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WINERY

Per Bacco Cellars

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PER BACCO CELLARS
Wow Moments
by Michael Cervin
Winemaking is a slow enterprise. Not only
is there a once-a-year harvest, it then takes, on
average, two years before the wine is released
to the public. Craig Shannon, winemaker at
Per Bacco Cellars in San Luis Obispo knows
this all to well. “It took us 12 years to be an
overnight success,” Shannon jokes. To be “per
baccoed,” an Italian phrase, is to experience
that wow moment, and that is exactly what
happens when people taste Craig’s wines. “A
distinguishing thing about Per Bacco is the
entire tasting experience here at the winery,”
Craig says. “We are small, quaint and off the
beaten path, but the majority of people who
visit our tasting room have never had a tasting
quite like what we offer.”
It’s true you pass by them on Highway 101
in San Luis, but you may not even recognize
the building as a winery since it’s so unas-
suming. This is not a fancy place, and the
tasting room is the nuts and bolts of where
Craig makes the wines. “Being among the
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barrels of a working winery is somewhat
romantic in that the customer is right where
the magic happens. Rather than putting our
focus on merchandise and knick-knacks, we
are 100-percent dedicated to the wine that we
make and pour at our tasting room and share
with people. It’s all about having the experi-
ence that the customer will remember for a
long time to come.”
The focus of Per Bacco wines is on a
restrained style of winemaking, one that
allows the nuances of the grape to shine
through. With an enthusiasm for Pinot Noir,
Per Bacco has set a new bar for quality Pinot
Noir from San Luis Obispo County. Interest-
ingly, Per Bacco doesn’t own any vineyards. “I
did my years of purgatory with the wind and
the fog,” Craig jokes about his farming
history. He sources fruit from multiple vine-
yards which allows him to give needed atten-
tion to winemaking, not farming. Besides, it is
virtually impossible to have the ultimate piece
of ground that can produce everything you
need, and Shannon understands this. As a
third generation farmer and vineyard
manager he has grown tomatoes, garlic,
almonds and walnuts and knows firsthand
the unpredictability of the weather. He may
not have the ideal piece of ground, but he is
making the ideal wines. From small batches
of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Syrah, Petite
Sirah, Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese, the wines
are focused, handcrafted and true to the vari-
etal characteristics of each grape. “We get a lot
of hang time in these valleys and maritime
influences to develop our sugars and flavors,”
he says. “We don’t take any short cuts.” His
best selling wines continue to be Pinot Noir
and Petite Sirah. “My regular non-barrel select
Pinot Noir sells great because it is a perfect
anytime wine and also a great food-pairer,”
Craig explains. “It’s real easy to drink and
satisfies the palate of Pinot lovers from all
over.” Most of the Per Bacco wines are carried
locally along the Central Coast in restaurants
and bars, and of course they are readily avail-
able in the tasting room.
When Craig first launched Per Bacco first
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wines back in 1998, Pinot Noir
was a tough sell, as the focus
then was on Syrah. “Everyone
thought the next big thing was
going to be Syrah,” he remem-
bers. But Craig didn’t want Per
Bacco to be like every other
winery so he decided to go with
Pinot Noir, in spite of the clear 4
indications that Syrah would be
the new “it” wine. “We were
looking at the Pinot Noirs
around us and they were what
California always does, these big
barnstormer wines,” Craig says.
“But we wanted the elegance, the
sensual nuances of Pinot Noir
which is a food friendly with
good acid structure.” But Craig
held his ground and made the
wines he thought were right for
him. But it was a tough sell and
he likens trying to interest people
in Pinot Noir to putting lipstick
on a pig, nobody was asking it
out. Then out of the blue the
Oscar winning movie Sideways
came out in 2004 and the virtues
of Pinot Noir were suddenly
being extolled by everyone. Since
Craig had been making it all
along, refining his touch and
crafting a beautiful expression of
the grape, he was well positioned
to capitalize on the new surge.
Craig, an avid surfer, also
scored very well with the
national press on his very first
release of Pinot Noir. He likens
surfing to wine in that, “paddling
into a wave is like tasting a wine
with all your senses keyed in.”
Get ready to catch a wave of
excellent wine by visiting Per
Bacco at 1850 Calle Joaquin in
San Luis Obispo. They are open
daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone (805) 787- 0485 or visit
www.perbaccocellars.com for
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH APRIL

Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’s Ortman Family Vineyards presents art by Sandi Heller
ONGOING Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with Wine- A local pastel landscape artist specializing in scenes from the Central Coast of
North County Farmers’ Market maker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppe's California and Sierra Nevada. 12-6pm daily Friday & Saturday till 7pm,
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 805-748-1109 personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and http://blog.sandihellerart.com/, 805-237-9009, www.ortmanvineyards.com
• Atascadero:Wed, 3-6 pm • Paso Robles:Tue, 3-6 pm exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com ONGOING SATURDAYS
• Baywood/Los Osos: Mon, 2-4:30 pm • Templeton: Sat, 9am-12:30pm Live Music in the Tasting Room
PASO ROBLES
Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company at Eos. 12-3pm
APRIL 10-11 ONGOING
2nd Annual Wine 4 PAWS ONGOING THROUGH APRIL
Making Sense of Scents at Wild Horse Winery
To Benefit Woods Humane Society Maeve Crogham at Castoro Cellars Winery
Learn how to properly taste & smell some of your favorite Wild Horse wines &
Help four-legged friends by visiting 35 participating wineries throughout SLO Each month, the art gallery at Castoro Cellars Winery Tasting Room in
find naturally occurring aromas. $20 per person, Saturdays by appointment at
County. A portion of the weekend's proceeds will be donated to Woods Templeton exhibits artwork from local artists. Free,10am-5:30pm
12, 2 & 3:30pm. Limit 8 people. Call for reservations or for groups more than 8.
Humane Society. Visit 6 wineries throughout the weekend and be entered in www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
Templeton, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
the raffle! Print out or pick up a free Passport, www.wine4paws.com APRIL 3
ONGOING Ortman Family First Saturday – Wine & The Arts
ARROYO GRANDE Pinot Noir Blending Seminar Featuring art by Sandi Heller and live music by Jon Ward. 5-7pm
Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly 805-237-9009, www.ortmanvineyards.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS
means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers APRIL 4
club. Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton
Taste limited release wines and wines that are not normally on their tasting Easter Brunch at Meridian Vineyards
RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
list. 805-481-WINE (9463), www.phantomrivers.com Bring the whole family for a fun morning including an egg hunt for the chil-
ONGOING dren & private wine tasting for adults.10:30am egg hunt, 11am brunch.
ONGOING SLOfolks presents Music at Castoro Cellars Prepared by Two Cooks, $25/pp+tax Adults, $15/pp+tax Children
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub www.castorocellars.com, RSVP, 888-DAM-FINE 805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com
Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole • April 24: 7:30 pm, The Sherry Austin Band, $20
calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml APRIL 10
• May 22: 7:30 pm: folk singer-storyteller Andrew White. Indoor show, $20
Farming with the Wild Vineyard Tour
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at Halter Ranch
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night The Ranch is a 960 acre wildlife haven located in the middle of the Santa Lucia
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages Coast Range, where they strive to co-exist with their "neighbors" through
ONGOING SATURDAYS welcome. 6-9pm, free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872 sustainable farming. You'll spend the morning with winegrower and avid bird-
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market watcher Mitch Wyss on this highly unusual (locally famous) vineyard tour. End
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo up at the pond for a picnic lunch and wine tasting. 10am-1pm, $30, Club
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm discounts apply, lunch included, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org APRIL 10
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Pleasant Valley Wine Trail
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Free Cooking Show at Idler’s Hospitality Catering
presents Bordeaux Blitz ~
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair! Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guests
Ten Estate Wineries One Fun Place
The Doc Burnsteins Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the 5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net Join Cinquain, J&J Cellars, Locatelli, Pretty-Smith, Ranchita Canyon, RiverStar,
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday. 7pm, Invent a brand
ONGOING Silver Horse, Tackitt Family, Terrace Hill Olive Oil and Villa San Juliette for an
new flavor and watch it being made! 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com afternoon of wines, food and music by Michael Shelton at RiverStar Vineyards.
Estrella Warbird Museum
APRIL 2 Collection of military aircrafts, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm Benefits San Miguel Mission. 12-4pm, $25/advance $35/at the door,
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers 805-238-9317, www.ewarbirds.org www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com, 510-301-6516
Join their winemaker, John Thunen, as he pours his favorites for you. ONGOING APRIL 16
805-481-WINE, www.phantomrivers.com 15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar Private Barrel Tasting with Red Winemaker
APRIL 10 Templeton, 805-434-1554 Steve Peck at J. Lohr
Michael Larner from Larner Vineyards • Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm During this fun and informative event you’ll learn about J. Lohr’s commitment
at Phantom Rivers • Thursday: Food & Wine Pairing, $25, 5-7pm to a sustainable environment, including their pioneering design and imple-
• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore!!! Orders must be in by 7pm mentation for the largest winery-owned solar tracking array in North America.
Michael will be conducting an informative talk about his Vineyard.
A sneak peek tasting of the best wine from J. Lohr’s 2009 Harvest. 3:30-5pm
Complementary tasting of our wines from his grapes Mouvedre and Syrah Ongoing $15, limited to 15 people. RSVP, 805-239-8900, or email kim@jlohr.com
will follow. Don't miss out on the fun! Appetizers, 4-6pm, 805-481-WINE Tastings at Meridian Winery
www.phantomrivers.com 805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com, open daily 10am-5pm APRIL 16
The Art of Wine
APRIL 17 • Limited Release Tasting-$5: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines.
Explore the fusion of art & wine featuring the winemakers of the Paso Robles
Larner Month Continues at Phantom Rivers Tasting fee refunded with wine purchase.
Downtown Wineries & the artists of Studios on the Park. Seasonally-inspired
Christina Larner is joining them for her Artist reception. She actually paints • Cheese & Wine Pairing-$10: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines
hors d'oeuvres & silent auction lots. 6-9pm, $40, $32/wine club members
with wines for a beautiful effect you have to see! Enjoy her paintings while paired with five gourmet cheeses from Vivant Fine Cheese of Paso Robles.
805-227-6813, www.pasodowntownwineries.com
sipping a great glass of wine in the tasting room, appetizers, 4-7pm. Includes logo cheese board.
• Chocolate & Wine Pairing-$10: A selection of four tasting room exclusive reds APRIL 17
805-481-WINE, www.phantomrivers.com
paired with four artisan dark chocolates by Scharffen Berger of Berkeley. J&J Cellars Barrel Tasting
AVILA BEACH Includes logo cheese board. Visit the winery to barrel taste their 2009 Vintage accompanied by tasty
morsels. Wine club members get to try their hand at making their own blends.
APRIL 3 - SEPTEMBER 18 ONGOING 12-4pm, Complimentary with regular tasting purchase, 510-301-6516
Avila Beach Fish & Farmer’s Market 2nd Sunday Wine Down at Hearthstone www.jjcellars.com, betty.walker@jjcellars.com
Great food, fresh local produce and fresh seafood. Over 40 vendors, Enjoy music and delicious food with their fine wine.
live entertainment, contests and prizes. Fun for the whole family. www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544 APRIL 18
Earth Day Food and Wine Festival
805-602-8266, www.visitavilabeach.com/thingstodo.html ONGOING Vineyard Tour and Picnic at Halter Ranch
Go Ballooning
CAYUCOS & MORRO BAY Experience a taste of old California as you are guided through the 900 acre
Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San estate by winegrower Mitch Wyss. Work up an appetite, taste Halter Ranch
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude estate wines and enjoy a spring picnic brunch utilizing fresh, locally grown and
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk of a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per made foods with Whole Foods Chef and owner of Seasonal Custom Cuisine,
Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the water- trip. Weather permitting. Call for reservations. 805-458-1530 Michele Knecht. Limited to 16. $50, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977
front on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH APRIL 24
and converse with the artists. Open late till 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org
Wine & the Arts Carina Cellars 6th Annual Futures BBQ!
ONGOING SATURDAYS Join the downtown wineries the first Saturday of every month as they celebrate Rancho del Cielo, Paso Robles, They will be barrel tasting their 2009 wines! Enjoy
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay local artists, musicians & wine. Check out our website for information on the homemade BBQ, live music and vineyard tours. 12-3pm, $40, $35/Iconoclast
Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592 artists being featured! 4-7pm, 805-227-6813, www.anglimwinery.com Members, www.carinacellars.com

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APRIL 24
“Winemaker of the Year” Blending Session
at Castoro Cellars
Back by popular demand: Castoro Cellars will be offering you the opportunity to
learn the art of blending from their winemakers. Try out your winemaking skills
by creating your own perfect blend. Present your blend to the winemakers and
take a sample home. www.castorocellars.com, RSVP, 888-DAM-FINE
APRIL 24
The Sherry Austin Band at Castoro Cellars
Performing their own original songs in addition to well-loved Americana covers,
their musical collaboration showcases their rich harmonies and joy in singing
together. 7pm, $20, Indoor, www.castorocellars.com, RSVP, 888-DAM-FINE
APRIL 24
A Toast to Paderewski
Pear Valley Winery, Come raise a glass to Paderewski’s 150th Birthday with a Back
Roads wine tasting. Polish-themed delicacies and a very special concert. Proceeds
to benefit students in the Paderewski Festival Exchange Program with Tarnów,
Poland. 6pm, $75, $25 under 21, www.paderewskifest.com, 805-227-2888
APRIL 29 - MAY 1
18th Annual Hospice du Rhône
Paso Robles Event Center, an international gathering that draws Rhône
producers and enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to pay homage to the
diversity of the distinct twenty-two Rhône varieties. RSVP, 805-784-9543
www.hospicedurhone.org or faith@hospicedurhone.org
• April 29: the highly-spirited Rhone ‘n Bowl
• April 30: two Rhône focused seminars, a Rosé inspired lunch, the enhanced
Rhône Rendezvous and the new Sommelier Soirée.
• May 1: two Rhône focused seminars, the annual HdR Lunch and Live Auction,
the Grand Tasting and the Farewell BBQ. Rhône inspired cuisine for the
lunches and evening affairs will be prepared by Chef John Toulze of the girl &
the fig hailing from Sonoma, California.
APRIL 30
Friday Rhône Rendezvous With J. Lohr
Paso Robles Event Center, As an added interactive feature this year, local fare
will be paired alongside exclusive J. Lohr Gesture wines. Steve Lohr will be
pouring their exciting, pre-release wine club/tasting room only wines. Worldly
Rhône producers will be awaiting your arrival to share with you a one-of-a-
kind experience. 3-6pm, $100, hospicedurhone.org/tickets
APRIL 30
Fashion Fever 2010 at Robert Hall
It’s time to roll out the red carpet and get glamourized! A fabulous event with
fashions from local businesses. Indulge yourself in hors d’oeuvres and sweets
while the floral design, flashing lights and raging tunes keep the fashion
flowing. Plus a silent auction. 6-10pm, $35 Silver, $50 Gold, $480 Platinum
(table), 805-239-1616 ext. 24, events@roberthallwinery.com
MAY 20
“Behind the Vines”
Winemaker Tasting With Edward Sellers
Join winemaker, Amy Butler, at the beautiful Pony Club in the exclusive Hotel
Cheval in Downtown Paso Robles. Amy will be on hand to discuss the wine-
making process and take you through a fantastic flight of their awarding
winning Rhone wines. 5:30-7pm, Flight determind by the Pony club
805-239-8915, www.edwardsellers.com, info@edwardsellers.com
MAY 21-23
27th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
Join them for the 27th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival, the marquee wine
tasting event held along California's Central Coast. The Festival features more
than 90 wineries pouring their best in the quaint Paso Robles Downtown City
Park. Wine country cuisine and artisan foods are a true complement to the
more than 400 wines being featured at this celebration. Music will resonate
through the park on this spring day and the only thing missing is you. Friday
RESERVE (4-6pm), Saturday Grand Tasting (3-7pm) and new this year, the
Saturday Wine Country Auction & Dinner (6:30-10:30pm) held in the Paso
Robles Downtown City Park. New enhancements include an early evening
time-slot for the Saturday Grand Tasting in the Park, inventive Winemaker
Seminar and a new Wine Country Auction & Dinner focused on unique Paso
Robles wines. For info & tickets, 805-239-8463, www.pasowine.com
J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center, Delicious assorted hors d’oeuvres plus his
spectacular cuisine for their wine and food pairing seminar. Chef Charlie will
present a Polynesian- style roasted pig luau for Wine Festival Friday! Music and
lots of fun! 6-8pm, $55, $45/members, RSVP 805-239-8900 kim@jlohr.com
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PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Shell Beach Farmers Market
Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan
vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family
fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
SUNDAYS
2nd Annual Pismo Beach Concert Series
The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division announces its second annual
Pacific Breeze Concert Series at Dinosaur Caves Park. Bring your lawn chairs for
seating in the Rotary Amphitheatre or blankets for use on the park’s expansive
lawns overlooking the stage and the Pacific Ocean! Local BBQ and Doc Burn-
stein’s ice cream for sale! 1-4pm, Free!
• Apr 11: Sean Wiggins (country, blues & rock), www.seanwiggins.com
Summer Camp Expo - Includes children’s activities
• May 9 – Mother’s Day: Damon Castillo Band (pop - original rock - ballads)
Commemorating Moms - Includes children’s activities
APRIL 10
First Quarterly Wine Club Member's
Pick-up Party for 2010 at Pismo Beach Winery
Welcome all Pismo Beach Winery Wine Club Members and friends of Pismo
Beach Winery. For all wine club members and their guest. They will be
releasing our new wines! 1-5pm, $20, free/wine, www.pismobeachwinery.com
SUNDAYS APRIL 11–MAY 30
A Murder Mystery Dinner – Altos: Vendetta
Dinner, wine & laughter, Spyglass Restaurant, Shell Beach, Sundays, 5pm
805-489-3875, www.murderinmind.com
APRIL 25
Taste of Pismo
Restaurants of Pismo Beach and local wineries will be showcased. 1-5pm
Held under a large tent in Dinosaur Caves Park. Must be 21+ to attend.
$62.50, includes wine glass. 805-738-4382, www.tasteofpismo.com
MAY 2
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Over 100 local artists & craftsman, children’s activities coffee & pastries, BBQ
and more. 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, www.artintheparkshellbeach.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experience guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the majesty
and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 15
Salisbury Fine Art Gallery
Featuring John Patrick Salisbury, johnpatricksalisbury.com, 805-595-9463
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards
In the Heritage Room, four estate wines are paired with four artisan cheeses
from around the world. 11am-3pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Reserve Flight Tastings at Tolosa Vineyards
In the Heritage Room. Flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone style
wines or even a vertical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club
members, 805-782-0500 x10, jshakley@tolosawinery.com
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in
all media – paintings, sculpture, photography & more. 11am-5pm daily except
Tuesdays, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Music at Mother’s Tavern
Upscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in
the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese
6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
APRIL 9
Burger Bar & Wine with Cerro Caliente Wines
Build your own or try one of their creations ~ leave dinner to them. Relax and
discover just how good burgers can be with a glass of Cerro Caliente. 6-8pm
$22, $20/Club Caliente, www.cerrocalientecellars.com, RSVP, 805 544-2842
APRIL 17-18
Locals Weekend at Edna Valley
With a local ID from San Luis Obispo County you will be honored with a compli-
mentary wine tasting and several discounts on a variety of wine selections.
10am-5pm, 805-544-5855 ext. 42, tina.hoppe@diageo.com
APRIL 23–24
Learn By Tasting ~ Cal Poly Wine Festival
Student-run event with 100+ wineries benefiting the university’s Wine and
Viticulture Program & Vines to Wines. Kick off on Friday, April 23rd with a BBQ
and live auction for winemakers of the attending wineries and Cal Poly alumni,
hosted by the Vines to Wines Club held at Cal Poly Arboretum, $50
The Wine Festival is on Saturday, April 24th at Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa
Margarita, California. Showcasing many wineries from all over California, as
well as local restaurants and caterers. The proceeds support the Wine and Viti-
culture Program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
$65/VIP, $50, $45/student, $15/sober driver, www.calpolywinefestival.com
APRIL 29 - MAY 2
San Luis Obispo Vintners
Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend
A Spring Wine Festival In San Luis Obispo, www.slowine.com
• Barrels in the Plaza - Thursday evening in the historic downtown Mission
Plaza Celebrate with SLO Vintners locally grown, locally made
• Winemaker Dinners - Friday evening, SLO Vintners & Restaurants partner for
festive wine & food experiences
• Winery Open House Passport Weekend - Saturday & Sunday, Travel through
SLO wine country with passport entry to over 20 wineries.
APRIL 29
Roll Out the Barrels with Phantom Rivers
Join them at the Mission in San Luis Obispo for the kick-off event for A Spring
Wine Festival In San Luis Obispo Passport Weekend. 5:30-7:30pm
805-481-WINE, www.phantomrivers.com, www.slowine.com
APRIL 30
Roll Out the Barrels –
Appetizer Social at Edna Valley
They’ll be rolling out the dough as they create pizza’s on the BBQ along with
appetizers cooked right on an open air fire pit. Come celebrate with Team Edna
as they begin to toast their 30 year anniversary. 6-8:30pm
$35, $30/Club Edna /Founders, 805-544-5855 ext. 42, tina.hoppe@diageo.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
APRIL 17
Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival
A long weekend of celebration around the festival at River Park, Lompoc. The
annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival attracts wine lovers from near
and far for an opportunity to meet 130+ member vintners, taste their wines,
and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment. Features a
silent auction and wine country cuisine by the area’s finest chefs. 1-4pm
$75, $85/at the door, www.sbcountywines.com/events/festival.html
APRIL 24
Carina Cellars Futures Wine BBQ!
At their “old”winery in Buellton, Enjoy tasting the 2009 wines from the barrel
as well as 35% off all wine purchases. Live music by blues/rock artists Sean
Wiggins and Paul Houston, and home-style BBQ by De La Saison Catering.
12-3pm. $40, 50 seats available, 805-252-0860, carolyn@carinacellars.com.
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3
805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
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APRIL 1 - MAY 31 SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING

Three People, Seven Places Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
by George Wright at Carina Cellars Houses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum
Wright has been photographing the landscape of the Santa Ynez Valley for European race bikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm so that the bikes on display are constantly changing and expanding.
many years. The beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, has inspired him to capture 805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum Weekends 11am-5pm and by appointment mid-week.
images of the amazing flower fields, wineries and other notable landscapes of
ONGOING 805-686-9522, www.motosolvang.com
this region. www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro APRIL 17
SANTA BARBARA Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese Lucas & Lewellen's Wine & Cheese Pairing Party
ONGOING SUNDAYS plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com Vintners’Festival Weekend Wine and Cheese Pairings at Lucas & Lewellen &
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Mandolina Tasting Rooms in Solvang. 6-8pm, $20, no RSVP required
ONGOING
For 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists and 888-777-6663, www.llwine.com
Sunday Live at Costa de Oro
craftsman. East Beach Pier, 10am–dusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.com Enjoy a glass of wine with friends and listen to some of the best music on the
Central Coast. New cheese plates and a variety wines by the glass or bottle!
VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine 2-5pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com ONGOING
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste. APRIL 14 Museum of Ventura County
4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com National Lawyer’s Appreciation Day Photographs, publications, documents & exhibits depicting Ventura County's
Since Riverbench’s tag line “Approach the Bench”seems to be a big hit history. 10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, www.venturamuseum.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Downtown Walking Tours with all you lawyers, they decided to dedicate an entire day to you. ONGOING
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas and Present your business card and receive special treatment! Ventura County Maritime Museum
www.riverbench.com, 805-937-8340 An enriching museum experience based on maritime history ranging from
Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307
ancient mariners to the modern marine era. Educational programs through
ONGOING SANTA YNEZ world-class maritime art, unique ship models, dynamic exhibits, artifacts and
Ty Warner Sea Center ONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS nautical research, 11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Dancing at Maverick Saloon ONGOING SATURDAYS
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web for Tour Ojai Olive Oil at Asquith Farm
ONGOING schedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org Begins outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive
Downtown Santa Barbara varieties, their maturing process, the harvesting & a visit to the tree nursery.
ONGOING
Share the adventure of producing premium-quality olive oils.
Various venues for art exhibits, cultural events & fine wine tasting, plus festival Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Activities
10am-3pm Mon-Fri by appointment. 805-701-3825, www.ojaioliveoil.com
and holiday events, 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com Santa Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle
• Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS
ONGOING Thank Bacchus for First Fridays
"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art at Rancho Ventavo Cellars
• Sat: 10:00-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the
Check site for hours and exhibits. 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net Bacchus is Dionysus, or the Greek god of wine and intoxication, known as
Oak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission.
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 30 Bacchus to Romans. Start your weekend right and unwind with a delicious trio
• Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2 per child.
Planetarium Shows at of Rancho Ventavo Cellars wines paired with small plates. Wine by the bottle
ONGOING and glass available as well. $10/$7.50/Wine Club Members,
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Art at Artiste Winery RSVP recommended, 805-483-8084, www.rvcellars.com
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.org
Each quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wednesdays: 3pm, Tales of the Maya Skies
from the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com Saturday Nights at Herzog & Tierra Sur
Fridays: 3pm, Wonders of the Spring Sky
ONGOING Serving tapas, along with a new list of signature premium cocktails and wine.
Saturdays and Sundays
Glider Rides at the Airport The Tasting Bar will also be open for tastings and wine purchases.
• 11am: Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars
Start your night with them, friends and a cocktail - or
• Noon: Tales of the Maya Skies 805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.com
end the night with a tempting dessert and coffee. 7-10:30pm
• 1pm: Wonders of the Spring Sky MAY 1 805-983-1560, www.herzogwinecellars.com
• 2pm: Stars of the Pharaohs Picnic at the Lake
ONGOING
• 3pm: Wonders of the Spring Sky (in Spanish on Sundays) Hosted by Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association
Friday Lunches at Herzog & Tierra Sur
ONGOING 12-3pm, Bridlewood Winery, Santa Ynez, $55, www.carinacellars.com
Start your weekend off right with a delicious lunch from Tierra Sur.
Join Carina Cellars and 13 other wineries for a relaxing afternoon! Bring a
C‘est Cheese Great place for a corporate or business lunch, celebration, or just a Friday treat.
blanket, buffet picnic lunch, premium wines and popular blues band. Each week offers a different, seasonal menu.
Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their
selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for SOLVANG 805-983-1560, www.herzogwinecellars.com
all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara ONGOING LAST SATURDAY
ONGOING
805-965-0318 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Night at
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Rancho Ventavo Cellars!
ONGOING THROUGH APRIL Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views. They do not offer petting pens or
Always a fun event with a special theme & prizes. $10, $7.50/wine club
Masterseries at the Lobero & rides in the cart but you are able to get up close and personal with the members, For details & RSVP, 805-483-8084, www.rvcellars.com
International Series at The Granada miniature horse.10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, http://www.syv.com/qsminis/
Presented by the Community Arts Music Association. Outstanding musical ONGOING MONDAY NIGHTS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Sampler Evenings at Herzog
events. www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324
Solvang Farmers Market Ease into the week with a food and wine sampler evening. $5/a tasting flight
SANTA MARGARITA Fresh produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive and of three wines and some small bites from Tierra Sur. RSVP, 805-983-1560
Copenhagen, 4-7pm, 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org ONGOING
APRIL 16–18
The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival ONGOING Fillmore & Western Railway Co. Wine Express Train
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art Fillmore & Western Railway and the Ventura County Wine Trail bring you
A weekend celebration of award-winning food and wine grown on California's
Showcases Solvang’s rich cultural history. Wine Express train rides traveling through the beautiful Heritage Valley.
scenic Central Coast. Join them for the feature event Saturday afternoon and for
Former residence of one of Solvang's most artistic families, Every other month will feature four wines from a different Ventura County
barrel tastings, cooking demonstrations, live music and vineyard tours winery, paired with a buffet dinner, music and dancing. $63
throughout the weekend. The wine festival is held at the historic Santa now a community museum devoted to the history of Solvang,
www.fwry.com, 805-524-2546
Margarita Ranch with over 200 purveyors of award-winning, sustainably the colorful heritage and pioneer spirit of Denmark and the arts.
produced food and wine. Growers, vintners and chefs come together to serve 1-4pm, Wed-Thu, 12-4pm, Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
delicious, one of a kind dishes made with locally sourced fruits, vegetables, ONGOING Email your upcoming event information to
meats, cheeses, olive oils and more. Live music, a silent auction, unlimited Hans Christian Andersen Museum Laurie@WineCountryThisWeek.com
samples of local wine and cuisine, and meet the farmers who grow great food Honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled For best results, submit information
and wine while nurturing a healthy environment. Tickets $15 - $500 with copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
805-369-2288, www.EarthDayFoodandWine.com collages. 10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.com

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Winemaker Profile: Kenneth Volk Vineyards
by Michael Cervin
Ken Volk doesn’t sit still. This veteran
winemaker is constantly looking for new
ways to improve and challenge himself. In
addition to his eponymous winery in Santa
Maria, he has plans to return to the Paso
Robles area with a new tasting room on
Highway 46 West. Having spent 25 years in
Templeton with the winery he created, Wild
Horse, he has a strong fan base. Volk was
never really into wine when he attended Cal
Poly in San Luis Obispo. His degree was to be
in Fruit Science, so that he would eventually
work in an orchard. But his student berry-
growing project was situated near the campus
vineyards. Intrigued by grapes he swapped
responsibilities with a vineyard student and
found himself making wine. And Ken makes
a great diversity of wines. “I will be releasing
my first Aglianico, my first Touriga Nacional,
as well as my first Lime Kiln Valley Enz Vine-
yard Pinot Noir,” he says with enthusiasm.
This fall he will be harvesting the very first
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Albarino planting in Santa Maria Valley.
“My goal is to create multifaceted wines,”
he says. “Instead of farming everything alike,
I combine many of the best practices, mate-
rials and vines available.” Ken’s first profes-
sional winemaking experience was working
crush at Edna Valley Vineyard. He then estab-
lished Wild Horse Winery & Vineyard in
Templeton. In 20 years, production exploded
from a mere 600 cases to over 150,000 cases
of wine annually. He sold Wild Horse and
started Kenneth Volk Vineyards in Santa
Maria. For Ken, winemaking is all about the
details. “There’s a huge potential to impact a
wine with the decision of which yeast to use
and there’s the potential to create complexity.”
Therefore he will sometimes utilize up to six
different strains of yeast, each with the ability
to produce a different effect in terms of
aroma, texture and mouth feel. His attention
to detail also carries into the harvest, picking
grapes from the same plot of land at different
times to create a complexity that otherwise
might not exist. “Just as a rich stew or curry
creates a more vivid culinary experience
when it includes a complex combination of
ingredients that harmonize, we seek to bring
together complementary flavors for a richer
wine experience,” he notes.
“But you need to start with well drained
soils. Generally speaking, the heavier the
soils, the more vegetal characteristics you’ll
get. With really well drained soils it’s easier to
control vigor.” Never one to rest, this science
minded winemaker believes that photon light
technology (essentially UV light to kill off
bacteria) might be the next greener method of
sanitizing cooperage.
All of this leads to countless awards he’s
picked up along the way. In addition to the
standard offerings, Ken makes Roussanne,
Viognier, Negrette, Pinot Grigio and many
other wonderful heirloom wines.
Kenneth Volk Winery is open daily from
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at
5230 Tepusquet Road in Santa Maria. For
more information, call (805) 938-7896 or
visit www.volkwines.com.
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COSTA DE ORO WINERY
The Beauty of the Gold Coast
by Michael Cervin
The beauty of the Central Coast has been described many ways
but when Ron Burk and Bob Espinola formed their farming opera-
tion they called it Gold Coast. The 30-acre Gold Coast Vineyard,
located in Santa Maria, is the spot where the grapes for the wines of
Costa do Oro Winery come from. Today, Costa de Oro winery is
well known for creating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and Ron’s son,
Gary Burk, is the driving vision behind the winery. But prior to
grapes being planted, they started with growing greenhouse toma-
toes and kiwis and now produce broccoli, cauliflower, cilantro,
corn, spinach and are perhaps best known for their strawberries.
Though born into a farming family, Gary Burk’s first love was
music, and after he earned his business degree from Cal Poly, San
Luis Obispo, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a musi-
cian, playing guitar. During Gary’s time in Los Angeles the 30-acre
Gold Coast Vineyard was planted. On the side during music gigs
Gary actually sold Gold Coast grapes to winemakers from his Los
Angeles base. Slowly, but surely, his interest in grapes and wines
began to grow. In 1993, on a visit home to Santa Maria, Gary had
dinner with Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat Winery and
Dominique Lafon of Domaine des Comtes Lafon. After that evening,
Gary was hooked on the wine business. In 1994, he was invited to
work harvest at the Au Bon Climat/Qupe facility and was hired full
time in 1995. He worked in production and marketing for
ABC/Qupe until August of 2002 when he left to devote all of his
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time and energy to Costa De Oro. He made one barrel each of Gold
Coast Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1994 and has
increased production of the Costa de Oro label each year to the
current level of 6,000 cases annually. He currently produces his
wines at the Central Coast Wines Services facility in Santa Maria.
Costa do Oro is distributed in 15 states, not bad from the single
barrels of wine those many years ago.
“I think what really sets Costa de Oro apart is my experience,”
Gary says. “I worked at Au Bon Climat and Qupe wineries for eight
years and really received invaluable experience, both in winemaking
and marketing. But mostly, I received an understanding of the world
of wines and was fortunate to drink wines from Jim and Bob’s cellar
from all over the world,” he adds. That exposure to a world of wines
was invaluable. “It really allowed me to consider different styles; old
world versus new world ideas, and to make specific decisions about
how I wanted to style my wines,” he says. And from that learning
curve Gary has chosen a more restrained approach to his wine-
making. “I think our wines lean toward an old world approach, like
picking at reasonable sugars, less manipulation in the cellar and
producing wines that will have some ageability,” he says.
Today the tasting room, which opened in 2006, sits on the site of
the Gold Coast strawberry stand and of course you can pick up
fresh veggies and fruits they grow when in season. The wines
offered at Costa de Oro include Sauvignon Blanc, three different
versions of Chardonnay and three different versions of Pinot Noirs,
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among others. “In the tasting room, we have added wines that are
either exclusive to the wine club or in very small quantities for the
bar,” Gary says. These include their 2009 Pinot Grigio, 2009 Pinot
Noir Rosé, 2007 Tempranillo, and their 2007 Vintage Red, a
wonderful blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite
Sirah.
Tasting fees are $7 for five pours but Costa de Oro also offers
wines by the glass for $7 and $10. Make sure you get a cheese plate
to go with that, which are available from $5 to $12. Then kick
back. To make matters even better, Costa de Oro offers live music
every Friday night from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to go with your wine and
cheese. As if that’s not enough, they do it again on Sundays from 2
to 5 p.m. You’re just as likely to hear folk music as you are, blues,
solo guitar and a little rock from Grammy winning musicians “My
wife and I are musicians as well and music is near and dear to us,”
Gary says. It’s an ideal stop when traveling on Highway 101, a
chance to sample wines, enjoy live music and soak up the Gold
Coast. And be sure to try the new Pinot Noirs that are available.
“We are excited about releasing the 2008 Pinot Noirs,” Gary says.
“They are the best line-up of Pinot Noirs we have released to date!”
Get your groove on and check out the exceptional wines of Costa
de Oro.
The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1331
S. Nicholson Ave. (right off Highway 101 at Betteravia). For addi-
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Preferred Tasting Room:
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD
by Michael Cervin
The expansive views through Edna Valley
Vineyard’s wide glass windows of the vine-
yards and hills is clearly one of the best tasting
room views you’ll find. Nestled in the Edna
Valley, the tasting room is an easy drive off
highway 101 in the heart of San Luis Obispo
wine country. Known as the Jack Niven
Hospitality Center, it is consistently rated Best
Tasting Room in San Luis Obispo by locals in
an annual newspaper poll. From the tasting
room you can also see the beginnings of the
Nine Sisters, a succession of ancient volca-
noes, the most well known being Morro
Rock. And when the vines are leafed out, it is
virtually a sea of beautiful green.
As you pull into the parking lot you’ll see
a demonstration vineyard to view the differ-
ences in trellising techniques, and you can
grab a bench and sit outside, basking in the
beauty of the region. There is literature that
explains each of the techniques and why it’s
important to that particular grape. The wine
you’ll find inside includes Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir, Zinfandel, as well as Rhône and
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Bordeaux blends.
Edna Valley Vineyard also routinely offers
cooking classes and other special event, some
open to the public and some for their wine
club members. Club Edna wine club provides
generous discounts, free wine tasting and the
ability to enjoy the views anytime you want.
You can also find special limited wines like
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their Islay Peak label Viognier, Edna Red,
Sweet Edna and Reserve Pinot Noir.
The tasting room also has a gourmet gift
shop. If you’re looking for a gift, frankly any
gift for the wine lover in your life, you’ll find
it here, as they have the largest selection of
wine merchandise in the area, including
picnic baskets, aprons, gourmet food items,
pottery, pepper grinders, logo clothing, cloth
napkins and an extensive offering of books on
wine and food, all intermingled with baskets
of wines.
Outside the back door of the tasting room
is an expansive lawn with about a dozen
tables, complete with comfortable chairs and
umbrellas to ward off the sun. Their Friday
night “Wine Downs” and outdoor movie
nights are among some of the regular events.
They offer a tasting of five flagship wines
for $5 or a tasting of five limited production
wines for $10. Edna Valley Vineyard is just a
scant five miles from the Pacific Ocean
located at 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd., and is open
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. For addi-
tional information, call (805) 544-5855 or
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Atascadero Lakeside
Wine Festival, June 26th
The 15th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival, June 26th,
will turn heads this year with a new look and recurring evening
timeslot. The festival will again take place from 4 to 8 p.m. to take
advantage of Atascadero’s warm, summer evenings.
The evening experience will encompass a wine and culinary adven-
ture to excite your palette. Food vendors will showcase their finest
cuisine and suggest wine pairings based on the varietals available at
the event. Visitors will enjoy an array of juried fine art created by local
artists as well as the inviting lakeside environment. Sway again to the
music of the Mighty Croon Dogs. All very exciting!
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of this superb lake-
side event at the Atascadero Lake Park. A free shuttle will be available
to transport visitors from the Sunken Gardens in downtown Atas-
cadero.
All proceeds benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo and other projects
supporting the community of Atascadero.
Unlimited tasting tickets are just $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
Food sold separately. More information and tickets are available online
at www.atascaderowinefestival.com or at the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce, (805) 466-2044.

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CARINA CELLARS
A Leading Producer in High-Quality Rhône-Style Wines
There’s an old French proverb that states
that “in water, one sees one’s own reflection;
but in wine one sees reflected the heart of
another.” If this is true, then there are many
hearts to be seen reflected in each sip of
Carina Cellars wine.
What began in 2002 as an excited dream
between owner David Hardee and winemaker
Joey Tensley, has since grown to become
known as a leading producer in high-quality
Rhône-style wines. Tensley’s passion for wine-
making stems from a career built on experi-
David Hardee
ence; after graduating high school
in Bakersfield he moved to Santa
Barbara and immediately became
involved with the wine industry.
Beginning his career at Fess
Parker, Babcock and Beckman,
Tensley moved on to create his own label, Grenache and Mourvedre) and the 2007
Tensley wines, in 1998, and although he has
never received a formal education, his name
is credited with creating some of the most
outstanding wines on the Central Coast.
Hardee as well was bit by the “wine bug”
early on. While still in college Hardee had
already begun his odyssey of collecting
wines from around the world,
and when he became a prac-
ticing attorney, built his first
wine cellar. After moving to
Santa Barbara in 1996, David
became actively involved in the
local wine community with a
Ryan Saccamano
dream to begin his own winery.
His dream came true only six years later.
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Only eight years later, publi-
cations such as Wine Spectator
are recognizing the high-quality
wines that Carina Cellars
boasts, with 91-point scores on
Joey Tensley
two of their signature blends:
the 2007 Clairvoyant (a blend of Syrah,
Rancho del Cielo
Westside Paso Robles
Syrah “7 Percent” (7% Viognier,
93% Syrah). Tensley prides
himself on sourcing grapes from
some of the best growers in the
Santa Ynez Valley, such as Colson
Canyon Vineyard, Tierra Alta
Vineyard and Stolpman Vineyard, noting that
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you “can’t make good wine from bad fruit.”
The Carina Cellars lineup also includes vine-
yard-designate Syrahs, Viognier, and their
flagship blend the Iconoclast, 67% Cabernet
Sauvignon from Napa blended with 33%
Syrah from Santa Barbara.
In addition to these favorites, Carina
Cellars will be adding some new wines to
their line up this fall, which marks the first
harvest from their estate vineyards at Rancho
del Cielo, on Paso Robles’ Westside. Wine-
maker Ryan Saccomano, who works along-
side Tensley, will be creating some new wines
such as Grenache Blanc, Roussane, as well as
Zinfandel. Saccomano’s passion for creating
hand-crafted wines reflects Tensley’s same
ideals, and together they continue to produce
the Rhône-style wines for which Carina
Cellars is known.
Visit both of Carina Cellars’ tasting rooms
(in Los Olivos and Paso Robles) to experience
all of their wonderful wines. You will see the
hearts of all involved reflected in each taste
poured.
Los Olivos Tasting Room
The Los Olivos tasting room is at 2900
Grand Avenue (next to Panino).
Vineyard and winery tours available at the
Paso Robles facility located at 3525 Adelaida
Road .
Both tastings rooms are open daily from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit www.carinacellars.com for more
information on upcoming events at both loca-
tions!
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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop

You have to wonder what
Old Timers would say when
they saw the word “The
Way Station” emblazoned
on the outside of this hand-
some restored building in
the middle of Cayucos just
across from the ocean. And
then went inside and were
confronted by one of best
wine (and wines by the
glass) lists around. The food
is also a long way above
anything you might have
found in this charming
seaside town at the turn-of-the-century. These are all some of the reasons that if you mention to
people along the coast and inland (at least those who know enough to appreciate and search out
a fine bottle of wine and first rate food) that you are headed to Cayucos, the first words out of
their mouth are likely to be “Hoppe’s Garden Bistro.”
The menu chef and owner Wilhelm (‘Bill’) Hoppe has put together is inspired by the seasons
and complimented by that exceptional wine list (with wines also available for retail sale). He
features organic meat and produce from the farmers markets in the area and uses local lobster
and shellfish, including abalone direct from the famous Abalone Farm.
Then add to that the wild game and venison and a selection of both vegetarian and vegan items
and put the whole delightful
and delicious mix in a
historic building just a SAN LUIS OBISPO
short walk from the beach.
Mix in gardens that are
nothing less than a delight MAMA'S MEATBALL
– and often a surprise – and Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
toss in a good helping of Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
their friendly, helpful and seasonal menus by using only the finest and
freshest ingredients.
enthusiastic staff, and the
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
result is Hoppe’s Garden www.mamasmeatball.com
Bistro & Wine Shop. 805-544-0861
Hoppe’s is open for
lunch from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. Wednesday thru
Sunday (with a seated C AYUCOS
multi-course Sunday
Brunch); dinner on those
days is served beginning at HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central
5 p.m. They are located at Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu,
78 North Ocean Avenue in hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.
Cayucos. You can reach Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats
them for reservations or and vegetarian/vegan items.
more information at (805) 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
995-1006, and on the web www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
at www.hoppesbistro.com.

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Join Us for The Annual Celebration of Spring…
2010 Vintners’ Festival!
“Budbreak is Bustin’ Out All Over!”
For 28 years now, the growers, wine-
makers and vintners of Santa Barbara Wine
Country have been heralding springtime
and the first buds of the new vintage with a
celebration. Come join them on April 17th
as they ring in the 2010 growing season!
Local vintners live more by the seasons
than the months, and springtime is always a
time of anticipation and revitalization. The
winter rains have produced a lush and beau-
tiful cover crop, and the pruned vines are
beginning to sprout buds and tiny leaves. In
the cellar, winemakers and crews are bottling
the first crisp whites and refreshing rosés of
the season, and the green hills are alive with
poppies and lupines. It’s a beautiful season
all around, and with wine folk – definitely
cause for a celebration!
Once again, the Santa Barbara County
Vintners’ Association will be celebrating this
rite of the season with their 28th annual Vint-
ners’ Festival, to be held this year at River
Park in Lompoc – the “City of Arts and
Flowers”. The Festival, which runs from 1 to
4 p.m., is hosted by the vintners and wine-
makers of the organization, who will be
pouring their latest releases of wine alongside
more than two dozen local restaurants,
caterers and purveyors of specialty foods.
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The fresh new foods and wines of spring will
be the focus, along with live and lively music
to put a “spring” in your step. Add to that a
silent auction to benefit local charities, art
displays from area artists and a day of wine
country camaraderie – a fitting welcome for
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the beginnings of the first vintage of this new
decade.
Beginning on Friday, April 16th, the 100+
members of the Santa Barbara County Vint-
ners’ Association (SBCVA) will be rolling out
the red carpet, throwing open the cellar
doors, polishing the stemware and
welcoming you to wine country for a long
weekend of celebration. SBCVA recommends
an escape to their wine world for a few days
of food, wine, camaraderie and relaxation.
Spring into springtime with them!
Festival tickets are still just $75 per
person in advance and provide a springtime
afternoon of wine, food, music and good
cheer. The festival will be held at River Park
in Lompoc, where the 100+ members of the
Vintners’ Association will each be pouring
their current wines. They’ll be joined by
culinary colleagues, who will be preparing
tasty, seasonal and regional appetizers, and
two live and lively bands will fill the spring-
time air with music.
The ever popular “Vintners’ Visa” will
also mark its springtime return – your pass-
port to dozens of some of your favorite
wineries.
The annual Santa Barbara County
Vintners’ Festival Weekend attracts wine
lovers from near and far for an opportu-
nity to meet member vintners, taste their
wines, and enjoy great food and music
over a long spring weekend. For tickets
or more information, visit the website at
www.sbcountywines.com
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KELSEY SEE CANYON VINEYARDS
By Melissa Chavez
Visitors of Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards
won’t soon forget this place. With nearly 60
peacocks roaming the grounds, their jewel-
toned tails fanned in array, who would want
to? These elegant birds act as gatekeepers to
the distinctive green and white barn entrance
at the family’s nearly 50-year-old vineyard and
winery homestead.
So immensely popular for their award-
winning apple wines, including a coveted Red
Delicious variety, their current apple wine
selections are sold out. However, the word is
out that Kelsey’s Apple Chardonnay and
Apple Syrah wines are expected for release
soon, great news for wine club devotees and
new fans alike.
“There’s already a waiting list for these
apple wines,” says Keith Kelsey. “They go fast.”
Keith oversees the day-to-day operations
in the winery barn. It adjoins the country
home where vineyard founder Dick Kelsey, a
long-time Avila Beach Harbor tugboat oper-
ator, and his wife Delores both reside. Keith’s
brother, Richard, also takes part when not
tending his own vineyards in Creston, which
helps source their red varietals.
Kelsey See Canyon’s cheerful exterior
belies a business serious about turning out
“quality versus quantity” while bearing the
family name on 3,200 cases. Their Apple
Chardonnay won gold at the L.A. Interna-
tional Wine Competition and the 2006
Chardonnay was awarded double gold at the
2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Compe-
tition. Kelsey’s 2004 Syrah won Sweepstakes
Winemaker Mark Cummins and owner Keith Kelsey
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gold and the 2005 Pinot Noir won gold at the
San Diego International Wine Competition,
and their Sparkling Syrah won double gold at
the Central Coast Wine Competition, among
other awards.
The Avila Valley vineyard sits nearby Edna
Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley viticulture
growing regions. Courtesy of a two-mile
proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it seems fitting
that a nautical family would likewise find sea
legs in calcareous marine deposits beneath
loam and clay. The enriched soil composition,
coupled with See Canyon’s unique climate of
dips and climbs, are what make this member
of the Avila Wine Trail unique and one worth
visiting.
Other Kelsey wines include the 2008
“Trivalence” (Rhône blend), 2008 “Black Box”
Zinfandel (one of their most sought-after
wines), 2008 “Platinum” Pinot Noir, 2008
“Tribute” late-harvest Zinfandel, and two
Ports due in June. The first is a two-year “his
and her” Zinfandel Port, a “chocolate cherry
truffle with notes of sandalwood.” Keith says
it’s perfect with a fat cigar. There’s also a Syrah
Port that tastes so amazing (think “raspberry
Grenache”), it has its own wait list.
Relatively new to the Kelsey team is wine-
maker Mark Cummins, who replaces now-
retired Harold Osborne. A mainstay for years
at Wild Horse Winery in Templeton,
Cummins’s arrival is a welcome asset to the
Kelsey staff. Equipped with a Fermentation
Science degree from UC Davis and double
MBA/MS credentials from Cal Poly at San Luis
Obispo, Cummins’s experience extends to all
facets of winemaking and operations, from
vine to bottle. Unassuming and deeply
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knowledgeable, he balances scientific savvy
and a true affinity for winemaking (his
favorite is pinot noir) with lesser-known
talents, like food and wine pairings and
acoustic guitar playing. It won’t be long
before many discover Cummins’s ability to
join skillfulness with artistry as his vintages
become released. If a gold medal win for his
2008 Pinot Noir at last year’s San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition is any indica-
tion, Kelsey’s future looks brighter, indeed.
Kelsey See Canyon offers more than
sought-after wines. Some visitors refuse to
leave before opening a bottle so they can
picnic on the lawn under a sycamore over-
looking See Canyon Creek, bordering from
below the property. From April 29-May 2 is
“Roll Out the Barrels” Weekend, featuring lots
to do throughout San Luis Obispo County.
On May 1-2 of the “Grown here, Made here”
event, Kelsey will serve barrel tastes along
with food, wine, vendors and live music.
“We’re all family here,” Keith proclaims.
“And it’s all about having fun!”
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards is open daily,
from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during spring and
summer, and three minutes west of Hwy. 101:
Drive west, just under a mile, on San Luis Bay
Drive. At See Canyon Drive, turn north.
Travel under arbors of ancient oaks for
another mile until you see the sign on the
right. The only way one can miss Kelsey See
Canyon Vineyard is to never go! Kelsey See
Canyon Vineyard is at 1947 See Canyon
Road, San Luis Obispo. Call (805) 595-9700.
Visit www.kelseywine.com.
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‘Roll Out The Barrels’Weekend at SLO Wineries

San Luis Obispo Vintners Association presents its popular spring just $20 if purchased prior to April 20th or until sold out! After April
wine event. The 20th annual Roll Out the Barrels Weekend will be 20th, tickets will be $30 each.
held April 29 through May 2 with more than twenty participating
Friday April 30th Winemaker Dinners
wineries in the San Luis Obispo wine region. This four-day event
at participating San Luis Obispo Wineries
consists of three major components: Barrels In The Plaza, Winemaker
Enjoy special culinary experiences with the winemakers and prin-
Dinners and the popular two-day Passport to Wine Country.
cipals for a delicious way to meet the people who shaped the region.
Thursday April 29th, 5:30-7:30pm Barrels In the Plaza
Saturday, May 1st & Sunday, May 2nd 11am- 4pm
In San Luis Obispo’s historic downtown Mission Plaza SLO they
Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend
will feature “grown here, made here” with the Perfect Pairings! from
The annual two-day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), will
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. SLO Vintner’s will partner with local chefs to go
allow visitors to San Luis Obispo entry to more than 20 wineries
side by side and pair up the perfect culinary bites with the perfect
where they will experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tast-
sampling of wine. This will be the ultimate way to celebrate a
ings, entertainment and special discounts.
complete culinary experience right from the terroir of San Luis
“This is a perfect way to portray the beautiful place that we live, and
Obispo. Also, in celebration of their 20th year, tickets to this event are
the bounty it provides for us. Not only is it a great educational
weekend, but it is ‘over the top’ when it comes to the food and wine
presented at all the events. The perfect four days, for both locals as

2010 Rhônely Hearts Club well as for out of town tourists longing for a small town escape,” said
Becky Gray, San Luis Obispo Vintners Executive Director.
For more information visit their website at www.slowine.com.
Largest Celebration of Rhône Variety Wines
Tickets are available now.
Hospice du Rhône® (HdR), the world’s largest celebration of
Rhône variety wines, has announced the complete 2010 Seminar
Series lineup boasting Rhône producers from France, South Africa
and Washington State. Complementing the seminars at the 18th
annual international Rhône extravaganza will be more than 130
worldly Rhône producers pouring their wines April 29 through
May 1 in Paso Robles, thus creating the 2010 Rhônely Hearts Club!
Comprised of four Rhône focused seminars, the 2010 Seminar
Series will highlight winemakers from France, South Africa and
Washington State. Representing France will be Vincent Maurel of
Clos Saint Jean and Michel Tardieu of Maison Michel Tardieu, both
hailing from Châteauneuf du Pape, along with esteemed consultant
Philippe Cambie. Continuing with a look at Northern Rhône wines
will be Stéphane Ogier of Domaine Michel and Stéphane Ogier of
Ampuis, France. Sharing a look at Walla Walla, Washington will be
Charles Smith of K Vintners and Charles Smith Wines.
Joining these renowned speakers will be more than 130 worldly
Rhône wine producers sharing pours of their wines at the Friday
Rhône Rendezvous and the Saturday Grand Tasting. This interna-
tional journey will not require a passport for attendees to stroll the
tasting hall sampling Rhône wines from France, South Africa,
Australia, America and beyond.
To purchase tickets and to view the full 2010 Hospice du Rhône
Event Schedule along with participating Rhône producers, please
visit the HdR website www.hospicedurhone.org. Event ticket prices
range from $100 to $795 depending on event selection. All events
at Hospice du Rhône are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-
served basis.

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P erfect P airs
Wild Horse 2008 Verdelho
Perfectly Paired with
Classic Pan-Fried Abalone
The 2008 Verdelho is
full of citrus and peach
notes in the nose with
pleasing minerality and
balanced acidity in the
mouth. This wine pairs
beautifully with Ocean
Rose® Abalone from The
Abalone Farm in Cayucos.
California Red Abalone has
a mild flavor with just a
hint of sweetness similar to scallops or lobster. Abalone has the
texture of veal; tender, rich and redolent of the sea.
Verdelho originates from the Iberian Peninsula. Plantings of this
grape on Portugal’s mid-Atlantic island of Madeira produced fruit
that winemakers used to make an off-dry fortified wine.
Fortifying wines with additional spirits such as brandy enhanced
the stability of the wine so it could more effectively weather
extended ship travel. Then, for nearly 200 years, Australian growers
successfully cultivated Verdelho grapes, first for fortified wines and
more recently to make wines demonstrating the full glory of the
varietal. The attractiveness of this wine, not to mention its strong
global adaptability and long history of successful plantings in New
South Wales, inspired Wild Horse to plant this grape on the Wild
Horse Estate in 1997 with the first bottling in 2000.
Drop by Wild Horse Winery tasting room to get your 2008
Verdelho – 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court in Templeton – and
while you’re there, sample the complete spectrum of Wild Horse
wines and to learn first hand what life is like on the Wild Side. The
tasting room is open daily (except major holidays) from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 788-6310 or visit the
website at www.wildhorsewinery.com.
Fresh abalone are harvested at The Abalone Farm from tanks
that mimic their natural tide pool environment located only a few
feet away. The Ocean Rose Abalone Steaks are cleaned, tenderized
and vacuum packed. Order online at www.abalonefarm.com. To
order by phone, call toll free 1-877-367-2271 or (805) 995-2495.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exclusive gourmet
dish!
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CLASSIC PAN-FRIED ABALONE STEAKS
Courtesy of The Abalone Farm, Cayucos (serves 4)
Ingredients:
• 1 lb tenderized abalone steaks (16 1-oz steaks)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers or panko bread crumbs
• 2 cups clarified butter
• Lemon wedges
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Do not remove the steaks
from the vacuum packs. Using the palm of your hand, gently
pound each steak 6-8 times. To open the vacuum packs and to
minimize tearing the delicate steaks, cut the vacuum pack bags
on two or three sides. Handle the steaks by the top/tip or use a
spatula.
Beat eggs until slightly foamy. Dip abalone steaks in egg then
crushed saltine crackers to evenly coat both sides. Hint: It is
important to pre-heat the skillet. Pour enough clarified butter
into a pre-heated skillet to cover the bottom. Place enough
abalone to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over
high/medium-high heat until browned; about 1 minute each
side. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the steaks before
removing from the skillet. Serve immediately or place on
warming tray for no more than five minutes.
Apricot Pineapple Sauce
Ingredients:
• Apricot/pineapple jam
• Butter
• White wine
Melt butter and jam in a saucepan over low heat. Add white
wine. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
Keep warm.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
ORCHID HILL VINEYARD
When Orchid Hill Vineyards owner Mike Schenkhuizen first came
to the Paso Robles wine region he was looking to retire on about five
acres with a nice home. Mike’s passion for fine wine soon led him to
the purchase of a 51-acre vineyard (no house), a new business and no
hopes of retiring. With support from his wife Estrella, Orchid Hill
Vineyard was soon born.
The boutique vineyard grows its grapes in sloping limestone soil on
a series of hills and passes that make up the Templeton gap on Paso
Robles’ Westside. Here the vines enjoy ideal south-
east facing sun exposure followed by cool after-
noon sea breezes, lending distinction to Orchid
Hill wines. “We take pride in patient timing of
harvests and handpicking our grapes,” says vine-
yard manager Dias Ruiz.
Orchid Hill Vineyard’s varietals include Viog-
nier, Muscat Canelli, Grenache, Syrah, Pinot Noir
and Zinfandel. In addition to their estate grown
core wines are several private reserve selections
including their first blended wines to be released
this spring – “Calyx” an elegant white blend and “Anomaly” a blend of
Syrah, Sangiovese and Zinfandel.
Orchid Hill has recently celebrated the arrival of Winemaking
Consultant Adam Bauman. A Cal Poly grad that possesses experience
as a cellar master, assistant winemaker and consulting winemaker,
here locally and farther south in the Colchagua Valley of Chile. Having
“a sense of place” as his motivation, Bauman concentrates his skills on
not manipulating the fruit, but rather enabling the grapes to best
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demonstrate inherent characteristics from where they are grown.
“We are a small vineyard producing quality, hand-crafted wines,”
says Jennifer Holmes, Orchid Hill Vineyards tasting room manager.
“Our winemaker produces limited quantities in small barrel lots, using
the classic style of winemaking from the varietals origin.”
“We are most noted for our Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, but our
customers will say our white wines are fabulous,” says Jennifer. “In
fact, most people say there wasn’t a wine they did not like.”
The tasting room is located at 1140 Pine Street,
across from City Park, and within walking distance
of everything in downtown Paso Robles. With
advance notice, wine and cheese pairings for up to
nine guests are available in the lounge and will also
book private parties after hours.
The award-winning wines are complemented by
the art work of world renowned Thomas Kinkade
and new local artists each month. They have one-of-
a-kind handmade jewelry by Estrella, logo merchan-
dise and unique hand-crafted items from local artists.
What’s happening at OHV? On April 10, they will host the 3rd
Anniversary Celebration & Club OH! Pick-Up Party. On April 10-11,
from 12 to 7 p.m. is the “Wine 4 Paws” annual fund raiser for Woods
Humane Society (www.wine4paws.), and “The Art of Wine” event will
be held on April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Studios on the Park
(www.pasoroblesdowntownwineries.com). Orchid Hill Vineyard
tasting room is open daily, 12 to 6 p.m. and by appointment. Visit
www.orchidhillwine.com or call (805) 237-7525.
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by Michael Cervin
Wood Winery owners Craig and Sheri Wood recently transitioned
their tasting room to a new town. Formerly located in the village of
Arroyo Grande, they completed a move just up the highway to Avila
Beach, where the ocean meets the vines. “Our new tasting room is
awesome,” Sheri says. “We have wine tasting where you can sit and
watch the sunset and we are now selling wines by the glass.” Cheese
plates and patio seating are coming soon to the tasting room as well.
Watercolor artist Janice Culver has her work adorning the walls as
well. In addition to the wines, they offer unique gifts and apparel and
perhaps best of all, “We are the only oceanfront tasting room on the
Central Coast,” Sheri says proudly. There are actually ocean views
from every spot in the tasting room, something no other tasting room
can boast. One of their newest wines simply sparkles – in many
different ways.
“14K Gold Bling is our newest release and it’s a sparkling wine,”
Sheri says. A blend of 60 percent Pinot Noir, 23 percent Chardonnay
and 17 percent Pinot Blanc, each bottle is embellished with Swarovski
Crystals. Other wines include late harvest Zinfandel, Syrah,
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and several blended wines, with
bottle prices ranging from $16 to $38.
They’ve come a long way since Craig began making wine and
Wish You Were Here!
Oceanfront Wine Tasting
Unique gifts & apparel
Wines by the glass!
480 Front St. Avila Beach
805.595.9663
www.wildwoodwine.com
Open Daily 10:30-6:00
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sending it to competitions as friends urged him on. Surprised at the
awards and accolades, he quickly built up his confidence and has
never looked back. He sent his wines to the Los Angeles Wine Compe-
tition and the Orange County Fair and received gold medals right out
of the gate. “That encouraged me to keep doing what I’m doing,” he
admits. Everyone seems to think Craig is classically trained as a wine-
maker, but nothing could be further from the truth. “I don’t take credit
for being a fancy winemaker,” he states. “The terroir produces great
wines. I simply baby my babies and I really don’t have to do much of
anything.”
And, he is indeed focused on farming his vines wisely. “Look, wine-
makers fix problems, that’s really all we do,” he says modestly. “Making
wine is a very simple science. If you grow the grapes properly and
have the right PH, TA, sugar levels and flavors, making the wine is just
a matter of having a clean sterile facility.” Well, that’s not all there is,
but Craig prefers a hands-off approach.
Taste his wines at their oceanfront tasting room. Wood Winery is
open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 7 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday. There is a $5 tasting fee. Wood Winery is located at 480
Front Street, in Avila Beach. For more information, visit
www.wildwoodwine.com or call (805) 595-9663.
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Paso Robles Wine Festival – The Wine Event of 2010
New Early Evening Tasting and Wine Country Auction & Dinner
Reinvent this Tradition, May 21-23
Paso Robles Wine Country announced tickets are now on sale at
www.pasowine.com for the Paso Robles Wine Festival, the marquee
wine event held along California’s Central Coast, May 21-23. This
tradition, in its 28th year, brings winemakers and enthusiasts together
in a series of events – Friday RESERVE (4-6 p.m.), Saturday Grand
Tasting (3-7 p.m.) and new this year, the Saturday Wine Country
Auction & Dinner (6:30- 10:30 p.m.) held in the Paso Robles Down-
town City Park. Wine Festival has reinvented itself while upholding
the wine and culinary focus. New enhancements include an early
evening time-slot for the Saturday Grand Tasting in the Park, inven-
tive Winemaker Seminar and a new Wine Country Auction & Dinner
focused on unique Paso Robles wines.
“Leveraging the history of Wine Festival and answering attendee’s
demand for more connection to the area’s winemakers gives us an
opportunity to put our winemaker celebrities on the auction block.
The Wine Country Auction & Dinner is the first of its kind in Paso
Robles, taking the caliber of the 2010 Wine Festival to a new level,”
said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country
Alliance. “The new early evening timing for the Grand Tasting (3-7
p.m.) upholds the timeless festival tradition and ensures a comfortable
tasting environment for all.
The popular Friday RESERVE tasting (4-6 p.m.) takes place in the
Downtown City Park and features wines in four categories; library,
reserve, barrel and new in 2010, refreshing power white and rosé
samples. Culinary delights from local chefs will complement the many
wines showcased during RESERVE.
Paso Robles Wine Country comes together for the Saturday Grand
Tasting during a later time (3-7 p.m.) where more than 90 wineries
showcase the diversity of wines found throughout the Paso Robles
AVA. Chefs share their secrets of sourcing local ingredients through 30
minute demonstrations and Artisan Alley features locally grown prod-
ucts from olive oil to cheese and unique artisan products. An
expanded Wine Seminar, offered to Weekend Pass, Wine Country
Auction & Dinner and RESERVE ticketholders, provides attendees
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insight to the distinct, different wines of Paso Robles Wine Country.
The all new Wine Country Auction & Dinner (6:30-10:30 p.m.),
taking place in a chic, temperature controlled tent in the Downtown
City Park, is a true reflection of the Paso Robles spirit. Guests sit down
with their favorite winemakers and proprietors in an intimate environ-
ment, taste hand-picked wines and enjoy delectable wine country
cuisine. The evening highlight is the live auction, giving guests the
opportunity to take home rare lifestyle packages exclusive to Paso
Robles Wine Country. Funds raised through this auction will be gifted
back into the local community through organizations that support
healthcare, education and greater community service.
All wine tasting ticket packages include unlimited wine tasting and
a commemorative tasting glass made by Riedel.
Weekend Pass is $325 and includes Friday RESERVE from 4 to 6
p.m.; Saturday Winemaker Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.; Saturday Grand
Tasting from 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday Wine Country Auction & Dinner
at 6 to 10:30 p.m. Advance purchase only.
Wine Country Auction and Dinner is $250 for the Saturday Wine-
maker Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.; Saturday Grand Tasting from 3 to 7
p.m.; and Saturday Wine Country Auction & Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m.
Advance purchase only.
RESERVE tickets are $125 and include Friday RESERVE from 4 to
6 p.m.; Saturday Winemaker Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.; and Saturday
Grand Tasting from 3 to 7 p.m. Advance purchase only.
Saturday Grand Tasting (Premium) is $75 and takes place from 3
to 7 p.m.
FESTIVAL - $55 – Saturday Grand Tasting (Festival) price is only
$55 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Price for locals only is $45 for Saturday Grand Tasting from 4 to 7
p.m. – Available to San Luis Obispo County residents, advance
purchase only, deadline April 30, 2010.
Designated drivers and children are $15 per person for Saturday
Grand Tasting from 3 to 7 p.m. and includes four non-alcoholic
beverages, commemorative beverage container and entry to event
area.
Tickets may be purchased at www.pasowine.com. Photo identifica-
tion verifying festival goers are 21 and over (with the exception of the
designated driver/child ticket) will be required at time of entry. All
tickets are limited, advanced purchase is highly recommended. In
addition to these events, wineries offer an array of individual events
throughout Paso Robles.
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 California’s
Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s fastest
growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres
and more than 180 wineries. For more information, visit
www.pasowine.com.
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Wine 4 Paws Fundraiser for Woods Humane Society

The second annual Wine 4 the wineries throughout San Luis participating wineries, your pass- profit animal welfare organiza-
Paws, a fundraising event for Obispo county with Wine 4 port will be entered in the raffle! tion that has served homeless
Woods Humane Society, will be Paws. To see a full list of partici- companion animals since 1955.
held at participating wineries “Last year, at our inaugural pating wineries and a free print- Aside from the hundreds of
throughout San Luis Obispo event, we raised over $6,000,” able passport/map, go to animals Woods cares for each
County on April 10th and 11th. Director Sarah Tomasetti said. www.wine4paws.com. Then, year, the organization maintains
Woods has partnered with “Last year’s event demonstrated head out to any, some or all of the partnerships with other local
Central Coast wineries to help how many wine lovers are pet participating wineries and private and county operated
lovers! We knew our wineries are mention Wine 4 Paws when you animal shelters in an effort to
raise awareness and funds for
provide the greatest amount of
Woods while promoting this amazing supporters of our four- taste and buy wine during the
good for the greatest amount of
beautiful wine region. legged friends, which is how we weekend of April 10-11. A
animals. Woods Humane Society
During this weekend, partici- came up with the idea. But portion of your sale or tasting fee
is also the only animal shelter on
pating wineries will donate a response we had from people out will be donated to Woods
the Central Coast with a fully
portion of their proceeds to wine tasting was inspiring, as Humane Society on behalf of the
operational spay and neuter
Woods Humane Society. Pet- well.” The event this year will wineries. suite.
loving wine drinkers can help our also include a free passport – Woods Humane Society, Inc. Woods is experiencing a 20%
four-legged friends by supporting with six or more stamps from is a locally owned private non- growth in all aspects of the
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The Santa Maria Valley – Sensational Wines, Sizzling Barbecue

Sometimes it’s the unbeaten path that leads to the best discoveries, as
is the case in the Santa Maria Valley, where fine wine, world-famous
barbecue and open roads make for a uniquely memorable – and flavorful
– experience.
Here, in northern Santa Barbara County on California’s Central Coast,
more than a dozen winery tasting rooms await visitors along the Santa
Maria Valley Wine Trail. The perfect conclusion to an afternoon of wine
tasting can be enjoyed at a number of local restaurants, several of which
specialize in Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a 150-year-old regional culinary
tradition founded on native ingredients.
And if you get too stuffed, you can walk your calories off along the
miles of wide-open beaches and dunes just 15 minutes west of the city of
Santa Maria.
When visiting the Santa Maria Valley, you can literally feel what makes
the area so ideal for growing wine grapes – the reliable coastal breezes.
Indeed, the valley boasts a rare “transverse” geography, an east-to-west
orientation that channels cool ocean air directly into the valley. The result
is one of California’s longest growing seasons, which in turn ensures the
development of complex, flavorful and exquisitely balanced grapes. Pinot
Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay are among the varietals that excel in the
region.
ways, the Santa Maria Valley is still a relatively undiscovered wine country.
Local wineries and vineyards include Tres Hermanas Vineyard and
Winery, Addamo Winery, Costa de Oro Winery, Byron Vineyard & Winery,
Cambria Winery & Vineyard, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery,
Foxen Vineyard, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, Riverbench Winery, Kenneth
Volk Vineyards, Lucas and Lewellen Vineyards and Bien Nacido Vine-
yards.
To help visitors find these local gems, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau offers visitors a compli-
mentary booklet titled Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: A Guide to Local
Wineries and Restaurants, which includes profiles and contact informa-
tion for local wineries and dining establishments. An accompanying map
reveals the layout of the Santa Maria Valley wine country. The booklet is
available for download at www.SantaMaria.com. The Santa Maria Valley
Wine Country Association also offers visitors extensive touring informa-
tion and a downloadable map at www.santamariavalleywines.com.
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Celebrate Earth Day and Relish in the Bounty

From Bach to Rock – Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
Entertainment Features Julie & the Bad Dogs
The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival, held on April 17 in Santa
Margarita, will sound as great as it tastes, thanks to the toe-tappin’,
fiddle-playin’ four-piece band, Julie & the Bad Dogs. Julie will open
the Premiere hour of the main event with classical violin and then
bring in her “dogs” (Glen, Art, and Frank) to get things rockin’ as the
event’s general admission gates open. Guests will no doubt pack the
dance floor as the band plays a combination of blues, rock, country
and then some and guests celebrate Earth Day at this unique food and
wine event centering around earth-friendly cuisine.
Of course, Julie & The Bad Dogs are just one part of the Earth Day
Food & Wine Festival’s main event. The Saturday festival will boast
more than 75 purveyors from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara who are
committed to sustainably produced foods and wines. They will tanta-
lize taste buds with locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses,
olive oils, hand-crafted wines and more all in celebration of Earth Day.
A complete listing of exhibitors is
Earth Day Food & Wine festival
now available online.
generated only two bags of trash for
Keeping with the spirit and
over 1000 guests.
mission of this event, the orga-
Event tickets and weekend activ-
nizers have committed to host a
ities range from $15 to $600
zero-waste celebration. Guests will
depending on event selection. To
feel good about the minimal event
purchase tickets, find activity oppor-
footprint with an extensive recy-
tunities and to view the schedule for
cling and composting program,
the 4th Annual Earth Day Food &
plastic reduction policy, solar
Wine Festival, visit the website at
powered entertainment stage,
www.earthdayfoodandwine.com or
convenient countywide shuttle
call 1-805-369-2288.
services and carpooling initiatives
utilized throughout the entire ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
weekend to reduce waste and Raising a glass to Earth Day, the
energy. As a result, in 2009 the annual Earth Day Food & Wine
Festival celebrates a collection of
dedicated growers, vintners, chefs and food purveyors sharing their
wares and mission with earth-conscious consumers. Gathered by the
Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT), a 501(c) non-profit organiza-
tion, exhibitors and guests will mingle with one another as they cele-
brate each participant’s hard work and commitment to sustainable
practices in the vineyards and at home all in effort to protect natural
and human resources.
ABOUT CENTRAL COAST VINEYARD TEAM
Central Coast Vineyard Team is a 501 3 (c) non-profit grower-
group whose mission is to promote sustainable winegrowing through
agricultural research, education and farmworker outreach. Consisting
of a broad network of growers and wineries, CCVT and its members
have been addressing resource conservation for over 15 years. To learn
more about CCVT, visit their website www.vineyardteam.org.

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8th Annual Cal Poly Wine Festival Weekend

Benefiting Cal Poly’s Wine and Viticulture Program support the Wine and Viticulture Program at California Polytechnic
The Cal Poly Vines to Wines club is gearing up to host the 8th State University, San Luis Obispo. Tickets will be sold for $65 VIP, $50
annual Cal Poly Wine Festival Weekend. The weekend will kick off on regular price, $45 student price, and $15 sober driver price are on sale
Friday, April 23rd with a barbecue and live auction for winemakers of now.
the attending wineries and Cal Poly alumni, hosted by the Vines to Last year’s event drew over 1,000 wine enthusiasts that included
Wines Club. The dinner will be held at the Cal Poly Arboretum where Cal Poly students and alumni. Nearly one hundred wineries attended
there is limited space for 200 guests and tickets will be sold for $50 the event from the Napa/Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo,
per person. and Santa Barbara regions. Local restaurants served delicious appe-
The Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, April 24th at Santa tizers while attendees tasted fine wines, bided on silent auction items,
Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, California. It is a student run and enjoyed local musicians.
event which will showcase many wineries from all over California, as The wine festival committee is currently seeking sponsors, donors,
well as local restaurants and caterers. The proceeds from the event and food vendors to participate in the festivities in the spring.

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Bringing the Rhône to the Table

Zaca Mesa Wines are Right at Home with a Variety Cuisines
It’s no secret that wine enhances the pleasures of food, but many people don’t realize how
exceptionally well Rhône-style wines complement their favorite dishes. As a leading producer
of estate-grown Rhône varietal wines and a longtime Rhône pioneer in Santa Barbara County,
Zaca Mesa Winery prides itself on crafting wines that are impeccably balanced, terroir-driven,
and comfortable among myriad cuisines.
Why are Rhône wines so well-adapted to every menu? We owe part of our thanks to the
Rhône Valley’s tradition of blending, as well as a wide range of varietals with which to experi-
ment. For example, the Zaca Mesa 2006 Z Cuvee is a blend of 4 varietals – 59% Grenache,
23% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and the rest Cinsault – each with a different profile that pairs well
with a different protein (e.g. gamey Mourvèdre and Cinsault are traditional matches for lamb,
full Grenache is lovely paired with beef and smoky Syrah is perfect with anything off the grill).
Thus one bottle of Z Cuvee presents a feast of options for sumptuous dining and sipping.
Even varietal wines like the Zaca Mesa 2005 Syrah are versatile in their own right, accompa-
nying anything from lamb kefta to smoked cheeses to mushroom lasagna. The critical compo-
nent to Rhône varietals’ food-friendliness is acidity, which cuts through the properties of fat,
salt and smokiness (among others) to clean the palate and invites us to take another bite.
Zaca Mesa pays particular attention to the acidity of Viognier, to which 37 acres of its vine-
yards are dedicated. This white Rhône varietal can fall flat and flabby when poorly made, but
in the capable hands of winemaker Eric Mohseni, the Zaca Mesa 2008 Viognier is a refreshing,
exotic mélange of tropical fruits, honeysuckle and a hint of minerality especially suited to Asian
cuisine. Thai chicken, raw oysters, ahi tuna and Szechuan prawns all make delightful pairings.
The Zaca Mesa Winery website provides a treasure of ideas for Rhône-lovers, presenting
original recipes to correspond to a featured Zaca Mesa wine. In addition, the website gives
hints on how to pair wine with food for that dinner party you’d like to host, or for a fun,
casual night of tasting through Zaca Mesa wines with hors d'oeuvres and friends. For all of
this and more, visit www.zacamesa.com.
Zaca Mesa Winery, located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California, is
dedicated to estate grown and bottled Rhône varietal wines. They hand craft their wines with
integrity using traditional methods from grapes sustainably grown in their Santa Barbara
County vineyard. Since 1973, Zaca Mesa has farmed and nurtured their vineyard to produce
wines that are true to the unique spirit of their land.
For more information about Zaca Mesa Winery, call (805) 688-9339, or visit the website at
www.zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery is located at 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.

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Twenty-fourth Annual Ojai Wine Festival

Sunday, June 13, 12-5pm, Tasting from 12-4pm drink ticket and ride for $25 each or $10 for children under 16. The
Tickets Online, by Fax or at the Attitude Adjustment Shoppe in Ojai deadline for purchasing advance tickets online or phone is Friday,
The spectacular Ojai Wine Festival takes place Sunday, June 13 June 11th at 5 p.m. Purchased tickets will not be mailed out. Pick up
from noon to 5 p.m. on the shores of scenic Lake Casitas. your tickets with your payment confirmation slip at the will call booth
The annual event attracts close to 4000 attendees each year. “This the day of the event. Groups of twenty participants or more receive a
is our twenty-fourth annual Wine Festival,” said Reggie Wood, Presi- discounted price of 10%. Call 1-800-648-4881 for details.
dent of the sponsoring Rotary Club of Ojai-West. “You can’t beat the Adult advance tickets are $30. Regular adult admission the day of
combination of fantastic wine, beer, food, live music, dancing and fun the event is $40. The ticket price includes admission, all entertain-
in such a beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Casitas,” he added. ment, a souvenir wine glass, and ten wine-tasting tickets.
Wine Festival Executive Director, Angela May, stated “We had a
record breaking 57 wineries pouring over 190 wines, participating in
our event in 2009. There was a wonderfully diverse selection of vari-
etals to choose from.” Enjoy a glass of wine and plate of hors d’oeu-
vres for only $6 in the Wine by the Glass Lounge with live musicians
as well as interactive magic and mind reading performed by Kiyan
“Man of Magic.” Tickets are limited and she advises buying tickets
online now. Photos, maps and information from last year’s event can
be found at www.ojaiwinefestival.com.
Ten popular local restaurants will offer tasty food at reasonable
prices. Guests may dine and sip wine at shaded tables or picnic on a
grassy knoll overlooking the stage and Lake Casitas. Not a wine lover?
Beer lovers can enjoy tasting a great selection of domestic and import
beers.
Visitors can look forward to listening, dancing and singing along to
the music of Tom Thumb and the Hitchikers, an 11-piece rock & soul
review, plus the Beatles tribute group Sergeant Pepper. There will also
be a great assortment of arts and crafts vendors selling their wares.
Small children can play in the park’s play area and there are free boat
rides on Lake Casitas. What fun!
Advance tickets can be purchased at www.ojaiwinefestival.com
(Add $3.00 handling charge per order.), at Ojai’s Attitude Adjustment
Shoppe in the Ojai Valley Shopping Center, (805) 646-1109 or online
at www.rrshuttle.com/ojaiwinefestival for a package deal event
drinking ticket with roundtrip Roadrunner Shuttle ride from the
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PASO ROBLES AREA Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt X X
Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By Four Vines Winery – Templeton Sum 11-6
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 227-0865 Win 11-5 X X
« AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Chateau Margene – Creston Fr-Su
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 X X
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X
Alta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X Christian Lazo – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 10-7 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X
840 13th St, Suite F; 805 226-8820 Sun 12-7 X X
AmByth Estate – Templeton By FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 or by apt X X
Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6 Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X
Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel By
« Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X
Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Roble Su-Th 12:30-6 Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
729 13th Street; 805 461-0675 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5 Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 12-5 « Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Daily
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
Austin Hope – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-4 Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 Call X X 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X

Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 Th-Mo 12-5 X X X
D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6 Harmony Cellars– Harmony Sum 10-5:30
Baily Vineyard – Temecula Su-Fr 10-5 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
33440 La Serena Way; 951-676-9463 Sa 11-5 X X 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hearthstone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 431-0138 11-5 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hice Cellars – Paso Robles By
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By 500 Linne Rd.; 805 610-1470 Appt X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X
Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Appt X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily « Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Sum 10-6
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 Win 10:30-5:30 X X

Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X JUST OPENED!
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X GREAT VALUES!
Black Hand – San Miguel By Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm • 805-467-2891
Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere
Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su in our tasting room
2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X while sipping on our latest releases.
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X « J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 By Appt X X « Jada Winery – Paso Robles Th 12-5
5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Fr-Su 10-5 X X X
« Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 « Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 By Apt X X X 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Eos Estate – Paso Robles Win 10-5
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 Sum 10-6 X X X Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-6 X X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-6 Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X Kaleidos – Paso Robles Th-Sa 12-8
1032 Pine St; 805 226-2976 Su-Mo 12-5 X X
« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily « Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles By Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 X X 1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X

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9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 Appt
Penman Springs – Paso Robles Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X
Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su 5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5
« Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Sum 11-6
Lion’s Peak – Cambria Daily 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
4044 Burton Ave; 805-927-1450 11-6:30 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo Tackitt Family – San Miguel We-Su
Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive Appt X X 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X
Ranchita Canyon – San Miguel Fr-Mo 11-5
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 X X Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 & By Appt X X
Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
RiverStar Vineyards – San Miguel Fr-Mo
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
« Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 8500 Union Road; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
Mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Sum 11-6 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 Win 11-5 X X X 840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-886-5400 X X
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-4
Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Sa-Sun 11-5 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X Villa San-Juliette – San Miguel By
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X
Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
Sextant Wines – Templeton By Appt
« Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Crnr of Almond & S. El Pomar; 866-833-WINE X X Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 12-6 X X 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 & By Appt X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 SILVER HORSE
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X WINERY VINFUZION
2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel 3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles
Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Mon
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X
805-967-WINE Open Friday-Monday 11-5:30 or by appointment
Open Friday-Monday 11-5 805-238-0208
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Come see what everyone is talking about! Come partake at our blissful tasting room.
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X
Organic, Biodynamic – Fined over Gemstones
Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5 Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 239-2229 or by appt X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X

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NOW OPEN IN THE VILLAGE 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X OF ARROYO GRANDE
211 East Branch Street IO Vineyards – The Bench in Los Olivos Th-Mo
« Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily Sun-Mon, Thu 11-5 • Fri-Sat 11-7 2367 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X
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Enjoy exceptional hand crafted wines that showcase the best fruit « Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X
1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
York Mountain – Templeton Daily 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-4 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
« Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
« Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Sat-Sun 11-6
Zoller Wine Styling – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-8 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Fri 12-5 X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Fr-Sa 12-5 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
S A N TA M A RG A R I TA 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt
22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X 178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
« Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
SAN LUIS OBISPO « Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
« Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 LOS OLIVOS
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Daily 11-6 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 Win Th-Mo X X « Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
Baileyana Estate– San Luis Obispo Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X « Wood Winery – Avila Beach Daily Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
480 Front St; 805-595-9663 10:30-6 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X 2670 Ontiveros ; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su Addamo Estate Vineyards – Old Orcutt Tu-Su
400 East Clark Ave. Suite A; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
Chamisal/Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum We-Mo 11-5
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 Win Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805 938-7365 Appt « Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
« Edna Valley Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Th-Su 11-6
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Closed Mo-We X X Coquelicot – Los Olivos Su-Th 11-5
« Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Fr 11-6, Sa 10-6 X X
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5:30 X X X Core Wine – Orcutt We-Su
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 11-6 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-6 X X
« Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X

« Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily « FirestoneVineyards – Los Olivos Daily « Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X

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Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 805-686-0850 Appt X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton Sort This Out Cellars – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 1636 Copenhagen Drive; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Huber Vineyards – Lompoc Sa-Sun 11-4 Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish X X
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily S A N TA YN E Z
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Palmina – Lompoc Th-Su 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-5 X X 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Daily
Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos SOLVANG 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1767 10-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8
Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Sa-Su 10-5
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mo-Fr 11-5 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Solpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X S A N TA BA R BA R A
D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Win Su-Th 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sum Su-Th 11-6, Fr-Sa 11-7 X X Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
East Valley - at The Olive House in Solvang
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily 1661 Mission Dr; 805 686-5159 Daily 10-5 X X Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X End of State St; 805-962-2100 11-7+ in sum X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1539 Mission Dr, #Unit B, Solvang Daily 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Th-Mo 12-6 805-686-9323 9:30-5:30 X X
Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Sa 11-7 X X Lincourt Vineyards – Solvang Daily 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Daily 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-6:30 X X Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara Daily
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X Municipal Winemakers – Santa Barbara On
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Sat 11-4 Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily 28 Anacapa Street; 805 598-1896 weekends X X
1633 West Central Avenue, 805-736-9957 By Appt X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Margerum – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X Summerland – Summerland Tue-Sun
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton Mo,We,Th 12-6:30
291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fr-Su 11-6:30 X X 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Westerly Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Daily Fri-Sun 12-4
36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu call X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Fr-Sa Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X X 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X Wine Cask Alliance – Santa Barbara Daily
813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 11-7 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Th-Sa Royal Oaks – Solvang Tu-Sa 11-7
1520A East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 Su-Mo By Appt X X VENTURA COUNTY
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8,Su11:30-4 X X

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