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Heading to the Tasting Room

Do not be intimidated for
any reason. That is rule number
one (and there are very few real
rules after that). For the most
part, going wine tasting is about
the easiest thing in the world,
especially here in California
where wineries and tasting
rooms abound. You can find
wineries specializing in red
wines of all types, those that are
famous for their white wines
and others who pour sparkling wine. It is a matter of
doing a little research and planning your day. Most tasting
rooms open around 10 a.m. and close between 4:30 and
6 p.m.
Before you start off pack a few essentials: Water
(plenty of water) and something to snack on crackers or
a baguette. Many wineries have picnic areas and there are
plenty of delis and bakeries that can make up a lunch for
you, or make your own. Which brings us to eating and
drinking, the kind that doesnt directly involve wine.
Be sure to nibble during the day and make sure you
make time for lunch. Two tips: drink at least twice as
much water as you do wine, and remember that you
dont have to drink everything poured into your glass.
There is a reason tasting bars have dump buckets and a
pitcher of water to wash out your glass.
That said, here are some tips that have proven to be
helpful and are designed to help make the sensory
adventure of wine tasting all the more enjoyable.
Dont be afraid to ask questions. Time and time again
I have heard knowledgeable winery workers say that
there is no such thing as a stupid question, and they
mean that.
You can drink what you want, in the order you want.
If you only like reds, say so; if you dont like sweet wines,
speak up. But the idea of starting with whites, then going
on to reds and then sweet wines is a good guide.
Zinfandel is red. I am sure you know that but it never
hurts to remind everyone.
If there is a particular wine you want to try and it is
not on the list, ask. There might be a bottle around that
was opened for a trade tasting or by the winemaker. Most
tasting rooms are happy to pour a little if you show
enthusiasm.
If you plan to take wine home with you, either in the
car or on a plane, buy a

cardboard box with Styrofoam
wine inserts. Fill it during the
day and this keeps wine from
rolling around in the trunk.
Check out the smaller
wineries. It is a revelation.
Take notes on the wines you
most enjoyed.
Take advantage of tours
when the winery offers them,
but keep in mind that they take
anywhere from 20 minutes to well over an hour, so one a
day is plenty.
Buy wines that you can only find at the winery.
These often include smaller (375 ml) bottles of limited
production Ports or dessert wines. Dont buy a wine you
can get at a supermarket back home. Youll pay more,
and besides, whats the point?
Look for tasting rooms in towns. Many of these are
cooperative tasting rooms, where in one place you might
find wines from a dozen or more small-to-medium
premium producers. They are scattered throughout the
area and more are opening all the time.
Dont give too much thought to ratings and vintages.
Its like art: if you like it, its a good wine. It is as simple as
that.
Remember that you dont have to do the driving. It
takes no more than a phone call to rent anything from a
Town Car or restored classic convertible to stretch limos
and a 20-passenger bus. All have drivers that will stow
your wine for you and the local companies know the
area. As to taking that wine home, ten people sharing one
of those impossibly long limousines is fine and fun, but if
you all plan to buy a couple of cases the trunk which is
no bigger than a normal luxury cars is going to fill up
fast and youre going to find yourself filling the interior
floor with boxes and using cases of Cabernet as footrest.
Tell the transportation company what you have in
mind and listen to their advice. They know the territory
and the people and personalities.
Know your limits. If you get close to it let others taste
and you can listen. It beats ending the day in a blur, and
if need be calling a taxi is cheaper than the alternative.
And if at a seated tasting, dont be afraid to leave a
gratuity. Its more than worth the five or ten dollars to get
wisdom and wine and a great time. BY CHARLES NEAVE
Malibu Coast Wines
When conjuring up a vision of malibu, an image of starlets dodging

paparazzi and suntanned surfers is certain to come to mind. But for the
wine lover, there is a much more fascinating attraction to this stunning
section of the California coastline.
The first documented vineyard in the area was planted on the rancho
Topanga malibu sequit by Jose Bartolome Tapia, who left it to his wife,
maria, in 1824. matthew Keller, who purchased the land in 1857, planted
hundreds of acres of grape vines in solstice Canyon and named it the rising
sun vineyard and the first modern day vineyard, The malibu vineyard, was
planted in 1985 by michael and Kim mcCarty. since then, intrepid vintners
have begun to take advantage of the marvelous growing conditions that the
area offers and are now producing world class wines. From the luscious
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards overlooking the Pacific ocean, to the
bold and elegant Cabernets and merlots of the canyons, the malibu Coast is
truly oenophiles paradise.
The malibu Coast wine region is bordered on the south by the Pacific
ocean and on the north by the Conejo valley. The rich volcanic soil, coupled
with cooling Pacific fog and the temperate southern California climate, is
producing award-winning wines and wooing visitors from around the
world.
Tastings rooms on the malibu Coast offer a wide variety of experiences
from picnics overlooking stunning ocean vistas, to rockin summer concerts
and private tours. But perhaps the most enticing element to a day in the
malibu Coast wine region is the opportunity to meet the vintners and
winemakers themselves. most wineries in the area are family-run
operations and they take great pride in their vineyards, relishing the
opportunity to introduce you to their wines.
so put the top down on the convertible and cruise up the Pacific
Coast Highway to the malibu Coast Wineries for a day filled with
marvelous wines and the shimmering blue of the Pacific ocean. it is a
combination that will surely provide a lifelong memory of the best that
southern California has to offer.
DINING
Malibu & Vine american
Located at the renowned and public Malibu Golf Club, Malibu and Vine Bar & Grille
is a hand-crafted beer and wine bar with random acts of cooking.
901 Encinal Canyon road, malibu
818-889-6680, www.malibuandvine.com
Giovannis italian
Come experience the old world feel and enjoy the wonderful food and superior
service at Giovanni's for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
22235 Pacific Coast Highway, malibu
310-317-6769, giovannismalibu.com
Tra di Noi italian

Its all about the food! Tra di Noi's extensive menu features a wonderful variety of
classic Italian dishes prepared from the finest, freshest ingredients available.
And...all of the pastas are hand made daily.
3835 Cross Creek road, malibu
310-456-0169, www.tradinoimalibu.com
The Old place american
A local hangout with a colorful past featuring rustic decor with a modern menu.
Here, you will enjoy very large portions of very good food accompanied by
a heaping plateful of timeless history.
29983 mulholland Highway, Cornell (agoura)
818-706-9001, www.oldplacecornell.com
Nobu Malibu - sushi Bar

Views of the ocean are available from nearly every seat, with outdoor patio seating,
an exterior lounge and floor to ceiling windows bordering our fourteen seat bar from
the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
310-317-9140, www.noburestaurants.com/malibu
ATTRACTIONS
Escondido Falls - Hiking Parks
Accessed from Pacific Coast Highway about a mile south of Kanan Road in Malibu,
the trail through Escondido Canyon Natural Area leads hikers, mountain bikers and
equestrians 4.2 miles through oak woodland, riparian woodland and coastal sage
scrub to the spectacular, multi-tiered 150-foot Escondido Falls the highest in the
Santa Monica Mountains.
27200 Winding Way, malibu; 310-589-3200
Geoffreys Restaurant - seafood/american

A unique place, rich in its own history, while oering an invitation to everyone
who cares to celebrate life what could be more classic? Located on the site of the
former Holiday House, a resort/hotel/watering hole to the stars for decades.
310-457-1519, www.geoffreysmalibu.com
Circle X Ranch - Hiking, Campgrounds

Tucked in the canyons above Malibu and nestled below majestic Boney Mountain,
you will find Circle X Ranch. This former Boy Scout camp oers many opportunities
for exploration and adventure.
2896 Yerba Buena road, malibu
Vs Restaurant & Bar american

Owners Vassil Pertchinkov and Yassen Yoshi Tonev believe in living life to the
fullest good food, good drinks and great times dont expect anything less
than memorable.
310-456-3828, www.vsmalibu.com
Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone peak - Hiking

An easy hike for intermediate beginners and novice hikers looking for a challenge.
Great scenery, well-maintained trails and lots of opportunities to branch out and
explore. This is definitely a favorite trail in all of Los Angeles, and a fantastic way to
introduce non-hikers to the joys of hiking.
Yerba Buena road, malibu
Solstice Canyon - Parks, landmarks, Historical Buildings

A moderate hike to a ruined mansion in the Santa Monica Mountains,
complete with waterfall!
Corral Canyon road, malibu
Adamson House - Parks, landmarks, Historical Buildings
The Spanish Colonial Revival style home today a National Historic Site, California
Historical Landmark and a California State Park casts a magical spell, allowing
visitors to evoke old California in a way few places can. Built in 1929, it occupies one
of the most idyllic oceanfront spots in all of Southern California.
310-456-8432, www.adamsonhouse.org
Zuma Beach
One of the largest and most popular beaches in the Los Angeles County,
Zuma is known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf.
El Matador State Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Malibu, with sea caves and large rocks on the
beach. El Matador State Beach attracts many beach goers on hot weekend days.
Malibu Country Mart
The Malibu Country Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of
Malibus Civic Center. Its 90,000 square feet of high-end retail, dining and service
oerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles displaying
Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences.
3835 Cross Creek road, malibu
310-456-7300, www.malibucountrymart.com
Crumbs Bake Shop

With more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every
Monday, Crumbs Bake Shop is an oasis of wall-to-wall deliciousness.
3939 Cross Creek road, malibu, 310-456-3700 , www.crumbs.com
Grom Gelateria
Attention to quality and using the right raw materials is the origin of what makes
Grom famous throughout Italy and the world with flavors like: lemon from Siracusa,
the Tonda Gentile Trilobata hazelnut from the Langhe, the Guatemala coee and
the Venezuelan Ocumare dark chocolate.
3886 Cross Creek road, malibu, 310-456-9797, www.grom.it
LODGING
Malibu Beach Inn
Located along the strip of seashore nicknamed Billionaires Beach, this unique
boutique hotel oers you complete relaxation, from our 47 well-appointed rooms
and suites, each with a private balcony, to the breathtaking views and
magical sunsets.
310-456-6444 , www.malibubeachinn.com
Casa del Mar
Oceanfront Hotel, housed within an Italian Renaissance Revival building,
a restored 1930s Beach Club.
1910 ocean Way, santa monica
310-581-5533, www.hotelcasadelmar.com
Shutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach is a Santa Monica luxury hotel where you can look out your
window and see theres really nothing else to do today. A glass of wine, fresh oysters
perhaps, a massage, maybe a napits called relief.
1 Pico Boulevard, santa monica
310-458-0030, www.shuttersonthebeach.com
Carol and Stephen Hoyt have had a long-standing love for

wine. Early in their marriage they visited a working vineyard in
Napa and developed a desire to be vintners. A photograph
taken of grapes in their kitchen reminded them daily of their
dream to have a vineyard of their own. They thought it would
be Napa, but the dream was realized when in 2001, they found
a stunning piece of property in Malibu with a close proximity to
the Pacific Ocean, they knew they could plant there. With its
cool mornings, hot days and followed by cool nights it became
a perfect environment for growing the award-winning
Chardonnay you find today. They had been sourcing grapes
from Paso Robles and Santa Ynez for their other wines. So it was
natural that when the opportunity to purchase additional
property in the heart of the west side of Paso Robles became
available, they jumped at it. There they now have 141 acres, 30
acres planted with such varieties as Tempranillo, Cabernet,
Viogner, Grenache, Syrah, Zinfandel, Muscat and Petit Verdot.
Carol started her winemaking experience in her kitchen
with 100 pounds of Cabernet which yielded two cases of a
delightful wine they called Carols Cab. Today, they utilize the
custom crush facility of Terravant Wine Company in Buellton.
Carol and Stephen plan to build a small, boutique winery and
tasting room on their Paso Robles property. They currently
produce 1200 cases annually and hope to triple that. But now
they enjoy being exclusively small and were even selected
Microwinery of the Year 2012 by the California State Fair, and
their 09 Cabernet received 98 points and a double gold. You
will find gold medals hanging from most of their wines.
Hoyt Family Vineyards does not have a tasting room on
their property in Malibu, but you can enjoy their wines at
Cornell Winery in Agoura, in addition look for their gold medal
Chard in most restaurants in Malibu.
They do offer tastings by appointment only in Paso Robles.
CURRENT WINES
2012 Chardonnay Classic drink it all day Chardonnay; estate
grown and full bodied; taste butter, spices and oak with the
delicate fruit esters well preserved 91 points, gold medal
2011 Pinot Grigio The latest summer in a bottle; light, crisp
and stainless aged with a touch of viscous oaked Viognier added
to the blendPinot Grigio with flair
2010 Decoupage Santa Barbara County Pinot Gris and
Viognier aged in stainless steel and blended with oaky buttery
Chardonnaya party in your mouth!
93 points, Wine Enthusiast
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Newly released delicious to drink
now or lay down for a while, 100% Cabernet, gold medal
2010 Tempranillo Bold and intense with a delicate balance.
Drink on its own or enjoy with food. Gold medal
Dylema Red Blend Cabernet-based red blend, fabulous red
table wine, gold medal winner
AVAILABLE AT RESTAURANTS:
Tra Di Noi
Bui Sushi
Sunset
Malibu Caf
Caf Habana
Dukes
Boar Dough
Georeys
Malibu Farm
Stonehaus Winery
WINE SHOpS & TASTING ROOMS:
Cornell Winery Vintage Market
Hoyt Family Vineyards

www.hoytfamilyvineyards.com
Malibu might be best known for surfing and the beach

lifestyle, but it also a hub for vineyards and winemaking.
Visitors to the area will find that the local tasting rooms offer a
variety of choices for sampling, including Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. Youll also find
the fruits of Jim Palmers Malibu Vineyards, which you wont
want to miss.
Jim Palmer is one of Malibus original winemakers. His
vineyard is located in the hills of western Malibu, at an
elevation of 1200 feet, and receives the benefits of long days of
sunlight and the cool ocean breezes. It is the perfect climate for
the production of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah varietals that are blended into the
artisan style Bordeauxs and Super Tuscan style wines produced
by Jim Palmers Malibu Vineyard.
Wines from Jim Palmers Malibu Vineyard are available for
tasting and purchase at the Cornell Winery and Tasting Room.
Here is a list of the featured wines:
Meritage a classic Bordeaux blend (Cabernet Sauvignon
75%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%).
Sangiovese VORTEX (Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet
Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%)
Syrah (Syrah 100%)
Cabernet Franc (Cabernet Franc 100%)
You can also find Jim Palmers Malibu Vineyards wines
featured at some of the best restaurants in the area, including
Spago and Bouchon in Beverly Hills, and Nobu in Malibu. The
wines are also on wine lists in restaurants in France.
By Cathy Neushul
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
AWARDS
Best in class and gold medals at world-class
wine competitions.
WINES
Syrah 100% Syrah
Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon 75%,
Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Cabernet Franc 100% Cabernet Franc
Sangiovese VORTEX Sangiovese 80%,
Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cabernet Franc 5%
FACTS
Tasting at Cornell Winery and Tasting Room, located at
29975 Mulholland Highway, Cornell (aka Agoura). The
tasting room is open Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday,
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jim palmer Malibu Vineyards

Email: MalibuVineyards@aol.com
www.malibu-vineyards.com
The Santa Monica Mountains stretch from the

Hollywood Hills to Point Mugu encompassing 500
miles of picturesque trails offering numerous
recreational and scholastic opportunities. Among these
mountains, between Malibu and Agoura Hills, is the
community of Cornell, home to the Peter Strauss
Ranch, the famous Rock Store and the delectable Old
Place, all residing in close proximity to Malibou Lake.
The area has had an extensive history connected to
Los Angeles elite since the late 1800s and today, Tim
Skogstrom is proud to call Cornell home to the
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room, where you will find
one of the most exclusive wine selections in Southern
California.
Tim Skogstrom owns and operates the Cornell
Winery with the goal of bringing the best of wine
culture home. Tim had been managing prestigious
wineries for over twenty years when he came to
Cornell looking to recreationally make wine and soon
decided to provide an outlet for people to not only
drink the local wines of the Santa Monica Mountain
area, but to offer an unparalleled experience rich in
the surrounding history and culture. Now, Tim sees
Cornell as the trailhead to the Central Coast and offers
an exclusive education on the various microclimates
and unique practices of the growers and winemakers
from Malibu to Paso Robles.
By Bethany Rhine
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FUN FACTS
The Cornell Winery exhibits local artwork from the likes of
Douglas Tharalson and William Thoren.
The Peter Strauss Ranch, located across the street, was once
home to Lake Enchanto, a resort and amusement park
containing a 650,000 gallon swimming pool with the capacity
for 2,000 people.
Seminole Hot Springs, located up the road, was once a
destination for the elite in Los Angeles as it was an upscale
natural mineral and hot springs resort. Now, the property is an
upscale mobile home park.
NEXT DOOR TO THE OLD pLACE
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room is next door to the historical
restaurant, The Old Place, which was once frequented by
Steve McQueen.
The Old Place oers half o the corkage fee for any wine bought
at the Cornell Winery.
Looking to host a private event? The Cornell winery can
accommodate 24 people for dinner catered by The Old Place
kitchen.
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room

Hours: Thursday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday through sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(if a private party is not booked, the winery will
remain open until 9 p.m.)
29975 Mulholland Hwy, Cornell (Agoura)
(818) 735-3542 | www.cornellwinery.com
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Notes on Wine Tasting

Its a good idea to plan to visit several wineries as every
wine-tasting experience offered is different. With so many
distinctive viticultural areas, one can easily taste many of
the worlds best varietials and winemaking styles without
learning the region. Listed below are five basic types of
tasting experiences. The experience will vary in style from
winery to winery.
Wine Bar Tasting

The most common tasting experience is a Wine Bar
Tasting. You step up to the bar where typically a list of
wines being poured is displayed. Expect to pay a tasting
fee between $10-$40. Some tasting bars will offer you the
option to taste a library or reserve wine. Exercising this
option increases the fee, but will allow you to taste very
unique, old or rare wines.
Sit Down Tasting

A Sit Down Tasting usually requires an appointment
and there may be a slightly higher fee than a wine bar fee.
Seated in an elegant room, you are poured several wines
by your winery host. Expect your host to describe the
unique characteristics of each wine and how it was made.
Table Service Tasting

A Table Service Tasting, popular at sparkling wine
facilities, is a tasting experience where you are seated at a
table and the tastings are brought to you.
Walk Around Tasting

A Walk Around Tasting is a combination of a tour and
a tasting. Your host brings along several bottles of wine
on your tour, and may take you to a garden area of the
winery to pour the first round. Then you move to another

place within the winery to sample the next wine. This
experience continues until all the wines are tasted.
Barrel Tasting
Another popular tasting experience that can be part
of a tour or a Walk Around is a Barrel Tasting. Your guide
takes a wine thief, a special siphon placed into a hole
in the top of a barrel to extract tasting samples of a
maturing wine. The sample allows you to taste what the
wine is like in the middle of developing its full potential.
Why make an appointment?
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Some wineries are so small that they need to know

when you are coming so someone will be there to greet
you. Other wineries have permit restrictions that limit the
number of guests that can visit each day. Others have sitdown tastings that start and end at specific times. Its
always a good idea to schedule your appointments well
in advance of your visit because some of the more popular
wineries fill up their appointments weeks in advance.
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Foxen Canyon
The hit motion picture, sideways, put the santa maria valley viticultural
appellation, including the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, on the map in 2004.
Following the picturesque winding roads of Tepesquet and Foxen Canyon
will lead you to world-class wineries by way of sprawling vineyards and
rolling hills. in the more northern region of the appellation, Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir reign due to the maritime climate. This ensures a long
temperate growing season which the Burgundian varietals crave. in the
southern region of the appellation, the trail moves a bit east resulting in
hotter days and cooler nights. Bordeaux and rhne varieties flourish in
this more extreme climate. The wineries in this region boast a concentration of Californias most well known winemakers; join them year round in
the tasting rooms or at the many weekend events.
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Driving Time: 51 minutes

From santa Barbara Winery
to lafond Winery & vineyards .5 miles
30.2 miles
to Fontes & Phillips
9.9 miles
to Firestone Winery
Total 40.6 miles
Refugio Ranch
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The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

The quaint restaurant inside the historic inn, has only
12 tables ensuring an intimate dining experience.
Chef Budi Kazali uses farm fresh ingredients in his French-Asian cuisine.
2436 Baseline avenue, Ballard
805-688-7770, www.ballardinn.com/restauran
The Ballard Inn

The township of Ballard is home to this quaint 15-room inn. Only a few minutes drive to the wineries of Santa Ynez, this is a lovely private residence to call
home while youre visiting the area.
2436 Baseline avenue, Ballard, 805-688-7770, www.ballardinn.com
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Zaca Lake Retreat

19 unique cabins are available for families to rent. Many include full kitchens
and lake views. Private and tranquil setting conveniently located just east of
the Foxen Canyon Trail.
8000 Foxen Canyon road, los olivos
805-688-5699, www.zacalakeretreat.com
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Santa Ynez Inn

This Victorian-style Inn offers luxury accommodations just 3 miles outside of
Los Olivos. Full gourmet breakfast and evening wine tasting and hors doeuvres
are included with your stay.
3627 sagunto street, santa Ynez, 805-688-5588, www.santaynezinn.com
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Trattoria Grappolo
Supporting local farmers with their authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant is
open for lunch and dinner most days. A large outdoor dining area is perfect for
the warm summer nights.
3687 sagunto st # C, santa Ynez
805-688-6899, www.trattoriagrappolo.com
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Horseback Riding
Take a tour of the breathtaking Fess Parker property by horseback.
Tours last 90 minutes and participants can decide to include lunch
and wine tasting. www.vinovaqueros.com
Chumash Casino
Polish o a day of wine tasting with Blackjack, Roulette or Texas Hold Em!
Big name acts perform.
3400 East Highway 246, santa Ynez
800-CHUmasH, www.chumashcasino.com
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
Golfers can play year round on Ranch San Marcos 300 acres with views of
Lake Cachuma. The course is named one of Golf Digests Places to Play.
4600 Highway 154, santa Barbara
805-683-6334, www.rsm1804.com
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Founded in 1962, Santa Barbara Winery is Santa Barbara's

first commercial winery since the prohibition era. In fact, Santa
Barbara Winery opened its doors ten years before any other
winery in Santa Barbara County. Today, the winery and tasting
room are at the heart of Santa Barbaras Urban Wine Trail, just
blocks from the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
While Santa Barbara Winery is best know for their Santa
Barbara County Chardonnay, which can be found nationwide
and abroad, they specialize in a multitude of varietal wines
made from French and Italian grapes of both fame and
obscurity.
Santa Barbara is home to four separate American
Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each with its own distinct climates
and soil types, which allows local growers to grow a variety of
different grapes throughout the county.
Santa Barbara Winery offers award-winning wines made
from such familiar grapes as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as less commonly encountered
botrytized dessert wines, the very rare deep, dark Lagrein, and
more. All of the grapes used are sourced from estate vineyards
and neighboring vineyards in Santa Barbara County.
The tasting room is located in the winery itself. You can
enjoy a flight of the current vintage while watching the next
vintage being made. Santa Barbara Winery also offers wines by
the glass and private, candlelit VIP tastings* in the barrel-aging
room, accompanied by a gourmet cheese platter and the
undivided attention of your own personal sommelier.
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*Requires 24 hour advanced reservations.
VARIETALS
Orange Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo,
Primitivo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Petit
Verdot, Grenache and Lagrein
FUN FACT
Winemaker Bruce McGuire has been with Santa Barbara
Winery for over 30 years. He is known in local wine
circles as the Yoda of Santa Barbara Wine Country for
his vast knowledge, inscrutable demeanor and often
cryptic phraseology.
FUN FACT
Primitivo is the Italian name for Zinfandel, a grape
whose origins have been traced to Croatia. Wines made
from vines brought to the US from Italy may be labeled
as either Primitivo or Zinfandel.
Santa Barbara Winery

open sunday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday - saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
202 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 963-3633
www.sbwinery.com
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on Facebook and Twitter!
Mention Day Trips for 10% discount on your purchase.

Theres nothing like wine and waves and Santa Barbaras trendy
Funk Zone; just two blocks from the beach is the location of the
Lafond City Tasting Room. Sitting near its sister winery, Santa
Barbara Winery, Lafond offers a small but classy environment to
sample world class wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Syrah. A $10 tasting fee includes five to six different tastes and you
get to keep the logo wine glass.
It was 1962 when Pierre Lafond opened the very first winery
in Santa Barbara County since prohibition and these days Lafond
is still an industry leader. They were one of the first to plant grapes
in what would become the Santa Rita Hills area, now known for
stellar Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Being distinct in its climate
and geography permitted long hang time, which maximizes the
flavors in the grapes and results in wines of structure and balance.
Their Santa Rita Hills appellation wines immediately started
winning awards. Sure, there are quite a few wine tasting rooms
down by the beach to choose from, but what sets Lafond apart is
that many of their small lot production wines are under 200 cases,
so they have very limited availability.
The City Tasting Room also has local art and shelves laden
with unique gift items. And Lafond has an additional tasting room
located at their vineyard site in Buellton as well, offering tours at a
traditional vineyard. The wine lists at both tasting rooms vary so
its best to consider visiting both places to get the full Lafond
experience. Better still visit Lafond near the beach, take a stroll by
the water then visit Santa Barbara Winery and youll have an epic
Santa Barbara wine and waves experience!
By Michael Cervin
VARIETALS
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Riesling
FUN FACTS
Bruce McGuire has been Lafonds winemaker for 33 years!
Their beautiful wood cabinets were custom-made right
here in Santa Barbara.
Their Funk Zone location is a former computer repair shop.
Lafond not only owns Lafond Winery and Santa Barbara
Winery, but two restaurants (located in Santa Barbara and
Montecito), a home dcor boutique and a dress shop!
Lafond Winery City Tasting Room

open sunday Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
open Friday saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
111 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara 93101
(805) 845-2020 www.lafondwinery.com
Lafond Winery & Vineyards

open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6855 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton 93427
(805) 688-7921 www.lafondwinery.com
Receive half o wine tasting at Lafond if you visit Santa Barbara Winery first and bring your receipt.
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Bigger is not always better in the wine industry. A case in

point is Fontes & Phillips who make less than 1,500 cases of
wine, amounting to about 300 to 400 cases each of Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Ros. Owner and winemaker
Alan Phillips works together with his wife, Rochelle FontesPhillips, to create a portfolio of small-lot wines from world-class
Santa Barbara County vineyards including a single vineyard
designate Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills.
But prior to calling Santa Barbara home, Alan, who worked at
wineries in the Napa Valley, eventually moved into winemaking
consulting which led him to New Zealand, Germany, France,
Spain and Portugal, giving him the opportunity to make wine
and view the wine business from a global perspective. Together
Rochelle and Alan have been involved in the wine industry for
35 cumulative years and in 1998, they moved to Santa Ynez to
help Bill Foley launch Foley Estates and Lincourt Vineyards.
While establishing Foley, Alan was working quietly on his
own label, preferring smaller scale production where he could
focus his energies on his wines. His personal favorite is actually
Panky, a classic Ros made from equal parts of Grenache,
Cinsault and Syrah from Santa Ynez. And, lucky for us, Panky is
a terrific wine and it actually opens the door for wine lovers to
better understand Ros. This dusty rose-colored wine is whole
cluster pressed which helps to preserve the natural vibrancy of
the grapes. It is then stainless steel fermented without a
secondary malolactic fermentation and then bottled in December
following the harvest. Small lots, big flavors which shows that, at
Fontes & Phillips, smaller is better.
By Michael Cervin
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VARIETALS
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Ros
(my personal favorite)
FUN FACTS
Truly a labor of love, even the bottling and packaging
of their wines is done by hand as each bottle is
personally labeled by Alan and Rochelle with pewter
hand-made labels from South America. Rochelle had
a successful career in wine compliance and
accounting when she met Alan. Their Panky wine was
so named because Panky means anything thats really
cool. While working in Napa, Alan worked with
winemaking Pinot Noir legend Andr Tchelistcheff!
Fontes & phillips

open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, saturday and monday
sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment
3630 Sagunto Street, Suite A1
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-2200
www.fontesandphillipswines.com
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Firestone is considered by many to be the Grande Dame of the

Santa Ynez Valley. Founded in 1972, it was the first major estate
winery established in this pastoral Central Coast AVA. Over the past
40 years it has evolved into one of the regions most popular and
successful producers thanks to a portfolio of wines that offer serious
quality at reasonable prices.
The Firestone estate is situated near the charming little town of
Los Olivos, two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of
San Francisco. Los Olivos is known for its old west feel, fine
restaurants and homey lodgings. The local vibe is placid, casual and
peaceful. The surrounding countryside is typical of rural California
with rolling hills that morph seasonally from summer gold to winter
green.
The estate is in a unique cusp region of the valley that offers
moderate temperatures and an extremely long growing season
enabling Firestone to successfully grow a staggering range of grape
varieties. Red wines have their origins in Bordeaux and the Rhne
Valley. They include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet
Franc and Syrah. White wines feature grapes from Burgundy, the
Loire Valley and Germany and include: Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Blanc, Riesling and Gewrztraminer.
Firestone boasts one of the most popular tasting rooms in Santa
Barbara County. The lovely visitors center has an expansive island
bar backed by large picture windows that look out on the vines. For
private events, Firestone has a handful of indoor and outdoor areas
suitable for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, birthdays or
anniversaries.
To make reservations or to get more information visit
www.firestonewine.com or call (805) 688-3940. Firestone is at 5017
Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, just a few miles east of Highway 101
at the southern end of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc,
Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling,
Gewrztraminer
ACCLAIM
More than fifteen 90+ point scores in the last two years.
FUN FACT
Winemaker Paul Warson lives on the property with his
family and often frequents the winery and tasting room
sharing his enthusiasm and knowledge with guests.
DONT MISS
our complimentary tours and summer concert series!
Firestone Vineyard & Winery

Tours daily at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos
(805) 688-3940 www.firestonewine.com
tastingroom@firestonewine.com
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Large group private tour and tasting packages are available with a reservation: tastingroom@firestonewine.com.
Sta. Rita Hills/Solvang

santa rita Hills, on Californias Central Coast, arguably produces the highest quality Pinot Noir from California. This relatively new appellation consists of
only 100 acres and is located between the Pacific ocean and the historic Danish town of solvang. The two coastal east-west oriented valleys between the
sta. rita Hills offer maritime climate and unique soils, which produces exceptionally concentrated flavors in the grapes from this region. Pinot Noir of the
highest acclaim has been made from vineyards in sta. rita Hills and visitors are welcome to taste the wines in the many tasting rooms along Highway 246.
This wine and food destination of the Central Coast can be visited year round and is conveniently located halfway between santa Barbara and san luis
Avant Tapas and Wine
The Hitching post II Restaurant

Home of Santa Maria Style BBQ, this is the
second location to the world famous Hitching Post.
406 East Highway 246, Buellton
805-688-0676, www.hitchingpost2.com
Root 246
Highly acclaimed Chef Bradley Ogden has created
a menu using the finest local and fresh ingredients
from the Central Coast.
20 alisal road, solvang
805-686-8681, www.root-246.com
DINING
Avant Tapas and Wine
Choose tastes of wine from a assortment of 30
different producers and pair your selection with
scrumptious tapas or gourmet pizza from their
wood burning oven.
35 industrial Way, Buellton
805-686-9400, www.avantwines.com
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LODGING
Hadsten House Inn & Spa
Luxuriously appointed rooms in the heart of Solvang.
Great packages including stay, dine and taste.
1450 mission Drive, solvang
805-688-3210, www.hadstenhouse.com
Sta. Rta Hills/Solvang
Wine Valley Inn & Cottages

Choose from a quaint guest room or cottage.
Spa treatments are available by appointment to
Inn guests and to the public.
1564 Copenhagen Dr # 105, solvang
805-688-2111, www.winevalleyinn.com
Embassy Suites Lompoc - Central Coast
This modern, full-service hotel boasts graciously
appointed two-room hotel suites, designed to
reflect an inviting dcor reminiscent of the comforts
of home and the splendor of getting away.
1117 North H street, lompoc, 805-735-8311
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
The ultimate experience of early California
is offered here. Golf, horseback riding,
fine dining and relaxation.
800-4alisal, www.alisal.com
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Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co
Award-winning beers from a father/son team.
Tasting Room open until 9 p.m. daily.
45 industrial Way, Buellton
805-694-2252, www.figmtnbrew.com
Inn & Cottages

From Foley Wines
to lucas & lewellen 11.2 miles
Total 11.2 miles
Not to scale
La purisima Golf Course

Considered one of Americas best designed courses.
3455 East Highway 246, lompoc
805-735-8395, www.lapurisimagolf.com
River Course Golf Course

Beautiful 6,830 yard golf course at Alisal Ranch.
805-688-6042, www.rivercourse.com
Solvang, CA
In addition to wine tasting, activities in
Solvang including dining, shopping,
spa services and learning about the history
of this Danish town. www.solvangusa.com
Old Mission Santa Ines

Founded in 1807 in the name of Saint Agnes,
the mission offers river and mountain views.
1760 mission Drive, solvang
805-688-4815, www.missionsantaines.org
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La purisma Mission State Historic park

This land, once home to Chumash people and
Spanish settlers, is filled with 25 hiking trails
and a beautifully restored mission.
2295 Purisma road, lompoc
805-733-3713101
www.lapurisimamission.org
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Over the past eighteen years, Bill Foley has worked hard to
make his name synonymous with unique and quality wines
from Santa Barbara County. After the successful creation of Lincourt Winery in 1996, Foley went on to found Foley Wines in
2002, adding both Rancho Las Hermanas and Rancho Santa
Rosa vineyards to his growing portfolio of high quality vineyards.
Located in the heart of the famed Santa Rita Hills AVA, the
temperate coastal climate, south-facing hills and limestone
soils amount to the holy grail of elements for producing
world-class Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Foley knew he
needed a winemaker who could exemplify this fruit and create
wines in their likeness, and so Lorna Kreutz joined the team.
With Pinot Noir as her first oenophilic love, Kreutz continues
the Foley tradition of producing high quality wines produced
from some of the best vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.
Foley focuses on creating wines that embody the uniqueness of the Santa Rita Hills, and hes also taken great care in
creating a tasting room and event center that allows guests to
enjoy being surrounded by the spectacular mountain ranges,
coastal oaks and contoured hillside vines.
In less than twenty years, Foley has watched his love of
wine become a dream that hes been able to share with visitors
from around the world. Wine Enthusiast magazines Man of
the Year in 2010 is an honor that only further fuels Foleys
commitment to creating quality wines worth sharing.
By Carolyn Turner
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VARIETALS
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
ACCLAIM
Created from the very best blocks of Chardonnay from
Courtneys Vineyard and Pinot Noir from Lindsays Vineyard, these wines are made in honor of Foleys two
daughters Lindsay and Courtney. Each bottle seeks to
embody their combined strength, intelligence and femininity, with wines that exemplify elegant bouquets and
flavorful palates.
FUN FACT
Foleys Brand Series features six dierent high-end
Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, created in recognition of
Bill Foleys Texas Ranger and cattlemen relatives. Each
brand represents a dierent trail taken to create these
unique wines.
DONT MISS
Wine and cheese pairings are available every day, with
prior notice only. Make your reservation online at least
48-hours in advance.
Foley Estates
6121 E Highway 246, Lompoc
(805) 737-6222
www.foleywines.com
tastingroom@foleywines.com
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Mention Day Trips for 2-for-1 tasting.

The Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room offers

guests a wide variety of wines to choose from. They craft an
impressive array of wines from 24 grape varieties that are
grown on their 400 estate acres in Santa Barbara Countys
three distinct micro-climates, creating a diversity of wine
styles to suit every taste preference. All Lucas & Lewellen
grapes are hand picked and grown using sustainable farming
methods.
Often, you will see owners Louis Lucas or Royce
Lewellen pouring wine in the tasting room. The Director of
Winemaking; Megan McGrath Gates is one of the few female
winemakers who was educated locally and grew up in the
Santa Ynez Valley, giving her an intimate knowledge of the
growing region. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards also produces
one of the few local Mthode Traditionelle style sparkling
wines on the Central Coast.
On Saturday, October 11th, celebrate the Lucas &
Lewellen grape harvest with a winemaker dinner at the Santa
Ynez Valley Historical Museum which celebrates the Santa
Ynez Valley AVA with a discussion by one of the founding
Santa Barbara County grape growers, Louis Lucas, and
award winning winemaker, Megan McGrath Gates.
Or stop by the Lucas & Lewellen and Toccata Tasting
Rooms from 5-8 pm for a Wine & Cheese Pairing, live
music, barrel tasting and special pricing on featured wines.
Visit www.LLwine.com/events for pricing and details.
VARIETALS
24 dierent varietals including: Pinot Noir, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Muscat,
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petite Sirah,
Late Harvest desert wines and more.
AWARDS
2011 Cote del Sol Cabernet - 94 Platinum, 1 Gold,
90 Wine Enthusiast
2010 Valley View Cabernet - 93, 92 Gold, 92
2009 Clone 6 Cabernet - 92, Gold
2012 Goodchild High 9 Pinot Noir - 1 Gold, 92 Gold,
4 Star Judges Choice Gold, 90 Wine Enthusiast
2012 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 91 Wine Enthusiast
2012 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir - 90 Gold
FUN FACT
In the tasting toom, they have a table set apart for kids to
play and your canine friends are welcome, too.
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Lucas & Lewellen oers a fun list where guests enjoy only
fun wines starting out with a sparkling wine and Ros
and ending with decadent late harvest dessert wines and
Silver King Port served in a dark chocolate cordial.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
open later on Friday and saturday nights
1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang
(805) 686-9336 | www.llwine.com
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Los Olivos
santa Ynez is home to several of the most renowned santa Barbara County wineries. its ideal viticultural microclimate, with warm days and cooler nights,
produces an extensive variety of wines. These bottlings include representation from wine origins around the world such as the rhne valley, Bordeaux and
central italy. Nestled in the heart of the santa Ynez valley is the tiny town of los olivos. There are more than 20 tasting rooms within walking distance on
and around Grand avenue, each unique and delicious. in between these tasting rooms are world-class restaurants and artisan gift shops. The climate is
moderate year round and there is not an off season in this area. However, in autumn, the santa Ynez valley offers near perfect weather and breathtaking
views of multi-colored vineyards.
DINING
petros
Located within the beautiful Fess Parker Wine
Country Inn, Petros offers a California-Hellenic
cuisine with menu selections such as Moussaka and
Fish of the Day a la Grecque. Even after a long day of
wine tasting, your palate will be quite entertained.
2860 Grand ave, los olivos
805-686-5455
www.fessparker.com/restaurant
Los Olivos Caf
A Wine Spectator Best Restaurant Wines winner
since 2007, Los Olivos Caf offers a local, organic
and sustainable taste of the Central Coast.
Outdoor patio seating available.
2879 Grand avenue, los olivos
805-688-7265
www.losolivoscafe.com
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Los Olivos

The quaint restaurant inside the historic inn,
has only 12 tables ensuring an intimate dining
experience. Chef Budi Kazali uses farm fresh
ingredients in his French-Asian cuisine.
805-688-7770
www.ballardinn.com/restaurant
Trattoria Grappolo
Supporting local farmers with their authentic
Italian cuisine, the restaurant is open for lunch and
dinner most days. A large outdoor dining area is
perfect for the warm summer nights.
3687 sagunto st # C, santa Ynez
805-688-6899
www.trattoriagrappolo.com
ACTIVITIES
Clairmont Farms - Lavendar Farm
A family owned Grosso lavender farm which
offers essential lavender oils, soaps and other
lavender products for sale.
2480 roblar avenue, los olivos
805-688-7505, www.clairmontfarms.com
Windhaven Glider Rides

A glider ride is an incredible way to view the
vineyards and rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Available on weekends.
santa Ynez airport
805-688-2517, www.gliderrides.com
Chumash Casino
Polish off a day of wine tasting with Blackjack,
Roulette or Texas Hold Em! Big name acts perform
in the Samala showroom year round.
3400 East Highway 246, santa Ynez
800-CHUmasH, www.chumashcasino.com
Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
Golfers can play year round on Ranch
San Marcos 300 acres with views of Lake
Cachuma. The course is named one of Golf Digests
Places to Play.
4600 Highway 154, santa Barbara
805-683-6334, www.rsm1804.com
Los Olivos Caf
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The Ballard Inn

The township of Ballard is home to this quaint 15room inn. Only a few minutes drive to the wineries
of Santa Ynez, this is a lovely private residence to
call home while youre visiting the area.
805-688-7770, www.ballardinn.com
Los Olivos
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LODGING
Fess parker Wine Country Inn & Spa
Located in the heart of downtown Los Olivos, this
resort offers world-class dining and spa services.
2860 Grand ave, los olivos
800-446-2455, www.fessparker.com
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From Cimarone Wines, Qup,
andrew murray vineyards,
J ludlow vineyard and
larner vineyard
to lincourt vineyards 2.5 miles
Total 2.7 miles
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Santa Ynez Inn

This Victorian-style Inn offers luxury
accommodations just 3 miles outside of Los Olivos.
Full gourmet breakfast and evening wine tasting
and hors doeuvres are included with your stay.
3627 sagunto street, santa Ynez
805-688-5588, www.santaynezinn.com
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Diversity is truly the spice of life and, with nearly three

dozen tasting rooms in Los Olivos, how does a winery stand
out? For Cimarone thats easy. You see, Cimarones tasting
room is the first tasting room representing the newly formed
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA in all of Los Olivos.
But what exactly does that mean? Well, it means that
Happy Canyon is becoming known for Bordeaux grapes like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, and this
federally recognized growing area is unique in all of Santa
Barbara since these grapes are less common here. After
walking countless properties, we were finally introduced to
what would become our Three Creek Vineyard, says owner
Roger Higgins. This site possessed all of the elements of an
ideal vineyard locale: rocky, well-drained soils, steep hillsides
and south-facing slopes, all within the Happy Canyon of Santa
Barbara AVA. Here we could plant and grow a superb vineyard
utilizing low-yields and sustainable vineyard care.
Their goal is to always produce handcrafted, high-quality
wines under two distinct labels Cimarone and 3CV, whose
wines hover in the $20 range, both with an emphasis on
Bordeaux and Rhne varietals. Of course to make great wine
you need a great winemaker and the Higgins tapped
winemaker Andrew Murray who, as Roger says, embodies
our goal of making thoughtfully constructed serious wines.
Currently they are making about 3,000 cases and its not
uncommon to find Roger and his wife Priscilla behind the
counter in their tasting room pouring wine and chatting about
their project. They are truly hands-on in every aspect of the
winery and that translates to unique wines from a unique
region making for a unique wine tasting experience.
By Michael Cervin
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VARIETIES
Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
FUN FACTS
Whats in a name?Well, Cimarones is quite simple: its
the first two letters of their sons names, and Roger and
Priscillas names Cilla, Mark, Roger and Neal.
Priscilla has a PhD in physics from Cambridge
University, was born in Zambia and raised in Kenya.
Roger is from Yorkshire, England with a degree in
aeronautical engineering.
If you happen to see a black and white dog, his name is
Mac, the winery dog.
Cimarone and 3CV

open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2982 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos CA
(805) 688-8011
www.cimarone.com
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Over the last 30 years, Qup owner Bob Lindquist has

achieved a sort of legendary status in the wine world.
Lindquist has been involved in the Santa Barbara County wine
industry since its beginnings as a modern wine region in the
mid 1970s and was an early advocate of growing Rhne grapes
in the region, focusing specifically on Syrah. In 1982,
Lindquist started Qup winery and today, he continues to help
increase recognition of the region world-wide through production of his Rhne-style wines.
The name Qup comes from the local Chumash Indian
word for poppy, as it seemed only fitting to pay homage to the
original cultivators of the land. Lindquist wanted to convey his
dedication to growing and producing local wines, and so chose
the iconic California poppy to represent his brand. Each Qup
label is graced by yet another poppy. One of which was originally a quilt design by the craftsman-era artist Gustav Stickley.
The focus of the Qup wines has always been on producing
wines that exhibit the unique flavors of both the terroir and the
grape varieties, which is why he chose to source from the
world-renowned Bien Nacido Vineyard. In 2002, Lindquist
and his wife Louisa purchased an 80-acre property in Edna
Valley near San Luis Obispo, and are growing both French and
Spanish-style grapes Biodynamically.
A visit to the Qup tasting room in Los Olivos will quickly
reveal that winemaking runs in the Lindquist family. Visitors
will often taste the Verdad and Ethan wines, made by Bobs
wife and son, respectively. Youre sure to feel like one of the
By Carolyn Turner
family, too, before you leave!
VARIETALS
Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne,
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
ACCLAIM
Qup is known for accomplishing quite a few firsts in
Santa Barbara County, including the first producer of
Syrah in 1982, Viognier in 1989, as well as the first
Rhne-style blend called Los Olivos Cuve in 1988.
Qup also lays claim to producing the first Marsanne in
California in 1987. Qup was also named one of the top
100 wineries in America for eight of the last nine years.
FUN FACT
When visiting Qup, you will also have the
opportunity to taste Verdad and Ethan wines. Verdad
is owned by Bobs wife Louisa Sawyer Lindquist, and her
focus is on creating Spanish-style wines, while Ethan
Wines are made by Bobs son Ethan Lindquist, who
focuses on creating Sangiovese and Rhne-style wines.
DONT MISS
The Qup winery is located on the famed Bien Nacido
Vineyard in Santa Maria and is not open to the public
except for the day after the Vintners Festival in the
spring and the day after the Harvest Festival in the fall.
Qup
2963 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos
(805) 686-4200 www.qupe.com
tastingroom@qupe.com
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Andrew Murray Vineyards has been crafting Rhne inspired

wines in the Santa Ynez Valley for over 20 years. It was a fateful
family trip through the Rhne Valley in the late 1980s that led
Andrew to leave his UC Berkeley studies behind, to pursue his new
mistress, Syrah, with an internship in Australia. His three-month
tryst evolved into a 15-month romance with the famed Australian
Shiraz. Returning to the states, he earned a bachelors degree in
viticulture and enology from UC Davis renowned wine program,
then founded his eponymous Santa Ynez winery and vineyard.
Andrews focus and dedication to his craft have culminated in
what Robert Parker, Jr. calls, one of the shining stars in the Santa
Barbara firmament. This youthful perfectionist has been named
Tastemaker of the Year by Food and Wine Magazine, as well as,
One of the most fearsome talents in food and wine. Still, despite
myriad accolades, Andrew remains the same modest, approachable,
contemplative man he was when he first embarked to Australia back
in 1992.
In January of 2014, Andrew was offered the chance to take over
the former Curtis Winery location, along with the management of
their 50 acres of estate grown Rhone varieties. Andrew and his team
look forward to visiting with you at the newly updated hospitality
and event center, and pouring you a glass of wine to enjoy on their
recently completed Wine Club Terrace. They also now offer a full
Wine Country Concierge service to help plan your visit. They can
arrange anything from a reserved table at the winery to a fully
stocked picnic basket and a chilled bottle of their Viognier. They are
conveniently located just a few miles from downtown Los Olivos,
where they have a second tasting room to serve you if you simply do
not have the time to venture out Foxen Canyon Road. They look
forward to your visit.
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BUZZ
Andrew is bringing back a couple of very special labels
now that he is once again growing grapes on Foxen
Canyon Roadlook for the very limited Roasted Slope
and Enchante blends to return this spring.
FUN FACT
Andrew started making wine (during an internship in
Australia) when he was only 19 years old. He jokes that
winemaking is all that he knows how to do, because it is
truly the only thing that he has ever done.
DONT MISS
Andrew launched a label, E11even Wines. The name is a nod to
the rockumentary Spinal Tap and Murray plans to turn it up to
11 by breaking away from Rhne varietals, and blending to
achieve just the right melody and bust out a solo.
Andrew Murray Vineyards

Los Olivos Tasting Room
open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2901-A Grand Ave, Los Olivos
(805) 693-9644
Los Olivos Winery and Hospitality Center
open Daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos
(805) 686-8999
Email: info@andrewmurrayvineyards.com
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
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Los Olivos
J Ludlow Vineyard, up in the idyllic Los Olivos area, is the

home away from home for owners Allan and Jane Jones.
Originally from Cardiff, Wales, the couple fell in love with the
Santa Ynez Valley during one of their many trips to California.
Stumbling upon a beautiful ranch in Happy Canyon, they
quickly developed an interest in wine, purchasing Westerly
Stud Farm in 2007. Keeping production small, their
dedication to their craft is evident by their numerous awards
and recent accolades.
Their Los Olivos tasting room, opened April 2014, is a
new player in the area, producing delightful and memorable
wines unique to the Los Olivos region. It is the perfect place
to grab a glass of their award-winning wine. Sourcing most of
their grapes from Camp 4 and La Presa Vineyards in the
Valley, the winery strives to keep things local and family-run,
dedicated to great taste and a sheer enjoyment of wine.
Family ties inspire each varietal, including their wine club
aptly entitled The Old Ludlowdian. One of their most
popular sellers, Kemsley Cabernet Sauvignon is named
after Allan, who holds the prestigious title of Lord Kemsley in
Great Britain. The winery itself is named after the street Allan
was born on. And of course, the 2008 Jane Merlot, a gold
medal winner at the Los Angeles International Wine
Competition, is named after his beloved wife. Other unique
wine club highlights include a Pinot Grigio and Primitivo
Ros, perfect for any summer picnic.
By Rachel Hommel
VARIETALS
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio,
Ros of Primitivo, Sauvignon Blanc
FUN FACT
J Ludlow Vineyard partners with the Koegel Autism
Center at UC Santa Barbara to drive awareness of
research into Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
DONT MISS
...the 2010 Hudson Cabernet Sauvignon! This single
vineyard wine is made from grapes grown in the
highly regarded Eastern hills of the Santa Ynez Valley.
It is a full Cabernet Sauvignon shows bright, berry
fruit aromas with subtle oak tones from 18 months
aging in French oak barrels. The flavors are layered
with notes of blackberry jam, coee and chocolate. It
has good natural aciditiy and well balanced tannins
that will help this wine age well.
J Ludlow Vineyard
2890 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
(805) 688-8989
www.jludlowvineyard.com
info@jludlowvineyard.com
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Enjoy handcrafted elegant wines while basking in the sun at

the center of the charming town of Los Olivos. Located in Santa
Barbara Countys oldest filling station founded in 1901, this
landmark was lovingly restored to include a tasting room, gift
shop and art gallery. The gift shop, Los Olivos General Store, is a
modern take on an old classic and features local artisanal
products as well as artwork, including Christina LoCascio-Larner
known for her paintings made with wine. With tabled seating
facing the historic flagpole on the main intersection, the Larner
Tasting Room offers estate wines, a friendly atmosphere and some
of the best people watching in Los Olivos.
The exclusive offerings made by winemaker Michael Larner
can be savored outside with a picnic, inside the intimate tasting
room, or while browsing the attached gift store. The geologistturned-vintner received his masters in Viticulture and Enology
from UC Davis, has made wine internationally including both
France and Italy, and is a founder of the Ballard Canyon AVA the
most prestigious winemaking subzone within Santa Barbaras
Wine Country.
Specializing in Rhne varietals such as Syrah, Grenache,
Mourvdre and Viognier the boutique productions are
accomplished with a signature world-class touch that truly
bottles the unique expressions of their origins and territory. The
organically farmed and family-operated Larner Vineyard is one of
the most praised properties in California, comprised of 34 acres
with chalky and sandy loam soils that make for mineral-driven,
balanced, age-worthy wines.
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VARIETALS
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier and Malvasia Bianca
AWARDS
2009 Estate Syrah, 92 points, Wine Enthusiast (WE)
2009 Elemental, Estate GSM Blend, 91points (WE)
2010 Estate Viognier, 89 points (WE)
2009 Estate Grenache, 88 points (WE)
FUN FACT
The most intimate tasting room experience in Los Olivos
Geology, Origins & Territory are the familys inspiration
All wines produced from the acclaimed estate
Larner Vineyard, praised as a Californian Grand Cru
by Robert Parker, Jr.
The winery is located in the Buellton Bodegas, the
funkiest winery co-op
When not in the vineyard or winery, Michael teaches
winemaking at the local Allan Hancock Community
College and builds furniture/accessories repurposed
from wine barrels
Larner Vineyard & Winery

open Thursday - monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2900 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-8148 | www.larnerwine.com
Stop, sit, swirl and shop at a local favorite.

Los Olivos
When businessman and financier Bill Foley moved his

family to Santa Barbara in 1994, he saw the realization of
his life-long dream: to become a vintner of premier
Burgundian-style wines. Foley founded Lincourt in 1996
and named it for his two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney.
Under the watchful eye of renowned winemaker Lorna
Kreutz, the 50-acres of estate Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot are farmed vine by vine, with
Kreutz taking the best blocks (or rows) of grapes to create
each wine. Lincourt wines are always generous,
approachable, elegant and sculpted blends from estate
vineyards. Lincourt Vineyards also practices sustainable
farming techniques in order to ensure the highest quality
of wine from grape to glass.
Drawing from years of experience working for wineries
throughout California, Kreutz shares Foleys commitment
to quality winemaking. Each wine is aged in French Oak
barrels with the focus on creating wines that exemplify the
unique terroir and varietal-rich flavors.
As you arrive at Lincourt, the iconic windmill that
graces each of their wine labels will greet you as you enter
the old farmhouse. The relaxing atmosphere and beautiful
property offer something for the whole family wine
tasting, picnicking or enjoying a bottle as you bask in the
By Carolyn Turner
beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley.
VARIETALS
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
ACCLAIM
The Lincourt Pinot Noir from Lindsays Vineyard is an
example of the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County and
Foleys love of Pinot Noir.
FUN FACT
The yellow Craftsman-style house (currently the tasting
room) was originally ordered out of the Sears and Roebuck
catalogue in 1926. At that time, the railroad ran along
Alamo Pintado Road, the home was delivered in pieces then
carried up the hill and assembled. Now, nearly 100 years
later, the home remains in much of the same condition!
DONT MISS
Lincourt is the perfect place to bring a picnic lunch and
enjoy the serenity of the Santa Ynez Valley out on the
veranda. I suggest grabbing a sandwich at nearby Paninos
or Los Olivos Grocery to pair with your tasting.
Lincourt Vineyards & Winery

1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang
(805) 688-8554 www.lincourtwines.com
lincourttr@lincourtwines.com
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its no wonder the people here call it slo.

No one is in any hurry in the cafs or on the
sidewalks, and certainly no one is in any rush to
leave. The vibe is relaxed but not sleepy in the
two-college town of 44,000, which has four
surf shops but also a resident symphony.
strangers are genuinely friendly, always ready
to talk about their favorite hiking trail or
barbecue joint, or to point the way to the
winery with the best Pinot Noir. its all part of
the slo life, that combination of good stuff
that makes visiting here so nourishing to the
soul. Theres plenty to go around, so come:
Experience the slo life!
san luis obispos unusual natural beauty,
along with its gentle climate, first attracted the
spanish padres to the area in the 1700s. in
1772 they built the fifth of Californias 21
missions here, on the banks of san luis Creek,
and named it mission san luis obispo de
Tolosa. Today, many consider
this the most beautiful of
the spanish missions.
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San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce visitslo.com
San Luis Obispo
slos once-dusty streets are now tree-lined and flanked by meticulously

restored victorian painted ladies. old West buildings have been converted to
bustling shops and restaurants, and art Deco civic architecture stands downtown.
a university and a college have brought cultural excitement in the form of
numerous musical and performing arts groups; major touring shows regularly stop
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to Talley vineyards
9.2 miles
to Chamisal vineyards 3.7 miles
to Kynsi Winery
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Total 15.5 miles
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in slo. a childrens museum, an art center

and a history museum add to slos cultural
appeal, as do its many art galleries. at the
Thursday Night Farmers market, held yearround, growers bring the freshest produce
and flowers to town and a multi-block party
ensues, complete with street food, crafts
vendors and live entertainment. Festivals and
special events of all kinds take place on the
plaza in front of the mission year-round.
Forty-five minute north, the art-andarchitecture extravaganza known as Hearst
Castle awaits.
south of town, a booming wine country
has emerged. some two dozen wineries
produce critically acclaimed vintages in the
Edna valley and arroyo Grande valley. visitors
can head out along the gorgeous country
roads to sip their way through the vineyards,
then return to town to savor everything from
santa maria barbeque to italian fritti.
For more information on san luis obispo,
visit visitslo.com.
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Come discover Laetitia Vineyard & Winery located just

minutes away from the charming village of Arroyo Grande
with its antique and specialty shops, fine boutiques and
restaurants. The tasting room is perched on a hilltop
surrounded by vineyards and ocean views.
Laetitia is well known for its high-quality sparkling wines.
It produces seven sparkling wines two of which are
available in stores nationwide: the Brut Ros and the Brut
Cuve.
Laetitia is passionate about producing estate wines that
showcase the distinctive qualities of the Arroyo Grande AVA.
From the Laetitia Vineyard come the sparkling wines, Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and
Tempranillo. In addition, the Rhne and Bordeaux varieties,
used under the NADIA label, are grown at the Santa Barbara
Highlands Vineyard. Winemaker Eric Hickeys style is built
upon balance, finesse and pure expression of the Laetitia
Estate.
Be sure to visit Arroyo Grande and stop by Laetitia where
the knowledgeable staff will guide you through a selection of
Laetitia Estate and sparkling wines and NADIA wines. Enjoy
samples of limited-edition and winery-exclusive bottles, take
a peek at the Coquard press, and learn first-hand what
makes these award-winning wines so elegantly distinctive.
Come to the hilltop estate for wine tasting, ocean views, a
game of bocce and some of the most scenic picnic grounds in
SLO County.
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VARIETALS
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc,
Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Grenache, Merlot,
Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, Sparkling,
Port and Dessert Wines
FUN FACTS
At Laetitia, two rare European wooden basket
presses, made by the Coquard Company of France,
are used to gently crush the grapes destined to
become sparkling wines. Though very labor
intensive to operate, these presses deliver superior
quality juice with exceptional clarity.
The vineyard was named after the owners daughter,
Laetitia, which in Latin is an expression meaning joy
and happiness.
A perfect family outing to Laetitia might include a
stroll through the vines on the vineyard walking trail.
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

opendaily11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-1772 | www.laetitiawine.com
email: info@laetitiawine.com
Mention Day Trips and receive a 2-for-1 tasting.

San Luis Obispo
Talley Vineyards may be celebrating 28 years in

business, but they are still younger than Talley Farms,
started in the 1940s. Though the farm is an integral part of
the family-run business, producing specialty and organic
vegetables, its the wine that has taken centerstage.
Today, Talley has six estate vineyards in the Arroyo
Grande and Edna Valleys. Their Mediterranean-styled
tasting room rests in the middle of their historic Rincon
Vineyard in Arroyo Grande, where cropland surrounds the
vines. The comfortable tasting room has floor to ceiling
windows, a horseshoe tasting bar and vaulted ceilings. The
expansive property also features three diverse picnic areas
offering beautiful views of the serene landscape.
Talley has always strived for a personal approach to the
wine tasting experience, therefore they offer a variety of
special tours and tastings. These tours are fun and
informative and can be customized to the size and interests
of any group. Guests are educated about what happens in
all aspects of the winemaking process and can focus on the
winery, vineyards and barrel room. Choose from the
informative basic tour and tasting or indulge in the
exclusive El Rincon Adobe Estate Tour and Tasting. This
tour includes a private, seated tasting in our historic El
Rincon Adobe for groups of two to eight. Enjoy a sampling
of the current release Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with
customization options available. Reservations are required.
Talley is open daily for tasting of their Talley Vineyards
and Bishops Peak wines. Visit Talley Vineyards today and
experience all of the unique and special offerings of almost
three decades in the Arroyo Grande Valley.
VARIETALS
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Riesling
BUZZ
Great scores from The Wine Advocates Robert Parker
who wrote, The one superstar for Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir in the Edna Valley is Talley Vineyards.
OUTDOORS
Their historic, scenic grounds feature three unique
picnic areas in a serene rural setting.
NOTE
The tasting room oers several varietals available on tap,
sold by the glass and in gallon growlers.
FUN FACT
They produce a wine called Mano Tinta, which benefits
the Fund for Vineyard & Farm Workers, an endowment
created to support farm workers and their families.
The Talley Vineyards Tasting Room

open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande
(805) 489-0446
www.talleyvineyards.com
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The historic Chamisal property, the first vineyard planted in

the Edna Valley, has been producing wines of distinctive
character bold, complex and intriguing since 1973. With
the proximity to the ocean and cool climate, it is the ideal area
for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winemaking philosophy
reflects simplicity and purity allowing the natural
characteristics of this remarkable estate to shine through.
The vineyard is home to five different varieties planted on
85 acres: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache and Pinot
Gris. To add complexity to the finished wines, each variety was
planted with multiple clones which were carefully chosen for
the vineyards specific climate and soil type. The result offers
winemaker Fintan du Fresne, 24 completely different parcels to
blend into his bold, delicious and perfectly balanced wines.
The Pinot Noir, for example, has 10 various clones which
Fintan uses to layer flavor into all five of his estate grown Pinot
Noirs.
The Chamisal tasting room is in an updated, modern barn
that opens up onto the beautiful back patio set in the Estate
Vineyard. The nice quiet garden patio overlooks the La Panza
mountain range. Director of Consumer Sales, Andrea de Palo
sets the tone by bringing a warm and inviting feel, making
guests feel like family. Andrea does a professional job of helping
all visitors understand and appreciate the nuance of the various
Chamisal wines. She and her staff are happy to cater to visitors
of all types. With a wide range of varieties and styles, its not
hard to find a Chamisal wine to fall in love with. The tasting
room prides itself on welcoming repeat visitors back again and
again.
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VARIETALS
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah, Pinot Gris
STYLE
Chamisal Vineyards oers an upscale and elevated experience while embracing the rustic beauty of the property and
the Valley. The tasting room sta helps its guests discover
this beautiful gem through warm personal service.
EVENTS
In additional to numerous wine club parties, Chamisal has
wonderful events available to the public throughout the
year, such as Lobsterfest in August, (which sells out every
year and requires an RSVP six months in advance!), a Spring
Release party in February and winemaker dinners throughout the year.
Chamisal Vineyards
reservations are required for groups of 6 or more.
Picnic grounds available with wine purchase.
7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo
(866) 808-9463 or (805) 541-9463
chamisalvineyards.com
Email tastingroom@chamisalvineyards.com
Chamisal loves to Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!
Follow them @ChamisalVyd or
Facebook.com/Chamisal.Vineyards
Located on a historic ranch in the heart of Edna Valley, Kynsi

Winery is a family operation focused on producing limited
production, distinguished wines.
Owner/winemakers Don and Gwen Othman got their start in the
Central Coast wine industry over 30 years ago with their specialty
wine equipment business, Bulldog Manufacturing. Their most well
known innovation, the Bulldog Pup, is a gas pressure racking wand
that transfers wine from barrels without agitation or oxidation. This
device led to improvements in premium wine production and is sold
worldwide today.
Through Bulldog Manufacturing, the Othmans had the
opportunity to work with some of the most respected winemakers in
the industry. They collected a wealth of knowledge and put that to
use to craft their own wines. Their mission is to produce wines of
the highest caliber while reflecting the unique terrior of nature's
most expressive sites.
Knowing that quality wine begins in the vineyard, Kynsi wine is
made from grapes sourced from their estate Stone Corral Vineyard
along with other cool coastal vineyards in Santa Barbara and San
Luis Obispo counties. All grapes are hand harvested under lights or
in the coolest hours of the morning to ensure they reach the winery
for processing in perfect condition.
The winery resides in a charming, renovated 1940s dairy with a
rich history. Visitors are invited to experience the sense of place
while tasting in the old milk processing room with high coved
ceilings and wine vault. Surrounded with vineyards and rolling hills,
this idyllic setting is the perfect place to sample their flagship Pinot
Noir.
Today Don and Gwen are joined by their daughter Kala, who
grew up in the business, and son-in-law Michael. Working together,
they all share the vision and values on which Kynsi has been built.
VARIETALS
Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Ros,
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Hutash Harvest Cuve,
Nocturnum
FUN FACTS
..."Kynsi" means talon in Finnish. The name was
selected to honor the Othman family's heritage
and the barn owls who help control the gopher
population.
...A nesting pair of barn owls can consume 40
gophers per night when feeding their young.
...Winemaker/proprietor Don Othman invented
The Bulldog Pup. It has revolutionized how
premium wineries produce wine and has also
led to a new industry-wide term for barrel
racking, known as Bulldogin.
Kynsi Winery
2212 Corbett Canyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 541-8461 www.kynsi.com
Facebook: Kynsi Winery
By Lisa Pretty
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Paso Robles East
The Eastside of Paso robles is easily accessible from Highway 101, and 46 East by way of i-5 and Highway 41. Dozens of wineries line the way into Paso
robles, and while each has unique wines, they all have warm and friendly hospitality to welcome guests to the beautiful wine country. Guests can immediately feel the microclimate of the Eastside. summer days can reach unbearably hot temperatures, but inevitably each evening cools down to a perfect crisp
50-60 degrees. These extreme swings in temperature during the growing season are ideal for the rhne and Bordeaux varieties grown in the region.
DINING
Artisan
Arguably the most renowned restaurant on the Central Coast. Chef Kobayashi supports local
farmers and ranchers when developing the
American Bistro menu which is continuously
changing with the seasons.
1401 Park street, Paso robles
805-237-8084, www.artisanpasorobles.com
Il Cortile
Handmade pasta and sauces are mainstays.
In addition to ingredients imported from Italy,
Chef Santos uses produce, meats and grains from numerous local growers. Try beloved specialties,
like osso bucco and risotto.
608 12th street, Paso robles
805-226-0300, www.ilcortileristorante.com
Bistro Laurent
The restaurant oers a touch of France in the heart
of Downtown Paso Robles. Featuring an exquisite
menu and certified sommelier onsite to assist guests
with their wine selection.
202 Pine street, Paso robles
805-226-8191, www.bistrolaurent.com
Thomas Hill Organics

Opened by farmers, Debbie & Joe Thomas,
THO uses their organic farm fresh ingredients in the
menu which truly embodies the flavors of
Paso Robles. An extensive selection of local
wines is available by the glass and bottle.
805-226-5888, www.thomashillorganics.com
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LODGING
Hotel Cheval
This boutique luxury hotel is located in the heart of
downtown Paso Robles. Relax at the Pony Club bar
or around the fire pits in the outdoor lounge.
866-522-6999, www.hotelcheval.com
The Oaks Hotel
The Oaks Hotel embodies the comforting elegance
and natural goodness of the gracious oak trees.
3000 riverside avenue, Paso robles
805-237-8700, www.Pasooaks.com
Adelaide Inn
Conveniently located at the start of 46 East. Ofers
comfortable accommodations at a superb value.
1215 Ysabel avenue, Paso robles
800-549-Paso (7276), www.adelaideinn.com
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Experience the Fun Side of Wine
Since July 1999, Clautiere Vineyard has been encouraging

guests to Experience the Fun Side of Wine, with their
signature estate wines and whimsical surroundings. While
many know Clautiere for the fun part of their mission
statement; the wine aspect continues to gain notoriety year
after year. In July, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded
a gold medal in the California Mid State Fair. This stunner, as
well as other favorites from the Clautiere wine portfolio, such
as the refreshing Viogner and the flagship Mon Bon Rouge,
can be sampled alongside delectable cheese pairings in the
Tasting Room. Located on the East Side of Paso Robles, off of
Union Road, Clautiere Vineyard is open Thursday through
Monday from 12pm-5pm and by appointment on Tuesday
and Wednesday. Owner Claudine Blackwell has created
beautiful mosaic sculptures, which decorate the property and
tasting room. These pieces, and the colorful wigs and
funhouse attributes, signature to Clautiere, convey the whimsy
of the brand. In addition to the tasting room, Clautiere has a
lovely meandering garden and picnic area, showcasing more
of Claudines artwork as well as the areas majestic oak trees.
Beyond the garden stands Club Clautiere, completed in
2013. Here, guests are encouraged to bring their friends and
customize a celebration! Club Clautiere even has a stage
and sound system.
The possibilities are limited only by the hosts imagination!
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VARIETALS
100% Estate Grown Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Counoise, Grenache, Malbec,
Mourvedre, Petite Verdot, Roussanne, Tinta Cao,
Tinta Ruiz, Touriga Nacional and Viognier;
Annual production: 3,000 cases
NEW RELEASES
2012 Reserve Estate Grenache
2012 Reserve Estate Malbec
2012 Estate Tempranillo
2013 Estate Ros
2014 CENTRAL COAST
WINE COMpETITION WINNERS!
Gold Medal 2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Medal 2011 Estate Syrah
Clautiere Vineyard
openThursday-monday12 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment
1340 Penman Springs Road
Paso Robles CA 93446
(805) 237-3789
www.clautiere.com
email: info@clautiere.com
www.facebook/clautierevineyard.com
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Paso Robles East
The story of how Penman Springs got its start is a fun one.
Basically Carl McCasland, a California native, had retired from a
successful business and shortly after his retirement, his wife Beth
declared that he needed a hobby or something to keep him busy.
Busy he became once they purchased the 40 acre property
located on the eastside of Paso Robles. The existing 16 acres of
vines needed work and Carl threw himself into the project.
Today the vineyard totals 31 acres with 8 acres of the old vine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Muscat remaining. After
extensive research, Carl selected the varietals he thought would
do well on the property, installed a variety of trellis systems,
trained his new vines following the canopy management
techniques touted by Dr. Richard Smart in Sunlight into Wine
and put in place sustainable farming practices. Knowing that the
quality of the wine in the bottle was dictated by the quality of the
grapes, vineyard management is top priority.
The McCaslands and their customers are now enjoying the
fruits of Carls labor. Walking through the doors of the rustic,
country-style tasting room built so many years ago, visitors
receive a warm welcome. Tasters can visit at the bar where they
will hear stories of days gone by while sipping on the estategrown wine -- each release of wine is like a work of art inspired
by the vineyard.
With the outstanding wines priced for every day drinking,
the warm hospitality and the idyllic setting, it is no wonder
Penman Springs draws visitors back time and time again.
By Lisa Pretty
VARIETALS
Muscat Blanc, Syrah Ros, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Meritage, Syrah, Petite Sirah
FUN FACTS
...Penman Springs named their Muscat Blanc
"Dry Humor" since the Muscat grape is typically
made with a little residual sugar and theirs is dry.
...The Penman Pantry is always loaded with locally made gourmet items.
...The logo and wine label feature a reproduction
of a stained glass color wheel that Beth claims to
have stolen from her brother.
penman Springs Vineyard

open Thursday monday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1985 Penman springs road
Paso robles, Ca 93446
(805) 237-7959
www.penmansprings.com
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The Essence of Paso Robles

The winerys owner, Robert Hall, had many years of
experience in the hospitality sector prior to acquiring the Hall
Ranch in Paso Robles. After planting his vineyards he put all
of his energy and knowledge to work to create a winery and
hospitality center that would welcome guests. The smallest of
details can make a huge difference when it comes to
entertaining. I wanted to create a warm and beautiful place
in Paso Robles that people would visit time and time again.
The tasting experience at Robert Hall may be customized
to fit the guests desires. Up to five wines may be selected
from either the standard tasting or for a slightly higher fee
from the reserve tasting lists. Each month the winery features
a Wine of the Month with special pricing and a recipe card.
With so many wines there is something for every palate on
the list and the knowledgeable tasting room staff is delighted
to help make the tasting experience a memorable one.
For guests who want to linger, there are plenty of things
to do at Robert Hall. Every day the winery offers a guided,
educational tour of the large caverns, winery and hospitality
center. The tour is included with the tasting fee and is a great
way to learn more about how the wines are made. Everything
from the vineyard to the bottle is discussed with a barrel
tasting offered in the caverns. The tour lasts approximately
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WINES
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Grenache Blanc,
Roussanne, Orange Muscat, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage, Syrah, Cuve de Robles, Pape
de Robles and Vintage Port
FUN FACT
The large golden bear on display in the tasting room is a
trophy from when Robert Hall Winery was named the 2010
Golden State Winery by the California State Fair Competition
a first for a California Central Coast Winery.
EVENTS
Robert Hall Winery was designed as a hospitality center to
host a wide range of events. In addition to the many
weddings, private parties and corporate retreats, the winery
hosts public events such as the New Years Eve Party,
Valentines Day Dinner, Port & Cigar Tasting, 4th of July
Celebration and Wine Cavern Extravaganzas. The winery oers
an event every month so be sure to check the website or just
stop by for a picnic and a round of bocce ball.
Robert Hall Winery

open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5 p.m. winter)
3443 Mill Road/Hwy 46 East, Paso Robles
(805) 239-1616 | RobertHallWinery.com
Facebook: Robert Hall Winery
Twitter: RobertHallWine
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Paso Robles East
Darren Mitchell, along with his wife Angela, are growing

grapes and making wine on the land where he was born and
raised. The charming tasting room is nestled amongst the estate
vines on the eastside of Paso Robles along the HuerHuero
Creek.
The winerys motto is Life is an Adventure, Drink Wine! It
was their passion for wine that started their adventure. As they
began consuming more and more wine in the 1980s, their
wine of choice went from White Zinfandel to fine red wines. In
an attempt to save money by making his own wine, Darren
began studying winemaking. What started as a hobby lead to a
full blown business when the vineyard was planted in 1997.
Following sustainable agriculture practices, the Mitchell's
grow estate grown fruit to produce a unique line of varietals
and blends. In addition to crafting small lots of premium wine
from the estate-grown fruit, they also source grapes from some
of the best vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA. The range of
wines offered makes tasting more interesting. With dry whites,
dry reds and dessert wines, there is something for everyone on
the list.
The current production is approximately 2,500 cases
annually and they plan to remain a small winery, with a focus
on quality, producing no more than 5,000 cases per year. The
best place to find the wines is in the tasting room, since at this
production level only a small selection of restaurants and wine
shops are able to get their hands on the Mitchella wine.
With family hospitality, they welcome tasting room visitors
to relax on the back patio, enjoy the views, stroll through the
garden, play games, or for those a little more adventurists, to
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take a self-guided vineyard tour.
VARIETALS
Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Reluctant Ros, Cabernet
Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec,
Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel,
Shameless (GSM), Cheap Bastard (Fun Blend),
Rambunctious (Paso Blend) and Riportella dessert
wines.
FUN FACTS
...The greeting pack has grown Roxy, a Jack Russell
puppy, is now part of the team.
...You may catch a glimpse of a two-year-old, male
peacock. He tends to wander o searching for a
mate if you see him send him home.
...Mitchella oers several fun events throughout the
year including blending parties, tasting classes, Crab
Feed, Lobster Fest and Pizza on the Patio.
Mitchella Vineyard & Winery

open Thursday sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
2525 Mitchell Ranch Way
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 239-8555 www.mitchella.com
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Eos is one of the most popular wine tasting destinations in the Central
Coast region of California. Ever since its opening in the mid-1980s, the
winery has built an enthusiastic fan base and earned praise from the
media for its bold reds, complex whites and luscious dessert wines.
The winery takes its name from the Greek goddess of dawn. Myth has
it that Eos opened the gates of heaven each morning allowing the sun to
begin its daily trek across the sky. Fiercely passionate, she was cursed by
Aphrodite for having an affair with Ares. Her punishment was an
insatiable appetite for young men.
Since its purchase in 2010 by Bill Foley, Eos has undergone a number
of changes to improve wine quality, upgrade brand image and enhance
visitor experience. Recent and future bottlings feature a new label design
that captures the essence of the brands namesake and the authenticity of
the wines.
The wine club has been revamped to provide more options and access
to wines that arent available elsewhere. Some of the exclusive, limitedproduction wines that are available to members include proprietary and
single-vineyard bottlings of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah
and Chardonnay.
The tasting room, located at the corner of Airport Road and Highway
46 East, is one of the most enjoyable stops for wine lovers in the Paso
Robles region. Laid back and casual, it is the perfect place to sample new
releases with friends and family.
The winery offers both public and private tasting programs, plus a
variety of buffet and seated dining options that are available with
reservations. For weddings, meetings and other private events there are
two indoor spaces, a vineyard lawn and a covered pole barn.
Eos Winery is a proud member of The Wineries of Highway 46 East, a
coalition of wineries and hospitality partners along the eastern Paso
Robles corridor.
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WINES
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rousanne,
Muscat Canelli, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Petite Sirah, French Connection Red, Late
Harvest Moscato, Ros and Port
FUN FACTS
Eos is named after the Greek goddess of dawn
Eos tasting room is among the most popular
in Paso Robles
The winery oers a number of wine club
options designed to satisfy everyones palate
Eos is the perfect place for weddings,
corporate events or private parties
Eos Winery
2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles
(805) 591-8050 | eosvintage.com
tastingroom@eosvintage.com
Yelp: eos-estate-winery-paso-robles-2
Facebook: eoswinery
Twitter: EOSwinery
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Paso Robles East
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has been instrumental in both

advancing the Central Coast winegrowing region and putting
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon on the wine world map.
After earning a reputation for excellence in Monterey Countys
Arroyo Seco region, Jerry Lohr planted the first of more than
2,300 acres of wine grapes in Paso Robles in 1988. Today, all
of J. Lohrs red wines are produced at its winery located on
Airport Road. J. Lohrs wines are distributed in more than 30
countries worldwide, but one would never guess by the quaint
charm of its Paso Robles Wine Center. There, visitors can taste
and shop daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tasting room,
which is surrounded by J. Lohrs lush home ranch Cabernet
Sauvignon vineyards, offers samples of J. Lohrs signature
wines at a large, angular granite tasting bar bordered on three
sides by a variety of thoughtful, eye-catching apparel and
merchandise.
Select J. Lohr wines are accessible only within the wine
center, including J. Lohr Gesture, which includes Rhne
varietals, blends and a delicious Zinfandel.
The J. Lohr Cuve Series features three Bordeaux-inspired
blends, which pay homage to the French Grand Cru Class
wines from the regions of Pauillac, St. Emilion and Pomerol.
Some of Pasos finest in hospitality serve these wines;
individuals who are always warm, friendly, and exceptionally
knowledgeable.
VARIETALS GROWN
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
Valdigui, Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvdre, Petite
Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and
Grenache Blanc.
FUN FACT
J. Lohr Paso Robles is a Certified California
Sustainable Vineyard & Winery. A three-acre, stateof-the-art, 756-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV)
tracking system osets more than 75% of the
winerys energy use.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Paso Robles Wine Center
6169 Airport Road
open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Complimentary tasting
J. lohr Cuve series tasting weekends
$2 per taste, per bottle; $5 for the trio
(805) 239-8900
prwinecenter@jlohr.com
Find J. Lohr on Facebook
and Twitter! @jlohrwines
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The Wineries of 46 East, Paso Robles

Explore Paso Robles Wine Country with the Wineries of Highway 46 East a consortium of 12
wineries located along Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101 in Paso Robles, California. Our
wineries feature the best of Paso Robles with diverse portfolios, excellent hospitality, exciting events
and beautiful locations. You will find diverse wine tasting experiences, local accommodations and
great restaurants all close by.
Take your senses for a ride to Paso Robles East Side.

Bianchi Winery
Eberle Winery
3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles CA 93446

Open Daily 10am-5pm | www.bianchiwine.com
(805) 226-9922 | info@bianchiwine.com
For Bianchi visitors, the sweeping vineyard and coastal mountain
views coupled with inspired award-winning wines offer a fulfilling
wine country experience.
3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles CA 93446

Open Daily 10am-6pm | Eberlewinery.com
(805) 238-9607 | tastingroom@eberlewinery.com
Featuring white and red Rhone blends, Chardonnay,
Zinfandel, Syrah, Estate Cabernet.
Complementary tasting. Cave tours daily.
Dog friendly. Group reservations required.
Brochelle Vineyards
2323 Tuley Court, #130, Paso Robles CA 93446
Thursday through Monday 11am-5pm | www.brochelle.com
(805) 237-0519 | info@brochelle.com
We are a tiny artisan winery in Paso Robles, California specializing in
small production, rich, voluptuous red wines hand-crafted personally by
proprietors Brock & Michelle Waterman. We strive to create
extraordinary wines that leave enduring memories on the palate. To all of
you who invite us in to your lives each time you choose to open a bottle of
Brochelle our sincere thanks to you cheers!
Broken Earth Winery

5625 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily 10am-5pm | www.brokenearthwinery.com
(805) 239-2562 | info@brokenearthwinery.com
Rancho Tierra Rejada, Spanish for land of worked earth, is the original
name of the 2,500-acre Paso Robles ranch that is now home to the
vineyards of Broken Earth Winery. Our unique wines reflect winemaker
Chris Camerons committed and passionate approach to all aspects of
winemaking. Structure and balance are most critical, each varietal
released is an accurate reflection of the style and the region. Broken Earth
Winery remains committed to sustainable ideals, and to continuing to
bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines.
Eos Winery
2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily 10am-5pm | www.eosvintage.com
(805) 591-8050 | tastingroom@eosvintage.com
Eos offers a diverse selection of red, white and sweet wines to satisfy all
palates. Our winery features vineyards, a spacious tasting room, unique
gift shop and gourmet food items. Picnic in our covered and open patio
spaces and dont forget to bring your four-legged friends as we are dog
friendly. Eos could even be the location of your next big event!
Le Vigne Winery
5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446
Sunday through Thursday 11am-5pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-6pm
www.levignewinery.com
(805) 227-4000 | info@levignewinery.com
Le Vigne Winery was founded with a passion for terroir, exceptional
wines and spectacular food. This passion is evident more than ever this
year as the winery unveils its stunning new tasting room, exciting
culinary offerings, acres of new plantings and a series of compelling new
releases.
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Join the Wineries of 46 East as they host their annual poker

run Friday - Sunday. There will be prizes, tasting room
specials, animals from Zoo To You and plenty of fun. $20 to
play - visit any of our locations for a game piece. Extra
bonuses for costumes!
Holiday Open House, December 13

Join the Wineries of 46 East on Saturday, December 13th as
our 12 wineries celebrate the season with food, music, gift
shopping, sale specials and of course, fabulous wine!
Esprit du Vin, January 17, 2015
Mitchella Vineyard & Winery Tobin James Cellars

8950 Union Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
Winery
Open Daily 10am-6pm | tobinjames.com
2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, Paso Robles CA 93446
Thursday through Sunday, 12pm-5pm
(805) 239-8555 | info@mitchella.com
Sip, savor and delight in the wines from our small family-run vineyard
and winery. Were devoted to making tiny lots of premium handcrafted
wine and believe it starts by attentively cultivating quality in the
vineyard. Bring a picnic lunch, sit on our patio and enjoy the expansive
views. Life is an Adventure, Drink Wine
Robert Hall Winery

3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily Summer 10am-6pm | Winter 10am-5pm
(805) 239-1616 | info@roberthallwinery.com
RobertHallWinery.com
Come taste our award-winning wines and tour of our state-of-the-art
winemaking facility. Enjoy a barrel sample in the underground wine
cavern as you learn about the winemaking process. Bring a picnic lunch
to enjoy on the garden terrace or play a game of bocce ball on our
championship courts.
San Antonio Winery

2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily 10am-6pm | www.sanantoniowinery.com
(805) 226-2600 | pasorobles@sanantoniowinery.com
San Antonio Winery has been owned and operated by the Riboli Family
since 1917. Four generations welcome you to our newest location in
Paso Robles. Taste our award-winning, handcrafted wines in a fun,
casual setting. Our styles range from bold reds to crisp whites to semi-sweet
sparklers.
(805) 239-2204 | info@tobinjames.com

Come visit Tobin James Cellars for a truly unique wine tasting experience,
or call us for a delivery and find out for yourself why our wines are
Paso Robles in a glass! You will see why this Paso Robles winery is a
favorite stop for locals and visitors alike.
Villa San?Juliette
6385 Cross Canyons Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily 11am-5pm | www.villasanjuliette.com
(805) 467-0014 | info@villasanjuliette.com
Some things are worth the wait because stars dont form overnight.
Villa San-Juliette Winery is the creation of Nigel Lythgoe and Ken
Warwick, television icons (American Idol, So you Think You Can Dance),
committed to creating experiences to be both shared and savored (much
like their delicious wines!). The beautiful 168-acre country vineyard in
Paso Robles, California is the star of the show here, and they are excited
to share the winery experience with new friends from near and far.
Vina Robles Vineyards & Winer

3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
Open Daily 10am-5pm | www.vinarobles.com
(805) 227-4812 | info@vinarobles.com
European Inspiration California Character. Family-owned with a
Swiss-lineage, we specialize in varieties that excel in the complex soils
and nuanced microclimates of Paso Robles, including Cabernet
Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Offering daily food and wine experiences,
private tastings and outdoor summer concert series.
Paso Robles - West
The Westside of Paso robles has become one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world. Wine spectator recently named a wine from the Westside the
number one wine of the year. The unique terroir makes this area extremely desirable for viticuluralists from around the world. The Westside of Paso robles
is home to winemakers from France, south africa, australia and New Zealand to name a few. While historically known for the old vine Zinfandel, rhne and
Bordeaux varieties grown in the area have become world renowned. Guests will quickly become familiar with the famed Templeton Gap and how it positively affects the fantastic wines in this region.
DINING
Buona Tavola
Northern Italian cuisine in downtown Paso Robles,
with friendly and warm hospitality.
943 spring street, Paso robles
805-237-0600, www.btslo.com/paso
Enoteca
Dine on Central Coast cuisine by a warm fireplace on
cool evenings or on the outdoor patio almost year
round.
located in la Bellasera Hotel & suites
206 alexa Court, Paso robles
805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com/dining
Il Cortile Ristorante
Fine Italian dining, featuring seasonal menus and
ample specials each evening.
608 12th street, Paso robles
805-226-0300, www.ilcortileristorante.com
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paso Robles Inn Steakhouse

In the historic Paso Robles Inn, the steakhouse is
family-friendly dining. The chef sources from local
farmers and ranchers to give guests a true sense of
Paso Robles.
805-238-2660, www.pasoroblesinn.com/dining
Opened by farmers, Debbie & Joe Thomas, THO uses
their organic farm fresh ingredients in the menu; an
extensive selection of local wines.
805-226-5888, www.thomashillorganics.com
LODGING
Hotel Cheval
This boutique luxury hotel is located in the heart of
downtown Paso Robles. Relax at the Pony Club bar
or around the fire pits in the outdoor lounge.
866-522-6999, www.hotelcheval.com
The Oaks
Courtyard paso Robles
Centrally located, and brand new, Courtyard oers a
great value and all the amenities guests have come
to expect from Marriott.
120 south vine st Paso robles, 805-239-9700
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/
sbppr-courtyard-paso-robles/
La Bellasera Hotel & Suites
Conveniently located at the beginning of Highway
46 West and just o Highway 101, this hotel oers
luxurious accommodations for the wine connoisseur
and discerning traveler.
206 alexa Court, Paso robles
805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com
paso Robles Inn
Originally built in 1891, the old western charm still
warmly welcomes guests. Be sure to soak in the
natural hot springs at the end of a long day.
805-238-2660, www.pasoroblesinn.com
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outdoor collectables. The 10,000square-foot mall is open daily.
2320 ramada Drive # a,Paso robles
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ATTRACTIONS
Hearst Castle
William Hearst developed what is
now the Central Coasts most
renowned attraction from 19191947, after inheriting the land from
his father, George Hearst. Several
dierent tours are oered year round.
750 Hearst Castle road, san simeon
800-444-4445,
www.hearstcastle.com
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to Peachy Canyon 7.4 miles
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.5 miles
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Pasolivo Olive Oil is nestled among some of Paso Robles

most exemplary wineries off Highway 46 West. The tasting
room is run by a very knowledge forward and friendly staff
that is there to assist in not only tasting their products, but in
educating on the oil-making process and the numerous health
benefits associated with olive oils. Tasting is always
complimentary and includes the ability to taste a variety of
spices and salts with their hand-crafted olive oils, which are
big, bold and exemplify all three positive attributes of fresh
olive oils: fruitiness, bitterness and pungency.
The olive oils are created start to finish on the premises
under organic and sustainable practices that result in very little
waste products. Eleven different varieties of olives, ranging
from Spanish to Tuscan, are grown on the 45-acre orchard. All
olives are hand-picked to prevent bruising and cold-pressed
within four hours with an Italian Pieralisi Major 2 continuous
press, which is available to tour upon request. The whole olive
is pressed, including the pit and skin, and the byproduct after
separating off the oil is a paste that is used as a natural
fertilizer in the orchard. The harvest takes place once a year in
November/December and visitors are welcome to spectate.
The oils are then packaged in eco-friendly tins designed to
maximize the protection of the oils.
Your visit to Pasolivo is sure to be enchanting and
educational, and dont forget to peruse the gift shop where you
will find bath and body products made with Pasolivos very
own olive oils, as well as artisan foods and unique household
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THE OLIVE OILS

Kitchen Blend (soft and light), Pasolivo (strong,
signature blend named a Top Ten Oil in the World and
Best in Show Winner at everything from the
Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition to the
San Diego Wine & Food Show), California Blend (grassy
with a peppery kick that was awarded two Gold Awards
in 2014 at the New York and Los Angeles International
Oive Oil Competitions), Basil (the latest addition to the
Pasolivo family and includes varietals of Mission and
Pendolino that are pressed with fresh basil), Citrus
Blends (the signature Pasolivo blended with the
respective oils from the peels of lemons, limes and
tangerines), and Rosemary (a blend of Mission and a
touch of Pendolino that are milled with fresh rosemary)
pasolivo Olive Oil

8530 Vineyard Drive
(805) 227-0186
www.pasolivo.com
info@pasolivo.com
Pasolivo oers complimentary tours and tastings.

Paso Robles West
Nestled amidst the rolling coastal terrain on Paso Robles

westside, is the stunning HammerSky Vineyards & Inn. Set
amidst 50-acres of vineyards, the tasting room, restored
farmhouse and barn create the perfect setting for an
afternoon getaway.
Known for their award-winning, limited production
wines, the eco-friendly HammerSky estate vineyards are
planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel which
provide the foundation for the Bordeaux-centric portfolio.
Owner/Winemaker Douglas Hauck describes HammerSky
wines as Couture crafted wines for the senses, likening the
wines to what Prada would look and feel like if it were a
wine. The wines are rich, with an intense flavor profile that
reflects uncompromised quality and attention given to each
lot. In addition to the HammerSky wines, there is also the
Naughty Princess brand, with names like the Innocent
Sauvignon Blanc and Guilty Cabernet Sauvignon. The
wines are the perfect combination of being approachable,
fruit-forward, fun wines that are also a great conversation
piece with their labels depicting vintage mug shots.
HammerSky wines are available at the tasting room and
in select fine restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange County.
HammerSky offers two distinct wine clubs - the Hammer
Club and the Sky Club. Both include pre-release wines,
access to host luncheons at the estates White Barn and
discounted stays at the picturesque HammerSky Inn.
The HammerSky estate is one of the Paso Robles wine
regions most elegant wedding locations. Owner Kim Hauck
has designed a magical setting, perfect for any brides dream
celebration or the perfect wine weekend getaway.
Doug and Kim welcome you to HammerSky Vineyards &
Inn and invite you to experience all that is HammerSky.
WINES
HammerSky Vineyards wines include estate-grown
Zinfandel, a Limited Resources Cabernet Sauvignon,
the Red Handed Merlot and the Party of Four blend of
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet, in addition
to the popular Naughty Princess Sauvignon Blanc.
FUN FACT
The HammerSky estate is graced with beautiful, native
cypress trees so captivating, that the builders of
Hearst Castle requested some of the cypress trees be
moved by horse and buggy decades ago, to the
majestic Hearst Castle where they found a new home
next to the Neptune Pool.
HARVEST WEEKEND
Join HammerSky Vineyards & Inn October 17-19, 2014
for a full weekend of events including: a Friday night
wine cocktail party complete with live music, artisan
pizza on Saturday afternoon and an exquisite wine
dinner on Saturday night.
HammerSky Vineyards & Inn

open Thursday sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles
(805) 239-0930 | www.hammersky.com
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Visiting the mountain top where Opolos highest-elevation vineyard grows explains why co-owner Rick Quinn envisioned building his estate here. Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and
Zinfandel excelled here, proven by the vintners who began
planting those varieties 17 years ago. Still, Quinn and his
partner David Nichols know it takes more than spectacular
views to attract wine connoisseurs.
The friendly, tasting room staff takes the intimidation
away from wine tasting, making the experience enjoyable for
everyone. With enticing aromas wafting in from the winerys
barbecue to the laughter and frivolity of the tasting room,
you know you are in for a good time. There is perhaps no
more entertaining or relaxed winery experience to be had on
the Central Coast. This is serious wine combined with serious fun!
The wines are mostly estate grown, which sets them apart
from many other Central Coast wineries. In 1999, Opolos
first vintage, they made Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Muscat Canelli. Theyre respected
for classic reds, yet theyre equally passionate about their
whites, including: Viognier, Roussanne, Pinot Grigio and
Chardonnay. Their exceptional blends include: Rhapsody, a
Meritage; Montagna-Mare, Barbera and Sangiovese; Fusion,
Cabernet Franc and Merlot; and several others.
Opolos latest addition is a romantic bed and breakfast
among the grapevines where guests can enjoy the idyllic
dream of living in wine country.
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People and award-winning wines,
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During harvest you can cast o your shoes and stomp
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WHERE IT ALL STARTED
The name Opolo, from Quinns Yugoslavian heritage, is in
reference to a Ros-style wine made on the Dalmatian
Coast. Every weekend youll find the barbecue fired-up
with Ricks cevapcici, a Serbian beef and lamb dish, or their
gourmet pizzas from the wood-burning pizza oven, all
paired with one of their fabulous wines.
THEIR UNIQUE AppROACH
With the very best in fruit available to them, Opolo has
chosen an interesting path to winemaking. Curiously,
Opolo does not employ a winemaker as such. Its a group
eort. Everyone, from owners to cellar rats have a say in
the wine production. The belief at Opolo is that this approach makes for consumer-friendly wines that appeal to
many people.
Opolo Vineyards
7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles
(805) 238-9593 www.opolo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OpoloWine
Twitter: @OpoloWines
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Paso Robles West
Peachy Canyon is a family owned and operated winery in

beautiful Paso Robles on Californias Central Coast, dedicated
to making excellent wines sustainably. Founded by Doug and
Nancy Beckett in 1988, Peachy Canyon has long been
praised as a producer of award winning California wines that
exemplify respect for terroir and dedicated winemaking.
In addition to sourcing top quality fruit from a number of
growers in the area, the Becketts manage 100 acres of their
own vineyards, which are pruned, maintained, harvested and
sorted by hand. This labor-intensive process results in high
quality control, leading to outstanding wines which reflect
the terroir of Paso Robles microclimates.
At Peachy Canyon, the vineyard team grows cover crops
in between their vine rows to help prevent erosion during
the winter months. They also compost all of the byproducts
from the winery and reintroduce them to their soils every
other year. Throughout the growing season, each vineyard
block is strategically watered to maximize the quality of the
fruit while minimizing water waste and runoff. Rather than
spray pesticides, they introduce beneficial insects to the
vineyard, such as ladybugs, lacewings and praying mantis,
which feast upon enemy pests.
A visit to the beautiful, newly renovated Peachy Canyon
tasting room on Highway 46 West will treat you to a number
of elite Bordeaux-style blends alongside award winning red
Zinfandels and other unique and storied varietals, including:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Viognier and
Petite Sirah, among others. Visit Peachy Canyon and grab a
glass of the Chardonnay to settle beneath the idyllic gazebo,
or pack a picnic and sit amongst the undulating vineyards
and canopy of ancient oaks. Join Peachy Canyon Winery for
Summertime Saturdays through October with live music and
a food truck on site form 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Peachy Canyon is
a winery not to be missed!
By Sarah Doyle
VARIETALS pRODUCED
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Bordeaux
Blends, Petite Sirah, Viognier, Chardonnay,
Port-style Zinfandel, and other experimental Rhone
and Bordeaux Varietals
INTERESTING FACT
The Peachy Canyon tasting room is located in the historic
Old Bethel School House, which was built in 1886.
RECENT AWARDS
Peachy Canyon has received 90+ scores for six of their
premium vineyard designate Zinfandels from critics
including Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Stephen Tanzer,
The California Grapeline and more. Their 2011 Malbec
recently took Double Gold at the largest wine
competition on the West Coast, the San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition.
peachy Canyon Winery

(except major holidays)
1480 N. Bethel Road, Templeton
(805) 239-1918 | 1-866-335-1918
www.peachycanyon.com
Facebook.com/PeachyCanyonWinery
@PchyCynWinery
Instagram.com/PeachyCanyon
Paso Robles West
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Located on Arbor Road at the gateway to Paso Robles wine

country, SummerWood Winery & Inn is a landmark for
travelers venturing west on Highway 46. With its grand lawn
peppered with flora and native trees, the SummerWood estate
entices you to drop by and enjoy its picturesque setting.
A visit to SummerWood Winery is the perfect indulgence
for enthusiasts seeking limited production wines, with the
winerys portfolio a diverse selection of both Rhne and
Bordeaux wines exclusive to the tasting room. The
SummerWood Tasting Room includes a picnic area, gift shop
and an outdoor patio where guests can enjoy views of the
coastal terrain and surrounding vineyards. SummerWood has
two wine clubs the Seasons and Private Reserve Club, with
member benefits including food and wine pairings,
educational seminars, wine dinners and an annual Member
Appreciation Party. Members also receive discounted lodging
at the SummerWood Inn, located adjacent to the winery.
The newly renovated Summerwood Inn is the perfect
retreat, with an on-site Executive Chef and Concierge Team.
The Inns design is a combination of historic meets
contemporary blended into a rustic, vintage elegance. Guests
are treated to a daily farm-fresh breakfast, afternoon wine and
appetizer reception, evening coffee and dessert and a nightly
turn-down service which includes a handmade caramel.
Guest amenities include culinary-inspired bath and body
products, with guests truly enjoying a feast for all senses
during their stay.
Discover SummerWood an authentic Paso Robles
experience where visitors can enjoy boutique wines and wine
country cuisine in one perfect setting.
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WINES
Summerwood Winerys limited production wines include:
Grenache Blanc, Diosa Blanc (white-Rhne blend),
Marsanne, Viognier, Diosa (red-Rhne blend), Syrah, GSM,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sentio (red-Bordeaux blend) and a
Solera style non-vintage Zinfandel Port. All wines are
exclusive to the winerys tasting room, with a Private
Reserve (red-Bordeaux blend) allocation released annually
to wine club members.
FUN FACT
The SummerWood estate is named after the Fukae familys
eldest son, Natsuki Fukae, whose name means summerwood in Japanese.
EVENTS
SummerWood Winery & Inn has an on-going culinary
calendar of seminars and food demonstrations with
Executive Chef, Kelly Wangard. Join SummerWood for an
event or inquire about having your wedding, corporate or
private event at one of the estates scenic locations.
SummerWood Winery & Inn

open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. fall/winter
2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles
(805) 227-1365 Winery | (805) 227-1111 Inn
www.summerwoodwine.com
Facebook: SummerWood Winery & Inn
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Paso Robles West
Do the Math
one of the most asked questions asked when it comes to wine is how much of this does it take to make that, and so on. We
wont pretend that is simple, but here are some industry statistics that will give a pretty good answer to that query. as with
anything agricultural, of course, they are all based on countless variables when it comes to acre yields, but this is a good
starting point. The rest of the information varies little if at all.
A case of wine includes:

a dozen 750 ml bottles
(or 24 half bottles)
or 307.2 ounces total,
which comes from
30 pounds of grapes.
A single bottle contains:

750 ml of wine which is 25.6 ounces made from
about 2.4 pounds of grapes (39 oz.) and is enough
for four or maybe five glasses.
An acre of vineyards land can give the grower:
One standard oak barrel of wine holds:

295 bottles of wine (or 59 gallons) made from 740 pounds of grapes
which works out to almost but not precisely 24 cases of wine.
Five tons of grapes (though it is also less, depending

on a variety of farming and winemaking practices,
and on the varietal and the vineyards location)
which will give you 797 gallons of juice (or thirteenand-a-half barrels) which is pretty close to four thousand bottles of wine.
What does all that information on a wine label mean?
XYZ Winery
The U.s. Department of alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms regulates wine

labels and requires that information be given in a straightforward
way. Basically, you will want to look for the types of grapes grown,
where the grapes are grown and when the grapes were picked.
RESERVE
Brand name
Edna Valley
San Luis Obispo
PINOT NOIR
2002
Produced and Bottled by
XYZ winery, San Luis Obispo, California
Designation for a special wine

Vineyard or appellation known for its grapes might be designated
Location where the grapes used were grown
Grape Variety used
Vintage year in which the grapes were picked
Location where the wine was made and/or bottled
(Not to be confused with the area the grapes are grown.)
Alcohol content may be stated or the the label may simply say "Table Wine
ALCOHOL 13.6% BY VOLUME
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pASO ROBLES
Estrella
815 12th st, Paso robles; 805.226.5406
Roberts
1218 Pine st, Paso robles; 805.226.5556
1305 Park st, Paso robles; 805.226.5888
Villa Creek
Enoteca
206 alexa Ct, Paso robles; 805.238.2834
Bistro Laurent
Artisan
1401 Park st, Paso robles; 805.237.8084
paso Inn and Steakhouse
1103 spring st, Paso robles; 805.238.2660
il Cortile
608 12th st, Paso robles; 805.226.0300
Buona Tavola
943 spring st, Paso robles; 805.237.0600
Mcphees
416 s. main st, Templeton; 805.434.3204
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latin Cuisine
american Cuisine
Contemporary american Cuisine
MORRO BAY
Dorns 801 market ave, morro Bay; 805.772.4415
pISMO BEACH
Steamers 1601 Price st, Pismo Beach; 805.773.4711
Giuseppes 891 Price st, Pismo Beach; 805.773.2870
French Cuisine
american Bistro
steakhouse
Northern italian Cuisine

Grill: Burgers, seafood, pasta, steak, etc
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international Cuisine
BBQ and Burgers
italian Cuisine
italian Cuisine & some seafood Dishes
SAN LUIS OBISpO

Novo 726 Higuera st, san luis obispo; 805.543.3986
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera, san luis obispo; 805.783.1001
Cafe Roma 1020 railroad ave, san luis obispo; 805.541.6800
Mamas Meatball
570 Higuera st, san luis obispo; 805.544.0861
palazzo Giuseppes
1010 Court st, san luis obispo; 805.541.9922
Luna Red 1009 monterey st, san luis obispo; 805.540.5243
spanish Cuisine
seafood
Fine italian Cuisine
Fine italian Cuisine

international Cuisine

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specialty in seafood & Chicken
seafood
italian Cuisine
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

Hitching post 3325 Point sal rd, Casmalia (santa maria); 805.937.6151steakhouse
Hitching post II 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676
steakhouse
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Full of Life Flatbread

225 Bell st, los alamos; 805.344.4400
Brothers Restaurant at Matteis Tavern
2350 railway ave, los olivos; 805.688.4820
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fine dining
Greek american Cuisine
The Ballard Inn Restaurant

2436 Baseline ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770
French/asian Fusion
italian
New american
Los Olivos Cafe petros

2860 Grand ave, los olivos; 805.688.7788
Trattoria Grappolo
3687 sagunto st # C, santa Ynez; 805.688.6899
american and Pizza
Root 246
420 alisal road, solvang; 805.686. 8681
Avant Tapas & Wine

35 industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742
Contemporary american & small Plates
Sissys Uptown Cafe

112 south i street, lompoc; 805.735.4877
Traditional american Cuisine
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

Julienne
138 E Canon Perdido st, santa Barbara; 805.845.6488
The Shellfish Company
230 stearns Wharf, santa Barbara; 805.966.6676
The Wine Cask
813 anacapa st, santa Barbara; 805.966.9463
Olio pizzeria
11 W victoria st. ste. 21, santa Barbara; 805.899.2699

seafood
Contemporary american
italian Cuisine
Bouchon
9 West victoria st, santa Barbara; 805.730.1160
Wine Country Cuisine
CaDario
37 East victoria st, santa Barbara; 805.884.9419
italian Cuisine
Arigato
1225 state st, santa Barbara; 805.965.6074
Japanese Cuisine
The Stonehouse
900 san Ysidro ln, montecito; 805.565.1724
Contemporary american
MALIBU
The Old place
29983 mulholland Hwy, Cornell (aka agoura); 818.706.9001
Tra di Noi
3835 Cross Creek rd, malibu; 310.456.0169
Vs Restaurant & Bar
22821 Pacific Coast Hwy, malibu; 310.456.3828
Nobu Malibu
Georeys Restaurant

italian
american
sushi
seafood/american
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P28
Bianchi Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9922
P50
Brochelle Vineyards Thursday-Monday, Paso Robles, (805) 237-0519
P50
Broken Earth Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562
P50
Chamisal Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 1-866-808-9463
P38
Cimarone Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8011
P26
Clautiere Vineyard Thursday-Monday 12-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3789
P44
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room Malibu, (818) 735-3542, call for varietals
P10
P50
Firestone Winery Daily 10am-5pm; Tours 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940
P19
Foley Wines Daily 10am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222
P22
Fontes & Phillips Th, Fr, Sa, Mo 11am-5pm; Sun 12-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200
P18
HammerSky Vineyards & Inn Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0930
P55
Hoyt Family Vineyards Malibu, www.hoytfamilyvineyards.com
P8
J Ludlow Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8989
P29
J. Lohr Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900
P49
Jim Palmer Malibu Vineyards Malibu, (805) 973-1307
P9
Kynsi Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 541-8461
P39
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772
P36
Lafond Winery & Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Buellton, (805) 688-7921
P17
Larner Winery Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148
P30
Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000 P50
Lincourt Daily 10am-5pm, Solvang, (805) 688-8554
P31
Lucas & Lewellen Daily 11am-5:30pm, Solvang, (805) 686-9336
P23
Mitchella Vineyad & Winery Thu-Sun 12-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8555
P48/50
Eos Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050
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Andrew Murray Tasting Room Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644
Eberle Winery Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607
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Montage Vineyards Malibu, (805) 973-1307, www.montagevineyards.com
P11
Opolo Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593
P56
Peachy Canyon Winery Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918
P57
Penman Springs Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-7959
P45
P27
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Qup Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200

Robert Hall Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1616
San Antonio Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600
P51
Santa Barbara Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Santa Barbara, (805) 963-3633
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SummerWood Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-1365
P58
Talley Vineyards Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446
P37
Tobin James Cellars Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2204
P51
Villa San-Juliette Daily 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0014
P51
Vina Robles Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812
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