SANTA MARIA | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKWhat’s Happening in Santa Maria Valley <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>Here on the northern perimeter of the famed Santa Barbara County<strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>, there is perhaps no better season to partake in thepastime of wine touring. The summer crowds have waned, the newvintages are released and the weather is typically fabulous. The SantaMaria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & ConventionBureau offers visitors a complimentary booklet called Santa MariaValley <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>: A Guide to Local <strong>Wine</strong>ries and Restaurants,which includes profiles and contact information for local wineriesand dining establishments. An accompanying map reveals the layoutof the Santa Maria Valley <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong>. The booklet is available fordownload at www.SantaMaria.com.The Santa Maria Valley <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>As</strong>sociation also offers visitorsextensive touring information and a downloadable map atwww.santamariavalleywines.com.For more information, call the Santa Maria Valley Conventionand Visitor & Convention Bureau at 1-800-331-3779 or visit thewebsite at www.smvwc.com. To join the mailing list, emailinfo@santamariavalleywinecountry.com.• Friday, February 13: A Chocolate Affair6 to 8 pm, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ry CavesBring your sweetheart to Cottonwood’s Valentine’s Day ChocolateCocktail party. Indulge in appetizers, chocolate and wine pairingswhile listening to harpist Beth Vukmanic. Submit your chocolatedessert for the “best of” contest and receive $5 off admission.Only one entry per person. Reservations are required and there areonly 46 seats available. Make your reservations today.$45 per person, $40 for club members(805) 937-8463 or events@cottonwoodcanyon.com• Friday, February 20: PCPA's Girls' Night Out andA Midsummer Night's Dream, 5 to 9:30 pmPCPA's Marian Theatre (Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria)Join PCPA and local businesses on for a celebration of girl power!Gather up your gang of girlfriends for a pre-show reception beginningat 5:30 p.m., followed by the PCPA performance of AMidsummer Night’s Dream at 7 p.m. Meet and greet the girls fromAddamo Vineyards, Trends Salon, Costa de Oro <strong>Wine</strong>ry, BigBrothers Big Sisters, The Women’s Fund and more...GNO attendeeswill receive 50% off the adult price (regularly $28.25, this performanceonly); just ask for the “Girls’ Night Out” ticket. Goodfriends, food, wine tasting, prizes, and an enchanted romanticcomedy. Don’t miss out, order your tickets today!PCPA Box Offi ce (805) 922-8313• Saturday, March 7: Evening of Exquisite <strong>Wine</strong>,Food and Music at Cambria <strong>Wine</strong>ry, 5 to 7 pmReward yourself with a time of exquisite wine, music and cuisineprepared by Chef Rick Manson. Watch the sun set from the tasting26room and patio of Cambria <strong>Wine</strong>ry. Relax with your friends andmeet new acquaintances. A delightful escape for a couple of hoursin the Santa Maria Valley hills. Call George Majoue, Santa MariaPhilharmonic Society at (805) 925-0412 for tickets. Don’t wait,tickets will go quickly; $50 per person.• Saturday, March 28: Creole CookoutNoon to 3 pm at Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & <strong>Wine</strong>ryExperience the tastes of the South at Cottonwood for an old fashionedcrawfish boil. Enjoy fresh Louisiana crawfish, sausage, potatoes,corn on the cob, side salad, garlic bread and a glass of sweettea or Cottonwood wine. Live jazz music will set the mood by atalented CalPoly Jazz Band Quartet. For more information or to getyour tickets, call (805) 937-8463.$40 per person, $35 club membersevents@cottonwoodcanyon.comONGOING EVENTS• Every Friday: Friday Night <strong>Wine</strong> Down at Costa de Oro, 4 to 7:30 pmEnjoy live music and appetizers with lots of friends. A great way toend your week or start your weekend!11351McKeon-PhilipsBLOSSERSKYWAYAddamoVineyardsOrcuttE DONOVANMAINSTOWELLBROADWAY135CLARKLos AlamosTo San Luis Obispo(32 miles, see page 24)ROEMER101BETTERAVIATELEPHONEBedfordThompsonToLompoc(18 miles, see page 28)/Solvang (34 miles, see page 28)Roemer Way Self-StorageCOSTA DE ORODOMINIONCottonwoodCanyonSANTA MARIA MESA RDRiver BenchVineyardsFOXEN CANYON RDALISOS CANYONSanta MariaCambriaSTAZACAKENNETHVOLKVINEYARDSTEPUSQUETByronRancho SisquocFoxen VineyardsCurtisFirestoneTres HermanasZaca MesaFess ParkerKoehlerwww.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.comFOXENCANYON RD
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