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Welcome toP L E A S A N T VA L L E YRANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel805-467-9448, ranchitacanyonvineyard.comFriday-Monday, 11am-5pm, or by appointmentRanchita Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated vineyard& boutique winery, producing estate grown, handcrafted wines.J&J CELLARS2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel805-467-2891, www.jjcellars.comFriday-Sunday 11am-5pm or by appointmentCome discover some great wines and incredible values!LOCATELLI VINEYARDS & WINERY8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel805 467-0067, www.locatelliwinery.comFriday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Festival Weekends 10am-5pmMalbec, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon are just a few of ourestate wines waiting for you.TASSAJARA CELLARS2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel805-239-8511, www.tassajaracellars.comFriday-Sunday 11am-5pmCome taste our wines in the Silver Horse Barrel Room!PRETTY-SMITH VINEYARDS & WINERY13350 River Road, San Miguel805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.comFriday-Sunday 11am-5pmA one woman winery creating soft, smooth and silky estategrown Bordeaux-style wines.TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel805-467-9490, www.tackittfamilyvineyards.comFriday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pmA small family venture dedicated to premium wines.SILVER HORSE WINERY2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel805-467-WINE(9463), www.silverhorse.comFriday-Sunday 11am-5pmCome experience what everyone is talking about!RiverStar VineyardsWines with Character, Elegance & StyleWhen traveling along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, RiverStar Vineyards– located at the “T” of Airport & Estrella Road – is a 60-acre, familyowned winery with a delightful tasting room. The vines were plantedback in 1992 and produce wine with great character. On the wine listyou 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 astheir 2005 Syrah, 2007 “Entice” White Merlot and 2007 SauvignonBlanc – case specials range between $60 - $100 per case making thewines affordable to have at your dinner table daily with family andfriends.In addition to the standalone varietals, the winery specializes inunique blends. Be sure to try “Sunset Red” a wine produced with Syrahand Merlot, “Affinity” a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot andZinfandel as well as “Allure” a blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the tables located justoutside 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 showoff your culinary talents in the full kitchen. There is a two nightminimum stay – chances are you will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere somuch you will want to stay even longer. For reservations or additionalinformation call the winery at (805) 467-0086 or visit VRBO.com#236997.RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel805-467-0086, www.riverstarvineyards.comThursday-Monday 11-5pm or by appt.Come and sit on our patio, relax andenjoy a great glass of RiverStar Wine!MISSIONSTREETMISSIONSTREETEXITMAP NOT TO SCALETERRACE HILL2620, California Poppy Lane, San Miguel, 805-467-1906Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pmTake a break while on the trail and come in to savor ouraward-winning Tuscan Olive Oils, house made spices and herbs.VILLA SAN JULIETTE WINERY6385 Cross Canyon Road, Tasting by appointment only805-550-0522, www.villasanjuliette.comA beautiful 168 acre vineyard producing a broad range ofgrapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petite Sirah,Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com22 www.WineCountryThisMonth.com