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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Concerts at Castoro Cellars
888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• June 17: Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco
• June 23: Baguette Quartette
• July 21: Los Pingous
• July 29: Up in the Air
ONGOING MONDAYS
Jam Night at Divine Appointment
Share your talent with others
6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles
www.divineappointmentguitars.com
WEDNESDAYS THROUGH JULY 27
Twilight Concerts in the Park
Music at the Bandstand, wine & hors d’oeuvres
805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery
Each month a new local artist will be featured
4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Winery Music Awards 2007 Tour
Enjoy hours of music, wine tours, tastings and
overnight stays in Wine Country
9am, $350, 818-597-9463, Paso Robles
www.winerymusicawards.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm and craft market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media
• July: Artist Gregory Simmons – Watercolors
• August: Pat Cairn- Watercolors
★ JUNE 17
★ Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Father’s Day Horsehoe Competition
Come out for shoes & BBQ at Cass Wines
805-239-1730, Paso Robles
www.casswines.com
★ JUNE 22
★ Art galleries’ open house receptions
Adelaida’s Summer Solstice
Winemaker Dinner
5 course winemaker’s dinner in the caves
6:30pm, $130, 800-676-1232
www.adelaida.com, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 22 - AUGUST 24
★ "Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"
Friday Fun Nights at Rio Seco
Local music, BBQ and great wine
6-9pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com
JUNE 23
Sunset Jazz at Robert Hall
Jazz by Pat Cormick Group, 6:30pm
805-238-2660, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
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JUNE 29
Singing in the Rain
Great American film starring Gene Kelly
7:30pm, $10 includes popcorn & a drink
805-283-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
JUNE 30
Great Americana Festival & Parade
Old fashioned games & food booths
10am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
JUNE 30
Annual Great Americana Festival
Small town fun with games, booths & orchestra
10am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
★ JULY 4
★
4th of July at Meridian Vineyards
Fabulous fireworks, live music, great food,
ice cream, fine wine and more!
6pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
★ JULY 4
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All American Pot Luck Get-Together
At Rio Seco Winery
Food, fireworks and fun! Bring a low chair,
picnic and something to share.
6pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com
★ JULY 6
★ you help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande
An Afternoon with Miss Oddette
Oddette’s delicious BBQ perfectly paired
with fine Meridian Wines at the vineyard
12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
★ JULY 13
★ Delicious food, fine wine and dancing!
Friday Night Wine and Cheese Event
Highway 46 West Wineries
“Taste Out” award winning wines held at
Doce Robles Winery, $15, 888-8-WINERY
Paso Robles, www.paso46westwineries.com
★ JULY 13
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Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner
at Eberle Winery
Guest Chef dinner in the caves
$110pp, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
★ JULY 13
★ Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
Central Coast Wine Classic Guest Chef Dinner
at Justin Vineyards & Winery
French influenced dishes with field ingredients
6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, 805-238-6932
Paso Robles, www.justinwine.com
★ JULY 21
★
9th Annual Vineyard Tour &
Blending Seminar at EOS Estate Winery
Walk in the vineyard with the winemaker, enjoy
hot luncheon and embark on a blending session
$40, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
JULY 25
California Mid-State Fair
Steve Miller Band, rodeo, 4H & more
800-909-FAIR, Paso Robles
www.midstatefair.com
★ AUGUST 10
★ 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
Justin Vineyards Annual
Wine Society Gala Guest Chef Dinner
Featuring Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird
6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles
805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com
★ AUGUST 18
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FOW at Eberle Winery
Once a year party for Eberle Winery’s
Far Out Wine members, Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
★ AUGUST 18
★ ONGOING
Cinema e Vino at Rio Seco
Enjoy great wines & a classic movie under the stars
6-9pm, 805-237-8884
Paso Robles, www.riosecowine.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm
805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts
Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring
picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music
1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Learn How to Make Ice Cream
Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
★ JUNE 23
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Laetitia Summer Fete for SLO LEAF
Laetitia Vineyard’s premier wine dinner sent on
a knoll over looking the Pacific Ocean.
Benefit for SLO law enforcement
6pm, $250, 805-474-7650, Arroyo Grande
www.laetitiawine.com
JULY 4
Forth of July Celebration in the Village
Enjoy the Village Band Concert with hot dogs,
lemonade and ice cream, 11:30am-1pm
805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• June 29: Choral Festival Welcoming Concert
• July 6: East Village Opera Company
• July 7: Kathy Griffin
• July 14: Mozart Festival
• July 22: Mozart Festival
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Hearst Castle Garden Tour
Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle
focusing on the gardens including Neptune’s
pool & wine cellar, San Simeon
800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese
5-9pm, 805-544-9251
San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
San Luis Obispo Art Center Show
Constantly rotating exhibits in all media
11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
★
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
★
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Featured weekly winery
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes throughout the summer including;
Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to Valencia
Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonders,
exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hikes
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING
Morro Bay Art Association
Classes, demostrations and workshops
12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING
Art Center Collection
Rotating exhibits of works by popular artists
10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING
Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship
11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay
ONGOING MONDAYS
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy parody of the Sopranos with dinner
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
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s “Slo Folks” Folk Music Wine Cottage Bistro Live Music Wine Tasting on the Patio "This is How It Goes"
artists 7pm, 805-772-2880, Morro Bay Music by Sammy Labastida and Family Live guitar music along with fine wines Comedy/Drama by Neil LaBute
Coalesce Bookstore, www.slofolks.org 5:30-8:30, $5, 805-934-4546 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang 8pm, $25, 805-962-8606, Santa Barbara
7pm, 805-528-8963 Santa Maria, www.cottagebistro.com www.royalscandinavianinn.com Alhecama Theatre, www.ensembletheatre.com
• July 6: Sligo Rags JUNE 23 ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12 JUNE 16
• Aug 17: Peppino D’Agostino “A Walk through the Arts” A Body of Work Ojai Lavender Festival
A benefit for the Children’s Arts Foundation Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio 10am-6pm,Libbey Park
dia JUNE 15-17
will include wine tasting, music & a BBQ 4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum 805-798-1231, www.lavenderfestival.net
ispo The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
3 day fun filled event throughout Pismo Beach 10am-5pm, $30 for tasting, 805-934-4546 JUNE 16
hundreds of classic restorations & street rods Wine Cottage Bistro, Orcutt SANTA YNEZ CBVA Volleyball Tournament
866-450-7469, www.pismobeachclassic.com www.winecottagebistro.com ONGOING WEEKENDS California beach volleyball in the sun
AUGUST 1 – 5 Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise 805-564-5422, Santa Barbara East Beach
JUNE 16
Old Spanish Days 2007 Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology www.santabarbaraca.gov
Lunar Occultation of Venus at Pismo Beach
Great music and fine food & wine $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake JUNE 23
See the moon pass in front of the planet Venus
Various times, 805-962-8101, Santa Barbara www.cachuma.com Summer Solstice 2007 Festival
Arrive 8-8:20pm, cloud cover cancels event
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org Fun festival with live music, crafts & more
Meet at Oceano Campground on Pier Ave. ONGOING MONDAYS
805-772-2694x105 LOS OLIVOS Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts 12-9pm, 805-965-3396, Alameda Park
Santa Barbara Darts Association Santa Barbara, www.solsticeparade.com
JUNE 23 ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 JUNE 24
Atascadero Wine Festival Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org A Taste for Justice
Enjoy wines from local winemakers Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards
arts, crafts, music & more. 11:30am-5pm, $20 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos ONGOING Wine tasting event featuring many local
www.wildlingmuseum.org Chumash Casino Concerts wineries benefitting Legal Aid with delicious
805-466-2044, Lake Park, Atascadero
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez food & wine and live music, 1-4pm
JUNE 29 - JULY 1 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS www.chumashcasino.com
ural History 805-963-6754, The Loading Dock, Santa Barbara
Inagugual California International Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays • June 21: Paulina Rubio
Choral Festival & Competition Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers JUNE 26
r including; • July 5: Creedence Clearwater Revisted
Featuring national & international choirs 6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos 2005 Release Party at
e to Valencia • July 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd
888-223-2787, San Luis Obispo www.losolivoscafe.com Edna Valley Vineyards
, ONGOING Enjoy new releases & light appetizers
www.californiachoral.org June 20: Colossal Cabernets
Rock hikes Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & meet the winemaker, 6-8pm, San Luis Obispo
JUNE 30 - JULY 2 June 27: Sparkling Stars
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 805-544-5855, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
Art in the Park July 11: Vive La France (in honor of Bastille Day)
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez
Vendors display art of all kinds July 18: Vivacious Viogniers JUNE 28–29
www.cachuma.com
11am-6pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay July 25: Decadent Dessert Wines Kern River Rafting and Wine Dinner
r August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!) JUNE 23 800-323-4234, Kern River
www.morrobayartassociation.org
August 8: Seductive Sauvignon Blancs Great Aussie BBQ at Kalyra
JULY 1 – AUGUST 31 Exotic BBQ, live music, great wines JULY 4
August 15: Whites Around the World Santa Barbara Foresters
Pick Your Own Berries August 22: Chardonnay Classics 1–5pm, $45, Santa Ynez,
ps Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park 805-693-8864, www.kalyrawinery.com Local 4th of July baseball game
August 29: Local Italian Stallions 11am, Pershing Park, Santa Barbara
y 5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo
September 5: Zany Zinfandels JUNE 30 805-684-0657
JULY 4 ONGOING FRIDAYS Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Assn.
Sand Sculpture Contest & Fireworks Presents – Stars, Stripes & Syrah JULY 4
Wildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks
BBQ, bingo, parade & fireworks Includes tastings at 15 member wineries 4th of July at the Santa Barbara Court House
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
805-995-1200, Cayucos 11am-4pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez Valley Fireworks sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara
www.cayucoschamber.com ★ ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 30
★ www.santaynezwinecountry.com 8pm, 805-564-5418
Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars www.sbparksandrecreation.com
JULY 12 – 15 Enjoy local artist at the tasting room exhibit JUNE 30
r artists Wine Country Classic Red, White & Blues Concert with JULY 7
11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos
Obispo Exciting events throughout the area Longoria Winery & Buttonwood Vineyard Yard Sale at Nature Center
www.carinacellars.com
including new releases, cooking demonstra- Annual concert at the Buttonwood Pond Benefit for the Cachuma Lake Nature Center
AUGUST 18 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley $6, 805-693-0691, Lake Cachuma
tions, auctions, winemaker dinners and more.
"Quick Draw" Art Festival
ruise Ship San Luis Obispo, 805-544-1285 JULY 1-31 JULY 14
10am, 805-693-1233, Los Olivos
orro Bay www.centralcoastwineclassic.org Buttonwood Celebrates Peaches 4th Annual Beer Festival & Classic Car Show
www.losolivosca.com
JULY 13 – AUGUST 11 A month long celebration including pies, Great brews & many collector cars
LOMPOC ice-cream, preserves and much more 11am, $20, Santa Barbara
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
ro 11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley 805-569-5611, www.elingspark.org
Classics performed in outdoor theater ONGOING SATURDAYS
805-546-4224, San Luis Obispo Olde Towne Market in Lompoc JULY 14-15
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc SANTA BARBARA
www.ccshakes.org Santa Barbara French Festival
MONTH 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com ONGOING SUNDAYS A fabulous French celebration of cuisine
JULY 22
SOLVANG Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show & culture including a fun poodle parade
Central Coast Renaissance Festival Featering all types of arts, craft & jewelry
Carftsman, actors, jugglers and more 11am, Santa Barbara
ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 10am-6pm, East Beach Pier
10am, 800-688-1477, San Luis Obispo 805-564-PARIS, www.frenchfestival.com
Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays www.sbaacs.com, 805-897-1982
www.hisrev.org Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with JULY 12-15
ONGOING
live jazz band "The Buzz" US Jr. Olympics Sailing Festival
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara
SB Yacht Club host Junior Olympics sailing event
Obispo 888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com 805-965-8112, West Beach, Santa Barbara
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON JULY 20-21
ONGOING ONGOING
orro Bay ONGOING Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm California Wine Festival Santa Barbara
Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour
ns Santa Maria Valley Railroad Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past Over 70 wineries will pour 200 different wines
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara Various events and tastings around the area
Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals 800-850-4370, Santa Barbara
ONGOING ONGOING
ONGOING MONDAYS Solvang Farmers’ Market Ty Warner Sea Center JULY 21
nner Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Fresh produce, flowers and foods Explore creatures of the sea Kids’ Fishing Workshop at Cachuma Lake
rant Featuring regional & varietal tastings 2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Fishing workshops for kids on the lawn
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria www.sbfarmersmarket.org www.sbnature.org/seacenter $6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake

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Wines of Great Beauty and Elegance
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n a hillside setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Laetitia Vine-
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limited edition Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines
that showcase the distinctive qualities of their estate vineyards located
in San Luis Obispo County’s Arroyo Grande Valley.
Arroyo Grande is a cool viticultural area, notably one of California’s
coolest, just 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean, ideal for cultivating Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay. The narrow east-west valley channels damp,
maritime breezes and fog to this Burgundian Eden.
It is French tradition that originated the plantings at Laetitia
Winery, when in 1982, the terrain was researched as a suitable site for
producing Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines for an American-
ized version of Champagne Deutz. The soils were compared to those
in Epernay in France, and Maison Deutz soon blossomed in this
Central Coast AVA, planting about 185 acres to Pinot Noir, Pinot
Blanc and Chardonnay. When the winery’s vineyard owner purchased
the property in 1997, still wine production overtook sparkling wine,
and owner Jean-Claude Tardivat, who renamed the winery after his
daughter Laetitia, realized the superior quality of the Pinot Noir grown
of this terroir.
A year later, Selim Zilkha, and his daughter, Nadia Wellisz, bought
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery and assumed leadership of the brand.
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Selim and Nadia bring a successful and varied business background to
this estate, as well as a passion for producing truly outstanding wines.
Winemakers Eric Hickey (still wines) and Dave Hickey (sparkling
wines) are a vibrant and energetic father and son winemaking team
whose award-winning efforts have brought much esteem and excite-
ment to the estate.
Laetitia owners Selim Zilkha and Nadia Wellisz also own and
operate Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, located in Santa Barbara
County’s Sierra Madre Mountain Range.
This winery makes a little of everything and all of it surprisingly
well. The sparkling wines are crisp and appealingly straightforward,
while the Pinot Noirs are typically rich and structured. The winery is
built into a hillside overlooking Highway 101 and is a favorite with
wine tourists for its scenic picnic area and friendly tasting-room staff.
The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Laetitia Estate family of brands produces wines of varietal
character and a strong sense of place. With each vintage, the team
strives to create wines of great beauty and elegance while providing
excellent customer service.
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery is located at 453 Laetitia Vineyard
Drive in Arroyo Grande. You can contact them at (805) 481-1772.
Visit the websites www.laetitiawine.com, www.barnwoodwine.com,
www.avilawine.com
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California Wine Festival Hits the Beach in Santa Barbara
The every popular California Wine Festival is gearing up for its
2007 events, July 20-21 in Santa Barbara. Hundreds of premium
California wines, delicious local gourmet foods and live blues
music will all be served up at the edge of the blue Pacific in sunny
Santa Barbara!
300 premium California wines and a wide array of gourmet
appetizers prepared by some of the area’s finest restaurants
including ceviche, artisan cheeses, sautéed scallops, shrimp salads,
fresh fruits dipped in warm chocolate and even perfectly barbe-
cued cuts of prime beef will be just a few foods offered.
The prestigious events attract major local sponsors who recog-
nize the popularity of wine events and their ability to draw an
upscale crowd of food and wine lovers. They lend their clout and
support to the benefit of deserving charities like Foodbank of Santa
Barbara County and Aeromedicos of Santa Barbara.
The major local newspaper, Santa Barbara News-Press, along
with the Weekly Independent newspaper, Clear Channel radio and
the Mercedes Benz dealer, Santa Barbara Auto Group took leading
roles. Friday Night Rare Wine Tasting is SRO (standing room only)!
The elegant outdoor “Sunset Reserve and Rare Wine Tasting”
event is scheduled on Friday night, July 20. Last year’s Rare Wine
Tasting was “standing room only” on Santa Barbara’s picturesque
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Stearns Wharf. Live smooth jazz accompanied the festivities as
lucky ticket holders sampled dozens of rare vintage wines, chilled
sparklers and sophisticated cuisine from many of the areas fine
restaurants.
Since the wines served are extremely rare and allocated, only
500 tickets are available to this prestigious evening event. Indi-
vidual tickets can be purchased for $100. Most wine lovers
wanting tickets to the Rare Wine Event opt for the “VIP Weekend
Pass” offering a $50 savings and priority entrance to Friday and
Saturday events.
Tickets for the wine festivals purchased online in advance are
$55, $65 at the gate. A limited number of VIP Weekend Passes are
available at $125, saving $40 per ticket off the regular price! The
VIP Weekend Pass privileges include:
• Entry to both festival events (Rare Wine Tasting/ Wine Festival)
• One hour preview-entrance to Wine Festival (before general
public)
• Free oversized CWF logo wine glass
• Save 35% on festival tickets (Advance sales online and select
retail outlets only.)
Contact Don Fritzen for more information, 1-800-850-4370 or
emaill don@touringandtasting.com.
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CASA DE CABALLOS
The Pursuit of Two Passions
by Dave Wilcox
P
erched on a hilltop at the end of a
serpentine road winding through
walnut groves and stately oaks, Casa
de Caballos seems to be at the top of the
world. But the modest, ranch-style home and
the unassuming winery and horse farm you
find there are, like their owners, very down-
to-earth.
Dr. Tom Morgan and his wife, Sheila, have
uniquely combined their passion for fine
wines and fine horses in a setting with breath-
taking views of the Paso Robles Wine
Country.
Standing in the doorway of Morgan’s office
upstairs from the winery’s tasting room,
looking southwest a panoramic scene of vine-
yards and rolling hillsides unfolds before you.
A late afternoon breeze sweeps through, a
whisper of the Pacific Ocean’s presence a little
more than 10 miles away.
Since planting the first vines in 1983,
Dr. Morgan has seen his winemaking hobby
blossom into a venture producing approxi-
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mately 1,200 cases each year, with six acres of
vineyards planted to varietals such as Pinot
Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling
and Muscat Canelli.
“I call it a hobby run amok,” jokes
Morgan.
Even though his hobby has become a
successful business, the thrill remains.
“It’s still a passion,” said Morgan. “Every-
body needs an art form. This is what I do. It’s
fun to create something.”
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Serendipity had something to do with the
Morgans finding their way to the Templeton
hilltop farm. While in residency in Orange
County in the mid-1970s, Morgan traveled to
Paso Robles to explore the possibility of
establishing a medical practice. During his
visit, he met with a fellow internist who
worked in Paso Robles – Dr. Stanley
Hoffman, one of the area’s pioneering
producers of Pinot Noir at HMR Winery.
Morgan, who already was experimenting
with making berry and fruit wines while in
Orange County, made the move north and
planted his small vineyard with White Ries-
ling, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
At the time, there were five wineries in all
of San Luis Obispo County.
By 1995, Casa de Caballos was bonded
and it released its first commercial offering,
the ’95 Fantasy White Riesling. Morgan said
the varietal thrives on the southwest-facing
hilltop, thanks to its 1,280 foot elevation,
cooling Pacific breezes and the chalky, clay
soil. Those features also enable Casa de
Caballos to produce excellent Pinot Noir.
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At the same time Dr. Morgan cultivated his winemaking skills,

Sheila Morgan lived out her dream of breeding award-winning
Arabian horses. The farm now includes a half-dozen mares and
Sheila Morgan has been involved with the births of all but a handful
of the 67 foals born there.
Wines from Casa de Caballos (“House of Horses”) feature the
names and pictures of the brood mares, such as Periwinkle, Forget-
menot and Lilac Tyme. Morgan’s 2006 Lilac Tyme is an unusual blend
of 40 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 percent Merlot and 20 percent
Muscat Canelli, a mixture inspired by his desire to get the color of
the wine as close to the color of the horse as possible.
The Morgans say their dual passions are complementary. It’s hard
to imagine two pursuits with more history and romance than raising
horses and making wine.
Like many, Morgan was initially drawn to his craft by wine’s noble
history, having traveled to Germany while still in college.
“Wine has always had a history and a story behind it. I became
interested in the history and the mystique.”
At the same time, the Morgans try to de-mystify – or, as he said,
“de-snobbify” – wine.
“The key is whether you like it, or not,” summed up Sheila
Morgan.
The Morgans are involved with production at Casa de Caballos
every step of the way.
“Hand-crafted” is a phrase whose meaning can sometimes be
stretched to the breaking point, but Morgan isn’t exaggerating when
he talks about his personal involvement with the wine.
“The thing I enjoy most is that we do it all ourselves. It’s an art
form.”
Starting with planting the vines, Morgan takes part in every phase
of production from vineyard to the glass, including punching down
the must by hand, barreling and bottling. Sheila Morgan designs the
labels – featuring her Arabian horses – that are then made using the
Morgan’s labeling machines.
And if you stop by for some tasting, it will be the Morgans happily
pouring at the tasting bar – which happens to be fashioned from
walnut trees removed to expand the vineyards.
Tasting room visitors who want to relax with a bottle of wine or
picnic are invited to visit the Morgan’s backyard patio, which offers
views of the winery’s Secret Valley Vineyard. The bowl-shaped valley
is surrounded by oak groves and can’t be seen from the low-lying
roads leading up to Casa de Caballos.
The Morgans rent the patio – which includes full, outdoor
cooking facilities and can comfortably seat 60 – for small weddings
and other gatherings. The winery’s barrel room, housed in an 80-
year-old barn adjacent to the tasting room, is also available to rent.
The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. and Monday through Thursday by appointment only. They
are located at 2225 Raymond Avenue in Templeton. To get there, exit
Highway 101 at Vineyard Drive and head west to Bethel Road. Turn
left and follow the signs. For more information, call (805) 434-1687
or visit the website at www.casadecaballos.com.

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WILD HEART WINERY
A Place to Make and Share Happy Memories
A
group of novice wine-tasters gather
around the glass-topped bar at Wild
Heart Winery’s elegantly appointed
tasting room, listening intently as their
host, Jim Burens, shares the finer points of
wine tasting with them while wife and
business partner, Suzanne, enjoys
catching up with wine club members at
the other end of the thirty-five-foot bar.
Friendly staff members linger after
pouring the wine to engage the guests in
conversation and laughter blends happily
with a melodic backdrop reflecting the
talents of artists as varied as Sinatra,
Vivaldi and Ghosts on the Radio. Even on
the busiest afternoons, the focus at Wild
Heart is on providing guests with a posi-
tive experience that they will enjoy after
they return home, and, hopefully, inspire
them to return again.
“It seems to be working,” Suzanne says,
“we’ve been enjoying seeing folks that first
visited us right after our grand opening
Mother’s Day weekend last year. It’s like
seeing old friends. Jim and I enjoy a lot of
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the aspects of this business but we both
agree that the joy really comes from
meeting the people who come in to visit.”
Nodding in the direction of Jim and his
group at the other end of the bar, Suzanne
said, “People seem to really appreciate the
tips and techniques we share. Hopefully, it
will make their wine tasting experiences
more enjoyable and meaningful wherever
they go.”
A premium boutique winery, Wild
Heart features a list of wines that has
developed a near cult following among
experienced and novice wine drinkers
alike, including their Chardonnay, Viog-
nier, the red blend, Capricieux, and the
yummy Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Bliss.
“Our next release of Zinfandel is being
bottled this week,” said Suzanne. “It’s been
a long wait for our club members since we
sold out of the original vintage at the end
of the year.” The winery has other new
releases in June including a new red
blend, Ghost Red and a new white blend.
The former is a tribute to an up-and-
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coming young band, Ghosts on the Radio
and the friendship that has grown
between the Burens and sing-songwriter
Ian Robinson who they met when he came
in a year ago to taste wine.
After cheery “thank-you”s from the
young tasters as they part with their
purchases, Jim joins the conversation at
our end of the bar. “That was fun!” he
said. “They were really interested.”
Echoing Suzanne’s earlier comments, he
added, “That’s the best part of this job …
spending time with the visitors.”
In addition to the pleasures of the
wines, the tasting room features a wide
variety of décor and gift items most of
which have what Suzanne refers to as “the
human touch.”
“Our jewelry is all hand-crafted,
primarily by three artists, including this
one.” Jim nods in Suzanne’s direction.
“Suzanne has also found a collective of
artists in Ireland that she purchases hand-
crafted silver pieces from in Celtic and
traditional Irish designs. The three local
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Jim &
Suzanne
Burens

artists all use real stones, pearls, sterling silver and gold. Suzanne
uses a lot of authentic Murano glass hearts in her creations.”
“I love working with them.” she said. “They are all one-of-a-
kind, making each piece unique.” She also utilizes a lot of vintage
beads in her designs.
The walls of the shop are covered with fine art, tapestries and
cast-stone wall tiles, signed by their creator. Hand-painted and
mouth-blown crystal decorates cabinets and tabletops and fasci-
nating miniatures are a constant cause of amazement for visitors.
“Virtually everything here has a story.” That even applies to
their ladies’ logo wear embellished with their signature heart
designed by Jim and Suzanne’s slogan “Mine is a Wild Heart.”
While the latter is subject to personal interpretation by the
guests, for Suzanne, it is a reflection of the sentiments expressed
in her poem “Un Coeur Sauvage” (A Wild Heart) which helps to
explain the genesis of the Winery’s name. “There are two sides to
that story also.” She added with a grin. “It depends on which one
of us you ask!” They both laugh. It is apparent that while the
Burens are busy trying to give their guests happy memories to
take with them, they are making a few of their own.
Wild Heart Winery’s tasting room is located at 2293C Grand
Avenue in Los Olivos, CA 93441. Hours of operation are Monday
through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday through Sunday,
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (805) 688-7386.

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Central Coast Renaissance Festival Returns, July 21 & 22

An English Renaissance-era village will magically appear in San
Luis Obispo’s El Chorro Regional Park when the Central Coast Renais-
sance Festival celebrates its 23rd annual summer event on July 21 and
22.
More than 800 costumed actors, dancers, musicians, vendors and
street characters will create a unique experience for guests, who can
indulge in great food and drink, enjoy unique entertainment and shop
for Renaissance-inspired crafts at more than 80 shops featuring
jewelry, clothing, artwork, leather, drinking vessels, swords and many
more period items.
Continuous entertainment can be found on multiple stages and
throughout the village. A highlight of the day is the Royal Joust, held
twice daily. Guests can cheer for their favorite knight in a test of
authentic tournament skills in a real joust. You’ll also see Queen Eliz-
abeth, escorted by her stunning Royal Court and her handsome
guards, as she visits the village. at Cuesta College and is $1 per car.
Guests can get in the spirit by purchasing a hair-wreath or full A free shuttle bus takes guests to the
Renaissance outfit, from hats to hand-made boots. There are games for festival entrance.
all ages, and a petting zoo, face painting and pony rides for children. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Learn new skills, like fencing and archery, and watch the villagers as Saturday, and until 5 p.m. on
the give living history demonstrations. Sunday. Adult tickets are $14,
El Chorro Regional Park is located off Highway 1, across from seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8. Under age 6 are free. For more
Cuesta College, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. Parking is information, visit www.slofaire.com.

Classical Theater Under the Stars, July 13-August 18

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
invites you to partake in a summer of clas-
sical theatre under the stars, July 13th
through August 18th. This year features one
of Shakespeare’s original villains, Richard
the Third, a man whose ambition and
bloodthirsty ways are matched only by the
relish and delight he takes in murdering his
way to the throne. In repertory with this
dry-witted villain is Shakespeare’s beloved
comedy, The Taming of the Shrew – an
hilarious and touching battle of the sexes
where true love emerges victorious.
Both shows are performed outdoors in
beautiful Avila Valley at Bellevue Santa Fe
Charter School which is located at 1401 San
Luis Bay Drive. Directions are posted on
the website at ccshakes.org. Guests are
encouraged to bring low back lawn chairs,
blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy during
the show. All evening performances begin all shows are available at the door. Partial
at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinee’s begin at proceeds from ticket sales go to benefit
5 p.m. The box office will open one half Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School. Cash or
hour before each performance. Remember personal checks are accepted. Hours are
– it can get chilly after the sun goes down so 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and until
be sure to bring warm clothing Tickets are 5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $14,
$20 for general admission, $17 for seniors seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8.
and students with valid ID. Group rates Under age 6 are free. For more information
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22 Music, Art, BBQ & Trolley Tours at Salisbury Vineyards
Salisbury Vineyards recently announced
the start of “Schoolhouse Rock 2007” at the
tasting room in the Old Schoolhouse in Avila
Valley. The place will be rocking with House
Red Band on the patio from 1 to 4 p.m.
Barbecue fare will be available for purchase
and a trolley tour of Avila Vineyards takes
place at 4 p.m. Join them for a Sunday after-
noon of wine tasting, music, art and wine
education!
Schoolhouse Rock is every other Sunday
through October. The Salisbury Vineyards’
tasting room is in the Old Schoolhouse
located at 6985 Ontario Road between the
two Avila exits. Call (805) 595-9463 for more
information.
About Salisbury Vineyards
John Salisbury – a farmer and wine-grape
grower whose roots go all the way up to the
Sacramento Delta area where the Salisbury
family has been farming in Walnut Grove, CA
since 1850 – began growing grapes in the
Paso Robles area in 1997. In 2000, he began
renovation on the old Santa Fe schoolhouse,
an area landmark and a multiple-use facility
for many years. “My father, John, is a great
visionary,” says Jennifer Rucks, “and could see
the schoolhouse as an ideal location far before
anyone else! His role has been the most
instrumental to this ‘dream.’” In May of 2005,
the work completed, Salisbury opened up the
facility under the Salisbury Vineyards name.
Now, the old schoolhouse is open for tasting
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of Salisbury’s wine seven days a week.
Jennifer and her husband, Kevin (also a
professional skateboarder) work with John
Salisbury in maintaining all operations. With
their two children and a past filled with varied
and diverse career interests like skatepark
owners, artists, and now vintners, the two
have made a home here in SLO County in this
unique facility.
The tasting room also has a gallery, Salis-
bury Fine Art, owned by her mother, Maridel
Salisbury and represents more than 150
recognized artists nationally and even interna-
tionally.
The wines of Salisbury are as varied and
diverse as is the family and the tasting room
features the family’s Pinot Noir, cool-climate
Syrah, Paso Robles Zinfandel, Chardonnay
and even some Cabernet. There are some
truly unique wines as well, like Pinot Naturale
– not quite a rosé of Pinot Noir, but definitely
a nice warm-weather sipper.
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Classic, Street Rod Car Show at Pismo Beach
The Central California’s finest seaside classic and street rod car
show event will be held again in Pismo Beach this year on June 15-17
celebrating the 22nd year!
The legendary Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Pismo Beach
during the Pismo Beach Classic. This is a three-day, fun-filled event
providing live entertainment and lots of vendors to enhance the
already superb shopping and restaurants in this beachside community.
Nearly 125,000 spectators enjoyed the June 2006 event, viewing 1000
automobiles valued in excess of fifty million dollars, this is a “hands-
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down, must-see” activity. Car show and shine, awards, dance perfor-
mances, coloring contest, poker run are all part of the fun as well as
live entertainment with “DJ & the Set Free Band” on Friday night and
“Unfinished Business” Saturday night at the Hot Rod Bar & Grill,
located in the tent by the pier. Free admission to the Hot Rod Bar &
Grill and the public is welcome. Saturday night is “Cruise Night” when
hundreds of cars parade for thousands of spectators who line the
streets to see their favorite rides.
Don’t miss out contact Just Cruzin Production. Checkout the
website at www.pismobeachclassic.com, send an email to
pamb@thepismobeachclassic.com or call 1-866-450-7469; for
detailed information.
No admission charge for spectators to the car show.
Great Americana Festival &
Parade Scheduled for June 30
Independence Day will be celebrated at the Great Americana
Festival by the Paso Robles Main Street Association on June 29 and
June 30.
Kicking off the weekend’s events will be the classic film “Singin’ In
The Rain,” starring Gene Kelly, to be shown at downtown’s Park
Cinema on Friday evening, June 29. Doors open at 7 p.m., with show
time at 7:30. A donation of $10 includes ticket, complimentary
popcorn and soda. Only 200 tickets are available, and may be
purchased at the Main Street office. All proceeds benefit the Paso
Robles Main Street Association.
The festival, held Saturday, June 30, in the downtown city square,
is an old-fashioned salute to patriotism and our country’s rural roots.
Beginning at 10 a.m., a red, white and blue parade on Park Street will
kick off the day’s activities.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. sharp and heads downtown Park Street
south and around the Downtown City Park. Earn cash awards of $75,
$50 and $25. This year’s Grand Marshall is Retired Lieutenant
Colonel, U.S. Army, Chuck Miller.
Park festivities begin with an opening ceremony that includes a
release of doves, a flyover by the Estrella Warbirds and speeches by
local dignitaries.
Vintage family activities include music, carnival for kids with a
giant slide and ferris wheel, face painting with Freckles the Clown,
apple pie eating contest, chili cook-off, KJUG 98.1 FM’s Bonnets &
Bottoms Contest (dress up your baby), Supplies For Soldiers (care
packages for our armed forces) and much more. Barbecue and refresh-
ments will be offered as fundraisers by local organizations, so those in
attendance don’t even need to pack a picnic lunch. Farmers Market
will be open all day.
For information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 238-4103.
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ch 2007 Winery Music Awards Competition Opens

The 2007 Winery Music Awards competition, the Paso Robles- women aged 21-54 The Grand Prize winner of the previous
based showcase of original music artists from across the US and Winery Music Awards competition, held in 2005, was Arroyo
Canada who are unsigned with major record labels, kicked off its Grande’s rock group, Threes and Nines, who is releasing their first
five-concert series of competitions in June with five female artists CD this year after winning a recording contract with RNB Music
competing for a spot at the final competition in October and a (www.rnbtunes.com), a Los Angeles-based record label. The
chance to win prizes, cash and a breakthrough recording contract. group’s self-titled CD, will be distributed worldwide by Fontana
The June event was held at Maloy O’Neill Vineyards in Paso Distribution, a division of Universal Music. A second CD, titled
Robles and featured a variety of musical genres, including pop, Blend, featuring a compilation of many of the 2005 artists
rock, country and folk, performed by artists from Los Angeles, San complete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso Robles Wine
Diego, Sacramento and Portland, OR. Region, will also be released by RNB Music this summer and will
“We are very excited about the caliber of talent that we have be available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and the
playing at this summer’s competition,” says Kathy Kelly, producer website.
of the Winery Music Awards. “It just happened that all of the first
five artists were female because of how the schedule worked out,
but the July through September Elimination Rounds will be fairly
balanced between male and female artists.”
A panel of notable judges influential in the music, entertain-
ment and wine industries votes its choices for best artists of the
competition. Artists are judged in the categories of originality,
musicianship and, most importantly, marketability to the wine-
consuming market. The competition is open to the music genres
of: jazz, rock, blues, new age, acoustic, country, folk, soft rock,
reggae and adult contemporary.
June artists were Kerri Dopart, San Diego, CA, Rocky Gaines,
Los Angeles, CA; Debra Arlyn, Portland, OR; Shannon Curtis,
Sacramento, CA and Kimberly Jean, Los Angeles, CA.
The results of each Elimination Round concert are posted on the
Winery Music Awards website, www.winerymusicawards.com.
“The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement at
the same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists perform
wonderful music is like tasting a new wine for the first time and
absolutely loving it – both moments are experiences to be savored.
When you take everything into account – the music, the wine, the
winery atmosphere, and the chance to see and hear possibly the
next Platinum seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event,” adds
Kelly.
Ticket information is also available on the website, or by calling
1-800-838-3006.
A total of twenty unsigned, original music artists compete at the
Winery Music Awards Semi-Final Elimination Round concerts,
held on one Saturday each month from June to September, with
the final competition on Sunday, October 7.
Founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., the
competition was created out of the growing popularity of quality
musical performances at many wineries throughout California.
Artist performances are judged by music and entertainment
industry professionals in the categories of originality, musicianship
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In Wine Country
Destination: Paso Robles
S Some people are saying Paso Robles is fast becoming the next Napa Valley. Since it’s about three hours
Mary Babbitt is the host of
NBC11’s In Wine Country which
airs on Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Mary,
or about the products and people
featured in her column,
visit www.inwinecountry.com.
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south of the Bay Area, Paso Robles is a great destination for a weekend getaway. You won’t find the
crowds or the traffic but you will find fine wine, plenty of tasting rooms and lots to do.
We’ve made several trips to Paso Robles on “In Wine Country” shoots and are amazed each time by
the transformation of cattle grazing land to vineyards. I used to be a news anchor near Paso Robles in
the 1980s, when Paso was considered more of a cow town than a wine town. Back then the Mid-State
Fair was Paso’s biggest draw. Fortunately for us, Paso Robles has managed to hang on to its small-town
charm while emerging as a force to be reckoned with on the wine scene.
Paso is known for sizzling hot summers and cool nights. The closer you get to the coast, the milder
the temperatures, but inland, the heat and cold can be quite dramatic. If you tend to wilt in the heat,
spring is a great time to visit because temperatures are quite comfortable and the scenery is stunning.
By July, almost all but the hills have turned a golden brown, but right now there are plenty of rolling
green hills to enjoy.
Justin Winery
Justin Winery is among the brightest stars in Paso
Robles. Their Isosceles meritage is one of the most
acclaimed Bordeaux blends in California. But owners
Justin and Deborah Baldwin offer the full Wine
Country experience with a restaurant, Deborah’s Room,
and a small inn tucked away among the vines, appro-
priately called the Just Inn. With only three rooms,
you’ll feel as if you’re staying in your own private Wine
Country.
Another must-stop along the Paso Robles wine trail is Eberle Winery. Gary Eberle is a pioneer on
this wine scene. He co-founded the Paso Robles appellation in 1980 and is considered the Johnny
Appleseed of Syrah because he introduced the first 100% varietal planting of Syrah grapes in California.
Eberle was also the first winery on the Central Coast to put in underground caves, and with 17 thou-
sand square feet of underground tunnels, they remain among the biggest.
Despite his contribution to Paso Wine Country, Gary is about as laid-back as
they come. When I visited Eberle, he challenged me to a game of bocce, wine
glass in hand, claiming they play “strip-bocce” at Eberle. He was kidding, but
Gary’s fun-loving personality definitely sets the tone. In fact, it’s one of the few
big wineries left that still pours wine without a tasting fee. Make sure to rub the
nose of the bronze boar when you visit; it is good luck.
From wild boars to wild coyotes, another side of Paso Robles can be found at
Wild Coyote Winery.
Wild Coyote is one of the newer wineries to make its appearance on the Paso
Robles wine scene and it’s unlike any other winery we’ve been to before. For one thing, it’s styled after
the adobe pueblos of New Mexico and for another, there’s a genuine teepee on site. It’s all part of the
vision of its owner and winemaker, Gianni Manucci.
Gianni is passionate about Native American culture and its connection with the earth. That passion
is reflected in his winemaking style, but also in the winery itself. You’ll find Native American artifacts
alongside Gianni’s stone sculptures in the tasting room, and if Gianni isn’t pouring some of his
Zinfandel, Syrah or Merlot, he may well be out in the teepee, playing his flute.
Gianni also recently opened a five-room, New Mexico-style retreat on site that’s part bed and break-
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fast and part spiritual hideaway.

These are just a few of the wineries we’ve featured on “In Wine
Country” but there are dozens more worth checking out. In fact,
Paso Robles offers a wealth of fun places to explore including
Windrose Farm, famous for organic heirloom tomatoes, Willow
Creek Olive Ranch, makers of the acclaimed Pasolivo olive oil and
gourmet restaurants such as Bistro Laurent and Villa Creek.
It’s not Napa, yet, and that’s part of the charm. Paso Robles is defi-
nitely up and coming but it hasn’t abandoned its small town roots.
There’s still a Mayberry-ish vibe to the town and you can’t help but
hope it stays that way. When you visit, leave your Gucci shoes at
home and pack the Timberland boots instead; and if you go during
the summer, don’t miss the 4H livestock competition at the Mid
State Fair.
Speaking of favorite Wine Country places, a quick reminder to
cast your votes in the third annual Golden Grape Awards. Each year,
we ask our viewers to tell us their favorite places from Wine Country
gardens, to yummiest bargain bites and best Wine Country adven-
tures.
Go to www.inwinecountry.com to vote. Voting ends June 15 and
winners will be announced on “In Wine Country,” Saturday,
September 22 at 6:30 p.m. during a special episode kicking off the
show’s seventh season.

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12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival, June 22-23

The 12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday,
June 22-23, promises to be a very special weekend.
Friday morning, you can tee it up at the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament at Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Your
$90 entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and goody bag,
and benefits the Chamber of Commerce.
On Friday evening, the Wine Festival starts its celebration at Atas-
cadero’s scenic Pavilion on the Lake. Enjoy an exclusive live auction
benefiting the Charles Paddock Zoo, as well as a unique gourmet
winemaker dinner created by several acclaimed local chefs and paired
with wonderful Central Coast wines. Cost for the Friday evening
event, which starts at 6 p.m. is $100.
The Lakeside Wine Tasting and Fine Arts Festival held Saturday
afternoon at Atascadero Lake Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday event
feature the wines of over 100 Central Coast wineries. The ticket price will also feature the works of several local artists, and this year’s event
– $30 in advance, $35 at the door – includes a commemorative wine will also feature a number of local crafts people as well.
glass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food will For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.com.
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23 ‘A Walk Through the Arts’ to Benefit Schools

Wine Cottage Bistro in Orcutt will be holding their second Artists doing art with different mediums will be invited to show
fundraiser to benefit the Orcutt Children’s Arts Foundation (OCAF). their art. Twenty artists in five different mediums will showcase their
The event will center on wine tasting, art show/sale and vintage VW artwork. Some of the mediums will be welded yard art, pottery or
meet at the Wine Cottage Bistro and the Orcutt Union Plaza. concrete, canvas, jewelry and photographs. Some artists have donated
The wine tasting section of the event will feature home winemakers a piece of artwork for the auction at the 2008 Gala event.
and commercial winemakers from the Santa Maria Valley Wine An informal “meet” has been arranged with vintage Volkswagens
Country Association. Pouring at the event will be Byron Winery, coming from all over the Central Coast to meet and show their cars.
Foxen, McKeon Phillips, Phantom Rivers, DeAngelis, Chateau de “Herbie the Love Bug” and the “Villian VW” will be in attendance.
Deighton, Torres Vineyard, Cambria, TLC Heavenly Vineyards, Ovene There is a $10 fee to park your VW. All entry fees will go directly to
Winery, William James Cellars, CORE, Broglio Winery and Deschutes OCAF.
Brewery in Bend, Oregon. Tickets for the wine tasting portion of the A barbecue will be set up in the Orcutt Union Plaza parking lot.
event will be $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets include light Bistro style barbecue and hot dogs will be served up by the Wine
appetizers, wine and beer tasting and “A Walk Through the Arts” logo Cottage Bistro with a portion of the proceeds going to OCAF.
glass. Tickets can be purchased at Wine Cottage Bistro, fron an OCAF The Del Mar Blues Band will play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
board member or at the David Ryan Gallery. All ticket sales to to Valencia Family will play from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
OCAF. Tastings will be from noon to 3 p.m. Wine Cottage Bistro is located at 285 South Broadway in Orcutt.
For more information, go to www.winecottagebistro.com or call
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Santa Ynez Valley Wineries Present ‘Stars, Stripes and Syrah’

The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association presents its the logo glass is presented.
popular “Stars, Stripes and Syrah” wine tasting passport event on Passport tickets will be sold through phone or fax request through
Saturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating our nation’s 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29. On the day of the event walk-ins can
independence this event will be hosted by 13 award-winning Santa purchase passports at Arthur Earl or Alexander and Wayne in Los
Ynez Valley wineries. Passport guests will enjoy tasting premium Olivos, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard in Solvang and Bridlewood
wines and also have the opportunity to speak with vintners and wine- Winery. Come on out to the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and join us for
makers. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served to passport a day of wine tasting, food and fun!
holders throughout the day. For more information or passport order forms, call the Santa Ynez
Participating wineries include, Alexander and Wayne, Arthur Earl, Valley Wine Country Association at 800-563-3183 or get download-
Bridlewood Winery, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Daniel Gehrs Wines, able order form from website: www.santaynezwinecountry.com.
Lincourt, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Mandolina, Presidio Winery, Coming Saturday, September 29 – “Harvest Moon Roundup” –
Rideau Vineyard, Royal Oaks Winery, Stolpman Vineyard and wine tasting, dinner and dancing. Participating wineries include
Sunstone Vineyard & Winery. Arthur Earl, Alexander and Wayne, Bridlewood Winery, Buttonwood
Tickets to the passport event are just $35 per person, which Farm Winery, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Lincourt Wines, Lucas & Lewellen
includes tasting at 13 wineries and a Wine Country logo glass. Each of Vineyard, Mandolina, Presidio Winery, Rideau Vineyard, Royal Oaks
the wineries will also honor free wine tasting on Sunday, July 1, when Winery, Stolpman Vineyard and Sunstone Vineyard & Winery

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ah’ Oo La La! The 20th Annual French Festival in Santa Barbara

Smiling families dine at sidewalk cafés with checkered tableclothes Sunday afternoon is the famous Poodle Parade, a promenade of
and umbrellas. Starry-eyed couples toast each other with wine. Artists canine topiary under the festival’s huge Eiffel Tower. C’est magnifique!
wearing bérets paint at their easels. The air is filled with music, Win a trip for two to Paris on Air France. The festival is sponsored
laughter and the tempting aromas of French cuisine. Surely this must by Perrier, TV5Monde, Contrex, HiddenProvence.com, and Calistoga.
be France? Actually, it’s the 20th Annual French Festival in Santa The French Festival is Santa Barbara’s first non-smoking festival!
Barbara, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15 (Bastille Day Weekend), For more information call (805) 564-PARIS (805-564-7274), or
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Santa Barbara’s Oak Park. Admission is free. go to www.frenchfestival.com.
While Parisians celebrate the French Revolution 8,000 miles away,
Californians will revel in the sights, sounds, foods and joie de vivre of
France at the largest French celebration in the Western United States.
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46 July 13th Friday Night Wine and Cheese
The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is having another great
Friday night Wine and Cheese Event. The group of 13 wineries will be
tasting will taste award-winning wines. Great cheese and breads will be
WEST available for tasting to complement the wine.
The event will be held at Doce Robles Winery on Friday, July 13
from 6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person and
$25 per couple, tickets sold at the door. The Grapeline will be taking
reservations for transportation to and from the event. For more infor-
mation, call 1-888-8-WINERY.
About Highway 46 West Wineries Group
In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the
Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote
the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aware
of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso
Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have
dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine
wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often
marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an
area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … where
being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines.
Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and
wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers.
Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at
every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy
our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environment
and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.
The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cellars,
Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Fratelli
Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cellars,
Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are all
included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to the
Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just like
a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winery.
Once you get 7 stamps you will receive a beautifully designed poster
of all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is full
with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by all of
the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes from a
weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tasting
tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as Tax
Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the year.
All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while guests
listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers. For
more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website at
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3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X
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★ Casa de Caballos Vineyard – Templeton Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X
2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Daily 11-5 X X 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X
B & E Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
Cass Winery – Paso Robles Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X 1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
★ Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X 131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X 422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X
Black Hand – San Miguel By Charlie Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X

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Tasting Room: 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Mo, Th, Fr 12-6; Sa-Su 11-6
★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
Falcon Nest – Paso Robles Daily
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Daily
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Th-Mo & Holidays
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
Mastantuono – Templeton 10-5 Winter 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
Mc Clean Vineyards – Templeton By
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt ★ Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
★ Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
★ Halter Ranch Vnyd – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Midlife Crises – Paso Robles Th-Mo
San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Harmony Cellars – Harmony Daily
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su Sextant Wines – Templeton By
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 45 Main St; 866-833-9463 Appt
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5 NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Silver Stone – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 12-7
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5 Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Su 12-4 X X
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
★ Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X ★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily
★ Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
Kukkula – Templeton By ★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 Penman Springs – Paso Robles Fr-Su Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5:30 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

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870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo ★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
Venteaux – Templeton By Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Fr-Su
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X
Vihuela Winery – Templeton Sa-Su Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Templeton Fr-Su ★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
Vina Robles – San Miguel By Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles By ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
8325 Vineyard Ranch Way; 805-239-8590 Appt 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily Talley Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily ★ Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-We 10-9, Th-Sa 10-6 Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-6 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily LOS OLIVOS
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
York Mountain – Templeton Daily Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X 555 El Camino Real; 805-546-1088 Appt
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines – San Luis Obispo 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X 3526 S. Higuera Rd; 805-542-0133 Sa-Su 12-5
Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su 2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X
Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
SAN LUIS OBISPO S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily ★ Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily Chimere – Santa Maria By ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily ★ Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

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5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 805-736-9957 Appt X X 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X X

Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4 X X 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X

John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 805-686-0850 Appt 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
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J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X ★ Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30 Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X X 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos Sanford Winery – Buellton Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X 7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S O LVA N G
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 11-5 X X
Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
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2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
414 N. Salispuedes Rd; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara Daily
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang By Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara
★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090 11-4 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X

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