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STORY
FEATURE

Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery

JUNE 2011 • ISSUE 6 – VOLUME 4
A Publication of Wine Country This Week
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Robert Hall Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TASTING ROOM

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15
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Wine Country Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AVILA BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY :
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LOMPOC WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TASTING ROOM

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

LOS OLIVOS WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
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SOLVANG WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

SANTA BARBARA/SUMMERLAND WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47
Edna Valley Vineyards
ADVERSTISING REPRESENTATIVES Whitney Brem, San Luis Obispo County
Phone 805-252-5440
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centralcoast@winecountrythisweek.com
Jenn Jones, Santa Barbara County
Phone 805-895-7378
jenn@winecountrythisweek.com
DINING

PUBLISHER Mike Giangreco

Direct 707-938-3734
mike@winecountrythisweek.com
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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant

P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433
Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
chandra@winecountrythisweek.com
Trattoria Uliveto CALENDAR EDITOR Laurie Flippen
Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
laurie@winecountrythisweek.com
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OFFICE MANAGER Cathy Gore

Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674
Email cathy@winecountrythisweek.com
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Alexandra Charsley, Melissa Chavez,
Len Napolitano, Lisa Pretty, Carolyn Turner
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Robert Hall Winery

California’s Golden State Winery
by Kim Murphy-Rodrigues
Discover the Essence of Paso Robles, with a visit to Robert Hall
Winery. Tucked in the rolling terrain near the eastern gateway to Paso
Robles, Robert Hall Winery is celebrating their “10 Year Anniversary”
in 2011. Founder Robert L. Hall has realized a life-long dream in
building the winery and hospitality center which has become a land-
mark for the Paso Robles community.
Robert’s interest in the wine business was sparked during a family
vacation to France in the late ’70s. As he traveled throughout the
Rhône Valley, Robert was captivated by the tradition and lifestyle of
the family wine estates he visited. Shortly after, Robert began devel-
oping his idea for a premium-producing vineyard and winery and
ventured west with the goal of visiting each of California’s wine appel-
lations to explore optimum growing conditions for
the production of premium wine grapes, specifi-
cally the Rhône varieties he enjoyed so much. In
stewards of the land, both the winery and vineyard
the early ’90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the
practice natural resource conservation. Measures
perfect terroir in the Paso Robles AVA. Featuring
include the preservation of native oak trees on the
soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and
Hall Ranch, energy and water conservation through
cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural conditions
the recycling and treatment of waste water for the
were ideal to the development of the enological
vineyard and landscape irrigation, use of a natural
characteristics he was seeking to produce. “Home
pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic compost
Ranch” was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the
tea in the vineyard as well as cover crops, beneficial
“Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined the Hall
insects and permaculture gardens.
Ranch.
The winery was named California’s “Golden State
Dedicated to environmental sustainability,
Winery” for 2010 by the California State Fair Wine
Robert Hall Winery has achieved Sustainability in
Competition. Known as the oldest and most presti-
Practice (SIP)™ Certification for its vineyards, with
giously judged wine competition in North America,
each bottle of wine bearing the SIP™ seal. As true
this year’s event included nearly 3,000 wines from
over 600 wineries, which were all blind tasted.
Robert Hall Winery’s ten wine entries garnered five “Best of Class”
honors and placed the winery in the position of being this year’s
golden recipient – a first time honor for a Central Coast winery. Robert
L. Hall is “proud of this achievement and the attention it brings to all
wines and wineries in Paso Robles.” All Robert Hall wines are crafted
by winemaker Don Brady who joined Robert Hall Winery in 2001. A
Texas native, Don was recognized by his industry peers in 2006 by
receiving the “Winemaker of the Year” honors. Don’s goal in crafting
Robert Hall wines is “to bring the elements of the fruit from the Hall
Ranch to the winey to capture the exceptional color and flavor that is
the essence of Paso Robles.” While Robert Hall Winery is most known
for their Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery has an extensive Rhône-wine
portfolio including Viognier, Blanc de Robles, Grenache Blanc, Rhone
de Robles, Pape de Robles, Syrah and a Petite Sirah.

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Summerland Winery
Summerland Winery is a boutique wine
company that takes pride in producing a diverse
range of premium wines focusing on the expres-
sive vineyard sources spanning from Santa
Barbara to Monterey with an emphasis on small
lot, vineyard designated Pinot Noir production.
Inspired by the relaxed, friendly lifestyle enjoyed
throughout California’s serene coastal towns,
Proprietor, Mr. Nebil “Bilo” Zarif opened his
tasting room in the charming town of Summer-
land. Here at the Summerland Winery Boutique,
visitors are invited to taste Summerland’s award-
winning varietal wines in a comfortable seaside
setting overlooking the town and Pacific Ocean.
Since its conception in 2002, Summerland
Winery has quickly built a name synonymous
with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The Wines
Mr. Zarif, a longtime fixture in the Central Coast wine industry,
founded Summerland Winery with the intention of producing a
diverse range of Central Coast wines. The current portfolio of white
wines includes Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Chardonnay,
Orange Muscat, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Grenache,
Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon offered in two distinctive tiers. A
portfolio of the reds of the Central Coast Collection are blended in a
more fruit forward style, excellent for food pairing. They best reflect
the category of everyday enjoyment and offer good varietal character
with a regional flavor profile.
The Summerland reserve tier is dedicated to single-vineyard
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bottlings from top vineyards in the region. This
line is called the Single Vineyard Collection.
These wines express the distinct terroir of the
vineyards we select and are crafted using only the
most traditional winemaking techniques. The
inaugural release garnered much acclaim with
the 2002 Bien Nacido Vineyard wines receiving
92 and 93 points for the Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir respectively in the Wine Advocate. These
selections are produced in limited quantities with
every bottle individually numbered assuring our
commitment to small lot production.
Several appellations and vineyard sources are
represented on the Summerland label and a real
understanding of the Central Coast is evident in
all the wines. Though most of the wines bear the
names of Santa Barbara vineyard sources, we also
produce Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache and
Zinfandel from Paso Robles and Pinot Noir from two separate vine-
yards in the Edna Valley. Pinot fanatics will be happy to know that
Summerland’s 2007 Pinot Noir program has expanded to include a
total of six exciting vineyard sources in the Santa Rita Hills, Santa
Maria Valley, and Edna Valley.
In their first year, Summerland wines received 29 medals including
two Gold Medal Best of Class awards for Pinot Noir and recognition
in numerous publications. Summerland Winery continues to impress
with their popular 2003 Chardonnay receiving Best of Show White in
a judging by their peers in the 2005 Santa Barbara County Fair Wine
Competition.
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Vineyards First
It all starts here in the vineyard. At Summerland Winery, they
put in a lot of miles traveling the region, tasting and meeting with
growers before a vineyard site is selected for the Single Vineyard
Collection. They recognize that careful vineyard selection and
coordination with the vineyard managers throughout the growing
season plays a key role in achieving the kind of structure and
finesse in the wines they are making.
Numerous visits are conducted throughout the harvest by
Summerland Winemaker, Etienne Terlinden who will make the
final call as to when to pick the grapes for optimal ripeness and
flavor. While Bien Nacido serves as the core vineyard source for
Summerland’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir programs, additional
Pinot Noir sources include the Fiddlestix and Rancho Santa Rosa
Vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills appellation, Chamisal Vineyard
and Odyssey-Thurlestone Vineyards in Edna Valley and Solomon
Hills Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley.
Winemaking
Summerland production takes place in the Santa Maria facility
near the Bien Nacido Vineyard. The location is ideal since they
contract fruit from several vineyard sources throughout the region.
Winemaker, Etienne Terlinden describes his approach as a
meeting of old world tradition and new world principles. The fruit
is processed using state-of-the-art equipment ideal for Pinot Noir
production yet vinification and cellaring is conducted with
minimal intervention and traditional winemaking in mind. Red
wine grapes pass through sorting tables then on to the destemer,
which gently removes the stems from the clusters. The juice and
berries fall into 1.5-ton wood fermenters for a slow maceration
process averaging 10 to 14 days depending on the varietal and
clone. The grapes are then pressed using a bladder press and the
juice is gently removed from the skins. From here the wine will be
aged in small French Oak casks until bottling.
Our commitment to small-lot production is evident in the wines
that comprise the Single Vineyard Collection. Here the wines are
hand-crafted every step of the way in quantities ranging from as
little as 125 cases to 800 cases.
Blending is conducted with the expertise of world-renowned
consultant, Michele Pignarre le Danois. Michele, who resides in
Bordeaux, visits the region periodically to taste and sew together
the final blends with Etienne and his staff. This is the crucial step
where all the components that go into a single vineyard bottling
are evaluated, analyzed and pieced together to make wines that
will bear the distinction of the celebrated Single Vineyard Collec-
tion. An individual bottling of Pinot Noir may have up to as many
as six clonal varieties that Etienne has carefully vinified separately
in the cellar. Barrels that are not selected for single vineyard
programs will be blended into the Central Coast Collection. This
keeps the single vineyard wines focused on the terroir and flavor
profile of the individual vineyard site while maintaining high wine
quality in both programs. The finished wines are bottled with
minimal fining to preserve the fruit intensity and released in
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Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery
Producing Estate-Grown Unique Blends
by Lisa Pretty
Perched on an oak studded hilltop in the
Templeton Gap, Hearthstone’s rustic tasting
room provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere
for wine tasting. The tasting room staff is
extremely knowledgeable and happy to
answer any questions about the estate vine-
yards, the winemaking process and the wines
offered for tasting. “We believe tasters appre-
ciate a little wine education during their visit
so all of our staff is trained to answer ques-
tions. We even added an educational blog to
our website for those who are not able to visit
us in person,” commented tasting room
manager Josslyn Wagster.
All of the wines produced by Hearthstone’s
winemaker, Paul Ayers, are made from grapes
sourced from the 40-acre estate vineyard.
Owner Hoy Buell, a Cal Poly graduate and
horticulturist for 28 years, planted the vine-
yard with a large number of different varietals
in small blocks. Each year approximately 15
different wines are released with several
limited productions. Every now and then
Paul will find a barrel of wine too good to
blend and will bottle it standalone with just
25 cases available. The majority of the line-up
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is what the winery is known for – creative
blends. Tasters can select Bordeaux blends,
Rhône blends and even a Super Tuscan
named Profundo. The 2007 Profundo is 53%
Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15%
Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. Profundo
won a gold medal in this year’s San Francisco
Chronicle competition and is a current
favorite in the tasting room.
Just outside the tasting room visitors are
welcome to enjoy a comfortably furnished
patio surrounded by large oak trees and stun-
ning views. Every Friday until October 28th,
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the patio is the place to
be for the Weekly Wine Down. For just $10
guests are offered wine tasting, BBQ appetizers
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and live music. Most Fridays a local artist will
be featured and Paul will be personally
manning the BBQ. On June 10th Lindsay
Tomasic, acoustic guitarist and songwriter,
will be helping everyone wine down with an
assortment of her original songs. For visitors
kicking off their wine weekend or locals just
ending their work week, it is the perfect way
to spend a relaxing evening and chat with the
staff and other guests. With the new parking
there is plenty of space and easy access.
Be sure to ask about the Hearthstone wine
club when you visit. Club members receive
wine shipments twice a year and may select to
receive three, six or 12 bottles in each ship-
ment. The more wine selected the greater the
discounts. Each shipment will also include
technical information, winemaker notes and
recipes to pair with each wine. There are a
number of other perks such as complimentary
tasting for members and up to three guests
and priority invitations to winery events.
The tasting room, located at 5070 Vine-
yard Drive in Paso Robles, is open Thursday
to Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor-
mation, visit www.hearthstonevineyard.com
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The California Wine Festival
Now in it’s eighth year, the California Wine
Festival’s three days of wine events are scheduled
for July 14-16, in picturesque Santa Barbara. “We’re
expecting another great festival this year, Director
Don Fritzen said. “Our new Orange County Cali-
fornia Wine Festival sold out last year and we
expect the same here in our original home base
where we’ve always enjoyed tremendous support.”
Organizers are expecting a wide variety of
wineries from every wine region in California to
pour at the prestigious three days of events, plus
regional microbreweries, some imported wine and
even vodka and tequila tasting exhibitors. “We’re
also working hard to attract the best local and
regional restaurants and gourmet food purveyors
from around the country”, Fritzen said. Of course,
live musical entertainment has been lined up at all
three events to provide an exciting sound track to
this outdoor extravaganza.
Emily Kaufmann, the growing company’s new
Vice President of Festival Operations agrees with
Fritzen’s vision of a bright future, “We’re beginning
to attract some national sponsorships along with
more significant wineries and gourmet food
purveyors. Our brand has stood the test of time,
and we’ve always maintained the highest standard
of wine, food and fun entertainment, giving our
guests more for their dollar.
Elite wineries, gourmet food manufacturers, top
restaurants, and especially event sponsors recognize
the value they receive from marketing to CWF’s
high profile clientele in an environment of presti-
gious wines, foods and lots of sun and fun.” Kauf-
mann concluded “Tickets are going on sale sooner
than ever before this year as demand seems to
continue to rise for California Wine Festival’s blend
of quality wines and gourmet foods, presented in a
one-of-a-kind California setting. “Better buy early
and take advantage of our early bird prices, as we
expect to sell out again, Kaufmann warned!”
Thursday, 6:30-9pm, ’Old Spanish Nights Wine Tasting‘
A celebration of wines, foods and music true to
Santa Barbara’s Spanish roots. The historic De La
Guerra Adobe Courtyard, site of the original
Spanish fiestas in downtown Santa Barbara, will
provide the perfect setting for this exciting evening
of wine and food festivities. A large contingent of
California and Spanish wineries will showcase their
world-class wines accompanied by a spicy array of
appetizers from top local restaurants. Colorful
Flamenco dancers, accompanied by blazing guitars
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and hot Latin sounds will keep everyone ‘caliente’
throughout the event.
Friday, 4:30-6pm, ‘Riedel Wine Glass Seminar & Tasting’
The California Wine Festival will host a Riedel
“Glassware Journey” tasting/seminar at the Fess
Parker’s Doubletree Resort where attendees will
explore how the shape and size of the glass effects
the perception of the wine on the palate. This
educational and fun seminar and wine tasting will
be conducted by an expert from the world famous
Riedel Glassware Company, preeminent wine glass-
ware manufacturer. Each attendee will receive their
own set (to take home) of four varietal specific wine
glasses (valued at $123) for the seminar/tasting.
Guests attending this fascinating class will also get
“front of the line” privileges if attending the CWF
Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting immediately
following the seminar.
Friday, 6:30-9pm, ‘Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting’
Limited to just 600 lucky ticketholders, this is
the toughest ticket in town! California’s best wine-
makers dust off their rare and reserve level bottles
in a wine-lovers fantasy night of sipping the
”GOOD STUFF”! Some wines being poured are
impossible to buy! – no longer in distribution.
Some are proprietor’s reserves or end-of-vintage
wines. A sparkling champagne reception greets
guests who will then be treated to Napa trophy
Cabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, the high Sierras,
California’s Central Coast, Santa Barbara County’s
best and more. Top chefs from Santa Barbara’s most
popular restaurants will prepare amazing hot and
cold gourmet appetizers while live jazz keeps things
super cool. The charming old-world carousel at
Chase Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for
this romantic summer night under the stars.
Saturday, 1-4pm, “Beachside Food & Wine Fest”
This ever-popular wine event will hit Santa
Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day
of sun, sea, wine, food and music. Literally
hundreds of premium California wines are served
up along with the best of the regional microbrew-
eries, local top chefs and food purveyors and
vendors of all things related to wine. Tickets are
available at www.californiawinefestival.com, at local
wine shops or the Arlington Box. An auction of
exotic super-sized-wine bottles including dozens of
magnums, double magnums and even a few
Jeroboams will raise money for Foodbank of Santa
Barbara.
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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
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). $79-$119. Bike rentals available.
Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
JUNE 14-24
Festival Mozaic
Five centuries of music on the Central Coast. Since 1971, international artists
have come together to create orchestral concerts, chamber music, classical
crossover events and engaging informative activies. Everything from the
chance to get close up and person with musicians to orchestral evenings with
musicians from the nation’s top orchestras under the dyamic baton of music
director Scott Yoo. www.FestivalMozaic.com
JULY 7-10
2011 Central Coast Wine Classic
Everything from dinner at Hearst Castle to winemaker dinners. Featuring four
event-filled days celebrating wines, cuisine, music, art and the lifestyle of the
Central Coast. For the full listing of activities, see www.centralcoastwineclassic.org
Highlights include:
• Thu: Barrel Tasting at the Avila Beach Golf Resort in Avila Beach.
2-5pm, $30. Sample a few of their yet-to-be-released wines.
• Sun: Reserve Wine Tasting at the Avila Beach Golf Resort in Avila Beach. The
big showdown of some of the most special wines from over 50 different
California wineries. 1-4pm, $45
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
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
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers
The first Friday of every month join John & Linda for their Winemakers Choice
tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like, and we’re
sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463
ONGOING LAST THURSDAYS
Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers
In appreciation for all the dedication of school district personnel. Stop by the
tasting room for happy hour specials. 3-7pm. 25% discounts off all bottles and
$2.50 off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463, www.phantomrivers.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER
2011 Summer Concert Series
Free summer concerts are held at the Rotary Bandstand on the Village Green.
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a variety of
musical themes. 805-473-2250, for schedule, www.arroyograndevillage.org
ATASCADERO
JUNE 24
Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner
Atascadero Lake Pavilion – Central Coast wineries will be featured at the four-
course gourmet dinner prepared by Pacific Harvest Catering. A live
and silent auction will highlight the culinary attraction. 5:30pm
$75, $425/table of six. 805-461-8317, www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com
JUNE 25
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
This signature event brings together more than 80 wineries and a dozen chefs
offering their renowned wines and food for tasting and sampling. Speak with
winemakers, vineyard owners, local artists and listen to live music.
4-8pm, $40/advance, $45 at the door, www.atascaderowinefestival.org
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AVILA BEACH
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' Market
On the Promenade – Fresh produce, local seafood, food booths & family fun.
4-8pm, 805-602-8266. Rainy day policy: If it's raining at 2pm in Avila the day
of the market, the Fish & Farmers' Market is cancelled
ONGOING FRIDAYS
2 4 1 Happy Friday from 4 2 6
at Wood Winery
Two for one wine tastings! Watch the sunset, listen to the surf and start your
weekend off with a great glass of wine. www.wildwoodwine.com
JULY 8, AUGUST 12
Avila Baywatch Sunset Cruise
with Alapay
Experience Avila Beach from the calm waters of the bay, while enjoying appetizers,
live music with Steve Myers and Alapay wine. Always a sell-out, limited to 44
people/cruise. 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 water-
front 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 Wine-
maker 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 4
Morro Bay 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. This
event is put on by MBHF, Inc., a nonprofit community benefit corporation.
Free with donation of canned food item. 11am-7pm, 805- 772-1155
JUNE 5
Cambria Winery features Marilyn Dover Benson
Popular local artist will be featuring a wide selection of her paintings. 11am-
4pm. http://web.mac.com/donaldbenson2/, 805 938-7318
JULY 2
Cambria Holiday
Wine & Beer Festival
Cambria Vet's Hall, 1111 Main Street, Cambria – A Cambria Lions Club
sponsored fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Cambria Teen Center.
1-5pm, $25/includes wine, beer tasting and BBQ. 805-458-7661
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar
at Wild Horse Winery
Templeton – Learn the art of blending wine. Experience first hand what being
a winemaker is all about. 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. By appointment 11am or 2pm, Limit 10
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 SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Pizzas at Opolo Vineyards
Gourmet pizzas from their wood burning oven or Opolo's Cevapcici sandwiches all
paired with Opolo wines. 12-4pm, $16-$18, www.opolo.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery
VIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
More events at www.WineCountryThisMonth.com
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
Every Friday Wine Down
at Hearthstone
With warmer weather on the way, enjoy appetizers, music & great wines on their
patio. Great food pairings & beautiful sunsets. 4-7pm, this weeks performers &
appetizers at www.facebook.com/HearthstoneWines, 805-238-2544
MOST SATURDAYS
First Crush Paso Wine 101
Silver Horse Winery – An overview of Paso Robles' terroir and how it influences
wine taste, how wine is made and an introduction on how to taste and eval-
uate wines while tasting several of the great wines that Paso Robles has to
offer. 11am-12:30m, $25, $20/Crush members, includes presentation and wine
flight. Wines vary by the month. Reservations requested, 877- 82-CRUSH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Enjoy The Music at Sculpterra
Wine tasting and music, what more could you want? 1-4pm, www.sculpterra.com
ONGOING
Songwriters at Play at Sculpterra Winery
Every Sunday, 1-4pm, www.sculpterra.com
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
15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar
Templeton, 805-434-1554
• Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm
• Thursday: Spanish Tapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm
• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7pm
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 FIRST SATURDAY
Wine & The Arts at Ortman Family Wines
A monthly celebration of wine and the arts with live music and an art
exhibit. Free (tasting fees/wine by the glass $10-$12)
805-237-9009, www.ortmanfamilyvineyards.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER
Friday Night Sunset Happy Hour at Mondo Cellars
Wine by the glass and by the bottle. Enjoy live entertainment and reasonably
priced gourmet catered appetizers. 5pm till Sunset. No cover charge.
Winery, Bed & Breakfast and Event Facility, www.mondocellars.com
JUNE 1-30
Art Exhibit by Sandi Heller at Ortman Family Wines
Sandi’s work reflects passion for the outdoors, especially the beautiful scenery
on the Central Coast of California. www.ortmanfamilyvineyards.com
JUNE 4
Baby & Children’s Fair
Paso Robles Downtown City Park – Information booths from health care,
prenatal and infant care, children’s resources, face painting by Freckles the
Clown and more. Also vendors offering locally hand-made products and other
great deals. 10am-3pm, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
JUNE 3
Friday Afternoon with
Miss Oddette’s at Meridian
Specializing in smoked beef tri-tip with her “Special Report”or “No Joke” BBQ
sauces, join Miss Oddette for delicious samples of her BBQ sauces and incred-
ible serving suggestions! 1-4pm, www.meridianvineyards.com
JUNE 3
2009 Futures Party
San Miguel – The first opportunity to taste 2009 premium First Crush varietals
before they're blended and bottled. Also an opportunity for Crush Club
members, First Crush harvest customers, friends and family to barrel sample the
fruits of their labor. Enjoy barrel samples, great First Crush wines, appetizers and
artisan cheeses. 4-7pm, $10, $5/Crush Club members, N/C for 2009 First Crush
winemakers, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com, 805-434-2772

JUNE 4, 18, JULY 2, 16, 30
Art of Blending Wine
San Miguel – At the First Crush Wine Workshop, you'll begin by learning how to
evaluate a selection of 3-5 base wines for aromatics, flavor, texture and aging
characteristics. After learning the nuances of each wine, they’ll give you the
tools that real winemakers use (graduated cylinders and Erlenmeyer flasks) and
let you create several unique blends. You can also purchase, bottle and label
your own custom blend. First Crush makes your custom winemaking experience
simple and fun! Includes wine and cheese pairing. 2pm, (approx. 2 hours.) $50,
$40/Crush Club members in advance. $60/at the door. Walk-ins welcome.
805-434-2772, info@firstcrushwinemaking.com
JUNE 5
8th Annual Paso
Pinot & Paella Festival
Join the Pinot Noir Producers of Paso Robles and 20 great chefs for an after-
noon of great wine, creative Paella dishes, and dance to the live Latin guitar
world fusion beats of Incendio. Mingle with the winemakers and discover how
the sense of place is reflected in each glass of their Pinot Noir. Ticket includes a
souvenier, Burgundy-style fine wineglass, 20 different Pinot Noirs, 20 unique
Paella tastes, listening to live music by Incendio and dancing if you like. All
occurs under the shade of the giant oak trees. Blankets and/or lawn chairs are
welcome. 2-5pm, $65, www.PinotandPaella.com
JUNE 5
SLOFolks Benefit Outdoor Concert
at Castoro Cellars
Outdoor concert. Do you love good music? Support SLOFolks while enjoying an
evening of great music, food and Dam Fine Wine! Performers include Eric
Henderson, Jude Johnstone, The Ballistic Cats and the Jaded Optimists.
Raffles and a catered dinner available for purchase. 6:30pm, $22
Low lawn chairs recommended, 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 6
2011 Wine Education Series:
Argentina and Chile
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – Spanish missionaries brought some of
the region’s local grapes to California during the migration of the Catholic
Church in the New World. Many of the older vineyards in the region were devel-
oped from cuttings of French varieties that predate the Phylloxera epidemic of
the mid 1800s which destroyed most of the parent vines in France. Today,
Argentina and Chile are the two best known wine producers in South America.
Separated by the Andes Mountains, this geological barrier is the key to the
differences in the wines produced in the two countries.
6-8:30pm, $75/Single Class; $337.30/Five Class Program; $1,275/Full Course
Program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
JUNE 11
7th Annual Futures BBQ
At Carina Cellars
Rancho del Cielo – Enjoy a beautiful BBQ luncheon under the shade of our old
oak trees while enjoying music by Acoustify. We'll be tasting our 2010 Futures
wines, and owner David Hardee will be giving tours of the vineyard. Barrel
tastings of their 2010 vintage, live music, vineyard tours, BBQ and 35% off all
purchases. $55, $45/Iconoclast members, 12-3pm
www.carinacellars.com, RSVP, 805-835-9643
JUNE 11
Locavore Luncheon at Tablas Creek Vineyard
Join chef Jeffrey Scott for a seminar and three-course lunch featuring meats,
cheeses and produce grown, farmed or harvested by small production growers
and producers within 30 miles of Tablas Creek. $65, $50/wine club
RSVP, 805-237-1231x39 or events@tablascreek.com
JUNE 12, 26, JULY 10, 24, AUG 7, 21, SEPT 4, 18, OCT 2
Burger Sundays
at Kenneth Volk Vineyards
On 46 West. They welcome back Chef Jeff Scott and his gourmet burger grill!
Live music from 12-3pm and wine specials from Kenneth Volk Vineyards and
and Lone Madrone. www.volkwines.com, 805-237-7896
JUNE 13
2011 Wine Education Series:
Australia
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – In a few short decades, Australia has
become one of the major wine producers in the world. With a joint effort
between the wine industry and government, the Australian industry now domi-
nates many categories of wine sales in the United States. From
inexpensive, everyday bottles (or boxes or cans!) to high end, collectible wines,
Australia has taken a lesson from the major wine regions of Europe and America,
producing a diversity of varietals and styles found on both continents.
6-8:30pm, $75/Single Class; $337.30/Five Class Program; $1,275/Full Course
Program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
Post your events at www.WineCountryThisMonth.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 18
Summer Solstice Dinner
at Halter Ranch
Celebrate Father's Day and treat the man in your family to a Halter Ranch
winery dinner set outside in the Historic Olive Orchard! A summer evening cele-
bration as you enjoy their estate wines paired with savory, locally grown foods
and wonderful company. Chef will present a multi-course menu set in the
casual elegance of their 75 year old Olive Orchard. Seating limited.
6:30-9:30pm, $105, wine club discounts apply, RSVP, 888-367-9977
info@halterranch.com, www.halterranch.com
JUNE 18-19
Special Passport Weekend
for the 46E Wineries
There will be special offers in all of the tasting rooms on Saturday and Sunday.
One lucky person will even win $200 in featured wines from their wineries.
Whether you want to bring Dad for a fun weekend, or you just want to cele-
brate the extra long days here in Paso, it's a great reason to take your senses for
a ride! www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
JUNE 19
Father's Day BBQ at Eberle Winery
Give Dad the day off and enjoy a BBQ lunch at Eberle Winery. Enjoy the vineyard
view from the deck, get your fill of turkey, tri-tip and all the fixings and relax with
a glass of Eberle’s award-winning wine. $40/adults, $20/6-12, 5 & under/free.
RSVP, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com, events@eberlewinery.com
JUNE 19
Martin Paris Trio with Tim Pacheco
at Castoro Cellars
Martin Paris is a talented and well rounded acoustic guitar player who's music
takes you on an instrumental journey. With solo and trio arrangments, he
blends styles of pop, folk, blues, ballads and Celtic arrangements. Tim Pacheco
will open for Martin, bringing you his own unique guitar style.
1-4pm, free, 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 19
Dads and Grads Blending Workshop
San Miguel – Be winemaker for a day. Learn about the nuances of wine
sensory evaluation and play winemaker. Create your own custom blend from
professionally-made, premium Paso Robles varietals. You may purchase and
custom label your custom blend or buy theirs. Bring family and friends to the
tasting room out at the First Crush Wine Workshop at the Silver Horse Winery.
2-4pm, $50/in advance, $40/Crush Club Members, $60/at the door
Register: firstcrushwinemaking.com, 877-62-CRUSH
JUNE 20
2011 Wine Education Series:
South Africa and New Zealand
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – There are many contrasts between the
South African and New Zealand wine industries. South Africa is the oldest New
World region; in fact, many South African winemakers consider themselves “Old
World.” New Zealand, on the other hand, is one of the youngest New World
wine regions, with many of the vineyards and wineries having been planned
and built in the last few decades. Despite the difference in age, both countries
are beneficiaries of the globalization of the wine industry and the wealth of
information and resources available to the new winemakers that are changing
the face of these two wine regions.
6-8:30pm, $75/Single Class; $337.30/Five Class Program; $1,275/Full Course
Program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
JUNE 19
2011 Cooking Series: Sausage and Dips
11am-2pm – Treat Dad to a special cooking class at Niner Wine Estates that
covers all things sausage! Led by local foodie favorite - Dining with Andre - in a
hands-on atmosphere to prepare your own sausage, fill them, barbecue and
pair them with a delicious dipping sauce and Niner wine.
• Bratwurst Sausage with a Mustard Dipping Sauce
• Andouille Sausage with a Mesquite Dipping Sauce
• Chorizo with a Garlic Dipping Sauce
• Italian Sausage with a Tomato Dipping Sauce
Sit-down lunch with your sausage creations along with a glass of wine.
How can Dad resist? $65, RSVP req’d 805-226-4882
JUNE 25
Castoro Cellars Presents Dave
Mason and Band in Concert
Outdoor Concert – Dave Mason’s career spans over 37 years and has encom-
passed performing, song writing and producing, as well as being known as one
of rock’s great guitar players. Dave was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in 2004. 8pm, Reserved seats $50 /Non-reserved $35
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 25
Blooms & Barrels Winemaking
San Miguel – Course description: To oak or not to oak – Find out how barrels
are made, learn about the different types of oak and oak alternatives, and taste
how different types of oak influence wine taste. In the vineyard, "Blooms are
Bustin' Out All Over." Learn from viticulturist Lowell Zelinski about fruit set,
tissue sampling, fertility decisions, early yield estimates and shoot positioning.
1-4pm, $55, $44/Crush Club members in advance. $65/at the door. RSVP
recommended, 805-434-2772, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com
JUNE 26
Paula Nelson in Concert at Le Vigne
“When your dad is Willie Nelson, you realize resistance is futile: Even if you
don’t seek a career in music, eventually, it’s gonna seek you." Live music, BBQ,
good wine & fun! 4-7pm, $35, $25/La Famigla www.levignewinery.com
JUNE 27
2011 Wine Education Series:
Wine Service
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – Decanting, using appropriate glassware
and employing the correct tool to open different closures or older bottles, all
have an impact on the taste and aromas of wine. Examine some of the faults of
packaging (and winemaking) that can cause issues in wine presentation. So
much time is spent creating this wonderful work of art in a bottle, the very
least we can do is to present it in its best light! 6-8:30pm, $75/Single Class;
$337.30/Five Class Program; $1,275/Full Course Program, CLUB 9 discounts do
apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
JUNE 30
An Evening with Lady Gouda at Ortman Family Wines
Jean Higgins – a.k.a. “Lady Gouda”of Di Raimondo’s Italian Market & Cheese
Shop goes “Down Under” to pair their wines with five artisan cheeses from
Australia. The latest event in their series of international cheese pairings.
6-7:30pm, $15, $7.50/wine club, RSVP, 805-237-9009
JULY 1
Friday Afternoon with Cattaneo
Brothers Beef Jerky at Meridian
For over 60 years the Cattaneo Bros. family has produced the number one
brand on the Central Coast. All natural style, sliced from whole muscle lean top
rounds and made by hand. Complementary samples of Original, Black Pepper
and Mesquite beef Jerky. 1-4pm, www.meridianvineyards.com
JULY 1
Twilight Tastings at Jada
Join them for their Twilight Tastings. 6-8pm, $20-25, RSVP, 805-226-4200
Menu and details on their website. www.jadavineyard.com
JULY 1-4
4th of July A La Carte at Falcon Nest Winery
Pizza, Shrimp, Steak, Chicken, Pasta, Sandwiches. Daily 10am-7:30pm
RSVP, 805-226-0257 or info@falconnestwinery.com. www.falconnestwine.net
JULY 3
Red, White & Blues
San Miguel – Get patriotic and salute our freedom to pair wine with whatever
cheese we want. Enjoy a special cheese pairing paired up with a variety of
blues with both red and white wines. 1-4pm, $10
805-434-2772, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com
JULY 4
14th Annual Fireworks Show & Live
Music at Meridian
A fun filled fireworks show, Limited Release wines, picnic dinners by Cahoots
Catering, ice cream by Doc Burnstein’s and live music by the Damon Castillo
Band. Bring low-back lawn chairs, blankets and extra cash for dinner and ice
cream. Gates open at 6pm. RSVP, 805-226-7133 or 805-238-0506 $25/adult,
$20/child (ages 3-17), 2 and under/free
JULY 4
BBQ at Falcon Nest Winery
12-9pm, $10 adults, $5/10 and under. No outside food or beverages.
RSVP, 805-226-0257, info@falconnestwinery.com. www.falconnestwine.net
JULY 16
Bastille Day Dinner at J. Lohr
Celebrate Bastille Day with a delicious French-inspired, wine paired, four course
dinner prepared by Chef David Page. 6:30pm, $90, $80/wine club
805-239-8900, RSVP, kim@jlohr.com, www.jlohr.com
JULY 23
Opolo's 6th Annual
Wine Making Experience
Gives you the opportunity to become a winemaker for the day. Taste, mix and
create what you deem to be the perfect blend.
3pm, $115, $100/members, RSVP, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com
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JULY 23 ONGOING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JUNE 26

Yeasts & Yields Summer Music Sessions at Laetitia Taste of Central Coast
Winemaking Workshop Listen to beautiful sounds while you sip in the tasting room. 1-4pm Flag is Up Farms, Buellton –Established as a fine food and wine tasting event,
San Miguel – In the enology session they’re exploring "The Culture Club." www.laetitiawine.com this event showcases local talent while raising funds to support the over 1,300
Harvest is just around the corner so it's time to start thinking about how they’re foster and high-needs children and families served annually by the Family Care
ONGOING FRIDAY EVENINGS SPRING THROUGH FALL
going to ferment their wine. How does a winemaker choose which is the right Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs, world class wineries
Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill
yeast for each wine from the thousands? In the vineyard, "Veni, vidi, veraison -- and live music, in addition to a silent and live auction of incredible items.
Enjoy the beautiful Central Coast evenings while sipping on some good wine,
I came, I saw, I ripened." Veraison is the pivotal turning point in fruit ripening $75, 3-6:30pm, www.fcni.org, 866-781-3535
enjoying local food and live music. 5:30-7:30pm, www.claibornechurchill.com
and development. Find out what's happening inside those lucious berries as AUGUST 13
they begin their final phase of ripening. 9am -12pm, $55/pp and $44/pp for JUNE 3, 10,17, 24
Vintage Pinot Noir Release Party
Crush Club members in advance. $65/pp at the door. Edna Valley Vineyard - at Foley
RSVP recommended, 805-434-2772, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com Summer Nights
Lompoc – Celebrate the release of their 2009 Vintage Pinot Noirs. A historic
Live Music. Lawn games available along with wine and appetizers for
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH parcel located in the Sta. (Santa) Rita Hills region of the Santa Ynez Valley,
purchasing. Bring friends and family! 5-7pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
Rancho Santa Rosa was formerly a thoroughbred horse ranch. In 1998, the 460-
ONGOING SUNDAYS JUNE 4 acre property was purchased and planted to 230 acres of vineyard. The hand-
Shell Beach Farmers Market SLO Wine & Grill Affair some stables have been refurbished to house the winery, with tremendous
Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan Wineries will gather on the historic Filipponi Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars to detail going into the planning of a modern facility, while honoring age-old
vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family compete in a friendly cook-off style event. Each winemaker will be on the grill winemaking tradition. www.FoleyWines.com
fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com ready to serve up a signature grilled dish to pair with their wines. Guests will
vote on their favorite food and wine pairings to declare a “People’s Choice”
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING
Complimentary Limosine Service winner. There will also be a panel of local “celebrity”judges to give us an official ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
with Pismo Beach Winery winner! Live music, local chocolate, olive oil and cheese vendors will also be on Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Cafe
Their complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated hand to support Transitions. Benefits a very special non-profit organization in $15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com
driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach SLO, Transitions Mental Health Association.10am-4pm, $35 ($40 at the door).
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour. 805-540-6526, wines@perbaccocellars.com for tickets
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back. JUNE 4 Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3
Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463 Tails of Holly“Woods” 805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 6 Benefit Dinner and Auction ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS
Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves An evening of glitz, glamour, wine and food as they host their annual Gala at Free Concert Series at Firestone
Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach – 125+ vendors including: glass, sculpture, the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. www.woodshumanesociety.org Los Olivos – Free event that you can enjoy with your whole family, children and
textiles, jewelry, pottery, fine art, furniture, gourmet food, bath and beauty. JUNE 17 pets are welcome to join. Wines and snacks available for purchase in the
Live Music, onsite massage, children’s activities, international food booths, Harmony Cellars NOVO Winemaker Dinner tasting room or bring a picnic. 6-9pm www.firestonewine.com
coffee and pastries. 10am-4pm, free, dogs welcome, picnics encouraged! Dine al fresco on NOVO's creek side patio. An eclectic menu of 'small plates' • June 3: Valley Bird Band
www.artintheparkshellbeach.com, 805-704-8128 artfully paired with Chuck's fruit-forward wines. Very limited seating. • July 1: The Koles
RSVP, 805-927-1625, www.harmonycellars.com • August 5: Burning James and the Funky Flames
JUNE 2-5
• Sept. 2: Do No Harm
Wine, Waves & Beyond JUNE 23-26
See page 20 for details of all the events. 21st Annual SLO Vintners JUNE 11
• June 3: The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach – Barrel to Barrel event featuring over Roll Out the Barrels Weekend Engraving Party at Carina Cellars
30 local wineries. Featured artist Forever Stoked art on display, and music by local www.slowine.com , 805 -541-5868 Engraver Laureen Crisafulli will be at the Los Olivos tasting room to engrave
band Matt Masih & the Messengers. Silent auction includes donations from local • Thu: Barrels in the Mission Plaza your purchases! Engrave your tasting glass, or that bottle of Clairvoyant you
businesses as well as the wineries and breweries throughout the county. Proceeds • Fri: Winemaker Dinners and social events love so much. $7/bottle to engrave for Iconoclast members, $10/bottle to
will benefit The Association of Amputee Surfers (AmpSurf). 5-8pm, $40 at the • Sat-Sun: Passport to SLO Wine Country! Entry to over 20 wineries where engrave for general public. 805-688-2459 to place your pre-order today!
door, www.winewavesandbeyond.com/index.php Saturday they will experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel SANTA BARBARA
tastings, entertainment and special discounts and on Sunday they will
JUNE 5 ONGOING FRIDAYS
enjoy complimentary wine tasting, more barrel tastings and library and
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine
reserve wines. $55, $30/designated drivers
Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach – Stroll through the lovely gardens, Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste.
enjoy the panoramic views, and sit poolside while tasting over 50 restaurants, JUNE 26 4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com
caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners of delicious foods and bever- Riedel Glass Symposium
at Edna Valley Vineyard ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
ages serving their delicacies and pouring their best. Live music and silent
The Reidel Wine Glass Company was the first to understand how the shape of a Downtown Walking Tours
auction featuring local art, hand-crafted jewelry, premium and reserve wines,
glass dramatically affects a wine's bouquet and flavor. Wait till you taste! Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas and
and much more. 11:30am-3:30pm, $85, 805-544-2498
40 seats available. 1-3pm, $50 includes 4 Reidel glasses Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307
JUN 24 RSVP, 805-544-5855 ext. 28, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com ONGOING
Progressive Dinner: Winemaker
JULY 29, AUGUST 26 C‘est Cheese
Stroll in Shell Beach with Tolosa
Movie Night Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their
Guests will enjoy a beautiful summer stroll between 3 great restaurants along
at Edna Valley Vineyard selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for
the ocean-side bluffs of Shell Beach. Start at Spyglass Restaurant with appe-
Bring you low lawn chair, blanket and a picnic - no outside beverages. all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318
tizers paired. Next a walk to Lido Restaurant where chef Evan Treadwell will
tantilize your taste buds with a salad and main course. Then to Cliff’s Resort Popcorn is included, 7:30-10pm, $10, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
where you’ll enjoy a decadent dessert course at Marisol Restaurant. All paired Live Music at Oreana Winery
with delicious Tolosa wines. Limited to 30 guests, $100, $90/Club Price SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, www.oreanawinery.com
805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com JUNE 3
JULY 4 LOMPOC/BUELLTON Light and Line:
4th of July Fireworks on the Pier JUNE 4 Visions of Mediterranean Architecture
Celebrate our nation's independence with music, food and a Grand Fireworks Outstanding in the Field Farm to Architectural Foundation Gallery , Acheson House – A scholar of medieval art
Display from our famous 1,200 foot Pismo Pier. 800-443-7778. Table Dinner at Ampelos history, Fossek Fikri brings a unique perspective on art and architecture to her
A great winemaker dinner with Outstanding in the Field which is a roving culi- acrylic paintings on canvas. Opening reception, 5-7pm. Show thru July 8th.
SAN LUIS OBISPO www.afsb.org, 805-965-6307
nary adventure – literally a restaurant without walls. Since 1999 they have set
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS the long table at farms or gardens, on mountain tops or in sea caves, on islands
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese or at ranches. Ingredients for the meal almost all local (sourced within a mile of Email your upcoming event information to
at Tolosa Winery the table!) and prepared by celebrated chef, Clark Staub, Full of Life Foods. After Laurie@WineCountryThisWeek.com
Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is a tour of the vineyard by Peter Work (winemaker and farmer), all settle in:
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paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. farmers, producers, culinary artisans and diners sharing the long table. 4pm,
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JUNE 3-5
Corks for a Cure
Corks for a Cure is an opportunity to tour and taste the wines of Santa Barbara
County wineries while contributing to the advancements in children's cancer
research. Tastings at 15 of the participating wineries. 12-7pm, $50
www.kintera.org/site/c.9hJILXMEKbKWE/b.6612425/k.BDED/Home.htm
JUNE 5
Taste of the Nation
Montecito Country Club – Enjoy an impressive collection of the best chefs and
restaurants in Santa Barbara. Taste from an array of select wines and special
dishes prepared by over 20 of Santa Barbara's top restaurants. One of a kind
silent and live auction items. 3-6pm, $65/in advance, $75 day of event. For
tickets and information www.strength.org/santabarbara/
JUNE 16
WINE U - Wine Education Program at Oreana
WINE U is the new wine education program. Each semeter will consist of 4
classes, one night a week, for 4 weeks, 5:30-7pm. Interactive tastings, barrel
samples, winemaking demos and more! $75pp/semester and includes a bottle
of wine from the final class. www.oreanawinery.com
JUNE 25
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum – Support the Museum and its
programs for more than 40,000 school children each year. 2-5pm, For tickets
and event information, email mmore@sbnature2.org, 805-682-4711 ext. 112
JULY 14-16
California Wine Festival
www.californiawinefestival.com, a variety of ticket options online only
• Thur: De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard – Old Spanish Nights - Tapas and Wine
Tasting. The night is charged with exciting Spanish music, passionate flamenco
dancing and spicy tapas appetizers. Santa Barbara County's finest wines will be
spotlighted along with hot Spanish imports! Don't miss this festive upscale
event! 6-8:30pm
• Fri: Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort’s Reagan Room – Riedel Wine Glass
Seminar & Tasting. Attendees will explore how the shape and size of the glass
effects the perception of the wine on the palate. Conducted by an expert from
the Riedel Glassware Company. Each attendee will receive their own set (to
take home) of four varietal specific wine glasses (valued at $123) for the
seminar/tasting. 4:30-6pm
• Fri: Chase Palm Park (near carousel) – Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting.
This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a champagne reception
under the stars. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with
gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, even fresh strawber-
ries dipped in a chocolate fountain while live bluesy jazz keeps things super
cool. 6:30-9pm
• Sat: Beachside Wine Festival – Chase Palm Park Oceanside. This is the
“Biggest Wine Festival Under the Sun” in Santa Barbara! A spectacular gath-
ering of over 200 of California's finest wines from every wine region in the
state – showcasing a total of over 350 fine wines at our sunny beach front
location. Over 2,500 wine fans will grab their glass and start swirling and
sipping just a frisbee throw away from the sparkling Pacific, while live music on
stage keeps the party going. 1-4pm
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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
JULY 22-23
The Chardonnay Symposium
Learn California's wine-producing regions and winemaking styles and their
effects on this versatile Burgundian varietal. Full-day tickets/$125, includes
your choice of panel discussions, lunch, transportation, admission to the Grand
Chardonnay Tasting, a Riedel wine glass and gift bag. $65/Grand Chardonnay
Tasting Event only. www.thechardonnaysymposium.com
• Fri: 4-5:30pm, Sierra Madre Vineyard Tour & Clonal Tasting – Join
winemaker Steve Rasmussen and proprietor Doug Circle on a tour of
Sierra Madre Vineyard. Barrel samples & finished wines presented and
tasted with experts.
• Fri: 6:30-9pm, Sierra Madre Vineyards welcome feast featuring Chef Rick's
Ultimately Fine Gourmet Barbecue paired with Sierra Madre's award
winning Chardonnays. And bring your favorite Chardonnay to share!
$95/clonal tasting & barbecue, $50/ Barbecue only
• Sat: 9:30-5 pm, The Chardonnay Symposium Full Day Event. Two morning
sessions at Bien Nacido Vineyards and Tantara Winery, with Wine Enthusi-
ast's Steve Heimoff and Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible. Full-day
attendees are invited to a VIP lunch at Au Bon Climat Winery,12-1:30pm
Then transported to The Grand Chardonnay Tasting
• Sat: 2-5 pm, The Grand Chardonnay Tasting. 60 wineries from Washing-
ton, Oregon, Sonoma and California's Central Coast at the beautiful Byron
Vineyard and Winery. Guests will sample hundreds of Chardonnays
paired with gourmet foods provided by local restaurants and caterers.
SANTA YNEZ
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
JUNE 11
Hidden Gems of California
This fundraiser features home and boutique winemakers in one of the most
beautiful settings in the Valley. Last year, eleven participants served sixteen
wines for tasting, donated them for auction and competed for ribbons to raise
funds for PHP. Appetizers, live music and a live and silent auction of great
lifestyle items are also featured. 3-6pm, $50, www.syvphp.org
JUNE 17-19
23rd Annual Live Oak Music Festival
In the hills in Santa Ynez Valley – 16 main-stage acts from folk, bluegrass and
gospel to Tex-Mex, boogie-woogie and jazz – showcasing some of the finest
musicians in the world. Features music and activities for the entire family,
including children’s programs and activities, an artwalk, arts & crafts booths
and a tent where Live Oak merchandise can be purchased.
For tickets and information, 805-781-3030, www.liveoakfest.org
SOLVANG
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Wandering Dog Wine Bar presents
Blind Tasting Thursday
Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every week
features different varietals, regions, etc. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15
Must be 21, 805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Live Music in the Tasting Room
at Sort This Out Cellars
Keep a lookout for special band performances that you won't want to miss!
www.sortthisoutcellars.com
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS
Nate Latta and His Rockabilly
Revue at Sort This out Cellars
An evening of Hootenanny proportions (at least what they can fit into a 10x10
corner of the tasting room). Come out for some uninhibited musical fun and
enjoy wine specials and giveaways. www.sortthisoutcellars.com
JUNE 11
HRH The Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark
to Visit Solvang
His Royal Highness the Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark will visit Solvang to
help celebrate the city’s Centennial. www.Solvang100.com
JUNE 18
Wandering Dog Wine Bar's Vin Voyage
Enjoy a day of boutique wine, beautiful scenery and an exclusive look at two
private vineyard estates, not yet open to the public. The day entails transporta-
tion from the bar to each host location; Larner Vineyard and Refugio Ranch
Vineyard. Speak one-on-one with the winemakers! Sample wines from top
local producers that are also featured at Wandering Dog Wine Bar. A gourmet,
wine country lunch will be provided by EAT THIS! Catering. Special pricing the
day of the event. The buses will drop everyone off back at the bar around 4pm.
11am-4pm, $85, must be 21. www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
VENTURA COUNTY
JUNE 12
25th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
Over 60 wineries, 15 premium brews. Buy your tickets early and save up to
30%! Tiered pricing for general admission tickets starting at $35 and are $50
on event day. General admission includes a souvenir wine glass, entry into the
festival, unlimited tastes of wine or beer, live music, free boat rides and a great
afternoon! VIP admission includes all the benefits of general admission plus
exclusive entry into the VIP Lounge where you can enjoy wines and beers by
the glass as well as free hors d'oeuvres all in a shaded area with seating on the
lakefront. VIP presale tickets are $75 if purchased by noon June 10th or $100
event day, limited. Children under 16 years gain free entry with a paid adult.
Free shuttle rides from Ojai sponsored by Roadrunner Shuttle service.
Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount.
1-800-648-4881, ojaiwinefestival@gmail.com.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
Talley Vineyards
by Brette Ann Womack
Within the rolling hills and temperate
maritime climate of the Edna Valley appella-
tion, a beautiful tasting room and quality
wines can often be mutually exclusive. An
exception is Talley Vineyards. 2011 marks the
25th anniversary of Talley Vineyards and it is
no wonder this local family has been
attracting guests to their property for a
quarter of a century. After making the turn off
of Lopez Drive, wildflowers and farmland
accompany the views of the estate vineyard.
A charming courtyard surrounds the entrance
to the tasting room. Plenty of seating is avail-
able for guests to enjoy their wine tasting
outside and take advantage of the mild
Arroyo Grande valley weather which has an
average of 70 degrees year round.
Open the large wooden doors to the
tasting room and immediately take in the
expansive views, most notably including the
famed Rincon Vineyard. Once the sights of
the gorgeous property have been successfully
examined, peruse the bountiful gift items
beautifully displayed around the unrestricted
and welcoming space. The tasting room is
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open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
during which guests can choose their flight of
five wines from either a regular menu ($6) or
a distinctive menu ($12). Enjoy both the
Talley Estate and Bishop’s Peak wines.
For those looking for a unique and educa-
tional experience, Talley’s Guest Services
Coordinator, Andy McDaniel, offers an
expansive array of Guest Services for wine
novices and wine aficionados alike. The
Estate Tour and Tasting, $35 per person,
takes you on a one and a half hour journey
encompassing all that is “Rincon”. Learn
about the vineyard, winery and wines from
the word that has become synonymic with
quality and elegance from Talley’s estate
wines. To taste Talley’s most exclusive offer-
ings and vintages, opt for the Special Reserve
and Library Tasting, $25 per person;
intended to expand the guests wine knowl-
edge. A casual tour and tasting is offered for
only $15 per person and non tasters can be
included for $10.
Throughout the month of June 2011,
Talley is pleased to offer “Chardonnay Experi-
ences” in which the Tasting Room focuses on
a different Chardonnay vineyard each day.
Guests can enjoy tours of the vineyard, exten-
sive tasting of library wines, current releases
and barrel samples accompanied by cheese
plate. On June 23rd, Talley is participating in
the SLO Vintner’s Roll out the Barrels Pass-
port Weekend. Plan on joining the Talley
family for a fun-filled day, including live
music from Big Daddy’s Blues band and
sirloin sandwiches alongside current releases
and barrel samples.
Call (805) 489-0446 ext. 25 or email
guestservices@talleyvineyards.com to have
Andy set up a one of a kind Talley experience
for you or simply stop by the tasting room to
help Talley celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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Tickets Going Fast for Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival

Tickets for the 16th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival are www.AtascaderoWineFestival.org or call (805) 462-0177.
going fast according to Wine Festival organizers. Take one part beau- Visitors will sample wine and food and have the opportunity to
tiful lake park, two parts great music and food and 80 parts fantastic speak with winemakers and chefs. Shuttle service will be available
wine, mix them all together, and you get the 16th Annual Atascadero throughout the festival. Shuttle route information can be found on
Lakeside Wine Festival scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June the website at www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com. It’s the perfect time
25th, at Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero. and place to experience first-hand the diversity and world-class
Tickets for the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival are $40 each when quality of the region’s artisanal products.
purchased in advance, $45 at the door. The festival is a benefit for the Sponsors for this year’s event include the Access Visitors Guide,
Charles Paddock Zoo and other local community projects. ColorCraft Printing, Fox 11-TV, KCOY 12-TV, NetSmith, The
“There is no doubt we’ve been discovered,” said Wine Festival Tribune, Certified Folder Display Service Inc., H&R Block, Spencer’s
Board Chairperson Barbie Butz. “We have visitors coming from near Market, Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center, Wine Region
and far for this year’s festival. Many are repeat visitors and many are News, Wine Country Weekly, the City of Atascadero, the San Luis
first-timers.” Obispo County Regional Transit Authority, San Luis Obispo County
Butz said she feels the unique ambiance of the Atascadero Lake Supervisor Jim Patterson and Waste Management.
Park has a lot to do with the
festival’s popularity. “The rolling
green lawn and the towering
shade trees give the festival room
to spread out,” said Butz. “It
makes for a really comfortable
and informal atmosphere. Wine
lovers just love this park.” Of
course, it wouldn’t be a wine
festival without the wine, and the
Atascadero Lakeside Wine
Festival has that. Some 80
wineries will dot the parkscape,
pouring amazing varietals from
the local wine country. Wines will
be accompanied by food from
noted local chefs. It’s an unprece-
dented partnership celebrating
California’s Central Coast Wine
Region with an incredible bounty
of food, wine and music while
raising funds for Atascadero’s
Charles Paddock Zoo and local
community projects. Participants
experience first-hand the diver-
sity and world-class quality of the
region’s artisanal wine, food and
distinctive connoisseur experi-
ences.
Revelers will enjoy reclining
on the lawn in front of the lake-
side bandstand to hear the
upbeat sounds of the popular
“Mighty Croon Dogs.”
The Atascadero Lakeside
Wine Festival will also feature an
art show and vendor area. More
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Preferred Tasting Room:
Edna Valley Vineyard
by Brette Ann Womack
In the heart of the Edna Valley, the Jack
Niven Hospitality Center offers what is
arguably the finest view in San Luis Obispo.
From this beautiful location, artfully crafted
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other varietals are
served. Much of the wine is made from
Paragon Vineyards which surrounds the prop-
erty. Inside, thoughtfully selected vinicultural
gift and gourmet food items fill the great room.
After the first sip of wine, spending an after-
noon perusing the Hospitality Center is
inevitable.
Conveniently located just off of Highway
227, the scenery bordering the Hospitality
Center is accented by roses and pepper trees.
A demonstration vineyard, which allows guests to learn about the vari-
etals grown in the Edna Valley, is surrounded by ample parking. A
bountiful garden and the sweet smell of jasmine act as a guide to the
tall glass entry doors. Upon entering, the jaw dropping view – show-
casing Islay Peak, the Seven Sisters and Paragon Vineyard – draws
guests to the wine tasting bar. The tasting menu boasts a wide selec-
tion of wines including reserves, such as the Paragon Vineyard
Chardonnay, which are available only through the Hospitality Center.
While mostly known for Edna Valley Pinot Noir with regards to the
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reds, the Petite Syrah from Paso Robles is an
exciting and delicious addition to the flight.
Join the welcoming hospitality staff year-round
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and sample Edna
Valley Vineyard’s artisanal wines. During holiday
weekends the Hospitality Center offers celebratory
events, including a Memorial Day sale with recipes
paired with Edna Valley Vineyard wines. On
Fridays in June, local musicians play from 5 to 7
p.m. and all are welcome to join for appetizers and
wine by the glass. Edna Valley Vineyard is partic-
ipating in the SLO Vintners 21st Roll out the
Barrels. On Friday the 24th, Those Guys perform
from 5 to 8 p.m. Food and wine pairings, live
music and a huge warehouse sale will be available
to Passport holders on Saturday. For more infor-
mation, call (805) 544-5855 ext. 28 or send an
email to Kellee.elmerick@diageo.com.
Jack Niven Hospitality Center is “one of the best places in wine
country to be married,” according to Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Edna
Valley Vineyard hosts weddings and private parties from the most inti-
mate gatherings to lavish weddings for up to 250 guests. Tina Hoppe
has a long standing reputation for superior service and organization;
contact her for details at tina.hoppe@diageo.com.
Edna Valley Vineyard’s Jack Niven Hospitality Center is a must see
location for any local resident or visitor in San Luis Obispo.
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Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, June 5

Tickets are still available for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, Morro Bay Mud Fudge, Novo, Phoenix Fine Catering, Sage at Vista
which will be on Sunday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grande, Seaside Cafe and Bakery, Spalsh Cafe, Tahoe Joes, Thai Talay,
beautiful and tranquil grounds of the historic Chapman House by the Trader Joe’s, Upper Crust Trattoria and Windows on the Water.
Sea in Shell Beach. You are invited to stroll through the lovely gardens, Now in its 24th year, this extraordinary event supports Community
enjoy the panoramic views, and sit poolside while tasting a wide array Action Partnership Health Services, which provides necessary preven-
of delicious foods and beverages. Guests will also enjoy a variety of live tion services: medical, educational, and advocacy for underserved
music, provided this year by eight musical groups, and partake in a families, women, men, and youth throughout San Luis Obispo
silent auction with items featuring local art, hand-crafted jewelry, County.
premium and reserve wines, and much more. Event Sponsors this year are: Breakaway Tours, BGA, Coast 101.3,
Over fifty of the most renowned and award-winning restaurants, Jay & Carol Devore, Joan Sargen, The Spice Hunter, Inc., Health Plus
caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners in the county will be Pharmacy, Inc., New Times, The Santa Maria Sun, Tolosa Press,
serving their delicacies and pouring their best. Wilkins Action Printing, Poor Richards Press, iiiDesign, and Morris &
Tickets for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights are $85 and may be Garritano.
purchased at Crushed Grape in San Luis Obispo, the San Luis Obispo
and Arroyo Grande Chambers of Commerce, or by calling Health
Services Office: (805) 544-2498.
Participating vintners this year will be Alapay Cellars, Cambria
Winery & Vineyard, Chamisal, Cottonwood Canyon Winery, Castoro
Cellars, Clairborne and Churchill Vinters, Baileyana Winery, Brucher
Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard, Fratelli Perata Winery, Frolicking Frog
Winery, Henson Wines, Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, J Lohr Winery,
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon,
Peolton Cellars, Opolo, Ortman Family Vineyards, Saucelita Canyon
Winery, Sculpterra Winery, Still Waters Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vine-
yard Tolosa Winery, Vista Del Rey Vineyards and Wolff Vineyard. Tap
It Brewing Co. will be pouring beer, and coffee will be served by Koffee
Klatsch.
Vendors serving their best are: Big Sky Café; Black Horse Espresso
& Bakery, Cracked Crab, Del’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Doc
Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab, Gardens of Avila, Greenhouse Grill & Café
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Benefit for AmpSurf: Wine, Waves & Beyond
by Georgina Stassi
In ink on my calendar, is June 2-5 when Pismo Beach hosts Wine,
Waves & Beyond to benefit AmpSurf, a non-profit organization
founded by Iraq Veteran Dana Cummings (http://www.ampsurf.org).
At this event, Central California’s Wine Country meets the breath-
taking Central Coast. Some of the best Wineries, Breweries and Culi-
nary Artists will be participating. There are a wide-range of lodging
choices in Pismo and Shell Beach from which to choose. If you wish,
you can park your car and never return to it until you are ready to go
home which is how I prefer to spend many of my weekends getaways.
You can find many lodging choices by visiting classiccali-
fornia.com. There are many oceanfront resorts with world class
amenities, beautiful pools and direct access to pristine beaches. The
Cliffs resort will be hosting Barrel to Barrel, a casual, festive event to
taste the best of Central California wines and cuisine. Other classic
California activities will include long board surfing competitions for
amputee surfers, winemakers and brew masters; a classic Volkswagen
exhibition; a surf film and awards ceremony.
The Cliffs Resort will hold the Brew Master Dinner by Firestone
Brewery, a sponsor and supporter of AmpSurf. I asked event sponsor
Chuck Carlson, Winemaker of Curtis Winery owned by the Firestone
Family, why this event is so important to them and he said, “For Adam
Firestone, a Marine, it’s personal; it’s an opportunity for all of us to
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support and help the vets that have done a great service for our country.”
This dinner pairs Firestone handcrafted beers with dishes prepared
by regional Executive Chefs. I can guarantee wine-lovers will walk
away with a new appreciation for this art. I am a wine snob, so I was
given a tasting and was knocked out by these pairings. Some pairings
will include Cayucos Abalone Cerviche, Meyer Lemon Marinade &
Black Bean Relish, Firestone Honey Blond; Hearst Ranch Skirt Steak
Tacos & Short Rib Taquitos, Pickled Watermelon Radish & Kumquat
Slices, Firestone Union Jack; Local Artisan Cheeses, Firestone Double
Jack; Whoopie Pies, Firestone Barley Wine.
For infomation go to winewavesandbeyond.com.
SLO’s Roll Out The Barrels Weekend
San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announced the dates of their
popular spring wine event. Their 21st annual Roll Out the Barrels
Weekend has moved to a new summer date. You can now kick start
your summer with SLO Vintners on June 23-26. There will be more
than twenty-five participating wineries in the San Luis Obispo Wine
Region participating in this event. This four-day event consists of three
major components: Barrels In The Plaza, Winemaker Dinners, and the
popular two-day Passport to Wine Country.
Thursday June 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm – Barrels In the Plaza
In San Luis Obispo’s historic downtown Mission Plaza SLO they
will feature “grown here, made here” with the Perfect Pairings! from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. SLO Vintner’s will partner with local chefs to go side
by side and pair up the perfect culinary bites with the perfect sampling
of wines. This will be the ultimate way to celebrate a complete culi-
nary experience right from the terroir of San Luis Obispo. Tickets are
$30 each.
Friday June 24th – Winemaker Dinners with San Luis Obispo Wineries
Enjoy special culinary experiences with the winemakers and prin-
cipals for a delicious way to meet the people who shaped the region.
More details on these dinners can be found at www.slowine.com.
Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th 11am-4pm
Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend
The annual two-day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), will
allow visitors to San Luis Obispo entry to 20 wineries where they will
experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, entertain-
ment and special discounts. Saturday is typically the grand affair, while
Sunday is focused mostly on the wines and special discounts.
“This is a perfect way to portray the beautiful place that we live, and
the bounty it provides for us. Not only is it a great educational
weekend, but it is ‘over the top’ when it comes to the food and wine
presented at all the events. The perfect four days, for both locals as well
as for out of town tourists longing for a small town escape,” said Becky
Gray, San Luis Obispo Vintners Executive Director. For more informa-
tion, visit their website at www.slowine.com. Tickets are available now.
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T R AT T O R I A U L I V E T O
Business owner and restaurant affi-
cianado Jim Spallino, together with Alfonso
Curti, former executive chef of Grappolo in
Santa Ynez, have a winning combination
for Orcutt’s next big thing: a local Italian
trattoria. Both Spallino and Curti have
dreamed of having a restaurant of their own
and when the opportunity to take on the
Wine Cottage Bistro presented itself, they
jumped! Curti, a native Calabrian, moved
to California from Italy a little more than
ten years ago and made a name for himself
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working at his family’s restaurant in Santa
Ynez during that time. His culinary career
began as a young teenager where he
worked in a family bakery and later he
served in the Italian Army as a chef for
troops. Perhaps his greatest teachers were
his Nonna and Mamma where he learned
the heart of Italian cooking.
When Spallino frequented the family
restaurant in Santa Ynez, right away he
zeroed in on the heart of the place: Chef
Curti – and planted the seed for Alfonso to
dream of having his own trattoria.
Trattoria Uliveto is a gathering place for
families, friends, business associates, locals
and tourists with a passion for quality food
and fine wine. You will be transported to a
small trattoria in the heart of Italy when
you meet the staff, taste the food and soak
in the atmosphere. Favorite offerings start
with the Grissini: homemade breadsticks,
wrapped in prosciutto and soaked in butter
and sage, then a salad of arugula, parme-
sean, lemon and extra virgin olive oil. For
the main course one might try a pasta of
penne, sausage and mushrooms in a tomato
cream sauce or a pizza from a wood-
burning pizza oven. Meat lovers will not
be disappointed with a bistecca of the day
prepared to your liking or perhaps the
breaded pork chop with arugula, tomato
and extra virgin olive oil. Lastly, your sweet
tooth will be satiated with a rich chocolate
mousse or perhaps Alfonso’s “Torta della
Nonna.” Come experience a quick escape
to the Mediterranean and enjoy fine local
fare at Trattoria Uliveto. Restaurant hours:
dinner is Tuesday through Sunday from 5
to 10 p.m. and lunch is Tuesday through
Friday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.

OLD ORCUTT PA S O R O B L E S

SAN LUIS OBISPO NIPOMO

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 ADELINA’S BISTRO & MARKETPLACE
www.mamasmeatball.com Hand Crafted Meals by Chef Pandee Pearson Featuring Farmer’s Market Fresh Produce and Local Wines
805-544-0861 Minutes from town but a world away from the everyday. Located within the Monarch Club at Trilogy
1645 TRILOGY PARKWAY • NIPOMO • 805.343.7510 • www.adelinasbistro.com

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8th Annual Paso Pinot & Paella Festival, June 5
20 Paso Pinot Noir Prouducets & 20 Great Chefs
The 8th Annual Paso Pinot & Paella Festival will be held Sunday,
June 5 from 2 to 5 p.m., in the beautiful Templeton Community Park.
Join the Pinot Noir produces are 20 of the best Central Coast chefs,
with live music by Incendio.
Established in 2003 by Windward Vineyard, the festival is a labor
of love by all participants. Each year, all proceeds are donated to
programs that support youth arts in San Luis Obispo County.
Mingle with the winemakers and discover how the sense of place,
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or terroir, is reflected in each bottle. Taste why leading food magazines
identify this area as a great place for wonderful cuisine made with
locally grown and farm-fresh ingredients.
Tickets include a souvenir Burgundy-style fine wine glass, 20 Paso
Pinot Noirs, tastes of 20 paellas, live music by Incendio and dancing,
if you like. All occurs under the shade of giant oak trees in the park.
Blankets and lawn chairs welcome.
Tickets are $65 per person. Addition details are available on the
festival website, www.PinotandPaella.com.
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New Service Brings Fun, Safety Back to Wine Tasting
Hop On/Hop Off Shuttle Service Opens In Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez Valley
A new wine tasting transportation service is being launched to
serve Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. Unlike other wine
touring options, The Wine Line will allow tasters to hop on and hop
off of their shuttles like a city bus, choose the wineries they want to
visit and stay as long as they like. The door-to-door service offers an
excellent way to safely taste wines without a designated driver and to
pick your pace of tasting.
Owner/Operator Jason Westfall launched The Wine Line in April.
After a frustrating wine tasting trip with friends, Jason Westfall desired
a better solution to organized wine tasting and the risk of drinking and
driving. Private cars were expensive and large groups with guides were
unappealing to them. They didn’t want to be held to a schedule or told
how or what to taste. They wanted freedom of choice at a reasonable
price and a safer mode of transportation. He envisioned a shuttle that
you could jump on and off as you wish at numerous wineries. “The
most important part of the service is we give people a safe and flexible
alternative to drinking and driving” says Jason. After successfully
running the same service in Paso Robles for the past two years, he
knew it was time to expand.
The service will initially operate on a circular route that runs from
Los Olivos up through Foxen Canyon. The Wine Line has partnered
with over 30 premier wineries as destination points. The two vehicles
will stop at each winery approximately every 40 minutes. The service
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operates like a modified city bus with specific stops throughout the
day. Customers can just pick and choose from the wineries serviced
where they’d like to “hop off” all day long. Standard operating days are
Thursday through Sunday (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The shuttles will
pick up clients at their hotel or residence and safely deliver them back
when they so desire. The cost for all day service is $79.95 per person,
but military, get a $10 discount off the regular price.
The two shuttles operate from their home base in Solvang. The
modern Dodge Sprinter van runs on environmentally friendly
biodiesel. “We wanted to make as little impact on the environment as
possible,” said Westfall, “and we figured that people would feel better
about their choice of transportation if we were green.”
ABOUT
The Wine Line is the best choice for safe and fun wine tasting and
touring in the Paso Robles and Santa Barbara wine countries. It is a
“hop on, hop off” shuttle service that provides flexibility in wine
tasting. Modern vans travel a circular route and stop at designated
wineries every 40 minutes. Wine Line seven days a week from 10:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for Monday
through Wednesday tours for groups of eight or more. More informa-
tion is available on their website at www.HopOnTheWineLine.com or
call (805) 610 8267 or 1-888-9-WINE-LINE, or send an email to
info@HopOnTheWineLine.com.
 Welcome to
P L E A S A N T VA L L E Y
Pretty-Smith Vineyards & Winery
Located at the northern tip of the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, Pretty-
Smith Vineyards & Winery offers visitors a big dose of the friendly
hospitality that the area is known for. Owner/winemaker, Lisa Pretty,
personally welcomes each guest with a warm smile and an offer to
begin the tasting the line-up of the estate grown Bordeaux varietals
and blends.
The tasting room can be found in the hilltop winery with
wonderful views of both the golden hills of San Miguel and the estate
vineyards. While the majority of the vineyards still host the original
plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sauvi-
gnon Blanc, a few acres have been replanted to include Malbec.
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Working with the estate fruit, it is the blends that really let Lisa express
her wine style. Palette de Rouge is Pretty-Smith’s signature wine and
always contains a barrel select blend of the best the vintage has to
offer. Three different vintages are currently available for tasting – each
one has a distinctive personality. The female touch can definitely be
detected in the wine – the style is soft, smooth and silky with a lovely
velvet texture. The reds are aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels
for up to four years, then bottled aged for an additional year prior to
release. This is an extraordinary boon to the wine drinker who does
not want to wait two or three years for a wine to begin to show its
promise.
Throughout the vineyards and winery, the spirit of Kokopelli can
be felt. Known as the God of Fertility who played his flute to make the
sun rise and crops abundant, Kokopelli has provided inspiration for
Lisa as she nurtures the vines and hand crafts the wines. His image is
often found on the wine labels, with each release featuring a unique
series of “Pretty-glyphs”, oil paintings created by Lisa in the winery’s
art studio.
SILVER HORSE
WINERY
2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
805-467-WINE
Open Friday-Sunday 11-5
or by appointment
Come see what everyone is talking about!
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by Lisa Pretty
Tom Myers joined the Castoro team as
Head Winemaker in 1990. Twenty-one years
later he is producing approximately 55,000
cases under the Castoro brand along with
owner Niels Udsen, assistant winemaker
Mikel Olsten and enologist Sherrie Holzer.
The winemaking team all share Niels’ vision
of creating “dam fine wines” at a price point
that consumers can enjoy daily.
“Our wines are easily accessible with
something for every palate. I like to empha-
size fruit characteristics true to the grape vari-
etal with just a hint of oak and
well…something you can call yummy,” says
Tom. He is very proud of the high quality
wine that they are able to deliver at every day
drinking prices. “I want to produce the best
wines I possibly can, but in the end, I
wouldn’t feel good about making wines that
only a small percentage of the population can
afford. We produce honest wines that are an
honest value. Our wines allow people to
include quality wine in their daily lifestyle,
without breaking the bank. I love it when I
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Winemaker Profile: Castoro Cellars
Tom Myers
get a comment such as “your wine is as good
as wines I have paid much more much for””.
Tom’s ability to create technically correct
wines is in large part due to his interest in
science. He received his Bachelor of Science,
followed by his Masters of Science, in Biolog-
ical Science/Botany from Michigan State
University. His interest in winemaking
brought him west, to the University of Cali-
fornia at Davis, where he received his Masters
in Food Science with an Enology/Viticulture
focus. “The wide range of science that is
incorporated into winemaking – microbi-
ology, chemistry and physics – piqued my
interest from the beginning,” explains Myers.
One of the things that Tom enjoys about
producing wines at Castoro is that he is given
a great deal of latitude in terms of wine style
and choices of grape. Castoro owns vineyards
scattered throughout both the eastside and
westside of Paso Robles; however, in addition
to using their estate grapes they source fruit
from approximately twenty other vineyards.
The wide selection of grapes gives Tom the
freedom to select the best fruit to create wines
that best represent the area.
The current list of wines available at
Castoro includes over thirty different wines
with most offered at less than $20 per bottle.
Tom is proud of all the wines at Castoro and
his favorite tends to change. Right now his go
to wine is the 2007 Zinfusion – a blend of
Zinfandel from several vineyards with a little
Petite Sirah. The big, bold fruit flavors make
this a popular wine for many people. Be sure
to stop by the Castoro tasting room and find
your own favorite. With the selection of
wines including Chardonnay, Roussanne,
Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Malbec, Tempranillo,
Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and
several blends you will be sure to find some-
thing that suits your palate.
The tasting room is located at 1315 N.
Bethel Road just off of Highway 46 West in
Templeton in a Mediterranean-style building.
Visitors can sample Castoro Cellars’ “Dam
Fine wines” from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
For additional information, visit the website
at castorocellars.com or call (805) 238-0725.
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Per Bacco Cellars Hosts 4th Annual SLO Wine & Grill Affair
Join some of San Luis Obispo’s best wineries for adults with mental illness; and support, resources
an affair like none other! The 4th Annual SLO Wine and education for their loved ones
& Grill Affair is an exciting event that benefits a Wineries will gather on the historic Filipponi
very special non-profit organization in SLO, Transi- Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars to compete in a friendly
tions Mental Health Association. Transitions- cook-off style event. Each winemaker will be on the
Mental Health Association is a non-profit organiza- grill ready to serve up a signature grilled dish to pair
tion that helps children and adults live, work and with their wines. Guests will vote on their favorite
grow in our community. TMHA operates 27 food and wine pairings to declare a “People’s
programs at over 35 locations that reach over 2,000 Choice” winner. There will also be a panel of local
people and 1,500 families in San Luis Obispo and “celebrity” judges to give us an official winner! Live
Santa Barbara counties. The emphasis of TMHA’s music, local chocolate, olive oil and cheese vendors
many services is to teach vital independent living will also be on hand to support Transitions.
skills, and build a framework for community re- This event has been a major success for the past
entry through personal empowerment and hands three years and this year is gearing up to be the best
on experience. For over 30 years, T-MHA has been yet! Don’t miss your chance to get tickets. Tickets
dedicated to providing housing, employment, case are $35 ($40 at the door). Call (805) 540-6526 or
management and life-skills support to teens and email wines@perbaccocellars.com for tickets.

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AVIL A BEACH
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
Don’t Miss:
public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out over the water, The Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation is pleased to announce
and the pier-based restaurants, which always offer fresh the grantees for funds from the 2011 Twenty-Seventh Annual Central
seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor Coast Wine Classic, to be held from July 7th through 10th, in Avila
with many fresh fish markets offering live crab, and fresh Beach, Shell Beach, San Simeon, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and
seafood. Paso Robles. From net proceeds from the Wine Classic, the Foundation
funds specific projects for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San Luis
Obispo County and Santa Barbara County whose missions are in the
Healing, Performing or Studio Arts. Over the past seven years the Foun-
dation has conferred grants totaling $1,615,943 to 76 such non-profits.
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Grants for 2011 will be conferred in early October in San Luis Obispo.
For 2011, the Wine Classic Foundation Board has chosen the
following beneficiaries: Avila Beach Civic Association, The Center for
Nanomedicine in Santa Barbara, Coast Caregiver Resource Center in
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 Central Coast Wine Classic, July 7-10
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, The Sexual Assault Recovery & percussionist Airto Moreira and his Group, a Black-Tie Dinner at
Protection Program of SLO County in San Luis Obispo, United Cere- Hearst Castle, featuring Chefs Roy Yamaguchi, D.K. Kodama and
bral Palsy in San Luis Obispo and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in George Mavrothalassitis from Hawaii, and the exciting Rare & Fine
Santa Barbara. Wine & Lifestyle Auction, featuring an array of fine wines and unique
Over the Twenty-Six-Year History of the Central Coast Wine lifestyle excursions in California, the United States and around the
Classic, it has been recognized as one of the top charity wine auctions world to countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Africa, Australia and
in America and has been lauded by such eminent publications as Wine New Zealand.
Spectator, which is one of the event’s annual sponsors, among others. The full Schedule of Activities may be seen by visiting the Wine
A major benefit for San Luis Obispo County tourism, the Wine Classic Classic website, www.centralcoastwineclassic.org. Information and
hosted patrons from thirty states and almost two hundred California reservations may be obtained by calling (805) 544-1285, or by
communities during the 2010 event. The Official Hotel venue of the emailing archie@slonet.org.
2011 Central Coast Wine Classic is now the Avila Lighthouse Suites,
directly across the street from the beach and park in Downtown Avila
Beach.
The theme for 2011 is “The rejuvenation of Avila Beach,” with
many of the activities taking place in and around Avila Beach. Activi-
ties include a Barrel Tasting, a Reserve Tasting, various Symposia on
specific wine types, such as Malbec, Special Wines from Around the
World, and Chardonnay from throughout California, as well as a
Cooking Demonstration hosted by San Francisco Bay Area Culinary
Icon, Narsai David, Winery Dinners, including an Outdoor Winery
Dinner Concert at the Avila Beach Resort featuring world-renowned

Wish You Were Here!

Oceanfront Wine Tasting
Unique gifts & apparel
Wines by the glass! Patio
480 Front St. Avila Beach is
805.595.9663 Open!
www.wildwoodwine.com
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The Chardonnay Symposium

2nd Annual Event Headlines Steve Heimoff,
Karen MacNeil & West Coast Chardonnays
SMVWINES presents The Chardonnay Symposium, an
insightful weekend of education and exploration designed to
enlighten wine consumers, industry professionals and media on
West Coast wine producing regions and winemaking styles, and
their effects on America's favorite wine. Now in its second year, The
Chardonnay Symposium is the only event of its kind in the United
States focusing on the golden grape and is hosted by the Santa
Maria Valley Wine Country Association at winery locations
throughout the Valley, with participants sampling hundreds of
Chardonnays from Washington, Oregon, Sonoma and the Cali-
fornia Central Coast.
Sierra Madre Vineyards winemaker Steve Rasmussen and propri-
etor Doug Circle kick off the weekend on Friday, July 22, with a
tour of their historic vineyard, exploring eight different clones of
Chardonnay, specifically matched to each block. An in-depth panel
discussion, highlighted by barrel samples and finished wines, will
explore the diversity of Chardonnay selections and rootstock mate-
rial, presented and tasted with experts in Chardonnay growing and Oaked Debate” with Steve Heimoff at Bien Nacido Vineyards also
winemaking: Bob Steinhauer, 2010 Agriculturist of the Year, and features Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton, Diatom and Melville, Dieter
the foremost authority on the history of Chardonnay and editor of Cronje of Presqu’ile Winery, Mike Eyres of Chehalem Wines in
the National Grape Registry, Nancy Sweet. Oregon, Joshua Klapper of La Fenetre Wines,
Friday night, Sierra Madre Vineyards celebrates Leslie Mead Renaud of Lincourt and Foley
its 40th anniversary at The Chardonnay Sympo- Wineries, and Greg Stach of Landmark Vineyards.
sium Welcome Barbecue feast featuring Chef Rick’s The diverse group of winemakers will take sides
Ultimately Fine Gourmet food paired with Sierra on their love for buttery oak verses citrus and steel
Madre’s award-winning Chardonnays. Guests are and share their formulas to achieve balance and
invited to bring their favorite Chardonnay to share. quality. Panelists will debate Steve Heimoff's ques-
Limited tickets for both the clonal tour and tasting tion, “Can unoaked Chardonnay ever rise to the
and welcome barbecue are $95. The Chardonnay complexity and quality of oaked Chardonnay?”
Symposium Welcome Barbecue tickets can be “Taking Back Chardonnay,” is the subject of
purchased separately for $50 per person. Karen MacNeil’s panel at Tantara Winery. The
July 23, Saturday's premier, full-day event discussion will explore the many styles being
begins at 9:30 a.m. with two morning educational utilized to make Chardonnay today and what
panel sessions at Bien Nacido Vineyards and Denise Shurtleff, decisions are being made that affect the
Tantara Winery, a VIP luncheon at Au Bon Climat Cambria Winemaker Chardonnay that appears on your table. With all
Winery and a Grand Chardonnay Tasting at Byron the talk about Chardonnays not being what they
Vineyard and Winery with 60 wineries paired with gourmet foods used to be or unapproachable over-oaked butter bombs turning
provided by local restaurants and caterers. people to the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) campaign, we
Wine Enthusiast's Steve Heimoff and Karen MacNeil, one of the have assembled a group of winemakers who are getting it right:
foremost wine experts in the United States and author of The Wine Tantara’s Jeff Fink, Neil Bernardi of Migration Wines, Steve
Bible, headline two distinguished panels of speakers for the Rasmussen of Sierra Madre Vineyard, Denise Shurtleff of
morning educational sessions from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “The Great Cambria Estate Winery and Jim Stollberg of Riverbench Vineyard

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Discover the Mountain Views

and Tasty Brews of Figueroa
Mountain Brewing Company
This family owned brewery, located in Buellton, is the dream-
turned-reality project of Jim and Jaime Dietehofer. They are also
joined by award-winning Master Brewer Jason Courtney, who brings
expertise and imagination to the creation of their flavorful beers.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company’s core beer line-up is Davy
Brown Ale, the flagship beer and an American-style brown ale;
Paradise Road Pilsner a German-style lager is a nod to the Dieten-
hofer’s German ancestry; Danish Red an amber beer and homage to
Continued
the local Danish Community; Wrangler Wheat an American-style
Hefeweizen; and Hoppy Poppy IPA an India pale ale. From the unique
and Winery. flavor combinations to the quality ingredients, each of their Santa Ynez
After the panel discussions, full-day Symposium attendees are Valley-inspired beers boast superior drinkability. The team at Figueora
invited to Au Bon Climat Winery from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a Mountain Brewing Company is committed to crafting quality beer that
gourmet luncheon featuring the Santa Maria Valley's finest cuisine celebrates their local region of Central California.
and a chance to meet the VIP winemakers. The relaxed environ- Opened in November 2010, this working brewery has a complete
ment will provide an ideal time to sip wine and further discuss the tasting room and offers tours to the general public. To learn more
nuances of Chardonnay with some of the Symposium’s presenters about Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company’s beer and brewery, visit
and keynote speakers. www.figmtnbrew.com or go to the company’s Facebook page.
The Grand Chardonnay Tasting takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at
Byron Vineyard and Winery, a Santa Barbara County pioneer facility
located in the heart of the renowned Santa Maria “Bench.” This
expanded tasting will afford guests the opportunity to sample a
variety of Chardonnays from 60 wineries from Washington,
Oregon, Sonoma and the California Central Coast, in addition to
Santa Maria Valley wines. Restaurants and caterers from throughout
the Central Coast will be providing tastes of foods that pair well
with Chardonnay.
Full-day tickets that include a choice of morning panel discus-
sion, lunch, transportation, admission to the Grand Chardonnay
Tasting and a Riedel wine glass are $125. Tickets for the Grand
Chardonnay Tasting Event may be purchased for $65 separately.
The 2011 Chardonnay Symposium poster artwork was created
by Santa Maria fine artist, Margie Bowker. Born, raised and
educated in South Africa, Margie and her family settled on the Cali-
fornia Central Coast 14 years ago and she quickly became a
dynamic and influential force in the Santa Barbara County art
community. Her limited edition giclee prints and reproductions of
her popular vineyard paintings on art tiles can be found in many
tasting rooms throughout the Central Coast and are available
through her website, along with her gallery of original artwork at
www.margiebowker.com. Posters are available for purchase for $15
on The Chardonnay Symposium website.
To purchase tickets or get more information, including a detailed
event schedule, visit www.thechardonnaysymposium.com or email
info@thechardonnaysymposium.com.

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Welcome to
LOMPOC WINE GHETTO
EVENING LAND VINEYARDS
1712-C Industrial Way, Lompoc
805-736-9656, www.eveninglandvineyards.com
The Philosophy and
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm, or by appointment
From the vineyards of Burgundy, to America's west coast;
taste Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Côte d'Or, Sta. Rita Hills,
Passion Behind Palmina
Sonoma Coast and the Willamette Valley. Join us. Palmina is more than a winery and enoteca. It is a philosophy and
it is a passion, with a strongly held belief that wine is an extension of
JALAMA WINES
308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc
the plate and a means to bring people together. Formed by winemaker
805-735-8937, www.jalamawines.com Steve Clifton in 1995, Palmina is named in honor of Steve’s great
Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment friend Paula, who taught him to love wine, cooking, Italian lifestyle
Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah
from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County. and was the spark in Steve’s life. After Paula succumbed to breast
cancer, Steve found that her given name on her Italian birth certificate
LA VIE VINEYARDS was Palmina, and the winery was thus fittingly named.
308 N. 9th Street, Unit D, Lompoc “Even before making wine, we were captivated by Italy and the
805-291-2111, www.lavievineyards.com
Open Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm(ish) or by appt.
Italian lifestyle,” said Steve. “There, food and wine is part of a healthy,
Mention this ad for 2 for 1 tasting happy way of life that brings people together. And so, unlike the
Small-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late harvest movement called ‘Cal-Ital,’ we are not focusing on making wines in a
Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample La Vie Vineyards
rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers! big California style. The wines are made in a delicate manner that
allows them to be paired with food. Our dedication to these wines is
LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM to handle them all separately without any ‘formula.’ Each of the nine
1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc different Italian varieties of grapes we work with requires our complete
805-742-0478, www.LoringWineCompany.com
Open Friday through Sunday 12-5pm
attention to detail to ensure that the true nature of that grape shines
“We’re a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir through.”
and whatever else strikes our fancy : ) ” Most of the white wines are made in stainless steel with heightened
aromatics balance the natural acidity and minerality in these vari-
PALMINA etals.The red wines range in style from an everyday drinking red wine
1520 East Chestnut Court, Lompoc
Thursday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday-Monday 11am-4pm
like Dolcetto, which is made in a fresh style of neutral oak and stain-
805-735-2030, www.palminawines.com less steel and released in the summer within a year of harvesting, to
Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and Nebbiolo which is a full-bodied wine full of tannins. As opposed to
attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.
the early release of Dolcetto, Nebbiolo takes four years to produce,
aging slowly in large upright and puncheon barrels while slowly
SAMSARA
1500 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc gaining earthiness and roundness.
805-588-6980, www.samsarawine.com Stop by our enoteca and sample our latest releases as well as a bit
Open Friday-Sunday, 11-4pm and Monday-Thursday by appointment
Come taste Chad Melville’s extremely small production of Santa Rita Hills
of cheese and some salami, and find out what’s happening here at
Pinot Noir’s and Syrah's, all hand-crafted and made with the ultimate Palmina. The tasting room is open Thursday through Saturday, 11
respect to mother nature. a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TASTE OF STA. RITA HILLS AVIATION DR To Santa Maria

1505 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc Lompoc Wine Ghetto
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First Fridays at Firestone – Free Concert Series

Starting May 6th, through September 2nd, enjoy monthly concerts
at the beautiful Firestone Los Olivos property! This is a free event that
you can enjoy with your whole family, children and pets are welcome
to join.
Enjoy Firestone wines by the glass or by the bottle; the tasting room
will offer wine specials all night long. The Flavors food truck will be on
site selling Tri-Tip sandwiches so come and celebrate a wine country
summer! You are welcome to bring a picnic. All concerts run from 6 to
9 p.m. No RSVP is required, walk-ins are welcome! For more informa-
tion, email kbalentine@firestonewine.com.
• Friday, June 3rd – Vineyard Bird Band
• Friday, July 1st –· The Koles
• Friday, August 5th – Burning James and the Funky Flames
• Friday, September 2nd – Do No Harm
The Santa Ynez Valley winery tasting room offers one of the Central
Coast’s most comfortable and comprehensive visitor experiences,
including daily winery tours and extensive picnic facilities. Archive To San Luis Obispo
(32 miles)
photos and other artifacts chart the Firestone family’s pioneering 1
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www.santamariavalleywinecountry.com (17 miles)
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 Wine Tasting in
SPECIALIZING IN
SANTA BARBARA &
CENTRAL COAST
PINOT NOIRS
LOS OLIVOS
2905 GRAND AVE
LOS OLIVOS
805-688-7406
Visit Dragonette Cellars
thelosolivostastingroom.com Dragonette Cellars is a small, family-owned and operated winery in every
sense of the word. The proprietors, John and Steve Dragonette and close
friend Brandon Sparks-Gillis formed Dragonette Cellars in order to pursue a
long-held dream to produce wines of the utmost quality and purity from the
“Vineyard Crafted Wines” finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast. Wives, Mitchi,
Jen & Michelle work with them in the vineyard, cellar and tasting room (and
are the inspiration for a special reserve Rhone-varietal blend called “MJM”). A
visit to Dragonette Cellars, therefore, means that you will meet the family
V I N E YA R D S
behind the label.
Of course it is what’s in the bottle that counts, and to that end, John, Steve
and Brandon are passionately committed to handcrafting exceptional wines of
complexity, purity and balance with their own hands. Therefore they are
Open daily 11-5, personally involved in all wine-related operations and decisions, from vine-
2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos yard to barrel to bottle. Every bottle that leaves the cellar door is 100%
(805) 688-0400 • www.stolpmanvineyards.com produced by their family members.
Dragonette Cellars’ story began at an excellent wine shop in Los Angeles,
where they had the opportunity to taste (and become inspired by) the bench-
mark wines of the world. From there they obtained hands-on experience at
some of the finest wineries and viticulturists in the world. Armed with this
experience, they launched their own label, utilizing their vineyard contacts to
obtain grapes from excellent, meticulously-managed vineyards throughout the
Santa Ynez Valley; from cool climate Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, to Syrah
Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said...
from Ballard Canyon, Los Alamos and York Mountain, to Sauvignon Blanc
“Production is small, but these wines
are well worth seeking out!” from the uniquely suitable area of Happy Canyon. Sources include: Grassini
and Voglezang for Sauvignon Blanc, Fiddlestix, Cargasacchi, Hilliard Bruce
Open Daily 11-5
2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos and La Encantada for Pinot Noir, and Stolpman, Harrison Clarke, Thompson,
805-693-9644 2 for 1 Tasting
and Shadow Canyon for Syrah. Most are sustainably and/or organically
www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com with this ad farmed. In most cases, they buy grapes on a “per acre” basis, which allows
them to control important viticultural decisions such as shoot and cluster

Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
888-938-7310
www.byronwines.com

No appointment necessary.
Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.

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density, canopy management, irrigation, and yield control to produce the COGHLAN Coquelicot
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highest quality fruit. Bernat
at Los Olivos Cafe
In the cellar Brandon, John & Steve focus on allowing their carefully Bin 2860

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selected fruit to evolve into wines of great complexity, purity and balance. To 154
that end, they harvest small lots from each vineyard block individually, with HOLLISTER
Brander

GRAND AVE
hand sorting in the vineyard, and then ferment and age the resulting wines
separately, carefully monitoring each barrel throughout its elevage. The final

N. REFUGIO RD
blends are painstakingly created by blind tasting each barrel. Wines are
bottled without fining or filtration in most cases.
Producing small lots of ultra premium Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and ROBLAR AVE
ALAMO
Syrah-based, Rhone styled wines, Dragonette Cellars is rapidly gaining recog- PINTADO Beckman
AVE ROBLAR AV
nition as a winery to watch, garnering enthusiastic critical reviews from Roblar
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, the Wine Enthusiast and BASELINE
Burghound, among others. Blackjack

N. REFUGIO RD
Dragonette Cellars’ Tasting Room is located in “downtown” Los Olivos,
just east of the flagpole and is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Rideau
Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) or by appointment. Visit the
LINCOURT
NOT TO SCALE
website at dragonettecellars.com for more information.

QUPÉ Tasting Room

featuring the wines of:
QUP ¥ VERDAD ¥ ETHAN

2963 Grand Avenue, Los

1711 Alamo Pintado Rd. May 8th ~ 10am-12pm Olivos
Open Daily from 10am-5pm For reservations, call (805) 686-4200
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Wine Tasting in
SOLVANG
Sort This Out Cellars
by Carolyn Turner
Sort This Out Cellars is certainly not your typical wine country
experience. As you walk through the doors of their Solvang tasting

Daniel Guedea Photography

room, you’ll immediately be transported from the quaint Danish
downtown, to the glitz and glam of Las Vegas! Yet as soon as you step
up to the bar and try these unique wines, you’ll know you’re still in
the heart of Santa Ynez wine country.
For owner and vintner Michael Cobb, the beginning of his journey
into the wine industry began while working for Disneyland as
manager and wine buyer for Disneyland’s famed Club 33. After several
years Michael eventually made the Santa Ynez Valley his home, and in
2007 he produced his first vintage of wines that were sold exclusively
online. After a short stint in Buellton, Cobb moved the tasting room to
its new home in Solvang.
Cobb knew that he wanted to create wines that moved away from
the iconic California landscape, and more accurately resembled the
people who drank them. The image of the winery was inspired by an
old picture of the Rat Pack outside The Sands hotel in 1961, and
evokes a time when men had character and women had curves.
“We built our wines around the classic American adult spirit, so
eroded by political correctness and fear, to create wines that were
unapologetic in their character,” said Cobb. “Wines that pair with
good times and good friends.”
With names like “Hardways” Cabernet Sauvignon, “Lady Luck”
Chardonnay, “Oh My Gosh” Grenache and “Even Money” Merlot, and
the “Suited Wines” graced by pinup beauties that would make the
great Gil Elvgren proud, these wines are one of a kind. There’s
certainly something for everyone too, with the addition of the new line
of vintage soda pop. Made with pure cane sugar, the label artwork
SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
Open Daily: Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
1636 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, CA
805-688-1717 • www.sortthisoutcellars.com
Twitter: @stoc • Facebook: Sort This Out Cellars
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Muscat, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Cardiff Giant: Super Tuscan Blend
Every Friday, Sort This Out Cellars releases a new special on
Facebook. Become a fan and you’ll be the first to hear about these
amazing specials.
Also on Fridays, enjoy happy hour from 5-7pm, with half off
glasses of wine and wine-tails such as the Mobjito and Black Jack.
features World War 2 era style pinups.
Make sure to catch the live music by local musicians every Friday
and Saturday night from 6 to 10 p.m. Also the first Saturday of every
month offers an evening of Hootenanny proportions with Nate Latta
and his Rockabilly Revue. No matter how you role the dice, you’re
sure to come up lucky at Sort This Out Cellars.

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Taste of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

Don’t miss the Taste of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County on June
26th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. This elegant afternoon event will take
place at the Flag is Up Farms in Solvang. Tickets are $75 per guest and can
be purchased by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 or
online at tasteofthecentralcoast.com.
The Taste of the Central Coast was established as a fine food and wine
tasting event, showcasing local talent while raising funds to support the over
1,300 foster and high-needs children and families served annually by the
Family Care Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs, world
class wineries and live music, in addition to a silent and live auction.
The Family Care Network also honors members of the community with
the “Circle of Serving” award at the event. Established in 2006, this award
is given to individuals who exemplify what it means to enhance the lives of
children and families on the Central Coast.
By combining community support with fine food, wine and music, the
Taste of the Central Coast has become a premier event helping those in need
in our community. We look forward to your participation in this special event!
For the first year, the Family Care Network will be hosting Taste of the
Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, inviting Santa Barbara community
members to enjoy nearly forty top savory and pastry chefs, world-class
wineries and live music on June 26th in Solvang. The live and silent
auctions portions of the event promise to be outstanding, offering guests
unique services, exciting getaways and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
This elegant afternoon event will take place at the Flag is Up Farms in
Solvang, California on June 26th at 3:00pm. Tickets are $75 per guest and
can be purchased by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535

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7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X CASTORO CELLARS – Templeton Daily Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X
Albeno Munari – Paso Robles Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed 11-5
725 12th Street; 805 239-9176 Thu-Sat 11-6 X X Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos Daily 11-5:30 EBERLE WINERY – Paso Robles Win-10-5
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tue X X 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 Sum 10-6 X X X
Alta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X Cerro Prieto Vnyd – Paso Robles By Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sun
810 11th St, Paso Robles; 805 238-9456 Appt X X 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X
AmByth Estate – Templeton By
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By EDWARD SELLERS – Paso Robles Daily
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X 1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 10-5 X X
Anglim – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X Chateau Margene – Creston Sat-Sun EOS ESTATE WINERY – Paso Robles Daily
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 11-5 X X
AronHill Vineyards – Templeton Daily
3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 11-5 X X Chateau Margene – Paso Robles Daily Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily
Christian Lazo – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 12-7 Four Sisters Ranch – San Miguel By
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X
840 13th St, Suite F; 805 226-8820 Sat 10-7 X X 6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Appt X X
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6
CHRONIC CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily Cypher Winery – Templeton Daily
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 11-6 X X
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt Frolicking Frog – Atascadero By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X 14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X X
Barrel 27 Wine Co – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily FS Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Sun
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By Clavo Cellars – Templeton Daily Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X 315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles Open when Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel By
840 13th Street, Suite G ; 805-238-4329 flag is flying X X 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su GreMark Vnyds – Paso Robles By
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X CROAD VINEYARDS
5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X
Berardo Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends ~ Kiwi Hour – 2:00-3:00 p.m. ~
50% off wine by the glass! Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily 805-226-9899 HALTER RANCH VNYD– Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X Open 11-5 Thursday-Monday 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
Black Hand Cellars – Cambria Weekends & holidays D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-712-WINE 11-5 X X 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 12-6 X X 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X
Bodegas Paso Robles– Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6 Daou Vineyards – Paso Robles By appt Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 527-6455 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Thu-Sun Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Harmony Cellars – Harmony Sum 10-5:30
2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hearst Ranch – San Simeon Tue-Sun
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 11-5 X X
CALCAREOUS – Paso Robles Daily Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo HEARTHSTONE– Paso Robles Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 10-5 X X
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30 Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily Hidden Oak – Templeton Fr-Sun
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily Donati Family Vnyd – Templeton Daily 10-5 Hope Family Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
CARINA CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 11-5 X X X 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su HUNT CELLARS – Paso Robles Sum 10:30-6
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 Win 10:30-5 X X

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2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES Daily NINER WINE ESTATE – Paso Robles Daily Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X 8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X
J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Mon 11-3, Thu 11-4 Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ROTTA WINERY – Templeton Daily
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 X X 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 10-6 X X
JADA WINERY – Paso Robles Thu-Mon ORCHID HILL VINEYARD Daily Roxo Port Cellars – Paso Robles Mo,We,Th 12-8
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 11-5 X X X 1140 Pine St, Paso Robles; 805-237-7525 12-6 X X 810 11th St, at Meritage; 805 464-0922 Fr,Sa 12-10, Su 12-6 X X
Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 San Antonio Winery – Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-5 X X X 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 10-6 X X
Kaleidos – Paso Robles By Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Wed-Mon San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles Daily
1990 Township Road; 805 226-0828 Appt X X 7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X 7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 11-5 X X
KENNETH VOLK – Paso Robles Daily Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Robles Fri-Sun Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Thu-Sun 11-5
2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X 5940 Union Rd; 805 239-2229 11-5 X X 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X
Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo PASO WINE CENTRE– Paso Robles Tue-Thu 4-9 Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X X 1240 Park St; 805 239-2229 Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-7 X X 5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 10-5 X X
Kukkula – Templeton Fri-Sun Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Sextant Wines – Paso Robles Fri-Mon
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 11-5 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 3502 Dry Creek Rd, #B9-11; 805 542-0133 12-5 X X
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily
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2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X 4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X WINERY
Lago Giuseppe – Templeton By Appt. Penman Springs – Paso Robles Thu-Sun 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Only X X 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X 805-467-WINE
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Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By or by appointment
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5 5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X Come see what everyone is talking about!
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Daily PIANETTA – Paso Robles Sun-Thurs 12-6 Sharp’s Hill – Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 10-4:30 X X 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fri-Sat 11-7 X X X 835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X
LE VIGNE WINERY – Paso Robles Sum 11-6 Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Skyhawk Lane – Cambria Thu-Tue
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 821 Cornwall St; 805 350-5049 11-5
Locatelli – San Miguel Fr-Su Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X 7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 12-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X
Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr: 805 227-7172Appt X X 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X 5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt X X
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily PRETTY SMITH – San Miguel Fr-Su Starr-Ranch – Paso Robles By
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X 9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Appt X X
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Daily Proulx – Paso Robles Thu-Mon Steinbeck – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 10-5 X X 5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 11-5 X X 5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X X
MERIDIAN VINEYARDS – Paso Robles Daily Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Fri-Sun Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton Most weekends
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 11-4 X X
Meritage Wine Tasting – Paso Robles Sun 11-5 X X Ranchita Canyon – San Miguel Fri-Mon Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 11-8 Fri-Sat 11-11 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5 X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Fri 10-5 Rangeland Wines – Paso Robles By Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily 10-5:30
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Sum 10-5:30 X X 10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Appt X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 Summer till 6 X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Thu-Su Red Soles – Paso Robles Daily Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 11-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Tackitt Family– San Miguel We-Su
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5
Mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Daily RIVERSTAR VNYDS – San Miguel Fri-Mon Tassajara Cellars – San Miguel Fri-Sun 11-5
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 11-6 X X X 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Daily RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By Terrace Hill – San Miguel Sat-Sun
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X 2620 Olive Poppy Ln; 805-467-1906 11-5 X X X

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870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Fri-Sun 11-4 X X 525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Sun 11-5 X X 1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 X X
Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5 S A N TA M A RG A R I TA Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 1st Sat
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5
Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo
Twilight Cellars– Paso Robles Thur-Sun 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X SALISBURY VNYDS – Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 X X
Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-5 X X Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
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Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars – SLO Mon-Fri 10-4
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X ALAPAY CELLARS – Avila Beach Daily
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X X
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa Stephen Ross – San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun
1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X AronHill Vineyards – Morro Bay Daily 12-6
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X X
845 Embarcadero Rd, F; 805-610-5751 Win Thu-Mon X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily TALLEY VINEYARDS – Arroyo Grande
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X Au Bon Climat– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Daily TANGENT VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X BAILEYANA ESTATE – San Luis Obispo Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X X
Veris Cellars – Templeton Win 11-5 TOLOSA WINERY – San Luis Obispo Daily
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 Sum 11-6 X X X 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
Via Vega Vnyd & Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily
2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190 or By Appt X X 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By William James – Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
Center of Effort Wine – Arroyo Grande By
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Appt X X
Vihuela Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5 WOOD WINERY – Avila Beach Daily 11-6
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-835-4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X 480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 X X
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
CHAMISAL VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo SANTA MARIA/FOXEN C ANYON
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X
Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 Addamo Estate Vnyds – Orcutt Tue-Fri 11-9
Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 400 E. Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 Sat 11-7 X X
5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Villa San Juliette – San Miguel By ANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Sat-Sun
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD – San Luis Obispo 5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 11-4 X X X
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 X X
Vina Robles – Paso Robles Sum 10-6 Bedford – Los Alamos Daily
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Win 10-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fri-Sat 11-5 Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 Sun 10-4 X X 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5 Core Wine – Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6
LAETITIA VINEYARD – Arroyo Grande
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X 145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X
Vivant Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5 COSTA DE ORO – Santa Maria Open daily 11-6
Margerum– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-835-4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Fri till 8 X X
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Westburg Cellars – Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4 Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Thurs-Sun
Monterey Street Wine Co – San Luis Obispo
3180 Willow Creek Rd; 805 238-9321 or by appt X X 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5 X X X
1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 X X
Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5 Morovino – Avila Beach Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5 Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 X X 76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-6 X X
Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily NADIA – Arroyo Grande Demetria – Los Olivos By
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X X
WILD HORSE WINERY – Templeton Daily PER BACCO CELLARS – San Luis Obispo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 Daily 11-5 X X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Phantom Rivers – Arroyo Grande Sun-Thu 12-5 FIRESTONE VINEYARDS – Los Olivos
1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X 211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X X X
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo By Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fri-Sun Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS – Santa Maria
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X X

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Koehler – Los Olivos Daily BYRON VNYD – Los Olivos Tasting Room AVANT – Buellton Thur-Sun
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5 X X 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 11-8 X X X
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Sum 10:30-5
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Win 10:30-4 X X
La Fenêtre – Santa Maria By CARINA CELLARS – Los Olivos Daily Brewer-Clifton – Lompoc Fri-Sun
2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt X X 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X 329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 11-4 X X
Martian Ranch – Los Alamos By COGHLAN VINEYARD – Los Olivos Thurs-Mon Casa Cassara – Buellton Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30
8900 Alisos Canyon Rd; 310-804-1292 Appt X X 2366 Alamo Pintado; 805-686-2395 11-5 X X 291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Fri-Sun 11-6 Consilience – Los Olivos Daily Clos Pepe – at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun
2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 Or by appt X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X 1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily 11-5 Cold Heaven Cellars – Buellton Fri-Mon
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Sat 10-5 X X 92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 12-5 X X
Presqu’ile Wine – Santa Maria By Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 10-6 D’Vine – Lompoc Mon-Wed 12-10
2540 E. Clark Ave; 805 363-1966 Appt X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X 107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Thu-Sat 12-12- X X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4 DRAGONETTE – Los Olivos Thu-Mon Dierberg Estate/Star Lane – Lompoc
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 11-5 X X 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X

Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily EVENING LAND VNYDS – Lompoc Fri-Sun
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11- 5:30 X X 1712-C Industrial Way; 805 736-9596 11-5 X X

Sagebrush Annie’s – Ventucopa Sat-Sun E&T WINES – Los Olivos Thur-Mon FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY – Lompoc Fr 4-8
4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 11:30-5 X X 2901C Grand Ave; 866-688-6081 11:30- 5 X X 45 Industrial Way; 805 694-2252 Sa 11-8, Su 12-5 or By Appt X X

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Evans Ranch – Los Olivos Daily Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 10-5 X X X 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X X

Tercero Wines – Santa Maria By FIRESTONE VINEYARD – Los Olivos Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun
2643 Industrial Way, G ; 805-245-9584 Appt X X 1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 10-5 X X X
Torretti’s Family – Santa Maria By Kaena Wine – Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-5 FOLEY ESTATES – Lompoc Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
2108 Quail Canyon Rd; 805-714-0622 Appt X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 107; 805 451-6037 or by appt. X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
805-686-0850 Appt X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 10-4 Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Sum Fri-Sat till 5 X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
Huber Cellars – Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-5
LOS OLIVOS LOS OLIVOS – Los Olivos Tasting Room
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily JALAMA WINES– Lompoc Fri-Sun
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X QUPÉ WINE – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos
308 North 9th St, C ; 805-735-8937 12-5 X X
2963 Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
ANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Tasting Room Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5 X X Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily
70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt X X
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-6 X X
Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Wed-Mon 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686-5450 11-5 X X
Artiste– Los Olivos Daily LA VIE VINEYARDS – Lompoc Fri-Sun
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X STOLPMAN VINEYARDS– Los Olivos Daily 308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 11-5 X X
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-5 X X
Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily Longoria Wines – Lompoc Sat & Sun
2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X Tensley/Lea Wines – Los Olivos Fri-Sun 1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637 11-4 X X
Bernat – Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 X X
LORING WINE CO – Lompoc Fri-Sun
2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Daily X X Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily 1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 12-5 X X
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Bin 2860 – Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-7 Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X Verdad & Ethan – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X
2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
BLAIR FOX CELLARS – Los OlivosFri-Sun 12-5 Mosby Winery – Buellton Mo-Fr 10-4
2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5 Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily New Vineland/Pierdrassi – Lompoc Fri-Sun
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X 1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X X
Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Tasting Room Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun Pali Wine Co. – Lompoc Sat & Sun 11-4
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X 312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 11-5 X X 1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 Mon-Thu by appt X X

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PALMINA – Lompoc Thur-Sat 11-5 Toccata (Mandolina) Wines – Solvang Daily Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fri-Sun 12-4
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu By Appt X X
Point Concepción Wines – Lompoc By WANDERING DOG WINE BAR – Solvang Daily VENTURA COUNTY
1601 W. Central Ave; 805-735-7763 Appt X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish X X
Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
Prodigal Wines – Buellton Fri-Mon William James– at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9
2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8,Su11:30-4 X X
92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476 12-4 X X 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Sat-Sun
SAMSARA – Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-4 S A N TA YN E Z 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 11-5 X X
1500 East Chestnut Ct; 805-331-2292 & by appt X X
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily Cantara Cellars – Camarillo Weekends
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Sun-Thu 11-4 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X X
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 Fri-Sat 11-5 X X 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily Casa Barranca – Ojai Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6
Sweeny Canyon – Buellton By 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X
805-688-2415 Appt X X 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Fri, Sat 12-8 X X
Happy Canyon Vnyds – Santa Ynez By
TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS – Lompoc Thu-Sun Giessinger Winery – Fillmore Mon-Thur 11-5
805-686-0850 Appt X X
1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X 365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
Harrison Clarke – Santa Ynez By
Thorne Wines – Buellton, poured at Avant Thur-Sun 805-892-9711 Appt X X Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Fri
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911 11-8 X X X 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Call for hours X X
Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Daily
ZOTOVICH – Lompoc Thur-Sun 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 11-5 X X Magnavino Cellars – Downtown Oxnard Sat-Sun
1500 E Chestnut Ct, Ste D; 805 736-1600 10-5 X X 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-2500 11-6 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
SOLVANG 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm – Ojai Daily
655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9 Reeves Ranch Vineyard – Santa Ynez By
1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt X X Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
Baehner-Fournier Vineyard – tasted at Wandering Dog Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Sat-Sun 11-5
1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mon-Fri 11-4 X X Rancho Ventavo Cellars – Oxnard Fri-Sun 11-6
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily 1741 S. A Street, 805 483-8084 And By Appt X X
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Buttonwood Farm – Solvang Daily Vogelzang Vineyard – Happy Canyon By
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404
CARIVINTAS WINERY – Solvang
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Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily 11-6 ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS
D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Mon-Fri 11-5 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 X X 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 38
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sat-Sun 10-5 X X ALAPAY CELLARS
Corks n’ Crowns – Santa Barbara Daily 15% off purchases with ad PAGE 31
Dascomb Cellars – Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7 32 Anacapa St; 805 963-1221 11-6 X X
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 X X CARINA CELLARS BACK
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Barbara Thu-Sun 2 for 1 tasting with ad COVER
Gioia - Solvang – 805 689-7219 By Appt X X 224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805 963-1221 10:30-6 X X
CARIVINTAS
LINCOURT VINEYARDS – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 40
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X CHAMISAL VINEYARDS
LIONS PEAK VNYDS – Solvang Mon-Thu 11-7 Jaffurs Wine Cellars– Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5 Complimentary olive oil tasting
10% off purchases PAGE 19
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 Fri-Sun 11-9 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5 X X
HEARTHSTONE
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Kalyra by the Sea – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7 Complimentary tasting with purchase PAGE 5
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-6 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
HUNT CELLARS
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara Daily Mention ‘Rocket Man’
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X for complimentary tasting PAGE 5
28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 11-6 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Margerum – Santa Barbara Daily LA VIE VINEYARDS
Mention ad for 2 for 1 tasting PAGE 34
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 10:30-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 X X
PER BACCO CELLARS
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily MunicipalWineCo– Santa Barbara Daily Free tasting with ad PAGE 30
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5 X X 28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864 11-6 X X
PIANETTA WINERY
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara Mention ad for complimentary
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X tasting for 2 with ad PAGE 24
205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
SEVTAP WINERY – Solvang Thurs-Mon Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
Double Down! 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 40
1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 10-6 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
SUMMERLAND WINERY
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Silver Wines – Santa Barbara By Complimentary 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 3
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 10-4 X X 724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052 Appt X X
WILD HORSE WINERY & VINEYARDS
SORT THIS OUT CELLARS – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7 SUMMERLAND – Summerland Daily Mention ad for complimentary
reserve tasting PAGE 7
1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X

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