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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
★ ONGOING
★ www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
Lazy Local Concerts at Castoro Cellars
888-DAM-FINE, 1-4pm, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• September 9: Jesse Nolan
ONGOING MONDAYS
Jam Night at Divine Appointment
Share your talent with others
6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles
www.divineappointmentguitars.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15
Art Show at Arroyo Robles Winery
Sacred Light-Sacred Lands
11am-5pm, 877-759-WINE, Paso Robles
www.arroyorobles.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 arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• September: RW Goetting - Oils
• October: Juried Show - Mixed Media
SEPTEMBER 7-8
Julie & the Bad Dogs
Classic rock n’ roll at Cattlemen’s Lounge
9pm, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesinn.com
★ SEPTEMBER 8
★
West Fest 2007 at Peachy Canyon
13 wineries gather at Peachy Canyon.
Listen to Rockin’ Blues with the Tom Nolan Band
Enjoy fine hors d’oeuvres & taste some of the
most impressive wines in the state.
2-6pm, $40, 866-335-1918, Paso Robles
www.paso46westwineries.com
SEPTEMBER 14
Artisan Wine & Cheese Seminar
at Robert Hall Wines
Hosted by Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Scott
6pm, $65pp, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 14
Summer Concert Series at Bianchi
6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person
Paso Robles, www.bianchiwine.com
SEPTEMBER 15
Airport Day
Airplane flight demos, jets, plane rides & more!
9am, 805-237-0915, Paso Robles
www.pasoairshow.org
SEPTEMBER 15
Taste of Downtown Paso Robles
Samples from 28 restaurants, fine wine & music
3pm-6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
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SEPTEMBER 15
Arte' de Tiza-Sidewalk Chalk Art
Great art, music and fun
8am, City Park Paso Robles
SEPTEMBER 21
Sunset Jazz & Sensational Burgers
Enjoy jazz & burgers while watching the sunset
6:30pm, $35, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
★ SEPTEMBER 22
★ Morro Bay Art Association
Guest Chef Dinner in the Caves at Eberle
Enjoy fine wines & excellent cuisine
6pm, $110, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
SEPTEMBER 23
Paso Robles Race Day
Central Coast fun filled family event
10am-6pm, 805-239-5200, Downtown City Park
www.hobfunrun.com
★ SEPTEMBER 22
★ Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
9th Annual Grape Stomp
Come celebrate the harvest with EOS
12-4:30pm, 430, 805-239-2562
EOS Estate Winery, www.eosvintage.com
★ SEPTEMBER 26
★ 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
Castoro Cellars Wine Club Appreciation BBQ
Bring a guest & enjoy complementary BBQ,
music & great wine. Seating is limited.
888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
SEPTEMBER 28-29
Julie & the Bad Dogs
Roadside rock n’ roll at Cattlemen’s Lounge
9pm, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesinn.com
★ SEPTEMBER 29
★ Enjoy a parody of Bewitched with dinner & wine
Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars
Druha Trava-bluegrass from the Czech Republic
7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com
★ SEPTEMBER 29
★ Central Coast National Fine Art Competition
Cellar Club Bocce Ball Tournament
Fabulous day of wine, music and bocce ball
$65, 805-238-9607, Eberle Winery
www.eberlewinery.com
SEPTEMBER 29
Chumeia Vineyards Day Cruises
Enjoy a fun day cruise with great food & wines
1-4pm, $75, 805-226-0102, Paso Robles
www.chumeiavineyards.com
★ SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1
★ www.morrobayartassociation.org
13th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament
EOS Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch
$475pp, 805-239-2562, must have USGA index
OCTOBER 7
2007 Winery Music Awards
Final Competition
4-9pm, info@winerymusicawards.com
Final Competition, River Oaks Hot Springs
ARROYO GRANDE
★ ONGOING
★ SEPTEMBER 8
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
SEPTEMBER 28-29
70th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, fine wine and food booths
11am, 805-489-1488, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• Sept 28: Franz Liszt Chamber
• Sept 29: George Carlin
• Oct 2: Bird House Factory
• Oct 5: Body Vox
• Oct 6: SLO Symphony Opening Night
• Oct 7: James Welch on the Pipe Organ
• Oct 9: Weird Al Yankovic
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
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
★
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.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 WEDNESDAYS
★
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings wiht the winemaker
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING
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 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
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
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16
80 artists with 115 art pieces on display
11am-5pm, 805-722-2504
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 21
School House Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Live Music and BBQ on Patio, 1-4pm
805-595-WINE, San Luis Obispo, www.slowine.com
SEPTEMBER 7
Rita Hoskings & Cousin Jack
7pm, $15, 805-528-8963, Coalesce Bookstore
Morro Bay, www.slofolks.org
SEPTEMBER 7-30
Blue Suede Shoes
Play at SLO Little Theater, San Luis Obispo
805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org
SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 19
Jake’s Women
7:30, 805-927-3877, Pewter Plough Playhouse
www.pewterploughlayhouse.org
Central Coast Book & Author Festival
Readings, workshops, kid’s stories and more
10am-4pm, 805-546-1392, Mission Plaza
San Luis Obispo, www.ccbookfestival.org
SEPTEMBER 15-16
Italian Street Painting Festival
Original & copies of great art on the street
10am, 805-781-2777, San Luis Obispo
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SEPTEMBER 15-16
30th Annual Wood Carvers Annual Show
Central Coast wood carvers show their work
$2, 805-927-3951, Cayucos Vet's Hall
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SEPTEMBER 16
Harvest Reserve Luncheon at Edna Valley
Fine cuisine and wines with private tour
12pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo
www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 29
Los Alamos Old Days Festival
Parades, music, crafts, car show, food & more
9am-5pm, 805-344-2267, Los Alamos
www.losalamosvalley.com
SEPTEMBER 22
Avocado & Margarita Festival
All things guacamole & Cabo Wabo margaritas
805-772-4467, Morro Bay, www.morrobay.org
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
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11
The Real Thing
Tom Stoppard’s play examines love & marriage
805-922-8313, Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, www.hancockcollege.edu
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 12
Traditional & Transition: The California
Missions at Betteravia Gallery
10am-6pm, 805-568-3994, Santa Maria
SEPTEMBER 7
Art & Wine Party
Enjoy & discuss fine art & fine wine
6:30-8:30pm, 805-937-1058, David Ryan Gallery
Santa Maria, www.davidryangallery.com
SEPTEMBER 8
5th Annual All Ford Car Show & Swap Meet
Great cars, BBQ, toy Model A races & more!
805-922-3151, Santa Maria
www.santamaria.com
SEPTEMBER 9
Overture in Ambrosia
Silent auction, wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, free
805-937-5668, Ambrosia Restaurant, Santa Maria
SEPTEMBER 9
Corks & Canvas
Enjoy fine wines, entertainment &
hors d’oeuvres in a beautiful garden setting
$40, Santa Maria, www.smartscouncil.org
Santa Maria Arts Council fundraiser
SEPTEMBER 15
Wine and Beer & Western Cheer
Wine & beer tasting along with great arts &
crafts. 12-4pm, 805-922-7163, Santa Maria
Benefit for Santa Maria Boys & Girls Club
www.bgcsmv.org
SEPTEMBER 21-23
La Guitarra Festival California 2007
Various exciting events for classical guitar music
Santa Maria, www.laguitarracalifornia.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
Los Olivos Wine Café – Tempting Tuesdays
Taste selected wines paired with hors d’oeuvres
5-7pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
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
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
SEPTEMBER 15
Wildling Art Museum’s Gala Benefit
Hors d’oeuvres, fine wines & gourmet dinner
805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
SEPTEMBER 15
Mission Life Days
Experience mission life first hand
805-733-3713, La Purisima Mission
Lompoc, www.lapurisimamission.org
SOLVANG
ONGONG 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
• Ongoing through Sept 14: The Real Thing
• Ongoing through Sept 23: Urinetown
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, 3-7pm
Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.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 SEPTEMBER 23
PCPA Outdoor Theaterfest
Live theater under the stars
805-922-8313, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER
Music on the Green
Fun and music for the entire family
5:30pm, Solvang, www.syvva.com
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SEPTEMBER 7
Resination in Concert at River Grill
Live music including gourmet buffet
6pm, $15, 805-688-7784, Solvang
www.alisal.com
SEPTEMBER 8
Winemaker Saturdays at
Honeywood/Old Mission Wine Co.
Meet the winemaker & taste fine selections
11am-5pm, $6, 805-686-9323, Solvang
www.houseofhoneywood.com
SEPTEMBER 21-24
Danish Day Celebration
Costumes, paracustoms and Danish food
805-688-6144, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com
SEPTEMBER 22-23
Elverhoj Museum Danish Living History Days
Danish lace making, holiday crafts, & more
10am-4pm, 805-686-1211, 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
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
• September 7: Shobox Boxing
• September 8: Pepe Aguilar
• September 20: Luis Miguel
• October 18: BB King
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food
6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
SEPTEMBER 8
Crush Party at Gainey Vineyards
Grape picking, barefoot grape stomp, BBQ, fine
wines, live music and much more!
11am-4pm, $75, 805-688-0558, Gainey Vineyards
www.gaineyvineyard.com
SEPTEMBER 29
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
Harvest Moon Roundup
Dancing, wine tasting & BBQ
6:30pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez
www.santaynezwinecountry.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featering all types of art, crafts & 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 FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events and wine tasting
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in
downtown Santa Barbara
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com
September 15: John Coran Band
September 16: Peter, Paul and Mary
September 18: Helen Callus
September 20: John McLaughlin
September 24: Frank Ostaseski
ONGOING
Surfing Lessons
Enjoy an exciting day in the water
805-898-0671, Santa Barbara
www.sbadventureco.com
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 FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wine
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15
Art From Scrap Exhibit
Juried assemblage show, Art From Scrap
Santa Barbara, www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30
Butterflies Alive
Watch butterflies up close as they flutter & fly
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara
www.sbnature.org
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises
Observe wildlife easily on 48 foot boat
805-686-5050, www.sbparks.org
SEPTEMBER 15
Art From Scrap Benefit Event
Festivities & exhibit of assembled art
5pm, 805-884-0459, Art From Scrap
Santa Barbara, www.artfromscrap.org
SEPTEMBER 15
Santa Barbara Sandcastle Festival
Annual sandcastle contest & family fun
11am, 805-965-4884, Mackenzie Park
Santa Barbara, www.sandcastlefestival.com
SEPTEMBER 20
Pink Martini at Arlington Theatre
Stylish 12-piece mini orchestra
8pm, $40, 805-893-3535, Santa Barbara
http://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu
SEPTEMBER 20
Night at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Enjoy fine art while socializing & sipping martinis
5:30-8pm, $25, 805-884-6430, Santa Barbara
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uirky, colorful and sure to get your
attention, the Carina Cellars tasting
notes are worth a few extra minutes
of perusing as you linger at the winery’s
downtown Los Olivos tasting bar.
Where else will you find a Cabernet
Sauvignon described as combining the
“sultry femininity of Jessica Rabbit (with)
the classic grace of Jackie O?”
Carina Cellars’ wines themselves have
been garnering a lot of attention since a
transplanted tax attorney from the Deep
South teamed in 2002 with an accom-
plished winemaker with deep roots in the
region.
David Hardee moved to Santa Barbara in
1996 upon retiring from a successful, 20-
year law practice on the East Coast. An avid
traveler and wine collector, Hardee soon
realized that Santa Barbara County could
produce world-class Rhône varietals of
which he was especially fond.
He said he became involved with the
wine community and – as one who always
enjoyed learning the technical aspects of
winemaking – started meeting and hearing
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about various winemakers.
Enter Joey Tensley.
By the time they met, Tensley was
already establishing his reputation for
making some of the region’s finest Syrahs,
released under the Tensley label. While
Carina’s program involves more varieties
than Tensley’s exclusive Syrah focus, the two
shared a interest in Rhône varietals.
Thus was born Carina Cellars, named for
Hardee’s sailboat, which he said “is the love
of my life.”
Prior to bottling wine under his own
label, Tensley honed his craft as assistant
winemaker at Babcock Vineyards and
Beckman Winery. He credits Brian Babcock
for instilling a philosophy that “great wine
comes from great grapes.”
Indeed, as Carina’s winemaker, Tensley
continues to fashion terroir-driven wines
using grapes from some of the top vineyards
in Santa Ynez and the Santa Maria Valley.
Carina’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is made
with fruit sourced from Napa Valley’s Robert
Craig Vineyard.
While Carina sources fruit from various
vineyards, Tensley said he and Hardee
maintain a “hands-on” approach. Hardee,
for example, was recently in Napa to inspect
the vineyard Carina uses for its Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Using fruit from skillfully managed,
sustainable vineyards, Tensley then grooms
wines that enables those vines to express
themselves in the bottle.
“Staying away and let the wine make
itself,” is how he puts it.
The wines have drawn impressive
reviews from some of the industry’s top
critics, including Robert Parker, Jr. He
awarded 91 points to Carina’s 2004 Syrah
“7 Percent” – a blend made up of 93 percent
Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard and
seven percent Viognier, a classic example of
the Côte-Rôtie blend made in the northern
Rhône Valley.
Parker called the wine “stunningly
complex” with “beautiful purity, depth and
length.”
While Carina produces a number of
vineyard-designate Syrahs and Viogniers,
the winery is also known for its impressive
blends, such as the “7 Percent.”
“Our blends are what’s been our up-and-
coming thing,” said Jody Brownell, Carina’s
national sales manager.
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Among those is the “Iconoclast,” an unusual marrying of about

two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and one-third
Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard. Then there is “Clairvoyant,” a
Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre blend.
Carina Cellars has evolved steadily since its inception. The
boutique winery bottled about 2,000 cases in 2002. That number
grew to 4,000 in 2006.
A dynamic future awaits.
“We are in a growing mode,” said Brownell, pointing out distri-
bution of Carina wines encompasses California and a number of
select states nationwide.
“We are doing great. It’s time to take the next steps.”
Hardee purchased an 83-acre ranch on Paso Robles’ Westside
and has planted 16 acres, with plans for a winery and tasting room
at the Adelaida Road site already drawn up.
He also envisions a network of caves and was recently in Napa
investigating the caves at wineries there.
The Paso Robles site is now planted to Syrah, Mourvedre and
Grenache.
Even though those vines won’t be productive for another few
years, fruit from a nearby vineyard are being used this year to make
a Zinfandel, said Tensley.
Hardee decided to start making some wine using grapes from
Paso Robles, said Tensley, to “get accustomed with the area.”
The Carina Cellars tasting room is in downtown Los Olivos at
2900 Grand Ave. Suite A. To get there, turn on Grand Avenue, then
make a left at the flagpole. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.bellalunawine.com (805) 434-5477
Regular tastings are $10. Visit Carina’s website at carinacellars.com 1850 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA
to obtain a coupon.

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New Tasting Room & Sculpture Garden in Paso Robles
Sculpterra sculpts the land, sculpts the vines and sculpts the grapes
to create an ultra-premium bottle of wine.
Growing up in the lower east side of Manhattan Island, Warren
Frankel never imagined that he would one day be a grape grower,
raising a family and building a medical practice in the oak-covered
rolling hills of Paso Robles, California. It was after 25 years of
schooling and medical studies that Warren began to sense the yearn-
ings to feel the dirt beneath his feet and to harvest a crop off the land.
After opening his medical practice in the San Fernando Valley in
Southern California he began to take his desire for a simpler and more
self-reliant lifestyle seriously. In 1979, Dr. Frankel moved his family
and medical practice to a beautiful 90 acre ranch located in the Linne
Valley of Paso Robles.
The Frankel family first planted 20 acres of pistachios’ on the
ranch, followed by 20 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After the
initial success of the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, Dr. Frankel
expanded his plantings and vineyard acreage in 1997, adding
80 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 acres of Zinfandel and 10
acres of Merlot. Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah and
Viognier are the most recent additions to the vineyard. The
Linne Valley is slightly sheltered, creating a unique micro-
climate with plenty of Paso Robles sunshine, but slightly less
heat than other locations in the appellation. The Frankel
estate grapes are cultivated to promote intense, varietal
flavors that can then be sculpted in the cellar into a final
artistic statement. Meticulous winemaking practices allow for
wines that are full-bodied, rich, and expressive.
Sculpterra Winery has combined wine and art with a
wonderful line-up of wines and an original sculpture garden
open free to the public during business hours and by
appointment. The winery’s sculpture garden features larger-than-life
works in bronze and granite by sculptor John Jagger.
Dr. Frankel’s appreciation for sculpture began more than forty
years ago while spending a summer traveling Europe. Hitchhiking
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from Bergen, Norway through the fjords to Oslo, he stumbled upon
Frogner Park, which exhibited the complete life collection of sculptor
Gustav Vigeland. Dr. Frankel is now pleased to share his love of sculp-
ture and wine with the public. The Winery Tasting Room and Sculp-
ture Garden located just a few minutes from Paso Robles, is
scheduled to open in late September and will offer visitors an
exceptional wine and art experience.
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Sculpterra
wines are donated to the “His Healing Hands” foundation, a
medical missionary organization. The organization sends
medical missionary teams on short-term trips across the
world to assist people of all ages, races and creed that need
urgent medical care due to catastrophic events or extreme
poverty.
When time allows, Dr. Frankel enjoys riding the family
horses through the vineyards with his wife, thankful for the
beauty that graces his vineyards and for being able to make
“Wine that Gladdens the Heart” to share with others.
Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden is located at 5125 Linne
Road in Paso Robles. The Winery Tasting Room and Sculpture
Gardens are open Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter.
From Highway 101 South, take the Spring St. exit and turn right
onto Niblick Road. Go straight on Niblick Road until it turns into
Sherwood Road, travel straight until the road turns into a right hand
turn on Fontana Road. The road will then turn left and become Linne
Road. Follow Linne Road for 2 miles and then turn right at the
Sculpterra Winery signage.
From Highway 101 North, take the 16th. St. exit and turn left onto
Riverside Ave. Take the next left on 13th St., which will turn into
Creston Road. Take a left onto Sherwood Road at the Niblick Road
and Creston Road intersection, travel straight until the road turns into
a right hand turn on Fontana Road. The road will then turn left and
become Linne Road. Follow Linne Road for 2 miles and then turn
right at the winery gates at the Sculpterra Winery signage.
For more information, call 1-888-302-8881 or visit the website at
www.sculpterra.com.

Paso Robles ‘Taste of Downtown’ on Sept. 15
Offers A Saturday of Fine Cuisine, Music & Art
On Saturday, September 15, the 10th
Annual Taste of Downtown promises a
superb culinary, artistic and musical experi-
ence in historic downtown Paso Robles.
With the purchase of the $20 Taste of
Downtown ticket booklet, participants will
sample the creations of 35 local restaurants, a
brewery, wineries, ice cream and coffee
houses. They will be able to play Business
Bingo, with the opportunity to win down-
town shopping sprees, and offered free
admission to an open-air concert.
Downtown Paso Robles also will host the
6th annual Arte de Tiza on Saturday,
September 15th. Sponsored by the Paso
Robles Art Association, Mid-State Bank &
Trust, Santa Lucia Bank, CoastHills Federal
Credit Union and First Bank of San Luis
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Obispo, the chalk-art celebration will offer a
visual feast of chalk murals created by area
artists on the sidewalk of Pine Street between
11th and 12th streets. Artwork will be in
progress beginning at 8 a.m. the morning of
the Taste.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket holders will
stroll from eatery to eatery, sampling the
cuisine of 35 fine dining establishments,
wineries and brewery, some so new that locals
may not have discovered them yet.
Participating eateries and wine tasting for
wineries located outside the downtown core
will offer their creations in the park.
The Taste ticket book also will contain a
ticket to attend the concert at the bandstand
featuring Up-In-The-Air in the park from 3 to
6 p.m. playing a variety of genres.
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In addition, 15 downtown merchants will
participate in Business Bingo, with winners
receiving $200, $100 and $50 shopping
sprees. The bingo card is in the Taste of
Downtown ticket booklet. Ticket holders
should begin playing as soon as they
purchase their booklets.
The Taste of Downtown ticket books are
available for only $20. Funds will benefit the
Paso Robles Main Street Association free
holiday promotions events. Taste booklets
may be purchased at the Main Street office,
located at 835 12th Street (Suite D, in the
Norma’s Way alley), or by mail after
contacting the association.
For details, Taste ticket booklets or more
information, contact the Main Street office at
(805) 238-4103.
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Five Artists Vie For Last Slot In the
2007 Winery Music Awards Competition
With three out of four semi-final winners now determined, the
last group of unsigned, original music artists in the 2007 Winery
Music Awards competition will compete for the final slot on
Saturday, September 15 at Paso Robles’ Silver Horse Winery and a
chance to advance to the final concert competition and win cash,
prizes and a record deal. Two Wild Card winners will also advance
to the final concert competition, to be held on October 7 at the
outdoor amphitheatre at River Oak Hot Springs and Spa in Paso
Robles.
The five artists set to perform in front of a panel of accomplished
professionals in the music and entertainment industries are: Fair
Trade from Sacramento; Paper Tiger from San Francisco; Vanessa Van
Spall from San Francisco; Holiday and The Adventure Pop Collection
from San Diego; and Jane Bolduc from Los Angeles. Music genres for
this round include rock, pop, acoustic and Americana.
Of the pool of twenty industry judges, some notable names include
Jon Anderson, of the legendary rock group, YES; Antonia Bennett, jazz
singer and daughter of the great Tony Bennett; and Jake Hooker,
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composer one of rock’s greatest hits of all time, “I Love Rock and Roll.”
Shannon Curtis from Los Angeles won the opening semi-final
round in June. July’s semi-final winner was Dominic Castillo and the
Rock Savants from San Luis Obispo. In August, the winner was Los
Angeles-based Justin Hopkins. Current Wild Card artists, who did
not win a semi-final round but earned the next two highest scores,
overall, are Amber Norgaard of Tucson, Arizona, and Debra Arlyn of
Portland, Oregon.
Artist performances are judged in the categories of originality,
musicianship and marketability to the prime wine-consuming
market, men and women aged 25-54.
Hosts Andrew Firestone, General Manager of Firestone Winery in
Paso Robles, and once featured on TV’s “The Bachelor”, and Janie
Terrazas, a Los Angeles-based TV personality and model, keep audi-
ences entertained at each show with their personable charm, quick
wit and engaging humor.
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.
Attendees enjoy fine wine, gourmet food and quality original music
in a variety of genres surrounded by rows of vineyards and stacks of
wine barrels. The Winery Music Awards competition is a Paso Robles,
CA-based showcase open to original music artists from the US and
Canada, independent and unsigned with major record labels. Its four
monthly semi-final concert competitions began in June. Twenty
artists out of nearly 100 who entered the competition qualified to
compete in the semi-final rounds.
Tickets for any of the remaining rounds of the Winery Music
Awards concerts are available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or through
http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets are $40.
More information is available at www.winerymusicawards.com.

Foley Wine Group Acquires Firestone Vineyard
The Firestone family recently
announced the acquisition of
Firestone Vineyard by the Foley
Wine Group, which is owned by
William P. Foley, proprietor of
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery
and Lincourt Vineyards in Santa
Barbara County.
The acquisition includes the
Firestone Vineyard and Pros-
perity Wines brands, along with
the Santa Ynez Valley winery and
480 acres of land, inclusive of
380 vineyard acres. The Fire-
stone family retains ownership of
Curtis Winery, Firestone Walker
Brewing Company and the new
family winery in Paso Robles.
The family is also retaining the
Jarhead Red and Rock Hollow
wine brands, as well as 400 acres
of land in the Santa Ynez Valley,
inclusive of 215 vineyard acres.
“This is a matter of the right
person expressing interest at the
right time for us,” said Brooks
Firestone, founder of Firestone
Vineyard. “Bill Foley is a
neighbor and friend of ours, and
we are confident that he will be a
fine steward of the Firestone
Vineyard legacy and tradition.”
Firestone added, “While this
was a tough and emotional deci-
sion for us, we are energized by
the opportunity to more closely
focus on our other winemaking
and brewing enterprises on the
Central Coast, including Curtis
Winery, Firestone Walker
Brewing Company and our new
family winery in Paso Robles.”
Firestone Vineyard will be
enfolded into Foley’s small port-
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folio of high-quality estate
wineries. No significant changes
are anticipated in the operations,
staffing or distribution of Fire-
stone Vineyard wines.
“This is the first in a series of
brand acquisitions with the goal
of developing a multi-brand
sales strategy,” Foley said.
“Currently, we are also exam-
ining opportunities in Sonoma
County, Napa County and the
states of Oregon and Wash-
ington.”
Firestone Vineyard was
founded in 1972 as Santa
Barbara County’s first estate
winery. William Foley established
his Lincourt Vineyards in the
Santa Ynez Valley in 1996 and
opened Foley Estates Winery in
the nearby Santa Rita Hills in
2005. The Firestone family’s rela-
tionship with Foley dates back
10 years, when Foley acquired
the J. Carey Cellars property from
the Firestone family in 1997,
which became Lincourt Vine-
yards.
Adam Firestone will continue
in his role as co-proprietor of
Firestone Walker Brewing
Company. Andrew Firestone will
continue to manage the family’s
Paso Robles winery. He will
direct the re-naming and re-
branding of the winery in a
manner that honors the family’s
local winemaking traditions
while incorporating new ideas
and concepts. Chuck Carlson
will continue in his role as wine-
maker of Curtis Winery, which is
being retained by the Firestone
family. Brooks Firestone will
continue to serve his constituents
as 3rd district supervisor for the
County of Santa Barbara.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS
by Dave Wilcox
A
red-tailed hawk swoops low then,
catching an updraft, glides gracefully
to the top of a brush-covered ridge
that rises above a dry creek and provides the
backdrop for Kenneth Volk Vineyards.
The raptor’s screech is the only sound
piercing the summer afternoon’s quiet on the
east side of the Santa Maria Valley.
Although Volk’s winery feels hidden, it is
actually only a brief detour off the Foxen
Canyon wine trail that links Los Olivos with
the Santa Maria Valley.
And any trip to sample wines created by
Ken Volk is well worth navigating.
Since starting Wild Horse Winery in
Templeton more than 25 years ago, Volk has
earned a well-deserved reputation as one of
the Central Coast’s premier winemakers.
Using fruit cultivated at some of the prized
vineyards of Santa Maria Valley and the Paso
Robles area, Volk is producing a stable of
wines that include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
and Cabernet Sauvignon, along with less
well-known varietals he refers to as “heir-
loom” wines.
Volk purchased the old Byron winery and
launched a number of renovations. He
continues to refurbish the buildings, while
the outdoor areas are a testament to his
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gardening skills and eye for landscaping.
A picnic spot in the front is lushly land-
scaped with native plants that lure humming-
birds and butterflies. At the rear of the
building are a couple of grassy areas –
including one where a recent bocce ball
match recently concluded – and shaded
tables overlooking Tepusquet Creek, which
runs dry most of the year. Again, native sages
and other plants have replaced the poison
oak that had covered the steeply pitched
banks above the creek when Volk purchased
the site.
The tasting room is just that – not a gift
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shop, not a deli, nor a bookstore. It’s a cozy,
wood-paneled setting with a tile floor whose
sole focus is the tasting bar, where recently
guests sampled from a menu featuring seven
varietals, ranging from a Chardonnay aged
only in stainless steel to a medium-bodied
Merlot.
There was also a Negrette, one of the
aforementioned heirloom wines Volk
produces, a grape reminiscent of Pinot Noir
and Syrah.
Besides the Kenneth Volk Vineyards label,
Volk also produces value-oriented wines
under the Aqua Pumpkin label.
Volk said he’s gearing up what he calls a
“non-traditional” wine club for loyal
customers. Instead of simply signing up club
members and then shipping them a pre-
determined set of wines, Volk is establishing
a program suited to each customer’s prefer-
ences. “I’d rather send the person what they
really want.”
Kenneth Volk Vineyards winery is located
at 5230 Tepusquet Road west of Santa Maria.
The tasting room is open daily from 10:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a $5 tasting fee.
There are detailed directions to the winery on
Volk’s witty and informative website,
www.volkwines.com, or you can call the
winery at (805) 938-7896.

Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour
Weekend Set for October 19-21
Wineries Open Doors to
Wine Enthusiasts During The
Most Colorful Time Of The Year
Paso Robles Wine Country,
along California’s scenic Central
Coast, is already gearing up for
the pinnacle of the wine growing
season – harvest. In preparation,
the Alliance announced that the
annual Paso Robles Wine
Country Harvest Wine Tour
weekend will take place October
19, 20 and 21, 2007. This three-
day celebration is a combination
of individual events held at more
than 100 wineries throughout
Paso Robles Wine Country.
Consumers are invited to
attend winemaker dinners,
special barrel tastings, harvest
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demonstrations, special tours, art
and musical appearances and
much more. Check the website,
www.pasowine.com, for a
complete list of activities.
Harvest is the most colorful
time of the year when warm days
and cool nights are abuzz with
activity. The vineyards have
changed color, blanketing the
landscape in red and gold. Scents
of ripened fruit surround you and
the echos of celebration from a
hard year’s work fill the air. The
Alliance invites you to attend the
upcoming Harvest Wine Tour,
October 19, 20 and 21, 2007.
The Paso Robles Wine Country
Alliance represents wineries,
growers and businesses in Paso
Robles Wine Country, California’s
fastest growing wine region. It
encompasses more than 26,000
vineyard acres and more than 170
wineries.
In the last six years, the
number of bonded wineries in
Paso Robles Wine Country has
more than tripled from 50 to
170, mostly due to an influx of
boutique and small family-
owned vineyards and wineries.
The appellation’s burgeoning
reputation has enticed well
known California wineries from
other wine regions, such as Fire-
stone Vineyard and Turley Wine
Cellars, to make sizeable invest-
ments in Paso Robles, and also
seduced a number of winemakers
from other countries eager to find
New World applications for their
winemaking skills.
For more information, visit
www.pasowine.com.
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How do I learn to appreciate wine?
R Recently, a friend of mine admitted that he knows nothing about wine or what makes
Send your questions about wine to:
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mark of Len Napolitano.
Wine writer, educator, and
Certified Specialist in Wine by
the Society of Wine Educators,
Len Napolitano makes his home in
the Paso Robles wine region, the heart of
California’s Central Coast Wine Country.
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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
one wine better than another. He was clearly frustrated that he could not communi-
cate exactly what it is he likes or dislikes in a wine. When he tastes something that
he does find appealing, the only descriptive word he can conjure up is “smooth.”
I explained that learning to appreciate fine wine is a process that can take years.
The good news is that it involves tasting a great number of wines. Unfortunately for
him, he simply didn’t drink wine often enough to build a mental database of wines
and their flavor profiles to draw comparisons among wines.
The first requirement of a fine wine is to be true to the grape varietal and a key
aspect in the appreciation of fine wine is learning to identify the characteristic flavors
and components in the popular varietals – the individual fruit flavors, level of sweet-
ness, acidity or tannin. Over time, you learn what to expect from a Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon versus a Pinot Noir, for example. And evaluating how they all play out on your
palate is part of this step.
Once you get comfortable with identifying varietal flavors and components, teach
yourself to think about the wine’s individual personality, or style. When tasting, keep
in mind contrasting descriptions like these; balanced or unbalanced components,
lingering finish or short finish, powerful or bland, lively or dull, complex or one-
dimensional, elegant or plain, and don’t forget, – smooth or coarse. Ask yourself if
any of these words describe the wine’s style, or think of some of your own.
Then store your experience in your wine memory bank. The next time you taste a
Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, think back to your impressions of previous tast-
ings of Cabernets. Is your general impression better, worse or the same as most other
Cabernets that you’ve tasted?
To some, the steps of learning, confirming, and comparing may seem difficult, but
it really is easier than it appears. If you taste with focus and frequency, you will even-
tually become more discriminating in your wine opinions and more eloquent than
my good friend who finds his favorite wines to always be “smooth.”
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Paso Robles WestFest 2007

WestFest 2007 is the fourth annual Wine and Blues Festival, with
major sponsorship from Hampton Inns and Suites, Grapeline Express,
Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast, and Farm Credit West, Fog Catcher Inn
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46 Wineries in Paso Robles, California. The event this year will be held
Saturday, September 8th at Peachy Canyon Winery located off of
Highway 46 West on Bethel Road. Your ticket entitles you to wine club
discounts at all participating wineries for the entire weekend, and
WEST admission to the festival to hear Rockin’ Blues. The centerpiece of the
weekend is the festival where each winery will pour their award-
winning wines. Your ticket also becomes your raffle number for great
gifts including two six-liter wine bottles etched and hand-painted with
the WestFest logo. Over three hundred guests coming from as far away
as Washington State attended the first annual event. The event has
limited seating and tickets are sold in advance by the participating
wineries. Time, price, food and entertainment to be announced.
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 seven 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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Still Waters Vineyards – A Visit to the Ranch

Paul Hoover might describe himself first and foremost as a farmer,
but it is when he takes his love for growing things and applies it to the
crafting of his award-winning wines for Still Waters Vineyards that his
true genius is apparent. “I consider myself first a wine grower because
I’m passionate about agriculture, but with winemaking I get to enjoy
the entire process, from growing the finest fruit to seeing it to the end
with the production of great wine. I want to stay small because I feel
the hands-on approach allows you work with the wine during the
whole process and really put my signature and touch on the wines.
For example, it’s unusual for winery of my size to make twelve
different types of wine including five whites.”
As a graduate of nearby Cal Poly, Paul initially took his degree in
agriculture and entered the resort and restaurant business. The call of
the fields was strong, though and after a number of successful years in available at Still Waters Vineyards is second to none. This is truly a
that business, Paul and his wife Patricia followed their hearts and place of unsurpassed beauty and many of taken advantage of the
bought a vineyard. The vineyard is located in an area with soils and setting for their weddings and parties.
climate perfect for growing premium wine grapes. The ranch sits high This is not your average tasting room either. Says Paul, “My resort
atop hills that slope gently from the north to the south, giving the background drew me to this site because of the unique opportunity to
vines the perfect exposure to the summer sun as it rises and sets over create both an indoor and outdoor setting for tasting room guests,
the Templeton Gap. The setting is also perfect for people. If it’s a which includes a picnic area underneath the 100-year-old olive grove
glimpse of the magnificence of California that you seek, the breath- from which we produce our gourmet Spanish olive oil.” On Sundays,
taking panoramic view of acres of lush vines and rolling, golden hills Paul fires up the BBQ and offers tasty treats that pair perfectly with his
bold reds. Visitors are also encouraged to help themselves to the fresh
grown vegetables from Paul and Patricia’s garden. At Still Waters Vine-
CHATEAU MARGENE yards you can truly taste, smell and witness the passion for growing
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of things that has helped Paul and Patricia Hoover realize their dreams.
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. STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
By advanced appointment on Fridays
4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,
805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and
Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular
views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.

Thursday-Monday 11-5pm
HANSEN VINEYARDS 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles
805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

As a small boutique winery, we offer

ultra-premium hand-made wines FALCON NEST
produced in small lots from our
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VINEYARD & WINERY
Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
and experience some serious wine, specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
talk with the owner/winemaker and
Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere. salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Friday-Sunday 11:30 am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton
Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
805-233-8412
5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
www.hansenwines.com
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Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival’s 70th Year

The theme for this year’s Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival
“Harvesting Family and Friends.” The festival is held each year in the
heart of the historic Village of Arroyo Grande, the perfect setting for
turning back the hands of time. Located in the center of the Village is
the Ag Pavilion, which will include booths and displays by many of the
local farmers. The South County Historical Society will have members
dressed in turn-of-the-century costumes and will have activities in and
around the museum and Santa Manuela School House. When you
walk through this area, it will be like stepping back in time. The Santa
Manuela School House will be the site of the annual spelling bee.
There’s also the annual costume contest, so everyone is encouraged
to show up in western, harvest or turn-of-the century costumes.
There is fun for all with a business decorating contest; baking, pie
and canning contest; scarecrow contest; chili and salsa contests as well
as vegetable decorating, biggest pumpkin, pie eating, nail driving and
even cow chip throwing. Contests are held during the festival as well
as the week leading up to the festival.
And beware of the Harvest Festival Sheriff and her Deputy. Anyone
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out! If you want to stay out of jail, you can purchase a Harvest Festival
button for $1. The Harvest Festival button also puts you in the
drawing for more than 50 great gifts that have been donated by local
businesses.
The Festival’s Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the Arroyo Grande
Chamber of Commerce, is a favorite among all ages. This year scare-
crows will be on display at Mid State Bank & Trust on Grand Avenue
and Mullahey Ford on Traffic Way. Entries are due by September 17th.
Creators are encouraged to be as creative as possible.
There are lots of events and activities for kids, from the young chil-
dren to the older teens. For the young children, there will be a bounce
house, pony rides, petting zoo and a train ride. A horse drawn carriage
will travel through the Village taking riders on an old fashioned ride
around the area. For the real young ones, the diaper derby always
provides some exciting competition. By overwhelming demand we
will be ending the festival on Saturday with the Children’s Parade led
by President Lincoln and Ballooney the Clown. All children, young
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‘Corks & Canvas’ Pairs Local Wines and Fine Art to

Benefit Sunrisers Lions and Santa Maria Arts Council
The Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club and the Santa Maria Arts Jill Targer. Participating wineries include Foxen Winery, Byron,
Council have partnered in a project to raise funds for both their vision Rancho Sisquoc, Kenneth Volk Vineyards and others.
and art programs. On September 9, Santa Maria Valley’s finest wineries Entertainment includes the local folk rock/acoustic/pop ensemble
will pair up with some of the region’s finest artists at beautiful Rancho Still Evolving, classical violinist Gabrielle Peng and nationally
Miranda, 2000 Cambridge Way, Santa Maria, for an afternoon of great acclaimed guitarist John Schneider.
food, entertainment, wine and art. This fundraiser will help increase the commitment of both organi-
Corks & Canvas will feature fine wines, delicious appetizers, enter- zations to our community in public service and the arts. The Lions
tainment, a silent auction and an opportunity to visit with exceptional Club has raised more than $250,000 over the last 20 years to support
local artists in a beautiful garden setting. The wine and art party will their gifts of vision to those who cannot afford eyeglasses. The Santa
be from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. For tickets and more Maria Arts Council has a number of programs to support the arts in
information call Peggy Greer at (805) 349-0443. our community, and has distributed more than $175,000 to 300
Among the featured artists are Nat Fast, Jerry Stinn, Bill Shinn and students through its scholarship program.
In addition to the well known and respected artists mentioned
above the Arts Council juried in Philip Fleischer, Sharon Foster, Hattie
Stoddard, Julie Steyer, Autumn Jennings and Steve Kennington.
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Living History Festival at Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

The Elverhøj Museum of History and Art Christmas crafts such as woven paper hearts
celebrates Danish Days weekend with their and paper stars.
annual Living History Festival. The museum Completing this fun and educational
is open for extended festival hours from 10 weekend of activities are music and docent-
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, led tours of the museum’s historical, cultural
September 22 and 23. and art exhibits.
During the festival, exhibits come to life as The Elverhøj Museum of History and Art
volunteers demonstrate spinning and is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang,
weaving in the museum’s Immigration-Era two blocks south of Copenhagen Drive, just
Room with its pre-industrial Danish artifacts. off of Second Street. The museum is open
Bobbin lace makers will be on hand to Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m.,
answer questions while creating their intricate Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.,
and exacting designs. Demonstrations will or by appointment. There is no charge for
include knitting, carding and other fiber arts. admission. Suggested donation is $3.
For the first time, there will also be a special Members and children 12 and under are free.
trunk show featuring Ekelund fine Swedish Docents, clad in colorful Danish costumes, For more information, visit the website at
textiles. will demonstrate how to make traditional www.elverhoj.org or phone (805) 686-1211.

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Art from Scrap Event Highlights Diverse Artistic Talents

Art From Scrap will hold the 6th Annual Assemblage Event -
“What Will They Create?” - Saturday September 15, 5 to 8 p.m.
Art enthusiasts and collectors are invited to
attend the festivities and auction that close the
exhibit, which has been ongoing since August 10.
This is the sixth in a series of juried assemblage
shows open to local artists, both professional and
amateur. This year the theme is musical instru-
ments and participants were challenged to incor-
porate a diverse array of musical objects and parts
into their artwork. While the object in common
establishes a unifying theme for the show, it also exemplifies the
unique creativity of the individual artists. Past objects have included
Robertson, Dug Uyesaka and Patricia Chidlaw, as well as a tour of the
David Bermant Collection of kenetic art. Proceeds benefit both the
participating artists and Art From Scrap’s art and environmental
education programs.
Admission to the show and the September 15th reception is free to
the public. The AFS Gallery is located upstairs at Art From Scrap, 302
E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday until
6 p.m. For further information, call (805) 884-0459 x15.
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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
Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-5:30
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-5:30 & By Appt. 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 L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 Pianetta – Paso Robles
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt 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 ★ Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily
Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt Mastantuono – Templeton 10-5 Winter
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X
Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt Mc Clean Vineyards – Templeton By
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
★ Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su
2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
★ Halter Ranch Vnyd – Paso Robles Th-Mo 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X ★ Midlife Crises – Paso Robles Th-Mo 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Harmony Cellars – Harmony Daily 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7
821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
★ Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X X
J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-6 X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily ★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
★ Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Kukkula – Templeton By ★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

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Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X

Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
Venteaux – Templeton By
Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
Vihuela Winery – Templeton Sa-Su 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X ★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
Vina Robles – San Miguel By 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt ★ Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X
Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
★ Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X Talley Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily
★ Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
★ Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
York Mountain – Templeton Daily 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X
7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS
Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su 555 El Camino Real; 805-546-1088 Appt Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su
SAN LUIS OBISPO Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X
2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 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
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily Chimere – Santa Maria By ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily ★ Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 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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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 805-736-9957 Appt X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X X
Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Rideau 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 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X

John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Royal Oaks – 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 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily
805-686-0850 Appt 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 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
★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
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Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt ★ Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
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 Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 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 Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 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 Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30 Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X X
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos Sanford Winery – Buellton Daily
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X 7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 11-5 X X
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S O LVA N G
Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
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 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
★ Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X S A N TA B A R B A R A
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara Daily
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang By Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
ta Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
ara 201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090 11-4 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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