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| WINE NOTES<br />
BUENA VISTA<br />
When the rain has paused and the sun is out, what better way to spend your time than<br />
relaxing on an open patio with a glass of wine and a view that just won’t quit? Wineries<br />
are awaiting your arrival by polishing glasses, pulling out the garden furniture, and<br />
opening the windows and doors to let in the fresh air. Here are some venues to give<br />
you some fantastic views, enjoy a picnic, some music and of course some wine from<br />
our gorgeous Central Coast area while you enjoy what the land has to offer.<br />
BY ANDRIA MCGHEE<br />
Calcareous Vineyard<br />
3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles<br />
The view here is hard to beat. Keep the faith when you drive on<br />
the curvy, swervy roads to the tasting room. You may second-guess<br />
whether or not it actually exists but charge on! The drive is worth<br />
it. Pay attention to the sides of the hills that have been cut out.<br />
You’ll notice the change from dark brown and dense, to crumbly<br />
tan, as well as light, hard chalk. These differences in geology affect<br />
the grapes in different ways and make some wonderful wine.<br />
Finally, up a hill, is the winery flaunting a view that dances with<br />
trees, rolling clouds, and valleys reaching far into the distance.<br />
Tables and a grass area for picnics<br />
welcome you to kick back. Every seat<br />
has a winning view. If you can peel your<br />
eyes away for a minute, you can get a<br />
round in on the bocce ball court. Wine<br />
Down Wednesdays ( <strong>Jun</strong>e - September,<br />
5 - 8pm) are a local favorite, which<br />
include music and food vendors while<br />
you watch the sun set. My favorite<br />
wine, 2017 Kate’s Vineyard Zinfandel<br />
($45/bottle) has the typical raspberry<br />
flavor of a Zin. Remember the white<br />
cut out in the hills as you approached<br />
the vineyard? Those are limestone, or<br />
calcareous soils, that help with the<br />
acidity of the wine, giving it balance. It<br />
is the soil from which the winery gets<br />
its name. >><br />
ANDRIA MCGHEE received<br />
her advanced degree in<br />
wines and spirits from<br />
WSET in London and enjoys<br />
travel, food, wine, and<br />
exercise as a means to enjoy<br />
those around her.<br />
88 | <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>LIFE</strong> MAGAZINE | JUN/JUL <strong>2019</strong>
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