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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
★
★ ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine Class at Eberle Winery
One-on-one half hour wine seminar, 10-11:30am
$15, Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.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
• Nov: Juried Art Show - Mixed Media
• Dec: Art Show - Oils
ONGOING
Painting with Light Exhibit
at Villicana Winery
Photo-Paintings by Paul McCloskey, 11am-5pm
Paso Robles, www.web.mac.com/paul_mccloskey
★
★ NOVEMBER 30
Far Out Wineries Holiday Gathering
Toast the holidays with walk around wine
tasting from the 16 Far Out Wineries. Featuring
delicious hors d’oeuvres and more!
4-7pm, $18, Adelaida Cellars, Paso Robles
805-237-0138, www.faroutwineries.com
★
★ DECEMBER 1
Grand Opening of 15 Degrees C Wines
1121 Rossi Road, Paso Robles
805-434-1554, www.15degreesCwines.com
★
★ DECEMBER 1
Eberle Winery’s Holiday Black Tie Dinner
Experience the excitement of the holidays in
the caves, taking in the festive decorations,
while feasting on a meal prepared by one of the
finest chefs in the country.
$125/pp, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
DECEMBER 1
Holiday Dinner at Robert Hall Winery
Celebrate the holiday with an elegant gourmet
winemaker dinner featuring Robert Hall wines
6:30pm, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
DECEMBER 1-2
Holiday Open House at Robert Hall Winery
Offering case discounts and holiday deals &
featuring a rare cooking demonstration by our
Chef de Cuisine, Jeffrey C. Scott, 6:30pm
805-239-1616, www.roberthallwinery.com
★
★ DECEMBER 7
Holiday Bubbles at 15 Degrees C Wines
Taste/learn about sparkling wines … for holi-
days/everyday. 6pm, 805-434-1554
www.15degreesCwines.com
DECEMBER 7
Afternoon with Olive at Meridian Vineyards
Sample some of their specialty olive oils,
tapenades and more, 12-5pm, Paso Robles
805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com
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★ DECEMBER 7
Holiday Night Wine, Cheese & Crafts Evening
The Highway 46 West Wineries Group will gather
at Eagle Castle Winery for wine, crafts & music.
6pm, $15pp, 805-434-0509, Paso Robles
www.eaglecastlewinery.com
DECEMBER 8
Vine Street Victorian Showcase
Beautiful decorated homes with bands, dancers,
Scrooge and refreshments, 8th-21st Streets
Paso Robles, 6-9pm, 805-238-4103
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
★
★ DECEMBER 8
Indoor Winter Concert at Castoro Cellars
Jeff Linsky – $20, 7:30pm, Paso Robles
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
★
★ DECEMBER 8-9
Taste for a Cause — Holiday Open House
at Castoro Cellars
Featuring carolers on Saturday, live music on
Sunday and complimentary mulled wine,
gourmet food sampling and holiday treats all
weekend long. Enjoy original art in the gallery
as well gifts available for purchase. $5 tasting
fee will be donated to the American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund. 11am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE,
Paso Robles, www.castorocellars.com
★
★ DECEMBER 8
Anglim Winery’s Holiday Open House
Complimentary tasting of Anglim wines paired
with cheeses, chocolates, holiday fare. Special
gift for wine club members. Paso Robles
805-227-6813, www.anglimwinery.com
★
★ DECEMBER 8
Book & Author Faire at Adelaida Cellars
Meet nationally known published authors –
lectures, ‘author go-rounds‘ book sales,
signings and wine tasting in the Barrel Room
1-800-676-1232, adelaida.com
DECEMBER 8
Holiday Open House at Meridian Vineyards
Make a special wreath with vines from the vine-
yards, 10am-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
DECEMBER 8
Barrel Tasting at Harmony Cellars
Join the winemaker & sample wines straight
from the barrel, 5:30-7pm, $20, 800-432-9239
Harmony Cellars, www.harmonycellars.com
★
★ DECEMBER 8
Holiday Open House at Eberle Winery
Festive carolers, fine wines, hors d’oeuvres &
Gary Eberle’s famous barbeque. Great gift
ideas, free gift wrapping & pre-made gift
baskets. Bring a new unwrapped toy as a dona-
tion to the Toy Bank. 1-5pm, Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
DECEMBER 8
Holiday Open House at
Martin & Weyrich Winery
Sample delicious wines & delectable cookies,
10am-5pm, Paso Robles
805-238-2520, www.martinweyrich.com
DECEMBER 8
Pretty-Smith Holiday Open House
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, home baked
cookies & festive music while finding great
holiday gifts. 12-4pm, San Miguel
805-467-3140, www.prettysmith.com
★
★ DECEMBER 14
Gift Wrapping Event at 15 Degrees C Wines
Enjoy a glass of wine while you shop.
Gift wrapping and gift bundles event.
805-434-1554, www.15degreesCwines.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
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
★
★ NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyards
Get in to the holiday spirit by visiting one or more
of your favorite local wineries and enjoy wine
tasting, hors d’oeuvres & wine specials.
5-7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-489-0446
www.talleyvineyards.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER
Hearst Castle Evening Tour & Christmas Tour
Docents in period dress add life to the
surroundings and take visitors back to the
fabulous Heast Castle’s 1930’s heyday.
800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Automobilia Museum
Antique, specialty cars and more!
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
Nov 28: Warren Miller’s Playground
Nov 29: Toying with Science
Nov 30: Fall Jazz Concert
ONGOING
Lectures & Art at
California Polytechnic State University
805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo
www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org
Ongoing through Nov 18: Baby
Nov 30-Dec 11: East of the Sun & West of the Moon
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 overlooking 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
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm,
805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com
★
★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker, 10am-9pm
805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Craft Art Market 2007
Over 50 local artists present their work
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks – Various hikes at various
times including; Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s
Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and
Ocean Lagoon. Morro Bay State Park Museum of
Natural History, 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
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 THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
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 a parody of The Addams Family
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
★
★ NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyard with
Claiborne & Churchill
Enjoy holiday treats & complimentary
tastings with holiday wine specials. 5-7pm
805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.com
★
★ NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyard at
Baileyana & Tangent Wineries
Wine and chocolate tasting with discounts
5-7pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-269-8200
www.baileyana-tangent.com
★
★ NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyard with
Salisbury Vineyard’s Schoolhouse
Enjoy holiday inspired appetizers paired
with fine Salibury wines in the holiday
decorated schoolhouse. Featuring private
reserves & offering extra festive discounts.
5-7pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-595-WINE
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Holiday in the Vineyard at Tolosa Winery
Enjoy holiday festivities with Tolosa wines
5-7pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyard at Domain Alfred
Wine tasting, food pairings & olive oil tasting.
5-7pm, 805-541-9463, www.domainalfred.com
NOVEMBER 29
Holiday in the Vineyard at Edna Valley
Enjoy holiday hors d’oeuvres & wine tasting
5-7pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo
www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
DECEMBER 1-2
Christmas in the Plaza
Annual holiday craft fair of handcrafted items
10am-5pm, Mission Plaza, 805-781-7303
DECEMBER 1
Art in the Vineyards at Tolosa
Over 20 artists display their work on the
Tolosa patio. Live music, wine tasting
and more. 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo
www.tolosawinery.com, 805-704-8128
★
★ DECEMBER 6
Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
Handmade gifts paired with nibbles & wine
A must for all girls! 6pm, $20, 805-595-9463
San Luis Obispo, www.salisburyvineyards.com
www.sloartcenter.org
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 THROUGH DECEMBER 23
The Sound of Music
PCPA Theater, Santa Maria
805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org
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
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
Dec 11: Blind Tasting
Dec 18: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
ONGOING
An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
Nov 28: Jaffurs Wine
Dec 5: Kaena & Beckmen Winery
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings
10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600
www.globalgardensgifts.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
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DECEMBER 1 SANTA YNEZ
Los Olivos Christmas Celebration ONGOING
Horse-drawn carriages, local chorale & more! Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
4-7pm, www.losolivosca.com, 805-688-1222 and Parks-Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early
LOMPOC
20th century ranch days, 12-4pm, Santa Ynez
ONGOING SATURDAYS 805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
ONGOING MONDAYS
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785
DECEMBER 1, 15
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
Holiday Open House at the
Fabing-McKay-Spanne House ONGOING
Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian Chumash Casino Concerts
Christmas, 1-4pm, www.lompochistory.org 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
DECEMBER 1-2, 7-9
• Dec 13: The Oak Ridge Boys
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge
• Dec 15: the B-52s
A great holiday tradition, $12
ONGOING
Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 805-735-ACT1
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
DECEMBER 7 Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
Children’s Holiday Parade 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez
Great fun, music, contests, tree lighting &
www.cachuma.com
Santa! 6pm, 805-875-8100, Lompoc
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
SOLVANG
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
ONGONG LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Live music and fine food, 6:30pm, Santa Ynez
Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays $2, 805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com
Enjoy wine and cheese pairings ★
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6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members Artists Exhibit Opening at Artiste Winery
888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com Featuring artwork by Craig Nelson, 1-3pm
Meet the artist and sample new releases.
ONGOING
6-8pm: Artist Reception with a culinary tour of
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
France, Italy, Spain & Portugal. Santa Ynez
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas
RSVP to 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
DECEMBER 1
ONGOING
Holiday Winemaker Dinner at Gainey Vineyard
Solvang Farmers’ Market Gourmet 5 course dinner held at the winery
Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm 6:30pm, $130, Santa Ynez, 888-424-6398
Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com www.gaineyvineyard.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS DECEMBER 1-2
Wine Tasting on the Patio Holiday Open House at Sunstone Vineyards
Live guitar music along with fine wines Find the perfect gift while enjoying mulled
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang spiced wine & ginger snap cookies.
11am-5pm, Santa Ynez, 805-688-9463
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
www.sunstonewoinery.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
DECEMBER 8
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guest Chef at Roblar Winery
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
Cooking School
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
Wonderful food and excellent wine
www.cachuma.com
5-8pm, $125, 805-686-2603, Santa Ynez
ONGOING www.roblarwinery.com
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
SANTA BARBARA
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
Nov 16-Jan 27, 2008: Color & Cloth ONGOING SUNDAYS
Dec 2: Annual Christmas Party Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry
NOVEMBER 30
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
Celebrate WinterFest at Lucas & Lewellen
www.sbaacs.com
Featuring Silver King Port & hors d’oeuvres
5-8:30pm, $20, Solvang, 888-777-6663 ONGOING
www.llwine.com Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 31
805-996-4946, Santa Barbara
Solvang Winterfest Celebration www.loberotheater.com
805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Ongoing festivities in the village of Solvang include: University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures
Nov 30: Tree lighting, Dec 1: Christmas Parade 805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
DECEMBER 1-2 Nov 28: Mr. Conservative
Pomegranate Festival & Dec 16: The Blind Boys of Alabama
Holiday Open House at Buttonwood ONGOING
Wine tasting and festive dishes Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour
11am-5pm, $7.50, 805-688-3032, Solvang Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
www.buttonwoodwinery.com 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
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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
Lectures & Readings at the
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org
Dec 11: From Shore to Shore
Dec 12: Men Against the Sea
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, Cachuma Lake Nature Center
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems
& caring for the environment, 1-2pm
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
www.cachuma.com, 805-688-4515
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
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through Dec 1: The Vedder Collection
• Ongoing through Jan 13: Gagliani:
Scores of Abstraction
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-966-4946, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com
Nov 30: Warren Miller’s “Playground”
Dec 8: Tom Russell
Dec 11: SB Chamber Orchestra
Dec 15-16: The NutCracker
Dec 15: Paporich Comedy Pet
ONGOING
Arlington Theatre
805-963-4408, Santa Barbara
Dec 1-2: Christmas Snoopy on Ice
Dec 8-9: the Nutcracker Ballet
Dec 13: Torri Amos
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
NOVEMBER 29
La Arcada Christmas Walk
Enjoy a tree filled court transformed into a
winter wonderland with strolling carolers, deli-
cious treats & Santa Claus too. 5-8pm
Santa Barbara, 805-966-6634
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
DECEMBER 7
55th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade
Enjoy marching bands, holiday floats, giant
balloons & the arrival of Santa Claus on his
festive sleigh, 6:30-8:30pm, 805-962-2209
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Steve Lohr
J. LOHR
VINEYARDS & WINES
by Mark Storer
S
elling wine in America is as much
marketing as it is anything else. The
competition is strong and there are a
lot of great wines from a lot of places. But
staying power, the ability to market your wine
and continue selling bottle after bottle takes
something special indeed. J. Lohr Vineyards
& Wines knows something about making
and selling wines as they’ve been doing it for
more than three decades.
Jerry Lohr first started planting vineyards
and making wine in Monterey County in
1972 and then in the Paso Robles region in
1988. In Paso, J. Lohr now grows 2,000 acres
of red wine grapes, making only red wines in
the area that UC Davis called “the next great
red wine region.” That was in the 1970s.
Now, the Lohr family is all involved in the
family business and Steve Lohr, Jerry’s son, is
vice president of planning and development.
Overseeing all of the vineyards and holdings
for J. Lohr from St. Helena in the Napa Valley
to Monterey County to Paso Robles, Steve’s
work keeps him constantly traveling and
constantly busy.
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Steve Peck and Jeff Meier
“I got involved right from the start, really,”
says Lohr. “I planted the first vineyards in
Monterey County when I was 10 years old
and so I’ve been around it a long while.”
Detouring to Stanford and earning degrees in
civil engineering and economics with careers
in construction and engineering along the
way, Steve has now come back to the fold,
along with sister Cynthia and brother
Lawrence, all of whom play roles in the
J. Lohr family business.
A boutique wine feel is what drives the
engine of J. Lohr. The size of the company,
however, allows them to have state-of-the-art
analytical facilities and labs and the result is a
marriage of old-world craftsmanship and
new-world techniques unique among wine-
makers.
Lohr wanted top talent to help manage the
extraordinary winemaking business of red
wines in Paso Robles. He found the right
person in Steve Peck, formerly of Brown-
Forman’s Five Rivers Winery. Peck’s strong
science and chemistry background from UC
Davis was a major factor in his coming to
J. Lohr. “We wanted someone with a strong
analytical background, but who also got the
feel of wine,” says Lohr. “It’s not often you
find someone with the combination of
science and feel like Steve has. We got the
right man.” Steve Peck – whose credentials
are long and honorable – works alongside Jeff
Meier, senior vice president of winemaking.
Together, they complete the company’s focus
on Paso Robles red wine.
The Paso Robles facility is responsible for
some truly extraordinary wines. Among them
is the J. Lohr Cuvée Series, wines that are
inspired by the blends of the Grand Cru
Chateau regions of France including Pauillac,
Pomerol and St. Emillion. “We’ll age those in
French oak anywhere from 24-30 months and
the result is a wine we think rivals the best of
the Grand Cru,” says Lohr. “We also make our
J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet here and
that is the number one selling Cab in the
United States – over $12 a bottle.”
“The diversity of climate and soils in Paso
and the quality and breadth of the wines here
are really what drew us,” says Lohr. He should
know, as one of the many hats he wears is a
board chair of Paso Robles Wine Country
Alliance. “We’re here to get the word out and
we’ll tour four to six cities in the U.S. a year
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with our grand tastings and trade

media events.” Steve was elected
to the position of board chair and
that honor has conferred upon
him a unique role. As a sort of
ambassador for not only J. Lohr,
but also Paso Robles wines in
general, Steve is living proof that
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines fits
right in with the family feeling of
Paso Robles wine growers.
The J. Lohr vineyards in Paso
Robles grow Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel,
Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit
Verdot. “We do a lot of blending
and we like to stay as traditional
as possible,” says Lohr. “The
grapes we’re growing here are as
good as or better than anywhere
else in the world.” Lohr should
know. With vineyards that span
the great growing regions of Cali-
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fornia, he’s had a chance to
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sample them all and Paso Robles
consistently ranks at the top.
The focus on only red wine in
Paso Robles has allowed J. Lohr
to become something of an
expert in the region. J. Lohr
wines that are grown here are an
extension of a winemaking tradi-
tion that goes back well before
those first vineyards in Monterey
County to a time when wine was
a family tradition, a family occu-
pation. Almost every winemaker
says that at some point or
another, wine is made in the
vineyard. Great grapes equal
great wine. Steve Lohr’s commit-
ment to spending some time
every week in the vineyards is
more proof of his family’s dedica-
tion to making those wines.
Visit the J. Lohr Paso Robles
Wine Center at 6169 Airport
Road, off of Highway 46 East,
daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
more information, call (805)
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Blend Your Passion for Wine and Art at Artiste
by Mark Storer
N
ew World and Old World wine classi-
fications have always been a little bit
at odds with one another. In France,
for example, one doesn’t buy a bottle of Pinot
Noir, one buys a bottle of Burgundy. Euro-
pean winemakers have always put an
emphasis on terroir, soil and land, not on
grape variety. New World winemakers have
made the grape varietal king and so buying
wines from either Old or New World
purveyors has become more of an education
than an exercise in choice.
Enter Bion Rice, whose family wine-
making foundations include Sunstone
Winery in Santa Ynez, and who decided that
while he learned winemaking in the New
World, it was the Old World idea of blending
and cuvee winemaking that intrigued him.
“The longer I spent in the winery learning the
craft and science of winemaking, the more
interested I became in the art of blending
wine. I found that blending really appealed to
my senses and was more creative.” Turning
from his roots at Sunstone to the Old World
art of blending wines, Rice began Artiste
Winery and Studio in downtown Santa Ynez.
Artiste is not just another winery, though
– as is evinced by Rice’s dedication to cuvee
blending rather than a focus on varietals.
“Artiste allows me to focus solely on quality,
without being ultimately concerned with
designating single-vineyards and political
appellations, or staying vintage and varietal
on the label,” he says. Still, that wasn’t the
entire basis for his focus.
Working together with artists, Rice devel-
oped, not only a unique winemaking facility,
but an artist’s studio as well. Rice built a
winery dedicated to using the highest quality
grapes to produce truly singular wines from
vineyards all over the state. He is, in essence,
using California as his pallet to create exotic
tastes for your palate. It’s a synergy borne of
the artistry of winemaking and thus, Artiste’s
name.
The winery’s showcase of local and world-
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‘ON HOLIDAY’ – An Exhibition of
Original Paintings by Craig Nelson
Opening celebration Saturday, December 1
The Signing Party from 1 to 3 p.m.
Evening Artist Reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a culinary tour of France, Italy, Spain,
and Portugal as you sample new wine
releases, then embark on a worldly and
heartfelt musical journey with live music
by Raggedy Ann of Santa Barbara.
Members $45 / Non-Members $55
R.S.V.P. 805-686-2626/events@artiste.com
renowned artists at the facility showing their
work is the lynchpin in this unique wine
studio. This month, Artiste will host the
paintings of Craig Nelson an artist known for
his rich, lush oil paintings, Nelson is a
favorite of many collectors including James
Garner, Neil Simon, The Toyota Corporation
and many others. His work will be displayed
at Artiste for all to see.
But it doesn’t stop with seeing other artist’s
work at Artiste. In the Santa Ynez tasting
studio, prepare to explore your own artistic
side as a public canvas is on display for each
customer to paint, draw or express their own
creativity while tasting premium California
cuvees. “That’s why we chose a salon setting
for our Tasting Studio, where visitors may
express themselves and share their opinions
with others,” says Rice. “In museums and
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galleries, visitors are expected to keep quiet
and to themselves.” At Artiste, however,
customers are encouraged to express not only
their own creativity, but their opinions and
thoughts about the wines they’re drinking. “I
hope Artiste opens people’s minds about
blends and helps them to trust and share
their own impressions,” Rice adds. At Artiste,
the subjective is celebrated, talked about and
shared.
The studio itself is a sort of monument to
the 1870s impressionist art movement in
France. The studio is designed to look like
the Hotely Baudy in Giverny, France where
the impressionist movement is thought to
have begun.
Each release from Artiste includes a
release from one of its many artists on the
label and is accompanied by a food pairing
and art show featuring those very paintings
and a discussion with the artist as well as
autographed bottles. The synergy of art and
wine comes full circle when the inspiration
within the bottle becomes the same inspira-
tion outside the bottle, on its label.
Rice’s unique blends, themselves an
homage to Old World wine blending tradi-
tions have given birth to beautifully crafted
wines such as Toretta. With a base of the
Italian varietal, Nebbiolo, Rice blends in
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a small bit of
Barbera. The Bordeaux combine with the
Cal-Itals and the result is now an Artiste
library wine.
Artiste goes where few other wineries have
chosen to go, directly into the art of wine-
making. But rather than make that art inac-
cessible and out of touch, Bion Rice, and the
rest of the Artiste crew, have brought the
artists and the winemakers right out in front
for all to see. Customers can even sit in on
Rice’s blending sessions and talk about the
choices he makes while he makes them. In
short, Artiste brings its art – and its wine – to
the people.
Artiste is located at 3569 Sagunto Street in
Santa Ynez. They are open from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily.
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Paso Robles Far Out Wineries Host Holiday Event

by Leah Kolt
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from 4 to 7 p.m. at Adelaida Cellars on 5805 Adelaida Road west of
Paso Robles.
“No seminars, just plenty of good wine, food and fun. We’ve
planned a very festive event to help our customers get into the holiday
spirit,” said owner Monica Villicana of Villicana Winery. “We all have
loyal customers who drive out this time of the year to stock up on our
wines for the holiday season. So we decided this would be a great way
to thank them and spend a little time with them.”
And this group of 16 boutique wineries from the western area of
the Paso Robles region knows how to throw a party. “The Far Out
Wineries do a good job with their special events,” says Stacie Jacobs,
the executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
Wine judge Mike Stepanovich, executive director of the Bakersfield
Wine Society, agrees. “I’m always up for a visit to the Far Out
Wineries. They’re not really that far away, literally speaking, but ‘far
out’ is a good description of their fun attitude.”
The wineries will be serving a full spectrum of cheer – offering two
to three great wines each, along with tasty appetizers and sparkling
conversation about your favorite topic – wine.
An added bonus for attendees will be a card that provides a special
10% discount on wine purchases and complimentary wine tasting at
any and all of the Far Out Wineries during the entire month of
December 2007.
Admission to the holiday event is $18. For reservations, contact
Judy at Norman Vineyards (805) 237-0138. Or for more information,
go to www.faroutwineries.com.
As they say, the Far Out Wineries are off the beaten path and worth
the drive.

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15º C Wine Shop & Bar Offers a World of Taste
by Leah Kolt
W
hen the 15º C Wine Shop & Bar openened last week, it
brought a world of taste to San Luis Obispo County. In addi-
tion to California wine labels, owners Ali Carscaden and
Allison Dominguez offer international wines, artisan beers, imported
sake and a mouth-watering array of gourmet foods.
Their shelves are bursting with a cornucopia of imported cheeses,
domestic and imported oils and vinegars, and even special salts,
honeys and cured meats.
Sensing a market gap in the northern half of SLO County, the
young entrepreneurs decided to open their adventurous boutique in
tiny Templeton, a few miles south of Paso Robles and just off Highway
101 at the intersection of Vineyard Drive.
The name of the shop refers to the ideal temperature for wine
cellars, according to Ali, a former Henry Wine Group sales rep and
certified sommelier who holds a master’s degree in agriculture from
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
“People in the U.S. are more familiar with the Fahrenheit equiva-
lent, of course (58º), but we felt the Celsius form better reflects our
international theme,” she explained.
The shop is optimally arranged with the non-alcoholic items up
front, affording patrons the convenience of leaving the bar to browse
while sipping their wine, beer or sake.
The juxtaposition of food and wine brings other advantages,
enabling customers to indulge in cheese and meat platters – or even
desserts – while searching for the perfect wine and food pairings. Of
course, Ali and Allison will also be glad to provide suggestions and
assistance. In fact, Allison has worked at some of the top restaurants
in the Western states.
Educational seminars, special ordering, chilled beverages and
snack-packs available for take-out, and “gift bundles” – their twist on
the traditional food and wine basket – are other distinctive features of
the shop.
Their broad selection of beverages includes many that are hard to
find in the county now – such as French Burgundy, sparkling sake and
European brews. Coupled with a high-tech, wine-preserving system,
it creates a truly unique tasting experiences for customers, who can
compare the local, state and international wines or sample a flight of
dessert wines with chocolates. “We’ll even be able to offer hundred-
dollar-a-bottle wines by the glass,” Ali said.
Since the women share a strong environmental ethic, they have
been working hard to make their business “as green as possible.”
Allison even holds a master’s degree in environmental science. “The
foot-thick concrete walls of our building help keep the shop at the
ideal temperature for wine storage, so we won’t need to use much
energy for that purpose,” she explained. “We also plan to offer organ-
ically produced wines and other ‘green’ food and beverages.”
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Ali Carscaden and Allison Dominguez
Of course, there will be a wine club. Three of them, in fact, each
with the option of choosing all red, all white or a combination. Club
benefits will include 10 percent off all wine, 10 percent off any wine
club reorders, 10 percent off classes and events and free tasting on
featured wines.
Wine Rack members will receive two bottles each month, not to
exceed $25. Subscribers to The Cellar receive six bottles each quarter,
with a $150 cap. “This is the club for those who like to drink wine as
well as do a little collecting on the side,” Allison explained.
The Cav is for the wine connoisseur who wants “only the most
exceptional selections that will wow anyone.” This level offers 12
bottles every three months, with a maximum cost of $500.
The dynamic duo even offer cellar consulting, for customers who
want to build or upgrade their existing facility. And they will provide
in-home wine events. “You pick the theme and the beverages, and
we’ll do the rest,” Ali said.
The combined expertise of the owners, along with their uniquely
diverse food and beverage selections, array of services and ideal loca-
tion, is what they hope will distinguish their business. “I always
wanted to have my own business,” said Allison, who worked along-
side a master sommelier in Vail, Colorado. “But restaurants have such
long hours. The wine shop is perfect.”
Ali had a similar yearning. In fact, she wrote the business plan for
the shop while studying at Cal Poly, where the two friends met. “It’s
just all fallen into place,” Ali said. “This is an exciting time to be doing
this. People are coming from around the world to taste and even make
wine here!”
15º C is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and
on Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information go
to www.15degreescwines.com.
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P erfect P airs
Grilled Rack of Lamb
Perfectly Paired with
Anglim Zinfandel
Just the mention of lamb to anyone who dabbles in wine
and food pairing would automatically elicit a response of the
traditional match: Bordeaux wine – or, when speaking of
domestic wine, a Meritage wine. These are wines that blend
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other traditional Bordeaux
grapes into a classic and elegant wine. But Paso Robles’
Anglim Winery kicked the intrigue up a notch, without sacri-
ficing elegance, with their 2005 Zinfandel from St. Peter of
Alcantara Vineyard. Its richness, bright fruit and notes of
cinnamon spice all bring out the earthy spiciness of the lamb.
Their simple, family-friendly grilled rack of lamb recipe with
grilled winter vegetables is the perfect dish for anyone who
loves “comfort food” on a cold night. If a lighter wine is your
preference, try their Anglim 2006 Rosé; this dry blend of
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Viognier has good body
and a spicy character that complements the meat.
Anglim Winery is a small, family-owned label producing
vineyard-designate varietals and blends. Case production is
3,000 to 4,000 cases a year using 100 percent French oak.
The tasting room is located at 740 Pine Street in downtown
Paso Robles, next to the Amtrak station. Tasting Hours are
Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday
from noon to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (805)
227-6813 or visit the website at www.anglimwinery.com.
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GRILLED RACK OF LAMB AND VEGETABLES
Submitted by Steve and Steffanie Anglim
We’re big believers in the notion that great food doesn’t have to be
complicated. We tend toward family-friendly, easy-to-prepare foods
with great flavors, and Steve loves the grill, so it’s a natural choice
for us. Steve prepared this rack of lamb for our recent Harvest
Festival Barbeque and received rave reviews (Sofia, our 3-year-old
daughter, ate three chops all by herself!) Add an assortment of
vegetables to round out the meal.
Rack of Lamb
Trim fat from the rack of lamb to expose 1 to 1-1/2 inches of bones
and about 1/8-inch of fat on meat. Alternatively, ask your butcher to
dress rack and trim excess fat from the ribs.
At least 3 hours before cooking (or up to the night prior), pat the
meat with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and rub in about
one-half ounce of Mediterranean herbs per rack. Cover and refrig-
erate. The herb blend we use includes rosemary, sage, lemon, dill
weed, fennel, garlic and marjoram. Google it...or try The Spice House
in Chicago.
Remove from refrigerator and allow meat to come to room tempera-
ture (about 1 hour).
Pre-heat grill, preferably with mesquite charcoal, until very hot.
Grill meat 3-5 minutes per side undisturbed, fat side first. Use tongs
to turn. Cook to 5 degrees below desired “doneness” based on
internal temperature (trust your thermometer). Remove from grill
and allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Grilled Vegetables
The assortment is really a preference issue – Steve loves asparagus,
Steffanie loves pumpkin and Sofia loves fingerling potatoes – so you
see how we choose. In all cases, we like to pre-cook the vegetables
somewhat (even up to a day before), and then finish on the grill; the
key is to not over cook or they’ll end up soggy.
Asparagus: steam in white wine (our Anglim 2005 Roussanne works
nicely) for 2 minutes; trim discolored ends, then grill to warm
Pumpkin / Winter Squash: lightly season with salt and pepper (and
a little cinnamon if you like), and roast in 350 degree oven for 20
minutes or so. Slice into wedges and finish on grill.
Fingerling Potatoes: brush with olive oil and season with salt,
pepper and rosemary; roast in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes –
finish on grill.
To serve: Slice chops and arrange meat and vegetables on a large
platter. Serve family style – fingers are the tool of choice at our
house – and enjoy!
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17th Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea in Paso Robles
On Saturday, December 15, the Downtown
Paso Robles Main Street Association will host
the 17th Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea for
the children of Paso Robles. Tickets go on sale
for this popular event on December 3.
Children bring their favorite teddy bears –
often in spectacular costumes – to the Teddy
Bear Tea, which will be held at the Paso
Robles Golf Club (1600 Country Club Dr.,
Paso Robles, CA) from 2 to 4 p.m. Seating is
limited.
Tickets may be purchased for $7 per child
and $13 per adult from the Main Street office
at 835 12th St., #D, Paso Robles, CA 93446
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(in the Norma’s Way alley). Parents must Mrs. Claus, the mischievous elves and Victo-
purchase a ticket for themselves if they wish rian Friends. Each ticket holder will receive a
to accompany their child. tea cup for a souvenir.
Special guests attending the Teddy Bear For more information, call (805) 238-
Tea will be the Snow Queen and King, Santa, 4103.
Celebrate the Holidays at the Traditional Light Parade
Don’t miss the 46th Annual Holiday Light Parade in Paso Robles on December 1 at 7 p.m.
The traditional event marks the arrival of Santa Claus in downtown Paso Robles. This year’s
theme is “Storybook Christmas.”
Children may talk with Santa at the Holiday House in the downtown park immediately
following the parade. As always, Santa comes equipped with free candy canes, and he will be
in residence at the Holiday House in the downtown city park until Christmas Eve.
For more information, visit the website at pasoroblesdowntown.org or call (805) 238-4103.
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A Better Life at Peachy Canyon
When Doug and Nancy Beckett, a couple of
school teachers looking for a better life, moved their
family to Paso Robles in 1982, they never envi-
sioned the life they would lead today.
The Beckett’s brand has become nationally
distributed in 48 states and select international
destinations. Their wines have been recognized in
many publications over the years. The November
2007 issue of Bon Appetit recommended the 2005
Westside & Snow Vineyard Zinfandels as the
perfect wine for holiday menus.
This coming year production is set for 84,000
cases, their largest production yet. In order to
secure premium fruit, Peachy Canyon sources
grapes from more than twenty local growers in the
Paso Robles AVA and 100 acres of their estate vine-
yards.
The winery is still headed by founding vintners
Doug and Nancy. Now, after years away from home,
both sons, Josh and Jake returned to Paso Robles
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and Peachy Canyon to work for the family business.
Josh has been with the winery for ten years and
has been the winemaker since 2003. Combining his
varied experiences with different winemakers and
regions, Josh keeps an open mind in order to create
the most exciting wines possible. Jake, the younger
son, wasn’t able to resist the lure of the family busi-
ness either. For years, Jake worked as the vineyard
manager over-seeing the four Peachy Canyon Vine-
yards and working with local growers to ensure
fruit quality. In 2005, Jake wanted to learn other
aspects of the business and joined the sales team.
Jake now is the General Sales Manager and travels
the country promoting the family brand.
Although Zinfandels dominate the Peachy
Canyon tasting menu, you will find Cabernets,
Merlots, and special blends that are available to
sample. Each wine possesses unique characteristics
with distinguished qualities. There are two tasting
rooms open to the public to sample current
releases.
The Old School House Tasting Room is located
on the corner of Bethel Road and Highway 46 West.
The quaint landmark attraction dates back to 1886
and is surrounded by a large grassy picnic area and
gazebo. The facility can be rented out for private
events and is a perfect locale for an outdoor
wedding amidst the vineyards. The Peachy Too
Tasting Room is located on 2020 Nacimiento Lake
Drive. Peachy Too is housed in a charming Swiss
Chateau approximately four miles west of Highway
101 and is open weekends only.
Visit www.peachycanyon.com for more informa-
tion.
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The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is gearing up for the Holiday
Friday Night Wine, Cheese and Crafts Evening. The group of 13
wineries will gather at Eagle Castle Winery Friday, December 7, from
6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person or $25 a
couple, tickets sold at the door. All 13 wineries will taste out award
winning wines. Cheese will be paired with each winery and holiday
baked goods will be available for tasting. Local Crafts will be related to
wine and the holidays will be displayed and available to purchase. The
Grapeline will be taking reservations for transportation to and from the
event. For more information, call 1-888-8-WINERY.
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 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.

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small family owned winery with a VINEYARD & WINERY
warm Hacienda-style tasting room.
Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
We invite you come and taste our
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
wines in the B & E Saloon that colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
overlooks the vineyard. Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Daily 11am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles
805-238-4815 Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
www.bevineyard.com 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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CASS VINEYARDS
The tasting room at Cass Vineyards, which opened in 2005, offers
a wonderful outdoor seating area under an ancient oak tree and a
small café where guest can sample delicious food paired with the
wonderful wines of Cass Vineyard and Winery.
The boutique winery is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth
the drive through some of the area’s most dramatic vistas. The winery
features award-winning, estate-grown Rhône varietals – such as Viog-
nier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah –
grapes perfectly suited to the warm, dry region. A unique feature of
winery is that all of the Rhône grapes grown are ENTAV certified.
ENTAV (Establissement National Technique pour l’Amelioration de
la Viticulture) is the national agency of France responsible for the
quality of wine grape varieties. More than 90% of all French Vine-
yards are started with ENTAV certified plants and are only recently
available in California. Cass wines are some of the very first wines
made from ENTAV grapes grown here.
Cass Vineyards and Winery is open Monday through Friday from
noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are
located at 7350 Linne Road in Paso Robles. For further information,
call 1-805-239-1730 or visit their website at www.casswines.com
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
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
STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,
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
2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles
805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBLES
Book and Author Fair
at Adelaida Cellars
Adelaida Cellars presents a Book & Author Fair at its Westside
Paso Robles wine estate from 1:30 to 5 p.m., December 8,
featuring a handful of nationally known, published authors.
Attendees will be able to engage writers as they present lectures
and “author go-rounds,” and have the opportunity to purchase
signed copies of their respective works on winemaking, vineyards,
cooking, travel and topics that are of interest to children. Admis-
sion is free. Guests 21 years of age and older will be able to taste
Adelaida’s critically acclaimed wines in the tasting room for a
small fee. Driving directions and author information are available
at www.adelaida.com.
Adelaida owner Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, the published author
of more than 70 books, conceived the book and author fair as a
way of connecting avid readers with authors living in their
community. “We have an interesting group of authors that the
public will enjoy meeting,” said Van Steenwyk. “The author go-
rounds will give guests – especially aspiring writers – a chance to
query authors on their work routines, influences and lifestyles.”
Not widely known, author go-rounds consist of questions and
answers between seated writers and a small semicircle of guests.
Participating authors include: Sheridan Warrick, the author of
The Way to Make Wine: How to Craft Superb Table Wines at
Home; freelance journalist Mira Advani-Honeycutt who writes on
food, wine, travel and arts. Her book, California’s Central Coast,
The Ultimate Winery Guide: from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles,
is available at major bookstores and amazon.com.; The two
authors of Paso Robles: An American Terroir, Dr. Thomas J. Rice
and Tracy G. Cervellone; Tony Johnston who has written more
than 100 books including the award-winning children’s titles: The
Wagon, Any Small Goodness and Bone by Bone by Bone; and
authors of the Cahoots Cookbook, Lisa Jones and Jim Subject.
Established in 1981, Adelaida Cellars is a family-owned and
operated vineyard and winery situated 16 miles from the Pacific
Ocean at 1,800 feet of elevation in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Its
highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varietals
and Zinfandel originate in two principal vineyards (HMR and
Viking) that are recognized for their chalky mountain soils,
temperate climates and long growing seasons. The winery offers
many interactive functions throughout the year: an inviting
tasting room, educational seminars, wine club events, winemaker
dinners, and seasonal festivals produced by the Paso Robles Wine
Country Alliance (pasowine.com).
Visit Adelaida Cellars at 5805 Adelaida Road, open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-676-1232.
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Spread Some Holiday Cheer – Give the Gift of Wine

On Thursday • Domaine Alfred, “It’s our turn to show DA love!” with $6 tasting
November 29th of DA wines, special food pairings, olive oil tastings, paintings by
from 5 to 7 p.m., local artists and 5% sale on all art work.
get in the spirit, 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo
taste wine and do (805) 541-WINE (9463), www.domainealfred.com
some shopping! • Join the team at Edna Valley Vineyard in celebrating the holi-
Local wineries will days. Come and try their newest releases with light appetizers and
be offering special great holiday gift ideas in the marketplace.
deals and special 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo (805) 544-5855
treats for your holiday shopping. www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
• At Baileyana and Tangent wineries receive special discounts on • Cross the naughty and nice off your holiday list with Ortman
library wines and enjoy holiday chocolate sampling. Family Vineyards’ wine specials. Light appetizers and desserts will
5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo be served.
(805) 269-8200, www.baileyana-tangent.com 3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo
• At Tolosa Winery come to Santa’s wine shop and enjoy holiday (805) 473-WINE (9463), www.ortmanvineyards.com
festivities with the Tolosa elves and receive discounts on wine and • Visit Sextant Wines for complimentary reserve tasting and special
merchandise! holiday discounts. Enter to win a holiday gift pack!
4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo 3536 S. Higuera, Suite 250, San Luis Obispo
(805) 782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com (805) 542-0133 • www.sextantwines.com

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• At Perbacco Cellars enjoy 20% discount on (805) 438-5015, www.pozovalley.com
all wines as well as tasty treats! • At Salisbury Vineyards’ Schoolhouse in Avila Valley deck the
1850 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo halls of the schoolhouse and enjoy holiday inspired appetizers
(805) 787-0485 • www.perbaccocellars.com paired with Salisbury Wines. They will be pouring their private
• Enjoy Talley Vineyards wines and light hors d’oeuvres reserves and offering an extra festive discount!
along with special savings on select wines! 6985 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo
3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande (805) 595-WINE (9463), www.salisburyvineyards.com
(805) 489-0446, www.talleyvineyards.com • Join Claiborne & Churchill for some holiday treats and compli-
• Celebrate the Season with treats and specials at mentary wine tasting and holiday specials on wine and tasting
Cerro Caliente Cellars room merchandise.
831-A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road (Hwy. 227), San Luis Obispo
(805) 544-2842, www.cerrocalientecellars.com (805) 544-4066 • www.claibornechurchill.com
• Come visit Pozo Valley’s new tasting room just minutes from San • Join Saucelito Canyon Vineyards for some early holiday cheer,
Luis Obispo and enjoy 20% off case discounts and food sampling tasting of the Late Harvest Zinfandel and tasty holiday treats.
from Bonnie Maries Catering! Offering savings, mix-and-match wine gift packs and holiday gift
2200 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita baskets.
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo
(805) 543-2111 • www.saucelitocanyon.com
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Tasting Room
of the Week:
by Mark Storer
SCOTT CELLARS How did I want to do it?” The soul-searching
led to an impromptu job at a wine market. “I

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all colors adorn an 800-square-foot wanted to be a winemaker, but I’d never done
tasting room that is something of the anything like it before. So, first, I wanted to
American dream come true. Scott learn how to sell it.” The job at the store led
Cellars, the brainchild of Peter Fraser (middle to a job with a distributor and even at one
name, Scott), in Los Olivos is a boutique point, a job selling the infamous “2-buck
winery with a no-nonsense practical dreamer Chuck” brand, Charles Shaw – before it
at its helm. He built the wood bar himself became a household name.
and the pictures on the wall are photos he Eventually, Fraser talked himself into a job
took himself of the vineyards where he as winemaker at Leeward Winery in Ventura.
sources his grapes. With no experience as a winemaker, he was
“I was living in Los Angeles in 1992 when self-taught in every facet of the business. “I
the riots hit,” recalls Fraser. “I simply sat and called up UC Davis and bought all the books
re-evaluated my life. What did I want to do? that someone in the oenology program would

To Hwy. 101
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buy – and I made wine at home. That’s how I learned.” No mentors, market. You can’t have one without the other,” Fraser says. Scott
no great winemaking god in the background of his life, Peter Fraser Cellars is indeed an American dream, created by a man with a prac-
decided what he wanted to be and worked hard to become that. That tical vision for what he wants who answers to his own instincts. It is
led him and his wife, Jennifer to San Marcos Avenue in Los Olivos indeed a New World at Scott Cellars.
where Scott Cellars was born. Taste the wines of Scott Cellars at the tasting room, 2933 San
Producing about 1,000 cases of wine a year, Fraser’s plan calls for Marcos Avenue in Los Olivos, Thursday through Monday from noon
him to increase slowly and at intervals. “I am a one-man show. I am to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 686-5450.
the Owner, Winemaker, Tasting Room Manager, Marketing Manager,
Sales Manager. and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer,” he says. Jennifer,
an administrator for a medical insurance company in nearby Santa Santa Barbara
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made spicy crab bisque paired with his Pinot Gris is one of the best (34 miles, see page 26) Kalyra Winery
Winery
meals he’s had.
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1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X ★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 ★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By ★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 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 ★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu
739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt
★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526
★ Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles
★ Donati Family Vineyards – Templeton Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 Daily 11am-5pm X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Halter Ranch Vnyd – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5
Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Harmony Cellars – Harmony Daily
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
Casa de Caballos – Templeton Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Daily 11-5 X X 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5
★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles ★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
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Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X X Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
★ J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
★ J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-6 X X 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By ★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X 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
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily ★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily Pianetta – Paso Robles By
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Appt X X X Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm, Fr-Sa 11-7 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Kukkula – Templeton By
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
Venteaux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X Vihuela Winery – Templeton Sa-Su
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X Vina Robles – San Miguel By
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su
Mc Clean Vineyards – Templeton By
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
★ Midlife Crises – Paso Robles Th-Mo Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su ★ Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 York Mountain – Templeton Daily
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

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SAN LUIS OBISPO S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
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 Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
★ Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X

Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
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
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 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 Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily ★ Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
555 El Camino Real; 805-546-1088 Appt 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
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2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X

Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X X Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X S A N TA B A R B A R A
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-5 X X Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
805-736-9957 Appt X X Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X ★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
805-686-0850 Appt Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X S A N TA Y N E Z
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205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
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6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
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9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415
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