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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Concerts at Castoro Cellars
888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• July 21: Los Pinguos
• July 29: Up in the Air
• Aug 18: Peppino d’Agostino
ONGOING MONDAYS
Jam Night at Divine Appointment
Share your talent with others
6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles
www.divineappointmentguitars.com
★ ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
★ An Afternoon with Miss Oddette
Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery
Each month a new local artist will be featured
4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles
★ ONGOING 2007
★ Museum of Natural History
2007 Winery Music Awards
Elimination round competition of musicians
4-9pm, 800-838-3006
info@winerymusicawards.com
July 14: Stacked Stone Cellars
August 11: Booker Winery
September 15: Silver Horse Winery
Final Competion
October 7: River Oaks Hot Springs
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 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
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
The Pink Panther at Cass Vineyards
Tuscany style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles
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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
★ JULY 25
All American Pot Luck Get-Together
At Rio Seco Winery
Food, fireworks and fun! Bring a low chair,
picnic and something to share. 6pm, Paso Robles
805-237-8884, www.riosecowine.com
JULY 4
4th of July at Barney Schwartz Park
Live music, kids games & fireworks
805-237-3988, www.prcity.com
JULY 6
Oddette’s delicious BBQ perfectly paired
with fine Meridian Wines at the vineyard
12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
JULY 6, 13, 20, 27
Twilight Concerts in the Park
Music, wine and hors d’oeuvres
5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
Sponsored in part by J. Lohr
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
★ JULY 13
★ ONGOING
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
★ Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner
at Eberle Winery
Guest Chef dinner in the caves, $110, Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
★ JULY 13
★ 10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, 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 21-22
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Basil Festival
Basil beer, basil ice cream, great wine, fine
cuisine, basil fare, art, live music, herbs & more
Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Lone Madrone Tasting Room & Herb Farm
Paso Robles, 805-238-0845
JULY 21
Sadie Hawkins Dance/BBQ
6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
★ JULY 21
★ 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
Opolo Meritage Blending Event
Become a winemaker for a day, 3pm
805-238-9593, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com
JULY 21
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
A Night at the Opera at Villicana Winery
Tuscan style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles
www.cinemaevino.com
JULY 21
Farm and Ranch Expo
Farmers’ Market, crafters, wine industry,
olive industry, flower growers, local
chef demonstrations, FFA and 4-H & much more.
9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.countryfarmandcraftmarket.com
★ JULY 21
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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
California Mid-State Fair
"Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"
Steve Miller Band, rodeo, 4H & more, Paso Robles
800-909-FAIR, www.midstatefair.com
JULY 28
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
The Big Night at Cass Vineyards
Tuscany style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles
www.cinemaevino.com
JULY 28
Al Fresco Dinner at Castoro Cellars
Dinner, wine & music in a Tuscany setting
6:30pm, $65, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.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
you help create new flavors.
7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068
www.docburnsteins.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
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
ONGOING
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
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2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm
805-269-TASTE, San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
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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
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
Morro Bay Art Association
Classes, demostrations and workshops
12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING
Art Center Collection
Rotating exhibits of works by popular artists
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING
Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship
11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy parody of the Sopranos with dinner
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
JUNE 29 - JULY 1
Inagugual California International
Choral Festival & Competition
Featering national & international choirs
888-223-2787, San Luis Obispo
www.californiachoral.org

JUNE 30 - JULY 2
Art in the Park
Vendors display art of all kinds
11am-6pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
JULY 1 – AUGUST 31
Pick Your Own Berries
Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park
5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo
JULY 4
Sand Sculpture Contest & Fireworks
BBQ, bingo, parade & fireworks
805-995-1200, Cayucos, www.cayucoschamber.com
July 4
4th of July fireworks on the Pier & Concert
Live music, food, clowns & display from the pier
800-331-3779, Pismo Beach
★ JULY 12 – 15
★ JULY 19-28
Wine Country Classic
Exciting events throughout the area
including new releases, cooking demonstra-
tions, auctions, winemaker dinners and more.
Various times & locations, 805-544-1285,
San Luis Obispo, www.centralcoastclassic.org
JULY 13 – AUGUST 11
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Classics performed in outdoor theater
805-546-4224, San Luis Obispo
www.ccshakes.org
JULY 22
Central Coast Renaissance Festival
Carftsman, actors, jugglers and more
10am, 800-688-1477, San Luis Obispo
www.hisrev.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
Ongoing Fridays through October 12
Friday Night Wine Downs at
Cottowood Canyon Winery
Great music, fine wine, food and fun
805-937-8463, Santa Maria
www.cottonwoodcanyon.com
JULY 4
Fireworks Spectacular at Fairpark
8:30pm, 805-925-8824, Santa Maria
www.fairpark.com
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays
Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers
6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
July 11: Vive La France (in honor of Bastille Day)
July 18: Vivacious Viogniers
July 25: Decadent Dessert Wines
August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!)
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
★ ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 30
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Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars
Enjoy local artist at the tasting room exhibit
11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos
www.carinacellars.com
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
July 7
Purisima People Day
Experience Mission life of 1822, 11am, Lompoc
805-733-3713, www.lapurisimamission.org
Life Boat
Severson Theater, Santa Maria
805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org
SOLVANG
ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays
Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with
live jazz band "The Buzz"
6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members
888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com
ONGOING
PCPA Theater
8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org
• Through July 15: Company in concert
• Through July 14: The Importance
of Being Ernest
• July 20-Aug 12: Kiss Me Kate
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers’ Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods
2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang
www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Complimentary Wine Tasting
A local winery featured each week
5:30pm, 800-624-5572, Epicurian Picnic
Solvang, www.epicureanpicnic.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12
A Body of Work
Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio
4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
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ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
• July 5: Creedence Clearwater Revisted
• July 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd
JUNE 23
Great Aussie BBQ at Kalyra
Exotic BBQ, live music, great wines
1–5pm, $45, 805-693-8864, Santa Ynez
www.kalyrawinery.com
JUNE 30
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
Association Presents – Stripes & Syrah
Includes tastings at 15 member wineries
11am-4pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez Valley
www.santaynezwinecountry.com
JUNE 30
Red, White & Blues Concert with
Longoria Winery & Buttonwood Vineyard
Annual concert at the Buttonwood Pond
805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley
JULY 1-31
Buttonwood Celebrates Peaches
A month long celebration including pies,
ice-cream, preserves and much more
11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley
JULY 13
Cinema e Vino Paradiso
The Seven Year Itch at Gainey Vineyards
Tuscan style dinner, fine wine & a classic film
$75, 805-238-0095, Santa Ynez
www.cinemaevino.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featering all types of arts, craft & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request
805-996-4946, Santa Barbara
www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com
July 3: Music Academy Faculty
July 7: The Lovell Sisters
July 14: Festival Orchestra
July 15: Stephen Stills
July 19: Takás Quartet
July 22: Thomas Hampson
July 28: Vocals Master Class
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
•Exploring the Spring Sky
•Cosmic Safari
•Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9
"Grossology"
Impolite Science of the Human Body
Exhibit based on a popular children’s book
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara
www.sbnature.org
JUNE 28–29
Kern River Rafting and Wine Dinner
800-323-4234, Kern River
JUNE 30
20th Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Featuring fine wines from many local wineries,
fabulous wine, food & scenic location
2-5pm, $75, 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
JULY 4
Santa Barbara Foresters
Local 4th of July baseball game
11am, Pershing Park, Santa Barbara
805-684-0657
JULY 4
4th of July at the Santa Barbara Court House
Fireworks sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara
8pm, 805-564-5418
www.sbparksandrecreation.com
JULY 7
Yard Sale at Nature Center
Benefit for the Cachuma Lake Nature Center
$6, 805-693-0691, Lake Cachuma
JULY 7
Out Door Movie-The Goonies
7pm, $10, 805967-1266, Santa Barbara
Price includes drink, hotdog and popcorn
www.bishopdiego.org
JULY 14
4th Annual Beer Festival & Classic Car Show
Great brews & many collector cars
11am, $20, Santa Barbara
805-569-5611, www.elingspark.org
JULY 12-15
US Jr. Olympics Sailing Festival
SB Yacht Club host Junior Olympics sailing event
805-965-8112, West Beach, Santa Barbara
JULY 14-15
Santa Barbara French Festival
A fabulous French celebration of cuisine
& culture including a fun poodle parade
11am, 805-564-PARIS, www.frenchfestival.com
JULY 16
Golf for the Cure Benefit
Golf, dinner & great prizes at
La Cumbre Country club, www.sansum.org
11:30pm, 805-682-7640, Santa Barbara
JULY 20-21
California Wine Festival Santa Barbara
Over 70 wineries will pour 200 different wines
Various events and tastings around the area
800-850-4370, Santa Barbara
JULY 21
Kids’ Fishing Workshop at Cachuma Lake
Fishing workshops for kids on the lawn
$6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake
JULY 21
Gross Fest
Science in disguise at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History, www.sbnature.org
10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara
800-850-4370, Santa Barbara
JULY 21
Kids’ Fishing Workshop at Cachuma Lake
Fishing workshops for kids on the lawn
$6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake
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HALTER RANCH
A Carefully Farmed Vineyard on a Ranch Rich with History
T
he earliest deed on record for this sprawling ranch in the
Adelaida area was to Paso Robles pioneer Edwin Smith in the
1880s. The ranch was later broken up, and in 1943 the MacGill-
livray family purchased the portion that encompassed what is now
Halter Ranch.
Swiss-born businessman/environmentalist Hansjörg Wyss bought
900 acres of the property in 2000, including the Victorian farmhouse
built by Smith. Along with an enthusiastic, hard-working team, Wyss
has put more than seven years and much care into his property. In the
250-acre vineyard, each block has been carefully planted to not only
the variety best suited for each, but on particular rootstock and with
certain clones. Additionally, the farmhouse has been completely reno-
vated, and the groundwork has been laid for a new, state-of-the-art
winery.
VINEYARD
The estate Halter Ranch Vineyard was initiated in 1996 and has
since been expanded to its present 250 acres under the direction of
Winegrower Mitch Wyss. His dedication to sustainable farming prac-
tices is evident; organic methods of fertilization, weed removal, pest
control and mildew protection are used whenever possible. “Sustain-
able farming not only respects and protects the land and the people
who work it,” says Wyss, “it also results in wines that more eloquently
express their provenance.”
Wyss applied the same sort of dedication and passion when
planting the estate vineyard. There are 19 grape varieties planted in 42
separate vineyard blocks delineated primarily based on soil types,
which range from calcareous clay to clay loam with shale deposits.
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About 60% are Bordeaux varieties and 40% Rhône varieties, plus a bit
of Zinfandel. Selected for their individual characteristics, such as small
clusters and berry sizes, Wyss carefully chose multiple clones (genetic
variations) and rootstocks for each variety. Additionally, the vines
occupy the steepest, most south-facing slopes on the property, which
reach an elevation of 1800 feet and provide excellent water drainage
and sun exposure. These slopes are also rich in limestone, a feature of
many of the world’s finest vineyards. When these conditions synergis-
tically come together (well-drained soils, low-yielding clones and
high-density plantings), small crops of intensely flavored fruit are the
result; the prerequisite for making superb wines.
WINES
The wide range of varieties grown in their estate vineyard affords
Winemaker Bill Sheffer the opportunity to produce not only wines of
a single variety like Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon but also creative
blends like his Ranch Red.
Sheffer’s wines are rich and genuine, each expressing varietal char-
acter as well as the unique attributes of the estate vineyard. “My aim
with these wines is to make them drinkable upon release,” he says,
“but also to balance them with powerful depth and concentration,
allowing them to age well in the bottle.”
Current releases include 2004 Syrah, 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon,
2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Viognier, and a 2006 Rhône
style Rosé. The 2003 Synthesis Estate Reserve, Sheffer’s choice of the
optimum blend from the best red wine lots of the vintage, will be
released in the fall. All and more are available at www.halterranch.com,
but better yet, visit the tasting room and get a feel of what Halter Ranch
is all about.
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TASTING ROOM
Located about ten miles west of downtown Paso Robles on
Adelaida Road, a visit to Halter Ranch is like taking a step back in
time. The 19th century Victorian farmhouse stands as a welcoming
beacon, with serenely beautiful gardens wrapping around the porches
on all sides. The tasting room sits just behind, with plenty of relaxing
space to leisurely enjoy wine tastes inside at the bar, or out in the
garden. The rest of the property is dotted with old barns and massive
oaks. In fact, the largest Coast Live Oak in the world lives right in the
vineyard. Tours are available by advance appointment, and include
much information about the sustainably farmed vineyard and the
historic ranch. Contact Tasting Room Manager Genoa Riley at (805)
226-9455 for details.
Tasting room hours are Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. In addition to Halter Ranch wines, books on food and wine,
logo apparel, gift items and locally crafted olive oils are offered.
Selected deli items, including meats, cheeses, olives, dried fruits and
nonalcoholic beverages are available, making a picnic in garden
completely irresistible.

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KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS
Coming Around Full Circle
by Mark Storer
W
hen one thinks of Central Coast
wines, one automatically thinks of
Paso Robles, certainly. San Luis
Obispo has made a name for itself in its rela-
tively small growing area as well. Santa Ynez
comes to mind and so do Los Olivos and the
Santa Rita Hills and those are the primary
areas most consumers think about when it
comes to Santa Barbara County.
In fact, Santa Barbara County grows a
large majority of its grapes in the Santa Maria
Valley, north of Los Olivos, south of San Luis
Obispo and east of the self-proclaimed “All-
American” city, Santa Maria. This is Wine
Country and the list of vineyards here read
like a who’s who of Central Coast farming:
Cambria’s Katherine’s Vineyard, Bien Nacido,
Rancho Sisquoc, Garey Vineyard. The first
Vinifera grapes to come to Santa Barbara
County were grown right here as well. So it is
fitting that one of the names synonymous
with Central Coast winemaking came here to
open his eponymous winery. Ken Volk – the
man who made Wild Horse, has come to
Santa Maria. Purchasing what was the orig-
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inal Byron winery and after that, a Robert
Mondavi property, Volk bought the “fixer-
upper” on Tepusquet Canyon, above the
creek and reinvented his wines and his
company.
“This is some of the nicest soil in Santa
Barbara County,” says Volk who speaks excit-
edly when he talks about wine. “The frac-
tured rock and sandy soils give us great
drainage and produce really nice fruit.” Volk’s
12-acre winery has its own vineyard of four
acres and it’s all Chardonnay. To be sure, Volk
is making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a
limted amount of Syrah, but he is able to tap
into all of the vineyards in this area and is
creating wines that he says, “just don’t get the
recognition that they should.” Grapes like
Malvasia Bianca and Verdelho are just some
of the varietals Volk is making this year.
If Gary Eberle is the Central Coast’s
Godfather of wine, then Kenneth Volk is the
heir apparent. A renaissance winemaker who
majored in fruit science at Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo, a major which is now tied in to the
new wine and viticulture program. Volk’s
prior winery has been a training ground for
what he estimates is around 15 head wine-
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makers and operations mangers at various
facilities.
His farming interests go well beyond the
vineyard, too, and into heirloom varieties of
various vegetables and fruits. He has a habit
of making big changes to get the job done.
When he purchased the Kenneth Volk
Winery, for example, the hillside that over-
looks the creek was covered in poison oak.
“I’m pretty fair skinned and this stuff eats me
up. So, I found a couple of workers who were
immune to poison oak, believe it or not, and
I paid them to literally repel down the hillside
and tear out all the poison oak. We replaced
it with some native sage and manzanita that
we got out of Las Palitas nursery in Santa
Margarita.”
Ever the fruit-scientist, Volk goes all over
the Central Coast in search of grapes he
wants. But now that he is in Santa Barbara
County, so much of the fruit he gets from the
area arrives at his winery earlier in the day.
“When we were in Templeton, I was lucky to
get the fruit by two in the afternoon. Now
during harvest, I get it as early as 6 a.m.,” he
says. The added advantage, of course, is that
See Kenneth Volk Vineyards, page 25
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16th Annual Basil Festival

Set for July 21 and 22
An action-packed weekend is planned for the 16th annual Basil
Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 at Lone Madrone Herb
Farm & Tasting Room. The farm, formerly known as Sycamore Farm,
is located at 2485 Hwy. 46 West in Paso Robles. The event runs both
days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all proceeds will benefit the Make a
Wish Foundation.
Guests will discover the delights of basil beer, basil ice cream and
basil chocolates, as well as a pesto contest, wine tasting, art projects for
kids and demonstrations by local artists. Cuisine prepared by Dining
with Andre will be available for purchase.
Saturday’s pesto contest is open to everyone, with three categories:
traditional pesto, original recipe and crowd favorite. First place and
runner-up will receive prizes of $50 and $30 Lone Madrone gift certifi-
cates. For entry forms, contact Maureen Herrera at (805) 238-0845 or
email Maureen@lonemadrone.com.
Crowd judging in the pesto contest begins at noon. Festival goers
may purchase pesto sampling tickets for $3 each, which allow a vote for
crowd favorite. The formal judging by celebrity judges will begin at
1:15 p.m.
Contest entries must be received by 10 a.m., with a minimum of two
cups of pesto in a container marked with the contestant name, phone
and email address. Winners’ recipes will be published locally.
Julie & the Bad Dogs with Louie Ortega will entertain with the blues
from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Basil Festival t-shirts will be available for
purchase as part of the fundraiser.
Sunday is Family Day at the Basil Festival, with lots of activities for
kids.
Available will be a Make a Wish quilt project, with squares of fabric
for people to create colorful messages. These squares will be assembled
into a quilt at a later date by the Almond Country Quilters and then
auctioned off.
Children can also make flowered hats and bead bracelets, and
everyone who buys a four-inch potted plant may paint a pot to put it
in. Steve Crouch and friends will offer story telling, and there will be
honey tasting and demonstrations about composting.
Adults can participate in Lone Madrone wine tasting, try three types
of basil beer provided by Firestone and taste herbal wines.
Proceeds from the sale of t-shirts, pesto tasting tickets, and basil beer
will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Entry donations of $5 per
couple are suggested (children are free).
It is our hope that the Basil Festival will raise $5,000 for the Make a
Wish Foundation, which will grant a wish for a local child.
For more event information, contact Maureen Herrera at Lone
Madrone, (805) 238-0845.

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 WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
MINASSIAN-YOUNG
Big Wines from a Family Winery in a Serene Setting
A
s you drive along Peachy Canyon
Road you experience a different kind
of silence. Roll the windows down and
listen for the distant sound of a tractor and
the smell of the dry grass fields. The twisting
road leads you past families of quail bobbing
across your path, and it slows you down. As
you experience these sights and sounds you
will also glimpse the geology that has made
Paso Robles famous. Limestone soil is known
throughout the world to be a highly desirable
component for cultivating fine wine grapes.
It is no surprise when you find the entrance
to Minassian-Young Vineyards you notice a
dry stack wall of the calcareous rocks that
abound here. Proceeding up the driveway of
this small family vineyard you pass 27-year-
old head-pruned vines, your views of the
Zinfandel vineyard unfold. The vineyard is
dry farmed, or farmed only with the rainfall
from that year, “Which not only makes big
wines but truly reflects the climate of that
year,” according to David Young the propri-
etor, winemaker and vineyard manager.
Park your car at the crest of the hill and
you will have a sweeping panorama of the
vineyards and walnut orchards along with the
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ambling Peachy Canyon Road below. When
you enter the tasting room, the persimmon
painted walls draw you in to a bright and
vibrant mood. “I modeled the tasting room
after my sister’s dining room in San Francisco;
it has such great warmth and interest to it.”
Inside this lovely room you will be greeted
with a warm welcome and offered a sample of
their latest releases.
The name Minassian-Young comes from
the surnames of David’s parents. Christine
was born in the Far East; her heritage is
Armenian, English and Burmese. After trav-
eling to London and then settling in Cali-
fornia she met and married Conrad, whose
Scottish ancestor left a small village near
Glasgow to build sawmills in Vancouver and
then helped settle Hawaii. They met at Cal
Poly San Luis Obispo and have kept the ties
to the area and school for more than 40 years.
David chose the name to represent both sides
of the family.
Currently Minassian-Young is producing
Rhônes, Zinfandels, Bordeauxs and a few
Spanish style blends. “The Central Coast is
great because there are cool- and warm-
weather climates allowing us to focus on a
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wide range of varietals. Our basic wine
philosophy is to do no harm, if we and our
winegrowers have done their jobs right, the
grapes should be near perfect, and we try to
maintain that integrity through the wine
making process. We are really excited having
entered in the first year of our organic certifi-
cation.”
David tells that summer is a favorite time
of year because “it is our last chance to let our
hair down before harvest.” The winery’s next
event is “August Moon in the Adelaida School
House” (August 25). The event will feature all
sixteen Far Out Wineries pouring collabora-
tive blends of eight different wines. “This is
just a good old-fashioned barbecue in Wine
Country.”
Before you leave, take a last look at the
winery and surroundings. If you are lucky a
hawk will swoop by, his feathered wings take
him just above the vines stitched along the
hills. You can’t imagine this spot should ever
be anything but the family winery it is.
Minassian-Young is at 4045 Peachy
Canyon Road, Paso Robles; open Friday
through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
more information, call (805) 238-7571.

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
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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
at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinee’s begin at
5 p.m. The box office will open one half proceeds from ticket sales go to benefit
hour before each performance. Remember Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School. Cash or
– it can get chilly after the sun goes down so personal checks are accepted. Hours are
be sure to bring warm clothing Tickets are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and until
$20 for general admission, $17 for seniors 5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $14,
and students with valid ID. Group rates seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8.
available for parties of 8 or more. Tickets for Under age 6 are free. For more information
all shows are available at the door. Partial visit the website at www.slofaire.com.
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P erfect P airs by Len Napolitano
Baileyana Tasting Room

Winemaker
Christian Roguenant

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEAR CHUTNEY

The combination of brown sugar and white wine vinegar
balances the chutney flavors to marry perfectly with
Baileyana Grand Firepeak Cuvee Chardonnay.
Baileyana Grand Firepeak Cuvee • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Chardonnay Perfectly Paired with • Salt
• Pepper
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
Chicken Breasts with Pear Chutney • 1/3 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Situated in a region known for long summer days and distinctive • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
evening fog, the grapes for the Grand Firepeak Cuvee Chardonnay ripened • 1 tablespoon white wine
• 2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped
at lower than usual ripeness in 2005 due to an extremely cool September.
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
Thus, the citrus flavors come through without the high alcohol, and with a • 2 cups pears, Bosc or Bartlett, cored and chopped
firm acidic structure. The result: a style reminiscent of genuine white (about 2 pears)
Burgundy. Pairing this wine with a Chicken Breasts with Pear Chutney
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
recipe balances the sweetness from the chutney with the acidity of the
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over
wine, a match that is guaranteed to refresh during dinner on the patio on a medium-high heat.
warm summer evening. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper to taste and sauté in
“Leading with rich pineapple and hints of pear, this wine is crisp, fresh pan until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove to plate and cover.
and lively,” says winemaker Christian Roguenant. “Our trademark mineral
Reduce heat to medium and add 1 teaspoon
qualities exist, along with lime and other citrus characteristics.” olive oil. Sauté onion and red pepper for 4
Baileyana focuses on making Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from minutes, stirring frequently.
their estate Firepeak Vineyard, planted to many new French clones. It runs Add sugar, vinegar, wine, sage, mustard
seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon
right up to the base of Islay Mountain, only four miles as the seagull flies
pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
from the Pacific Ocean. The soils here are heavily influenced by layers of simmer for 5 minutes.
fossilized seashells left behind 25 million years back when the seas rose at Add pear and increase heat back to medium.
the end of the last Ice Age. The soils are made more complex by eroded Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until
pear is tender.
volcanic rock.
Place chicken breasts in pan on top of
The Baileyana tasting room is located at the restored historic one-room chutney. Cover loosely with foil and bake at
Independence Schoolhouse built in the heart of the Edna Valley in 1909. 375 degrees for 15 minutes, until chicken is
It provides a selection of gourmet food, specially selected fine gifts and cooked through.
Serve chicken breast with chutney spooned
apparel, and a picnic area where you can enjoy a leisurely game of croquet
over top.
or bocce ball with the family. The tasting room is located at: 5828 Orcutt
Road San Luis Obispo. Visit them online at www.baileyana.com. Serves 6

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California Wine Festival Hits the Beach in Santa Barbara

The ever-popular California Wine Festival is gearing up for its Saturday events.
2007 events, July 20-21 in Santa Barbara. Hundreds of premium Tickets for the wine festivals purchased online in advance are
California wines, delicious local gourmet foods and live blues $55, $65 at the gate. A limited number of VIP Weekend Passes are
music will all be served up at the edge of the blue Pacific in sunny available at $125, saving $40 per ticket off the regular price! The
Santa Barbara! VIP Weekend Pass privileges include:
The prestigious events attract major local sponsors who recog- • Entry to both festival events (Rare Wine Tasting/ Wine Festival)
nize the popularity of wine events and their ability to draw an • One hour preview-entrance to Wine Festival (before general
upscale crowd of food and wine lovers. They lend their clout and public)
support to the benefit of deserving charities like Foodbank of Santa • Free oversized CWF logo wine glass
Barbara County and Aeromedicos of Santa Barbara. • Save 35% on festival tickets (Advance sales online and select
The elegant outdoor “Sunset Reserve and Rare Wine Tasting” retail outlets only.)
event is scheduled on Friday night, July 20. Last year’s Rare Wine Contact Don Fritzen for more information, 1-800-850-4370 or
Tasting was “standing room only” on Santa Barbara’s picturesque emaill don@touringandtasting.com.
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

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Preferred Tasting Room
JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY
by Dave Wilcox
H
igh upon a hill overlooking the vine-
yards of Justin Vineyards & Winery
is a majestic 15,000-square-foot
chateau, built by owners Justin and Deborah
Baldwin, that underscores their dedication to
produce world-class Bordeaux-style wines.
It’s a reminder that no corners are cut at
Justin, and those lofty standards certainly
extend to the winery’s tasting room.
From the polished copper tasting bars and
limestone floors to the handsome display of
wines in wooden bins, the Justin tasting room
evokes a classy, yet relaxed atmosphere.
Seth Engel, the tasting room manager
who’s been with Justin for almost five years,
said the winery is generally not just another
stop on a day of wine tasting for most visitors.
Part of that is due to Justin’s reputation for
producing world-class wines, and partly
because the winery and vineyards are nestled
in the rolling hills on the western edge of the
Paso Robles Wine Country.
Near the end of a twisting, undulating
two-lane country road, Justin is no spur-of-
the-moment visit.
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Many of those sampling wines at the Justin
tasting room, said Engel, “are passionate
about wine and are determined to find us.”
In other words, “they are looking for the
good stuff.”
A flight of five tastings is available at $5 per
person. On the day I visited, Engel poured a
crisp 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, followed by a
Chardonnay of the same vintage, a 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2005 Syrah. The
ultimate sample was of a 2006 Deborah’s
Delight, which is indeed a delightful blend of
Orange Muscat and Viognier.
With the naturally beautiful surroundings
of the Paso Robles countryside enhanced by a
stunning English garden, guests often linger
on the Justin grounds. Picnickers can
purchase from an eclectic array of cheeses
sold at the tasting room. A couple and their
young son sat beside a small pool that can be
used by guests in one of the four suites of the
JustInn.
You can enhance the tasting experience –
and gain a greater appreciation of the wine-
making process – with a winery tour. Tours,
offered twice daily for $10, last about an hour.
Sharing his experience and opinions, guide
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James Musto combines enthusiasm and
knowledge to make for a memorable visit. A
highlight is walking through some of the
17,000 square feet of caves the Baldwins
excavated when they built their facility, where
many barrels are now stored. A handful of
cracks lining the cave walls are a reminder of
the December 2003 earthquake that shook
the Paso Robles area.
Dramatically housed at the end of one
corridor within the caves is the Isosceles
Library. There, reminiscent of the great
French Chateau wineries, are stored for
posterity approximately 250 bottles of each
Isosceles vintage beginning with 2000.
Justin Vineyards and Winery tasting room
is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of
the winery are offered daily by appointment
at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Justin Wine
Society members receive complimentary tast-
ings and tours, 20% discount and many other
benefits. The tasting room is 11680 Chimney
Rock Road. From Paso Robles, take
Nacimiento Lake Road to Chimney Rock
Road. For more information, call (805) 238-
6932 or 1-800-726-0049 or visit the website
at www.justinwine.com.
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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
and marketability to the prime wine-consuming market, men and

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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
www.paso46westwineries.com.

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To Morro Bay/ Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,
San Luis Obispo Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and
1 Daily 11am-5pm Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.
805-238-4815
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Penman Springs Follows the Tradition of Fine Wines
Established in 1996, Penman Springs’ artisan vineyard is 40 acres
of beautiful hilltop overlooking the east side of Paso Robles. The prop-
erty was previously home to two other premium labels, and judging
from Penman Springs first releases, the tradition of fine wine produc-
tion is in good hands.
Toni and Sharon Baron planted the first grapevines on the prop-
erty in 1981, and established Baron Vineyards as part of a joint
venture with Kolb Vineyards across Union Road. A former fireman,
Baron continues to produce his “Fire House” red and white wines,
which understandably enjoy a loyal following in fire stations across
the country.
In the early 1990s, Gary and Becky Porter joined with Joseph and
Shirlene Barton to purchase the vineyard and renamed it Grey Wolf
Cellars and Vineyards. (The Bartons have since moved Grey Wolf
Cellars to its current location on Highway 46 West). Gary decided the
future of the property lay in red wine production and decided to graft
over the existing Sauvignon Blanc vines to Merlot, Zinfandel and
Cabernet Sauvignon. He also created a beautiful one-acre terraced
vineyard that has matured to produce rich Merlot fruit.
The property’s new life as Penman Springs started in 1996, when
Carl and Beth McCasland made farming their future and moved their
HANSEN VINEYARDS
As a small boutique winery, we offer
ultra-premium hand-made wines
produced in small lots from our
family-owned winery and vineyard.
Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room
and experience some serious wine,
talk with the owner/winemaker and
enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere.
Daily 11:30 am-5pm
5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton
805-233-8412
www.hansenwines.com
CASS VINEYARDS
Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your
favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet
cheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an
array of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. We
also offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty Lehigh
Friday thru Sunday.
Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com
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two high school girls to Paso Robles. For Carl, it was a return to his
boyhood dream, albeit via the somewhat circuitous route of San Fran-
cisco, Plymouth, Michigan and El Paso, Texas. A serious student and
successful businessman, Carl read every available book and article,
took every class offered, and began to see a clear vision of the future
for Penman Springs Vineyard. He tested soils and leaves, consulted
with experts, began to enrich the soils where he determined neces-
sary, developed new wells, refurbished existing trellises and replanted
missing vines.
Carl also looked for ways to expand the vineyards. In addition to
expanding upon the existing Merlot vines, he planted a five-acre block
of Syrah and replanted five acres of existing vineyards to Petite Sirah.
The McCaslands realized the first harvest of those varieties in 2000
and 2001, respectively.
After carefully planning the changes in the vineyard, Carl planned
the winemaking in an equally methodical fashion. He found a small
stemmer, crusher and small bladder press, and in the fall of 1998, Carl
and Winemaker Larry Roberts began “the crush” with Penman
Springs’ own Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The 1998
vintages offered, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Blanc and
Chardonnay. A dessert Muscat patterned after the great Australian
fortified Muscats was released in 2001, and future plans include vari-
etal releases of Syrah and Petite Sirah.
The McCaslands invite you to their tasting room to taste the wines,
wander the vineyard and enroll as a “Pen Pal” wine club member.
CHATEAU MARGENE
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of
luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene
produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and
winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the
Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the
deck or under the oaks.
Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
By advanced appointment on Fridays
4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA
805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com
FALCON NEST
VINEYARD & WINERY
Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
sauces. Food available daily.
Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com
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Music, Art, BBQ & Trolley Tours at Salisbury Vineyards

Salisbury Vineyards recently announced the start of “Schoolhouse ideal location far before anyone else! His role has been the most
Rock 2007” at the tasting room in the Old Schoolhouse in Avila Valley. instrumental to this ‘dream.’” In May of 2005, the work completed,
The place will be rocking with House Red Band on the patio from 1 Salisbury opened up the facility under the Salisbury Vineyards name.
to 4 p.m. Barbecue fare will be available for purchase and a trolley Now, the old schoolhouse is open for tasting of Salisbury’s wine seven
tour of Avila Vineyards takes place at 4 p.m. Join them for a Sunday days a week.
afternoon of wine tasting, music, art and wine education! Jennifer and her husband, Kevin (also a professional skateboarder)
Schoolhouse Rock is every other Sunday through October. The work with John Salisbury in maintaining all operations. With their
Salisbury Vineyards’ tasting room is in the Old Schoolhouse located two children and a past filled with varied and diverse career interests
at 6985 Ontario Road between the two Avila exits. Call (805) 595- like skatepark owners, artists, and now vintners, the two have made
9463 for more information. a home here in SLO County in this unique facility.
About Salisbury Vineyards The tasting room also has a gallery, Salisbury Fine Art, owned by
John Salisbury – a farmer and wine-grape grower whose roots go her mother, Maridel Salisbury and represents more than 150 recog-
all the way up to the Sacramento Delta area where the Salisbury nized artists nationally and even internationally.
family has been farming in Walnut Grove, CA since 1850 – began The wines of Salisbury are as varied and diverse as is the family
growing grapes in the Paso Robles area in 1997. In 2000, he began and the tasting room features the family’s Pinot Noir, cool-climate
renovation on the old Santa Fe schoolhouse, an area landmark and a Syrah, Paso Robles Zinfandel, Chardonnay and even some Cabernet.
multiple-use facility for many years. “My father, John, is a great There are some truly unique wines as well, like Pinot Naturale – not
visionary,” says Jennifer Rucks,
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Kenneth Volk Vineyards Continued from page 10

it gives this consummate winemaker the chance to work more effi- research winery at the university. The curriculum has been approved
ciently and effectively. “We run a 24-hour operation, especially and now, he’s working on getting instructors and staff hired. “That’s
during harvest, and it’s nice to be closer to the vineyards I’m using.” hard, though because the cost of living versus what the university is
Still, Volk gets Bordeaux varietals from the Paso Robles area as well paying is pretty steep.” He is a tireless recruiter and advocate for the
as Viognier from Templeton. His truck and his dog Lola, along with university and the new winery gives him a chance to be more
four other dogs, are well traveled over the vineyards of the Central involved there. “I’m fortunate enough to have a strong operations
Coast. manager in Michael Brughelli and a good staff,” says Volk. His role
Coming full-circle back to Santa Barbara County, Volk is happier is not only winery owner, but winemaker as well. “We’re pretty lean,
with his lot now. “If I’ve learned anything in the wine business, I but we’re where we need to be at this point in time.”
don’t show it because I got back into it,” he laughs. “I like a chal- Focusing on sales and marketing, Volk has partnered with several
lenge, though – and I like to experiment and try new things.” At distributors in various places across the United States where he
Wild Horse, Volk was spending more and more time on the admin- wants his wines to have a presence. “I want to try to keep this so that
istrative side of the business and that isn’t what he wanted. “But now, it’s still fun and manageable,” he says. “I don’t want to get too far
I spend 60% of my time in the vineyards and the winery.” ahead of myself.” Volk’s family is based in San Luis Obispo and time
Volk also spends a good deal of time at his alma mater, Cal Poly. with them is important, too. “But I may start another winery in Paso
He is working on the fundraising and planning side of building a Robles and I have some other ideas as well.” It’s no surprise, then,
that the man who invented Wild Horse – and reinvented himself –
still has a little of that wildness left in him.
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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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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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PAS O R O B L ES A R E A Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Daily Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su
Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
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
Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 11-5:30 X X Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu
★ 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 Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
★ Cass Vineyards – 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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Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Pianetta – Paso Robles
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 By Appt X X X
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 Winery– 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 Vineyard – 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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Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily
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 Th-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 Daily 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 Daily 11-4:30 ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X 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
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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X X
Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 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
Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 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
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X
805-686-0850 Appt
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos ★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S A N TA Y N E Z
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X ★ Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X X Sanford Winery – Buellton Daily
Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
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Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S A N TA B A R B A R A
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
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
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X Jorian Hill – Solvang By Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos
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

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
805-736-9957 Appt X X 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X

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