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Cayucos
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Avila Beach
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Santa Barbara &
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RITA
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YNEZ
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Santa Ynez
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Camarillo 118
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S T O R Y 6
O N T H E
C O V E R 12
W I N E M A K E R
P R O F I L E 16
P R E F E R R E D
T A S T I N G R O O M 18
B A C K R O A D S
W I N E R I E S 26
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Wine Country Premier Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wine Country Premier Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WINE TASTING IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 32
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
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JADA VINEYARD & WINERY
Heart Surgeon with His Heart in Farming
by Dave Wilcox
Harvest is an exciting time at any
winery, but there’s been a special buzz
this autumn at Jada Vineyard &
Winery. Jada’s 2008 vintage is its first being
produced exclusively on site, thanks to the
completion this year of a handsome, state-ofthe-art
winery and tasting room that overlooks
the vineyards in the serene rolling hills
west of Paso Robles.
“We’re very excited about it,” said Susan
West, Jada’s operations manager. “It’s a totally
different vibe. It’s so alive.”
Jada’s roots can be traced back a little more
than 10 years ago, when Jack Messina came
west from Florida looking for property in
Wine Country to grow olives. Those plans
soon changed when a friend said Paso Robles
was emerging as a world-class wine region.
Messina fell in love with the area and
purchased the 90-acre property in 1999.
Olive trees still line the winding dirt road
leading up to the winery, and Jada bottles and
sells gourmet estate-grown olive oil.
Messina, who maintains his practice as a
heart surgeon in Florida – where his wife
works as a nurse – now splits his time
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between the winery and the East Coast.
There’s no doubt, though, that Messina is very
much a hands-on winery owner.
“He’s a farmer at heart,” said consulting
winemaker Scott Hawley. “You come across a
lot of personalities in the wine industry. It’s
great to come across someone who’s in it for
the love of it.”
It was a passion stoked during trips to
Europe, including Burgundy and Tuscany.
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Hawley, who also consults for other wineries
and has his own label, said Messina is part of
the winemaking process from the vineyards
to the punch downs and bottling. Sixty
acres of the 90-acre property are currently
planted to mostly Rhone and Bordeaux varietals,
with some vines planted more than 30
years ago.
But they are also in the second year of a
program to replant about 15 acres, changing
the clones and increasing density. Hawley said
that will result in lowering the yield per vine
– intensifying the flavors of the grapes.
Asked what convinced him to sign on as
Jada’s winemaker, Hawley didn’t hesitate with
his answer.
“The vineyard and Jack Messina’s passion
for winemaking.”
Pointing to a row of boulders stacked in a
makeshift wall, Hawley noted they all came
from Jada’s hillside vineyards. The rocky,
calcareous soils, combined with its location in
the heart of a notch in the westside hills
known as the Templeton Gap, create unique
growing conditions, said Hawley.
“All the elements are here,” he said.
“There’s nothing but potential.”
That potential has been realized in the
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wines – primarily blends, although Jada produces a 100 percent
Syrah under the name Jersey Girl. The name is a nod to Robyn
Messina’s native New Jersey. In fact, Jack Messina gives all his wines
names that have some personal connection, including Jack of
Hearts, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend and
Hell’s Kitchen, a reference to the famed New York neighborhood
where his parents first lived after immigrating to the U.S.
The heart surgeon also named a Cabernet-Merlot blend Passing
By, a tongue-in-cheek play on words that suggests the health benefits
of red wine will help drinkers avoid bypass surgery.
The name of the winery itself honors Messina’s father, who
owned a fishing boat named Jada in the small fishing village in Italy
where he lived.
Hawley said in crafting wines for Jada, he resists trying to tailor
his style to what is currently popular.
“You make the best wine from the grapes to reflect the vineyard
and the consumers are going to follow.”
The winery’s first three vintages, beginning in 2005, were made
using facilities at nearby Calcareous and Denner vineyards. Now
Hawley, who on a recent weekday morning was assisting workers
de-stemming a batch of Merlot grapes, is eagerly anticipating the
chance to create wine on site.
Up to now, Jada’s production has been less than 2,000 cases
annually, but Hawley said he expects that to increase to about 2,500
for the 2008 vintage. But don’t look for Jada to ramp up its production
too much.
“Jack wants to stay true to the vineyard and not go high-volume,”
said Hawley.
An old, red barn on the property now contains the winery and
tasting room. The two-story structure included horse stables that
now house separate barrel rooms, while upstairs the former living
quarters is now a warmly decorated tasting room, accented with
maple cabinetry and specialty lighting, with plenty of outside
decking with sunset views.
A climate-controlled room surrounded by glass walls is one of the
tasting room’s most interesting features, with bottles stored there
until they are opened for visitors.
“Jack likes to do things well and he has to know all the details,”
said West, the operations manager.
Guests can sample the wines from the tasting menu for $5 per
person, and that includes artisan cheese pairings with cheeses
provided by local gourmet cheese shop Vivant.
Jada Vineyard & Winery is located at 5620 Vineyard Drive, off
Highway 46 West. The tasting room is open Thursdays from noon
to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
features wireless internet access. Call (805) 226-4200 to schedule a
tour of the wine making facility or for a VIP tasting. You can also
visit the winery’s website at www.jadavineyard.com.
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PASO ROBLES
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
• Nov 15: Christian Lazo Winery
• Nov 12: Graveyard Vineyard
• Nov 19: Rotta Winery
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.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 arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles
www.ewarbirds.org
★ ONGOING IN NOVEMBER
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
Color of Autumn; Paso Art Association
Juried Art Show, 10am-5:30pm, Templeton
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
★ ONGOING FRIDAYS
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
Featured beer every Friday night, 6pm, $10,
805-434-1554, 15degreesCwines.com, Templeton
★ OCTOBER 30
Wine Pairing Series at 15 Degrees C Wines
Austrian food and wines, 5pm, $20,
805-434-1554, 15degreesCwines.com, Templeton
★ OCTOBER 31
Wine Pairing Series at 15 Degrees C Wines
Halloween Dress up Party, 7pm, $15, 805-434-1554
Templeton, 15degreesCwines.com
★ OCTOBER 31
Mystery Theater in the Cavern at Robert Hall
Winery-Gouls Just Want to Have Fun!
7:30-10pm, $85/$75 Cavern Club, 805-239-2664
Paso Robles, www.roberthallwinery.com
★ NOVEMBER 1
Guest Chef at Eberle Winery
Eberle Winery hosts acclaimed chef and good friend
Michel Richard of Citronelle restaurant. A portion of
the proceeds goes directly to the Eberle Scholarship
for students studying wine and viticulture at Cal Poly.
6pm, $150/$120 Cellar Club members, 805-238-9607,
www.eberlewinery.com, sheri@eberlewinery.com.
NOVEMBER 1-2
Annual Western Art &
Trappings Paso Gathering
Annual show featuring saddle makers, artists,
silversmiths, dutch-oven cooking and more.
10am-5pm, $4, Pioneer Museum
www.pasorobles-usa.com
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NOVEMBER 7
Chumeia Vineyards Souper Wine Friday
Celebrate the late fall with complimentary soup
and wine pairings. 12-5pm, 888-343-9445
★ NOVEMBER 8
Indoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Featuring James Tally
7:30pm, $15, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
NOVEMBER 12
Cooking Show Hosted by Mark
“The Singing Chef” Faulkner
Featuring delicious Thanksgiving feast recipes
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Idler’s Appliances
NOVEMBER 13-16
The Paderewski Festival
Celebrating the legacy of this extraordinary
pianist. The purpose of the Paderewski Festival in
Paso Robles is to educate the community about
Paderewski's close ties to Paso Robles with many
concerts and events throughout Paso Robles.
For complete details call 805-239-4437
or visit www.paderewskifest.com.
★ NOVEMBER 14
Paesano Pick Up Party at
Donati Family Vineyard
Live music, light hors d’oeuvres,
chatting with wine production staff & more.
11am-5pm, 877-511-9463, Templeton
www.donatifamilyvineyard.com
NOVEMBER 14
Meet Paderewski Concert at Cass Wines
Concert & Polish-themed dinner featuring Rudolph
Budginnis. 6pm, concert $35, dinner $40
Paso Robles, 805-227-2888, www.casswines.com
★ NOVEMBER 15
Elegant Evening in Downtown Paso Robles
Holiday open houses with complimentary refreshments,
trolley rides, strolling minstrels, vocalists &
live mannequins. 5-8pm, Downtown Paso Robles
805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
NOVEMBER 15
Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Harmony Cellars
Gourmet, multi-course dinner hosted by
Winemaker Chuck Mulligan & catered by
Harmony’s favorite chef Christian Raia.
6pm, $145, 805-927-1625, Harmony
www.harmonycellars.com
★ NOVEMBER 20-24
Paso Robles Digital Film Festival
A five-day world-class film and music event with
The Bacon Brothers (featuring Kevin Bacon and
Michael Bacon) and The Kyle Eastwood Band
(Clint’s son). Screenings include Clint Eastwood’s
Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends, with Director
Bruce Ricker and Academy Award winning Editor
Joel Cox in attendance.
805-221-5259, Visit www.prdff.com for details
★ NOVEMBER 21
Paso Nouveau Pick-up Party at Vina Robles
Vina Robles Wine Club Event with barrel samples
and delicious French fare, 805-369-0140
Paso Nouveau Party, Wine Club Pick-up Party
Call or e-mail for details
detailsc.zuur@vinarobles.com
www.vinarobles.com
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.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
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks
Morro Bay State Park Museum
of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike to
Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail,
Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• Oct 31: The Marriage of Figaro
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection and constantly rotating
exhibits of works by local artists in all media –
paintings, sculpture, photography and more.
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music
most Sundays, too! Call for schedules.
805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo
www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo.
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING
Automobilia Museum
Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with
many other antiques relating to transportation.
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Experience grand reflections from the 1930s
$30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo
www.hearstcastle.com
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ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese.
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com.
★ NOVEMBER 7-9
San Luis Obispo Vintners Harvest
Celebration Passport Event 2008
More than 30 of the Central Coast’s best wineries
and restaurants participate in a weekend of winemaker
dinners, a Grand Tasting & Auction and open
house celebrations at SLO Vintners tasting rooms
and wineries. $80, San Luis Obispo
805-541-5868, www.slowine.com
★ NOVEMBER 7
Double Delight Winemaker Dinner with
Claiborne & Churchill and Saucelito Canyon
Featuring a multi-course gourmet dinner to
complement a bounty of great wines from these
two stellar wineries. $85/$75 wine club
805-544-4066, Et Voilà Restaurant San Luis Obispo
For details visit www.claibornechurchill.com.
★ NOVEMBER 7
Baileyana Tangent Winemaker Dinner
in Avila Beach
This one-of-kind evening will feature fine wines
paired with cuisine of Chef Wendy Wickstrom.
805-269-8209, The Cove, Avila Beach
For details visit www.tangentwines.com.
★ NOVEMBER 7
Wood Winery Winemaker Dinner at the
Park Restaurant
Chef/Owner Maegan Loring will prepare rustic California
Cuisine using the best SLO has to offer. 805-
489-9663, www.slowine.com
★ NOVEMBER 7
Barrels R Art at Tolosa Winery
Maegen Loring of the Park Restaurant will work
her magic in the kitchen, pairing each course with
the finest Tolosa wines. Six one-of-a-kind wine
barrel-creations by local artists will be auctioned
off to benefit the TEACh Foundation (The Endowment
for the Education of Children).
$100, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com.
NOVEMBER 7
Edna Valley Vineyard:
The Mighty Magnum Dinner
A Wine Country-inspired 5-course menu paired
with wine from magnums only & Dixieland music.
$85/$80 wine club, 805-544-5855
NOVEMBER 7
Kynsi Winery with Korbel at Blue
The fine restaurant of Korbel at Blue masters Wine
Country dining with an artistic 4 course menu
paired with Kynsi’s fine wines.
$95, 805-541-3083, info@kynsi.com
★ NOVEMBER 7
Per Bacco Cellars Family Style
Winemaker Dinner
Exquisite dinner in the traditional Italian family
style perfectly paired with Per Bacco wines.
$60, 805-787-0485. Call for details. San Luis Obispo
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★ NOVEMBER 9
Harvest Celebration Open House
at Claiborne & Churchill
A cozy winery becomes a French café with
delicious food-friendly wines. 11am-5pm
805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.com
★ NOVEMBER 9
Harvest Celebration Open House at Tolosa
Relax on the patio with artisan cheeses, new
releases & a BBQ with flights of past, present
and future wines. 11am-5pm, 805-782-0500
San Luis Obispo, www.tolosawinery.com
ATASCADERO
NOVEMBER 15
Pavilion on the Lake Holiday Boutique
There will be approximately 60 vendors on-site
for this one day only show where all items are
handmade by the sellers. 10am-3pm
805-461-5000, www.atascadero.org
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Frist Friday at Morovino
Delicious food and wine pairings
4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
• Nov 7: Cal Poly Creamery
• Dec 5: Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates
★ NOVEMBER 2
Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series
at Salisbury Vineyards
Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music
while enjoying the perfect Avila climate.
1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach
www.salisburyvineyards.com
★ NOVEMBER 6
Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
Stroll through the schoolhouse & patio with hors
d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts
and clothing from local artists and designers. The
evening will have an exciting theme with guest
vendors, chefs & live music. 5:30-8:30pm
$25, $20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE
www.salisburyvineyards.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
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
ONGOING
Clark Center for Performing Arts
805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande
www.clarkcenter.org
• Oct 31: Guys & Dolls
• Nov 21: Bella Sorella
• Nov 22: The Nutcracker
★ ONGOING FRIDAY’S
Wine Down at Wood Winery
Enjoy reserve wines & gourmet cheese
4-7pm, 805-489-9663, Arroyo Grande
www.wildwoodwine.com, sheri@wildwoodwine.com
OCTOBER 31
Halloween Trick-or-Treat in the Village
Children trick-or-treat downtown
3-7pm, 805-473-2250, Downtown Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
★ NOVEMBER 9
Talley Vineyards Harvest Open House
Complimentary wine tasting, live music and
light hors d’oeuvres, 11:30am-3pm, 805-489-0446
Arroyo Grande, www.talleyvineyards.com
OCEANO
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 9
The Great American Melodrama
805-489-2499, www.americanmelodrama.com
Frankenstein’s Bride, A horror story spoof
presented in the same ‘vein’ as the popular
Drac in the Saddle Again.
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
NOVEMBER 7
Garden Room Restaurant Grand Reopening
at the Historic Santa Maria Inn
California cuisine in an elegant upscale setting
with patio seating or fireside dining
The Historic Santa Maria Inn, (805) 346-7900,
www.SantaMariaInn.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway
Historical Museum
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit
1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria
www.smvrhm.org/museum
★ ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
Great way to end your week or start your
weekend! 4:30pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria
www.costadeorowinery.com
SANTA MARGARITA
ONGOING
Spring Flowers Nature Hike
Guided hike with trained horticuluralist
$15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required
Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion
7pm, 805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
• Nov 20: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - Santa Rita Hills
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings
10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600
www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
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ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
5-6pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoswinemerchantcafé.com
• Nov 5: Bridlewood Winery
• Dec 3: River Bench Winery
SANTA YNEZ
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
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
and Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early
20th century ranch days.
12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez
www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
SECOND THURSDAY
Wine Impressions at Artiste
Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting,
sensory evaluation & discussion by region.
7-9pm, 805-686-2626, Www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com
• Nov 13: Hall & Oates
• Nov 20: Anita Baker
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food
6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez
www.artiste.com
NOVEMBER 1
Vino de Sueños Release Benefit Party
Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres & live
entertainment. Benefit for People Helping
People a non-profit organization which helps
disadvantaged families.
2-6pm, $50, 805-686-0295, Santa Ynez Valley
www.vinodesuenos.com
NOVEMBER 1
Kids' Old Fashioned Fishing Day
at Cachuma Lake
Kids ages 5-15 years old fish for Rainbow Trout
in the freshly-stocked Cachuma Lake Park's
swimming pool. 805-693-0691, $8, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
NOVEMBER 7
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society
Museum presents Vaquero Dinner
Annual event celebrating the “2008 Honored
Vaquero”,“2008 Vaquero Artist” and “2008
Vaquero Craftsman,” 7pm, 805-688-7889
Santa Ynez, www.syvm.org
NOVEMBER 7
Vineyard House presents
Guitarist Mark Owens
Diners enjoy the guitar music of Mark Owens
6-9pm, 805-688-2886
Vineyard House Restaurant, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
NOVEMBER 7-8
Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Assn.
Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride Weekend
Individual and family horse camping & ride
805-710-4471, For details visit www.syvaha.com.
NOVEMBER 8
Maverick Saloon presents
Free Concert on the Deck
Live country western entertainment
3pm, 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
NOVEMBER 15
Harvest Celebration at Lucas & Lewellen
Delicious hors d'oeuvres, live music, barrel and
tank sampling, production tours & more.
1-4pm, Free to wine club/$75 public
888-777-6663, Buellton, www.llwine.com
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers’ Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm
Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com
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 WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
OCTOBER 30-31
Clown Town 2008
Solvang's 15th Annual Halloween Haunted House
6:30pm, $6, 805-688-PLAY, Solvang
Solvang Festival Theater
NOVEMBER 1
Solvang Prelude Bike Ride
Cyclists enjoy the challenge of a 25-mile,
50-mile or 100-K bike ride. Solvang
www.bikescor.com/prelude, 562-690-9693
NOVEMBER 1
Beats ‘n Treats at Valley Books
Live entertainment at the book store
7pm, 805-688-7160, Solvang
NOVEMBER 1
DJ Dance Party at RSI Pub
Fun music at the Royal Scandinavian Inn
9:30pm, 805-688-9003, Solvang
NOVEMBER 1-2
Chamberlin Ranch Mountain Bike Race
The challenging private race course is
approximately 11 miles long over rolling hills
including fire roads, $5, 805-686-0169
Los Olivos, www.ridesb.com
NOVEMBER 7
Elverhoj Museum of Art presents 10th
Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale
Over 25 artists and craftspeople. A portion of
every sale benefits the Museum.
7pm, $20, 805-686-1211, Solvang. www.elverhoj.org
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Art, crafts & jewelry, 10am–6pm, 805-897-1982
East Beach Pier, www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections
each week. 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request. 805-996-4946
Santa Barbara, www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks
at Cachuma Lake
Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent
wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask
Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines
6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com
Santa Barbara
• November 20: Ampelos Winery
• December 18: Foley Wines
ONGOING
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
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 SATURDAYS
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems &
caring for the environment.
1-2pm, 805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
ONGOING TUESDAY-SATURDAY
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of
materials to make works of art! 10am-2pm, $6
805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting!
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in
downtown, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through November 2: African
Dinosaur - Interactive exhibit
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
VENTURA COUNTY
★ NOVEMBER 7-8
Cantara Cellars Pick up Party
6-9pm, 805-484-9600, Camarillo
For details visit www.cantaracellars.com.
NOVEMBER 13
La Thousand Oaks Philharmonic-La Dolce Vita!
An extraordinary concert followed by a fine
Italian dining experience. www.tophil.org
6-9pm, $50 donation all enclusive, 805-937-9199
Alessio’s Ristorante Italiano, Westlake Village
★ DECEMBER 6
Blending Event at Cantara Cellars
Mike Brown, Winemaker and Owner
of Cantara Cellars, will lead a class on wine
blending including lunch and a custom bottle
of wine you blend. 10am-1pm, 805-484-9600
Camarillo, www.cantaracellars.com
Email your upcoming event information to
Maria@WineCountryThisWeek.com
For best results, submit information
at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
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W I N E CO U N T RY T H I S W E E K’S
PREMIER ACCOMMODATIONS
Santa Ynez Inn: Santa Barbara County’s
Premier Wine Country Destination
by Mark Storer
When the Santa Ynez Inn opened its doors
in October of 2001, it was with the purpose
of providing a luxurious Victorian Inn experience
right in the heart of Santa Barbara
County’s Wine Country. That mission has
been accomplished and with the recent addition
of six new rooms, the Inn is making its
mark in the quiet rolling hills of Santa Ynez.
“Our rooms are between 500 and 750
square feet each,” says General Manager Rick
Segovia. “All of them have antique furnishings
and they’re all unique.” That might be a
bit of an understatement. Consider the heated
tile floors for the steam showers, the fireplaces
and balcony or patio in each room or
the Whirlpool tubs with separate showers.
The Santa Ynez Inn is all about luxuriating in
the quiet of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Located right off of Highway 246, near
Solvang and Los Olivos, the Inn’s gardens and
the Victorian-era building itself are an inviting
oasis here where customer service is key. “We
feature getaway golf packages and romance
packages,” says Segovia, “but we also offer
mid-week package specials.”
With plenty of space for banquets and
weddings, the Inn has become a destination
spot as well. Segovia and his staff provide a
full on-site catering kitchen and the Inn’s chef
will create the menu and do the cooking. The
lawn and gardens provide a spacious, beautiful
and secluded setting for special events
and the staff can even assist with decorations,
flowers and other needs.
The Inn also provides connections, reservations
and suggestions for the many activities
available in the area. From glider rides
above the vineyards to horseback riding right
through them and from bird-watching to
world-class golf, the staff of the Inn will see to
it that you’re given the chance to do more
than taste wine, though they can arrange that,
too.
A complete spa featuring massages, a
fitness center and even aromatherapy sessions
completes what is the ultimate Wine Country
getaway in Santa Barbara County.
PA S O R O B L E S
A R R OYO G R A N D E
S A N TA Y N E Z
S A N LU I S O B I S P O
www.slocountysitters.com
A full-service babysitting
and nanny agency
serving the Central Coast.
Exceptional childcare services
delivered to your home,
hotel or resort destination.
(805) 541-9300
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PER BACCO CELLARS
Elegance. Complexity. Depth.
Longtime friends Craig Shannon and
Marco Rizzo shared many meals filled
with conversations of one day making
wine together. Craig, a third-generation vineyard
manager had mastered the art of
growing grapes and knew it would translate
into crafting a superior product. Marco,
owner of Café Roma, knew it would be a
successful partnership and a perfect fit for
the restaurant. They both agreed on the
fundamental idea of pairing the best possible
fruit with solid winemaking in order to
produce wines of distinction. Marco’s childhood
of reading comic books in Italy gave
him an idea for the label. Perbacco is a
northern Italian phrase used to describe an
unexpected surprise but it literally means
“for Bacchus,” god of the vine.
Craig was fishing in Mexico when Marco
called with surprising news. Opportunity
had struck when an older Chardonnay vineyard
in Edna Valley came up for lease. They
jumped at the chance to farm it and before
they knew it their Chardonnay received 90
points. They specialized in Chardonnay and
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Sangiovese but they soon looked for another
red varietal. In 2002, they decided to try a
relatively unpopular red grape to fit their
growing line of wines. At the time, Pinot Noir
was something that not a lot of people
wanted to touch. However, with their first
vintage Per Bacco beat out 350 other wineries
San Francisco’s Pinot Noir Shootout and
scored 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Two
years later the “Sideways” phenomenon
occurred and the rest is history.
With Craig’s farming background and ties
to the land, Per Bacco’s location on the
historic Filiponni Ranch in San Luis Obispo
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is a perfect fit. Visiting the tasting room,
which is located inside the winery, can truly
demystify the winemaking process as well as
provide the best tasting room experience in
the area. Their goal is to provide a unique
and educational tasting experience while
escaping from the hustle and bustle of a
larger winery. While the wines are superior,
you will not find fancy window dressings to
impress the crowds; instead, they leave that
up to the wine. At certain times of the year
you can taste their award-winning Pinot
Grigio out of the tank along with an informal
tour of the winery.
Currently, Per Bacco Cellars produces
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
Petite Sirah and a late harvest Zinfandel Port.
The Dionysus Pinot Noir is a Barrel Select
Reserve and has consistently rated the
highest of their wines.
Per Bacco Cellars is located at 1850 Calle
Joaquin Road in San Luis Obispo. They are
open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information, call (805) 787-0485 or visit the
website at perbaccocellars.com.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
Vintner’s Grill in Santa Maria: The Central Focus by Mark Storer
Santa Maria was once known as Central City, California. The agricultural
giant of the Central Coast was indeed the middle spot, a kind of halfway stop
between Los Angeles and San Francisco. But it wasn’t just broccoli and orange
trees that grew here. The Santa Maria bench is home to some of the great vineyards
of California and renowned winemakers from all over the state buy fruit
from this region.
It’s no wonder then that one of the best eating spots in town is located out
near the Santa Maria Airport at the Radisson Hotel. The Vintner’s Grill is the
local hot spot for great wine and food as well as the restaurant to experience
true Central Coast hospitality.
“We’ve made a lot of changes to the menu and kept it alive,” says Manager
Jesse Jaime. “We still feature the great Santa Maria meat and potatoes like
braised shortribs and herb crusted prime rib, but we’ve also got an extensive
C AY U C O S
HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the
Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally
inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden
and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -
from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
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fresh seafood list as well.” With fresh tilapia, salmon, shrimp, scallops and a
side of the Chef Jorge Santizio’s cheddar grits, the menu is anything but the
same old.
Jaime has also added to the wine list with wines from around California as
well as an extensive local selection. “I wanted to be sure that we had wines on
the menu that expanded our tastes, not limit them,” he says. “So, I was able
to get some Napa and Sonoma selections on there as well as a few others.”
Jaime says that the Vintner’s Grill gets a lot of business travelers from both
L.A. and San Francisco. “They come here and meet, it’s kind of like the
common halfway point for them and we’re proud to be at the center of that.”
The Vintner’s grill keeps an eye toward the California casual style. “We’ve got
folks in here in ties and jackets and we’ve got people with shorts and flipflops,”
says Jaime. Vintner’s Grill is a true California eatery.
From Sunday Brunch featuring Champagne and a full buffet, to Friday and
Saturday night live jazz and fusion to Happy Hour Monday through Friday,
the Vintner’s Grill is the central focus in California’s central city.
S A N LU I S O B I S P O
MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Mama's Meatball has specialized in
creating seasonal menus by using only
the finest and freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
805-544-0861
Bring in this ad and receive 15% off Sunday Brunch for up
to 4 people. Not valid on holidays. Expires 12/28/08.
VINTNER’S GRILL
Located in the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria, the
Vintner’s Grill offers a magnificent Champagne
Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The brunch features a deluxe seafood station,
chef carved roasts, omelet bar, hot entrées,
decadent desserts and more!
3455 Skyway Drive • Santa Maria
(805) 928-8000 • Radisson.com/santamariaca
NOVO RESTAURANT
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients
in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian,
Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the senses.
In house roasted spices for curries, mixtures and
marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegetables
and savory meats. Explore.
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
PA S O R O B L E S
Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm • Fri: 6am to 10pm
Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm
Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building
(805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz
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 with
a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room atmosphere,
or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella.
C A M B R I A
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming
vintage home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors
with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international foods and
gracious service for 24 years. We also have a beautiful garden
for small weddings & special events.
Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
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The ‘Alumni’ of ‘Claiborne & Churchill U’
“That’s always the first question I get asked.”
We were talking with Claiborne (Clay) Thompson, who with his
wife Fredericka Churchill owns Claiborne & Churchill, a small ultrapremium
winery in the Edna Valley, just outside San Luis Obispo.
Twenty-seven years ago the Thompsons left their former careers in
college teaching behind in Michigan when they moved to California
to chase their dream in the wine business.
“Whenever people hear my story,” said Clay, “they always ask
me: ‘Don’t you miss teaching?’ At first I tried explaining what I
didn’t miss about academics (teacher burn-out, politics, bureaucracy,
etc.), but as time went on I realized that I had actually
never given up teaching.”
Clay went on to explain that mentoring young people is
common practice among California wineries, and over the last
quarter-century a lot of “students” have passed through the
“classroom” at Claiborne & Churchill. “And what’s more,” he
continued, “a lot of the kids I’ve taught have gone on to learn
more than I can teach, just as ideally happens in the academic
classroom.” More than once a young employee of Clay and Fredericka’s
has grown up and left Claiborne & Churchill to take on
bigger challenges and more responsibilities.
Clay cited as an example Nathan Carlson, now Director of
Winemaking for Sapphire Wine Estates. Nathan came to Claiborne
& Churchill as a virtual “rookie” in 1999 and was soon
made Assistant Winemaker. In 2004, he left to become the winemaker
at an Oregon winery, moved back a year later to become
co-winemaker at Courtside Cellars, and then assumed his present
position earlier this year. “I love it when my ‘students’ get smarter
than me,” says Clay, “to me it means I’ve done my job.”
Clay’s second full-time employee, Michelle Cove, joined Claiborne
& Churchill as a new Cal Poly grad in 2002. She went from
Mike Sinor and Clay building the strawbale winery in 1995
Tasting Room Manager to General Manager in a few short years.
She is now a Regional Sales Manager for a prestigious national
wine marketing company. “Fredericka and I just about teared up
when she came to tell us she was leaving, but we all knew it was
time for her to broaden her horizons.”
Many of Claiborne & Churchill’s “alumni” began as student
interns or part-timers, who then went on to fill important positions
in the wine industry. Mike Sinor, former winemaker at
Byron and Domaine Alfred and now Ancient Peaks, worked for
Clay as a young Cal Poly student, and his wife Cheri (with whom
he owns Sinor-LaVallee wines) worked in the Claiborne &
Churchill tasting room. “Mike remembers well the hard manual
labor that went into Claiborne & Churchill wines, before we had
the luxury of such mechanized things as a forklift,” chuckles
Nathan Carlson’s first crush, 1999 Michelle Cove at her desk, 2002
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Clay with Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia
Clay. Other part-timers Clay remembers include Chris Weir, who
with his wife Malei now owns his own PR and marketing firm
(“Mooncatcher”), Erina Marchini, now a marketing analyst for
Nielsen Co., Derinda Gates, at present the financial accountant at
Vina Robles winery, and Chris Eberle, now winemaker at Eberle
Winery (no relation!).
We asked Clay about his present staff, which includes three fulltimers
and nine part-timers ranging in age from the early 20s to the
mid-seventies. His winemaker is Coby Parker-Garcia, who began as a
student intern in 2002, came on board full time in 2004, and was
promoted to winemaker in 2007. Sales, marketing and hospitality is
the province of Angela Gloeckler, who started as Claiborne &
Churchill’s Tasting Room Manager in 2005. Most recently, new Cal
Poly grad Brook Thompson was hired as Wine Club Manager.
Indeed, there seems to be an unusual “esprit du corps” and
camaraderie at Claiborne & Churchill, with frequent staff
potlucks, wine outings and other get-togethers. In 2005, the
Thompsons took their whole staff to Hawaii for a week, to celebrate
signing up the 1000th member of their wine club. “They are
the world’s greatest employees, without a doubt,” says Clay, “and
they make it fun to come to work every day. I’m hoping they all
stay here forever, but just to be sure I intend to outfit each of
them with a ball-and-chain, and throw away the key.”
To see some of the “world’s greatest employees” for yourself, visit
the Claiborne & Churchill Vintners Tasting Room at 2649 Carpenter
Canyon Road (Hwy. 227) in San Luis Obispo. The tasting room is
open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 544-
4066 or visit the website at www.claibornechurchill.com.
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Winemaker Profile: Cayucos Cellars
STUART SELKIRK
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by Dave Wilcox
Curiosity launched Stuart Selkirk’s winemaking
career. That, and an instinctive
appreciation for hard work and pursuing a
craft with centuries of tradition.
Selkirk is the winemaker for Cayucos Cellars, a
quintessential family-run winery that produces
about 800 cases each year.
Its roots can be traced to a day in the early
1980s, when Selkirk decided to find out what one
of his neighbors was doing with a truck-load of
grapes. It wasn’t long before the Cayucos native was
cranking the handle of a traditional grape crusher.
Then came punching down the fermenting grapes
and, later, helping transport the finished wine from
vat to cellar via bucket brigade.
This was the art of family winemaking and
Selkirk was hooked.
A general contractor, Selkirk began making wine
as a hobby. Finally, however, he realized he was
producing more than he could give away and
Cayucos Cellars was born in 1996.
Self-taught, Selkirk said he’s learned a lot from
other wine makers. Still, he tends to follow his own
instincts as a winemaker.
“I just prefer to do my own thing.”
That means relying exclusively on wild yeast
during fermentation and aging wine in neutral oak
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barrels. He tries not to interfere too much during
the process, what he calls an “inspired benign style.”
His wines spend an extended period in the
barrel – anywhere from three to six years.
Patience, with a little bit of procrastination,
Selkirk joked, is the reason he leaves his wine in the
barrel that long.
“Everything in its proper time,” reads the
winery’s website.
That means visitors to the Cayucos Cellars
tasting room in downtown Cayucos – only a few
steps from the ocean – will find relatively older
vintages being poured.
Selkirk produces what he jokingly refers to as
the “five basic food groups”: Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
under the Cayucos Cellars label.
Only the Pinot Noir is harvested from Selkirk’s
two vineyards near the winery. The other grapes are
grown primarily in the Adelaide and Templeton
Gap regions of the Paso Robles appellation. Selkirk
said he’s partial to head-pruned, dry farmed fruit.
The Cayucos Cellars tasting room is at 131
North Ocean Avenue in the old beach town of
Cayucos, about four miles north of Morro Bay. It’s
open daily except Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. You can call (805) 995-3036 for additional
information, or visit the winery’s website at
www.cayucoscellars.com.
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Paso Robles Digital Film Festival Uncorks in Wine Country Nov. 20-25
Highlights include a tribute to Clint Eastwood,
Music from the Bacon Broothers, The Kyle Eastwood Band,
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and more.
In the heart of Central California’s “Cowboy Wine Country,” the
inaugural Paso Robles Digital Film Festival (PRDFF.com) will take
place Thursday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 25. The
theme for year one of what will be an annual festival examining the
film industry in the digital age is “Music In Film.” Headlining music
acts include The Bacon Brothers (actor Kevin Bacon and his brother
Michael), folk legend Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, The Kyle Eastwood Band,
The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet and more.
PRDFF will be Webcast worldwide and filmed for a DVD under the
auspices of veteran event producer Benford Standley. In 1995, Standley
produced one of the first live multimedia Internet cybercasts, and
has continued to incorporate pioneering digital technologies into his
projects and productions, which include hundreds of events ranging
from Wild West Shows to music and arts festivals.
PRDFF highlights include: “Make My Saturday,” a tribute to the
musical and cinematic genius of Clint Eastwood that includes screenings
of the Eastwood-directed Honkytonk Man (starring Eastwood
and his son Kyle) and Bronco Billy; the documentary Martin Scorsese
Presents Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues, produced by PRDFF advisor
Bruce Ricker, who will moderate a panel on Eastwood’s company
Malpaso; and a screening of the Ricker-directed Tony Bennett: The
Music Never Ends.
On Sunday, November 23, Academy Award-winning film editor
Joel Cox will receive PRDFF’s “Paderewski Lifetime Achievement
Award for Contribution to the World of Music and Movies.” Cox has
worked with Eastwood for thirty years on films including Bird, Million
Dollar Baby, Mystic River, Changeling and Unforgiven, for which he
won an Oscar.
In sync with the “Music In Film” theme, documentaries to be
screened also include: Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, the Bob Dylan
documentary No Direction Home, D.A. Pennebaker’s Don’t Look
Back, Jonathan Demme’s Neil Young: Heart of Gold, Festival Express,
Crazy, Blues Accordin’ To Lightin’ Hopkins, Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields
and Crossroads and Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack. Many filmmakers
will be in attendance.
Also featured will be 3-D Films and an art show and roundtables
held at Martin & Weyrich Winery and in various locations in Paso
Robles – “Cowboy Wine Country just South and Sideways of
Sundance.”
A percentage of proceeds from the festival will benefit the High
School Resource Program in Paso Robles, which will be linked with
Kevin Bacon's charity: www.sixdegrees.com,
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to the website at
www.PRDFF.com.
Pavilion on the Lake
Annual Holiday Boutique
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Pavilion on
the Lake’s annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 15.
This event, brought to you by the City of Atascadero, runs from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is located at the beautiful Pavilion on the
Lake at 9315 Pismo Avenue in Atascadero. There will be
approximately 60 vendors on-site for this one-day-only show
where all items are handmade by the sellers.
The Holiday Boutique is free to attend. Jumping Java Bean
will be on-site with coffee and pastries for sale, while Pacific
Harvest Catering will have a delicious lunch and snacks available
for purchase.
If you would like to showcase your handcrafted items, or for
more information, log on to the website at www.atascadero.org
or call (805) 461-5000.
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Preferred Tasting Room
Carol and
Francesco Grande
FALCON NEST WINERY
by Mark Storer
Francesco Grande was harvesting olives
when we spoke by phone recently. The
owner and winemaker of Falcon Nest
Winery in Paso Robles was in a grand mood
indeed as he spoke about the new banquet
room and tasting facility at the winery.
“It’s about 1300 square feet,” he says, his
Italian accent rich with laughter and happiness.
“It’s still kind of small, intimate and it
has a great view.” One could say it has a
“grande view” and that is certainly true.
Falcon Nest Winery is located on Union Road
in Paso Robles on the east side of the town.
The view is over the opulent 55 and a half
acres planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite
Verdot, Merlot, Zinfandel and Syrah.
The tasting room and the new banquet
facility add-on are what Grande calls
“simple spaces.” The walls are white and
there are earth tones in the shelves as well as
simple black shelves. The floor is tile and
there are windows all around. After all, why
detract from the view? From the tasting
room, customers look out on all of Falcon
Nest’s vineyards. “I’ve still got 100 acres I
want to plant. But, I’ll do it slowly, over
time,” says Grande.
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While it’s true that Falcon Nest is relatively
new, winemaking has been in the Grande
family for literally centuries. “We can trace
back our ancestry 200 years to the Grand
Duke of Tuscany,” says Grande. “My daughter
did some research and we found that out five
years ago.” Apparently, the Grande clan was
making wine and food even then. “My soul is
in it,” Grande says. But it wasn’t always that
way.
When Grande was a young man living in
Italy, the last thing he wanted to do was tie
himself down to one spot and work. “I
wanted to see and do the world,” he says.
Entering into the hotel business, Grande got
his wish. “I traveled all over and worked in
wonderful places.” 34 years ago, however, he
came to the United States and when he got
established, he opened a couple of restaurants
in California. “We had one in Santa Monica,
one in Fairfax and one in Simi Valley,” says
Grande.
The whole Grande family is involved in
Falcon Nest, of course. Grande’s wife Carol
works right alongside him at the winery and
his two sons, though living in San Francisco,
design the labels, the foil-caps and
stay involved with their family while
Grande’s daughter digs into the family
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history among other things.
It wasn’t until the last few years that the
Grandes made the move to the winemaking
life in Paso Robles and opened Falcon Nest.
Restaurants, though, are still in his blood.
“We plan to open one here at the winery one
day,” says Grande. Until then, Grande is
growing and curing his own olives and sells
breads, olives, olive oil, meats and cheeses
from the tasting room. “We want you to come
up and enjoy your time here. Taste some
wine, have some food, relax and live the
Italian lifestyle for a while,” Grande says.
Perhaps it is no wonder then that the
winery is called Falcon Nest. Falcons after all
are family oriented birds. They care for their
young a very long time and they provide a
home for their families in places where they
may or may not have been born. So it is then
that with an eye toward true hospitality while
producing about 5,000 cases of hand-crafted
wines per year, the Grandes have brought a
little bit of Italy with them to the Central
Coast and opened their hearth and home to
their customers right here.
Falcon Nest Vineyard & Winery is located
at 5185 Union road in Paso Robles. For more
information, call (805) 226-0227 or visit the
website at www.falconnestwine.com.
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Paso Robles Merchants to Host ‘Elegant Evening’
With “Elegant Evening Downtown” on
Saturday, November 15, the heart of Paso
Robles is transformed into a magical feast for
the eyes. This delightful Paso Robles tradition
is a gift of hospitality from downtown businesses.
This year, Elegant Evening pays
tribute to the Paderewski Festival (November
13-16, 2008).
On Saturday, November 15, between 5
and 8 p.m., shoppers are indulged with
refreshments. Fairy lights twinkle in windows
and cascade from awnings and facades. Amid
the holiday finery, dancers from Class Act
Dance Studio serve as live mannequins in
shop windows, posing as characters from
beloved fairy tale of the Nutcracker. Luminaries
line the sidewalks. Complimentary
trolley rides are offered by the Wine Trolley
through bustling city streets. The crisp night
air is filled with music and dance.
Downtown Paso Robles becomes a scene
reminiscent of a Fairy Tale Christmas, as
townspeople meet with friends and browse
the festive shops.
This sophisticated evening has sparked
interest from magazine event calendars
around the country. For more information,
contact Paso Robles Main Street, at (805)
238-4103.
The Paderewski Festival
The Paderewski Festival celebrates the legacy of this extraordinary pianist and composer, head of state, and
widely praised humanitarian. The purpose of the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is to educate the community
about Paderewski’s close ties to Paso Robles, his accomplishments in the world of music, and his leading
role on the political scene in Poland, Europe and the United States during the first half of the twentieth
century. Paderewski's wish of supporting musical culture in Paso Robles is realized by the Festival organizers
through the annual Paderewski Young Pianists' Competition. Winners of this competition are featured in a
special concert that is free and open to the public. Each year, a Festival Gala Concert features internationallyrecognized
artists, bringing the highest caliber of music-making to Paderewski's favorite resting place in
America. For more information and detailed schedule, visit www.paderewskifest.com.
2008 Festival Highlights
• Concert by Midnight Winds • Music by Chopin, Paderewski, Kilar and others.
Thursday, November 13, 7pm
• "An Evening with Paderewski" Featuring Rodolfas Budginas, piano
Friday, November 14, 6-10pm
• Concert featuring winners of the Paderewski Young Pianists' Competition
Saturday, November 15, 4 pm
• Paderewski Festival Gala Concert Featuring Nikita Mndoyants, piano; Works by Paderewski, Chopin,
Beethoven, Liszt and Mndoyants. Saturday, November 15, 8pm
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20
OAK STREET
BEAR CAVE CELLARS
ARROYO ROBLES
OAK STREET
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VIHUELA
Wine Attic
SPRING STREET
14TH STREET
13TH ST
12TH STREET
CITY PARK
10TH STREET
PARK STREET
9TH STREET
8TH STREET
7TH STREET
SILVER STONE
Clayhouse
PIANETTA
EDWARD
SELLERS
PINE STREET
ORCHID
HILL
Hice Cellars
RAILROAD STREET
RIVERSIDE AVENUE
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Downtown Paso Robles is home to
more than 12 premium tasting
rooms, all within walking
distance of one another.
Each of these boutique
wineries offers a unique
experience with individual
flavor. Together they
make for an unforgettable
Wine Country destination.
13 Tasting Rooms in Walking Distance
Arroyo Robles
Open Daily 11-7
739 12th St, Paso Robles
877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com
Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tasting
experience and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tasting
bar features gifts, wine accessories and picnic supplies.
Bear Cave Cellars
1227 Park Street, Suite B, Paso Robles
805-238-4329
www.bearcavecellars.com
Hand-crafted Paso Robles red wines.
Come on by when you see the Bear Flag fly
or give us a call and we will open.
D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars
710 Pine Street, Paso Robles
(in the historic train depot)
Open Thursday-Monday 11-7
805-227-6800 l www.danbino.com
Owned & operated by a family of professional musicians,
you’ll always be entertained in our modern & lively tasting
room. See our gold records, Emmy statuettes, unique “piano
bar” and taste our award-winning wines.
Orchid Hill
Daily 11:30-6 or by appointment
1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles
www.orchidhillwine.com | 805-237-7525
Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement your
tasting experience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. We
also feature art work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.
Ortman Family Vineyards
1317 Park Street, Paso Robles
Daily 12-6pm, Friday & Saturday until 7pm
805.237.9009 | www.OrtmanVineyards.com
Come experience the acclaimed "Ortman style" and taste what
two generations have perfected at the Ortman family’s new
tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Varietals include
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sangiovese.
Pianetta Winery
829 13th Street, Paso Robles
Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12-6
Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm
805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com
Pianetta Winery creates limited releases of premium red varietals and
blends using our own Estate Vineyards in Indian Valley. From growing to
winemaking our techniques focus on balance and intense flavor. Join us
at the Historic Granger’s Union Building.
Edward Sellers
1220 Park Street, Paso Robles
Open Thursday-Monday 11-6
805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com
Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines specializes in small lots of handmade
American Rhône-Style wines from some of the finest vineyards
in Paso Robles. Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah,
Grenache and Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in
the Historic Clock Tower Building in the heart of Paso Robles.
Vihuela
Sunday & Monday 11-4
Thursday through Saturday 11-8
1307 Park St Alley, (behind Keller Williams))
805-226-2010 | www.vihuelawinery.com
Vihuela (vee-way-la) is a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spanish
guitar and a taste for new world, artisan wine. Each wine is crafted to express
an elegant balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you!
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15TH STREET
101
To Monterey (108 miles)/
San Jose (150 miles)/
San Francisco (195 miles)
OAK STREET
OAK STREET
Justin
To Hearst Castle
(36.6 miles)
Carmody
McKnight
ADELAIDA
CHIMNEY ROCK
Tolo Cellars
Tablas Creek
Vineyard Whalebone
Moonstone Cellars
MAIN ST
BURTON
Cambria
N. GREEN VALLEY
Harmony
Cellars
HOPPE’S
GARDEN BISTRO
& FINE WINES
YORK
ADELAIDA
Nadeau Family Cellars
WILLOW CREEK
VINEYARD
MTN
PEACHY CANYON RD
NIDERER
SAN MARCOS
Thunderbolt
Junction
MINASSIAN-YOUNG
Templeton
San Miguel
LI VE
Vista
del Rey
Caparone
Calcareous
KILER CANYON
OAK
SANTA RITA
RAYMOND
PACIFIC
Rabbit
Ridge
WELLSONA
Villicana
24TH
Stacked Stone
Cellars
ARBOR
MAIN
SPRING
6TH
RIVER
RIVER
Martin-
Weyrich
TEMPLETON
Pretty-Smith
MISSION LANE
NORTH RIVER
ESTRELLA
RiverStar
WELLSONA
NIBLICK
Norman Vineyards
Terry Hoage
Windward
L’Aventure
Fratelli Perata
OPOLO
Dunning Pipestone
Doce Robles
VINEYARDS
Midnight Eagle Cellars
Castle
Summerwood
Denner
Zenaida
JADA VINEYARD
Brian Benson
PEACHY
& WINERY
Donatoni AJB Dark Star
CANYON
Hunt Cellars GREY CASTORO
Dover Canyon Four Vines WOLF VinFuzion CELLARS
Lone Madrone
Linne Calodo
Jan
York Mountain Winery
Scott Aaron/Changala
Zin Alley
Venteux Kris
Rotta Turley
Bella Luna
RiverStar
Vineyards & Cellars
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Ortman Family
Vineyards
VIHUELA
Wine Attic
Bear Cave Cellars
ARROYO ROBLES
SPRING STREET
13TH ST
12TH STREET
CITY PARK
10TH STREET
Bassetti Vineyards
(by appt.)
OLD CREEK
PARK STREET
9TH STREET
8TH STREET
7TH STREET
Cayucos
CAYUCOS CELLARS
To Morro Bay/
San Luis Obispo
14TH STREET
SILVER STONE
Clayhouse
Pianetta
Edward Sellars
HALTER
RANCH
46W
PINE STREET
ORCHID
HILL
Hice Cellars
Aron Hill Vineyards
RAILROAD STREET
ROCKY
CREEK
CELLARS
101
MIDLIFE CRISIS
WINERY
RIVERSIDE AVENUE
ANGLIM WINERY
D’Anbino Cellars
ADELAIDA
PASO ROBLES STREET
DONATI FAMILY
VINEYARD
41W
NACIMI
ENTO
Wild Coyote
WINERYLASTABLAS
VINEYARD
LAKE
BETHEL
14th
10th
Christian Lazo
PEACHY
CANYON
ROSSI
15 DEGREES C
WINE SHOP
& BAR
SAN MARCOS
CREEK
6
MISSION
Locatelli
J LOHR
SYLVESTER
BUENA VISTA
Hug Cellars Garretson
Wine Co
N
U
Paso Robles
101
INDIAN VALLEY RD
Not to Scale
CROSS CANYON
UNION
NEAL
EL POMAR
VIHUELA
101
•
Safe
Haven
EBERLE
Firestone
MILL
SPRINGS
LUPINE
UNION
CHAROLAIS
PLEASANT
RIO SECO
VINEYARD
WILD HORSE
SILVER
HORSE
SCULPTERRA
CRESTON
Hansen
Vineyards
Derby Wine
Estates
J. PAUL ROSILEZ
46E
VINA
ROBLES
EOS
ESTATE
ROBERT
HALL
LINNE RD
Penman
Springs
Meridian
BRANCH
Maloy O’Neill
Chumeia
Clautiere
Vineyard
Cass
•
Still Waters
B & E
Vineyards
OLD GROVE
41E
FALCON NEST
CREEK
Santa Margarita
58
LINNE
GENESEO
BIANCHI
LA PANZA
Tobin
James
Villa Valdemosa B&B
Chateau
Margene
POZO VALLEY
To San Luis Obispo (26 miles, see page 28)/
Santa Barbara (133 miles, see page 33)
To I-5
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If You Think Pink…Drink Pink!
Eberle Winery Donates $1 of all Rosé Wine Sales in
October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
In an effort to support National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, Eberle Winery is donating $1 of all Syrah
Rosé wine sales in October to the National Breast Cancer
Foundation, Inc. “Rosé is the perfect wine for fall,” says
winery owner Gary Eberle. “It’s great with turkey and
traditional holiday meals. But what I love about teaming
up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation is the
idea that we can actually make a difference in people’s
lives, one bottle at a time.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women
in the United States and is the second leading cause of
cancer death in women after lung cancer. According to
the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated that about
178,480 women in the United States were found to have
invasive breast cancer in 2007. About 40,460 women
will die from the disease this year. Eberle hopes to raise
money to go toward research to find a cure.
Gary Eberle has a long list of credits to his career. In
1980, he co-founded the Paso Robles appellation and
later became a founding member of the Paso Robles
Vintners and Growers Association. He is also credited as
the first U.S. winemaker to produce a 100% Syrah and
remains one of the highest award-winning California
winemakers for his favorite wine, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Even the White House knows Eberle wine. President
Ronald Reagan chose Eberle Cabernet to take on his
historic trip to China in 1985. And in 2003, Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger served Eberle wine when President
George W. Bush visited California.
Eberle was the first to create underground caves in
San Luis Obispo County to age all of his wines.
Currently, Eberle ages 3,000 barrels in 17,000 square
feet of underground caves located 35 feet below the
winery. Tours of the caves are offered every half hour,
daily, and are complimentary. All wine tasting at Eberle is
complimentary as well. The Wine Spectator calls the
tours at Eberle “One of the best tours on the Central
Coast!”
The 2007 Eberle Syrah Rosé ($16) is available at
Eberle Winery. The winery is located at 3810 Highway
46 East, 3.5 miles east of Highway 101. The tasting room
is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact the winery
by calling (805) 238-9607. Eberle wines are also available
for sale online at www.EberleWinery.com.
Fine Wine...
Fine Art...
Fine Food
1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles
www.vihuelawinery.com
805.226.2010
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Visit some of the newest and most exciting
wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!
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Paso Robles
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BUENA VISTA
UNION
CHAROL AI
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NEAL
J. PAUL
ROSILEZ 46E
EBERLE
EOS
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ROBLES
MILL
ROBERT HALL
RIO SECO
FALCON NEST
SPRINGS
UNION
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SCULPTERRA
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BRANCH
ESTATE
BIANCHI
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VILLA VALDEMOSA B&B
OLD GROVE•
Fine Wine…
Friendl y P eo ple
Open Daily 11-5
4295 Union Road
805-237-8884
www.riosecowine.com
FALCON NEST
VINEYARD & WINERY
Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
sauces. Food available daily.
Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com
Sculpterra
Winery
With its spectacular sculpture gardens featuring larger-than-life
bronze and granite works that include a prancing horse and a
prowling feline, the Sculpterra Winery Tasting Room quickly grabbed
attention in the Paso Robles wine region.
“We wanted to bring something new to the area by combining
outdoor art and the vineyard,” said Paul Frankel, the assistant winemaker
and son of owner Dr. Warren Frankel.
Although the winery is only a year old, the Frankel family has
owned the gorgeous 90-acre ranch in the Linne Valley east of Paso
Robles for nearly 30 years. A pistachio orchard was planted before the
vineyards, and bowls of the estate-grown nuts are on the tasting
room’s attractive stained concrete bar.
The warmly-decorated tasting room, featuring a number of miniature
sculptures that are each for sale, was once a welding shop itself.
African mahogany double doors provide access to the barrel room,
while there is plenty of wood and stone throughout the room. Large
windows provide glimpses of an outdoor picnic area, which includes
a 10-ton granite sculpture of a stalking cat.
While the sculpture gardens are worthy of a visit by themselves,
Sculpterra’s wines are also turning heads.
Cabernet Sauvignon is its flagship varietal, said the younger
Frankel, with both the 2005 and 2006 vintages capturing gold
medals. Besides the Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate vineyards include
plantings of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite
Sirah and Viognier.
Winemaker Shannon O’Neill has also crafted a pair of awardwinning
red blends, “Statuesque” and “Maquette,” a French word
which translated means “little statue.”
The Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is at 5125 Linne
Road just east of Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Thursday
through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter.
More information is available by calling 1-888-302-8881, or visit
the winery’s website at www.sculpterra.com.
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San Luis Obispo Vintners Harvest Celebration
The Central Coast's premier wine tasting and auction is naming the
Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture program as beneficiary to this year’s event
San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announces
its 18th Annual Harvest Celebration November 7th
- 9th at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. More than 50
wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo
region will be featured in this special weekend to
support the improvement of the Cal Poly Wine and
Viticulture Program.
The Harvest Celebration in November is a time
for members of the community and traveling
tourists to come share their love for our local wines
and food while raising funds for our beneficiaries.
Come taste some of San Luis Obispo’s awardwinning
wines while enjoying the scenic views and
the beautiful weather at Avila Beach.
In only ten years of existence, the Wine and Viticulture
program has managed to grow substantially
by drawing new students into the major and beginning
production of three of their very own varietals.
Cal Poly’s Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a new blend
called Mustang Red will be ready for release just in
time for the Harvest Celebration.
“With the help of the SLO Vintner’s Association,
our program at Cal Poly continues to grow and
evolve into something we always hoped it would,”
says July Ackerman, Director of Program Development
for Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture. “We are
honored to be selected as this year’s beneficiary and
can not wait to see our program flourish with your
help.”
Ticket sales for the November Harvest Festival
are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.slowine.com and at “Taste” the San Luis
Obispo Vintners exclusive tasting room in downtown
San Luis Obispo.
LOS OSOS VALLEY RD
To Paso Robles
(26 miles, see page 22)
Shadow Canyon
Cellars
MONTEREY ST
POZO VALLEY
28
SEE CANYON RD
PER
BACCO
CELLARS
KELSEY SEE
CANYON
SANLUISBAYRD
ONTARIO RD
AVILA BEACH
Alapay
Morovino
Avila Beach
CALLE JOAQUIN
SALISBURY VINEYARDS
101
VACHELL
101
S. HIGUERA
MARSH ST
Sextant Winery
OSOS ST
BROAD ST
TANK FARM
Pismo Beach
P a c i f i c O c e a n
SANTA ROSA
BUCKLEY RD
JOHNSON AVE
JOHNSON AVE
ORCUTT
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HINDS AVE
EDNA RD
PRICE CANYON RD
OAK PARK
TANK FARM
BIDDLE RANCH
Edna Valley Winery
Piedra Creek
BY APPOINTMENT
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Cerro Caliente Cellars
101
TOLOSA
WINERY
OAK PARK
CAMINO
SLO
DOWN
PUB
San Luis Obispo
BRISCO
GRAND AVE.
RIGHETTI RD
BAILEYANA AND TANGENT VINEYARDS
Saucelito Canyon
CLAIBORNE
& CHRUCHILL
227
CARPENTER CANYON
NOYES
Wolff Vineyards
Domaine
Alfred
Kynsi
Vineyards
WOOD
WINERY
TRAFFIC
ORCUTT
TIFFANY RANCH
CORBETT
RD
BRIDGE
CANYON RD
BRANCH RD
•
The Casitas
HUASNA RD
TALLEY
VINEYARDS
LOPEZ DR
HUASNA RD
LAETITIA VINEYARD
Barnwood Vineyard
Rancho
Arroyo
Grande
Arroyo Grande
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Kick Off the Harvest Celebration Weekend with
Tolosa Winemaker Dinner, Barrels R Art Auction
Tolosa Winery will host an amazing winemaker dinner on Friday,
November 7. Maegen Loring of the Park Restaurant in San Luis
Obispo will work her magic in the Tolosa kitchen, pairing each course
with the finest of Tolosa wines. As part of the evening’s fun, six oneof-a-kind
wine barrels – creations by six local artists – will be
auctioned to benefit the TEACh Foundation (The Endowment for the
Education of Children) and the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by phone at (805) 782-0500.
Tolosa Winery commissioned six local artists to participate in this
inaugural fund raiser event, Barrels R Art. “Our mission is to provide
a platform for local artists to apply their talent and showcase their
creative synergies to another great art form: the creation of wine,” said
Bob Schiebelhut principal at Tolosa. Each artist was given a 60 gallon
barrel to transform into their unique work of art. Each barrel will be a
one of a kind original.
The barrels will be on display in the Tolosa Tasting Room
through November. An auction
will be held at the gala dinner
with legendary auctioneer
Archie McClaren as Master of
Ceremonies. Guests will have a
chance to mingle with the
artists and bid on the individual
art barrels. TEACh* Foundation
(The Endowment for the
Advancement of Children) was
chosen as the beneficiary for the
evening’s proceeds. The timing
for this funding for local
schools couldn’t be more fortuitous
with the recent state wide
budget cuts. The TEACh*
Foundation goal is to build a
permanent endowment that
will directly be distributed to
the San Luis Coastal Unified
School District – the funds
support all schools grades K-12
in San Luis Coastal Unified.
“The money raised will go
directly to the classroom,
allowing students to participate
in programs that they may not
normally be able to receive,”
Maria Slavin, TEACh Foundation
President, said. “Our
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mission statement is, a quality education is a lifetime gift. We
hope the endowment will continue to grow even after we are all
long gone,” commented Ms. Slavin.
Ticket price is $100 per person, all inclusive and may be purchased
at Tolosa Winery or at www.tolosawinery.com. Tolosa Winery is
located at 4910 Edna Road in San Luis Obispo. The tasting room is
open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Tami Carija or Katie
Noonan for any questions (805) 782-0300.
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Other Harvest Winemaker Dinners, Friday, November 7
• Ancient Peaks Winemaker Dinner at Dorn’s in Morro Bay – Savor an exquisite meal paired
with spectacular wines. $65. Dinner will begin at 5pm; call 805-365-7045 or 805-440-9766.
• Baileyana & Tangent Wineries Winemaker Dinner in Avila Beach – Come join the winemaker,
Christian Roguenant, at The Cove restaurant in Avila Beach. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature
both Baileyana and tangent varietals paired with the cuisine of Chef Wendy Wickstrom, recently
featured in Central Coast Magazine; call 805-269-8209.
• Claiborne & Churchill Winery & Saucelito Canyon Winery: “Double Delight Dinner” – A
joint winemakers dinner at the recently remodeled and expanded Et Voilà Restaurant in San Luis
Obispo, where super-chef/owner José Dahan will prepare a multi-course gourmet dinner to
complement a bounty of great wines from these two stellar wineries; $85, or only $75 for
members of either wine club; 805-544-4066 or 805-543-2111.
• Edna Valley Vineyard: The Mighty Magnum Dinner – A Feast with the Winemaker – Evan
Treadwell from Lido Restaurant at the Dolphin Bay will create a Wine Country-inspired, five-course
menu that will shake some grapes. Edna Valley Vineyard will be pouring from magnums only and
the vines will rocking with Dixieland music. $85 per person, $80 for Wine Club/Founders Club; call
805-544-5855 ext. 42.
• Kynsi Winery with Korbel at Blue – Wine and dine with the winemaking family at Korbel
at Blue. An artistic four-course menu will be created around Kynsi’s finest wines.
Make your reservations early as seating is limited and reservations are required; 805-541-3083
or email info@kynsi.com; $95
• Per Bacco Cellars: Family Style Winemaker Dinner – A Celebration of our 12th Harvest –
Dine at Café Roma with the owners and winemaker in the very place Per Bacco was first dreamed
up. You will be served an exquisite dinner in the traditional Italian family-style. Each course will be
perfectly paired with award-winning wines; 805-787-0485; $60
• Wood Winery: Winemaker Dinner at The Park Restaurant – Enjoy the ultimate “SLO Life”
Winemaker dinner as Chef and Owner Maegan Loring of The Park Restaurant prepares her Rustic
California Cuisine using a lot of what San Luis has to offer paired with Wood Winery Wines. Contact
Sheri at Wood Winery, 805-489-9663.
Julie Johnson
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WINE COUNTRY NEWS
SANTA MARIA
Wine Country
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1
McKeon-
Philips
SKYWAY
Addamo
Vineyards
Orcutt
To San Luis Obispo
(32 miles, see page 28)
BLOSSER
•
Radisson Santa Maria
CLARK
MAIN
BROADWAY
101
STOWELL
COSTA DE ORO
BETTERAVIA
TELEPHONE
DOMINION
Cottonwood
Canyon
SANTA MARIA MESA RD
River Bench
Vineyards
135
Santa Maria
Cambria
KENNETH
VOLK
VINEYARDS
TEPUSQUET
Byron
Rancho Sisquoc
Foxen Vineyards
FOXEN CANYON RD
1
Los Alamos
To
Lompoc
(18 miles, see page 32)/
Solvang (34 miles, see page 32)
Bedford
Thompson
ALISOS CANYON
Curtis
Firestone
Tres Hermanas
STA
ZACA
Zaca Mesa
Fess Parker
Koehler
FOXEN
CANYON RD
154
101
To Solvang
(17 miles, see page 32)
To Los Olivos
(11 miles,
see page 32)
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TH
SAN MARCOS
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Zaca Mesa Winery Appoints New Winemaker
Eric Mosheni was recently named winemaker for Zaca Mesa
Winery. Mohseni joined Zaca Mesa Winery nearly eight years ago as
Enologist, and subsequently was promoted to Assistant Winemaker
and Associate Winemaker. “We are delighted to see Eric develop into
a winemaker able to carry on Zaca Mesa’s style and quality focus and
be able to take them to new heights,” said Brook Williams, president,
Zaca Mesa Winery.
During his tenure at Zaca Mesa, Mohseni has helped fine-tune and
elevate the wine quality, proposed the necessary changes for vineyard
development, refined the winery’s style, changed cellar operations and
experimented with barrel types. The result was creative Rhône varieties
and blends that reflected a sense of place and the unique characteristic
of Zaca Mesa Winery.
Raised in Los Angeles, Mohseni is a graduate of California State
University at Long Beach with a degree in food science and a minor in
chemistry. “The wine bug first bit me in 1997 while working the
harvest at Edna Valley Vineyard. I will never forget the aromas from
barreling down Bien Nacido Pinot Noir into a new oak barrel … it
gave me goose bumps.” Mohseni
furthered his winemaking knowledge
in 1999 by traveling to Hawke’s Bay,
New Zealand, to serve as a member of
the harvest crew of Esk Valley Estate,
the country’s fifth largest vineyard.
Zaca Mesa Winery, located in the
Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara
County, California, is dedicated to
estate grown and bottled Rhône varietal
wines. Zaca Mesa has been
growing grapes on their land since
1973. Today, they hand craft wines
with character and integrity from grapes sustainably grown in their
vineyard. For more information about Zaca Mesa Winery call (805)
688-9339, fax (805) 688-8796, or visit www.zacamesa.com. Zaca
Mesa Winery is located at 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos, CA
93441.
To Santa Maria,
Paso Robles
154
To Hwy. 101
Santa Maria (32 miles, see page 31)
Paso Robles (88 miles, see page 22)
1
To Santa Maria
Palmina
E. CHESTNUT
7TH
D’Vine
Wine
Tasting
Lompoc
Lompoc “Wine Ghetto”
Fiddlehead Cellars
246
1
Babcock
Melville
101
To
Hwy.
101
Foley
Estates
Winery
To Santa Barbara
Los Olivos
Rusack
BALLARD CANYON RD
Epiphany
Daniel Gehrs
Longoria
Wild Heart
Tre Anelli
Los Olivos Tasting Room
Andrew Murray
GRAND AVE
ALAMO PINTADO AVE
CARINA
CELLARS
Carhartt Winery
Consilience
Alexander & Wayne and Arthur Earl
Scott Cellars
SILVER WINES
ALAMO PINTADO AVE
(Wine Country)
BASELINE
Beckmen
REFUGIO
154
ROBLAR AVE
Roblar
Winery
Brander & Domaine
Santa Barbara
EDISON
Bridlewood
MORA
ALAMOPINTADO RD
Foley
Estates
Winery
To Lompoc
(18 miles)
To
Hwy. 1
246
SANTA ROSA AVE
Buellton
SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
Sanford
Casa Cassara
Lafond
INDUSTRIAL
Alma Rosa
AVE OF THE FLAGS
BALLARD CANYON RD
Ballard
CHALKHILL
To
Santa
Barbara
(43 miles, see page 33)
ATTERDAG
2ND
G
OAK
MOLLE
PARK
1ST
PARK
Solvang
Honeywood/
Olde Mission Wine Co.
Cabana/Wondering Dog Wine Bar
TRIO
Shoestring
Casa Cassara
Tastes of the Valleys
Hitching Post Presidio
246
Lucas & Lewellen
STOLPMAN
Kalyra
Mosby VIGNA LADONNA
Lion’s Peak/Mission Meadow Winery
Royal Oaks
Mandolina
Alisal Cellars
Bellissima
Sunstone
101
Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars
COPENHAGEN
ALISAL
MISSION
Blackjack
Lincourt
Rideau
Buttonwood
REFUGIO
QUESTA
S O N
EDI
Santa Ynez Wine Cellar
Santa Ynez
Artiste
Inn• SAGUNTO
Chumash
Casino
To Santa Barbara
(29 miles, see page 33)
MEADOWVALE
Gainey
246
SantaYnez
Not to Scale
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Boat Parade, Snow, Santa
& Fireworks Featured
at 23rd Santa Barbara
Parade of Lights
Celebrate the 23nd anniversary of the Santa Barbara Parade of
Lights on Sunday, December 7th at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Save
the date as nearly 35 boats dress up in colored lights and parade
around the Harbor.
Bring your camera for a photo with Santa and friends at Santa’s
Village from 3 to 6 p.m. Santa arrives at 3 p.m. escorted by Harbor
Patrol and his elves. Santa’s Village has become a cherished holiday
activity for children of all ages. Located on the City Pier in the Harbor
(below Brophy’s), Santa’s Village will feature 12 tons of snow from the
North Pole, holiday carolers and special treats from Santa Barbara
Maritime Museum.
Come early to cheer on your favorite boats as they prepare for the
Boat Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year’s boat parade theme is
“23 Skidoo.” This American slang phrase became popular during the
Roaring Twenties. Best viewing locations include Stearns Wharf and
the Breakwater in the Harbor. Bring warm coats. For more information,
call (805) 897-1962 or visit the City’s website at
www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Fireworks immediately following the Boat Parade.
The 2008 Santa Barbara Annual Parade of Lights activities take
place December 7 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the harbor and Stearns
Wharf. Admission is free.For more information, call (805) 897-1962.
MISSION
101
STATE
To Solvang
(34 miles, see page 32)
OLIVE
ANAPAMU
ANACAPA
N SALSIPUEDES
Carr Winery
Coquelicot
MILPAS
E GUITERREZ
Geisinger
Kalyra
Winery
Oreana
MONTECITO
Santa Barbara
Winery
Santa Barbara
Jaffurs
Wine Cellars
Whitcraft
P a c i f i c O c e a n
Summerland
Winery
101
Stearns Wharf Vintners
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N RICE AVE
N ELEVAR ST
KINETIC DR
VENTURA COUNTY
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S LA LUNA AVE
33
N VENTURA AVE
33
OLD CREEK RD
CREEK RD
E OJAI AVE
Ojai
Old Creek Ranch
Winery
S SIGNAL ST
E VENTURA
S MONTGOMERY ST
Casa
Barranca
BLVD
150
Herzog
Wine
Cellars
DEL NORTE BLVD
CENTRAL AVE
CANTARA
CELLARS
Oxnard
WOOD RD
AVIADOR ST
VERDULERA
101
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VENTURA COUNTY
VENTURA BLVD
Camarillo
LAS POSAS RD
LAS POSAS RD
E DAILY DR
Rancho
Ventavo
(Opening Soon)
FIR ST
Bella
Victorian
Vineyard
ELM DR
(Opening Soon)
ARNEILL RD
LEWIS RD
DAWSON PL
Camarillo
Custom
Crush
(Opening Soon)
S DAWSON DR
LEWIS RD
CAMINO DEL SOL
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VENTURA COUNTY
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic – Friends of the Phil to Host
An Italian Gala Featuring Five Talented Young Artists
New conductor Richard Rintoul to be introduced
at Italian Gala November 13th at Alessio Ristorante.
The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic – Friends of the Phil, a nonprofit
organization founded to give local young artists a unique
professional performance experience – will host a private reception,
dinner and concert featuring its new conductor Richard Rintoul and
five extraordinary soloists. The dinner event, to be held November
13th at Alessio Ristorante in Thousand Oaks, will raise funds to
support its ongoing concert series, which provides exceptional
young artists in Ventura County and neighboring communities a
“first-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to perform with a professional
symphony orchestra. The reception begins at 4:30 p.m. with
dinner and performances starting at 6 p.m.
“The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic is the only orchestra in the
country assembled specifically as a collaborative performance
partner showcasing amazing young people with extraordinary
talent. We are fortunate to have some of the most promising young
musicians grace our community, and the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic
is dedicated to giving them the opportunity to experience the
excitement and sense of achievement that comes from performing
professionally,” said Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Founder Edward
Francis. “This event, like our concert series, allows us to bring
tomorrow’s leading classical performers to our community today.
For many, it is a dream-come-true, because the opportunities are so
rare.”
The La Dolce Vita evening will feature performances by 17-yearold
pianist Daniel Lessler playing the Rigoletto Paraphrase by Franz
Liszt, violinist Trina Boman, 16, playing Havanaise by Saint-Saens,
11-year-old pianist David Fraley performing My Favorite Things by
Rogers/Hammerstein-Hough, Travis Nunn, a vocal major at Pepperdine
University will sing two arias by Donizetti: Come Paride and
Sull’onda cheta e bruna. Concluding the recital will be pianist
Landon Baumgard presenting Transcendental Etude #10 by Liszt.
The evening begins with a reception where patrons will have the
opportunity to meet the orchestra’s newly appointed conductor.
The evening will be capped by a fine Italian dining experience.
A $50 donation for adults and $30 for students (ages 13 to 18
years) includes the reception beginning at 4:30 p.m., dinner and
concert, and an opportunity to meet Dr. Rintoul and Alessio’s
renowned chef, Rudy Hernandez (hors d’oeuvres are included, with
a no-host bar; all well drinks are $5). VIP tables of six, eight and ten
may be reserved in advance.
Alessio Ristorante is located in the Paseo Market Place Shopping
Center at 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Westlake Village.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting
Sharon Pittman, assistant@kbergmangroup.com, (805) 937-
9199 ext. 205 or the evening’s Chairperson Klara Bergman,
(805) 260-6444.
The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization,
offers an annual series of three concerts performed at
Camarillo United Methodist Church and then repeated at the Thousand
Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. These concerts feature talented young
solo artists from Ventura County and neighboring communities
supported by a professional symphony orchestra. Each soloist is
selected based on formal auditions judged by music professors,
performing artists and music industry experts. Once selected the
performers participate in a “sitzen,” a one-on-one rehearsal with the
Philharmonic’s conductor, as well as two rehearsals with the
orchestra, before presenting two performances for community
patrons. For more information on the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic’s
programs, or to support the opportunities it creates for local
youth, visit the website, www.tophil.org, or contact the office, (805)
376-2485, or Mr. Francis, edwardfrancis@roadrunner.com or Klara
Bergman (805) 260-6444. For information about auditions, email
auditions@tophil.org.
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• wine shop
• restaurant
• hotel property
• visitor service
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★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 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
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X
★ Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X
Bella Luna – Templeton
Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
★ Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel
By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X
★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X
★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X
Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Opening November
849 13th St; 805 727-4720 Daily 12-5 X X X
★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-7
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X
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Derby Estates – Paso Robles Daily
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X
Doce Robles – Paso Robles
Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
★ Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X
★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X
★ Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X
★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X
★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
Hice Cellars – Paso Robles
Th-Mo
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles
Th-Mo
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles
Daily
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
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★ J Lohr – Paso Robles
Daily
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
★ J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5:30 X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
★ Jada Winery – Paso Robles
Fr-Su
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
Kukkula – Templeton
By
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles
By Appt,
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
★ Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11:30-6 X X
★ Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-6
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X
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Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
★ Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles
Th-Mo
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel
Fr-Su
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles
We-Su
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles
Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles
Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles
Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
★ San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
Scott Aaron – Templeton
Sa-Su
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
★ Silver Horse – San Miguel
Fr-Mo
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel
By
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Summerwood – Paso Robles
Daily
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
★ Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
Tablas Creek – Paso Robles
Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Terry Hoage – Paso Robles
By
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles
Fr-Mo
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles
Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
VinFuzion – Paso Robles
We-Su
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
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Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
★ Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
York Mountain – Templeton Daily
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
ZinAlley – Templeton
Fr-Su
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
S A N T A
M A R G A R I T A
★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
S A N L U I S O B I S P O
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
THIS WEEK’S WINE COUNTRY CRITTER
2300 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Breed: Italian Greyhound/mutt
Favorite Past times: Greeting wine tasters,
sleeping in the winery office and stealing
the bottle bags from behind the bar when
no one is looking.
Can Be Found … In the tasting room or on
the dog show circuit where he is otherwise
know as Littlelluvs Prost Trumer Pils.
Special Notes: Named after the beer
Trumer Pils, his Dad works at Firestone
Walker Brewery and his Mom works at Firestone
Vineyard, but he has a secret liking
for strawberry daiquiris….shhhhh don’t tell!
Favorite Things: Squeaky Wine Bottle toy.
P.S. we sell them in the tasting room, too.
If you see me … Chase me! I love to run
as I have lots of puppy energy.
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Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
★ Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach
Th-Mo
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X
★ Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X
★ Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X
★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X
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By
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt
★ Costa de Oro – Santa Maria
Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos
Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos
Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria
By
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt
★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X
Koehler – Los Olivos
Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos
Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
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O L I V O S
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
Arthur Earl – Los Olivos
Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Bernat – at Los Olivos Café
Daily
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
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The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos
Daily
2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Consilience – Los Olivos
Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos
Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos
Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos
Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Scott Cellars – Los Olivos
Th-Mo
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos
Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
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Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos
Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L L T O N
Alma Rosa – Buellton
Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc
By
805-736-9957 Appt X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc
Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton
We-Mo
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc
By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc
Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc
By
805-686-0850 Appt
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc
By
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton
By
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton
Daily
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X
Palmina – Lompoc
Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc
Daily
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X
★ Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X
S O L V A N G
★ Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
★ DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang
By
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt
Lincourt Winery – Solvang
Daily
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
Mandolina Wines – Solvang
Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
Royal Oaks – Solvang
Daily
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang
Daily
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
★ Trio – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
Tasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines
Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
★ Vigna Ladonna – Solvang
Daily
1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE 12-7ish X X
S A N T A
Y N E Z
Artiste – Santa Ynez
Daily
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez
Daily
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Sunstone – Santa Ynez
Daily
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
S A N T A
B A R B A R A
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Jaffurs – Santa Barbara
Fr-Su
819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X
V E N T U R A
C O U N T Y
Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fri-Sun
2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo
300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
Opening Soon
★ Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Casa Barranca – Ojai
Fri-Sun
208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ventura Opening Soon
10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132
Rancho Ventavo – Camarillo Opening Soon
1690 Ventura Blvd, 805-529-4221 Early 2009
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