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RANCH
VINEYARD
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PISMO
BEACH
WINERY
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FIRESTONE
VINEYARD
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J&J
CELLARS
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ATASCADERO
WINE FEST
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WINE ESTATES
OPENS
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PHANTOM
RIVERS
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HEARST
CASTLE
Morro
Bay
Paso
Robles
• San Simeon
Cambria YORK
1
MOUNTAIN
46W
•
Cayucos
•
101
41
•
•
1
•
Avila Beach
Pismo
Beach
•
San Miguel
227
46E
Templeton
41
• Atascadero
San Luis Obispo
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• •
PASO ROBLES
EDNA VALLEY
Arroyo
Grande
101
166
Santa•
Maria
•
Orcutt
ARROYO GRANDE
VALLEY
•
Lompoc
1
P a c i f i c O c e a n
SANTA MARIA
SANTA
RITA
HILLS
VALLEY
246
Buellton
58
166
Los
Olivos
•
Solvang
• • •
SANTA
YNEZ
VALLEY
CHUMASH
CASINO
Santa Ynez
154
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San Luis Obispo
& Santa Barbara
Counties
Getting to Paso Robles
TRAVEL TIME
FROM MILES (Average)
San Francisco 204 3hrs 15min
Sacramento 266 4hrs 15min
San Jose 158 2hrs 30min
Monterey 116 2hrs
Getting to Santa Barbara
San Francisco 326 5hrs 30min
Sacramento 388 6hrs 15min
San Jose 280 4hrs 45min
Monterey 238 4hrs
Paso Robles 123 2hrs 15min
Getting to Ventura
San Francisco 353 5hrs 45min
Sacramento 393 6 hrs
San Jose 307 5hrs
Monterey 265 4hrs 30min
Paso Robles 149 2hrs 30min 5
Santa Barbara 27 30 min
101
Santa
Barbara
•
150
Ojai
•
33
150
Ventura
•
Camarillo
126
23
118
• • Thousand
Oxnard • Oaks
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PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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SAN LUIS OBISPO/PISMO BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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HALTER RANCH VINEYARD
Presenting its Newest Rhône-Style Blend
by Melissa Chavez
At Halter Ranch Vineyard, its Adelaida
District location provides growing characteristics
for some of the region’s most flavorful
grapes. In view of undisturbed oaks, the
tasting room gardens also offers visitors restful
surrounds to enjoy some of the best Rhône
and Bordeaux vintages Paso Robles has to
offer.
A decade ago, Hansjörg Wyss saw an
opportunity to purchase breathtaking ranch
property just minutes west of Downtown
Paso Robles. At the front of the parcel is a
1880 Victorian-era farmhouse. It is here
where the lovingly restored cornerstone of the
Adelaida District holds court. Beyond the
home, historic barn and outbuilding, are
nearly 240 planted acres that make up the
Halter Ranch estate vineyards.
Wyss, a Swiss-born business entrepreneur
and philanthropist, is also a devoted land
preservationist who made possible the
conservation of 4.4 million acres of unspoiled
western United States forestland. Not surprisingly,
he likewise saw to it that his 960-acre
ranch would be stewarded in earnest by
utilizing a variety of some of the most sustainable
methods available.
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AUTUMN EVENTS AT HALTER RANCH
LATE SUMMER DINNER IN THE OLIVE ORCHARD
Saturday, September 4, 2010, at 6 p.m.
Enjoy the bountiful offerings of summer gardens with a casual meal under the
canopy of 70-year-old olive trees. Chef Meghan Loring will design seasonal
plates to pair with Halter Ranch wines. Cost: $65.
A DAY WITH COOKBOOK AUTHOR DIANE WORTHINGTON
Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 9 a.m.
Learn tips on how to develop your own recipes and become a creative cook! The
day starts at the farm and ends up in the vineyard’s Victorian Farmhouse kitchen.
This is an all-day event that includes market visits, lunch, dinner, a cooking class
and more. Cost: $195.
2006 ANCESTOR RELEASE DINNER
Saturday, October 9, 2010, at 6 p.m.
Set in the Historic Halter Ranch Barn, this annual harvest dinner celebrates
the release of the 2006 Ancestor. Chef Claud Beltran has designed a menu to
pair perfectly with this award-winning vintage for a truly magical evening at
Halter Ranch Vineyard. Cost: $105.
To make reservations for these fall events,
call 805.226.9455 or visit www.halterranch.com.
While Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
grapes dominate, the array extends to lesserknown
varieties grown in calcareous shale
and clay loam, such as Tannat and Picpoul
grapes. Winegrower Mitch Wyss (unrelated to
Hansjörg Wyss) not only farms and oversees,
he is a willing docent with a natural propensity
for educating others as to the importance
of preservation, respect for the land and the
bounty it offers.
“We have a long-term commitment to the
production of high-quality estate fruit and
vines,” says Mitch. Such obligation is demonstrated
through their environmental conservation
and California history represented in
the property. Halter Ranch utilizes sustainable
practices in the vineyard and is SIP-Certified.
Their diverse, 100% family-owned estate
vineyard offers 20 varieties, “which give us
optimum choices for creative blends.”
One such blend is dubbed “Ancestor.” The
Estate Reserve blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec grapes pays
homage to a 55-foot-tall leafy patriarch that
overlooks the ranch on a nearby hill. The
American Forestry Association estimates the
several-hundred-year-old Coastal Live Oak
tree to be the largest in existence. Wide and
welcoming, its branches stretch 120 feet wide
with a seemingly endless umbrella of shade.
Each year, the historic Halter Ranch barn is
the setting for an annual Ancestor release
dinner in its honor.
New wines, new facility
Halter Ranch winemaker, Bill Sheffer, is
well respected in the Paso Robles Appellation.
His 25 years of experience includes assistant
winemaker positions at Adelaida Cellars and
J. Lohr Winery, prior to working as head
winemaker at Eberle Winery. (Gary Eberle
counts Sheffer as among the most
“outstanding” winemakers in the entire
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egion.) Sheffer’s varied experience
at leading wineries in Chile,
New Zealand and Spain also
provides Halter Ranch a distinct
advantage in the cellar.
One example of Sheffer’s
creativity is a twist on a crowd
favorite, Halter Ranch GSM
(Grenache, Mourvedre and
Syrah), in which modest
amounts of Counoise and
Cinsault were added to create the
2007 Côtes de Paso. It earned
gold at the San Diego International
Wine Competition along
with a 2007 Syrah, both of which
are new releases. The Côtes de
Paso is a classic Southern Rhonestyle
blend that delivers a “desirable
mid-palate weight to the
blend and a peppery note to the
aroma,” says Sheffer, Halter
Ranch Vineyard also offers a
GSM Rosé and they released a
Côtes de Paso Blanc this past fall.
In 2011, Halter Ranch will
unveil a new, multilevel winery
building adjacent their existing
winery. The ranch entrance will
connect to the vineyard and
winery via a new Tablas Creek
bridge crossing. Forwardthinking
principles will be incorporated,
such as gravity flow, to
lessen manipulation of the grapes
from de-stemmer to barrel.
This modern facility is
designed to best utilize green
building techniques. The new
winery will be a versatile venue
for lots to do at Halter Ranch,
including trade tastings and
events for the public, including
tours, seminars, winery dinners,
festivals and annual events.
Halter Ranch Vineyard is
located at 8910 Adelaida Road,
Paso Robles. Call (805) 226-
9455. The tasting room is open
daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with
vineyard tours by appointment.
Visit www.halterranch.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ONGOING
North County Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 805-748-1109
• Atascadero: Wed, 3-6 pm
• Paso Robles: Tue, 3-6 pm
• Baywood/Los Osos: Mon, 2-4:30 pm • Templeton: Sat, 9am-12:30pm
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
Explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast outdoors. Ten unique
day trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big
Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. All trips include
necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s).
Bike rentals available. $79-$119, Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Band Summer Performances
Welcomes area High School and Junior High School musicians to play with the
Band during the summer months. www.slocountyband.org, 805-543-5691
JULY 8-11
2010 Central Coast Wine Classic
A magnificent four-day event of the wineries of the Central Coast, including
barrel tasting, gourmet dinners (even one at Hearst Castle!), winery dinners,
symposiums & cooking demonstrations, silent and live auctions and reserve
tastings. Truly one of the highlight events of the Central Coast. Events priced
individually or as a package, 805-544-1285, www.centralcoastwineclassic.org
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub
Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole
calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo
Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!
The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday. 7pm, Invent a brand
new flavor and watch it being made! 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
JUNE 4
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers
Popular evening with the winemaker. Join John & Linda for a fun evening of
tasting John's favorites. $5/tasting fee, complimentary for wine club members.
Appetizers. 805-481-WINE , www.phantomrivers.com
JUNE 26
Phantom Rivers
at the Atascadero Wine Festival
Join Gary & Diana for the Atascadero Wine Festival. They will be pouring their
wines at this popular wine festival from 4-8pm. Stop by and say hi.
805-481-WINE, www.phantomrivers.com
ATASCADERO
JUNE 26
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
The evening experience will encompass a wine and culinary adventure to excite
your palette. Food vendors will showcase their finest cuisine and suggest wine
pairings based on the varietals available at the event. And with 80 wineries
participating, it promises to be a great evening. Visitors will enjoy an array of
juried fine art created by local artists as well as the inviting lakeside environment.
Sway again to the music of the Mighty Croon Dogs. All very exciting!
4-8pm to take advantage of Atascadero’s warm summer evenings. $40/in
advance, $45/at the door, 805 466-2044, www.atascaderowinefestival.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS JUNE 15 - AUGUST 25
9th Annual Saturday in the Park
Summer BBQ & Concert Series in Atascadero
On Saturday evenings, the City of Atascadero Community Services Dept. hosts a
Summer Concert Series. Enjoy music of various styles. Pacific Harvest Catering
provides a delicious meal at each concert and the Central Coast Zoo Society
sells wine and beer. Atascadero Kayak & Sail is open throughout the summer
offering pedal boats, bicycles and fishing equipment available for rent.
5-7pm, 805-461-5000, www.atascaderochamber.org
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach through Thanksgiving
Artists paint & present their work, 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING FRIDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18
Avila Beach Fish & Farmer’s Market
Great food, fresh local produce and fresh seafood. Over 40 vendors, live
entertainment, contests and prizes. Fun for the whole family. 805-602-8266
www.visitavilabeach.com/thingstodo.html
ONGOING FRIDAY EVENING
Winemaker Showcase
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, wine education, live jazz and
a complementary wine tasting centered around a local leading winery
at The Gardens of Avila Restaurant. 5:30-8pm, free, 805-595-7395
ONGOING
The New Patio is Open at Wood Winery!
Perfect for enjoying a glass of wine. The best view in Avila Beach! Every
Friday open till 8pm to enjoy the Avila Beach Fish & Farmers Market
11am-6pm daily, 7 pm Saturday, www.wildwoodwine.com, 805-545-9663
JULY 2
Alapay Avila Baywatch Sunset Cruise
Port San Luis, cruise Avila Bay with Scott & Rebecca during sunset listening to
live music by guitarist Steve Myers, enjoying catered appetizers by Julie Scott of
Central Coast Green Cuisine & drinking delicious Alapay wines.
Exciting whale watching last year. Friends & family welcome, 6:30-8:30pm
$70, RSVP, 805-595-2632, info@alapaycellars.com www.alapaycellars.com
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the waterfront
on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine
and converse with the artists. Open late till 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’s
Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with Winemaker
Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppe's
personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and
exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com
JUNE 5
3rd Annual Morro Bay Music Festival
The Music Festival features an eclectic mix of musical styles, seafood BBQ, great
microbrews, a variety of vendors and the Central Coast's largest outdoor dance
floor. 11am-7pm, free, 800-366-6043, www.mbmusicfest.com
JULY 3-5, SEPTEMBER 4-6
Art in the Park
City Park, Vendors from all over the state to display their variety of arts and
crafts. Morro Bay Art Association. 805-772-2504, www.morrobay.org
JULY 4
Morro Bay 4th of July
Enjoy a day of family activities at Tidelands Park, Live music, food, vendors, kids
games and more. Don’t miss it! Festivities begin at 12:00 pm. Morro Bay
Chamber of Commerce, 805-772-4467, www.morrobay.org
JULY 10
Rock to Pier Run
Runners run the six mile stretch from the rock in Morro Bay to the pier in
Cayucos. Morro Bay Parks and Recreation, 805-772-6278, www.morrobay.org
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Making Sense of Scents
at Wild Horse Winery
Learn how to properly taste & smell some of your favorite Wild Horse wines &
find naturally occurring aromas. $20 per person, Saturdays by appointment at
12, 2 & 3:30pm. Limit 8 people. Call for reservations or for groups more than 8.
Templeton, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar
Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly
means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine
club. Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton
RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Indulge Level 4 Winery Feature
Downtown Paso Robles, A different winery each week. All wines will be
available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Wine & the Arts
Join the Downtown Wineries the first Saturday of every month as they celebrate
local artists, musicians & wine. Check out our website for information on the
artists being featured! 4-7pm, 805-227-6813, www.anglimwinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Discovery Wine Class at Eberle Winery
Seminar includes basic wine tasting, evolution of wine from grape to bottle,
history of Eberle Winery and the Paso Robles wine region, wine tasting and
tour. In private tasting room in the wine cave. $15,10-11:30am, 805-238-9607
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE
Etty Klinger & Julie Dunn Art Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
Watercolors, tempera batik and more! Visit Castoro during the month of June
for a truly beautiful selection. www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE
Lynn Duron at Ortman Family Vineyards
Features silk painting by combining dyes, resists and paints on silk, then
stretching the silk on canvas. Lynn continues to explore ideas in collage and
mixed media and enjoys creating art pieces that have a positive and transforming
effect on others. www.OrtmanVineyards.com, 805-237-9009
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night
BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages
welcome. 6-9pm, free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week, 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s Hospitality Catering
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guests
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAY
Date Night Concert Series at La Bellasera
Enjoy live music in an intimate setting in La Bellasera's beautiful conference
room. 7pm, $15, 805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Collection of military aircrafts, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm
805-238-9317, www.ewarbirds.org
ONGOING
15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar
Templeton, 805-434-1554
• Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm
• Thursday: Food & Wine Pairing, $25, 5-7pm
• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore!!! Orders must be in by 7pm
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ONGOING
Tastings at Meridian Winery
805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com, open daily 10am-5pm
• Limited Release Tasting-$5: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines.
Tasting fee refunded with wine purchase.
• Cheese & Wine Pairing-$10: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines
paired with five gourmet cheeses from Vivant Fine Cheese of Paso Robles.
Includes logo cheese board.
• Chocolate & Wine Pairing-$10: A selection of four tasting room exclusive reds
paired with four artisan dark chocolates by Scharffen Berger of Berkeley.
Includes logo cheese board.
ONGOING
2nd Sunday Wine Down at Hearthstone
Enjoy music and delicious food with their fine wine.
www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544
ONGOING
Go Ballooning
Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San
Miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude
of a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per
trip. Weather permitting. Call for reservations. 805-458-1530
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Live Music in the Tasting Room
Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company at Eos. 12-3pm
www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562
JUNE 5
Sausage-making Workshop with Winemaker
Bill Sheffer at Halter Ranch
Winemaker Bill Sheffer has become master sausage maker. Come for a cooking
class and stay to share wine and a delicious lunch at the Victorian Farmhouse.
10:30am-1:30pm $45, Club discounts, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977
JUNE 5
Ortman Family Vineyards presents First Saturday—
Wine & The Arts
Featuring art by Lynn Duron and live music by Wine Country Troubadour John
Zamora. Light appetizers and wine by the glass available. 5-7pm
www.OrtmanVineyards.com, 805-237-9009
JUNE 5
5th Annual Baby and Children’s Fair
Paso Robles Downtown City Park, many booths from health care, prenatal and
infant care, children’s resources, face painting by Freckles the Clown and more.
Vendors offering locally, hand-made products and other great deals for your
baby, children and family. 10am-3pm, free
Sponsored by Kahuna Kids and COAST 101.3 FM, 805-238-4103
JUNE 6
7th Annual Paso Pinot & Paella Festival
Templeton Community Park, Mingle with the winemakers, discover how the
sense of place is reflected in each bottle & why Paso Robles is legendary for its
friendliness. Breathe in the aromas of saffron and seafood as the paellas
simmer on the pans. Taste why leading food magazines identify this area as a
great place for wonderful cuisine made with locally grown and farm fresh
ingredients. 2-5pm, $65, 805-239-2565 www.pinotandpaella.com
JUNE 6
Artist Reception at Castoro Cellars
Visit their beautiful gallery and meet their June artists, Etty Klinger and Julie
Dunn. Enjoy refreshments & Castoro wine while you browse. On their outdoor
stage, local singer/songwriter Jon Ward will provide the musical backdrop.
1-3pm, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
JUNE 12
Americana with the Houston Jones Band
at Castoro Cellars
A California based high-octane Americana quintet. The band's blend of musical
spices like bluegrass, rock, folk, blues, gospel and Celtic, seamlessly mixes tight
vocal harmonies and lightning fast picking into a tasty stew of Americana.
$22, 7:30pm, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
JUNE 12
Annual Model Railroad Day
Paso Robles City Library, This event is sure to delight train fans young and old
and will feature a Model Railroad Yard Sale with great deals on new and used
model train gear. 1-am-4pm, 805-458-8734, www.slomra.org
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JUNE 19
Art & Wine in the Vines at Sylvester
Enjoy an afternoon of art, wine and sunshine while you stroll amongst row
after row of art displays nestled among the lawn of their beautiful, grassy
Wine Park. 12-4pm, 805-227-4000, www.sylvesterwinery.com
JUNE 19
Gouda Party at Sylvester
A rare opportunity to taste the Gouda produced each spring when Dutch cows
have their first taste of the fresh young spring pastures. Produced in limited
quantities and for only a limited time. Compare it to traditional & extra aged
Gouda. Will be expertly paired with wine by Sylvester’s Cheese Expert.
11am-6pm, $10, free/Flock 805- 227-4000, www.sylvesterwinery.com
JUNE 20
The Martin Paris Trio & Tim Pacheco
at Castoro Cellars
The Lazy Locals Concert Series continues with a double bill: Martin Paris and
Tim Pacheco. An afternoon of great live music in the shade at their Tasting
Room. 1-4pm, free, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
JUNE 20
Father's Day Afternoon Lunch & Bocce Ball
at Eberle Winery
Wood-fire oven pizzas, salads and bread sticks catered by Cahoot's Catering.
With Eberle wines and plenty of bocce ball fun, Dad will enjoy the gorgeous
vineyard views while relaxing on the deck or playing around with the gang.
12-2pm, $35/adults (wine included), $15/6-12, under 5 /free
www.eberlewinery.com/events, RSVP, events@eberlewinery.com
JUNE 20
Celebrate Father’s Day at Jada
Give the gift of a fine bottle of wine to the man of the day! Gourmet cheeses
paired with fine wines. Sample new release 2009 XCV! www.jadavineyard.com
JUNE 26
Halter Ranch Summer Solstice Dinner
Join them for an intimate dinner on their covered bridge over the Las Tablas
Creek! Enjoy Estate wines paired with gourmet foods. Chef Claud Beltran of
Claud & Co. caters a 3-course family style menu. Limited seating, 6-10pm
$65, wine club discounts apply, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977
JUNE 26
Trading Day & Kids Flea Market
Paso Robles Downtown City Park, Will bring together collectors, dealers,
crafters and garden-variety pack rats for the “North County’s largest yard sale.”
Also the Kids’ Flea Market will offer third through eighth graders the chance to
be entrepreneurs for the day. 9am-3pm, 805-238-4103
JUNE 26
A Night of Comedy at Eos
Join local comedian Bob Fernandez as he presents a night of great laughs and
fun times! Headlining the show is Lisa Alvarado from "Last Comic Standing"
along with Laura Rosenberg from the Laugh Factory. Eos Estate Winery will
have snacks, treats and wine by the glass and bottle available for purchase!
$18, $15/Wine Club 805-239-2562 ext 22, meghan@eosvintage.com
JULY 4
4th of July Celebration
at Robert Hall Winery
Their annual celebration kicks off with tunes from Unfinished Business and a
traditional BBQ meal from The Rib Line of SLO. Enjoy a perfect view of the
Barney Schwartz Park fireworks show from their Amphitheatre. Tickets include
one non-alcoholic drink ticket and a BBQ meal. Wine and non-alcoholic refreshments
are available to purchase. 5-10pm, $32.50/CC Members, $37.50
$15 children (ages 6-12), www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616 ext. 24
JULY 4
4th of July Celebration
at Firestone Vineyard
Dine on Santa Maria Style Red Oak Barbeque and enjoy live music from Lemon
Street Orange County’s premier cover band. Play horseshoes and taste Firestone
Vineyard wine. Bring blankets and chairs to relax on the lawn and watch the
firework show. No outside alcohol allowed, wine available for purchase.
6-10pm, $49, $39/Wine Club, $15/6-20yrs, under 5/free
RSVP, 805-591- 8050, ksmith@firestonewine.com
JULY 4
Fireworks Show & Live Music at Meredian
Dance the night away to live Cajun-Rock beats of The Blues Box Bayou Band.
Bring along your low-back lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy our fantastic fireworks
show exploding over the vineyards! Picnic dinners by Cahoot's Catering,
ice cream by Doc Burnstein's and Meridian wine will all be available for
purchase.Gates open at 6pm. 805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Shell Beach Farmers Market
Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan
vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family
fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
JUNE 4
Wine, Waves & Beyond at Pismo Beach Winery
Join them in the "Barrel to Barrel" event at the Cliffs Resort. This food and wine
event benefits the Association of Amputee Surfers, www.AmpSurf.com. They
will be pouring their newly released wines including Barbera, Petite Sirah and
Pinot Noir. 5-8pm, www.pismobeachwinery.com
JUNE 6
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights
This 32rd annual elegant garden party is held on the tranquil and beautiful
grounds of the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach. Enjoy live
music while tasting a wide array of delicious foods and beverages. Bid on silent
auction items featuring local art, hand-crafted jewelry, premium and reserve
wines and much more. 11:30am-3:30pm, $100, 805-544-2498
JUNE 6
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Over 130 vendors. Artists include: pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, paintings,
sculpture, photography and more! The event also features live music, art
demos, BBQ, coffee & pastries, specialty foods, massage, plants & flowers.
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, www.artintheparkshellbeach.com
JULY 3
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Over 130 vendors. Artists include: pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, paintings,
sculpture, photography and more! The event also features live music, art
demos, BBQ, coffee & pastries, specialty foods, massage, plants & flowers.
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, www.artintheparkshellbeach.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experience guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the majesty
and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese
at Tolosa
Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is
paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. Reservations
recommended, 11am-4pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Reserve Flight Tastings at Tolosa Vineyards
In the Heritage Room. Flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone style
wines or even a vertical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club
members, 805-782-0500 x10, jshakley@tolosawinery.com
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE
Carol Talley Art Exhibition
at Talley Vineyards
While adept at a variety of mediums, the primary focus of her body of work is
plein air pastel landscapes representing the sea, bluffs, fields, marshes and
tides of the region she loves. talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in
all media – paintings, sculpture, photography & more. 11am-5pm daily except
Tuesdays, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Music at Mother’s Tavern
Upscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
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ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in
the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese
6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
JUNE 4, 11,18 & 25
Summer Nights at Edna Valley Vineyard
Live music, wine & appetizers for purchase. No outside food or drink.
5-7 pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
JUNE 5
SLO Wine & Grill Affair
Filipponi Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars, features eleven local wineries, eleven
grilled sensations. Delectable bites of signature grilled dishes paired with their
own, select wines. Local celebrity judges will pick the best food and wine
paring. Live music by “Late Harvest,” local landscape art by Rosanne Seitz,
native plants and gardening items from Growing Grounds Downtown and
gourmet samples from local vendors. 12-4pm, $35, $40 at the door
Parking free, shuttle, 805-541-5144, ext. 174, www.T-MHA.org.
JUNE 5
Twilight on the Terrace at Hearst Castle
This balmy evening of fine wines and delicious gourmet delicacies features
supporting roles from stunning scenery and jasmine-scented gardens. Browse
the outdoor gallery of original works created by renowned California Plein Air
artists. By invitation each year, a handpicked group of artists lose themselves
for two days in the natural beauty of La Cuesta Encantada, painting diverse
and magnificent works of art for this premier fine art exhibit. Proceeds from
the sale of the paintings fund ArtReach, pairing at-risk youth with artist
mentors to nurture partnership and creativity. $175 $150/Preferred Members
805-927-2138, www.friendsofhearstcastle.org
JUNE 6
Marianne Talley Fun Run at Talley Vineyards
Join 500 of your friends and neighbors for the annual fun run. Three events: 5K
Run, 1-Mile Walk and 1-Mile Youth Run for ages 0-13. The course for all three
events is on dirt paths and trails through the Rincon Vineyard at Talley Vineyards.
Proceeds from the Fun Run benefit the Marianne Talley Foundation,
which funds scholarships for college-bounds students from Arroyo Grande High
School. www.talleyvineyards.com, RSVP Heather, 805-782-0500 x 15
JUNE 25
Meet the Winemakers at Laetitia
Join them for their extended hours tasting event with their winemakers.
For information, 805-474-7657, www.laetitiawine.com
JUNE 26
Horizon Hike Over Edna Valley
with Tolosa
Take a half-day, three-mile hike through Edna Ranch’s private agricultural
reserve encompassing vistas overlooking Edna Valley’s diverse ecosystems
and geological history.
Difficulty Level: Medium with some steep grades. Miles: 3 approximately.
Elevation: 300-1000 feet. Includes lunch following the hike, wine tasting
and water. $35, $25/Club Members, www.tolosawinery.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Food wine & music in the summer months
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
JUNE 19
FiddleFest 2010
Taste wine from 14 wineries in the iconic barn in Fiddlestix Vineyard. Enjoy
wine country cuisine from Hitching Post II crew and the return of live and lively
fiddlin' music. A silent auction will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley-based People
Helping People. 1-5pm, $72.80 (remember the milemarker!) advance/$85
Includes a Riedel logo glass, www.fiddleheadcellars.com/events
RSVP, 800-251-1225, rsvp@fiddleheadcellars.com
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 WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3
805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING JUNE 1 - JULY 31
“Vantage Points” Photography Exhibit
at Carina Cellars
Tory Grace Burnside Clapp, a sixteen-year-old junior at Santa Ynez High School,
inherited her parents’ battered digital snapshot camera at the age of seven
and has been taking photos almost non-stop since. Her unique style was
apparent in her earliest pictures. She earned her the Grand Prize in the
2009 ACIS travel photo competition in a field of over 12,000 entries.
www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
For 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists and
craftsman. East Beach Pier, 10am–dusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste.
4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING
University of California, Santa Barbara
Arts & Lectures
Check their website for events. 805-893-3535, www.arts&lectures.ucsb.edu
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Downtown Walking Tours
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas and
Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Lectures & Readings at the
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org
ONGOING
Downtown Santa Barbara
Various venues for art exhibits, cultural events & fine wine tasting, plus festival
and holiday events, 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Check site for hours and exhibits. 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.org,members/free,public/$4 with admission
Wednesdays: 3pm, Tales of the Maya Skies
Fridays: 3pm, Exploring the Spring Sky
Saturdays and Sundays
• 11am: Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars
• Noon: Tales of the Maya Skies
• 1pm: Exploring the Spring Sky
• 2pm: Stars of the Pharaohs
• 3pm: Exploring the Spring Sky (El Universo Maya on Sundays)
ONGOING
C‘est Cheese
Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their
selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for
all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, 805-965-0318
ONGOING
CAMA International Series at The Granada
Features celebrated orchestras, conductors and soloists from around the
world. www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324
ONGOING
CAMA Masterseries at the Lobero
Presents concerts by some of today's leading chamber musicians.
www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324
ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Live Music at Oreana Winery
Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, www.oreanawinery.com
JUNE 28
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Swirl, Sip & Savor~more than 75
Central Coast wineries complemented with savory and sweet delectable
delights. A must-do summertime favorite and the wine festival you cannot
miss. $85, $60/members, $95/at the door if not sold out
805-682-4711 ext. 443, www.sbnature.org/tickets
JULY 15-17
California Wine Festival
For tickets & information, 800-595-4849, www.californiawinefestival.com
• July 15: Old Spanish Nights - Tapas and Wine Tasting, De La Guerra Adobe
Courtyard,exciting Spanish music, passionate flamenco dancing and spicy
tapas appetizers. Santa Barbara County's finest wines will be spotlighted
along with hot Spanish imports! 6:30-9pm
• July 16: Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting, Chase Palm Park, begins with a
Champagne reception under the stars at Santa Barbara's charming oldworld
carousel at Chase Palm Park Plaza. Extremely limited reserve level
wines are matched with gourmet appetizers, 6:30-9pm
• July 17: Beachside Wine Festival, Chase Palm Park Oceanside, The biggest
wine festival under the sun! Hundreds of fine California wines to taste,
dozens of top chefs serving gourmet samples of their finest fare, artisan
cheeses, olive oils, fresh cut fruits, chocolate desserts, seafood delectables
and more! Live music & a great raffle, 1-4pm
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm
805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum
ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese
plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com
ONGOING
Sunday Live at Costa de Oro
Enjoy a glass of wine with friends and listen to some of the best music on the
Central Coast. New cheese plates and a variety wines by the glass or bottle!
2-5pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com
ONGOING SECOND SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Vineyard & Winery Walks
A Santa Maria vineyard manager, or winemaker, will lead a tour of their winery
or vineyard. A firsthand look at different winemaking techniques that take
place throughout the year. 12pm, free; a great reason to get out to the wine
country and learn something new. info@smvwines, 866-480-5194
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Dancing at Maverick Saloon
Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web for
schedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
& Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
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ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
For schedules & information, 800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Activities
Santa Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle
• Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat
"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees.
• Sat: 10:00-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the
Oak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission.
• Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2 per child.
ONGOING
Art at Artiste Winery
Each quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels from
the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Glider Rides at the Airport
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.com
JUNE 12
Old Santa Ynez Day
Where the Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its
birthday. Classic Parade, food, arts & crafts, antiques & collectibles, local products &
entertainment. All along Sagunto Street, downtown Santa Ynez. Fun for the whole
family. 805-688-3448
JUNE 18-20
22nd Annual Live Oak Music Festival!
Santa Ynez Valley, It’s time for campers and music lovers to enjoy 16 main stage
musical performances, 5 music workshops, 2 teen concerts, 2 late night dances, a children’s
activities area and talent contest, food, beverages, arts and crafts booths,
friends and festivities and jamming. The grand finale of this years Live Oak Music
Festival will be, Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones!! Visit www.liveoakfest.org for
ticket, full entertainment program & camping prices, 805-781-3030
JUNE 19
Seed, Sow, Supper
Featuring Shu Takikawa, a farmer known for his sustainable farming methods and
award-winning organic produce, the cooking artistry of Chef Tracy Fleming, and the
certified organic wines of Bernat, with owner Sam Marmorstein. Guests will enjoy
wine and appetizers while touring Shu’s field and Sam’s vineyard. Dinner will be
served right in the middle of the farm and vineyard.
4-8pm, seating limited, $125, www.syvjc.org, 805-693-4243
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views.
They do not offer petting pens or rides in the cart but you are able
to get up close and personal with the miniature horse.
10am-3pm, 805-686-4002, www.syv.com/qsminis/
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmers Market
Fresh produce, flowers & foods
First Street, between Mission Drive and Copenhagen, 4-7pm
805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Showcases Solvang’s rich cultural history. Former residence of one of Solvang's most
artistic families, now a community museum devoted to the history of Solvang, the
colorful heritage and pioneer spirit of Denmark and the arts.
1-4pm, Wed-Thu, 12-4pm, Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOING
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled with
copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages.
10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Houses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as
European race bikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month
so that the bikes on display are constantly changing and expanding.
Weekends 11am-5pm and by appointment mid-week.
805-686-9522,www.motosolvang.com
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VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING
Museum of Ventura County
Photographs, publications, documents & exhibits depicting Ventura County's history.
10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, www.venturamuseum.org
ONGOING
Ventura County Maritime Museum
An enriching museum experience based on maritime history ranging from ancient
mariners to the modern marine era. Educational programs through world-class
maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, artifacts and nautical research.
11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tour Ojai Olive Oil at Asquith Farm
Begins outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive varieties,
their maturing process, the harvesting & a visit to the tree nursery. Share the adventure
of producing premium-quality olive oils. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri by appointment.
805-701-3825, www.ojaioliveoil.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS
Thank Bacchus for First Fridays
at Rancho Ventavo Cellars
Bacchus is Dionysus, or the Greek god of wine and intoxication, known as Bacchus to
Romans. Start your weekend right and unwind with a delicious trio of Rancho Ventavo
Cellars wines paired with small plates. Wine by the bottle and glass available as well.
$10, $7.50/Wine Club Members
RSVP recommended, 805-483-8084, www.rvcellars.com
ONGOING
Friday Lunches at Herzog & Tierra Sur
Start your weekend off right with a delicious lunch from Tierra Sur. Great place for a
corporate or business lunch, celebration or just a Friday treat. Each week offers a
different, seasonal menu. 805-983-1560, www.herzogwinecellars.com
ONGOING MONDAY NIGHTS
Sampler Evenings at Herzog
Ease into the week with a food and wine sampler evening. $5/a tasting flight of three
wines and some small bites from Tierra Sur. RSVP, 805-983-1560
ONGOING
Fillmore & Western Railway Co. Wine Express Train
Fillmore & Western Railway and the Ventura County Wine Trail bring you Wine Express
train rides traveling through the beautiful Heritage Valley. Every other month will
feature four wines from a different Ventura County winery, paired with a buffet dinner,
music and dancing. $63, www.fwry.com, 805-524-2546
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 6
Gentle Outdoor Yoga
Harbor Village Main Lawn Experience, Along the water’s edge. $5/mats provided
upon request. 10-10:30am, www.VenturaHarborVillage.com
JUNE 6
Casa Pacifica Angles Wine & Food Festival
Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, Over 75 restaurants and caterers, best in fest Culinary
Competition, 150 renowned wineries, 25 marvelous micro-breweries, large silent
and live auctions and continuous live entertainment throughout the day!
1-5pm, $75/advance, $90/Festival, VIP/$200
805-445-7831, www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com
JUNE 13
24 Annual Ojai Wine Festival
On Lake Casitas, wine and beer tasting, food, live music and dancing, arts and crafts
vendors, free boat rides, a premiere Wine by the Glass Lounge, a silent wine auction and
more. Over 50 + wineries participate with 150 + wine selections, 15 microbreweries.
Includes a a souvenir wine glass, entry into the festival, 10 tastes of wine or beer, live
music and a great afternoon! Enjoy a glass of wine and plate of hors d’oeuvres for $6 in
their Wine by the Glass Lounge with live musicians as well as interactive magic and mind
reading performed by Kiyan “Man of Magic.”
12-5pm, tasting 12-4pm, $30/advance, $40, $10/children under 16, $5/parking
www.ojaiwinefestival.com, 800 648-4881
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SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
A Hip New Tasting Room in Solvang
by Michael Cervin
Sort This Out Cellars is perhaps the most
unlikely tasting room you could imagine in
Solvang. Owner Michael Cobb produces a wide
portfolio of wines, most notably Suited, which is
a series of pinup wines featuring contemporary
pinup models made to look like old gentleman’s
playing cards from the 1950s. “We have a retro/
vintage/Vegas vibe and speak to those who
follow and pay tribute to that era through their
clothes, music and hopefully the wine they
drink,” Cobb says. “Our tasting room is definitely
different than anything else in Solvang.
We’re the latest one open in town.” Friday and
Saturday nights they offer live music which gives
both locals and tourists something to do when sleepy Solvang rolls up
the streets at dark. “Our vibe is different, our hours are different, our
outlook on wine tasting differs, and we just want people to have fun
with the wine tasting experience,” Cobb notes. The retro tasting room
was inspired by an old photograph of the famed 1960s Rat Pack
outside the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. It has low-back shiny chrome
bar stools at the tasting counter, and is awash in red and black, and
is the hippest place in town. If it sounds theatrical, maybe that’s
because Cobb was the wine buyer and manager of the exclusive Club
33, located inside Disneyland before making the move to Santa
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Barbara wine country.
Sort This Out just released their first
Grenache called Oh My Gosh Grenache,
boasting a pink label with pink wax dripping
down the top. You’ll also find Chardonnay,
Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel and many other
great wines. Cobb has just released his highly
sought after Cardiff Giant Super Tuscan
inspired blend and his first Viognier he calls
Teaser. And that hipness translates into a bevy
of events they’re involved with including
hosting fashion shows featuring local hair and
make-up companies, the West Coast Kustoms
car show in Santa Maria and Viva Las Vegas, a
rockabilly festival in Las Vegas. And Sort This
Out plays host to their monthly Blackjack
Bonanza parties where people can play blackjack, without losing any
money, and possibly win raffle prizes as well. “We’re very happy and
excited to be in Solvang,” Cobb says. Apparently everyone else is very
happy they are there too, given the demand for his wines.
Sort This Out Cellars tasting room is located at 1636 Copenhagen
Drive in Solvang. They are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Tasting fees are $10 and Cobb uses stemless wine glasses, rather fitting
for the hip and cool vibe he presents to a thirsty public. Contact them
at (805) 688-1717 or www.sortthisoutcellars.com.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
by Cathy Neushul
If you’re looking for a comfortable and convenient
place to sip a glass of Pinot Noir or Barbera,
you’ll want to stop by the Pismo Beach tasting
room. Located near the freeway, and adjacent to the
Prime Outlets mall, you can get the feeling of
leaving it all behind, without the drive.
Bryan Friedman, one the winemakers and
owners of Pismo Beach Winery, said that urban
wineries are gaining in popularity. “It’s convenient.
You don’t have to drive out to wine country,” he
said. People staying in hotels are only minutes away
from a wine tasting experience, and locals may find
it convenient as well. “The wives go shopping, and
the guys come over and see us,” he said.
Others head to the Pismo Beach Tasting Room
because they’ve heard about the Pinot Noirs. “We’re
pouring six different Pinot Noirs – all unique,”
Friedman said. One of them is a traditional Pinot
Noir from the Edna Valley, but others are very
complex, he said. In particular, Friedman said the
2007 Pinot Noir was intense due to the effects of a
frost. “It was from a very high quality intense fruit,”
he said.
You also might want to try the Barbera, a red
wine made from a type of Italian wine grape.
Friedman said, “People just love it. It’s a top seller.”
He added, “People like something a little different.”
Friedman said all the wines are made in small
lots with an attention to detail, and no additives.
“We really try to bring the natural flavors forward,”
he said.
When Friedman and his brother, Martin
Friedman, opened their winery in Pismo Beach a
year and half ago they were forging new territory.
While there were tasting rooms in the area, the
brothers opened the first winery. “As it turns out
Pismo Beach is the perfect place for a winery,”
Friedman said. For one thing, there is little need for
refrigeration. “Pismo has a really cool climate.
Everything stays nice and cool,” he said.
While you’re visiting the Pismo Beach Tasting
Room don’t forget to take a look at the art work on
the walls. Rick Crocker, a photographer and artist,
has his beach photos on canvas featured in the
tasting room.
Pismo Beach Winery is located at 271B Five
Cities Drive in Pismo Beach and is open from noon
to 5 p.m. daily. For directions or more information,
call (805) 773-9463 or visit the website at
pismobeachwinery.com.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
FIRESTONE VINEYARD
by Michael Cervin
Firestone Vineyard is steeped in history
and tradition on the Central Coast. In fact,
Firestone was the first estate winery in Santa
Barbara County, started in 1972, and developed
by the Firestone family which was best
known originally for Firestone tires. Foley
Family Wines purchased the winery in 2007
and has made continuous improvements to
the historical brand. “We have a new winemaker,
Paul Warson, who has been with us
for two years and continues to put his signature
on our light aromatic whites and our
traditional Bordeaux reds,” says Tim Langfitt,
Hospitality Manager.
They are one of the few wineries in the
area that give complimentary public tours
daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 and 3:15 p.m..
“Whether a neophyte or a connoisseur,
everyone will have a memorable experience
at Firestone Winery, where our staff is
completely customer focused,” says Langfitt.
The tasting room is large and airy, with soft
wood tones and is located on a bucolic and
quintessential wine country road with views
that extend across a sea of vines.
Inside the tasting room, you can sample
multiple wines with a variety of flavors. “We
have our recently released 2008 Santa
Barbara County Chardonnay with aromas of
apple, pear and citrus with notes of vanilla
cream and butterscotch,” Langfitt says. For
those who aspire to something different for
white wines, their 2008 Gewürztraminer and
2008 Riesling will reward you with bright,
crisp varietally correct wines. “For red wine
lovers we have our recently released 2007
Syrah Clone 174, which has aromas and
palate hints of red cherries and ripe plums,
and our 2007 Cabernet Franc with aromas of
black currants and chocolate, cassis and
mocha flavors,” he notes. Or, try the terrific
2007 Malbec or their new lineup called the
Discovery Series: Chardonnay, Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon which are everyday
drinkers priced at a mere $10.
“One of our truly unique selling propositions
that sets us apart from other wineries in
the area is our other two properties,” Langfitt
says. He is referring to Foley Estates in
Lompoc, and the beautiful setting of Lincourt
Winery in Solvang. At all three wineries,
wine club members get full reciprocity of
their wine club membership benefits,
making their club truly unique. Kris Curran,
formerly of the highly regarded Sea Smoke
Winery, is their winemaker and has produced
numerous award winning Chardonnays and
Pinot Noirs from the prestigious Santa Rita
Hills area. Coming up in November, Foley
Family wines will be holding a trio of events
at its three Santa Barbara County properties,
specifically a cocktail reception at Foley
Estates, a winemaker dinner at Firestone
Winery, and a Sunday brunch at the historic
and scenic Lincourt Winery.
Firestone Vineyard is located at 5000 Zaca
Station Road in Los Olivos, and is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Firestone at
(805) 688-3940 or www.firestonewine.com.
Should you be in Paso Robles, their
second tasting room is located at 2300
Airport Road right off of Highway 46.
Contact them at (805) 591-8050.
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Robert Hall Winery – A Destination for Wine Enthusiasts
Tucked in the hillside east of Paso Robles,
along California’s enchanting Central Coast, lies
a dream 40 years in the making. An entrepreneur
with tremendous business acumen, Robert L.
Hall has built a world-class winery that has
become a landmark for the Paso Robles community.
During a family trip to France in the late ’70s,
Robert visited the Rhône valley and was captivated
by the tradition and lifestyle of farming
and crafting wines. Robert began developing his
idea for a premium-producing vineyard and
winery and ventured west with the goal of
visiting each of California’s wine appellations to
explore optimum growing conditions for the
production of premium wine grapes, specifically
the Rhône varieties he enjoyed so much. In the
early-’90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the
perfect terroir in the Paso Robles AVA. Featuring
soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days
and cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural
conditions were ideal to the development of
the enological characteristics he was seeking
to produce. “Home Ranch” was acquired in
1995. Soon after, the “Terrace” and “Bench”
vineyards joined the Hall Ranch.
Dedicated to environmental sustainability,
Robert Hall Winery has achieved
Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certification
for its vineyards. As true stewards of
the land, both the winery and vineyard
practice natural resource conservation.
Measures include the preservation of native
oak trees on the Hall Ranch, barn owl habitats,
energy and water conservation thru the
recycling and treatment of waste water for the
vineyard and landscape irrigation, use of a
natural pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic
compost tea in the vineyard as well as cover
crops, beneficial insects and permaculture
gardens.
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ROBERT HALL WINERY – JULY 4TH
INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
Celebrate Independence Day with Robert Hall Winery! We’ll kick the evening off
with tunes from Unfinished Business and a traditional BBQ meal from The Rib
Line of SLO. Children’s games and family fun for everyone. Wrap up the evening
with a perfect view of the Barney Schwartz Park fireworks show from our
Amphitheatre.
5-10pm, $37.50pp, $32.50 Cavern Club members, $15 for children (ages 6-12)
and includes one non-alcoholic drink ticket and a traditional BBQ meal. Wine and
non-alcoholic refreshments are available to purchase by the glass or bottle.
For additional information, contact the Events Manager
at 805-239-1616 ext. 24 or visit www.roberthallwinery.com.
Winemaker Don Brady
and winery founder
Robert L. Hall
In July of 2001, Robert Hall Winemaker Don
Brady joined Robert Hall Winery. A native of
Texas, Don began working in the wine industry
while a student at Texas Tech University, continuing
his career path with Texas wineries prior to
moving to California. In 2006, Don was recognized
by his industry peers by receiving the
“Winemaker of the Year” honors – a collaboration
of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance,
San Luis Obispo Vintners Association and the
Independent Grape Growers of Paso Robles.
Don’s dedication to artisan winemaking has also
been well rewarded with the winery’s 2008
Viognier receiving “Best of Show” honors at the
Central Coast Wine Competition in 2009.
While Robert Hall Winery is most known for
their Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery has an
extensive Rhône-wine portfolio including the
Viognier, Blanc de Robles, Rosé de Robles,
Grenache, Rhone de Robles, Pape de Robles,
Syrah and a Petite Sirah.
While visiting Paso Robles Wine Country,
be sure to drop by the Robert Hall Winery
Hospitality Center, which has become a destination
for wine enthusiasts. Open daily for
tasting of their award-winning wines, guided
educational tours are also available and
include a tour of the winery and 19,000
square feet of underground wine caverns –
the largest on the Central Coast. Enjoy a
barrel tasting as you learn about the
winemaking process from the vine to
the glass. The winery also hosts special
events throughout the year including
food and wine seminars, outdoor
concerts, an annual charity fashion
show, and is available for weddings and
private events.
Today, Robert and Margaret have
established very solid roots in this evergrowing
wine community of Paso
Robles. Robert Hall Winery is the result of an
old-fashioned work ethic combined with traditional
winemaking techniques, a state-of-the-art
winery and a team of dedicated professionals.
Robert invites all to drop by for a visit to
discover the essence of Paso Robles.
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Welcome to
P L E A S A N T VA L L E Y
RANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel
805-467-9448, ranchitacanyonvineyard.com
Friday-Monday, 11am-5pm, or by appointment
Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated vineyard
& boutique winery, producing estate grown, handcrafted wines.
J&J CELLARS
2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
805-467-2891, www.jjcellars.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm or by appointment
Come discover some great wines and incredible values!
CINQUAIN CELLARS
6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel
805-400-5978, www.cinquaincellars.com
Tasting by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Come taste the poetry created from 100% estate-grown Bordeaux,
Rhône and Port varieties.
TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS
6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel
805-467-9490, www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm
A small family venture dedicated to premium wines.
LOCATELLI VINEYARDS & WINERY
8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel
805 467-0067, www.locatelliwinery.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Festival Weekends 10am-5pm
Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon are just a few of our
estate wines waiting for you.
SILVER HORSE WINERY
2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel
805-467-WINE(9463), www.silverhorse.com
Friday-Monday 11am-5pm
Come experience what everyone is talking about!
RiverStar Vineyards
Wines with Character, Elegance & Style
When traveling along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, RiverStar Vineyards
– located at the “T” of Airport & Estrella Road – is a 60-acre, family
owned winery with a delightful tasting room. The vines were planted
back in 1992 and produce wine with great character. On the wine list
you will find 100% estate grown wines that are extremely food friendly.
Each bottle delivers great flavors that will turn dinner into a joyful celebration.
This summer there are several case specials on wines such as
their 2005 Syrah, 2007 “Entice” White Merlot and 2007 Sauvignon
Blanc – case specials range between $60 - $100 per case making the
wines affordable to have at your dinner table daily with family and
friends.
In addition to the standalone varietals, the winery specializes in
unique blends. Be sure to try “Sunset Red” a wine produced with Syrah
and Merlot, “Affinity” a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Zinfandel as well as “Allure” a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the tables located just
outside the tasting room doors.
The property also has a lovely vacation rental that sleeps eight people.
You can enjoy the vineyard views from the deck while BBQing or show
off your culinary talents in the full kitchen. There is a two night
minimum stay – chances are you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere so
much you will want to stay even longer. For reservations or additional
information call the winery at (805) 467-0086 or visit VRBO.com
#236997.
PRETTY-SMITH VINEYARDS & WINERY
13350 River Road, San Miguel
805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
A one woman winery creating soft, smooth and silky estate
grown Bordeaux-style wines.
RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS
7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel
805-467-0086, www.riverstarvineyards.com
Thursday-Monday 11-5pm or by appt.
Come and sit on our patio, relax and
enjoy a great glass of RiverStar Wine!
TERRACE HILL
2620, California Poppy Lane, San Miguel, 805-467-1906
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm
Take a break while on the trail and come in to savor our
award-winning Tuscan Olive Oils, house made spices and herbs.
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BUENA VISTA
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AIRPORT ROAD
Ranchita Canyon
Villa
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PLEASANT ROAD
Silver
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TOWER ROAD
DRY CREEK ROAD
RANCHITA CANYON
Tackitt
Family
J&J
Cellars
JARDINE ROAD
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HOG CANYON ROAD
Terrace Hill Olive Oil
BUCKHORN RIDGE PLACE
Cinquain
INDEPENDENCE RANCH
PLACE
ESTRELLA ROAD
MAP NOT TO SCALE
To Fresno,
Bakersfield,
& interstate-5
VILLA SAN JULIETTE WINERY
6385 Cross Canyon Road, Tasting by appointment only
805-550-0522, www.villasanjuliette.com
A beautiful 168 acre vineyard producing a broad range of
grapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petite Sirah,
Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.
SPRING STREET
UNION ROAD
To
San Luis Obispo
& Los Angeles
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J & J CELLARS
Exciting Updates at the Winery
By Melissa Chavez
The Judd family at J&J Cellars in San
Miguel is celebrating some exciting updates at
the winery this season. Quality is the hallmark
of J&J Cellars, and a concerted effort to
increase that quality has the staff very optimistic
about the seasons ahead.
“Nothing is being spared,” says Operations
Manager Betty Walker. “There’s even deeper
involvement by the owners and our winemaker
Steve Anglim, in overseeing the vineyard.
The grapes are top-notch and so are our
wines.”
With a recommitment to excellence, the
timing couldn’t be more perfect to debut the
new J&J Cellars label. The elegant design reiterates
the high quality of the wines. “With
each vintage,” says Betty, “this label represents
the best wine there is at very reasonable prices
that no one else can match.”
J&J Cellars’ new releases on the J&J
Cellars label include a 2008 Tempranillo,
which recently earned a gold medal at the
2010 Tasters Guild International Wine
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Competition. Their 2008 Autumn Flight
ZinBera wine (50% Zinfandel, 50% Barbera)
is winning rave reviews during its pre-release.
“People love it,” says Betty. Another exciting
offering is J&J’s Juliet Fiero Blanc de Noirs,
crafted in the méthode traditionnelle and
made of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and
Chardonnay grapes sourced from Yountville
in Napa Valley. This month, a Tempranillo
Rosé will be available, too.
An ideal way to appreciate J&J Cellars
wines is right on the premises. In their newly
completed terrace is a stacked stone fireplace
along with sitting areas, a bocce ball court,
and lovely surrounds of hillside vineyards.
On every second Friday of the month, J&J
Cellars features live music on the terrace from
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Acoustic guitarist Tom
Rigby will appear on June 11 and Martin Paris
will bring his fingerstyle guitar compositions
to the vineyard on July 9. Delicious food and
a first large glass of wine are included with a
$15 admission. For designated drivers, nonalcoholic
grape juice made from Cabernet
grapes and sodas are available along with food
and music for just $10.
“We want both locals and visitors to relax
and enjoy their time here,” says Betty. “The
views are unbelievable and the sunsets are
gorgeous. Everyone is welcome.”
J&J Cellars is located at 2850 Ranchita
Canyon Road in San Miguel, Friday through
Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (805)
467-2891 or visit www.jjcellars.com.
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W I N E C O U N T R Y T H I S M O N T H ’ S
W I N E C O U N T R Y S P O T L I G H T
M A M A’S M E AT BA L L
One pretty reliable way to find out
just how good the food at a local
restaurant is, is to ask somebody in
the restaurant business. Ask a
bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact,
what they think of Mama’s meatballs
in San Luis Obispo and their lips
begin to quiver, their eyes roll
towards the heavens, they sigh; that is
how good Mama’s Meatball is.
Set in a small courtyard off of one
of the town’s main streets, in a place
called the Old Creamery, Mama’s
Meatball is actually divided in two.
On the right is the take-out where
people line up to get their orders of
meatballs and more. To the left,
fronted by a huge-trunked tree and a
water fountain, is the intimate restaurant
with it’s mural of the Mediterranean
across the back.
Meatballs aside, the restaurant,
under owner and chef Nicola Allegretta,
offers a wide range of
authentic Italian dishes, many of
them now available in smaller sizes
as well, a bow to the economy and
his customer’s wishes. Among them
are half a dozen soups, a long list of
salads (including grilled salmon and
a refreshing pear and gorgonzola),
some wonderful antipasto choices,
both hot and cold paninis
(including, of course, one made
with meatballs), more pasta dishes
than there is space here to share
(though the Ravioli di Pollo all
Vodka – homemade ravioli filled
with chicken and served in a vodka
sauce – cannot go unmentioned).
There is also a heady selection of
meat and fish dishes as well as any
number of traditional and specialty
pizzas (now available in two sizes)
and some far too-tempting desserts.
Mama’s Meatball currently has two
locations. The original is in the Old
Creamery plaza at 570 Higuera
Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-
0861. Mama’s Meatball is also available
for your convenience in the
south county at 325 Pier Avenue by
the entrance of the Pismo Beach
Dunes, (805) 473-2383.
Hours of operation are Tuesday to
Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m., closed on
Mondays.
You can order online at
www.mamasmeatball.com. And,
don’t forgot they can also deliver
and have very popular catering
services, which work with groups
(including weddings) of every type
and size.
S A N L U I S O B I S P O
C A Y U C O S
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
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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Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
by Cathy Neudshul
You may be looking for ways to enjoy the
warm summer nights coming our way. If so,
you will want to put the Atascadero Lakeside
Wine Festival on your list of things to do.
You’ll be able to sip wine by the lake, try an
eclectic mix of local food, and relax while
listening to music from the Mighty Croon
Dogs.
“It’s a very pleasing atmosphere to be in,”
said Barbie Butz, chariperson for the event.
This is the 15th year of the festival, but the event has changed over the
years. It used to be held during the day, but was moved to the evening
a couple of years ago. “It is much cooler, and we doubled attendance
because of that,” she said. It is also a more convenient time for festival
goers. “People come and sip wine and have dinner,” Butz said.
The festival, which will be held on June 26th from 4 to 8 p.m., is
an annual event that raises funds for the Charles Paddock Zoo, among
other charities. This year a portion of the funds will go toward
building a new flamingo exhibit at the zoo entrance. “The flamingos
are very colorful so it will be pleasing to see,” she said.
The festival committee is also featuring another local group to
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make the festival a success. The Mingo
Mamas have taken on the task of becoming
goodwill ambassadors for the new flamingo
exhibit. The Mingo Mamas are a group that
go on camping trips, have theme parties, and
fundraise for different activities wearing the
colorful “flamingo wear” they are known for.
You may want to attend the festival just to
check out the Mingo Mama’s sunglasses and
hot pink boas.
While the flamingos will be the lucky
recipients of a portion of the funds raised
from this year’s festival, the festival funded many other projects in the
past. Since the festival was first held in 1995, it has raised more than
$100,000 to donate to the zoo. Ken Brokamp, marketing director for
the event, said the festival may raise more than $10,000 this year,
depending on the turnout and the costs associated with putting on the
event.
The festival raises funds for the zoo because it is seen as an important
community resource. While it may be small, it is home to some
animals you may not see at other zoos, like the Malayan Tiger, the
Channel Island Fox and the White-faced Whistling Duck.
This year festival participants will be able to sample wines from 70
local wineries. The wines come from vineyards located throughout the
Central Coast, including ones in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and
Templeton.
People who attend the festival can also sample beer from a local
brewery located in San Luis Obispo. The Einhorn Beer Company will
be serving up their beers that are made in the German brewing tradition.
If you are looking for a taste of a variety of different types of foods,
you’ll find it at the festival. You can try Chinese, Italian and even
Basque. Or, if you want to try some shrimp, or perhaps some grilled
fish, you can head by the booth featuring seafood.
But even if you find yourself spending a lot of time trying the wine,
beer and food, you won’t want to miss the art work featured at the
festival. This year artists will display their oil paintings, photography,
jewelry, iron work and more. You might even decide to visit the booth
where you can sign up to make your own wine and label.
According to Butz, the festival is designed to make people feel
comfortable, and encourage them to stroll around the lake so there are
no fences. “The festival is open. People can flow in and out very
easily,” she said.
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will be held June 26th,
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo
Avenue, Atascadero. Tickets for the festival are $40 in advance and
$45 at the door.
For more information, call the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
at (805) 466-2044 or go to the atascaderowinefestival.com.
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Niner Wine Estates Opens Its Doors
State-of-the-art winery launches after many years in the making
After nearly ten years of planning, preparing and preening, the
newest addition to Paso Robles’ westside wine community at last
opened for business last month.
Niner Wine Estates is the project of Richard Niner who, since the
early 2000s, has assembled a team of the highest caliber to bring this
cutting-edge winery to the Central Coast. On May 1, guests visited the
new Hospitality Center for complimentary tastings of winemaker
Amanda Cramer’s Bordeaux, Rhône and Italian varietal wines and to
preview the wine and food programs that the winery will be offering
in the future.
The Hospitality Center houses not only the Niner Wine Estates
tasting room, but a generous demonstration kitchen and boutique
winery as well. As education is a major tenet of the Niner Wine Estates
vision, the winery will begin offering not-to-miss wine and culinary
programs as early as this summer. (Schedules, tuition and details are
available by visiting www.ninerwine.com.) These courses will cover a
wide range of subjects in varying formats, from hour-long sessions to
more extensive multiple-day programs by the end of the year. Classes
will be presented by the Niner Wine Estates’ own in-house wine
education staff, lead by Rick Toyota, as well as visiting chefs and
leading experts.
By design, the rustically elegant stone barn Hospitality Center is
as aesthetically conscious as it is eco-conscious. Designer Anne
Fortini’s tasteful interiors reflect and accentuate the beauty of the
winery’s surroundings, while Mr. Niner, Ms. Cramer and architect
Tim Woodle have designed Niner Wine Estates to be the first winery
on the Central Coast to meet LEED certification standards through
the U.S. Green Building Council, with final certification to be
awarded in a matter of months. Constructed and positioned to
emphasize the pastoral allure of Paso Robles wine country, the Hospitality
Center’s expansive windows frame a view of “Heart Hill,” the
iconic heart-shaped design of oak trees once owned by brothers
Claude and Clyde Booker.
Farming roots, a passion for wine and an appreciation for the
bounty and lifestyle of Paso Robles led Mr. Niner and his wife, Pam
Niner, to invest in the winery’s estate vineyards: Heart Hill Vineyard
and Bootjack Ranch. The newest of Niner Wine Estates’ estate vineyards,
Heart Hill vineyard has already provided fruit for the 2009
vintage, while Bootjack Ranch supplies the balance of fruit for the
Niner Wine Estates portfolio, and can be found on the east side of
Paso Robles.
Guests are welcome to visit the Hospitality Center located at 2400
Highway 46 West in Paso Robles, during regular business hours, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. during high season, seven days a week. The regular
tasting fee for a sampling of five wines is $10 per person. Additional
tasting and touring programs may be available on a seasonal schedule.
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Niner Wine Estates is the visionary initiative of Richard Niner, who
believes that a blend of exceptional people, vineyards, tools and ideas
is the key to creating world-class wines and providing a one-of-a-kind
experience in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. Since its founding
in 2001, Niner Wine Estates’ roster of award-winning wines has
grown to include Bordeaux, Rhone and Italian varietals, including
their flagship Bordeaux blend, “Fog Catcher.” An independent, familyowned
company, Niner Wine Estates is dedicated to making exceptional
wines by combining the best of traditional winemaking
methods as it employs cutting-edge technologies. In the LEED-certified
winery, winemaker Amanda Cramer shepherds estate-grown fruit
from the Bootjack Ranch and Heart Hill Vineyard into wines that
express their soulful provenance with every sip.
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JADA VINEYARD & WINERY
Get a Taste of the Good Life
by Lisa Pretty
When you walk through the door of Jada’s beautiful, contemporary
tasting room, it is hard to imagine that it was once upon a time
a living space above horse stables. Owners Jack and Robyn Messina
purchased the Paso Robles Westside property located in an area
commonly referred to as the Templeton Gap in 1999. Their original
plan was to make olive oil; however given the cool coastal air that
funnels through the property, abundant sunshine throughout the
growing season and soil consisting of clay loam, deposits of
calcareous shale and pockets of limestone they quickly realized the
property would also be perfect for growing grapes. Sixty acres of the
ninety on the property were planted in Bordeaux and Rhône varietals
shortly after the Messina’s purchased the land, and today winemaker
Scott Hawley produces a line of estate wines in a winery that
was originally a barn and then ages the wine in barrels where the
old horse stalls were once located. The transformation to a state of
the art wine facility and hospitality center was tastefully completed
in a way that welcomes visitors to a peaceful retreat with modern
luxury.
2005 was the first vintage of wines produced from the estate
grapes and each year they quickly sell out. The wines have some
very interesting names including Jersey Girl, Hell’s Kitchen, Passing
By and new this vintage Strayts – a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Syrah. Or, if you look at the Jada white wines you will
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find some interesting numbers. For example their blend of Viognier
and Roussanne with a hint of Grenache Blanc is known as XCV —
the roman numerals that represent “95” a score they hope their
wines will one day receive. Released last month and new to the lineup
this year is a predominately Grenache Blanc blend named “88”
which is the number Jack wore while playing football for the
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens. “88”, with its refreshing acidity and
mineral finish will be a perfect summer wine. Also great for summer
and new this vintage is Jada’s first rosé. The rosé is a blend of Syrah,
Grenache, Tannat and Merlot in which the juice was left in contact
with the grapes for two to three days before being drained off.
Named “1149”, the extension for ICU, as a tribute to the cardiac
surgical intensive care nurses who spent hours caring for Jack’s
patients after heart surgery, only 86 cases of this wine were
produced and will likely sell out before the hot summer days end.
Tasting at Jada is a unique experience. According to Susan West,
Jada’s operations manager, “The entire team at Jada hopes that
everyone who comes here to taste wine has the kind of experience
we would want for ourselves if we were on the other side of the
bar”. When you taste at Jada you will have the opportunity to taste
each wine with a cheese pairing. They recommend tasting the wine,
then the cheese then the wine again. It is fun to see how a little
cheese can transform the wine taste. The cheese is sourced from
Vivant cheese and all the staff at Jada vote on which cheeses pair
with each wine – the pairings are changed at least three times a year.
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Outside the tasting room is a deck with breathtaking views. Not
only is it the perfect place for a picnic lunch but also an ideal location
to enjoy some of the special events planned throughout the
year. Beginning June 18th and lasting until September 3rd, the first
and third Friday of each month is Friday Twilight Tastings. Jada’s
Chef Ryan has used her own recipes for the “Small Bites & Flights”
and “3 Course Mini Meal with Wine”. The menus are posted on
Jada’s website and include tasty items such as Lemon Herb de
Provence Chicken Sliders, Citrus Encrusted Swordfish Skewer,
Cream Cheese Crostini, Herb Crusted Shrimp, Garbanzo and
Pomegranate Dip, and Paprika Rubbed Halibut Lettuce Cup. The
price includes wine for just $25 per person and reservations are
recommended.
It is not surprising that people who get a taste of the good life at
Jada want to keep coming back. Their wine club has been growing
rapidly and will soon be capped with those who miss the cut-off
being placed on a waiting list. The Long Life Wine Club receive
three or six bottles of wine that can be either shipped or pick up in
the tasting room twice per year, members receive a 20% discount
on wine & most merchandise, complimentary tastings for members
and a guest every visit to the tasting room, as well as discounts and
priority invitations to winery events.
Plan on stopping by Jada, located at 5620 Vineyard Drive in Paso
Robles, for a wonderful experience. For more information, call the
winery at (805) 226-4200 or visit www.jadavineyard.com
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SYLVESTER VINEYARDS
Sylvester Summer Events to Restore Classic Trains
The backdrop to Sylvester Vineyards Wine
Park is three classic Pullman Train cars from
1947 and 1952. In 1995, Sylvester purchased
the three Pullman cars that presently set on
the winery property. The proceeds from the
Summer Event Series will fund the restoration
of the Joseph Pulitzer observation car and two
sleepers, the La Quinta and La Jolla. The
Pullman cars restoration will begin this year.
Tours of the train cars can be scheduled in
advance. It’s reminiscent of an era gone by to
walk from the 1947 sleeper cars to the sumptuous
observation car built in 1952 and
named for the Pulitzer that founded the
famous “Prize.”
The Pullman Standard Company was
founded by George Pullman who decided to
build a luxury rail car after spending an
uncomfortable night aboard a train. After
trial, error and re-engineering, a Pullman car
was introduced and was included in President
Lincoln’s funeral train in 1865. National
publicity was George Pullman’s reward and
the Pullman Palace Car Company was formed
in 1867. Improvements were made over the
years to include chandeliers, electric lighting,
table lamps with silk shades, leather seating,
and comfortable heating and air conditioning.
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They were the most luxurious way to travel in
their day. As rail travel became more popular,
the desire to travel in luxury increased and
Pullman was well positioned with his dining
cars and freshly prepared “gourmet” meals.
With the popularity of the automobile and air
travel in the ’50s, Pullman ceased operation
and most of the Pullman cars were taken out
of commission in the ’60s and ’70s.
The Pullman Restoration Project and
Sylvester’s Summer Event Series features:
• Art & Wine in the Vines with a Gouda
Party, June 19th from noon until 4 p.m.
– a rare opportunity to taste Graskaas, a
Gouda only made at the beginning of
spring.
• Reds, Whites & Bleus, July 2-4 – a wine
and cheese pairing featuring international
blue cheeses from cow, sheep, buffalo and
goat milks.
• Summer Sunset Concert featuring live
music by Run4Cover on July 10th. This
lively dance band boasts ten members,
including three female vocalists and separate
horn and rhythm sections.
• A second Summer Sunset Concert
featuring live music by The House Red
Band on August 28th. They will perform
vintage rock, soul and blues classics with
the smoky voice of Mary Welsh. Members
of the FLOCK can enjoy the special
accommodations of the VIP Club Car with
outdoor and indoor seating. Chairs are
welcome, blankets encouraged and no
coolers, please. Wine and food will be
available. Check event details and pricing
at www.sylvesterwinery.com.
Become a member of the FLOCK….and
many events are free. The benefits include
discounts on wine, gourmet cheese and
newsletter alerts for special events. The
Sylvester Event Center and Wine Park is not
only a great venue for concerts, the sprawling
lawn area will accommodate a huge wedding,
special occasion or even a picnic with a few
friends enjoying a wine tasting weekend.
Caterers will enjoy the convenience of a full
service portable kitchen. The entertainment
stage is perfectly placed with a vineyard and
sunset backdrop and a rock waterfall showpiece
nearby. Within the winery, a private bar
and barrel room is available for intimate gatherings.
Sylvester Winery is located at 5115
Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. Call (805)
227-4000, e-mail info@sylvesterwinery.com
and visit www.sylvesterwinery.com.
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Tickets are on sale for the inaugural culinary adventure “SUNSET
– Savor the Central Coast.” This exciting new food and wine celebration,
with expected attendance of more than 8,000 from throughout
California, is scheduled for September 30 through October 3, 2010
and will take place at Santa Margarita Ranch and locations throughout
San Luis Obispo County.
General admission tickets for the event at Santa Margarita Ranch
are $85 per day ($150 for two-day passes). Tickets for auxiliary activities
range from $15 to $185: seminars $15, culinary tours $50,
winery and harvest tours $50, winemaker dinners $125 and special
events $25-$185. A limited number of general admission tickets at a
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‘Savor the Central Coast’ – New Food and Wine Event for Central Coast
special price of $75 per day are available on a first-come basis for residents
of San Luis Obispo County ($130 for two-day passes).
“Savor the Central Coast” will highlight the talents of local winemakers,
chefs and artisanal food producers with unique culinary
tours, celebrity chef demonstrations and one-of-a-kind winemaker
dinners. Excursions throughout the county with Sunset Magazine’s
editors and celebrity chefs will enhance the experience as participants
Tour, Sip and Savor the beauty of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo
County’s Santa Margarita Ranch and surrounding communities.
Visit www.savorcentralcoast.com for activity schedule and event
details.
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CRESTON
AIRPORT
PENMAN
SPRINGS
JARDINE
PASO ROBLES | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES
15TH STREET
101
To Monterey (108 miles)/
San Jose (150 miles)/
San Francisco (195 miles)
MAIN ST
BURTON
N. GREEN VALLEY
ADELAIDA
HOPPE’S GARDEN
BISTRO & FINE WINES
Cayucos
CHIMNEY ROCK
To Morro Bay/
San Luis Obispo
VINEYARD
Aron Hill Vineyards
YORK MTN
ADELAIDA
WILLOW CREEK
PEACHY CANYON RD
NIDERER
41W
SAN MARCOS
LI VE OAK
PACIFIC
KILER CANYON
SANTA RITA
RAYMOND
San Miguel
Vista
del Rey
Rabbit
Ridge
San Marcos
Caparone
Creek
WELLSONA
ARBOR
ROSSI
24TH
MAIN
14th
10th
6TH
Templeton
SPRING
RIVER
RIVER
TEMPLETON
MISSION LANE
Barrel 27
NORTH RIVER
ESTRELLA
WELLSONA
NIBLICK
VILLA SAN-JULIETTE
RANCHITA CANYON
LOCATELLI
PRETTY SMITH
TACKITT
SILVER
HORSE
J LOHR
SYLVESTER
Mondo
Starr Ranch
Chronic
Nichols
Carmody
Kukkula
Vines on the
McKnight
Thunderbolt
Marycrest
Junction CARINA
Martin-
Justin
Tolo Cellars
CELLARS
Weyrich
LeCuvier
Wild Coyote
HALTER Adelaida
Tablas Creek
Villicana/Alta Colina
RANCH
Vineyard
Nadeau Family Cellars
Whalebone
Calcareous Paso Robles
SEE INSET
Stacked Stone
Moonstone Cellars
Thacher Villa Creek
Minassian-Young
Écluse
101
Norman
HammerSky
Terry Hoage
Fratelli Perata
Lions Peak
Oso Libre
Dunning
L’Aventure Windward
Wine Co. Chateau Margene
Pipestone
Doce Robles
Opolo
Changala Treana/Hope Eagle
Sharp’s Hill
JADA
Midnight CalizaCastle
Summerwood
Denner
Zenaida FS Cellars
Donatoni Brian Benson
PerCazo Cellars
Dark Star
Peachy Canyon
Hearthstone
AJB Booker
Jan Kris
Red Soles Grey Wolf
CASTORO CELLARS
Jack Creek HUNT CELLARS
NINER
Cambria
Dover Canyon Four Vines
Lone Madrone
Croad
Bassetti Vineyards
Linne Calodo
York Mountain Winery
Clavo Cellars
(by appt.)
Zin Alley
Croad
Viheula
Rotta
Venteux
Turley
Stephens
Jack Creek Donati
Bella Luna
Family
Vineyard
To Hearst Castle
(36.6 miles)
OAK STREET
Bear Cave Cellars
OAK STREET
Harmony Cellars
Cayucos Cellars
1
Ortman Family
Vineyards
Asuncion Ridge
ARROYO ROBLES
SPRING STREET
13TH ST
12TH STREET
CITY PARK
10TH STREET
OLD CREEK
PARK STREET
9TH STREET
8TH STREET
7TH STREET
PIANETTA
46W
Rocky
Creek
Cellars
14TH
Clayhouse Wines
Christian Lazo
EDWARD SELLERS
ORCHID HILL
PINE STREET
RAILROAD ST
Meritage
Vihuela
Kaleidos
101
Kiamie Cellars
ANGLIM
RIVERSIDE AVENUE
D’Anbino Cellars
PASO ROBLES STREET
NACIMI
VINEYARD
VINFUZION
WINERY
OLD MORRO RD W
ENTO
LAKE
LASTABLAS
BETHEL
SAN MIGUEL RD
Frolicking Frog
Roxo
Port
6
VINE
MISSION
INDIAN VALLEY RD
RN Estate
N
CROSS CANYON
RIVERSTAR
BUENA VISTA
NEAL
EL POMAR
101
CHAROLAIS
SPRINGS
LUPINE
PLEASANT
Graveyard
Vineyards
EBERLE
FIRESTONE
UNION
Not to Scale
Hug Cellars
Mitchella
Rio Seco
Victor Hugo
AmByth
Estate
WILD HORSE
Laraneta
LINNE RD
REDONDO
J. Paul Rosilez
MILL
ROBERT
HALL
UNION
Penman
Springs
SCULPTERRA
Pomar
Junction
Sextant
S. EL POMAR
CRESTON
Derby Wine
Estates
Clautiere
Vineyard
OLD GROVE
41E
CREEK
Santa Margarita
Ancient
Peaks
RANCHITA CANYON
TOWER ROAD
Bishop’s Peak
J & J CELLARS
Cass
DRESSER RANCH PL
LINNE
Still Waters
Meridian
BRANCH
GENESEO
58
To San Luis Obispo (26 miles)
Santa Barbara (133 miles)
CAMP 8
LA PANZA
Chateau
Margene
Tobin
James
46E
Chumeia
Eos Estate
To I-5
Vina Robles
Bianchi Rockin’ R Winery
Pear Valley
Maloy O’Neill
Falcon Nest Gelfand
Sarzotti
B & E Vineyards
Hansen Vineyards
Loma Linda
GreMark
Hidden Oak
August
Stanger
Ridge
ALMOND
VON DOLLEN RD
Pozo
Valley
HOG CANYON
INDEPENDENCE
RANCH
TERRACE HILL
OLIVE OIL
BUCKHORN
RIDGE PL
CINQUAIN
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PHANTOM RIVERS
Located in the Heart of Arroyo Grande Village
by Lisa Pretty
When four couples who share a passion
for making wine get together you know you
are in for a treat. The owners of Phantom
Rivers select grapes from various vineyards,
depending on the varietal, in both Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The
wines available include Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Mouvedre,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and a couple
of blends called Paso del Sol and Paso de la
Luna. Recently released and added to the
offering are a Muscat Blanc and a
Zinfandel Port style dessert wine named
Eclipse. Diana Smith, one of the partners,
says “Our wines showcase the best grapes the
Central Coast has to offer” and she invites
people to stop by, relax and enjoy a great glass
of wine.
Phantom Rivers’ wine can be enjoyed by
the flight, glass or bottle at their tasting room
located at 211 E. Branch Street in the heart of
the Arroyo Grande Village. The tasting room
is open Sunday, Monday and Thursday from
noon to 5 p.m., Friday from noon to 8 p.m.,
and Saturday noon to 7 p.m. (closed Tuesday
and Wednesday). When you visit you may sip
your wine at the tasting room bar, or enjoy a
glass on the front patio, side patio or in the
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comfy lounge. The walls are decorated with
the work of local artists on a rotating two
month schedule. During the months of May
and June, you can enjoy the beautiful art
work of Christina LoCasio Larner who actually
paints with wine – her work is a must
see. They also sell handmade jewelry by
Mermaid Designs.
The tasting room opened in October 2009
and since then the winery has been ramping
up their entertainment and specials. The first
Friday of each month is “Winemaker’s
Choice” when you will have the opportunity
to taste with winemaker John Thunen as he
pours his favorite wines – these wines may
not be offered on the regular menu and
provide a unique tasting experience.
Social gatherings such as vertical tastings
of various varietals, picnics, music and wine
club pick-up parties are scheduled and
posted on their website under “events.”
For those who want to receive the wines
on a regular basis, the Phantom River’s wine
club offers options of receiving three bottles
of wine either twice or four times a year. Club
members can select reds only if they choose
and with each shipment will receive a special
gift. Club members receive 20% discount on
all wine purchases.
For additional information, visit the
website at www.phantomrivers.com or call
(805) 481-WINE (9463).
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Each year, on the first Sunday
in June, the tranquil and beautiful
grounds of the historic
Chapman House by the Sea in
LOS OSOS VALLEY RD
San Luis Obispo
SEE CANYON RD
SALISBURY
VINEYARDS
PER
BACCO
CELLARS
KELSEY SEE
CANYON
VINEYARDS
SANLUISBAYRD
ONTARIO RD
AVILA BEACH
Morovino
Alapay
WOOD WINERY
Avila Beach
CALLE JOAQUIN
101
Shell Beach
To Paso Robles
(26 miles )
VACHELL
101
Shell Beach, are transformed into
an elegant garden party. Afternoon
of Epicurean Delight guests
are invited to stroll through the
lovely gardens, marvel at the
panoramic views and lounge
poolside while tasting a wide
array of delicious foods and
beverages. Guests also enjoy a
variety of live music provided by
local musicians, as well as an
opportunity to bid on silent
auction items featuring local art,
hand-crafted jewelry, premium
and reserve wines and much
more.
Some of the most renowned
S. HIGUERA
MARSH ST
Sextant Winery
SUBURBAN
MONTEREY ST
OSOS ST
BROAD ST
SANTA ROSA
TANK FARM
Stephen Ross
Winery
BUCKLEY RD
JOHNSON AVE
JOHNSON AVE
ORCUTT
Cerro Caliente Cellars
PRICE
CANYON RD
TANK FARM
BIDDLE RANCH
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARDS
Piedra Creek
BY APPOINTMENT
Sextant
COMING NOV. 09
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An Afternoon of Epicurean Delight, June 6 at Shell Beach
TOLOSA
WINERY
EDNA RD
Claiborne
& Churchill
RIGHETTI RD
BAILEYANA AND
TANGENT VINEYARDS
Saucelito Canyon
CHAMISAL
VINEYARDS
227
CARPENTER CANYON
NOYES
and award-winning restaurants,
caterers, wineries, breweries and
confectioners in the county will
serve their delicacies and pour
Wolff Vineyards
Kynsi
Vineyards
ORCUTT
TIFFANY RANCH
CORBETT
RD
CANYON RD
BISHOP’S PEAK/
TALLEY
VINEYARDS
LOPEZ DR
Rancho
Arroyo
Grande
their best.
An Afternoon of Epicurean
Delight will be held this year on
Sunday, June 6, from 11:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.. Tickets at $100 and
may be purchased by credit card
directly from the Community
Action Partnership office: phone
(805) 544-2498.
Now in its 23rd year, this
extraordinary event supports
Community Action Partnership
Health Services, which provides
necessary medical, educational
and advocacy services for underserved
families, women, men and
youth throughout San Luis
Obispo County.
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Pismo Beach
HINDS AVE
PISMO
BEACH
WINERY
OAK PARK
1
Grover Beach
MAMA’S
MEATBALL
Oceano
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OAK PARK
CAMINO
BRISCO
101
GRAND AVE.
TRAFFIC
PHANTOM
RIVERS WINE
BRIDGE
BRANCH RD
HUASNA RD
HUASNA RD
Arroyo Grande
LAETITIA VINEYARD
Barnwood Vineyard
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Wine Tasting at
AV I L A B E AC H
Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle, sloping hills, which
define the harbor from the landward side. Three piers
define the look from the oceanside; two are open to the
public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out over the water,
and the pier-based restaurants, which always offer fresh
seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor
with many fresh fish markets offering live crab, and fresh
seafood.
PREFUMO CANYON RD
Where to go
WINE TASTING
AT
AVILA BEACH
SEE CANYON RD
SEE CANYON RD
BELLEVUE
BAYRD
PER BACCO
CELLARS
KELSEY
SEE CANYON
VINEYARDS
ONTARIO RD
LUIS
Avila Beach
SAN
ORCHARD
AVILA BEACH DRIVE
SALISBURY
VINEYARDS
AVILA BEACH DRIVE
Morovino
1ST ST
FRONT ST
WOOD
WINERY
SAN MIGUEL
ALAPAY
CELLARS
SAN LUIS
101
30
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Judged Wine and Grill Pairings at Per Bacco Cellars Return
Third Year of Celebration Features
Eleven Local Wineries, Eleven Grilled Sensations
Join us for a day of grill and grape mastery on the historic Filipponi
Ranch, Saturday, June 5th from 12 to 4 p.m. at Per Bacco Cellars, Calle
Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. Celebrating the third year of this lively
competition, the SLO Wine and Grill Affair promises to be fun for all.
Wineries – including Per Bacco Cellars, Edna Valley Vineyard,
Baileyana and Tangent, Filipponi Ranch Cellars, Wood Winery, Clesi
Wines, Cerro Caliente Cellars, Salisbury Vineyards, Sextant Wines and
Ancient Peaks Winery – will create delectable bites of signature grilled
dishes paired with their own, select wines. A panel of local celebrity
judges will be on hand to pick the best food and wine paring.
Attendees will also be treated to live music by “Late Harvest,” local
landscape art by Rosanne Seitz, native plants and gardening items
from Growing Grounds Downtown and gourmet samples from local
vendors. Attendees will also have the option to purchase bottles of
their favorite wine at the event store.
Proceeds from this event support mental health in the community
through the work of Transitions Mental Health Association.
Tickets to the event are $35 per person, $40 at the door, and can
be purchased by phone at (805) 541-5144, ext. 174.
Parking is free. A shuttle will be available.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (805) 541-5144,
ext. 174, or visit the event website at www.T-MHA.org.
ABOUT TMHA
Transitions Mental Health Association is a non-profit organization
that helps children and adults live, work and grow in our community.
TMHA operates 27 programs at over 35 locations that reach more than
2,000 people and 1,500 families in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
counties.
The emphasis of TMHA’s many services is to teach vital independent
living skills, building a framework for community re-entry
through personal empowerment and hands on experience.
For more than 30 years, TMHA has been dedicated to providing
housing, employment, case management and life-skills support to
mentally ill adults, at-risk youth and homeless adults. For more information,
visit the website at www.T-MHA.org.
Wish You Were Here!
Oceanfront Wine Tasting
Unique gifts & apparel
Wines by the glass!
480 Front St. Avila Beach
805.595.9663
www.wildwoodwine.com
Open Daily 10:30-6:00
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Carina Cellars Exhibits Photography by Tony Grace
“Vantage Points”
Exhibition Dates: June 1 through July 31, 2010
Tory Grace Burnside Clapp, a sixteen-year-old junior at Santa Ynez
High School, is no newcomer to the field of photography. Since inheriting
her parents’ battered digital snapshot camera at the age of seven,
she has been taking photos almost non-stop. Even with such humble
equipment, Tory’s unique style was apparent in her earliest pictures.
Her intimate photos, including portraits of friends and strangers as
well as scenes from her travels across the US and abroad, have won her
both acclaim and a national photography award. Her highly successful
solo photography show, “Faces and Places,” was held in March 2010
at St. Mark’s Church in Los Olivos, and she was the official photographer
for the Valley Players’ recent dramatic production of “An Enemy
of the People.” She is very excited to introduce her new exhibit,
“Vantage Points,” at Carina Cellars.
Tory uses photography as a way to experience her travels more
fully, and she considers herself “a photographer of life.” Even her
landscape photos nearly always contain human or animal figures; she
rarely photographs still-life subjects, finding them un-dynamic. By
contrast, her photos of the random people practically burst with
personality and a sense of place. She cites as her influences such
famous photographers as Dorothea Lange, Richard Avedon and Lewis
Hine, who she feels captured the essence of people through beautiful,
candid photography.
Most of Tory’s photos now are taken with the Nikon D40 camera
that she purchased for her 2009 trip to the UK and Ireland with the
American Council for International Studies. Her photos from that
trip, several of which are on display in her current show, earned her
the Grand Prize in the 2009 ACIS travel photo competition in a field
of over 12,000 entries. Later this summer she will be traveling abroad
again, this time as a student ambassador for the cultural exchange
organization People to People International, where it’s likely her
camera will seldom leave her hands.
“Vantage Points” will be on display from June 1 through July 31,
2010 in the Carina Cellars Tasting Room, located at 2900 Grand
Avenue in Los Olivos. The Tasting Room is open daily from 11a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information go to www.carinacellars.com or call
(805) 688-2459.
MISSION
101
To Solvang
(34 miles)
STATE
Coquelicot
OLIVE
ANAPAMU
ANACAPA
N SALSIPUEDES
Carr Winery
MILPAS
E GUITERREZ
MONTECITO
Santa Barbara
Jaffurs
Wine Cellars
Oreana
Whitcraft
Geisinger Santa Barbara Winery
Kalyra Kunin & Westerly
Winery Municipal Winemakers
Summerland
Winery
101
Stearns Wharf Vintners
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TH
SAN MARCOS
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A Culinary Celebration on the Farm in Los Olivos
“Seed, Sow, Supper” brings together local farmers, chefs, winemakers
and other food artisans by hosting a farm dinner at its
source. This unique dining experience creates to create a connection
between sustainable, organic farming, creative cooking, fine wine
and great eating: a local gastronomy.
Featuring Shu Takikawa, a long-time Valley farmer known for his
sustainable farming methods and award-winning organic produce,
the cooking artistry of Chef Tracy Fleming, and the sumptuous,
certified organic wines of Bernat, with owner Sam Marmorstein,
guests will enjoy a reception with wine and appetizers while touring
Shu’s field and Sam’s vineyard.
Guests will enjoy an hors d’hoeuvres and wine reception, tour
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Shu’s fields and Sam’s vineyard before sitting down to an elegantly
set table right in the middle of the farm and vineyard. Dinner will
incorporates all of the produce gathered that morning from the farm
and prepared with locally grown grass-fed beef and chicken.
Guests will have the opportunity to taste other local prominent
wines from Arcadian and Tercero.
If you are a locavore, foodie, gourmand or just interested in
enjoying a truly fresh, culinary experience, you won’t want to miss
“Seed, Sow, Supper” on Saturday, June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Seating
is limited, tickets are $125. For information and tickets, visit
www.syvjc.org or call (805) 693-4243. Proceeds benefit the Santa
Ynez Valley Jewish Communty.
To Santa Maria,
Paso Robles, see page 18
154
To Hwy. 101
Santa Maria (32 miles)
Paso Robles (88 miles)
Foley
Estates
Winery
To Lompoc
(18 miles)
To
Hwy. 1
246
Sanford
SANTA ROSA AVE
Buellton
Casa Cassara
Lafond
INDUSTRIAL
Alma Rosa
AVE OF THE FLAGS
101
To Santa Maria
Palmina Lompoc “Wine Ghetto”
1
E. CHESTNUT
7TH
Lompoc
Fiddlehead Cellars
Babcock
D’Vine
Wine
Tasting 246
Melville
Foley Estates Winery
Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards
1
Mosby
To
Hwy.
101
To Santa Barbara
BALLARD CANYON RD
To
Santa
Barbara
(43 miles)
Los Olivos
G
Rusack
Ballard
CHALKHILL
ATTERDAG
2ND
OAK
1ST
BALLARD CANYON RD
PARK
Solvang
Honeywood/
Olde Mission Wine Co.
Cabana/Wondering Dog Wine Bar
D’Alfonso-Curran Wines
Casa Cassara
Tastes of the Valleys
Presidio
Lucas & Lewellen
Royal Oaks
Lion’s Peak/Mission Meadow Winery
Carivintas
Sort This Out
Mandolina
Cellars
Alisal Cellars
Bellissima Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars
Shoestring
Hitching Post
101
PARK
COPENHAGEN
MOLLE
ALISAL
Epiphany
Daniel Gehrs
Saarloos & Sons
Longoria
Carhartt Winery
Consilience Artiste
Wild Heart Alexander & Wayne and Arthur Earl
Tre Anelli
Los Olivos Tasting Room Scott Cellars
Brander & Domaine
Andrew Murray
Silver Wines
Santa Barbara
ALAMO PINTADO AVE Byron Stolpman
CARINA CELLARS
Bridlewood
Coquelicot
MISSION
Blackjack
Lincourt
ALAMOPINTADO RD
GRAND AVE
ALAMO PINTADO AVE
Rideau
Buttonwood
246
BASELINE
Kalyra
Sunstone
Beckmen
REFUGIO
REFUGIO
154
ROBLAR AVE
Roblar
Winery
QUESTA
EDISON
S O N
EDI
Santa Ynez
Wine Cellar
Artiste
SAGUNTO
NUMANCIA
Imagine Wine
Chumash
Casino
MORA
MEADOWVALE
Gainey
To Santa Barbara
(29 miles)
SantaYnez
246
Not to Scale
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SANTA MARIA | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Hosts Free
Vineyard & Winery Walks Through October 2010
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country is hosting a series of free
vineyard and winery walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley. In
2009, the vintners’ assocation hosted a series of free vineyard walks
that were so well received that they are now including winery walks
for their 2010 series. On the second Saturday of each month through
October, a different Santa Maria vineyard manager or winemaker will
lead a tour of their winery or vineyard starting at noon. The tours will
provide a firsthand look at different winemaking techniques that take
place throughout the year.
All vineyard and winery walks are free to the public; a great reason
to get out to the wine country and learn something new. With the
135
1
McKeon-
Philips
BLOSSER
SKYWAY
Addamo
Vineyards
GRAY
Core
Wine Co.
Orcutt
To San Luis Obispo
(32 miles)
E DONOVAN
MAIN
STOWELL
BROADWAY
135
CLARK
ROEMER
101
Roemer Way Self-Storage
BETTERAVIA
TELEPHONE
COSTA DE ORO
DOMINION
Cottonwood
Canyon
SANTA MARIA MESA RD
River Bench
Vineyards
Santa Maria
Cambria
KENNETH
VOLK
VINEYARDS
TEPUSQUET
Byron
Rancho Sisquoc
Foxen Vineyards
money saved, why not treat yourself to a wine tasting or bottle of wine
for a picnic in the country? Take a break from the city and savor
authentic wine country. For a list of participating wineries and more
information, see below. For questions, email info@smvwines.com or
call 1-866-480-5194.
LOCATIONS AND DATES
• June 12th: Tres Hermanas, host Luke Lindquist
• July 10th: Cottonwood Canyon
• August 14th: Costa de Oro,
Host Gary Burk at Central Coast Wine Services
• September 11th: TBD
• October 9th: Cambria Winery, host Denise Shurtleff
Reservations are required. Visit www.shop.smvwines.com to
reserve your free ticket or email info@smvwines.com to RSVP.
Second Annual Riverbench Triathlon
– Bocce, Croquet and Horseshoes
Saturday, July 31, Noon to 2pm – Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Come for what is sure to be a fun-filled afternoon of croquet,
horseshoes and bocce. Find your partner, name your team and get
ready for an exciting competition. Sign up one team that can compete
in all three categories. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Bring your friends and family, this will be a good time for all! Sign up
in the tasting room or via email, info@riverbench.com.
To sign up, provide the following information: Players names (two
people per team), each players e-mail address and one team name.
Children over 10 years old are welcome to participate. Sign up by
email: info@riverbench.com.
FOXEN CANYON RD
1
Los Alamos
To
Lompoc (18 miles)
Solvang (34 miles)
Bedford
Thompson
ALISOS CANYON
Curtis
FIRESTONE
Tres Hermanas
STA
ZACA
Zaca Mesa
Fess Parker
Koehler
FOXEN
CANYON RD
154
101
To Solvang
(17 miles)
To Los Olivos
(11 miles)
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P A S O R O B L E S A R E A
Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X
Alta Colina – Paso Robles
Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X
AmByth Estate – Templeton
By
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X
Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X
Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles
Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Roble Su-Th 12:30-6
729 13th Street; 805 461-0675 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Austin Hope – Paso Robles
Fr-Sa
1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X
Baily Vineyard – Temecula Su-Fr 10-5
33440 La Serena Way; 951-676-9463 Sa 11-5 X X
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Appt X X
Bella Luna – Templeton
Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Berardo Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel
By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 or by appt 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 Sa-Su 11-6
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X
Castoro Cellars – Templeton
Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X
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Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X
Cerro Prieto Vnyd – Paso Robles Tours by appt
3432 Las Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 674-0826 X X X
Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X
Chateau Margene – Creston
Fr-Su
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X
Chateau Margene – Paso Robles Thur-Mon
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X
Christian Lazo – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 10-7
840 13th St, Suite F; 805 226-8820 Sun 12-7 X X
Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X
Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles
Daily
1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X
Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily
849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X
Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 11-7 X X X
D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X
Daou Vineyards – Paso Robles By appt
2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 527-6455 X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X
Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X
Doce Robles – Paso Robles
Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
Donati Family Vnyd – Templeton Daily 10-5
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 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
Écluse Wines – Paso Robles
Fr-Sun
1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X
Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Daily
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 11-6 X X
Eos Estate – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 Sat-Sun 10-6 X X X
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 10-5 X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt X X
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 227-0865 11-6 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 X X
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles
By
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X
Frolicking Frog – Paso Robles
By
14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X X
FS Cellars – Paso Robles
Th-Mo
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel By
6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
Gremark Vnyds – Paso Robles
By
5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X
Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Daily
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X
Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
Harmony Cellars– Harmony Sum 10-5:30
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
Hearthstone – Paso Robles
Daily
5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 431-0138 10-5:30 X X
Hidden Oak – Templeton
Fr-Sun
4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X
Hope Family Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X
Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles
Daily
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5 X X
FABULOUS WINES!
GREAT VALUES!
2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm • 805-467-2891
Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere
in our tasting room
while sipping on our latest releases.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – 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 X X
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Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
Jada Winery – Paso Robles Th 12-5
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Fr-Su 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 10-6 X X X
Kaleidos – Paso Robles
By
1990 Township Road; 805 226-0828 Appt X X
Kenneth Volk – Paso Robles
Daily
2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X
Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X
Kukkula – Templeton
By
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 Appt
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles
Fr-Su
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles
Daily
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 10-5 X X
Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X
Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive Appt X X
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles
Daily
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 10-5 X X
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
Meritage Wine Tasting – Paso Robles Sun 11-5 X X
810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 11-8 Fri-Sat 11-11
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Thu-Su
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X
Mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Sum 11-6
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 Win 11-5 X X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria
Th-Mo
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
Nadeau Family Vintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Niner Wine Estate – Paso Robles Daily
2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 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 12-6 X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X
Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Mon
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
Pear Valley – Paso Robles
Daily
4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X
Penman Springs – Paso Robles
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles
By
5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X
Pianetta – Paso Robles Su, Mo, We, Th 12-6
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
Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
Pretty Smith – San Miguel
Fr-Su
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles
Sa-Su
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Ranchita Canyon – San Miguel Fr-Mo 11-5
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 X X
Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5
3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X
Rio Seco – Paso Robles
Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
RiverStar Vineyards – San Miguel Fr-Mo
7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X
Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X
Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
8500 Union Road; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles
Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Sa-Sun 11-5
180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X
Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
Sextant Wines – Templeton
By Appt
Crnr of Almond & S. El Pomar; 866-833-WINE X X
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel
SILVER HORSE
WINERY
2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
805-967-WINE
Open Friday-Monday 11-5
Come see what everyone is talking about!
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1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X
Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt 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 Sum 11-6
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X
Tablas Creek – Paso Robles
Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Tackitt Family – San Miguel
We-Su
6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5
Terry Hoage – Paso Robles
By
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 & By Appt 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
Treana Winery – Paso Robles
Fr-Sa
1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
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
840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-886-5400 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-4
5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X
Villa San-Juliette – San Miguel By
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X
Vina Robles – Paso Robles
Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 & By Appt 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 Vineyard – 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
1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X
York Mountain – Templeton
Daily
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-4 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
Zoller Wine Styling – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-8
525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Fr-Sa 12-5 X X
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Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo
22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X
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 Daily 11-6
845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 Win Th-Mo X X
Baileyana Estate – San Luis Obispo Daily
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
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
Chamisal Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Edna Valley Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5:30 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
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Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
Pithy Little Wine Co – San Luis ObispoTh-Sa 12-8
1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Sat-Sun 11-6
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Fri 12-5 X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X
Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 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 – Avila Beach Daily 11-6
480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Sat till 7 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
S A N T A M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Old Orcutt Tu-Su
400 East Clark Ave. Suite A; 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; 805 938-7365 Appt
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X
Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Th-Su 11-6
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Closed Mo-We X X
Core Wine – Orcutt
We-Su
145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 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 Vineyards – 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 – The Bench in Los Olivos Th-Mo
2367 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X
Kenneth Volk 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
L O S
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
Artiste– Los Olivos
Wed-Mon
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X
Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
2670 Ontiveros ; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Byron Vnyd Tasting Room – Los Olivos Thu-Sun
2367 Alamo Pintako Ave; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X
Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum We-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 Win Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Carina Cellars – Los Olivos
Daily
2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Consilience – Los Olivos
Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
Coquelicot – Los Olivos Su-Th 11-5
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Fr 11-6, Sa 10-6 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 11-6 X X
Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Evans Ranch – Los Olivos
Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 12-6 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
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
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos
Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
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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
Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos
Daily
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 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
Solpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 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
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 Th-Mo 12-6
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Sa 11-7 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 Sat 11-4
1633 West Central Avenue, 805-736-9957 By Appt X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc
Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton Mo,We,Th 12-6:30
291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fr-Su 11-6:30 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc
By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Fr-Sa
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520A East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc
Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc
By
805-686-0850 Appt X X
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc Sa-Sun 11-4
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton
By
70 Industrial Way; 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
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Mosby Winery – Buellton
Daily
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X
Palmina – Lompoc
Th-Su
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
S O L V A N G
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang
Th-Mo
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Carivintas Winery – Solvang Sun-Thu 12-6
476 First St; 805 693-4331 Fri-Sat 12-9 X X
D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Win Su-Th 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sum Su-Th 11-6, Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
East Valley - at The Olive House in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805 686-5159 Daily 10-5 X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery
1539 Mission Dr, #Unit B, Solvang Daily
805-686-9323 9:30-5:30 X X
Lincourt Vineyards – Solvang Daily
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-6:30 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
Margerum – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 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 Tu-Sa 11-7
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 Su-Mo By Appt 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
Sort This Out Cellars – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7
1636 Copenhagen Drive; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X
Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Daily
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish 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
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 11-5 X X
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X
Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez
Daily
3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1767 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 Sa-Su 10-5
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mo-Fr 11-5 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
Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara
Daily
End of State St; 805-962-2100 11-7+ in sum X X
Jaffurs – Santa Barbara
Fr-Su
819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara
Daily
28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Municipal Winemakers – Santa Barbara On
28 Anacapa Street; 805 598-1896 weekends X X
Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Summerland – Summerland
Tue-Sun
2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X
Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara
205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Westerly Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Daily Fri-Sun 12-4
36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu call X X
Wine Cask Alliance – Santa Barbara Daily
813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 11-7 X X
V E N T U R A C O U N T Y
Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4 X X
Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Sat-Sun
300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 11-5 X X
Cantara Cellars– Camarillo
Weekends
126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Casa Barranca – Ojai Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6
208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Fri, Sat 12-8 X X
Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard
Sun-Fri
3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Call for hours X X
Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm – Ojai Daily
655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X
Rancho Ventavo Cellars – Oxnard Fri-Sun 11-6
1741 S. A Street, 805 483-8084 Monday Holidays X X
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