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WINE REGIONS FEATURES

REGULARS

24 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY


San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 25
West Side: Roxo Port Cellars, 31
Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33
Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 32
36 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 36
Buellton: Loring Wine Company & Cargasacchi, 40
Lompoc: Jalama Wines, 41
Santa Maria valley: Costa de Oro Winery, 42
Los Alamos: Bell Street Farm eatery Winery, 43
Foxen Canyon: Cambria estate Winery, 44
Los Olivos: Larner vineyard, 46; Staffords Famous Chocolates, 47;
J Ludlow vineyard, 48; Toretti Family vineyards, 49
Solvang: Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, 50;
Santa Ynez: Bridlewood estate Winery, 52
Santa Barbara: Corks n Crowns, 53
55 | VENTURA COUNTY
Ventura County Wineries Map, 55
Camarillo: Aldabella Custom Crush Winery & Storage, 56
Thousand Oaks: Sunland vintage Winery, 57

12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
San Luis Obispo County, 12
Santa Barbara County, 14
ventura County & Los Angeles County, 15

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34 | SLO WINE COUNTRY CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015
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San Luis Obispo County, 26-27
Santa Barbara County, 38-39
ventura County, 55
58 | WINERY LISTINGS
Paso Robles, 58
San Luis Obispo, 60
Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 60
Los Alamos, 60
Los Olivos, 60
Lompoc/Buellton, 61
Solvang, 61
Santa Ynez, 62
Santa Barbara, 62
ventura County, 62
62 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS
63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

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33rd Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival


May 14-17, Downtown Paso Robles
The 33rd Annual Paso Robles
Wine Festival will take place this
year May 14 through 17. These
four days in wine country are set
to delight, educate and captivate
with winemaker dinners,
seminars, musical events and
vineyard tours. This
quintessential Paso experience
culminates in the picturesque
Downtown Paso Robles City
Park with more than 70 of Paso
Robles best wineries sharing
their wines on a beautiful day in
May.

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Thursday, May 14 with
winemaker dinners at Pasos top
restaurants. Dinners will feature
multiple winemakers at the same
table pairing wines at the
delectable and diverse
restaurants that have made Paso
Robles a prime attraction for
foodies. The first restaurant
confirmed is Thomas Hill
Organics Bistro & Wine Bar.
Friday, May 15 features the
first of three ticketed events,
Reserve. This outdoor tasting has
participating wineries pouring
two wines within the categories
of Reserve, Library, White/Ros
or Futures. Local restaurants and
chefs provide bites specially
made to pair with Pasos wines
and an auction like no other
takes place giving attendees a
chance to take the Reserve
experience home.
Saturday morning, the
limited seating Winemaker
Seminar will star a panel of six
winemakers, each sharing one
wine that is indicative of the
Paso Robles wine region. Each
year, the panel consists of
different winemakers, all
bringing a new perspective and
personality to the seminar,
guaranteeing a fun and lively

discussion about Paso wines.


At noon, the Paso Robles
Wine Festival Grand Tasting
begins with wineries set up by
varietal zones featuring Rhnestyle, Bordeaux-style, Italian
varieties, Burgundian-style,
Zinfandel and Other Wild
Wines. Pop-up seminars
sponsored by the Paso Robles
CAB Collective, the Rhone
Rangers, and ZAP take place in
the parks bucolic gazebo.
New in 2015, festival goers
can purchase a Grand Tasting
Picnic Lunch from one of five
participating caterers, food
trucks and restaurants, complete
with a Paso Robles Wine
Country reusable lunch bag!
Menu options are available on
www.pasowine.com and only
available in advance. Look for a
new, specially built stage in the
picnic area that will be rocked by
the Damon Castillo Band. The
new location offers more room to
shake it while enjoying Pasos
iconic Wine Festival.
Tickets for the Paso Robles
Wine Festival are currently on

sale at www.pasowine.com.
Visitors and locals alike are
encouraged to travel beyond the
park to visit the more than 130
wineries that host special
activities including winemaker
dinners, food pairings, barrel
tastings, winery and vineyard
tours, and much more. View the
Wine Festival, Accommodations
and Touring pages on
pasowine.com to plan a
complete Paso Robles Wine
Country experience.

About Paso Robles Wine


Country Alliance
The Paso Robles Wine
Country Alliance represents
wineries, growers and businesses
in Paso Robles Wine Country.
Centrally located between San
Francisco and Los Angeles, along
Californias Central Coast, Paso
Robles Wine Country is
Californias third largest wine
region. It encompasses more
than 32,000 vineyard acres and
200 wineries. For additional
information, go to
www.pasowine.com.

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Pelletiere Estate Vineyard & Winery Quality, Artistry, Elegance


One of Paso Robles newest wineries
is breaking ground in more ways than one.
From Proprietor Janis Denner to
Winemaker Amy Butler and Vineyard
Manager Mindy Allen, this powerhouse team
is making their mark on the wine industry
an industry predominantly male dominated.
Together, this all woman team is creating
luxury Italian wines and bringing elegance to
Paso Robles Westside, and doing it with style!
Janis Denner a Chicago native, found
herself in the beautiful Paso Robles five years
ago, after following her kids down from the
San Francisco Bay Area. A business woman
at heart, and a desire to build a legacy paying
tribute to her familys heritage, she set out to
find her next business endeavor. After
exploring many different options, she
realized her passion was wine. Once I
stumbled upon the AJB Vineyard property I
immediately felt at home. The Italian
varietals that were already in existence on the
property just spoke to me.
With her good business sense, she set out
to find a winemaker and vineyard manager
with the same creative passion. I hired the
brightest people with the qualifications that
best fit the vision I had for the winery. The
focus at Pelletiere Estate is to create luxury
wines for people who appreciate wine with
style. Amy Butler, the winemaker, is doing
just that! Amy Butler, a bit of a pioneer
herself, graduated from UC Davis with a

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to produce elegant, refined and understated
wines. Naturally, Pelletiere Estate was the
perfect fit. She has a true passion for creating
wines of subtle distinction and character,
while redefining stereotypes in and out of the
cellar.
Mindy Allen, of Custom Vineyard
Application, is a no stranger to vineyard
managementanother job traditionally held
by men in the wine industry. She has a
decade worth of experience working on the
Central Coast and extensive knowledge of all
facets related to vineyard developments, day
to day tasks and the long term goals it takes

to manage a successful vineyard. Mindy also


manages Martinez Framing Labor
Contracting to support her growing vineyard
consulting business.
These women are making a name for
themselves by working together to create
premium boutique wines. They share a
common vision and goal, and they all
contribute equally to the end result. At
Pelletiere Estate, they believe in quality,
artistry, elegance and sustainability through
simplicityand it just happens that they are
all women! For more information, visit 3280
Township Road in Paso Robles, call (805)
239-9432 or go to www.Pelletiere.com

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ONGOING IN APRIL
25th Annual Roll Out the Barrels
visit San Luis Obispo County for the annual Roll Out the Barrel festivities! There
will be activities centered on sustainability, farm to fork, barrel samples and
much more. Meet winemakers and learn about San Luis Obispo wine country
while visiting participating wineries. At the end of the month, enjoy the
Barrels in the Plaza event on April 30th in downtown San Luis Obispo. Guests
will enjoy artfully prepared treats alongside local wine. www.slowine.com
APRIL 25
Winemaker Dinner with Alapay Cellars
visit the 1880s Point San Luis Lighthouse for an elegant Winemaker Dinner.
Take a shuttle ride from Alapay Callas to the lighthouse and be greeted with
a glass of wine, then tour the lighthouse and listen to live guitar music. Dinner
will be a professionally catered, four-course meal with Alapay wine pairings.
$125, 6:15-9:30pm, www.alapaycellars.com
APRIL 25
Cruise Morro Bay with Tolosa Winery
The Papagallo II is Morro Bay's premier cruise yacht. This 72 foot luxury motor
yacht is the ultimate place to have a intimate wine club event in the harbor of
Morro Bay. Owner/executive Chef Leonard Gentieu, graduate of the prestigious
Culinary Institute of America, will create a five-course small plate menu to pair
with Tolosa wines. $90, www.tolosawinery.com
APRIL 25-26
Wine for Paws with Woods Humane Society
visit local participating wineries in San Luis Obispo over the Wine for Paws
weekend to support the animals at Woods Humane Society. enjoy beautiful
wine country while supporting a great causea portion of the proceeds will
be donated to Woods! www.wine4paws.com

Chardonnay Symposium

MAY 27-30

The Chardonnay Symposium brings top Chardonnay producers from around the
world together for an in-depth exploration of Chardonnay. events will include a
grand wine tasting, educational seminar & panel sessions, a sumptuous
multi-course Chardonnay dinner, and much more. In conjunction with the
symposium, many Central Coast wineries and businesses will offer special
promotions and events to complete the experience. See the website for details.
www.thechardonnaysymposium.com
JUNE 7
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights
Join San Luis Obispo winemakers and local chefs for the 28th Annual Afternoon
of epicurean Delights at the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Pismo
Beach. This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, is one the most
spectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County. You are invited to stroll
through the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views, or sit poolside
and listen to great music, all while tasting over fifty of SLO County's most
renowned and award winning restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and
confectioners, who give of their food and drink, as well as their time to benefit
the CAPSLO Health & Prevention Division. $100, 11:30am-3pm
www.capslo.org

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!
The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a brand new
flavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers Market
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo
Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 east Branch Street. 12-2:30pm
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org

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APRIL 17
Farm to Vineyard Luncheon
at Talley Vineyards
enjoy a hands-on tour of Talley Farms followed by a gourmet Fresh Harvest
lunch at Talley vineyards. The menu will be prepared by Chef Dave Schmit and
paired with newly released Talley vineyards Chardonnays. This luncheon is in
celebration of the SLO Wine Country's 25th Anniversary month. 11am-2pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
APRIL 18
Cellar Dinner
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
An intimate, family-style dinner held in between the barrels of the Laetitia
cellar. Hosted by head winemaker eric Hickey, he showcases hand-picked
vintage bottlings to pair with Laetitia Spring Lamb Navarin along with other
French-inspired tantalizing dishes. The evening finishes in the dessert lounge,
with a variety of desserts and cheeses alongside the revered dessert wines.
6:30-9pm, $150, $140/Wine Club, wineclub@laetitiawine.com
www.laetitiawine.com
APRIL 25
Olive Oil Tasting at Talley Vineyards
visit he Talley vineyards tasting room and sample some of the wonderful olive
oils and balsamic produced locally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
MAY 30
Olive Oil Tasting at Talley Vineyards
visit the Talley vineyards tasting room and sample some of the wonderful olive
oils and balsamic produced locally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
MAY 31
Proxima Parada: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com

Live Music: Soul Sauce


at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery

JUNE 13

Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while
you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!
1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
JUNE 14
Turkey Buzzards: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
JUNE 28
Monte Mills & Horseshoe Band:
Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
JULY 12
Triple Down Theory:
Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
JULY 18
Annual Summer Wine Club BBQ
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Wine Club Members, join Laetitia for their Annual Summer BBQ at the Laetitia
estate House lawn where they will feature Santa Maria Style BBQ accompanied
by Laetitia & Nadia wines. There will also be live music, a photo booth area,
wine-themed games and a snow cone stand! 1-4pm, $40, Wine Club only
wineclub@laetitiawine.com, www.laetitiawine.com
JULY 26
JD Project: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com

AUGUST 22
Live Music: Soul Sauce
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while
you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!
1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
SEPTEMBER 6
Live Music: Soul Sauce
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while
you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!
1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Pinot & Paella
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
enjoy a casual summer afternoon on the Laetitia estate House lawn, where
Laetitia features various seasonal paellas prepared outdoors by a local chef
alongside Laetitia & Nadia wines for a perfect al fresco summer meal.
5:30-7pm, $45, $40/Wine Club, wineclub@laetitiawine.com
www.laetitiawine.com

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA AND MORRO

ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the
majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445
www.hearstcastle.org

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ONGOING DAILY
Seasonal Menu Pairings at Villa San-Juliette
villa San-Juliette has carefully crafted decadent small bites that pair
wonderfully with their estate and reserve wines. For groups larger than
twelve, advance reservations are required. enjoy fabulous charcuterie,
bruschetta, gourmet salads, pizza, tacos and burgers. 11am-4pm, prices vary
805-467-0014 ext. 100, www.villasanjuliette.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Food and Wine Pairing at Niner Wine Estates
Join Niner Wine estates for food and wine pairings every weekend! Stop by
the kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine with plates designed to be paired and
shared. Relax on the beautiful back patio overlooking Heart Hill vineyard and
experience the combination of great wine and gourmet food.
$25/Large plate (includes a glass of wine), 11am-4pm, www.ninerwine.com
ONGOING THIRD SATURDAYS
Spring into Summer Concert Series
at Sculpterra Winery
Join Sculpterra on the third Saturday of each month for their spring into
Summer Concert series hosted by Steve Key. Tickets are $15 per person, or $10
for wine club members. Wine and cheese plates will be available to purchase.
6-8pm, www.sculpterra.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Live Music at Sculpterra Winery
Live entertainment sponsored by "Songwriters At Play."
1-4pm, free www.sculpterra.com
ONGOING
Go Ballooning
enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San
Miguel and Templeton. Float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude of a
few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per trip.
Weather permitting. Call 805-458-1530 for reservations. www.sloballoon.com
Ongoing Helicopter Tours at Villa San-Juliette
Tours will feature 10 to 15 minute flights around miles of villa San-Juliette
and the surrounding areas. 4 passengers per trip or equivalent payment.
By reservation only; please call for reservations. $50/Wine Club Members
$60/Non-Club Members. 11am-3pm, 805-226-5838
ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS
Third Thursdays
A menagerie of downtown Paso Robles businesses aim to inject a bit more
fun into local fundraising efforts thanks to a new Third Thursday promotion
benefiting Must! Charities. www.mustcharities.org

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Walking Tours at Laetitia Vineyards &
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In honor of SLO Wine Country Association's 25th Anniversary, Laetitia is
celebrating all month long with different events each week! This week they are
featuring hosted walking tours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning
at 2pm. RSvP to info@laetitiawine.com. www.laetitiawine.com

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Patio Food Pairings


at Opolo Vineyards

ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Join them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood
burning oven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired with
excellent Opolo wines. Cheers! 11am-4pm, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com

Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery

ONGOING DAILY

vIP Tastings by appointment, $35, Complimentary cave tours every half hour.
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

Saturday Live at Vina Robles Winery

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

every other Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit back
and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning vina Robles wines.
Wine & tastings available. 1-4pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com

A Grape to Glass Experience


at Wild Horse Winery

ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAY

Learn what happens in the vineyards and cellar, then end with wine tasting.
We encourage you to bring just two things: your walking shoes and lots of
questions! $15/person or wine club member, www.wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING IN APRIL
Maeve Croghan Art Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
For April, Castoro Cellars will feature the artwork of Maeve Croghan in their
gallery. 10am-5:30pm, www.castorocellars.com

APRIL 25
Pickup Party at Red Soles Winery
Join Red Soles in their barrel room to celebrate the release of the Spring 2015
club shipment! Pickup club members are invited to RSvP for this afternoon
gathering. In addition to picking up the wine shipment, members will taste
some of the new wines and enjoy a light lunch. $25/Guests, Club members are
complimentary. 12-2pm, www.redsoleswinery.com
APRIL 25-26
Wine Club Pickup Weekend
at Vina Robles Winery
vina Robles welcomes their Signature Club members to pick up their spring
shipment any time on Saturday and Sunday. enjoy the private and relaxing
wine club lounge while sipping on tastes of the 2012 Tannat - Huerhuero
paired with a small delectable bite and live music by Nathan Towne.
No reservations required. 1-4pm, www.vinarobles.com
ONGOING IN MAY
Steven Nakamura Art Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
Steven Seizo Nakamura is a California based artist. Let the piece Songs from
the Red violin excite your imagination and glimpse the complex colors that
have evolved from using Red Wine as a medium. Let us take you on a journey
through the beauty of pastels and wine. www.castorocellars.com

APRIL 4
SLO Folks Concert: Dirty Cello
Listen to the sounds of Dirty Celloa high-energy band that will get you on
your feet! Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm, $20, www.castorocellars.com

MAY 2
Cabs of Distinction Grand Tasting
with Paso Robles Cab Collective
Celebrate the wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux wines of Paso
Robles at this annual grand tasting, hosted by Paso Robles Cab Collective. Meet
winemakers and have the opportunity to over 75 taste award-winning wines.
This grand tasting will be held at the beautiful River Oaks Hot Springs
in Paso Robles. www.pasoroblescab.com

APRIL 4-5
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Robert Hall Winery
Drop by anytime during easter weekend and find one of the eggs hidden inside
the tasting room or on the terrace. each egg contains a special discount that
can be applied to a wine purchase! Also enjoy a special Girl Scout cookie pairing
with Robert Hall wines. 10am-5pm, www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 9
SLO Folks Concert: Patchy Sanders
at Castoro Cellars
Patchy Sanders visits Castoro for May's SLO Folks performance. They are a
genuine family band with folk roots. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm
www.castorocellars.com

APRIL 10-11
Wine Club Pickup Party at Sculpterra Winery
All wine club members are welcome to the fun night of music, food and great
wine. Collectors Club members and Cabernet Connection members can also
pick up their shipments. 6:30-8:30pm, www.sculpterra.com

MAY 10
Mothers Day Celebration at Castoro Cellars
enjoy live music on this Mothers Day at Castoro Cellars. Bring a picnic or lunch
will be available for purchase, along with Dam Fine Wines. 11am-4pm
www.castorocellars.com

APRIL 14
Rhone Rangers Ros Tasting at Sculpterra Winery
visit Sculpterra to taste all the great Ross that the local winegrowing region
has to offer! 5:30-8:30pm, www.sculpterra.com

MAY 10
Mothers Day Art & Wine Bar
at Vina Robles Winery
Come awaken your creativity at vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar as
you enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends at the hospitality center. The
vina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and
wine party. All materials for creating your masterpiece will be provided. The
afternoon includes a glass of sparkling wine, a charcuterie plate to share as well
as all materials. No experience necessary. $50, 1-3pm, www.vinarobles.com

APRIL 18
Earth Day Food & Wine Event
at Castoro Cellars
The earth Day Food and Wine main event delivers a top quality food and wine
experience paired nestled under the oaks at Castoro Cellars. Premiere entry at
1pm, general admission at 2pm. Relax at vIP tables or enjoy a picnic. event
proceeds benefit educational scholarships for relatives of farmworkers and
Spanish education programs of the vineyard team. www.castorocellars.com
APRIL 18
Lobster Feast Cavern Club Dinner
at Robert Hall Winery
Join Robert Hall Winery for a traditional New england lobster boil. Savor
sausage, spicy boiled potatoes, corn on the cob and juicy lobster with melted
butter. end your meal with a tasty fruit cobbler. Courses served with Robert Hall
wines! There will also be live music by elijah Palmer throughout the evening.
6-9pm, cavernclub@roberthallwinery.com, www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 10
Mothers Day Brunch at Eos Winery
There will be two seatings of a buffet Mothers Day brunch at eos Winery
starting at 10am and 11:30am. Join eos for a glass of eos wine and delicious
food from Steins BBQ & Catering. $40/general, $35-30/club members, $15/kids
Kids under 5 are free, 805-591-8050 ext.1, www.eosvintage.com
MAY 10
Mothers Day at Robert Hall Winery
Free wine tasting to moms and a discount on wine purchases, as well! Need
to ship wine to your mom? There will also be discounts on all wine to make
shopping easier! 10am-5pm, www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 14-17
Annual Wine Festival in Paso Robles
Paso Robles Wine Festival is the marquee tasting event held along California's
Central Coast. Wine Festival offers guests the opportunity to taste Paso Robles
wine in the charming Downtown City Park. The delicious wines of Paso Robles
is complemented by local epicurean delights throughout the weekend and
complete with winemaker dinners, live music and open house festivities at area
wineries throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. www.pasowine.com
MAY 15-17
Paso Robles Wine Festival
at Calcareous Vineyard
enjoy panoramic views of the valley while indulging in award-winning estate
wines, new releases, lunch specials and wine tasting at Calcareous. $10/Person
Complimentary for Club Members, 11am-5pm, www.calcareous.com
MAY 16
Brownie Bite & Wine Flight at Robert Hall Winery
Heaven Squared Brownies is pairing four of Robert Halls top wines with
gourmet brownie bites! enjoy Chardonnay, Cuvee de Robles, Syrah and
Cabernet Sauvignon with these delectable brownies. $15/Person, 11am-4pm
www.roberthallwinery.com
MAY 16-17
Wine Festival Weekend at Robert Hall Winery
Relax on the terrace from 1-4pm on Saturday, May 16 with The Julian Temple
Band. enjoy authentic, artisan pizzas, signature salads and Robert Hall wine,
while listening to the live music. Pizzas are complimentary for Cavern Club
Members. On Sunday, May 17, enjoy tasty tacos from the Taco Truck and the
sounds of Natalie Gelman, who will be performing live on the terrace from
1-4pm. Tacos are complimentary for Cavern Club Members.
www.roberthallwinery.com
ONGOING IN JUNE
R.W. "Bob" Goetting Art Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
Bob's work features oil over acrylic on canvas. Bob, a third generation
Californian, has painted scenes from California and around the world for 35
years. Join Castoro as they celebrate his artwork during the month of June.
www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 21
Fathers Day at Robert Hall Winery
Free wine tasting for all dads and a 10% discount on wine purchases!
Ask about the shipping special to ship wine to your dad. 10am-5pm
www.roberthallwinery.com
JUNE 21
Fathers Day Celebration at Castoro Cellars
Celebrate Father's Day with a free, live music performance by The Martin Paris
Band! Bring a blanket and let Castoro supply you with some Dam Fine Wine.
Higgie's BBQ will be here smokin' up some great options for lunch! 1-4pm
www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 27
SLO Folks Concert: Laurence Juber
at Castoro Cellars
Laurence Juber visits Castoro Cellars for Junes SLO Folks performance.
This magical concert will be held under the stars. $22/Person
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING IN JULY
Beti Kristofrt Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Several different pieces will be displayed by an array of local artists. Join
Castoro Cellars as they welcome this beautiful art to the gallery.
www.castorocellars.com
JULY 4
Fourth of July Weekend Specials at Robert Hall Winery
Join Robert Hall for some tasty nibbles in the tasting room and fabulous
discounts on wines. Get a 10% discount on three bottles, a 20% discount on six
bottles and a 30% discount on twelve bottles. 10am-5pm
www.roberthallwinery.com

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APRIL 19
Art & Wine Bar at Vina Robles Winery
Come awaken your creativity at vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar as
you enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends. The vina Robles Art and Wine
Bar is a unique combination of painting class and wine party. All materials for
creating your masterpiece will be provided. A glass of wine is also included in
the cost. Additional wine and charcuterie plates will be available for purchase.
$50, 1-3pm, www.vinarobles.com

MAY 10
Mothers Day Brunch at Eberle Winery
Bring family and friends to eberle and celebrate mom! enjoy the beautiful
scenery of the estate vineyard, listen to music by Jan & Ted, indulge in a
delicious brunch buffet catered by Paso Terra Restaurant and eberle wines!
$40/adults (wine included), $15/young adults (6-13), children under 5 are free!
www.eberlewinery.com

MAY 12
Rhone Rangers Hot Tuesdays
at Brecon Estate
Save the date! Its Mourvredre night and all the best wineries will be pouring
world class examples at Brecon estate. essential to book in advance.
www.breconestate.com

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JULY 4
Independence Day Open House
at Eos Winery
Red, white and sangria! Join eos for an afternoon of fun with great sangria,
kielbasa sausage and wine brownies. Listen to live music while planning
horseshoes and bocce ball as well. tastingroom@eosvintage.com
www.eosvintage.com
JULY 11
Vineyard Tour & Lunch
at Vina Robles Winery
Save the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join vina Robles
for a vineyard tour and lunch. 11am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com
JULY 11 & 18
Blending Event at Opolo Vineyards
Join Opolo in the barrel room as they gather the graduated cylinders and lab
coats for one of the most anticipated events of the year. This is your chance to
taste, mix, and create what you deem to be the perfect blend. every new
"winemaker" will get to create a magnum of their special Bordeaux blend to
take home. The "expert tasting panel" will judge your wines and find the best
blend. The winemaker with the winning blend will receive an etched double
magnum of their unique Opolo blend as a trophy! 3pm, www.opolo.com
ONGOING IN AUGUST
Wine Aroma Sensory Station at Robert Hall Winery
every day in August, you can test your nose with the Robert Hall wine aroma
sensory station. Wine taste afterward to see if you can identify the aromas in
their wines. You'll be amazed at the number of aromas your nose can detect!
10am-6pm, www.roberthallwinery.com
AUGUST 8
Sentio Under the Stars
at SummerWood Winery & Inn
Save the date! enjoy an evening under the stars as you indulge in a
multi-course, seasonally inspired dinner, prepared by Chef Kelly Wangard and
paired with future, current and library vintages of SummerWood's exquisite
Bordeaux-blend, Sentio. 6-9:30pm, info@summerwoodwine.com
ww.summerwoodwine.com
SEPTEMBER 19
Wine & Music Pairing
at Vina Robles Winery
Save the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join vina Robles
for a fun wine and music pairing. 10am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Beaverstock at Castoro Cellars
The rumors are true... Castoro Cellars is hosting Beaverstock again!
Beaverstock 2015 will take feature two days of wine-loving, peace and music
in the vineyard! There will be a great lineup or musicians and artists, so get
your tickets early. 2 day pass is $50, www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 17
Harvest Festival Dinner at Opolo Vineyards
Roll up your pants and get ready to stomp! In between grape stomping,
ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades, and of course, fabulous Opolo wine,
we will be treating you to some of Opolo's finest food. The menu will include
whole roasted lamb, Sarma, chicken, pork and all the extras. More details
to come! www.opolo.com

Master the Art of Wine and Cheese


at Tolosa Winery

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is
paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony.
11am-4pm, RSvP at 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

enjoy $5 pints and $8 glasses of wine during happy hour from 4:30-7pm!
Bottles of wine to go are also 10% off. www.corksncrowns.com

Cupcakes & Sparkling Wine


at Corks n Crowns

APRIL 19
Create Your Own Flight
at Stephen Ross Winery
Create your own flight of Stephen Ross wine with plenty of choices, including
library wines, unreleased wines, large format bottles and more open this day.
Select five wines to create your own flight. This is a rare opportunity for
Stephen Ross. $10/Person, 1-4pm, www.stephenrosswine.com

ONGOING DAILY

APRIL 25
Comparative Barrel Tasting in the Cellar
at Stephen Ross Winery
Taste the impact of a new, French oak barrel. These will be wines from the
2014 vintage, new barrels, old barrels and different coopers. Taste the 2013
vintage Chardonnays in comparison as well. $15/.Person, 1-4pm
www.stephenrosswine.com
APRIL 30
Barrels in Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo
In San Luis Obispos historic downtown Mission Plaza, SLO Wine Country will
celebrate it's 25th year of great wines, delicious food and the grown here,
made here" locavore experience! early entry vIP ticketholders will be able to
sample reserve wines during the first hour beginning at 4:30pm, with general
admission ticketholders attending from 5:30-7:30pm. Wineries and famed
local chefs will offer a blissful sampling of specialty cuisine with an array of
fine wines. www.slowine.com
JUNE 19-21
Live Oak Music Festival
The Live Oak Music Festival is held at Live Oak Camp, about twenty minutes
west of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the river valley that feeds Cachuma Lake,
the site is filled with old oaks that provide restful shade and pristine beauty.
The focus of the Live Oak Music Festival is, of course, musicians from all over
the United States. This hub of the festival is the gathering place for everyone
to hear and see some of the finest entertainers anywhere do what they do
best: play music. Times and ticket prices vary. www.liveoakfest.org

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

ONGOING
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Unique day trips, including bicycling the
legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big Sur and kayaking. Trips include
transportation, gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119
Bike rentals available. Call 888-873-5610 for reservations.
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com/index.asp

JUNE 26
Summer Roll Out
at Deep Sea Tasting Room
enjoy a delicious five course meal paired with Deep Sea and Conway Family
wines; Winemaker Andrew Adam will host this intimate dining experience.
enjoy newly-released Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir before anyone else!
$50, $40/Members, 6-8pm, www.conwayfamilywines.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS
San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce,
sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops,
listen to live music. 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com

APRIL 16-18
12th Annual California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara
experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of
Californias finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods samples and lively
music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it
with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads,
cheeses, olive oils and so much more. enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun,
food and music at the biggest wine festival under the sun!
www.californiawinefestival.com

$5 for 3 cupcakes with a sparkling wine flight for $10. 11:30am


805-845-8600, www.corksandcrowns.com

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON/


LOS OLIVOS
Wine on Tap at Costa de Oro

Come try their Wine on Tap! We have white and red available for $7/glass and
$5/glass for Wine Club members! Growlers available for enjoying at home.
www.cdowinery.com

Friday Night Wine Down


at Costa de Oro

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Great way to start your weekend! enjoy live music, wine tasting and food by
Chef Rick. Please make food reservations, $12/plate 5-8pm, 805-922-1468
www.cdowinery.com/tasting
ONGOING IN APRIL UNTIL APRIL 22
Spring Food Drive at Zaca Mesa
Wineries all along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail will be supporting local food
shelters this spring. Simply bring in two non-perishable food items for do
APRIL 4
Craft Dinner at Babis Beer Emporium
with Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray will host a very special and exclusive craft dinner to unveil a
new and exciting adventure for Andrew and the Firestone Walker Barrelworks
family. This craft dinner will showcase the new and extremely limited
production of Feral vinifera, a skillfully crafted cuvee. Join in on this tasty
creation to thrill your senses and enjoy a rare opportunity to share dinner with
the many brains behind your new favorite brew. $65
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
APRIL 4
Easter Eggstravaganza
at Andrew Murray Vineyards
Bring the whole family out and join Andrew Murray vineyards for easter fun at
the estate Winery. We will be hosting several easter egg games and activities
culminating in the easter egg Hunt. Anyone who finds a Golden egg will be
the big winner of the day! All bunnies of all ages are encouraged to
participate. After all the eggs are found, enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace
while the kids play on our lawn. Please RSvP for your spot. $20, 11am
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
APRIL 5
Easter Potluck & Egg Hunt
at Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Join Martian Ranch for easter festivitiesfun for the entire family! Send an
email to admin@martianvineyard.com for all the details. 11am-2pm
www.martianvineyard.com
APRIL 11
Vineyard Dog Hike at Zaca Mesa Winery
enjoy a relaxing and beautiful dog hike through Zaca Mesa's vineyards with
Winemaker eric Mohseni and Associate Winemaker Kristin Bryden. Bring your
furry friend! After the hike, Lunch will be catered by Chef John Harness of
Custom Cuisine and include St. Louis style BBQ ribs, broccoli & pasta salad,
ranch style beans and garlic bread. $45/Person, $35/Members, 10am-2pm
www.zacamesa.com
APRIL 11
Live Music & St. BBQ at Zaca Mesa Winery
Join Zaca Mesa for an afternoon of live music by Billy Manzik and delicious
St. Louis style BBQ. $25, 12-3pm, www.zacamesa.com

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APRIL 11
Vertical Pinot Noir Tasting
at Stephen Ross Winery
Winemaker Stephen Ross will lead guests through the decades, offering a
vertical tasting of four vintages of their edna valley AvA Pinot Noir, going back
to the 1990s. experience how the edna valley AvAs close proximity to the
Pacific makes it a unique and ideal growing location for Pinot Noir.
$15/Person, 1-4pm, www.stephenrosswine.com

APRIL 23-26
Vintners Spring Weekend
The Santa Barbara vintners bring you a full weekend of wine and food fun!
Join them at various tasting rooms throughout the weekend and at the Grand
Tasting on April 25th at River view Park in Buellton. events, dates and times
vary; see website for details. www.sbvintnersweekend.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH


Art Gallery Events Art After Dark
Art galleries stay open late to host receptions with wine & cheese.
Downtown San Luis Obispo. 6-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org

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APRIL 18
Inaugural Member Carne Asada Party
at Coquelicot
Join wine club directors and friends at Coquelicot for the first annual Carne
Asada BBQ party! They will be providing the best carne asada tacos, authentic
homemade salsas and guacamole. They will also be serving delicious and
refreshing new release wines with this amazing BBQ. $10, 12-4pm
www.coquelicotwines.com
APRIL 18
Spring Farm-to-Table Dinner
at Zaca Mesa Winery
Join Zaca Mesa for a beautiful evening in their rustic courtyard with food
catered by Chef John Harness of Custom Cuisine and Chef Pascale Beale author
of Salade. enjoy a menu full of delicious appetizers, spring pea salad, carrot
soup, an entre of lamb prepared three ways and a decadent pots de crme
dessert. $120/Person, $105/Members, 6-8pm, www.zacamesa.com
APRIL 18
Spring Open House
at Andrew Murray Vineyards
This is the first open house of the special 25th Anniversary year, exclusively for
loyal wine club members and their guests! Andrew will be digging into his
wine library to share wines from the last 25 years! Savor and even purchase
some of these treasures while you listen to some great live music from local
talent and sample appetizers from local eateries. 11am-2pm
$10, complimentary for club members, www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com

SANTA YNEZ/SOLVANG

ONGOING THURSDAYS
Blind Tastings at Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! The challenge
is to see how well your palate remembers and learn what these wines taste
like at the same time. 4-7pm, $15, Members receive 15% off
www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmer's Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pm
www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Wine (and Beer) Walk
Sample two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logo
glass and a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only
$20, 3-7pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

Solvang Third Wednesday

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH


Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms & professional offices offer
special discounts and sales all day! Shop and discover Solvangs unique stores
and boutiques while enjoy craft beer, local wine and great food at the various
stops along the way. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
APRIL 10
Friday Night Wine Class
at Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Join Wandering Dog for an evening of Garagiste Festival faves! They are the
retail entity for the festival and will be featuring six of their favorite wines
from the two day line-up. This is a great way to discover new producers and
sample wines that are super small production. $35, $30/wine club members
Reservations necessary. 6-7pm, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

JULY 18
Bacon & Barrels Grand Tasting
with Buttonwood Winery
everything's better with bacon, right? Join Buttonwood and their colleagues
from local restaurants, breweries and distilleries to "praise the lard" in this
annual paean to pork. 12-5pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
AUGUST 22
All Farm Dinner with Buttonwood Winery
Save the date! Tickets will first go on sale to our Imbibers Club members on a
first-come, first-served basis. 5:30pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
AUGUST 29
Grape Stomp Party at Sevtap
Join Sevtap for an afternoon of grape stomping fun during the end of harvest
season! 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com

LOS ALAMOS/LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING
Wine Blending
at Terravant Winery Restaurant
experience blending wine like a professional winemaker! Blend a variety of
wines to your liking and then enjoy the fruits of your label. Want to bottle it
up and take it home? No problem! Blend, bottle and then take it home to
enjoy again in the future. Terravant also hosts wine blending parties!
For more information, call 805-656-4742. www.avantwines.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS - SATURDAYS
Live Music at Terravant Winery Restaurant
Join Terravant every Thursday through Sunday from 6-9pm for live music
in the restaurant. www.avantwines.com
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Papa Joes Wine Class
at Terravant Winery Restaurant
Please RSvP for these monthly events. Taste and explore different wine
regions, learning the history of various appellations, and select tapas dishes to
pair with regional wines on the agenda. This two-hour long course is an
experience you dont to miss! $40+tax, 6-8pm, www.avantwines.com
APRIL 17-19
Lompoc SpringFest
A weekend celebration featuring arts and craft exhibitors, carnival rides and
games, food booths, live entertainment, a car show (Saturday), a BBQ Shoot
Out (Saturday), and a motorcycle show (Sunday). No pets are allowed in the
park during the festival. Open 11 am to 6 pm each day. Carnival hours: April
17 opens at noon, April 18 opens at 10am; and April 19 opens at 11 am.
www.lompocvalleyfestivals.com
JUNE 13
Chardonnay Release Party at Foley Estates
Save the date for the Chardonnay release party at Foley estates! Check back for
more information; details coming soon. 2-6pm, www.foleywines.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH


Food Truck Friday at Four Brix Winery
Join Four Brix Winery for Food Truck Friday, hosted the first Friday of every
month! Celebrate with Chef Tim in the BrixHouse with his farm to table menu
and enjoy delights from local food trucks. 5-8pm, www.fourbrixwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Gourmet Pizza at Four Brix Winery
Gourmet pizzas may include roasted artichokes, prosciutto, spinach, specialty
cheeses and even a gluten-free option. Menu varies monthly, but one thing
will never change how great they taste with Four Brix wine! For six or more,
call 805-256-6006 or email infor@fourbrixwine.com to make a reservation.
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS
Afternoon Blues at Plan B Wine Cellars
From April 4 through September 5, join Plan B Wine Cellars on the first
Saturday of every month for an afternoon of live blues music. Bring a chair,
and enjoy great wine and food from local food trucks. 3:30-6pm
www.planbwinecellars.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Second Sunday Suppers
at Plan B Wine Cellars
Join Plan B Wine Cellars for an evening of delicious food and live music. In the
month of March, food truck Confusion will be at the winery while Alchemy
Band and Desserts to Die For play live music. Bring a lawn chair because tables
fill up fast! 4:30-7pm, www.planbwinecellars.com
APRIL 9
Paint & Sip at Four Brix Winery
Join Four Brix Winery and Red Brick Gallery for a fun evening where great
wine and fun painting come together. You will learn the techniques to paint
your own acrylic whimsical tree painting. You can choose your own colors and
add your own flair to your painting. $39/person, 6-8:30pm
www.fourbrixwine.com
JUNE 7
Casa Pacifica Wine & Food Festival
at CSU Chanel Island in Camarillo
Patrons may sample and sip as many delightful foods and beverages as they
desire as often as they wish. The day also features continuous live entertainment and the largest silent auction in ventura County. All proceeds benefit
Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families in Santa Barbara and ventura
Counties. $125, 12-5pm www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com

LOS ANGELES COUNTY


APRIL 26
27th Annual Vintage Bouquet of Food &
Wine Extravaganza with Turiya Wines
The Barristers of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar
Foundation cordially invite you to this fabulous event, at Greystone Mansion
in Beverly Hills. Turiya Wines will be onsite at the event, pouring their wines!
12-4pm, www.turiyawines.com

Check the website for many more events:


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VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING THURSDAYS
$5 Glasses of Wine on Thursdays
at Sunland Vintage Winery
Stop in at Sunland vintage Winery every Thursday for a special $5 glass of
wine! www.sunlandvinetagewinery.com
ONGOING 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Tantalizing Thursday
at Sunland Vintage Winery
every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Sunland vintage will have a food
truck on site. Wine by the glass is only $5! www.sunlandvintagewinery.com

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Loire Valley vs. Central Coast Wine Class
at Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Join Wandering Dog for an evening of Loire valley and Central Coast wines!
They will be featuring the Loire valley, France in their April Travelers Wine Club
shipment and are excited to compare these wines with wines from the Central
Coast. This is the perfect class for people who love Cabernet Franc and Chenin
Blanc. $35, $30/wine club members, 6-7pm
www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

JULY 17
Bacon & Barrels Dinner
at Buttonwood Winery
enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring bacon or pork belly in each course, all
paired with our estate-grown Buttonwood Farm wines all set in the ambiance
of our barrel room. 5-9pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

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VINA ROBLES
VINEYARDS & WINERY
Blending European Inspiration
with California Character
BY BeTHANY RHINe

I want Vina Robles to express a unique balance of European


heritage and American opportunity. As individuals, we are rooted in
the Old World. As viticulturists and winemakers, we are empowered
by the New World. But both worlds bring value to what we do, and
we endeavor to capture this distinction in our wines.
Owner Hans Nef
And that is just what Hans Nef and his standout team at Vina
Robles Vineyards & Winery have been doing. The serene property
nestled among oak-dotted hillsides in Paso Robles off of 46 East
provides fine wines, estate vineyard views, an enchanting Hospitality
Center, and the most captivating local and premier events that
capture the whole body of the arts.

The Wines

VINA ROBLES VINEYARDS & WINERY


Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Winter) & 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Summer)
3700 Mill Rd, Paso Robles, 93446
(805) 227-4812 | www.vinarobles.com

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Vina Robles wines richly express owner Hans Nefs philosophy of


uniting the balance and delicacy of European wines with the clean,
bright fruit of his California estate vineyards. The wines deliver bold
flavors, elegant tannins and natural acidity for food-friendly and
well-structured wines that speak true to the Paso Robles appellation.
Look for these results exemplified in the Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite

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Sirah, Petit Verdot and especially in the acclaimed Suendero blend.

The Estate Vineyards

HOME TO EDNA VALLEYS MOST

The complex soils and subtly varied microclimates of the estate


vineyards allow Vina Robles to specialize in distinct varietals
including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Petite Sirah,
Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and more for a total of 20 varieties.
The Nef family planted the first of their estate vineyards in 1997.
Today, six estate vineyards are affectionately cared for under the
leadership of Sukhy Sran using progressive and sustainable practices
to ensure a premium quality.
The main estate vineyards include: Huerhuero Vineyard, Jardine
Vineyard, Creston Valley Vineyard, Pleasant Valley Vineyard and
Adelaida Springs Ranch. The wines produced reflect the unique
qualities of each individual vineyard. Vina Robles only selects the top
15% of its total acreage for its own label.

DRINK IT ALL IN.

The Hospitality Center


Paso Robles wine country is fully embodied at the Vina Robles
Hospitality Center. The tasting room is the heart of the Hospitality
Center with awe-inspiring architecture that brings you vaulted
ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and picturesque wine country
views to complement the most elegant and cordial setting for
experiencing Vina Robles wines.
Seven tasting options are available. Select the Estate Tasting for a
celebration of the diversity and versatility of Paso Robles wine. The
Reserve Tasting of the Cuve Collection brings you three limitededition red blends known as the crown of the Vina Robles
portfolio, in addition to select special releases. These wines reflect
harmony, synergy and complexity for the ultimate expression of
Winemaker Kevin Willenborgs art of blending. Privately hosted
Wine and Cheese or Wine and Chocolate experiences are available or
opt for a charcuterie plate, gourmet lunch or group tasting.
Before departing the Hospitality Center, make sure to peruse the
marketplace for artisanal foods, gourmet gifts and fine Swiss imports.

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Events and the Vina Robles Amphitheatre


Public events are a standard occurrence throughout the year at
Vina Robles. Look for live music, winemaker dinners, wine
appreciation seminars and more as the Vina Robles team embraces
the classic pairings of the arts with wine and food. Coming up in
April and May, dont miss the creative art and wine bar experience;
guests will be provided with the materials to create their own
canvasall while sipping on Vina Robles wine. Aprils art and wine
bar experience features the Tree Hugger painting on April 19th and
Mothers Day, May 10th, features Spring Trees. Join Vina Robles for
an afternoon of creativity and wine.
The addition of the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in 2013 has added
even more great opportunities for arts and wine enthusiasts to enjoy
the premises. 3,300 seats and a style reflecting the California
Missions offers modern amenities alongside first class hospitality. The
Amphitheatre season runs April through November with a 2015
line-up featuring Steely Dan, Willie Nelson and Joe Bonamassa.

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ON THE COVER CORNER

CASTORO CELLARS
This spring and summer, prepare for
music, fun and Dam Fine Wine.
SUBMITTeD

CASTORO CELLARS
Open Daily 10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.
1315 North Bethel Road | Templeton, 93465
(805) 238-0725 | (888) DAM-FINe | www.castorocellars.com
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April is one of our favorite months here at Castoro Cellars and for
good reason! April is Earth Month and that makes it a perfect time to
reflect on, celebrate and continue our relationship with Mother
Nature. Since its inception, Castoro Cellars has been focused on
sustainability, organic farming and working with Mother Nature to
make the best wines possible. It isnt always easy and it keeps you on
your toes, but that is what makes farming so gratifying!
This year we are proud to be hosting the annual Earth Day Food
and Wine Festival on Saturday April 18th. The festival is a benefit
event that supports farmworker education and sustainable agriculture
research, conducted by the Vineyard Team (vineyardteam.org), which
is a collaboration of growers, wineries, consultants, researchers and
natural resource professionals dedicated to promoting sustainable
winegrowing on Californias Central Coast. The main event will take
place in our beautiful Meadow, the same wonderful location that
plays host to our annual Beaverstock Music Festival. Vendors from all
over the Central Coast will be providing an amazing variety of food,
wine, beer and live music. This is truly one of the Central Coasts
premier events and we couldnt be happier to be a part of it!
After hosting Beaverstock in the Meadow on year one, we
instantly knew we were on to something special. Not only was the

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event a barrel full of fun, the venue was absolutely magical. After
many long debates, we decided to keep the festival alive and see if we
could build something special in the community. In the past two
years, we have learned so much from the event and we cant wait to
make this year even better. We have chosen the weekend of
September 19th and 20th for Beaverstock and are currently working
on an amazing musical lineup. Like last year, we will feature local
food vendors, beer, artists and Dam Fine Wine. The event will be all
ages with games and activities for kids, and plenty of entertainment
throughout the day. This is an event you wont want to miss so stay
tuned, as more details will be coming soon.
With spring, we enter a time of year we all love, as the weather is
amazing and not yet as hot as the coming summer months. Starting
in May, our outdoor summer concerts begin with the Lazy Locals
series followed by a number of SLO Folks concerts throughout the
summer. If youve never experienced an outdoor concert at Castoro
Cellars, there will be plenty of opportunities this summer and we
cant recommend them enough. There really is nothing better than
listening to wonderful music with friends, while enjoying great wines
and warm weather. As always, there are a lot of exciting things
happening at Castoro Cellars and we look forward to seeing you this
spring and summer.

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PASOLIVO OLIVE OIL


Your Mothers Day Destination
BY BeTHANY RHINe

PASOLIVO OLIVE OIL


Open daily 11:00am to 5:00pm
8530 vineyard Drive, Paso Robles 93446
(805) 227-0186 | www.pasolivo.com

As Mothers Day approaches, Pasolivo invites you to give mom the


gift of fun, beauty and health delivered in a package of fruitiness,
bitterness and pungency. If you are familiar with olive oils, then you
will recognize those three descriptors as the positive attributes
associated with the freshest and most succulent olive oils. Pasolivo
produces some of the best with their big, bold farm fresh Paso Robles
olive oils sourced from their orchards that were recently expanded
with the addition of 550 newly planted trees for a total tree count
reaching over 6,000 trees and 11 olive varietals. Organic and
sustainable practices are utilized from start to finish to create not only
the most palatable oils, but to ensure you will receive the oils
numerous health benefits.
This Mothers Day take mom on a journey through the west side
of Paso Robles where tucked away among fine wineries and
picturesque scenery you will find Pasolivo Ranch beckoning you to
an afternoon of all things olive oil. The tasting experience is designed
to help you choose olive oils that fit well with your everyday cooking
while also introducing your palate to new sensations and provoking
your culinary creativity. A variety of salts and spices are tasted right
alongside the oils for a rich and complete experience while dressing
recipe cards are available for each unique olive oil. Select a favorite or
new recipe to try, gather the ingredients and you are ready to prepare
a fresh condiment at home.
Complement your unique tasting experience with a tour of the
Italian Pieralisi Major 2 continuous press where the magic of coldpressing solely hand-picked olives occurs. Tasting and press tours are
always complementary and a serene picnic area is also available for
your recreational use.
If you cant make it to Pasolivo for Mothers Day, they will happily
prepare the perfect gift because mom still deserves the health and
beauty benefits of olive oil. Specialty gift baskets are designed just for
mom in three unique themes: pampering bath and body, easy-toprepare salad dressing kits and beautifully designed dipping sets. You
are also encouraged to create a custom built gift basket if one of the
premade ones doesnt quite fit your needs. Choose from a selection of
organic and all natural products including gluten free cake and pizza
dough mixes alongside jams, tapenades, mustards, pasta sauces and
vinegars. Select an olive wood cutting board, a specialty dipping dish
or utensil kit to complete your gift. Customized online ordering
directly from the Pasolivo website is also availableyour gift will
ship directly to mom.

The Future of Pasolivo Ranch


A year of anticipation is upon us as Pasolivos expansion efforts are

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underway to create a new tasting


room, event space and vacation
destination. The tasting room will
offer the same great complementary
experience while the event space
will include a commercial kitchen
for the likes of chef demos, specialty
pairings, coursed dinners and the
potential for cooking classes.
Vacation rentals are also a part of
the plan with convenient access to
stunning hiking trails on the
property. Keep an eye out for grand
opening events by visiting the
newly launched Pasolivo website
and connecting with them on social
media.

Recent Accolades
2014 was a winning year for
Pasolivo as they won at least one
award at all the competitions they
entered. They are especially proud
of the double gold the California
Blend won in the New York and Los
Angeles International Olive Oil
Competitions. Additionally,
Pasolivos Signature Extra Virgin
made Der Feinschmeckers top 200
list of 2014. They were the only
U.S. olive oil producer to receive
this recognition from Germanys
leading gourmet magazine.

Join the Press Club


Get Pasolivos award-winning
olive oils, including limited
availability blends reserved
exclusively for Club members along
with specialty foods, luxurious bath
and body products, recipe ideas and
health tips delivered directly to your
door in two annual shipments.
Additional benefits include access
to Club-only events and 15% off all
purchases made throughout the
year.
Visit Pasolivo this month for the
release of their latest vintage of olive
oils.

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PASO ROBLES
Thomas Hill Organics 1305 Park St; 805.226.5888
Villa Creek 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000
Enoteca 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834
Bistro Laurent 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191
Artisan 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084
Paso Inn and Steakhouse 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660
ixl Cortile 608 12th St; 805.226.0300
Buona Tavola 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600
La Cosecha 835 12th St; 805.237.0019
Estrella 815 12th St; 805.226.5406
Roberts 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Novo 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986
Firestone Grill 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001
Cafe Roma 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800
Mamas Meatball 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861
Palazzo Giuseppes 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922
Luna Red 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243

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Spanish Cuisine

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French Cuisine

American Bistro

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Latin Cuisine

American Cuisine

International Cuisine
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MORRO BAY
Dorns 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415

Specialty in Seafood & Chicken

PISMO BEACH
Steamers 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711
Giuseppes 891 Price St; 805.773.2870

Seafood
Italian Cuisine

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY


Hitching Post 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151
Steakhouse

Hitching Post II 406 e Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676
Steakhouse

Full of Life Flatbread 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400
American and Pizza

Bell Street Market 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609
American/Cafe

Original Roadhouse Grill 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse

Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820
New American

Los Olivos Cafe Petros 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine


The Ballard Inn 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770
French/Asian Fusion

Trattoria Grappolo 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899
Italian

Root 246 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681
Contemporary American Cuisine

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

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Julienne 138 e Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine
The Shellfish Company 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood
The Wine Cask 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463
Contemporary American
Olio Pizzeria 11 W victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699
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

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VENTURA COUNTY
Le Petit Cafe Bakery 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, ventura; 805.642.1191
French
Sugar Beets 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777
New American Cuisine
La Dolce Vita 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878
Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine
Tierra Sur Restaurant 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560
Mediterranean

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Three Wine & Culinary


Events in Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach announces three extraordinary Wine & Culinary
Events coming this spring and summer to their welcoming coastal
mecca: The International Chardonnay Symposium, Wine Waves
& Beyond and Taste of Pismo. A classic California beach town and
a distinguished Wine & Waves vacation destination, Pismo
Beach offers oceanfront resorts, pristine beaches, breathtaking
sunsets, adjacent world class wine regions, downtown winetasting
rooms, restaurants, boutiques and entertainment for all lifestyles.

Mamas Meatball
Fine Italian Restaurant & Catering in San Luis Obispo
Ask locals or somebody in the restaurant businessa bartender, a
waiter, even a bus boywhat they think of Mamas Meatball in San
Luis Obispo and their eyes roll towards the heavens as they breathe a
deep sigh; that is how good Mamas Meatball is. Set in a small
courtyard off of one of the towns main streets in a place called the
Old Creamery, Mamas Meatball is actually divided in two. On the
right is the takeout where people line up to get their orders of
meatballs and more. To the left, fronted by a huge-trunked tree and a
water fountain, is the intimate restaurant with its mural of the
Mediterranean across the back.
Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under owner and chef Nicola
Allegretta, offers a wide range of authentic Italian dishes. Among
them are half a dozen soups, a long list of salads (including grilled
salmon and a refreshing pear and gorgonzola), some wonderful
antipasto choices, both hot and cold paninis (including, of course,
one made with meatballs) and plenty of pasta dishesthe Ravioli di
Pollo all Vodka, homemade ravioli filled with chicken and served in a
vodka sauce, cannot go unmentioned. There is also a heady selection
of meat and fish dishes as well as any number of traditional and
specialty pizzas, and some far too-tempting desserts.
For a visit to the most authentic fine Italian restaurant in town,
head to Mamas Meatball, located in the Old Creamery plaza at 570
Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo.

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11th Annual Taste of Pismo, A Premier Wine & Culinary Event April 25
Enjoy a day of unforgettable pleasure and the chance to taste
the authentic savoir-faire of this charming seaside town at this
outstanding event. Bringing together delicious samplings of local
cuisine with premium Central Coast wineries and microbreweries,
all in one exceptional location on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park
overlooking the sea from 12 to 4 p.m. www.pismochamber.com

Wine, Waves & Beyond Central Coast Longboard Classic, April 29-May 3
Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and San Luis Obispo will host the 6th
Annual Wine Waves & Beyond, celebrating both the art of classic
California surfing and Central Coast winemaking. Enjoy five days of
fun events, embrace the love of Californias traditional surfing
culture, experience Central Coast wines, artisan brews, local
California farm-fresh and seaport-inspired cuisine, as well as great
music and artwork throughout these amiable coastal communities.
WW&B activities include: Surf Film NightBig Waves on the Big
Screen, Central Coast Veterans Golf Classic, Rabobanks Barrel to
Barrel, Winemakers Dinner: Celebrating the Harvest with
GleanSLO, Still Frothy Surf Contest, Annual VW Classic Car Show
and the 805 Classic Beach Party. Proceeds from WW&B are
donated to Glean SLO.
www.WineWavesandBeyond.com

Chardonnay Symposium, May 27-30


Pismo Beach and Avila Beach will host the 7th Annual
International Chardonnay Symposium 2015 bringing together top
Chardonnay producers from around the world. Gain a deeper
appreciation of one of the worlds noble grapes during an indepth, three-day immersion in the Chardonnay Symposiums
vineyard-to-glass series of seminars including: grand tastings,
educational panels, winemaker luncheons and dinners, winery
and vineyard tours, and winery tastings. The 7th Annual
International Chardonnay Symposium 2015 is proud to call
Pismo Beach and Avila Beach home, partnering with several hotels
in these two charming, seaside towns to provide luxury
accommodations located on destination beaches, only minutes
from the top-shelf wineries of SLO Wine Country.
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Wine Tasting in

ts 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. 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.

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.

More than 200 wineries produce


critically acclaimed vintages in
Paso Robles, Edna Valley and
Arroyo Grande Valley. Visitors can
head out along the gorgeous
country roads to sip their way
through the vineyards.
For more information on San Luis
Obispo County, go to visitslo.com
or visit www.pasowine.com.

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A dedicated tasting attendant


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a tasting of five Eos wines
while you enjoy a delicious
catered lunch.
$35 per person
Advance reservations are required.
Please call to schedule
your experience.

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7th Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend


Join San Luis Obispo County
wineries on this special weekend
as they raise funds for Woods
Humane Society! Choose from
over 60 wineries throughout San
Luis Obispo County on April
25th and 26th, and enjoy wine
country while supporting a great
cause. Pet loving wine drinkers
can help their four-legged friends
by visiting any of the
participating wineries and a
portion of the proceeds will be
go to Woods Humane Society.
Wine 4 Paws is a weekend
when the Central Coast wineries
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proceeds with Woods Humane
Society in San Luis Obispo. It
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Find Your Favorites

Brecon Estate Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2200


Calcareous Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289

Castoro Cellars Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-DAM-FINE

Chamisal Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-9463

Donati Family VIneyard Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 238-0676

Eberle Winery Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607

Edna Valley Vineyard Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-5855

Eos Estate Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050

Hunt Cellars Daily 10:30am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600

J. Lohr Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772

Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000

Michael Gill Cellars Fri Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668
Opolo Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593

Peachy Canyon Winery Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918

Robert Hall Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1616

Rotta Winery/Siot Vineyards Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510

Roxo Port Cellars Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-1600


Riverstar Vineyards Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0086

San Antonio Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600


Stephen Ross Wine Cellars Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318

SummerWood Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-1365


Tackitt Family Vineyards Daily 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490

Talley Vineyards Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446

Vina Robles Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812


Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 788-6300

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BY CHARLeS NeAve
For the most part, going wine
tasting is about the easiest thing in
the world, especially in California
where wineries and tasting rooms
abound. Mostly, wine tasting is a
matter of doing a little research and
planning your day. 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.

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.
Be sure to nibble during the day and
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.
Dont be afraid to ask questions. 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 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.
If there is a particular wine you want to
try and it is not on the list, ask. Most
tasting rooms are happy to pour a
little if you show enthusiasm.

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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.

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APRIL 2015

TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK

EOS ESTATE WINERY


BY KIM MURPHY RODRIGUeS

Passionate Wines from Paso Robles


A popular wine tasting destination in Paso Robles since the mid80s, Eos winery's name originates from the passionate Greek
Goddess of Dawn, who, according to legend, opened the gates of
heaven each morning allowing the sun to rise. At Eos, the wines
reflect the same passion with a focus on producing great wines
dense reds, complex whites and luscious dessert wines. Acquired by
Foley Family Wines in 2010, the Eos Tasting Room is located on the
corner of Airport Road and Highway 46 East. With an ample
selection of wines from throughout California, the Eos Tasting Room
has the perfect wine for each and every visitor.
The extensive tasting menu offers opportunities for guests to
enjoy a public tasting for $10 or indulge in a private tasting for $15.
For those seeking a food and wine experience, a private tasting
combined with a lunch prepared by the on-site Stein's Catering is
available, with options from $35-$45 per person; please call at least
48 hours in advance to make reservations for the private tasting and
lunch experience. The tasting room's featured wine flight is diverse in
its presentation, including a crisp Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc
and a multi-layered Central Coast Chardonnay, followed by a robust
Petite Sirah with bold, dark fruit flavors. An exclusive selection of
Reserve wines are available, including a single varietal Roussanne, a
Napa Valley Zinfandel and a multi-layered Paso Robles Cabernet
Sauvignon. Zinfandel enthusiasts are in for an incredible adventure
as they taste their way through the Russian River Valley, Amador
County and Dry Creek Valley travels all in one perfect tasting
experience, with a culminating taste of Algunas Dias Reserve
Zinfandel from Paso Robles. For those with a sweeter palate, a
Botrytised Semillon from Chalk Hill and a traditional Port from
Hames Valley are just two of the Sweet Wine Flight dessert wines.
Spend an afternoon at the Eos Tasting Room, where an ample
terrace and garden beckon you to relax and enjoy a glass of wine,
paired with a delicious food pairing. They also offer a wide-selection
of specialty food items, including the local favorites Leo Leo Gelato,
olive oil and vinegar from Olives de Oro, and chocolates from the
nearby Cal Poly University. Plan your special event at Eos, with
interior and exterior locations offering the perfect setting for
corporate retreats and private celebrations.
Coming up in May, join Eos for a Mother's Day Wine Brunch on
Sunday, May 10th. Brunch will be prepared by Stein's BBQ &
Catering. $40/general, $30/Wine Club, $15/children and those under
age five are free. For reservations or more information, please call
(805) 591-8050 Ext. 1 or visit www.eosvintage.com. Eos is located at
2300 Airport Road in Paso Robles; the tasting room is open daily
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Perfect Pairs
Baileyana Winery
A Versatile Pairing
Oak Roasted Salmon with Baileyana Firepeak
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Pairing wine with food can be intimidating but with a little
experimentation and making sure youre stocked with a great
bottle of wine, you are already on the path toward success.
Think outside of the box; it doesnt have to be one wine
paired with one course. In fact, break the rules a little. With this
particular recipe, Baileyana Winery has offered a red and white
option that will transform your dish beautifully. Choose one, or
try them both side by side if you prefer!
Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grapes that originated
from the highly acclaimed Burgundy region in France. These
grapes thrive in cool climates, much like within the AVA
(American Viticulture Area) of Edna Valley, where Baileyanas
estate Firepeak vineyard resides. The vineyard is a mere 5.4
miles from the Pacific coast. The cool, coastal climate and rocky,
clay-loam soil attributes to a very favorable flavor profile in the
wines. Each wine has a balanced acidity, subtle fruit
components, and hints of spice and vanilla which are attributed
to the French oak barrels utilized during the maturation of the
wines.
Some might ask, Salmon with white? or Fish with red? It
may be surprising, but because of salmons dense flavor profile
and heavy texture, it can not only stand up to a Pinot Noir, but
also not overwhelm a Chardonnay. By charring the salmon, it
adds more complexity to the dish, giving it a roasted component
The spices of the recipepeppercorns, coriander seeds, bay
leaves and fennelfuel the earthy nature of the Pinot Noir and
add zip to the Chardonnay. You will not be disappointed with
this easy and delectable dish!
For more food and wine pairing ideas and to taste Baileyanas
sister wineries, True Myth, Tangent, Cadre, Trenza and Zocker at
the tasting room in Edna Valley, visit them at 5828 Orcutt Road
in San Luis Obispo; they are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. For further information about the wines, call
(805)-269-8208 or visit the website at www.baileyana.com

OAK ROASTED SALMON


Ingredients:
4 six-oz salmon filets, skin on
2 cups Baileyana Chardonnay
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
a few leafy tops of a fennel bulb, chopped
Directions:
1. Soak a piece of split oak big enough for the filets for at
least two hours in water.
2. Put the brine ingredients (wine, sugar, salt and spices)
in a pan and simmer for a couple of minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, add the fennel tops and allow to
cool completely.
4. Lay the filets in a dish, pour over the cooled brine mixture
and allow to stand for 20 minutes or so.
5. Get your grill hot and place the soaked wood directly over
the flames (close the lid for a couple of minutes if you have
one).
6. When the wood starts to smoke turn it over and place the
salmon on the scorched part, skin side down. Grill until just
cooked through; this will only take five or six minutes if you
have a lid!
7. Serve with rice or couscous and a crisp green salad. Enjoy
with your choice of wineChardonnay or Pinot Noir!

2013 Firepeak
Chardonnay

2013 Firepeak
Pinot Noir

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Perfect Pairs
Calcareous Vineyard
Savory Tarts & 2012 Trs Violet
In the winegrowing region of Paso Robles, there is no denying the
incredible wines that are produced from vines planted in the local,
calcareous soilseverything from Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet
Sauvignon to classic Rhne varietals like Grenache, Syrah and
Mourvdre. For Calcareous Vineyard, located on the westside of Paso
Robles, their 2012 Trs Violet is a beautiful expression of Rhne
varietals and the calcareous soils in which the vines are planted.
The 2012 Trs Violet is a classic Rhne blend of Grenache, Syrah
and Mourvdrethree varietals that have beautiful synergy on the
palate and make for a very food-friendly wine. This savory tarts
recipe from Calcareous Vineyard is a perfect match for this wine.
With just the right amount of complementary flavors and a delicious
flaky pastry, this pairing satisfies both in taste and texture.
When these three varietals are blended together well, the
combination creates a highly aromatic and flavorful wine that is full
of savory characteristics; leather, graphite and tobacco are balanced
by blackberry and mocha flavors, enveloped in earthy tannins and
subtle French oak. These savory qualities are a wonderful
complement to the fresh thyme, kalamata olives and feta cheese in
the savory tarts. Additionally, the flaky pastry brings a bit of body to
this wine and creates playful texture interactions on the palate. This
pairing is the perfect combination to serve as an appetizer before
dinner, or on its own as a small bite at a festive gathering!
For more food and wine pairing from Calcareous Vineyard, visit
the tasting room on Saturdays and Sundays to experience their
Thomas Hill Organics food and Calcareous wine pairing. The tasting
room is located at 3430 Peachy Canyon Road in Paso Robles; they are
open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about
Calcareous Vineyard, call (805) 239-0289 or visit their website at
www.calcareousvineyard.com.

BY MELISSA VOGT

Savory Tarts
Pate Brisee
2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter,
cut into small pieces
to cup ice water

Directions
1. In a food processor,
combine flour and salt
and pulse to mix for 10
seconds.
2. Add butter and mix until
mixture becomes like
rough sand.
3. Then add the water
slowly while running the
processor until mixture
becomes formed as
dough.
4. Remove and separate into
to balls; wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Roll out dough and cut
into 4 squares. Grease a
muffin tin and put dough into circles.

Filling
3lbs. tomato
1 large onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 cup feta crumbles
cup chopped kalamata olives
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions
1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees.
2. Roast 3lbs. tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper in
the oven for one hour.
3. Roast 1 large onion , sliced in strips with oil, salt and
pepper until golden.
4. Put onion tomato mixture into pastry, top with feta and
thyme, then olives.
5. Bring points of dough together and brush with egg.
Bake 30 minutes , or until brown.

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6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles
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Open Daily 11am-5pm
Steele took the challenge. Roxo
805-238-1600 www.roxocellars.com
Atascadero
is dedicated to making Port-style
Cayucos
Fueled by a passion for Old World style Port wines, our portfolio of
wine using only traditional methods and minimal interference. The
premium Port-style wines delivers the Roxo experience, because lets
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face itYoure Entitled. Come taste at our idyllic westside location.
grapes are hand-picked and sourced from vineyards in California.
Each vineyard is carefully considered and selected for its location,
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balanced, fruit-forward Port-style wines which pair splendidly with
7450 vineyard Drive, Paso Robles
flourless chocolate tortes, aged cheeses, charcuterie or fine cigars.
Open Daily Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm
Not surprisingly, Roxos wines are consistently highly rated, a
805-239-2200 www.breconestate.com
A new truly undiscovered boutique winery. Handcrafted,
testament to the commitment and passion with which the Steeles
award-winning wines, Internationally acclaimed winemanage the winery. Visit the tasting room and sample Roxos homage
maker, mature "Oh-so" relaxing gardens and famed Architects.
to Portugal, the 2009 Ruby Tradicional, a Best in Class winner at the
Come explore and enjoy.
2014 Sunset International Wine Competition. Savor a glass of Port
from their tempting portfolio which includes Paso Mlange, Barbera,
Ngrette and Magia Preta. Relax on the patio overlooking the serene
PEACHY CANYON WINERY
1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton
duck pond or unwind in the tasting room cozied up next to the fire.
Open Daily 10am-5:30pm and by appointment
This idyllic location on the west side of Paso is also home to
805-239-1918 www.peachycanyon.com
Limerock Orchards artisan walnut products. Drop by the tasting
Were celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon,
room for a taste of premium Port-style wines and allow yourself to be
where weve been making Paso Robles wine history since 1988. Come
enjoy our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot
pampered with the Roxo experience. Lets face ityoure entitled.
blends. Were proud to be Westside originals.
Cellar tours with the winemaker are gladly arranged by appointment.
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805-238-1600
www.roxocellars.com

VENTEUX VINEYARDS
1795 Las Tablas, Templeton
Open Daily 10am-5pm and by appointment
805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com
From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the
highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process.
Our extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of
balance, elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse
and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room.

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

APRIL 2015

SLO Wine Country Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2015


Launches Monthlong Wine Adventures Experience in April
The San Luis Obispo (SLO) Wine
Country Association is charging into its
25th anniversary year with fresh energy,
reinventing its signature Roll Out The
Barrels event as a month-long celebration
of immersive wine adventures at various
wineries throughout April.
This is a time to not only celebrate our
roots, but also to change things up and
build upon our momentum as an up-andcoming wine region, said Heather Muran,
executive director of SLO Wine Country,
the intimate coastal winegrowing region in
southern San Luis Obispo County on
Californias Central Coast.
The new Roll Out The Barrels
experience begins on the week of April 6,
and concludes at the end of the week of
April 27. The entire month will offer a
variety of winery adventures and activities
on an a la carte basis, organized by weekly
themes such as Taste The Coast, Farm to
Fork and Sustainability & Heritage.
Examples of these adventures include:

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Comparative barrel tastings with


Winemaker Stephen Dooley at Stephen
Ross Wine Cellars, allowing guests to
experience the differences between newer
and older barrels, different types of
French oak and more.
A ranch hike with Winemaker Peter Cron
of Filipponi Ranch Cellars, to conclude
with wine tasting, artisan cheeses and
local barbecued sausage.
A hands-on tour of Talley Farms followed
by a gourmet lunch at Talley Vineyards,
with Chef Dave Schmit featuring seasonal
Talley Fresh Harvest vegetables paired
with Talleys newly released
Chardonnays.
The final week of Roll Out The Barrels
will feature the Barrels in The Plaza wine
and food pairing event at Mission Plaza in
San Luis Obispo on Thursday, April 30. A
full schedule of adventures and events is
forthcoming.
While commercial wine was first
produced in SLO Wine Country in the late
19th century, it wasnt until the 1970s that
the modern wine industry began to emerge
locally. The formation of the SLO Wine

Country Association in 1990 marked a


turning point, with local wineries banding
together to create a unified organization
dedicated to serving and promoting the
region. This year, the association is not only
celebrating its 25th anniversary, but also
embarking on a new five-year strategic plan.
The history of SLO Wine Country is
very deep and diverse, Muran said. At the
same time, we feel like we are really hitting
our stride right now. The reinvented Roll
Out The Barrels celebration is an example of
how we are staying true to our roots while
embracing a fresh direction.

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Artiste
Arthur Earl
Barbieri Wines
Bernat
Carhartt
Carina Cellars
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Daniel Gehrs
Dreamcte Wine Co
Tessa Marie
Figueroa Mtn Brewing Co
Kaena
Longoria
Pacific Ridge
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Andrew Murray

ON THE COVER

ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS


SUBMITTeD

Andrew Murray fell in love with the classic Rhne varietals,


specifically Syrah and Viognier, in the late 1980s as he traveled
through Frances Rhne Valley. At the time, he was enrolled at UC
Berkeley studying paleontology, but in sampling the wines in France,
there was a shift in his thinking. Capitalizing on this newfound
enthusiasm for wine, he decided to do an internship in Australia at a
winery, focusing on the production of Shiraz. When Andrew returned
to the U.S., he earned himself a Bachelors degree in Viticulture and
Enology from UC Davis, and then founded his eponymous Los
Olivos winery and vineyard, dedicated exclusively to his favored
Rhne-style wines. Today, Andrew Murray Vineyards is synonymous
with some of the states premier Rhne wines, from sell-out vineyard
designated Syrahs to wildly popular blends!
In January of 2014, Andrew expanded his brand when he opened
his new Winery and Visitor Center in the former Curtis Winery
location. He also took over the management of the Curtis Estates
100+ acres of premium wine grapes. This opportunity fully realized
his dream to be back on Foxen Canyon Road, growing Rhnes again.
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 Terrace, with stunning views of
neighboring vineyards and the looming face of Grass Mountain.
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 fragrant Viognier. Weekends will feature live music or other fun
opportunities; please check their website for more information.
At the tasting bar, there are roughly five to seven different wines to
sample and a couple of very affordable tasting options. Their staff is

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very friendly and wine knowledgeable, which allows for a lot of fun
conversation and a bit of wine education for the more curious
visitors. There are several new wine releases available in the tasting
room right now, including the 2013 Syrah Tous les Jours which
recently earned a 93 point score and rave reviews from Wine
Enthusiast. There is also the 2012 Esprance, red blend of Syrah,
Grenache and Mourvdre, that just garnered a 91 in Wine Spectator.
They are also featuring several limited, single vineyard Syrahs right
now. Of particular note are the 2013 Syrah McGinley Vineyard from
the Happy Canyon AVA and the 2013 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard
from Los Alamos. Looking for something like Chardonnay, but
different, then you must try their Roussanne and Grenache Blanc
blend, known as the 2013 Enchant, or their wonderfully perfumed,
yet dry, 2013 Viognier from their new vineyard in Santa Maria.
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.
When you visit their Los Olivos tasting room, make sure you check
out Andrews new range of wines, This is E11even, a nod to a classic
rock n roll movie from the 80s. This new range of wines takes
Andrew out of his Rhne comfort zone and into some fun, new
territory. The highlight is a deliciously balanced Pinot Noir, from a
single estate vineyard in Santa Maria. There is also a Cabernet blend,
a Petit Verdot and a deliciously crisp white blend simply named
Unplugged. Andrew Murray Vineyards Winery & Visitor Center is
located at 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, and is open daily from
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Los Olivos Tasting Room is located at
2901 Grand Avenue and is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call (805) 686-9604 or visit their website at
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com.

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Andrew Murray Tasting Room Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644
Bedford Winery Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107

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.

Bridlewood Estate Daily 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-9000

Byron Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365

Cambria Estate Winery Daily 10-5, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091

Carivintas Winery Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331

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but this is a good starting point.

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Find Your Favorites

A single bottle contains:

Buttonwood Farm Winery Daily 11-5, Solvang, (805) 688-3032

Casa Cassara Mon, Wed, Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6:30, Solvang, (805) 688-8691

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.

Cinque Stella Winery Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101

Coquelicot Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500

Costa De Oro Winery Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468

Deep Sea Wine Daily 11-7, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185

Dragonette Cellars Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077

Firestone Vineyard Daily 10-5; Tours 11:15, 1:15 & 3:15, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940

Fontes & Phillips Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200

Foley Wines Daily 10-5, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222

J Ludlow Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8989

LaMontagne Winery Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643

Larner Vineyard & Winery Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148

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.

Lincourt Daily 10-5, Solvang, (805) 688-8554

Lions Peak Vineyards Mon-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sun 11-9, Solvang, (805) 693-5466

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.

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Loring Wine Co./Cargasacchi Mon, Th, Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5, Buellton, (805) 691-1300
Lucky Dogg Winery Sun, M, W, Th 12-6, Sat-Sun 12-7:30, Solvang, (805) 691-9774

Martian Ranch & Vineyard Wed-Sun 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804

Qup Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200

Scott Cellars Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161

Stolpman Vineyards Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-5000

An acre of vineyards land can give the


grower: Five tons of grapes (though it is

Toretti Family Vineyard Thu-Mon 12-5:30, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002

Turiya Wines By appt only, Lompoc, (805) 478-7016


Zaca Mesa Daily 10-4, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308

Zinke Wines Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 691-9718


Zotovich Cellars Thur-Sun 10-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600

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SIGNATURE VARIETALS

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.

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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?

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.

Walk Around 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

Wine Bar Tasting

Some wineries are so small that


they need to know when you are
coming so someone will be there
to greet you. Others have sit-down
tastings that start and end at
specific times. Its always a good
idea to schedule your appointments well in advance.

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Wine Tasting in

Loring Wine Company & Cargasacchi


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JALAMA WINES
308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-8937 | FridaySunday 12-5pm, or by appointment
Jalama Wines produces small lots, with a focus on vineyard
designated wines. When you have one of these, youll know it is
something special and unique.
LA MONTAGNE WINERY
1509 e Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc
(805) 291-6643 | www.lamontagnewinery.com
FridaySunday 12-5pm
Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning the Mountain,
appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of
exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in
which they were grown.

Jalama Wines

SCOTT CELLARS
316 North F St, Lompoc | FridaySunday 11am-4pm
(805) 736-6161 | www.scottcellars.com
Specializing in vineyard designate Sangioveses and our
lavish Cuvees, we produce ultra rich California style wines.
Our Sangioveses are dense with fruit and the Cuvees are
silky smooth. Private tastings by appointment.

Jalama Wines takes its name from the valley where I grew up, just
south of Lompoc. At the end of this valleys twisty, windy road sits a
magnificent beach frequented by hard-core surfers, campers and
those in-the-know out to get an amazing burger at the beachside caf.
Although our Cargasacchi family ranches originally only held
TURIYA WINES
Angus cattle and grew lima beans, we started planting grapes back in
316 N. F. Street, Lompoc | By appointment only
the late 90s, and now have vineyards in the Jalama Valley
(805) 478-7016 | www.turiyawines.com
Turiya Wines is a producer of ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of
(Cargasacchi/ Jalama Vineyard) and the renowned Sta. Rita Hills AVA
California. Turiya is determined to create rare, fine-tuned, focused wines, both
(Cargasacchi Vineyard). Their close proximity to the ocean keeps the
blends as well as extremely limited releases of single cultivars. Reds only.
vineyards cool throughout the long Central Coast growing season.
ZOTOVICH ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
This is ideal Pinot Noir country.
300 N. 12th Street, Unit 1D, Lompoc
I began making wine in 2004, while I was the Oenologist for Fess
( 805) 736-1600 | www.zotovichcellars.com
Parkers winery. After moving on to Rideau Vineyard, demand went
FridaySunday10am-4pm
A family owned and operated boutique winery.
far beyond what I could make on the side, so I searched out a spot
"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
close to home and started my production facility in the Wine Ghetto
Were new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"
in 2010.
I love making wine. I tend toward small
lots, with a focus on vineyard designated
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Costa de Oro Winery

Costa de Oro Tasting Room & Marketplace is located right off of


Highway 101 in Santa Maria. This site pays tribute to the history
behind Costa De Oro - it was the strawberry stand for Gold Coast
Farms, the parent company of Costa De Oro, which has been farming
Santa Maria since 1978. Gold Coast Vineyard was planted to 20
acres of Pinot Noir and 10 acres of Chardonnay in 1989, and these
grapes were sold to the areas best wineries including Au Bon
Climat. Gary Burk, Costa de Oro co-owner & winemaker, was
fortunate to work in the winery with Jim Clendenen, from 19942002, and during this time he began to make his own wine. Gary
started with just one barrel of Chardonnay and one barrel of Pinot.
Today, Costa de Oro produces over 6000 cases featuring Chardonnay
& Pinot Noir from the estate Gold Coast Vineyard. The best place
to experience the wines is at the Tasting Room and Marketplace,
where guests can taste five wines for only $10. In addition to regular
tasting room hours (normally 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily), each
Friday evening, Costa de Oro hosts Friday Night Wine Downs
featuring live music from local musicians and $12 dinner plates
prepared by Chef Rick! Another facet to the Costa de Oro portfolio is
their Wine on Tap. Kegged wine, wine stored and shipped inside

five gallon kegs instead of bottles, has been gaining popularity


throughout the past several years. Costa de Oro started kegging wine
for high-end accounts, like Roys Hawaii. Now these wines, a white
and a red are available in the tasting room by the glass and by the
growler (these can be refilled). Costa de Oro Wine Club members
receive discounts on keg wines, bottled wines and complimentary
tastings.

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Bell Street Farm is a distinct eatery and market in the heart of wine
country in historic Los Alamos. An ideal destination for residents and
visitors alike, the country chic setting offers a warm and inviting
atmosphere to enjoy a meal, snack or sample local wines.
I work with local artisans, food purveyors, winemakers and
farmers to create a distinct dining and retail experience at Bell Street
Farm, says Jamie Gluck, owner of Bell Street Farm. The space is an
expression of my lifelong passion for fine foods and we use only the
freshest ingredients found along the California Coast.
The eatery was designed to reflect elements found from the
original 1916 building with a modern charm. Gluck scoured the
area to find materials and design elements that would work with the
design. He works with local artisans like woodcrafter Richard Motz
to create chopping blocks and cheese boards as well as Ramona
Clayton of nearby Terrmonary to custom-create all of the ceramic
serving dishes used for serving olives, salads and cheeses.
Bell Street Farms menu offerings include sandwiches with locally
made breads and California cheeses, farm fresh salads with vegetables
and greens from local farms, rotisserie Huntsinger free-range chicken,
unique salads and house-made cookies, pot de cremes and sweets.
All retail offerings are carefully selected to reflect the local area
experience and include picnic baskets, aprons and assorted kitchen
items, luxurious hand and body products, as well as culinary themed
gifts. Bell Street Farm also offers custom designed picnic baskets for
groups of two people to 200.
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Alamos, Bell Street Farm is
just 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara and 75 miles from Paso
Robles. The eatery and market is open Friday and Saturday from
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 11:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. and offers seating for guests to enjoy a meal, snack or glass
of wine as well as an open-air patio.

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BEDFORD WINERY
For the adventurous that seek the uncommon,
go to Bedford Winery. Along with barrel fermented
Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there is
always the surprise of lesser known varietals.
448 Bell St, Los Alamos
(805) 344-2107
www.bedfordwinery.com
Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BELL STREET FARM


EATERY & MARKET
Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa
Barbara County wine country. This delicious
eatery/market is located in Los Alamos, California
and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and
farmland. With the freshest cuisine and comfortable
design, Bell Street Farm is the perfect place to enjoy
a meal, snack or a wine tasting.
406 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-4609
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD


Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a biodynamic
vineyard and estate winery located just one mile
south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon Road. Visit
us and enjoy an out-of-this-world experience! The
tasting room celebrated its first year anniversary
in October 2014.
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos
(805) 344-1804 | www.martianvineyard.com
Wednesday Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the tasting room at 5475 Chardonnay Ln.
in Santa Maria. For more information, call (805) 937-8091 or
visit the website at www.cambriawines.com.

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Cambria Estate Winery is located in the heart of the Santa


Maria bench, a long flat mesa overlooking the Santa Maria
River in Santa Barbara County. This family-owned winery has
been producing estate-grown, vineyard designate wines since
1987. It is for this reason that you get a true expression of the
land. I especially enjoy the agricultural part of the
winemaking process because that is what usually determines
the character of the final wine product, says Winemaker
Denise Shurtleff. Every block of grapes and each lot of wine
has a life, a personality of its own, and evaluating the different
stages of the wine and the decisions that are made during the
winemaking process are always unique to each vintage, she
adds. Cambria is best known for their Chardonnay, producing
five different iterations, of which their Katherines Vineyard has
long been one of the standards in Santa Barbara. There are
seven versions of Pinot Noir produced at Cambria and they
also make small amounts of Syrah, Pinot Gris
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Chardonnay, Julia's Pinot Noir and Tepusquet Syrah. Each
year, you build on your foundation of knowledge and
experience different situations in the vineyards and with the
wines, so it is a continual learning process, Shurtleff says. We
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The handsome tasting room sits above the tanks and barrels,
which you can view from the second story glass windows;
there are also a few outdoor tables and chairs in which to wile
away the hour. Bottle prices are $17 - $80, the Estate Flight is
$10 and the Reserve Pinot Flight is $20. Their website offers a
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Larner Vineyard & Winery Strives for Balance, Harmony

BY MICHAeL CeRvIN

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Our wines are driven by the soil they are derived from, says
winemaker Michael Larner. As a geologist I feel that our soils speak
louder than what I could craft in the
winery, however as a winemaker my
influence is more European having
worked in both France and Italy, I
strive for balance and harmony
coupled with age-worthy quality
wines.
Every wine made locally inspires
all of us to greatness, says Larner. As a
founder of the new Ballard Canyon
AVA in Santa Barbara County, Larner
and his family-run winery is home to
their 34-acre estate planted to Syrah,
Grenache, Mourvdre and Viognier. As a small tribute to their Italian
heritage, the Larners also have one block of Malvasia Bianca. But it is

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Syrah where Larner shines. We feel Syrah is our champion as it is


best suited on our estate and represents the AVA as the strongest
varietal, he says. We are special because of our natural acidity at
harvest, promoting longevity and
balance. By selling their grapes before
they ever made wine they helped
establish the vineyards reputation for
quality. In a sense we did things
backwards, Larner admits but he
strongly believes that what sets them
apart is his strict growers philosophy
that distinguishes wines made from
those grapes. We have farmed grapes
for dozens of excellent, boutique
winemakers over the past decade,
many of whom use the Larner
Vineyard designation on their wines, Michael says. And though he
uses much of the fruit for his own wines, his grapes are still in high
demand.
Larner is a small lot producer and their tasting room is open daily,
from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 2900 Grand Ave., Los
Olivos. Contact them directly at (805) 688-8148 and ask about a
private tour or visit the website www.larnerwine.com.

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Handcrafted Delights from


Staffords Famous Chocolates

Behind the counter at Staffords Famous Chocolates, the shop


hums with the steady work of chocolate making. Youll find no
conveyor belts or massive machines churning out truffles though.
Peoplechocolatierscraft each piece one by one, hand crafting
and hand dipping with the skill of an artist. They are creating a red
wine truffle, an old fashioned pecan turtle or something truly
spectacular, like the Ooey Gooey Bar, a combination of marshmallow,
peanut butter and caramel dipped in chocolate and topped with
nuts.
Staffords flagship location resides in Porterville, and the family
owned and operated business opened in second location in 2012
among the proud residents of the Santa Ynezs wine country. If you
take a stroll through downtown Los Olivos, you will take in
numerous historical sights while indulging in the towns rich love for
art, wine and food. Staffords embraces the small town, contributing
to its local culture and economy while being very delighted to call the
towns renowned water tower home.
Visit the quaint shop that has been referred to as red wine pairing
heaven with its tempting array of mouth-watering delectable
delights. Staffords uses strictly locally produced products in their
chocolate-making processes from olive oils and lavender to wine and
beer. The result is satisfyingly rich delicacies such as dark chocolate

red wine truffles complete with a rich ganache center and infused
with Santa Ynez Valley red wine. For some additional fun for the
kids, or the kids at heart in your life, pick up some scrumptious
chocolate hedgehogs or a customized caramel apple. So, the next
time you visit Los Olivos, reserve a few minutes for Staffords Famous
Chocolates. Try a complementary sample and indulge your senses
with some of the finest truffles, caramels, English toffees and creams
available on the Central Coast. You will quickly see why Staffords
received the Peoples Choice Award at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis
Centers Chocolate de Vine 2014. Visit the shop Friday through
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., located at 2902 San Marcos Road,
Unit D, in Los Olivos. For more information, call (805) 688-2893 or
visit www.staffordsfamouschocolates.com. Online and phone orders
accepted. Customized orders available for wholesale, fundraising,
weddings, special events and personalized gifts.

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J Ludlow Vineyard
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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. With high ceilings, big windows, and a welcoming
atmosphere, it is the perfect place to grab a glass of their awardwinning 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.
In the near future, J Ludlow plans to plant more than 80 acres of
their grapes, focusing predominately on Bordeaux varietals of Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. When choosing varietals,
they wanted wines that would highlight varietals uncommon to the
region, while sharing their passion for French wines. Though the
couples background is in coffee production, they have successfully
transformed a new agricultural product blending their taste and

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2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos CA 93441


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passion for the region.


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 Rose,
perfect for any summer picnic.
Heavily involved in charity, the Jigsaw logo signifies their
commitment to fighting autism and Aspergers worldwide (a common
symbol in healthcare and popular culture). In their native country,
Allan and Jane Jones own Beechwood College, a specialist residential
college for students dealing with these very conditions. They also
work closely with the Koegel Autism Center at UC Santa Barbara and
make a donation to the center for every botle of Sauvignon Blanc
sold in the tasting room.

The new kid on the block


is quickly becoming
the talk of the town.
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

TASTING ROOM & BOUTIQUE


(Cheen-kweh stell-lay)
OPEN THURSDAY-MONDAY 11AM-5PM

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave Suite 102


Los Olivos CA 93341
805-686-4101
www.cinquestellewinery.com
www.facebook.com/#!/CinqueStelleWinery

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Stop by and sip splendid wines and shop in the spectacular


boutique featuring ladies apparel, jewelry and unique gifts.

Visit our Tasting Room


located "Off Grand
Thursday-Monday 12-5:30
www.toretti.com

2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101 | Los Olivos, CA | 805.688.8002

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LOS OLIVOS
Wine Tasting in

Toretti Family Vineyards

Santa Maria is a bit of a difficult place to describe to Pinot-philes


who havent been there. Its basically a cowboy town full of ranchers
and farmers and big, manly trucks. Lots of cowboy hats, cowboy
boots and big belt buckles. Not exactly the backdrop most imagine of
when daydreaming about wine country, especially that of the refined
Pinot Noir. Nevertheless, the Santa Maria Valley produces bar none,
some of the finest Pinot Noirs that the entire state of California has to
offer. You just have to come to grips with the image of cowboys and
an open fire grill lined with sizzling beef in your fantasy.
One such cowboy figure is Bob Torres. Torres family has been in
Santa Barbara Countys Santa Maria Valley for over 100 years. A local
legend himself since he opened his first Pappys restaurant in 1957,
Bob is an old-school Santa Maria guy, with the cowboy hat, cowboy
boots and belt buckle to prove it. He loves this land.
Bob planted five acres of vines on his Santa Maria estate in 2000.
The quality of the fruit was recognized immediately, and Caymus
Chuck Wagner snatched up all he could get. In 2006 Torres bottled
under his own label Toretti Family Vineyard.
Forget the images of cowboy country when you enter their Los
Olivos tasting room. It has a relaxed cowboy atmosphere and reflects
their rich family history. Bobs daughter, Milena manages the tasting
room and will welcome you.
Visit the family at 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101. Visit their
website, Toretti.com for more about their wines.

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


2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
888-938-7310
www.byronwines.com
No appointment necessary.
Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.

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SOLVANG
Wine Tasting in

Santa Barbara Wine


Country Cycling Tours
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Picture yourself biking through Santa Barbara wine countrythe


sun is shining, there is a gentle breeze on your face, and there are
picturesque views of expansive vineyards in front of you. You stop
mid-day for a wine country picnic, full of gourmet food and great
wine. This is just a taste of what Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling
Tours has to offer. Now loctaed in Solvang, adjacent to Dr. Js Bicycle
Shop in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country, they are leading the
way in premier, wine country bike tours.
On a day trip, guests experience biking through the Santa Ynez
Valley. In this region, rolling hills of vineyard land stretch inland from
the coast and provide the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable ride.
Along the way, tour guides lead guests on an exciting cycling getaway.
Day trips feature gourmet picnic lunches and wine tasting at premier
Santa Ynez wineries. For more advanced riders and serious wine and
bike enthusiasts, Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling also offers
deluxe multi-day trips that feature longer biking routes, luxurious
overnight accommodations and fabulous wine pairing dinners.
Choose from half-day ride tours (9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), full-day
ride tours (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), epic ride tours (9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.), and deluxe multi-day trips. Day trips feature gourmet
picnic lunches and of course, wine tasting at various premier Santa
Ynez wineries.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours will will design a bike
tour through wine country to accomodate all biking abilities. From
the shorter day trips to the more extensive multi-day trips, theres a
route thats suited for every abilityand plenty of food and wine to

go around! Visit www.winecountrycycling.com for more information


on how to book your wine country cycling adventure. Cycling tours
start at $150 per person and include professional tour guide, bike
rental, gourmet picnic lunch, commemorative water bottle and SAG
vehicle support. If you prefer to pedal off on your own, both hybrid
and carbon road bikes are available to rent for the day or for multiple
days. Before you know it, you will be peddling through stunning
vineyards, enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch and tasting fabulous
Santa Barbara County wines.

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100% sourced
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LIMITED PRODUCTION, HANDCRAFTED, LOCALLY SOURCED

(at the corner of Mission Drive and Atterdag Road)

The Lucky Dogg tasting room is dog- and kid-friendly.

805-691-9774 }{ luckydoggwinery@gmail.com

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Closed Tuesday during winter

The Tasting Room is Kid and Dog Friendly


1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112, Solvang | (805) 688-8691
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Bridlewood Estate Winery used to be a thoroughbred horse farm,


hence the winery name and horse logo. A long driveway unveils a
mission-style bell tower standing like a sentinel above lush grounds
reminding you that this once was a grand estate. There are still horses
on the expansive grounds and an original racetrack is still located
behind the winery near a large
pond an exclusive perk for
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ceilings and generous space at the tasting bar. The Central Coast is an
extraordinary place that is home to some of the best grapes California
has to offer and since Bridlewood collaborates with winegrowers
from Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County they are
able to produce handcrafted wine from a broad palette. And, this is
exactly what youll find at the tasting room; unique blends, sturdy
Syrahs and Rhne-style blends, Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir and estate-grown Zinfandel. The
tasting room offers one standard tasting list for $15 allowing you to
explore the breadth of their portfolio. Their Estate Wine Club offers a
25% discount on wines shipped to members five times a year. This is
also a great spot in which to enjoy a picnic, so gallop on over and
sample Bridlewood Estate Winery. They are open daily from 11:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and located at 3555 Roblar Avenue in Santa Ynez.
Fore more information, get in touch at (805) 688-9000,
visit@bridlewoodwinery.com, or www.bridlewoodwinery.com.

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2390 N Refugio Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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SANTA BARBARA
Wine Tasting in

Corks n Crowns

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Corks n Crowns tasting room, a quaint space located steps from


the Pacific Ocean, offers guests a 360 tasting experience. With an
impressive offering of wines being sold, both domestic and
international varietals, there promises to be something for even the
most selective consumer.
When you arrive at Corks n Crowns, youre greeted by one of
their knowledgeable and friendly team members who will explain
various tasting options available, background on the winemakers as
well as wine growing in the surrounding area. Seasonal offerings,
such as the Ros flight, seem to peak the interest of customers and
their palate. With the thermostat hitting record highs, dedicated
vacationers and locals alike seek a respite from the heat, as they sip
the perfectly chilled flights.
Corks n Crowns hosts popular events such as Wine & Oysters,
Burgers & Beers, and Pop-Up Shopping (check the website for
whats coming up!). When visiting Corks n Crowns, as a vacationer
or a local, youre sure to walk away with fun facts, and planning a
return visit soon!
Offering guests six wine club options including the newest
addition, a Garagiste Club enjoy new offerings on a monthly, bimonthly or quarterly schedule, with additional perks and
discounts.
Stop by the coolest tasting room in the Funk Zone and see that
all the buzz is about! Corks n Crowns is located at 32 Anacapa
Street in Santa Barbara. They open daily at 11 a.m. For more
information, call (805) 845-8600 or go to corksandcrowns.com.

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

APRIL 2015

Vineyards in the new Malibu Coast AVA offer new


tourism and recreational attractions to the region.
With the granting of AVA (American
Viticultural Area) status to the Malibu Coast
region, the Federal Governments TTB
Bureau has acknowledged the unique
character of the vineyards in the region and
given consumers a qualitative benchmark to
seek out.
John Gooden, of Montage Vineyards, is
the leader of the Malibu Coast Vintners and
Grape Growers Alliance. This is an
incredible area in which to grow wine
grapes, offering the perfect combination of
sun, soil and weather to create world-class
wines. Receiving the AVA designation is the
culmination of time and effort by members
of our organization to show how special this
region is. We welcome everyone to come out
for a visit and enjoy the beauty that
surrounds our vineyards while you enjoy our
wine.
The Malibu Coast AVA wine region is
bordered on the south by the Pacific Ocean
and on the north by Ventura Countys
Conejo Valley. Encompassing roughly 45,000
acres, only about 200 acres are planted to
vines, guaranteeing the thriving ecological
diversity of the region. The rich volcanic soil,
coupled with cooling Pacific fog and the
temperate Southern California climate, has
long produced award-winning wines and
brought visitors from around the world.
Vineyards have been part of the Malibu
scene since the 1820, when Jose Bartolome
Tapia planted vines on the Rancho Topanga
Malibu Sequit. Local pioneer Matthew Keller
planted hundreds more acres of grapevines
further up the coast in Solstice Canyon in
1857, naming it the Rising Sun Vineyard (his
old stone cabin still stands, an easy hike from
the Pacific Coast Highway). The first modern
day vineyard was planted in 1985 by Michael
and Kim McCarty and since then, over 50

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additional vintners have taken advantage of


the outstanding growing conditions offered
by the area, and are now producing world
class grapes. From the luscious Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay vineyards overlooking the
Pacific Ocean, to the bold and elegant
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah growing high
in the canyons, the Malibu Coast is truly a
paradise for wine lovers.
The Malibu Coast wine country is
extraordinarily accessible to the many
residents of Los Angeles and Ventura
counties as well as to visitors to Southern
California. Tasting rooms on the Malibu
Coast and up in the hills off of Mulholland
Drive are easily reachedmost wineries in

the area are family-run operations and they


take great pride in their vineyards, relishing
the opportunity to introduce visitors to the
beauty of the area and the quality of their
wines. The Malibu Coast Vintners and Grape
Growers Alliance has a website with plenty
of information about the Malibu Coast AVA.
Visit www.malibucoastava.com. They look
forward to your visit! For further
information, please contact Dan Fredman via
email at dan@danfredman.com or by phone
at (323) 899-9463. Join the Malibu Coast
AVA on social media by liking them on
Facebook and following them on Twitter!
Malibu Coast AVA

@malibucoastava

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VENTURA VARIETALS
Alma Sol Winery (818) 231-2749
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks
Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-6pm, Sun 2-5pm

Four Brix Winery (805) 256-6006


2290 eastman Ave, #109, ventura
Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Herzog Wine Cellars (805) 983-1560


3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
Sun-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri 10:30am-4pm

Magnavino Cellars (805) 983-2500


961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard
Most Fridays 5-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm

Plan B Wine Cellars (805) 233-1453


3520 Arundell Circle, #107, ventura
Sat-Sun 12-5pm

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San Vicente Cellars (805) 484-5400


537 Constitution Ave, Suite D, Camarillo
Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Sunland Vintage Winery (805) 379-2250
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks
Thu-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-6pm, Sun 1-5pm

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Cantara Cellars (805) 484-9600


126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo
ThursdaySunday 11am-6pm

Panaro Brothers Winery (805) 654-1577


4517 Market St, #7, ventura
Fri 3-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

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VENTURA COUNTY TASTING ROOMS

No need to travel hours by train or plane to escape to wine country; residents of Southern
California can get in the car and drive (often less than an hour) to Ventura County which more
than 10 wineries call home. Grapes are grown locally in Camarillo, Malibu and Oxnard in
addition to being brought in from top wine growing regions all over California. The winery
personnel are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Take a day off to enjoy the cool ocean
breezes and valley warmth with the wines produced in your backyard.

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VENTURA COUNTY
Wine Tasting in

Aldabella Custom Crush Winery & Storage


BY MeLISSA vOGT

Aldabella Custom Crush Winery & Storage has got it allfrom


custom crush operations to wine storage, an elegant event center to
a comfortable tasting room. Aldabella is equipped to suit everyones
needs, whether you are a winemaker or a wine enthusiast. The
knowledgeable staff can guide you through the winemaking process
or store your coveted collection in their state-of-the-art facilities,
located in Westlake Village in Ventura County.
In addition to their on-site, temperature controlled barrel and
EM
bottle storage
facility, Aldabella also has
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great wine. They provide fullservice custom crush services to
winemakers with any amount of
experience.
For those looking to host an
event, corporate dinner party,
wedding rehearsal dinner, or other
type of event, Aldabella has just the
right setting. Their Tuscan-themed
tasting room is the perfect place to
enjoy the company of family and
friends for any occasion. In addition to private events, Aldabella is
also open on weekends for wine tasting; they feature three white and
three red wines on their tasting menu, and encourage locals and outof-towners to drop by for an afternoon of great Malibu, Ventura and
Santa Barbara wines. In April, Aldabella will be launching a variety of
craft beers
on tap. Be sure to stop by for a sip!
Murphy-Goode
Edmeades

Oxnard

FOUR BRIX WINERY


AND TASTING ROOM

PANARO BROTHERS WINERY


4517 Market Street, #7, ventura
Friday 3-7pm, SaturdaySunday 11am-7pm
(805) 654-1577 | www.panarobros.com
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winemaking with New World innovation. As fifth genertation Italian
Americans, the family pays homage to their heritage; Vito Panaro tends
to the vineyard and is the winemaker, while his brother David manages
the business. Their handcrafted single varietals truly showcase the beauty of California wine made in a
traditional Italian style.
PLAN B WINE CELLARS
3520 Arundell Circle, #107, ventura
SaturdaySunday 12-5pm
Fridays Private Group Tastings & events
(805) 233-1453 | www.planbwinecellars.com
This working winery offers an "alternative experience"
to the traditional tasting room. From our growler program to our popular toast the train tradition, find
out for yourself what life is like on the "B List". We have a Plan B story. What's yours?

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2290 eastman Avenue, #109, ventura
Friday 4-8pm, SaturdaySunday 12-5pm
(805) 256-6006 | www.fourbrixwine.com
Four Brix Winery is an urban winery located in the heart of
Ventura, specializing in internationally-inspired wine blends. They
produce wines based upon their favorite grape growing regions:
Italy, France, Spain and California. The word brix is a term for
measurement of sugar in grapes; therefore, Four Brix equal four sweet spots for great wine! With a total
production around 2,500 cases, these wines are very limited and in high demand.

HERZOG
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HERZOG WINE CELLARS


3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
SundayThursday 10:30am-9pm, Friday 10:30am-4pm
(805) 983-1560 | www.herzogwinecellars.com
Discover nationally awarded local wines, a luxurious tasting
bar, private tasting rooms and a gift boutique. Treat yourself
to 5-star dining within the winery at Tierra Sur, Ventura
Countys highest rated restaurant.
MAGNAVINO CELLARS
961 North Rice Avenue, #5, Oxnard
Most Fridays 5-8pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
(805) 983-2500 | www.magnavinocellars.com
Savor the Wine, Treasure the Experience
Escape to Magnavino Cellars for the warmth of Tuscany and
their award-winning wines of California. Let the highly
trained staff of Magnavino Cellars guide you through the tasting of their wines, tour the facility, and
make your time at Magnavino Cellars a memorable one.

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VENTURA COUNTY
Wine Tasting in

Sunland Vintage Winery


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palate, such as Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir and Cabernet


Sauvignon, as well as Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel.
In addition, they offer up unique blends with playful names such
as Tre Ragazzi, Delicate Princess and The Goddess, all award-winning
wines and sure to delight. All of the wines are made from grapes
sourced only from the best growers in diverse areas of California.
Sunland Vintage Winery tasting room truly is a place where people
want to be.

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and his wife, Debby.
The name for Sunland Vintage Winery was inspired by Michaels
grandfather, Giuseppe Giovinazzo, whose original winery was named
Sunland Vintage Company, sold in 1948. And the old-world labels
on todays wines are copies from his grandfathers original labels.
Sunland Vintage Winery produces the Giovinazzo brand for
Italian grapes grown in California, such as Barbera, Sangiovese and
Nebbiolo, providing a taste of old Italy in your own back yard. One
of Michaels favorites is Montepulciano, a distinctive yet approachable
wine that exhibits great versatility with food. They also produce the
SVI brand for non-Italian premium wines for the discriminating wine

CANTARA CELLARS
126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo
ThursdaySunday 11am-6pm
(805) 484-9600 | www.cantaracellars.com
Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide
selection of award-winning red and white wines. Located in the in the heart of Ventura County, theyre
just a short drive from wherever you are. Cantara Cellars specializes in wines made from grapes grown in
the Lodi Appellation in Northern California. Each wine they make expresses both their passion for
making fine wines and their enjoyment of the distinctive flavors found in Lodi grapes. Their wine lounge
features wine flights, wine by the glass, cheese plates and other small bites. Visit for tastings and tours,
or call to schedule a private event or tasting by appointment. Taste their wines, meet the winemaker and
have a special day of wine tasting.
SAN VICENTE CELLARS
537 Constitution Avenue, Suite D, Camarillo
(805) 484-5400, www.sanvicentecellars.com
Friday 1pm-6pm, SaturdaySunday 12-6pm
San Vicente Cellars is a small, family-owned, artisanal winery
dedicated to producing the highest quality wines. All of their grapes
are sourced from vineyards that are known for meticulous
hand-farming techniques and the use of sustainable agriculture.
These vineyards are located in the cooler climates of Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys in Santa Barbara
County and the west side of Paso Robles, on the Central Coast of California.

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ALMA SOL WINERY


1321 e. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, #108, Thousand Oaks
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-6pm, Sunday 2-5pm
(818) 231-2749 | www.almasolwinery.com
Alma Sol is a family-owned and operated,
micro-boutique winery, sourcing premium fruit from top
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the beautiful Paso Robles appellation. From the very beginning,
the mission has been to craft exceptional Bordeaux wines, both single varietals and special blends
though they will occasionally be inspired to produce limited releases of non-Bordeaux varietals as well.
SUNLAND VINTAGE WINERY
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, #108, Thousand Oaks
ThursdayFriday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-6pm, Sunday 1-5pm
(805) 379-2250, www.sunlandvintagewinery.com
Our tasting room is designed to give you a unique wine tasting
experience, where we encourage interactive participation and you
become part of the tradition. Giovinazzo Wines a taste of old Italy right in your own backyard.
And SVI Brand premium wines for the discriminating wine palate.
ALDABELLA CUSTOM CRUSH
WINERY & STORAGE
31111 via Colinas, Westlake village
Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 1-11pm, Sunday 1-5pm
(818) 991-9463, www.aldabellawinery.com
We are a full-service winery with custom crush operations, including climate-controlled wine storage for
your personal collection that offers 24/7 access. Our elegant, Tuscan themed wine lounge offers friendly
and attentive service and is an impressive venue for a special private event. Featuring local grapes from
Malibu, Ventura and Santa Barbara, taste through our wine varietals or relax and enjoy a glass or a bottle
of wine with friends. Live music every Saturday evening, plus live Jazz on first and third Fridays.

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CASTORO CELLARS Templeton Daily


1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725
10-5:30

PASO ROBLES AREA


Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980
Alta Colina Paso Robles
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191
AmByth Estate Templeton
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497
Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita
22720B El Camino Real; 805-365-7045

Daily 10-5

Anglim Paso Robles


740 Pine St; 805-227-6813

Cayucos Cellars Cayucos


131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036

Cellar 360 Paso Robles


7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133

Cerro Prieto Paso Robles


By appt
3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448

Th-Mo 11-6
or by Appt

Changala Winery Paso Robles


3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060

Daily
11-5

Chateau Lettau Paso Robles


840 13th St, Ste G; 805-238-6800

Thu-Mon 1-7
Fri-Sat 1-8

Chateau Margene Creston


4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321

Fri-Mon
11-5

Chateau Margene Paso Robles


6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500

Daily
11- 5

Fr 12-5
Sa-Su 11-5

Chateau Margene Morro Bay


845 Embarcadero, Unit G; 805 225-1235

Daily
12-7

B & E Vineyards Paso Robles


6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835

Fri-Sun 11-5
or by appt

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles


2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848

Daily
11:30-5:30

Barr Estate Winery Paso Robles


6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835

Fri-Sun 11-5
or by appt

Cinquain Cellars San Miguel


By
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 Appt

Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles


3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245

Daily
11-5

CLAUTIERE VNYD Paso Robles


1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789

Th-Mo
12-5

Bassetti Vineyards Cambria


1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925

By
Appt

Clavo Cellars Templeton


315 South Main St; 805-226-0174

Daily
12-5

Bella Luna Templeton


1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477
Bianchi Winery Paso Robles
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922
Black Hand Cellars Cambria
766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463

Fr-Mo
10-5
Daily
10-5
Daily
11-5

Clayhouse Wines Paso Robles


849 13th St; 805 238-7055

Su-Th 11-6
Fr-Sa 12-7
By appt

Clos Solene Wines Paso Robles


805 296-0478

Croad Vineyards Paso Robles


3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899

Thu-Mon
11-5

Bodegas Paso Robles Paso Robles


729 13th Street; 805 237-3780
Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel
2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805-286-7798

Daily 12:30-6
Fri-Sat till 8
By
Appt

Booker Vineyard Paso Robles


2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367
BRECON ESTATE Paso Robles
7450 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-2200

Thu-Sun
11-5
Thu-Mon
11-5

AronHill Vineyards Templeton


3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066
Arroyo Robles Paso Robles
1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE
Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles
725 12th Street; 805 237-3780
August Ridge Creston
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455

Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles


2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463
Brochelle Vineyards Paso Robles
2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410
Broken Earth Paso Robles
5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562

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Burbank Ranch Paso Robles


Tue-Fri 12-8
1240 Park Street; 805 227-4538
Sat 12-9, Sun & Mon 12-5
CALCAREOUS Paso Robles
Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289
11-5
Caliza Winery Paso Robles
Thu-Sun 11-4:30
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480
or by appt
Caparone Winery Paso Robles
Daily 11-5
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827
Closed Wed X

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Cypher Winery Templeton


3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055
DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800
Daou Vineyards Paso Robles
2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460
Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389

Daily 11-5:30
Closed Tue
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11-5

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11-6
Thu-Mon
11-6
Daily
11-5
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10:30-5

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles By


5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287
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Derby Wine Estates Paso Robles


525 Riverside Ave; 805-238-6300

Daily
11-6

Doce Robles Paso Robles


2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766

Daily
10-5:30

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cluse Wines Paso Robles


1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998

Fr-Sun
11-4

Enfold Wines Paso Robles


855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856

By
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EOS Paso Robles


2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050

Daily
10-5

Epoch Estate Wines Templeton


7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575

Daily
11-5

FS Cellars Paso Robles


1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989

Thu-Sun
11-6

Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles


5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227

Daily
10-7:30

First Crush Winemaking Paso Robles Thu-Sat


2975 Limestone Way; 805-434-2772
11-5

Four Lanterns Winery Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5


2485 West Hwy 46; 949-300-5437
Tue-Wed By Appt

Four Sisters Ranch San Miguel


6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242

By
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Fratelli Perata Paso Robles


1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809

By
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Frolicking Frog Paso Robles


739 12th St; 805 466-0779

Thu-Sat
12-5

Frolicking Frog Atascadero


14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779

By
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Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles


5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808

By
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Glunz Family Paso Robles


8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-1400

Daily
10-6

Graveyard Vineyards San Miguel


6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043

GreMark Vnyds Paso Robles


5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154

By
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Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles


2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771

Daily
11-5:30

Grizzly Republic Paso Robles


840 13th St; 678-372-7288

Opening
August 14

Halter Ranch Vineyard Paso Robles


8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455

Daily
11-5

HammerSky Vineyards Paso Robles


7725 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-0930

Th-Su
11-5

Hansen Vineyard Templeton


5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412

Fr-Sun
11-5

Harmony Cellars Harmony


Sum 10-5:30
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5

Hearst Ranch San Simeon


442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100

Daily
11-5

HEARTHSTONE Paso Robles


5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544

Thu-Mon
11-5

Herman Story Wines Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4


1227 Paso Robles St; 805-237-2400
or by appt

Fr-Sun
11-5

Fr-Sa
10-4

Donatoni Winery Paso Robles


3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620

Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles


4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101

Th-Su
11-5

Hidden Oak Templeton


4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315

Dubost Winery Paso Robles


9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463

Fri-Sun
11-5

Hope Family Wines Paso Robles


1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112

Hug Cellars Paso Robles


2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022

HUNT CELLARS Paso Robles


2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600

Sa-Su 12-5
or by appt

Cass Vineyards Paso Robles


7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730

Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles


3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428

Daily
10:30-5:30 X

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3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607

DONATI FAMILY VNYD Templeton Daily


2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676
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8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562

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Dunning Vineyards Estate Paso Robles


1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763
Th-Mo 11-5

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Carina Cellars Paso Robles


Fri-Mon
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860
11-5
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Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392
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J&J Cellars San Miguel


2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891

Fri-Sun
11-5

Niner Wine Estate Paso Robles


2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233

Daily
10-5
Daily
10-5
Wed-Mon
11-5

Daily
11-5

OPOLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles


7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593

J. LOHR VNYDS & WINES


Daily
6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5

Oso Libre Winery Paso Robles


7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378

J Dusi Wines Paso Robles


1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 226-2034

J. Paul Rosilez Paso Robles


4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550

Daily
11-5

Parrish Family Paso Robles


1220 Park St; 805 286-4028

Jack Creek Cellars Templeton


5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283

Th-Mo 11-4:30
or by appt

Paso Port Wine Co in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon


5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5

Jada Winery Paso Robles


5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200

Daily
11-5

Paso Robles Wine Club Paso Robles


800 Pine St, Ste 101; 866-238-6400

Justin Winery Paso Robles


11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932

Daily
10-5

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Fr-Sa 1-7:30

Daily
10-6

ROTTA/SIOT VNYDS Templeton Daily


250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510
10:30-5:30

ROXO PORT CELLARS Paso Robles Daily


6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-1600
11-5

San Antonio Winery Paso Robles


2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600

Daily
10-6

San Marcos Creek Paso Robles


7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260

Daily
11-5

Sarzotti Winery Templeton


180 Bella Ranch Rd; 805 226-2022

Thu-Sun 11-5
or by appt

Sculpterra Winery Paso Robles


5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881

Daily
10-5

Sextant Wines Paso Robles


2324 W. Hwy 46, 805 542-0133

Daily
10-5

Paso Underground Paso Robles Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5


1140 Pine St; 805-237-0799
or by appt
Daily
10-5:30

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Kaleidos Paso Robles


3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828

Fri-Sun
11-5

PEACHY CANYON Paso Robles


1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918

Kenneth Volk Paso Robles


2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896

Daily
10:30-5

Pear Valley Paso Robles


4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861

Daily
11-5

Pelletiere Estate Paso Robles


3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432

Daily
11-5

Shadow Run Vineyard Paso Robles


Fri-Sun
2720 La Panza Rd, 805 227-0554
10:30-5
Shale Oak Winery Paso Robles
Daily
3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800
10-5
Sharps Hill Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles
835 12th St; 805 227-7154
Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11

Silver Horse Paso Robles


2995 Pleasant Road; 805-467-WINE

Kiamie Wine Cellars Paso Robles


9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333

Open daily
11-5
X

Kukkula Templeton
9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111

Fri-Sun
11-5

Penman Springs Paso Robles


1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959

LAventure Winery Paso Robles


2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588

Th-Su 11-4
or by appt

Per Cazo Cellars Paso Robles


5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949

Thu-Sun
11-5

By
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Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles


1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872

Fr-Sa 11-5
Su 12-5

Daily 11-5
Daily 11-5
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Th-Mo
11-5
Th-Mo
11-5

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Sun-Thurs 12-6
Fri-Sat 11-7 X

Th-Mo
11-5

Mo-Fr 12-6
Sa 11-6, Su 11-5

Stanger Vineyards Paso Robles


7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777
5225 Hwy 41, Creston
Starr-Ranch Paso Robles
9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144
Steinbeck Paso Robles
5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854
Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231

SUMMERWOOD Paso Robles


2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365

Daily
10-6

Tablas Creek Paso Robles


9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231

Daily
10-5

Pianetta Paso Robles


829 13th St; 805-226-4005

Laraneta Vynds Templeton


2602 Templeton Rd; 805 434-5090

By
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Pipestone Paso Robles


2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385

Le Cuvier Paso Robles


3333 Vine Hill Lane; 800-549-4764

Daily
11-5

Pithy Little Wine Co Paso Robles


1244 Pine St, Ste B; 805-546-1059

POALILLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles Daily


7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621
11-5

POMAR JUNCTION Templeton


5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940

Daily
11-5

Pozo Valley Santa Margarita


2200 El Camino Real; 805-438-3375

Fr-Su
12-5

Pretty Smith San Miguel


13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104

Fr-Su
11-5

Proulx Paso Robles


5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800

Thu-Mon
11-5

Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles


1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331

Thu-Sun
11-5

Ranchita Canyon Vnyd San Miguel Fri-Mon


3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5

Rangeland Wines Paso Robles


10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232

By
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Red Soles Paso Robles


3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898

Daily
11-5

Rio Seco Paso Robles


4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884

Daily
11-5

Tolo Cellars Paso Robles


9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282
Treana Winery Paso Robles
1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112

RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS San MiguelThu-Mon


7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086
11-5

Turley Wine Cellars Templeton


2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030

Daily
9-5

RN Estate Winery Paso Robles


7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802

Twilight Cellars San Juan Bautista


110 Orchard Hill Rd; 805-238-7143

Thur-Sun
11-5

ROBERT HALL Paso Robles


3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616

Fri-Sun
11-5

Daily
11-5

Linne Calodo Paso Robles


3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797

By
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Locatelli San Miguel


8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067

Fr-Su
1l-4

X
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Loma Linda Vineyards Paso Robles


By
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr; 805 227-7172Appt
Lone Madrone Paso Robles
5800 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-0845

Daily
10:30-5

LXV Wine Lounge Paso Robles


1306-B Pine St; 530-763-3821

Thu-Sun
1-7

McPrice Paso Robles


3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245

Daily
11-5

Maloy ONeill Paso Robles


5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430

Daily
10-5

MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Paso Robles


4125 Peachy Cyn Rd; 805-239-1668
Midnight Cellars Paso Robles
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904

X
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11-5

Win Daily 10-5


Sum Daily 10-5:30

Minassian-Young Paso Robles


4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571

Th-Mo
11-5

X
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Mitchella Vineyard Paso Robles


Thu-Su 12-5
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt
Mondo Cellars Paso Robles
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925

Daily
11-6

Moonstone Cellars Cambria


801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466

Daily
11-5

Rockin R Wine Paso Robles


8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529

Nadeau Family Vintners Paso Robles


3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574

Fr-Su
11-5

Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton


8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919

By
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Sun 10-6 X

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VENTEUX VINEYARDS Templeton Daily


1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127
10-5

Veris Cellars Templeton


1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319

Via Vega Vnyd & Winery Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5


2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190
or By Appt

TACKITT FAMILY San Miguel


Fri-Sun
6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490
12-5
Tassajara Cellars San Miguel
Fri-Sun 11-5
In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511
Terry Hoage Paso Robles
Th-Mo
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083
11-4

Thacher Winery Paso Robles


8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087

Th-Mo 11-5
or by appt

Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles


8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204

Daily
10-6

By
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Th-Su
11-5

Lago Giuseppe Templeton


8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300

LE VIGNE WINERY Paso Robles Sun-Th 11-5


5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000
Fri-Sat 11-6 X

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Sum 11-6 X

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Victor Hugo Winery Templeton


By
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128
Appt
Villicana Winery Paso Robles
Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456
11-5
Fri-Sun 11-5
Villa Creek Cellars Paso Robles
5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145
or by appt X
Villa San-Juliette San Miguel
Daily
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522
11-5
VINA ROBLES Paso Robles
Sum 10-6
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812
Win 10-5
Vines on the Marycrest Paso Robles Fri-Sat 11-5
5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378
Sun 10-4
Vista Del Rey Paso Robles
Su 11-5
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
By Appt
Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
WCP Cellars Paso Robles
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
Sun 12-4
Westberg Cellars Paso Robles
3rd weekend 12-4
1140 Pine St; 805 238-9321
or by appt
Whalebone Vineyard Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020
Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles
Daily
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311
11-5
WILD HORSE WINERY Templeton Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5
Windward Vineyard Paso Robles
Daily
1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565
10:30-5
Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles
Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382
11-5
X
ZinAlley Templeton
Fri-Sun
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959
11-5

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SAN LUIS OBISPO


ALAPAY CELLARS Avila Beach
Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632
10:30-6
Autry Cellars San Luis Obispo
Daily
5450 Edna Road; 805-546-8669
11-5
Au Bon Climat Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
BAILEYANA San Luis Obispo
Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200
10-5
BARNWOOD Arroyo Grande
Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE
11-5
BISHOPS PEAK Arroyo Grande
Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446
10:30 -4:30
Center of Effort Wine Arroyo Grande
By
2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463
Appt
Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo
Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842
11-5
CHAMISAL VNYDS San Luis Obispo
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463
Daily 10-5
Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5
Clesi Wines San Luis Obispo
Call
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-286-5073
for hours X
Cuvee Champagne Bar Avila Beach Fr 4-10, Sa 1-10
550 1st St; 805-727-4144
Su 12-7pm
EDNA VALLEY VNYD San Luis Obispo
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855
Daily 10-5
Filipponi Ranch Cellars San Luis Obispo Sat-Sun
1800 Calle Joaquin; 805-903-3567
12-4
Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700
Daily 11-5:30 X
Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande
Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461
11-5

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LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande


Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772
11-5
Luis Wine Bar San Luis Obispo Mo-Th 3-11, Fr 3-12
1021 Higuera; 805-762-4747
Sa 12-2, Su 12-11
Margerum Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
Monterey Street Wine Co San Luis Obispo
1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9
Morovino Avila Beach
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5
76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443
Fri-Sat 12-6 X
NADIA Arroyo Grande
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5
Peloton Cellars Avilia Beach
Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6
Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4
470 Front St; 805-627-1080
Phantom Rivers Arroyo Grande
Sun-Thu 12-5
211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE
Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo By
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281
Appt
Pismo Beach Winery Pismo Beach
Daily
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE
12-5
X
Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande 1st Sat
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220
11-5
Biddle Ranch Vineyard Avila Valley Thur-Sun
6985 Ontario Road; 805-543-2399
11-5
Sans Liege Wines Pismo Beach
Sun-Thur 12-6
870 Price Street; 805-773-2770
Fri-Sat 12-8
Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo
Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111
10-5
Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars SLO Mon-Fri 10-4
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5
STEPHEN ROSS San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318
11-5
X
TALLEY VNYDS Arroyo Grande
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446
Daily 10:30-4:30
Tangent WINERY San Luis Obispo
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200
Daily 10-5
Taste of the Valleys San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Fr-Sa 12-10
TOLOSA WINERY San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500
11-5
Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo
Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448
11-5
X
William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10

Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria


Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251
11-4
Kenneth Volk Vineyards Santa Maria
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896
Daily 10:30-4:30 X
Koehler Los Olivos
Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384
10-5
La Fentre Santa Maria
By
2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615
Appt
Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525
By Appt
Presquile Wine Santa Maria
Fri 11-6
5391 Presquile Dr; 805-937-8110
Sat-Thur 11-5
Rancho Sisquoc Santa Maria
Mon-Thu 10-4
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5
Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria
Daily
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340
10-4
X
Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa
Sat-Sun
4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319
11:30-5
Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria
2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100
By Appt
Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria
By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051
Appt
TORRETTI FAMILY Santa Maria
By
2330 Westgate Rd; 805-714-0622
Appt
Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria
Daily
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451
10-5
Wine Country Orcutt
Thu-Sat 1-8
130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6
ZACA MESA Los Olivos
Daily 10-4
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Summer Fri-Sat till 5

LOS ALAMOS

X
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BEDFORD Los Alamos


Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107
11-5
Casa Dumetz Wines Los Alamos Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7
388 Bell St, 805-344-1900
Sun 11-6
MARTIAN RANCH & VNYDS Los Alamos
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd; 805-344-1804 Wed-Sun 11-5

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SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON


ANDREW MURRAY Winery & Visitors Center
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-696-9604 Daily 10:30-5:30
X
Ca Del GreVino Orcutt
Tue-Sat 11-9
400 E. Clark Ave; 805 937-6400
Sun 11-7
X
CAMBRIA WINERY Santa Maria
Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318
10-5
X
Core Wine Orcutt
Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6
145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5
X
COSTA DE ORO Santa Maria
Daily 11-6
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-937-1468
Fri till 8
X
Cottonwood Cyn Santa Maria Mon-Th 10-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
3940 Dominion Rd; 805 937-8463
Sun 11-5 X
X
Demetria Los Olivos
By
6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345
Appt
X
Fess Parker Los Olivos
Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545
10-5
X
FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940
Daily 11-5 X
X

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X
X
X
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Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos


Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665
11-6
Alta Maria Vineyards Los Olivos
Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144
11-5
ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Tasting Room
2901 Grand Ave, Suite A; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5
Arthur Earl Los Olivos
Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771
11-6
Artiste Los Olivos
Daily
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626
11-5:30
Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos
Daily
2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664
11-5
Bernat Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe
2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217
Daily
Bin 2860 Los Olivos
Sun-Thu 11-7
2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537
Fri-Sat 11-8
Blair Fox Cellars Los Olivos
Fri-Sun 12-5
2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt
Brander Vineyard Los Olivos
Sum 10-5
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455
Win 11-4
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830
Daily 11-6
BYRON VNYD Los Olivos Tasting Room
2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5

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Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos


Daily
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685
11-5
CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos
Daily
2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459
11-5
CINQUE STELLA Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 102; 805-686-4101
Consilience Los Olivos
Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020
11-5
COQUELICOT Los Olivos
Daily 11-5
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500
Sat 10-5
Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos
Daily 10-6
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138
Win till 5
Dreamcote Wine Co. Los Olivos
Fri-Mon
2933 San Marcos Ave. #107; 805-691-1200 11-5
DRAGONETTE Los Olivos
Thu-Mon
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077
11-5
Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos
Daily
2974 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463
11- 5:30
Evans Ranch Los Olivos
Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558
10-5
X
FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY Los Olivos Daily
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave. Ste. C; 805-694-2252 11-9
X
FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos
Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940
10-5
X
J LUDLOW Los Olivos
2890 Grand Ave, 805-688-8989
Daily 11-5
Kaena Wine Los Olivos
Daily
2890 Grand Avenue; 805-451-6037
11-5
Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406
Daily 11-6
LARNER VNYD & WINERY Los Olivos
2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-8148
Daily 11-5
Longoria Wines Los Olivos
Daily
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637
11-4:30
LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM Los Olivos
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406
Daily 11-5
QUP WINE at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200
Daily 11-5
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez
By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245
Appt
Refugio Ranch Los Olivos
Thu-Fri 11-5
2990 Grand Ave; 805 688-5400
Fri-Sat til 7
Saarloos & Sons Los Olivos
Daily
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200
11-6
Samsara Los Olivos
Thur-Mon 11-5
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-331-2292 & by appt
Semler Malibu Family Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5
2363 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-688-8105 & by appt
Stolpman Vnyds Los Olivos
Daily
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400
11-5
Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos
Fri-Sun
2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761
11-5

ZINKE WINE Los Olivos


2366 Alamo Pintado Ave, 805-691-9718

L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N

Alma Rosa Buellton


7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090

Daily
11-4:30

Ampelos Cellars Lompoc


312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957

Thur-Sun
11-5

Arcadian Winery Lompoc


Thu-Sun
1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B; 805-737-3900 11-5

Babcock Winery Lompoc


5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455

Summer 10:30-5
Winter 10:30-4

Brewer-Clifton Lompoc
329 N. F St; 805-735-9184

Fri-Sun
11-4

Clos Pepe at Taste of Sta Rita Hills


Thu-Sun
1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5

Cold Heaven Cellars Buellton


92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343

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Fri-Mon
12-5

Crawford Family Wines Buellton Fri-Sun 12-5


92 Second Street, G & H; 805-698-3889 Weekdays by Appt.

DAlfonso Curran Lompoc


4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE

DVine Lompoc
107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771

Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc


1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430
Daily 11-5

Fiddlehead Cellars Lompoc


1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204

Flying Goat Cellars Lompoc


Thur-Mon
1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032
11-4

FOLEY ESTATES Lompoc


6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222

Daily
10-5

Harrison-Clarke Lompoc
805-686-0850

By
Appt

Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton


406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676
Daily from 4pm
X

Huber Cellars Lompoc


4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854

Fri-Sun 11-5
& By Appt

JALAMA WINES Lompoc


308 North 9th St, C; 805-735-8937

Fri-Sun 12-5
& By Appt

Ken Brown Wines Buellton


157 W. Hwy 246; 805 688-9400

Thu-Mon
11-4:30

Lafond Vineyard Buellton


6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921

Daily
10-5

LA MONTAGNE WINERY Lompoc


1509 E Chesnut Ave; 805 291-6643

Fri-Sun
12-5

La Vie Vnyds Lompoc


308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111

Fri-Sun
11-5

Fri-Sun
11-4:30

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Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11


Closed Sun-Mon X X

Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5


Sun 12-4

Tercero Wines Los Olivos


Thur-Mon
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5

Tessa Marie/ E&T Wines


Thur-Mon
2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 11:30- 5

Longoria Wines Lompoc


1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637

X
X

LORING / CARGASACCHI Buellton Mon, Thu, Fri 11-5


420 E Hwy 246; 805-691-1300
Sat-Sun 10-5
Melville Vineyard Lompoc
Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030
11-4

Montemar Wines Lompoc


Thur-Mon 11-5
1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E; 805-735-5000 Fri-Sat 11-8

Moretti WIne Company Lompoc


1595 E Chestnut Ave; (805) 735-4400

TORETTI FAMILY Los Olivos Thur-Mon


2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-688-8002 12-5:30
Tre Anelli Los Olivos
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000

Daily
11-5

Verdad & Ethan at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos


2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200
Daily 11-5

X
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Thu-Sun
11-5

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Mosby Winery Buellton


Mon-Fri 10-4
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415
Sa-Su 10-5
New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc
Fri-Sun
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784
12-5
Pali Wine Co. Lompoc
Sat & Sun 11-4
1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200
Mon-Thu by appt
Palmina Lompoc
Thur-Sat 11-5
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4
By
Point Concepcin Wines Lompoc
1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545
Appt
Prodigal Wines Buellton
Fri-Mon
92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476
12-4
Sanford Winery Lompoc
Sun-Thu 11-4
Fri-Sat 11-5
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900
SCOTT CELLARS Lompoc
Fri-Sun
316 North F St; 805 736-6161
11-4
Stolpman Vynds Lompoc
Fri-Sun
1700-B Industrial Way; 805-736-5000
12-5
Standing Sun Winery Buellton
Thu-Mon 11-5
92 2nd St #D; 805-691-9413
& by appt
Sweeny Canyon Buellton
By
805-688-2415
Appt
TERRAVANT Buellton
Thur-Sun
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400
11-8
X
TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS Lompoc
1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774
Thorne Wines Buellton, poured at Avant
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911
Transcendence Lompoc
313 North F Street; 805-689-5258
TURIYA WINES Lompoc
313 North F Street; 805-478-7016
Tyler Winery Lompoc
300 N. 12th Street Unit 4A; 805 769-4639
ZOTOVICH Lompoc
300 N 12th St, Unit 1D; 805 736-1600

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11-5
Thur-Sun
11-8
X
Fri-Sun
11-4
By
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Fri-Sun
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Fri-Sun
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SOLVANG
Au Bon Climat at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9
1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801
Fr-Sa 12-10
Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog
1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7
Blackjack Ranch Solvang
Th-Mo
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412
11-5
BUTTONWOOD WINERY Solvang
Daily
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032
11-5
Cali Love Winery Solvang
Wed-Mon 12-7
1651 Copenhagen Dr, 805-688-1678
Later Sat-Sun
CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang
Mon-Fri 12-7
476 First St; 805 693-4331
Sat-Sun 11-7
CASA CASSARA Solvang
Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30
1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30
Dascomb Cellars Solvang
Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7
Gioia - Solvang 805 689-7219
By Appt
Good Life Solvang
Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111
Fr-Sa 12-10
Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang
By
2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850
Appt
LINCOURT VINEYARDS Solvang
Daily
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554
10-5
LIONS PEAK VNYRD Solvang
Mon-Thu 11-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466
Fri-Sun 11-9

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Sevtap Winery Solvang


Daily 11-8
1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200
Fri-Sat til 9
Shoestring Winery Solvang
Fr-Su
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612
10-4
Sort This Out Cellars Solvang
Sun-Thu 10-7
1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717
Fri-Sat 10-10
Toccata (Mandolina) Wines Solvang Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506
11-5:30
Viking Garden Cellars Solvang
Open until
448 Alisal Road, Suite E; 805 688-2670
9pm
WANDERING DOG WINE BAR Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126
Daily 11-8ish

CORKS N CROWNS Santa Barbara


32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600

Daily
11-6

Labrynth Winery Ventura


Wed-Sun 11:30-8
607 East Main St, Ste D; 805-585-2238

Cottonwood Canyon Santa Barbara


224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805-963-1221

Fri-Mon
12-5

MAGNAVINO CELLARS OxnardMost Fri 5-8


961 N. Rice Ave #5; 805-983-2500
Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6

DEEP SEA TASTING RM Santa Barbara Daily


217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185
11-7

Daily
10-9

Giessinger Santa Barbara


212 State St; 805-568-0820

Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm Ojai


655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700

Old Creek Ranch Winery Ojai Valley


10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132

Daily
11-5

PANARO BROTHERS Ventura


Fri 3-7
4517 Market Street #7; 805-654-1577
Sat-Sun 11-7

PLAN B CELLARS Ventura


3520 Arundell Circle #107; 805 233-1453

Sat-Sun 12-5
Fri By Appt

X
X

Mo-Th 12-7
Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8

Grassini Family Santa Barbara


813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366
Happy Canyon Vnyd Santa Barbara
30 El Paseo; 805-232-3549

Daily
12-6pm
Daily
Appt

Rancho Ventavo Cellars Oxnard


741 South A Street, 805 483-8084

Fri-Sun 11-6
And By Appt

Jaffurs Wine Cellars Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5


819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5
Jamie Slone Wines Santa Barbara
Daily
23 East De La Guerra St; 805-560-6555
12-6

Mo-Th 12-7
Fr-Su 12-8

Kalyra by the Sea Santa Barbara


212 State St; 805-695-8606

SAN VICENTE Camarillo


Fri 1-6
537 Constitution Ave #D, 805-484-5400 Sat-Sun 12-6

Daily
11-6

Kunin Wines Santa Barbara


28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633

SUNLAND VINTAGE Thousand Oaks Thur-Fri 6-9


1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #108; 805-379-2250 Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5

Lafond Winery Santa Barbara


111 East Yanonali Street; 805 845-2020

Daily 10-6
Fri-Sat 10-7

Margerum Santa Barbara


813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463

Daily
Noon-6

Margerum Santa Barbara


32 El Paseo; 805-845-8435

Daily
Noon-6

2 for 1 tasting with ad

Municipal Wine Co Santa Barbara


28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864

Daily
11-6

50% off tasting flight with ad

Oreana Winery Santa Barbara


205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857

Daily 11-5

2 for 1 tasting with ad

Daily
10 - 5

Fri-Mon
By Appt

S A N TA YN E Z
BRIDLEWOOD ESTATE Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000
11-5
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Carr - The Warehouse Santa Ynez
Daily 11-6
3563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Fri-Sat 11-8
Central California Wines Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-5
3553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094
Fri-Sat 12-6
FONTES & PHILLIPS Santa Ynez Thu-Mon 11-5
3630 Sagunto St. Ste A1; 805 688-2200
or by appt.
Gainey Vineyard Santa Ynez
Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558
10-5
X
Harrison Clarke Santa Ynez
By
805-892-9711
Appt
Imagine Wine Santa Ynez
Daily
3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769
11-5
Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez
Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864
Sa-Su 10-5
Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez
By
3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840
Appt
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez
By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245
Appt
Roblar Winery Santa Ynez
Sat-Sun 11-5
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603
Mon-Fri 11-4
Sunstone Santa Ynez
Daily
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463
11-5
Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon
By
805 568-0900
Appt

X
X
X

X
X
X

Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara


202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633
Sanguis Wines Santa Barbara
8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920
Silver Wines Santa Barbara
724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052

By
Appt

Summerland Summerland
2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE

Daily
11-7

Whitcraft Winery Santa Barbara


36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680

Fri-Sun 12-4
Mon-Thu By Appt

X
X

X
X

ALDABELLA Westlake Village


31111 Via Colinas, 818-991-9463

Fri 5-10, Sat 1-11


Sun 1-5

BRIDLEWOOD ESTATE WINERY

CAMBRIA WINERY
2 for 1 tasting with ad

DEEP SEA CONWAY FAMILY


One free tasting with ad

DONATI FAMILY VINEYARD


Complimentary reserve tasting

FONTES & PHILLIPS


2 for 1 tasting with ad

J Ludlow Vineyard
2 for 1 tasting with ad

LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY

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ALMA SOL WINERY Thousand OaksFri 6-9, Sat 1-6


1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #8, 818-231-2749
Sun 2-5

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Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7


2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800
Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4

Camarillo Custom Crush Camarillo


300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597

Sat-Sun
11-5

CANTARA CELLARS Camarillo


126 N. Wood Road #104; 805-484-9600

Th-Sun
11-6

Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara


813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463

FOUR BRIX WINERY Ventura


2290 Eastman Ave #109; 805-256-6006

Sat/Sun 12-5
Fri 4-8

Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6


Fri, Sat 12-8

Mon-Thur 11-5
Fri-Sun 11-6:30

LORING/CARGASACCHI
LUCKY DOGG WINERY

2 for 1 tasting with ad

TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS


10% off purchases with ad

X
X

X
X

Giessinger Winery Fillmore


365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000

CONWAY FAMILY at Deep Sea


Daily 11-7
217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185

HERZOG WINE CELLARS OxnardSun-Thu 10:30-9


3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-983-1560
Fri 10:30-4
X

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RANCHO OLIVOS ESTATE OLIVE OIL


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Carr - The Barrel Room Santa Barbara Daily 11-6


414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985
Thu-Sat 11-8

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VENTURA COUNTY

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208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255

Daily
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Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336
11-6
LUCKY DOGG WINERY Solvang Su, M, W, Th 12-6
1607 Mission Dr., Ste 102; 805-691-9774 Fri-Sat 12-7:30
Mission Meadow Solvang
Mon-Thur 11-5:30
1659 Copenhagen Dr, 805 693-1344 extended hrs wknds
Presidio Vineyard Solvang
Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585
11-6
Rideau Vineyard Solvang
Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717
10:30-5
Royal Oaks Solvang
Daily
1582 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-693-1740
10-5
X
Rusack Vineyard Solvang
Daily
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278
11-5

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