SLO LIFE Magazine Jun/Jul 2019

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Tablas Creek Vineyards 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles This winery, also in the Adelaida area, is way out there. It’s a hidden gem. It especially excites the farmer inside me. Sitting on the patio I can hear sheep in the distance. A bee is pollinating a flower on the ground near the rows of vines. Out in the distance is an rustic shed that looks as if it were taken from an old farm in Italy. This is not just a vineyard, it farms using biodynamic practices. They produce outstanding grapes and give back to the land, feeding it, in a sense. It takes a lot of work. The support system includes their sheep and alpaca herd that till the ground with their feet and eat the nutrientsucking weeds; their active bees and owl boxes that pollinate and exterminate; as well as their integrated fruit trees in the vineyards and composting practices. It sounds very kumbaya, like a throwback from the ‘60s but the proof is in the pudding. The wines are flavorful, yet have subtle layers that just keep giving back to the taster. I sip on a glass of 2017 Picpoul Blanc ($30/bottle), an uncommon varietal. The flavors remind me of the tropics with pineapple notes that would pair well with coconut shrimp. Being here is like a mini vacation, yet only about a half-hour from San Luis Obispo. Filipponi Ranch 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo Have you seen a sweet little yellow house from Highway 101 as you drive south from San Luis Obispo? This was the childhood home of Herb Filipponi and his siblings. It was used by their family as a dairy farm, to raise cattle, and now is the tasting room for their winery. On the hillside is an image of a bell with a cross inside made of rocks showcasing their brand that was used in Switzerland by their ancestors. I pulled up to this little gem of a place to meet Diane Filipponi tidying up the tasting room. Her husband Herb was out mowing the high grass. This is a special and rare winery to visit that takes every family member to make it work. You feel welcomed and at home as a result. This oasis embraces you with a garden full of native plants and a view of ancient oaks chasing up the hill. Shakespeare and Treasure Island play on summer nights in the open air. Try the Filipponi Rosé ($24/bottle) and drink in the fantastic strawberry flavor. What a great little getaway to enjoy with friends, with a view that we are so lucky to have in this lovely part of the world. SLO LIFE 90 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | JUN/JUL 2019
Explore the Extraordinary www.GardensbyGabriel.com 805-215-0511 lic.# 887028 JUN/JUL 2019 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | 91
Page 1 and 2:
SLOmagazine CENTRAL COAST TAKING IN
Page 3 and 4:
JUN/JUL 2019 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE |
Page 5 and 6:
Built with care. Close your eyes. W
Page 7 and 8:
GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS . LAND
Page 9 and 10:
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14:
Hand-Crafted for your Personal Stay
Page 15 and 16:
TILE SHOWROOM & NATURAL STONE SLAB
Page 17 and 18:
Page 19 and 20:
Page 21 and 22:
GOLDEN CIRCLE, ICELAND YUCATÁN PEN
Page 23 and 24:
NUEVO VALLARTA, MEXICO MELK ABBEY,
Page 25 and 26:
C O M M E R C I A L & R E S I D E N
Page 27 and 28:
Page 29 and 30:
a place for modern living. JUN/JUL
Page 31 and 32:
MAY ’19 5/8 Superior Court Judge
Page 33 and 34:
LCOME TO THE N LUIS OBISPO HAVEN AL
Page 35 and 36:
Page 37 and 38:
Help. I have a problem. Can you hea
Page 39 and 40: Upcoming Shows Molly Malones . Los
Page 41 and 42: JUN/JUL 2019 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE |
Page 43 and 44: Your Local College Planner! Helping
Page 47 and 48: et’s take it from the top, Mike,
Page 49 and 50: Local, honest expertise for home bu
Page 51 and 52: Visit our kitchen and bath showroom
Page 53 and 54: Specializing in Spring Scenes 805.9
Page 57 and 58: Shop Local. Trusted Since 1954! FRE
Page 63 and 64: ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE INTERIORS ME
Page 67 and 68: WIRELESS INTERNET FOR THE CENTRAL C
Page 69 and 70: Star-spangled loan options for our
Page 71 and 72: SOLD $910,000.00 743 SERRANO DRIVE
Page 75 and 76: VARICOSE & SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT Lo
Page 77 and 78: New Patient Special $99 Exam, X-Ray
Page 79 and 80: Fresh Food+ Fresh Finds Mint + Craf
Page 81 and 82: Speak Your Best! with Deborah Lee D
Page 83 and 84: Check In Anytime, Anywhere AUDIO
Page 85 and 86: Healing Happens FIRST CHURCH OF CHR
Page 87 and 88: JESSIE’S TIP: Buy the lamb bonele
Page 89: TALLEY FARMS THERE IS always time T
Page 93 and 94: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ThroW us a bon
Page 95 and 96: Ready. Set. GROW! If you’re ready
Page 97 and 98: CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA Concerts in t
show all

SLO LIFE Magazine Jun/Jul 2019

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?