-6pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars
www.ewarbirds.org
6pm, 805-238-0095, www.cinemaevino.com www.castorocellars.com Free concert featuring Sleepy Guitar Johnson
★ ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST
★ Bring a picnic & enjoy wine tasting & great music
Buckaroo Artist Deborah Kunic at Café Vio ★ AUGUST 24
★ ★ SEPTEMBER 6
★
805-DAM-FINE, Templeton
Enjoy fine art, local wine & piano music Library Tasting at Adelaida Cellars Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves
www.castorocellars.com
Enjoy tastings with tapas style food pairings Guest Chef Doug Levy of Feast Restaurant, AZ
Western & Wine Art Gallery in Café Vio
11am-1pm, $25/free to wine club, 805-239-8980 6pm, $150pp/$120pp Cellar Club, Paso Robles ★ SEPTEMBER 20
★
Open Daily, 805-237-2722, Paso Robles
Paso Robles, www.adelaidacellars.com www.eberlewinery.com Flights & Bites
www.cafevio.biz
★ SEPTEMBER 6
★ Hwy 46 East Wineries celebrate wine month &
★ ONGOING IN AUGUST
★ ★ AUGUST 24
★
Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary Celebration gather for a fun night of wine, cheese &
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Wine Show Mania at EOS
Enjoy complimentary tacos, pizza and sweet gourmet bites. 6pm, $30, 805-226-8099
Featuring Diana Mendoza Fun game show with prizes!
treats Castoro Cellars thanks all their loyal Paso Robles, www.pasowine46east
12-5pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton supporters for a wonderful 25 years.
info@eosvintage.com, www.eosvintage.com SEPTEMBER 20
www.castorocellars.com Eat, drink and listen to the Tex Mex Blues Art de Tiza
★ AUGUST 29
★ of Grammy Winner Louie Ortega.
★ ONGOING THURSDAYS IN AUGUST
★ Chalk-art celebration will offer a visual feast
Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery 12-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: of chalk murals created by area artists on the
Unwind out on the Garden Terrace www.castorocellars.com
Cha-Cha & Tango sidewalk of Pine Street between 11th and 12th
as Robert Hall continues their Friday night
Learn to dance & show what you have learned ★ SEPTEMBER 6
★ streets. Artwork will be in progress beginning
music series. The evening includes music,
during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 Eagle Castle Courtyard Concert at 8 am. 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
a glass of wine and a light dinner.
6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Enjoy wine & blues under the stars
6-9pm, $25 pp/$20 Cavern Club ★ SEPTEMBER 20
★
Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles 7pm, $30/$20 Cellar Club, Paso Robles
805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles 11th Annual Taste of Downtown
Vina Robles Hospitality Center www.eaglecastlewinery.com
www.roberthallwinery.com A superb culinary, artistic and musical
www.vinarobles.com ★ SEPTEMBER 12
★
★ AUGUST 29
★ experience in historic downtown Paso Robles.
Bocce Ball Tournament at Eberle
★ AUGUST 22
★ Concerts in the Park 11am-6pm, $25, 805-238-4103
Enjoy a day of fabulous wine, commemorative
Concerts in the Park Featuring music by Sugar Daddy Swing Kings bocce gear, amazing prizes and dinner. ★ SEPTEMBER 26
★
Featuring music by Up In The Air Free, 5:30-7:30pm, City Park Gazebo 11am, $69/$55Club, BBQ only $35, Paso Robles Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery
Free, 5:30-7:30pm, City Park Gazebo 11th & Park Streets, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607x204 Wrap up your summer vacation at Robert Hall
11th & Park Streets, Paso Robles members@eberlewinery.com
★ AUGUST 30
★ Winery’s Sunset Wine Down series.
★ AUGUST 22
★ Rhône Blending Party at Opolo! ★SEPTEMBER 13
★ Enjoy live music on the Garden Terrace,
Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Blend your own magnum of red wine to take Release Party at Vihuela Winery award-winning wine and great food.
Featuring music by ZZAH home. An “expert tasting panel” will judge Celebrate great wine & music with a new wine 6–9pm, $25pp / $20 Cavern Club
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door your wines. The winner takes home an etched and a new CD by Spanish guitar trio Incendio. Reservations required: 805-239-1616 ext. 24
805-237-8884, Paso Robles double magnum of their unique blend! 3pm $50, 805-835-4304, Paso Robles events@roberthallwinery.com, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles www.vihuelawinery.com www.roberthallwinery.com
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★ SEPTMEBER 26
★ ★ OCTOBER 17-19
★ ONGOING AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 1
Vina Robles Winery Summer Renaissance Faire Harvest Festival Weekend Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Art in the Park
Concert Series 2008 at Eagle Castle Winery Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay Arts & crafts, fine art, jewelry and more!
Featuring Sugar Daddy Swing Kings Great food, wine, music & full contact jousting www.centralcoastoutdoors.com 10am-5pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles with the Knights of Mayhem, $7/$5 Cellar Club ONGOING OCTOBER 4-5
805-227-1428, Paso Robles Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists Morro Bay Harbor Festival
★ SEPTEMBER 27
★ Friday: 10:30-7:30pm, Meet the Knights! Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists Enjoy a wide array of festivities including
Donati Family Vineyard Harvest Party Saturday & Sunday: Fair with jousting, vendors, 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay wine tasting with 40 local wineries
Come celebrate the 2008 Harvest with Donati singers & dancers www.morrobayartassociation.org participating, chowder contest,
Family Vineyards. Sample the newly unveiled Saturday Evening: A Knight’s Feast kids carnival, music and more
ONGOING
Ezio blend, named after Ron Donati’s father. $45/$40 club members 800-366-6043, Morro Bay Harbor
Adventures with Nature
Enjoy a catered lunch for $15 or order the www.eaglecastlewinery.com visit www.mbhf.com for details
Docent guided walks
Harvest Wine 4 Pack and lunch is on them! ★ OCTOBER 17-19
★ Morro Bay State Park Museum SAN LUIS OBISPO
Free outdoor concert featuring Jill Knight. Harvest Wine Tour Weekend of Natural History, 805-772-2694,
ONGOING TUESDAYS
10am-5pm, RSVP, 877-511-9463, Templeton Paso Robles wineries open their doors to offer www.ccnha.org
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
an abundance of activities unique to Wine Various hikes at various times including; Fast
★ SEPTEMBER 27
★ Weekly drink specials
Country. Over the three day weekend you will Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black
10th Annual Grape Stomp at EOS 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
find more than 100 individual events at nearly Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
Have fun hand-picking grapes for a fun San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
90 wineries. 805-239-8463, Paso Robles
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
stomping contest & enjoy a BBQ lunch with For more information visit www.pasowine.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
friends and family in the beautiful picnic area. Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
★ OCTOBER 17-19
★ Art galleries’ open house receptions
12-4pm, $40, 805-239-2562x16, Paso Robles Tastings with the winemaker
2008 Harvest Wine Tour at Adalaida 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
★ SEPTEMBER 27
★ Enjoy current releases, library wines, ONGOING SATURDAYS San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
Bacchanalia at Silverhorse barrel samples and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Chef Claude Chazalon. 10-5pm, 805-239-8980 ★ ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH
★
Fun grape stomp event with new releases, Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
800-676-1232, Paso Robles, www.adalaida.com SEPTEMBER 27
wine tasting and more. Paso Robles 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
Wine and Cheese Pairings
805-467-WINE, www.silverhorse.com ★ OCTOBER 17-19
★ AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 at Tolosa Winery
2008 Harvest Wine Tour Party Peddler’s Faire in Cayucos Enjoy 4 estate wines paired with 4 artisan
★ SEPTEMBER 27
★
at Peachy Canyon Find a bargain in a fun atmosphere in view of cheeses offered in the Heritage Room
Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso
The festivities kick off with a fierce carving the ocean! 11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club
at Castoro Cellars pumpkin contest, great wine, gourmet BBQ 9am-4pm, 805-995-1200, Cayucos 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton dinner, live music, fun prizes and much more.
www.castorocellars.com 4pm-8pm, $65/$55 club members
★ ONGOING IN OCTOBER
★ 805-239-1918, Paso Robles
www.peachycanyon.com/events
Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:
Swing & Fox Trot ★ OCTOBER 17-19
★
Learn to dance & show what you have learned 2008 Harvest Festival at Arroyo Robles
during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 Many exciting events over the weekend
6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members including a winemaker cruise, a pancake
breakfast, a harvest grape stomp with surf &
Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles
turf dinner and more! 877-759-WINE
Vina Robles Hospitality Center
Please visit www.arroyorobles.com for
www.vinarobles.com
event details. Paso Robles
OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 17-19
Harvest Pig Roast at Cass Wines Italian Cars & Food Celebrazione
A delicious pig roast, a bonfire, fine wine & Featuring catering by Café Roma
gourmet goodies will be prepared by Chef 7pm, $120 pp/$90pp wine club, 805-238-2520
Brandon. 6-10pm, $40, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles, www.martinweyrich.com
Paso Robles, www.casswines.com ★ OCTOBER 18
★
★ OCTOBER 17
★ 7th Far Out Wineries’ “Best of the West”
Eberle Harvest Wine Tour Winemaker Dinner at Opolo Vineyards
Featuring Post Ranch Inn of Big Sur Join 16 Far Out Wineries for an educational
seminar and tasting. www.faroutwineries.com
$150/$120 Cellar Club, 805-238-9607
10am, $55, RSVP, 805-237-0138, Paso Robles
Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com
★ OCTOBER 18
★
★ OCTOBER 17
★
Las Vegas Disco Inferno at Silverhorse
2008 Harvest Festival Orchid Hill Las Vegas 70’s Style cover band & Las Vegas
& Silver Stone Winemaker Dinner games, 6pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles
Orchid Hill/Silver Stone Harvest Dinner which www.silverhorse.com
features the Orchid Collector Series and Silver
★ OCTOBER 24
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Stone’s exciting new red blends. Enjoy a Vina Robles Winery Summer
magical evening of fine wine, gourmet food, Concert Series 2008
barrel sampling, and dancing under the stars Featuring Sean Wiggins
at the vineyards. $135, RSVP 805-237-7525 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Roble
www.orchidhillwine.com
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
★ OCTOBER 17-19
★ ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Harvest Wine Affair Weekend at Silverhorse Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Enjoy new releases, library wines & music too! Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
11am-5pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.silverhorse.com www.pismochamber.com
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VIHUELA WINERY
Hitting the High Notes
by Michael Cervin enology degree from Fresno State. When the science, me as the art.”
two met they became fast friends and over The interior of their tasting room has
W
ine has a propensity to bring things lunches and Matt would speak of his dream exposed brick walls and exposed painted
together: Pinot Noir and lamb; of starting a winery one day. Because of Matt’s wood rafters. Local art rotates every two
Cabernet and steak, and my favorite, passion and enthusiasm Mike was drawn in months and live music is offered on Friday
Chardonnay, popcorn and goat cheese. Great to the idea due to Matt’s conviction. “We’re a and Saturday nights in courtyard of neigh-
partnerships too have evolved because of good fit. Before Matt could even finish the boring Wine Attic. Their wine club has some
wine, such as Opus One bringing together sentence about becoming partners, I wrote a exceptional benefits, including a 35 percent
American and European sensibilities. And check,” says Mike. Though Matt always had case discount the day you sign up, and up to
then there’s Matt and Mike from Vihuela
the passion, wine wasn’t something Mike a 30 percent discount on wines. They only
Winery. They both grew up in Orange
never saw himself moving into. “For me, if make one white so far, a Chardonnay, with
County, they both moved to the Paso Robles
there was something that primed me for the the focus being on Syrah and Cabernet Sauvi-
area, and they both worked with computers,
wine industry, it was my mom who was big gnon. “We’ll be doing a white Rhône blend of
which is how they first met. Now they both
into food and wine.” But that was pretty Marsanne, Eousanne and Viognier to round
work with wine. Though their last names
much minimal exposure. Mike, being the out what we offer with the whites. But Matt’s
have become irrelevant within the context of
Vihuela Winery (pronounced Vee-wa-yah), more gregarious of the two, quickly became experience is with big reds and Bordeaux
these two best friends have proved that with the “face” of Vihuela Winery while Matt was varietals,” Mike mentioned. Then there is
focus, dedication and knowing the precise more suited to the vineyard. “I talk to people their signature blend called Concierto del
roles to play, anyone can become successful in at trade shows and festivals and Matt talks to Rojo, meaning “concert of red,” an
the Paso Robles wine game. Vihuela is the vines in the vineyard. He’s sort of like the unorthodox blend of Syrah, Merlot and Petite
Spanish for “guitar” and their wine labels vine whisperer,” Mike joked. But this under- Verdot. They hope to add something new to
feature an elegant guitar on them. standing of their respective roles has served their line up of wines each year, something
“Matt and I met in the IT industry. For them well. “We leveraged our strengths,” innovative to keep it fresh.
him, this winery this has been a life long Mike stated. “Matt owns and runs the vine- They are happy to create gift baskets using
dream,” Mike said. Prior to their meeting in yard and I own and operate the winery, we their wine and the locally made gourmet
the computer industry, Matt had obtained his work together to make the wine; Matt as the items they sell. They also include classical
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Wineries of Highway 46
East Present an Evening
of Flights and Bites
Celebrate the “Spirit of Wine” during the
Summer Esprit du Vin – Saturday, September 20
Celebrate California Wine Month and gather for an amazing
weekend honoring the collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Paso
Robles wineries located along Highway 46 East. On Saturday,
September 20, all ten Wineries of Highway 46 East will gather at the
River Oaks Golf Club in Paso Robles for a fun night of wine, cheese
and gourmet bites. Sip and sample incredible wines expertly paired
with artisanal cheeses and enjoy the many award-winning wines from
this region in one amazing event!
The Summer Esprit “Flights and Bites” will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. at the River Oaks Golf Course located at 700 Club House Drive
in Paso Robles. Tickets are $30 per person and include a logo glass.
Purchase yours by calling (805) 226-8099. Or, for more information,
visit www.pasowine46east.com. Shuttle service will be available for an
additional fee.
The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a consortium of wineries
located along Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101 in Paso
Robles, California. Member wineries include: Bianchi, Chumeia Vine-
yards, Clautiere Vineyard, Eberle Winery, EOS Estate Winery, Fire-
stone Vineyard, Martin & Weyrich, Meridian, Sylvester Winery and
Tobin James Cellars.
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Wines to be Enjoyed with Family and Friends
By Mark Storer eight different ranches and continued in the Producing a little less than 15,000 cases of
bulk wine business. But by 2000, he knew it wine a year, Lane says his largest bottling is
B
ianchi Winery is keeping busy through was time to move west and that is precisely only 1400 cases. “We’re into a lot of varietals
the summer and releasing some new what he did. and we kind of take our time with each one,”
wines to prove it. Called “The Signa- Setting up shop in 2000 in Paso Robles, he says. There are now 28 estate acres of vine-
ture Selection,” it features Italian varietals and the Bianchi’s purchased 40 acres of land and yard from which Lane gathers the fruit and he
includes two 2005 offerings including began a correspondent search for quality travels up and down the state looking for
Barbera from the San Juan vineyard and grapes. 22 of the acres Bianchi purchased quality sources. “I get Sauvignon Blanc out of
Sangiovese from Paso Robles. Bianchi also were taken out and replanted with superior Lockwood because I really like how it doesn’t
released their 2007 Santa Barbara County vines of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and have that over-powering grassiness to it. We
Merlot. Bianchi Winery began to produce get Chardonnay out of the Edna Valley and
Pinot Grigio.
quality grapes and quality wine. The first Santa Maria and Pinot Noir out of Santa Maria
On August 23rd, the Paso Olive festival
harvest and crush in Paso Robles was in 2004 as well,” he adds. There’s Pinot Grigio from
will be held and Bianchi will be pouring
and by 2005, winemaker Tom Lane joined the Los Alamos area and some Italian varietals
selections along with other wineries and, of
the team and Bianchi was well on the way to as well from the Paso area.
course, local olive and olive oil producers
a whole new life. But the attention to detail in each varietal
who will be showing off the diversity of Paso’s
“I’d been involved in the U.C. Davis grad- has paid off. The 2005 Zinfandel from Paso
produce. uate program,” says Lane “and worked for Robles won the Gold medal from Jerry Mead’s
The fall will see Bianchi’s Harvest Dinner seven years at Navarro Vineyards [in the New World Wine Competition and took third
on October 18. Chef Chris New from Level 4 Anderson Valley] as well as 10 years at place honors in the 2008 San Francisco
restaurant in Paso Robles will be creating Concannon before I came here.” Lane is from Chronicle Wine Competition. In the Pinot
dishes paired with various Bianchi wines. Livermore originally where Concannon is Noir Shootout featuring some 300 Pinot
The Bianchi story begins not in Paso based. As part of Concannon’s winemaking Noirs, Bianchi took third place with their
Robles, but in the Central Valley. In 1992, team, Lane purchased Paso Robles grapes and Pinot that retails for between $25 and $30 a
Joseph Bianchi’s son Glenn took over the knew their worth. “My wife and I love it here. bottle. Impressive standings from a truly
Central Valley operations but he grew restless. It’s really a great place to make wine,” he says. stand alone winery.
He wanted to bump up the quality of the Bianchi’s Paso Robles operation is the only That quality can be attributed to Lane’s
wine and make some profound changes. winery on Branch Road off of Highway 46 dedication to his craft. “Everything is a blend
Indeed, the younger Bianchi revamped the East. It stands alone in many other ways, too. to me,” says Lane speaking of his winemaking
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style. “Whether or not it’s a single varietal, it’s still a blend. I might be
making Cabernet Sauvignon, but I’ll use fruit from our Estate Clone
eight while my neighbor grows Clone 337 and I’ll put the two
together.” Lane also argues that the type of barrel used, the type of
yeast, the various techniques depending on what is called for make all
of his wines “blends.”
Still, Lane does blend fruit and has come up with some wonderful
successes most of which can only be purchased at the Paso Robles
tasting room. “We make a traditional Bordeaux blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot that I really like,” he says. It’s
called TreVino. Lane also experimented successfully with a blend of
Pinot Noir and Syrah that he calls “Syranot” and it, too, is quite
popular.
Bianchi’s main focus has been on the tasting room and on restau-
rants but bottle shops are carrying the wines more and more. The
quality of the fruit combined with Tom Lane’s attention to each vari-
etal and each detail has made the Bianchi name stand out in a crowded
field.
“I don’t actually drink wine every night,” Lane says. “But we
certainly do enjoy it when we do.” The Lane’s have three children, two
daughters who are off pursuing college and careers and a son in high
school as well. Lane’s own advice about enjoying wine could be the
motto for Bianchi itself. “The best glass of wine is the one that’s
enjoyed with family and friends and you’re not focusing so much on
the wine, but on life.” Indeed, quality comes from making something
that enhances your customers’ lives. That too describes Bianchi.
Bianchi Winery is located at 3380 Branch Road in Paso Robles;
open for tasting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information,
call (805) 226-9922.
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here “fine wine begins at the vine...”,
September of 2002 and then the bottling of
San Marcos Creek Vineyard special-
653 cases in July of 2003. Currently their
izes in small lots of hand-crafted,
production has grown to 4,500 cases per year
single-vineyard, estate-grown and produced
of their fine estate wines.
varietals. They are a family-owned and oper-
The San Marcos Creek Vineyard lineup
ated vineyard and winery.
draws from many regions: Bordeaux, the
In the early 1990s, Fling and Annette
Rhône Valley, Italy, and – of course – Cali-
Traylor began looking for a way to retire to
fornia, are all represented in the list of
the scenic Central Coast, not a lazy retire-
ment, but something that would get them alongside Highway 101. As people who current releases which includes White
involved with the community and provide know him will attest, Fling doesn’t do things Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel,
some fun and excitement. They decided to halfway. He believes that “a solid work ethic Merlot, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Petite Sirah and
take advantage of the area’s increasing, but and sweat equity can make a great deal of Late Harvest Zinfandel along with some new
still fledgling, reputation for quality wine- luck and magic happen...” So it should come Proprietary blends. The wines are balanced
grapes, and planted 43 acres on the property as no surprise that the San Marcos Creek and fruit forward in style, and exhibit the
they had purchased in 1980 just five miles facilities are top notch, featuring state-of-the- classic characteristics for which Paso Robles’
north of Paso Robles. art processing facility and a fully equipped wines are known.
San Marcos Creek Vineyard was estab- onsite laboratory. The tasting room at 7750 N. Highway 101
lished in 1992, and successfully developed With the expansion of their “retirement” in Paso Robles quietly opened in the winter
contracts with several local wineries such as dream Fling and Annette were also able to of 2004, announced only by a simple “open”
Peachy Canyon Winery, Meridian Vineyards, realize another dream, that of developing a sign put out near the driveway and is now
Castoro Cellars and more recently J. Lohr family business. To that end, daughter currently open every day of the week from
Vineyards & Wines, Treana Winery and Catherine Winter and her husband Brady 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tasting room is full of
Rosenblum Cellars. However, as the Traylors came on board in 2002, and are operating beautiful and unusual giftware, gourmet
became more involved with the Paso Robles partners in San Marcos Creek Vineyard. foods and of course, their award-winning
wine industry, their plan for a quiet retire- Brady now heads up the winemaking aspect wines! A scenic terrace off the tasting room is
ment of growing winegrapes gradually of the label along with longtime local wine- the perfect place to picnic during a day of
evolved into plans for a winery, a tasting maker, Paul Ayers while Catherine manages wine tasting and touring or a private dining
room, and a bed and breakfast! the tasting room and handles the financial room is available with advance notice.
As curious passersby watched, a striking side of the business. For more information, call (805) 467-
set of buildings gradually began to take shape The San Marcos Creek Vineyard label was 9260 or go to www.sanmarcoscreek.com.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
C AY U C O S
ROBIN’S RESTAURANT
by Charles Neave HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the
Sometimes a place just fits. You know it by looking at it, you Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally
know as soon as walk up the path and in the door that this is a spot inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden
that simply belongs right where it is, doing exactly what it is doing. and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -
That, in a word or two, would describe the Cambria restaurant from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.
known fondly – and to many – as Robin’s Restaurant. 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
Located in a charming and nicely weathered old home in this www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
historic seaside town, they offer an eclectic menu that has pleased
locals and visitors since they opened their doors in 1985. The inte-
rior (with its fireplace) and the spacious, multi-leveled heated deck
surrounded by flowers and vines are a bit eclectic as well, and it all
blends together to match the setting, just as owner Shanny Covey SAN LUIS OBISPO
intended it to be: warm, informal, comfortable and unique. And it
should be noted that those gardens are the perfect setting for a small
reception.
So how to define “eclectic” when it comes to menus? Well, how
about “Thursday Night Sushi Night.” Or lobster enchiladas,
MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Tandoori chicken, salmon bisque, Vietnamese lumpia, Malaysian
Mama's Meatball has specialized in
green curry, pork osso buco and a juicy Angus beef burger with
creating seasonal menus by using only
white cheddar and grilled sweet onions. All on the same menu. the finest and freshest ingredients.
Then there’s the monthly Prix Fixe Dinners on the second Friday of 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
each month that feature different flavors from around the world. www.mamasmeatball.com
If that is not what eclectic means, then we are looking at different 805-544-0861
dictionaries. But, it all somehow works, and wonderfully so.
Then there is the extensive wine list, which while pretty straight-
forward also has more than a few surprises. All of which makes a
visit to this charming part of the coast an even more enjoyable
journey. NOVO RESTAURANT
Robin’s Restaurant is open daily, for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4:45 NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingre-
p.m. and for dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on Friday and dients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian,
Saturday). There are brunch specials on Sunday until 3 p.m. They Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the
are in Cambria at 4095 Burton Drive. senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
For more information on the restaurant, their catering services mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp,
or to make reservations call (805) 927-5007. Their website is seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore.
www.robinsrestaurant.com. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
PA S O R O B L E S CAMBRIA
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm • Fri: 6am to 10pm Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a
Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm charming vintage home, Robin’s has been delighting locals
Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building & visitors with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international
(805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz foods and gracious service for 24 years. We also have a
beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.
Downtown Paso’s first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees,
espresso, teas, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
with a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella. 4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano
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15 DEGREES CELSIUS
Focus on Wine Education
by Mark Storer experience. “We hired a Cal Poly architect
graduate to put our ideas on paper,” says
I
t’s probably no surprise that Allison Dominguez, “but we did a lot of the construc-
Dominguez and Ali Rush Carscaden went tion ourselves, with help from family
into business together. It may even be less members. It was an organic and growing expe-
surprising that they opened a wine bar rience for all involved.”
together. After all, the two college friends who Interestingly, wine growing regions have
graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not historically had a lot of wine bars or shops.
were educated right here in Wine Country. It’s left to the winemaker to provide the
Carscaden even eventually earned a somme- product. 15°C is among a new trend in such
lier certificate and went to work for the Henry places to cull together all the great experiences
Wine Group. But it was 15 Degrees Celsius, the pair’s Templeton wine from wineries and show them off. “We had talked to the owners of the
bar and shop that brought them together. Wine Outlet [in Atascadero] and knew that they were closing down.
Opening last December, 15°C, as it is known, is more than just a We wanted to fill that void,” says Dominguez.
place to buy a bottle. “We’re really focused on education and we like Offering a selection of freshly baked breads as well as imported and
people to know what they’re buying as well as what they’re tasting,” even local cheeses, 15°C has become the Central Coast spot for
says Dominguez. The duo even holds classes under the auspices of learning about, tasting and experiencing these extraordinary flavors.
their alma mater on wine. “We really talk about the sensory experience “We do a lot of tasting events and pair our cheeses and other foods
as well as a pretty extensive presentation on wine regions around the with our wines and really get customers into that sensory experience,”
world,” says Dominguez. “It got so popular, that we now hold our Dominguez says. It’s that sensory experience that keeps bringing
own wine university, not affiliated with Cal Poly, for our customers.” customers back for more.
15°C is also dedicated to finding wines from every region of the This month, 15°C will host several pairings and tastings with Chef
world. “We focus on imports and really bring regions to life with our Jeff Scott including sushi with Champagne, sake and Syrah on August
tastings and pairings.” Nevertheless, the shop also has a wide selection 21 and “Exploring the senses ... sweet, satly, tart” on August 28. The
of local area wines, even some that are hard to find. now popular Wine University created by the ladies gets under way at
The wine bar itself is located in a strip mall next to a Trader Joe’s 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The cost is $250 per person and reservations
and some other shops in the heart of Templeton just south of Paso are required.
Robles. Both Dominguez and Carscaden designed the shop using 15 Degrees Celsius is located at 1121 Rossi Road, Suite A in
vibrant and warm colors on the walls, a simple concrete floor and a Templeton. For more information, call (805) 434-1554 or go to
polished metal bar with brightly colored stools to enhance the sensory 15degreesCwines.com.
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Atascadero Presents
Summer Movies,
Concerts in the Parks
Every Saturday this month, bring the whole family out to enjoy a
free movie on the big screem. Bring your blankets and a low-back
chairs to sit in. All shows are held in the Sunken Gardens Park, located
at 6500 Palma Avenue in Atascadero, and are family appropriate (rated
G or PG).
A snack bar will be open every week with tasty treats and bever-
ages to purchase, provided by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Items will
vary week to week, but may include popcorn, root beer floats, nachos,
candy bars, baked goods, sodas and waters.
Show times are approximately 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday, August 23rd – Charlotte’s Web
• Saturday, August 30th – Shrek the Third
Movies in the park is still looking for sponsors. These events are
promoted through many avenues of media including weekly ads in
the Atascadero news, radio, web and print materials. Sponsors are
generously displayed throughout promotional items depending on
level of support. If you would like to sponosor a movie or need addi-
tional information, call (805) 461-5000 or visit www.atascadero.org.
Concerts
The City of Atascadero and Food 4 Less present Saturday in the
Park, Summer 2008 Concert Series. All concerts are held at the Atas-
cadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concerts are
free for the community and you are encouraged to bring a blanket,
low-back chair and your family to relish the warm summer evenings.
New this year, the Central Coast Zoo Society is offering wine by the
glass for your ultimate enjoyment. Both red and white wine is avail-
able for purchase at $4 a glass. Pacific Harvest Catering is back and
will be on-site at every concert with delicious gourmet barbecue avail-
able for purchase. For more information, visit atascadero.org or call
(805) 461-5000.
• August 23rd – PipeDream
Concerts are brought to you by the City of Atascadero Community
Services Department in partnership with The Golden One Credit
Union, H&R Block, Starna Cells Inc., Hart Family Chiropractic,
County Supervisor James Patterson, Western Janitor Supply, Endless
Summer Jewelry, Gary Bang Harley Davidson, Coast Hills Federal
Credit Union, Colorcraft Printing, The Tribune, All Signs & Graphics,
and Cat Country 96.
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DOWNTOWN
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8TH STREET ANGLIM WINERY
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TASTE
Downtown Paso Robles is home to
more than 12 premium tasting
rooms, all within walking
distance of one another.
Each of these boutique
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experience with individual
flavor. Together they
Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tasting expe- Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement your tasting
rience and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tasting bar experience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. We also feature
features gifts, wine accessories and picnic supplies. art work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.
and Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in the Historic elegant balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you!
www.vihuelawinery.com
805.226.2010
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PAS O R O B L ES A R E A Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily ★ J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X ★ Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm ★ J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X X
★ Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su ★ Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
★ Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X ★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
★ Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X ★ Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X ★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By ★ Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su ★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su ★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily ★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Opening in Fall ★ Hearthstone Tasting Room – Paso Robles Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo
849 13th St; 805 727-4720 Daily 12-5 X X X 1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805-237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6 X X 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-7 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
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7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11:30-6 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
★ Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-6 Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By ★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 ★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 ★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X
★ Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su ★ Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily York Mountain – Templeton Daily
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
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7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X ★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X SAN LUIS OBISPO
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
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845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
★ Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily ★ Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
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2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
★ Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X ★ Trio – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily Tasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
★ Vigna Ladonna – Solvang Daily
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE 12-7ish X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X
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Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
★ Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
★ DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
805-736-9957 Appt X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Jorian Hill – Solvang By Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo S A N TA B A R B A R A
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
805-686-0850 Appt
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X
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