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Chandra Grant P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433 Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674 [email protected]

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Maria Olascoaga Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax707-938-3674 [email protected]

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Cathy Gore Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674 Email [email protected]

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Dan Zimmerman Direct 707-938-3734 [email protected]

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Sarah Flickinger San Luis Obispo, CA Phone 805-252-5440 [email protected]

Michael Cervin, Leah Kolt, Len Napolitano, Charles Neave, Mark Storer, Janis Switzer

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBLES ★ ★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Local winemaker featured each week. 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com • August 6: Grey Wolf • August 13: Crooked Road • August 20: Clayhouse Vineyard • August 27: Victor Hugo ★ ★ ONGOING SATURDAYS IN AUGUST Paso Art, Wine & Song (PAWS) Enjoy local art & music & follow the PAWS flags to enjoy the fruits of 15 local winemakers. 5-7pm, 805-238-4013, Downtown Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Try gourmet food paired with fine wine 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles www.meridianvineyards.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 Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. 11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles

★ AUGUST 9 ★ Rotary Winemakers’ Invitational Cookoff Taste the tempting fare grilled for your dining pleasure and enjoy the wines the chefs have selected to pair with their culinary creations. 6-9pm, $75, 805-226-5674, Paso Robles [email protected] River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa ★ AUGUST 9 ★ Reception for Buckaroo Artist Deborah Kunic at Café Vio Enjoy fine art, local wine & piano music Western & wine art gallery in Café Vio 7pm, 805-237-2722, Paso Robles www.cafevio.biz

★ ★ AUGUST 10 Library Tasting at Adelaida Cellars Enjoy tastings with tapas-style food pairings 11am-1pm, $25/free to wine club, 805-2398980 www.adelaidacellars.com

AUGUST 16 Pig Roast at Tablas Creek Celebrate the approaching harvest 6pm, $55, 805-237-1231, Paso Robles www.tablascreek.com

AUGUST 10 Justin Wine Society Golf Tournament 2008 Benefit for the Wellness Community Central Coast includes green fees, cart, goodie bag, wine tasting & awards BBQ, www.justinwine.com 8am, $200, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles

★ ★ ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST Buckaroo Artist Deborah Kunic at Café Vio Enjoy fine art, local wine & piano music Western & wine art gallery in Café Vio Open daily, 805-237-2722, Paso Robles www.cafevio.biz

★ ★ AUGUST 10 Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars Old time music featuring New 5 Cent 1-4pm, free, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com

★ AUGUST 8 ★ Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Featuring music by Dac and Friends 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com ★ ★ AUGUST 9 Dinner & A Movie at EOS Featuring “A Walk in the Clouds” 7:30pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles [email protected], www.eosvintage.com

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★ AUGUST 16 ★ Sylvester Winery Summer Concert Series Open Mic Night! 5:30pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles www.sylvesterwinery.com AUGUST 16 Hawaiian BBQ at Doce Robles Winery Chef Jeffery will fix a great meal & enjoy entertainment by Paul Calvin 6pm, 805-227-4766, Paso Robles

★ ★ AUGUST 10 Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Series at Adelaida Tastings that focus on winemaking techniques 11am, 805-239-8980x14, [email protected] $25, free to members, www.adelaida.com

★ ★ ONGOING THURSDAYS IN AUGUST Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Cha-Cha & Tango Learn to dance & show what you have learned during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Winery hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com

★ AUGUST 16 ★ Cinema E Vino Paradiso at Cass Vineyards Featuring The Graduate 6:30pm, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com

AUGUST 9 Concert at Martin Weyrich Featuring Larry Carlton 6pm, $45, 805-512-4161, Paso Robles www.brownpapertickets.com

ONGOING Estrella Warbird Museum Fascinating collection of military aircrafts 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles www.ewarbirds.org

★ ONGOING IN AUGUST ★ Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Featuring Diana Mendoza 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com

★ AUGUST 16 ★ Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi Featuring the music of ZZAH 6-9pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles $5, free to Lakeside members & one guest

★ ★ AUGUST 10 Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Series at Adelaida Cellars Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 11am, limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 $25, free to wine club members, Paso Robles [email protected], www.adelaida.com ★ AUGUST 15 ★ Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Featuring music by Funk 30 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles, www.riosecowine.com AUGUST 15-16, SEPTEMBER 19-20 Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social Complimentary wine ice cream sample will be offered with award-winning wines. 11am-5pm, 888-343-3445, Chumeia www.chumeiavineyards.com ★ AUGUST 16 ★ Rhône Blending Party at Opolo Every new “blend master” will get to blend their own magnum of red wine to take home. 3pm, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles www.opolo.com

★ AUGUST 16-17 ★ Basil Festival Two days of basil beer, pesto contest, great wine, live music, family fun & more! Benefit for Paso Robles Boys Club of America 12-8pm, 805-238-0845, Lone Madrone Paso Robles, www.lonemadrone.com AUGUST 16 & 17 Shakespeare Under the Moon Two plays performed by the Independent Players. Bring the whole family and take along a picnic, blankets, low-back chairs and your jackets. Wine will be available for purchase. 6:30pm, Free, www.prcity.com Centennial Park, Paso Robles

★ AUGUST 23 ★ Pre-Harvest Summer Bash for Cass Wines Wine Club Big summer party with music by Lisa O’Kane 5pm, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com ★ ★ AUGUST 24 Library Tasting at Adelaida Cellars Enjoy tastings with tapas-style food pairings 11am-1pm, $25/free to wine club, 805-239-8980 Paso Robles, www.adelaidacellars.com ★ ★ AUGUST 24 Wine Show Mania at EOS Fun game show with prizes! 12-5pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles [email protected], www.eosvintage.com ★ AUGUST 29 ★ Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery Unwind out on the Garden Terrace as Robert Hall continues their Friday night music series. The evening includes music, a glass of wine & a light dinner. 6-9pm, $25/$20 Cavern Club 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com ★ ★ AUGUST 30 Live Comedy at EOS Featuring Lizette Mizelle 7:30pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles [email protected], www.eosvintage.com ★ ★ AUGUST 30 Rhône Blending Party at Opolo! Join Opolo in the barrel room and blend. Every new “blend master” will get to blend their own magnum of red wine to take home. An “expert tasting panel” will judge your wines. The winner takes home an etched double magnum of their unique Opolo blend! www.opolo.com 3pm, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles

★ ★ AUGUST 17 Free Concert at EOS Featuring Jody Mulgrew 11am-3pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles [email protected], www.eosvintage.com

★ ★ ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Featuring Lori T 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com

★ ★ AUGUST 22 Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Featuring music by ZZAH 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com

★ ★ ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Samba & Mambo Learn to dance & show what you have learned during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Winery hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com

★ ★ AUGUST 22 Vina Robles Winery Summer Concert Series 2008 Featuring San Luis Jazz 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles ★ ★ AUGUST 23 Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring Peppino D’Agostino. Purchase tickets early this event sells out quickly. 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ AUGUST 23 Fourth Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival Enjoy oils, olive oil tastings, soaps, gourmet foods and more. Juried arts & crafts, samples of olive oil ice cream & wine tasting too! 10am-5pm, 805-239-7500, Paso Robles www.pasoolivefestival.com

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★ ★ SEPTEMBER 5 Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary Weekend Celebrate 25 years of Dam Fine Wines! 11am-6pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com ★ SEPTEMBER 6 ★ Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary Celebration Enjoy complimentary tacos, pizza and sweet treats. Castoro Cellars thanks all their loyal supporters for a wonderful 25 years. Eat, drink and listen to the Tex Mex Blues of Grammy Winner Louie Ortega 12-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS ★ SEPTEMBER 6 ★ Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves Featuring guest Chef Doug Levy of Feast Restaurant in Arizona 6pm, $150pp/$120pp Cellar Club, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com ★ SEPTEMBER 13 ★ Release Party at Vihuela Winery Celebrate great wine & music with a new wine and a new CD by Spanish guitar trio Incendio $50, 805-835-4304, Paso Robles www.vihuelawinery.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 13 Hwy 46 West Wineries Present – The 5th Annual West Fest Wine & Blues Festival 2008 Enjoy fine wines from the 15 wineries of Hwy 46 West while listening to the Guy Budd Band. Chef Paul from the Courtyard Marriott will be cooking an oak-fired tri-trip meal. Ticket includes admission to the blues festival, dinner & wine club discounts at all participating wineries for the entire weekend. A silent auction and live auction will go on during the event where you can go home with great wine packages. 4-7pm, $45, 805-239-1918 Peachy Canyon Winery, Templeton [email protected] www.paso46westwineries.com ★ ★ Featuring the following wineries: Peachy Canyon Winery, www.peachycanyon.com Castoro Cellars, www.castorocellars.com Grey Wolf Cellars, www.greywolfcellars.com Rocky Creek Cellars, www.rockycreekcellars.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 13 Ancestor Release Celebration Dinner at Halter Ranch Held in the rustic simplicity of their historic barn featuring Chef Jeffery Scott 6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles www.halterranch.com SEPTEMBER 13 Harvest & Winemaking Seminar Seminar & lunch at Tablas Creek $20, 805-237-1231, Paso Robles www.tablascreek.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 14 Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars Free concert featuring Sleepy Guitar Johnson Bring a picnic & enjoy wine tasting & great music 805-DAM-FINE, Templeton, www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 20 Flights & Bites Hwy 46 East Wineries celebrate wine month & gather for a fun night of wine, cheese & gourmet bites. 6pm, $30, 805-226-8099 Paso Robles, www.pasowine46east ★ SEPTEMBER 26 ★ Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery Wrap up your summer vacation at Robert Hall Winery’s Sunset Wine Down series. Enjoy live music on the Garden Terrace, award-winning wine and great food. 6–9pm, $25pp / $20 Cavern Club Reservations required: 805-239-1616 ext. 24 [email protected], Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com

★ SEPTMEBER 26 ★ Vina Robles Winery Summer Concert Series 2008 Featuring Sugar Daddy Swing Kings 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 27 Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso at Castoro Cellars 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com ★ SEPTEMBER 27 ★ 4th Annual Harvest Party Enjoy new releases, winery tours, live music & more at the Donati Family Vineyard Hospitality Center, 1-5pm, 805-238-0676, Templeton www.donatifamilyvineyard.com ★ ONGOING IN OCTOBER ★ Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Swing & Fox Trot Learn to dance & show what you have learned during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Winery hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com ★ ★ OCTOBER 24 Vina Robles Winery Summer Concert Series 2008 Featuring Sean Wiggins 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles OCTOBER 17-19 Italian Cars & Food Celebrazione Featuring catering by Café Roma 7pm, $120 pp/$90pp wine club, 805-238-2520 www.martinweyrich.com

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1 Peddler’s Faire in Cayucos Find a bargain in a fun atmosphere in view of the ocean! 9am-4pm, 805-995-1200, Cayucos AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 1 Art in the Park Arts & crafts, fine art, jewelry and more! 10am-5pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay

SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING TUESDAYS 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste Weekly drink specials 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Tastings with the winemaker 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com ★ ★ SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27 Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery Enjoy 4 estate wines paired with 4 artisan cheeses offered in the gorgeous Heritage Room 11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • Aug 8, 9: Little Women • Sept 18: Frank Caliendo

ONGOING The San Luis Obispo Art Center Permanent collection and constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in all media – paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcenter.org ONGOING WEEKENDS Live Music at Mother’s Tavern Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music, most Sundays, too! Call for schedules. 805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo www.motherstavern.com ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo Site of first commercial winery in the area. 10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo www.slochs.org/dallidet ONGOING Lectures & Art at California Polytechnic State University 805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu ONGOING Automobilia Museum Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with many other antiques relating to transportation 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo ONGOING Hearst Castle Tours Experience grand reflections from the 1930s $30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo www.hearstcastle.com

CAYUCOS & MORRO BAY ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.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 Adventures with Nature Docent guided walks Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon. 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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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 FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Live music, wine and food 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo ONGOING A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter. 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com AUGUST 9 An Evening in Monaco An extravaganza of gaming, glitz and glamour. Pacific Repertory Opera’s resident artists will perform for an evening for all the senses! Play games or if gaming isn’t your thing, pamper yourself with spa demonstrations. Enjoy an art exhibition and silent auction. Also tempt your palate with delectable hors d’oeuvres and Central Coast wines. 7pm, $75, 805-541-5369 San Luis Opispo, www.propera.org

ATASCADERO ONGOING Movies in the Park at the Sunken Gardens Bring the family & enjoy a movie in the park on the giant screen, 805-461-5000 www.atascadero.org • August 16: Surf’s Up • August 23: Charlotte’s Web • August 30: Shrek the Third

★ SEPTEMBER 7 ★ Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 21 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com ★ ★ OCTOBER 2 Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts and clothing from local artists and designers. The evening will have an exciting theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music. 5:30-8:30pm $25, $20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE ★ OCTOBER 5 ★ Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com ★ ★ OCTOBER 19 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com

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ONGOING SUNDAYS Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Artists paint & present their work 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier

ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31 Artwork by Herbert Evans Macdonald at Morovino Winery The work of this nationally acclaimed & awardwinning artist is on display at the winery. 12-5pm, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach

ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org

★ AUGUST 7 ★ Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors d’oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts and clothing from local artists and designers. The evening will have an exciting theme with guest vendors, chefs & live music. 5:30-8:30pm $25/$20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE ★ ★ AUGUST 10 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com ★ SEPTEMBER 4 ★ Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts and clothing from local artists and designers. The evening will have an exciting theme with guest vendors, chefs & live music. 5:30-8:30pm $25/$20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE Avila Beach, www.salisburyvineyards.com

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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 ONGOING Clark Center for Performing Arts 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande www.clarkcenter.org • August 15: “What’d I Say” The Ray Charles Story • August 30: Highway 101 ONGOING Village Summer Concert Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs & blankets and enjoy a variety of music. 1-3pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande Bandstand on the Village Green • August 10: Sligo Rags (Celtic) • August 24: SLO County Band & Maestro Brass • September 7: SLO Blues Society • September 21: SLO Mambo and The Pat Cormick Group

OCEANO ONGOING The Great American Melodrama 805-489-2499, Oceano www.americanmelodrama.com • Ongoing through September 20: Showdown at Slick Rock Ranch

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Elegant excursions with 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 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria www.smvrhm.org/museum ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1 Photo Contest at Riverbench Winery Submit your photos of the Riverbench Winery Win a gourmet wine and food tasting for 10! 805-937-8340, Santa Maria www.riverbench.com ONGOING THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Friday Nite “Wine” Downs at Cottonwood Canyon. Come out the 3rd Friday of every month through September and the second Friday in October to “Wine” Down your work week to the sounds of live music & enjoy a glass of your favorite Cottonwood wine. For band listings visit www.cottonwoodcanyon.com, Santa Maria 5:30-8:30pm, 805-937-VINE AUGUST 10 Free Summer Concert in the Park Featuring Louie Ortega 2-4pm, 805-925-0951, Santa Maria Rotary Centennial Park AUGUST 16 2008 Harvest Seminar & Adopt-A-Vine Club at Riverbench Winery Walk the vineyards, analyze the grapes and play a part in the 2008 harvest! Lunch and wine tasting is included. 10am-1pm $50/$40 wine club, 805-937-8340, Santa Maria AUGUST 17 Day of Fun at Waller Park Enjoy a Santa Maria-style BBQ cook-off, a car show, gymnastic demonstrations & more! 805-937-8521, Santa Maria

★ ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 ★ Art Show at Carina Cellars Featuring Katie Desrochers 11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos www.carinacellars.com ONGOING THURSDAYS Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com • August 21: South African Tasting Journey 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 ★ AUGUST 8 ★ Artist Reception at Carina Cellars Featuring Katie Desrochers 5:30-7pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos www.carinacellars.com ★ ★ AUGUST 9 Sommelier Club Wine Reception Wine club only event at Carina Cellars featuring library wine pairings prepared by Chef Pascal of the River Grill. This event is limited to 30 members. RSVP. 5-7pm, 805-688-2459 Los Olivos, www.carinacellars.com AUGUST 16 Quick Draw! 2008 Art Competition A 45-minute time frame for artists, a BBQ & a live auction at high noon, 805-688-1222 Los Olivos, www.losolivosca.com AUGUST 22 Winemaker Dinner at Los Olivos Café Featuring Jonata Winery 6pm, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com

SANTA YNEZ 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 Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks - Janeway Carriage House Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch days. 12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org

SANTA MARGARITA ONGOING Spring Flowers Nature Hike Guided hike with trained horticuluralist $15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita

LOS OLIVOS ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks Free movie & snacks with discussion 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org

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SECOND THURSDAY Wine Impressions at Artiste Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory evaluation & discussion by region. 7-9pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez www.artiste.com ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez www.chumashcasino.com • August 14: Rodney Carrington • August 21: Glen Campbell

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park 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 ONGOING Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com Santa Ynez AUGUST 8 Cinema E Vino Paradiso at Gainey Vineyard Featuring Chicago $75, 805-238-0095, Santa Ynez www.cinemaevino.com

LOMPOC ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com AUGUST 29 Cruise Night in Lompoc Enjoy watching all types of cars cruise by. 5-7pm, 805-875-8108, Lompoc AUGUST 30 7th Annual Car Show Cool cars, silent auction, live music, pedal car drag race & more! 9am-3pm, 805-875-8108 Lompoc

AUGUST 29 Summer Fridays Wine & Cheese Pairing Enjoy a special wine and cheese pairing where they pair four select wines with artisan cheeses and live music. 6-8pm, $20 805-686-9336, Lucas & Lewellen, Solvang

SANTA BARBARA ONGOING SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry 10am-6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier www.sbaacs.com ONGOING TUESDAYS Discussions & Coffee Tastings Get insider info on up & coming books, music and movies with coffee tasting too, Santa Barbara 805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting with the Winemakers 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections each week, 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535 Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com ONGOING Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater Guided tours upon request 805-996-4946, Santa Barbara www.loberotheater.com

ONGOING Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks at Cachuma Lake Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer. 805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org

ONGOING Solvang Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com

ONGOING Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

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 Wine Dinners at Wine Cask 6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com • August 28: Talley Vineyards • September 25: Departures • October 23: Jaffurs Wine Cellars • November 20: November Ampelos Winery

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ONGOING WEEKENDS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com ONGOING Elverhoj Museum of History & Art Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS Junior Ranger Program Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment 1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Nature Center www.cachuma.com ONGOING Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to make works of art! Tues-Sat, 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS First Thursday Art, cultural events & fine 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 August 17: It's All About Me: California Artists’ Self Portraits • Ongoing through November 2: African Dinosaur – Interactive exhibit 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 Surfing Lessons Enjoy an exciting day in the water, Santa Barbara 805-898-0671, www.sbadventureco.com AUGUST 15-17 The 2008 Woodies at the Beach Fun car show including a no-host dinner & cocktails, a morning cruise & more. Stearns Wharf Saturday show: 9am-3pm, Santa Barbara www.nationalwoodieclub.com/chapter_sbarb.htm AUGUST 16 A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor Variety show that features unforgettable comedy sketches & eclectic acoustic music 7pm, $37.50-$67.50, 805-962-7411 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bowl AUGUST 16-17 International Dance, Art & Music Festival Enjoy dance, art, music, dance lessons, food, crafts & more from around the world 11am-7pm, 805-966-6950, Santa Barbara www.sbdancealliance.org/festival AUGUST 21 Santa Barbara Museum of Art Nights Enjoy art, music, martinis, outrageous one night-only interactive happenings & redefine what it means to engage with art. 5:30-8pm, $35, 805-963-4364 Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara AUGUST 24 Santa Barbara Brazilian Food & Music Series Music by Sambajah & DJ Piatan with delicious Brazilian food & drinks offered for sale. 4pm, $7, 818-508-8753, 500 Anacapa St.

ONGOING Lobero Theatre 805-963-0761, www.lobero.com • August 8: A Wedding • August 11: Canadian Brass • August 12: Chamberfest Recital • August 16: David Sanborn Band

ONGOING AUGUST 10 Ty Warner Sea Center Old Mission Santa Ines Fiesta Explore creatures of the sea A full day of food, fun as the historic 1804 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Mission hosts folklorico dancers, mariachis & Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History more in a celebration of the Valley’s rich cultural www.sbnature.org/seacenter heritage, 11am-7:30pm, 805-688-4815 Solvang, www.missionsantaines.org/home ONGOING SATURDAYS Cachuma Lake Nature Walk AUGUST 23 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show 10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara More than 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles Cachuma Lake Nature Center from all over California www.cachuma.com 8am-4pm, 805-688-6112, Solvang

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ARROYO ROBLES WINERY A Shore Thing

by Michael Cervin

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akersfield isn’t that far from Paso Robles, at least as the crow flies, but the two regions are vastly different in terms of most everything, including wine. Quite frankly, there aren’t any wines in Bakersfield. But Paso, now that’s a different story. Bob Shore grew up in Bakersfield and is the kind of guy who can do anything well. Originally in the oil and gas business as a petroleum engineer, he moved into farm management using his background in earth sciences, then into wine. His tasting room in downtown Paso Robles could not be more perfectly sited for its needs. The prime location is bright and airy, with large windows looking into the park. Currently producing about 3,500 cases, Bob’s wines are well priced and promoted by word of mouth. The goal is to reach about 6,000 cases and with distribution currently in 30 states, he’s well on his way to achieving that goal, too. Arroyo Robles opened their tasting room in March of 2006. But their foray into wine began much earlier. Bob was born and raised

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in Bakersfield and got into the gas and oil business, “for thirty successful years,” he said. During that time he toyed with homemade beer and wine, but didn’t take it too seriously. But then the opportunity arose for he and his brother to go into business together, and they bought a lab in Visalia, California that focused on soil, pedial and water analysis, predominately for the agriculture industry in California’s fertile Central Valley. “We quickly gravitated toward supporting the wine industry, recommending rootstock, nutrient programs and high altitude photography for soil mapping,” Bob said. They parlayed the business into being consultants across the state for both large and small wineries. They originally bought a vineyard across the street from Tobin James as an experimental vineyard to employ different growing techniques such as trellising, canopy management and stressing the vines. But again timing played a roll. The chance to sell the property at a nice profit arose and they used the funds from that sale to buy their current vineyard off San Marcos Road. Then in 1997, they were asked if they wanted some Merlot fruit from Bien Nacido Vineyard. “We made 55 www.winecountrythisweek.com

cases of fabulous Merlot,” Bob said. From there it was only a matter of time before they launched their own label. Located directly across from Paso Robles’ downtown historic city park, Arroyo Robles offers wine of course, but also a plethora of other items in their well stocked tasting room, including books, multiple gift items and maple syrup and pancake mix – a sort of homage to a property they owned back in Vermont. Even now they offer a pancake breakfast before all the major wine festivals in town. One of their former properties was studded with oak trees and had an arroyo, (a Spanish term for creek) running through it, so the name flowed quite easily. The tree itself is actually a specific tree, one of the many oaks that line Highway 46, though it’s on someone else’s property. Arroyo Robles is family owned and they are proud of it. “There are some real pluses in working with my kids, my wife and grandson. Being a family owned business, it’s a little more real, we all pick grapes, crush them and move barrels around,” Bob confided. He paused and thought for a

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS moment about his last comment. “There are times when being a winemaker is priceless.” Bob’s wife Tanis and their kids Jason and Brianna are hard at work under Bob’s direction. A broad portfolio of wine is made by Bob including the standard offerings like Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Syrah, but they have also branched off into Viognier, Tempranillo, two Rosés and several Ports. Not one to rest on his laurels, Bob also produces two sparkling wines, one of which is a sweet almond sparkler. And the people keep coming. One day when Bob was manning the tasting room, he mentioned the diversity of people who showed up to taste Arroyo Robles wines. “Recently in the tasting room on the same day I had people from England, Atascadero, Florida, Chicago, New Jersey and the Bay Area.” Perhaps it’s reminiscent of the movie Field of Dreams: If you make it, they will drink it. And Paso Robles is bulging with new wineries. “The more people that come here to make really good wine only benefits Paso Robles,” Bob believes. His own approach to wine is low key and modest. “If you can make bread and wash dishes, you can make wine,” he advises. Certainly it’s not that simple, but fortunately, Bob Shore and his family keep the rest of us happy by consistently producing great wines with a local influence. Their tasting fees are only $5 and that charge is applied to any wine you purchase in the tasting room. Arroyo Robles is easily accessible from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at 739 12th Street in downtown Paso Robles. Phone 1-877-759-WINE or visit www.arroyorobles.com.

Fine Wine... Fine Art... Fine Food 1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles www.vihuelawinery.com 805.226.2010

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ANGLIM WINERY by Leah Kolt

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t all started in January when Anglim Winery’s 2005 Viognier earned a gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Then midway through the year, their 2005 Zinfandel and Grenache wines each won a gold medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition – one of the largest and most influential international wine competitions in the country. Further acclaim came when Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate magazine gave their 2006 Viognier an “outstanding” 90-point rating. “It is great to have our wines win such recognition, but it’s also a wonderful experience to see people enjoying them in our tasting room and get their feedback,” said Steffanie Anglim. The critically acclaimed 2006 Viognier was made from grapes grown in the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria. “They are widely considered to be a top producer. Their fruit is beautiful,” Steve Anglim said. “The Viognier grapes had a remarkable core of acidity balanced with ripe fruit flavors.” Fermented cold, the Viognier was evenly distributed in three types of containers: neutral French oak barrels, stainless steel barrels and stainless steel tanks. The result is characteristics of apricots and honeysuckle tones balanced by a hint of tangerine blossom and a mineral finish. It is still available – but probably not for long – at $24 a bottle. The fruit for the award-winning 2005 Anglim Zinfandel came from St. Peter of Alcantara Vineyard, a small estate on the west side near Templeton. A rich and lively wine, the Zin was made the way Zinfandel used to be made, according to Steve, and has “a bright fruit core, with a richness and

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complexity that comes from the dry-farm process, which concentrates the flavor.” Although the 2005 Zinfandel is sold out, Anglim has just released the 2006 vintage. The highly touted Grenache is still available, also for $24 a bottle. This “fruity and spicy” blend contains 20 percent Syrah. “It was one of my Holy Grails. Grenache grapes can be both frustrating and rewarding. They want to overproduce, which dilutes the intensity, so I had to find growers who don’t allow that to happen. Then I added some Syrah for depth and structure, and a little more color,” Steve explained. When you visit Anglim Winery’s tasting room in downtown Paso Robles, located a few blocks off the park at 740 Pine Street, not only do you get to sample award-winning wines, but you also get a taste of history. Located in the old Paso Robles railroad depot, the tasting room contains the original flooring and windows of the old train station and attracts a number of train buffs, in addition to wine lovers. It all makes for a lively atmosphere, Steffanie says. “We want people to feel comfortable in our tasting room, whether they are new to wine tasting or old pros.” On three Saturday nights in August – 16, 23 and 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. – you will also find working artists and live music in the tasting room, as Anglim Winery participates in the Paso Art, Wine and Song event going on at all of the downtown wineries. Drop by any Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Sunday when it’s open from noon to 6 p.m. You can also make an appointment for almost any time by calling (805) 227-6813 or emailing [email protected]. For more information, visit www.anglimwinery.com.

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Wineries of Highway 46 East Present an Evening of Flights and Bites Celebrate the “Spirit of Wine” during the Summer Esprit du Vin – Saturday, September 20 Celebrate California Wine Month and gather for an amazing weekend honoring the collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Paso Robles wineries located along Highway 46 East. On Saturday, September 20, all ten Wineries of Highway 46 East will gather at the River Oaks Golf Club in Paso Robles for a fun night of wine, cheese and gourmet bites. Sip and sample incredible wines expertly paired with artisanal cheeses and enjoy the many award-winning wines from this region in one amazing event! The Summer Esprit “Flights and Bites” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the River Oaks Golf Course located at 700 Club House Drive in Paso Robles. Tickets are $30 per person and include a logo glass. Purchase yours by calling (805) 226-8099. Or, for more information, visit www.pasowine46east.com. Shuttle service will be available for an additional fee. The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a consortium of wineries located along Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101 in Paso Robles, California. Member wineries include: Bianchi, Chumeia Vineyards, Clautiere Vineyard, Eberle Winery, EOS Estate Winery, Firestone Vineyard, Martin & Weyrich, Meridian, Sylvester Winery and Tobin James Cellars.

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CASTORO CELLARS A Celebration of 25 Years by Mark Storer

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astoro Cellars is celebrating its 25th wine making anniversary with customer appreciation events, concerts and the release of their proprietary anniversary blend. Dubbed Venti Cinque Anni, Italian for 25 years, the blend includes Castoro’s Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and their famous Zinfandel as well as some others. The Castoro name, which means “beaver” in Italian, comes from a boyhood nickname that Niels had. It has come to be the symbol for the winery that calls its product, “dam fine wine.” With a focus on sustainable practices and farming vineyards with a minimum of synthetic products, Castoro has become one of the “old school” wineries that has consistently focused on hand-crafted quality wines. Winemaker Tom Myers, along with owners Niels and Bimmer Udsen, already have 100 acres of Castoro vineyards certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmer’s Association and Castoro is dedicated to continuing their work. Niels Udsen and the crew at Castoro have also been working hard to get the new Whale Rock vineyard up and running. A west side vineyard in Paso Robles with cool afternoon and evening ocean breezes, the vineyard will be dedicated to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Castoro Cellars began the festivities on July 26th, celebrating the summer with its annual Al Fresco Dinner featuring San Luis Obispo caterer, Upper Crust. The dinner focused on Italian dishes paired with Castoro wines and Mike Maguire, a local musician, was the entertainment for the evening.

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On August 10, Castoro will offer its free Lazy Local Concert featuring the band New Five Cent. Pack a picnic and come to Castoro from 1 to 4 p.m. to relax, enjoy the music and sip the wine. In addition, on August 23rd. Pepino D’Agostino will give a concert at 7 p.m. Finally, Castoro will celebrate its silver anniversary with Customer Appreciation Day on September 6th from noon to 4 p.m. The day will be replete with free entertainment from Louie Ortega and discounts on wine along with complementary food. With 550 acres of vineyards throughout the Paso Robles AVA, Castoro continues to focus its attention on creating wines that impress. Paso Robles’ relatively new trend of creating quality Pinot Noirs is headed by wineries like Castoro. “We thought it was time to use that coolness we get on the west side to our advantage. Pinot in particular does well in that climate,” says Udsen. Indeed, Castoro’s wines are all doing well and their 25-year celebration puts customers right at the heart of their success. Tasting wine at Castoro Cellars’ tasting room, located in the heart of the Paso Robles wine appellation at 1315 North Bethel Road in Templeton, just off Highway 46 West, is free for three samples of wine, $3 for seven samples (which is waived if wine is purchased) and $5 for seven samples and a logo wineglass. Wine club benefits include six bottles every three months and generous discounts on featured wines, library wines, logo garments, winemaker’s dinners and more. In addition, after six tasting room visits, wine club members get $10 off their next tasting room purchase other than wine. Call tollfree, 1-888-DAM-FINE, for more information.

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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

by Len Napolitano

What is malolactic fermentation? This term refers to a secondary fermentation process that takes place after the initial alcoholic fermentation is complete. Its contribution to a wine includes flavor enhancement, acid reduction and stability for aging. Acids are some of the components that are present in wine after primary fermentation, along with alcohol, tannin and other compounds that together create a balanced and tasteful wine. One of the acids, malic acid, can sometimes be desirous in certain wines, like Riesling, and in others, like Chardonnay, it may create a crisp sharpness. Whether or not this is beneficial to the enjoyment of the wine is up to the winemaker. But in cases where the level of acidity creates some unpleasant characteristic to the wine, then a reduced level of malic acid is needed. To achieve this, malolactic fermentation will be started that converts the harsher malic (and some citric) acid to softer lactic acid. You can associate malic acid with the kind found in apples and lactic acid with that found in milk.

Upon completion of the malolactic fermentation, the wine’s flavors become a little more pronounced and texture a little rounder on the palate. The process has an added bonus of helping to make the wine less susceptible to problems triggered by bacteria while aging in the bottle. Most red wines have undergone malolactic fermentation along with many Chardonnays. The result is a smoother, more interesting wine with greater long-term potential.

Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast wine country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com. Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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17th Annual Basil Festival Set for August 16, 17 An action-packed weekend is planned for the 17th annual Basil Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17 at Lone Madrone Tasting Room and Organic Herb Farm. Lone Madrone is located at 2485 Highway 46 West in Paso Robles (the old Sycamore Farms property). Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit KCBX FM public radio, with a portion going to the Paso Robles Boys & Girls Club. This year’s festival takes advantage of the lovely Paso Robles

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summer evenings by running from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday night. Patrons will discover the refreshing taste of basil beer and basil ice cream, great wine and local cuisine while grooving to the tunes of local musicians Three-Quarter Time and Ras Danny and the Reggae All-Stars. There will be a pesto contest on Saturday judged by local celebrity judges. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: traditional pesto, original/creative recipe and crowd favorite. All pesto contest entrants will receive a complimentary 250 ml bottle of Olio Nuevo organic olive oil. Pesto entries must be checked in by 1 pm on Saturday, with a minimum of 2 cups per entry and must be accompanied by an entry form. Festival goers may purchase pesto sampling tickets for $3, which allows a vote for crowd favorite. Judging starts at 2 p.m., with winners and prizes announced at 3:30. Winning recipes will be published locally and on Lone Madrone’s website. Entry forms are available at Lone Madrone and KCBX, via email [email protected], and will also be available on site the day of the festival. South County residents may drop off their entries at the KCBX office, 4100 Vachell Lane in San Luis Obispo. Call (805) 238-0845 or 549-8855 for more pesto contest information. An exciting raffle is planned for Saturday evening, with a grand prize of two tickets to Jamaica! Raffle tickets are $10 each, and three for $25, with a range of valuable prizes including local artwork, gift certificates for fine local restaurants and hotels, jewelry, and more. Raffle winners need not be present to win. The raffle will take place at 6 p.m. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales go to the charities of the day. The whole family is encouraged to come out to enjoy delicious local food, unique vendors, fun activities for kids, and live music. Artists and local craftspeople will be displaying their wares, including onsite organic lavender oil distillation and a glass blowing demonstration. Admission to the festival is a suggested $5 donation per adult (children are admitted free). Sunday’s activities begin at 10 am with a “Green Eggs & Ham” brunch created by Chef Jeffrey Scott; prices are $5 for kids, $10 for adults. Professional storyteller Steve Crouch will be entertaining children and parents alike with his Native American influenced stories, and children’s activities will also be available. Last year’s event raised over $6000 for the Make a Wish Foundation, and we are hoping to exceed that this year to support both KCBX public radio and The Boys & Girls Club of Paso Robles. Lone Madrone Tasting Room & Herb Farm is located at 2485 Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. For more event information, contact Shannon or Jackie at Lone Madrone at (805) 238-0845, or email [email protected].

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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS CAFE VIO

C AY U C O S by Mark Storer

Café Vio was on the verge of closing. Having been opened at a building known in Paso Robles as the Granary, near the railroad crossing, the café was sinking into a morass of pre-packaged foods and a bit of coffee. Yet the local constituents, in love with their gathering place, simply refused to let it die and help came in the form of Alan and Nina Courtney, Café Vio’s own Calvary who arrived in October of last year. “I love my little place,” says Nina Courtney, who is truly at home here. “I just saw the potential to make some changes and we did that and now, things are looking up.” Gathering advice from a group of regular customers she and Alan refer to as “The Board of Directors,” the pair got rid of the pre-packaged foods and hired a professional chef to at once simplify the menu and charge it with new quality and life. The menu now includes fresh breads and pastries baked right on the premises, meats that the Chef prepares himself in the kitchen whether roasting succulent turkey or preparing lean pastrami for the delicious sandwiches, and a focus on fresh produce. “And the coffee is still the very best in town,” says Nina. “It has to be because my husband loves, and I mean loves, good coffee.” Open daily for breakfast with a fresh menu featuring egg specialties and fresh pastries, the Courtneys have seen to it that Café Vio stays open until past dinner time. “One thing the Board told us was that the previous owners closed too much,” says Nina. “So, we’re open now from early morning until sometime after the last few customers leave which is usually around 7 or 8 o’clock.” The lunch menu serves as well for a dinner menu and customers seem to prefer it that way. The ambience of the place has changed as well. Simple white walls have now been replaced by warm colors with plenty of artwork including one whole section dedicated to Western art. “We have a new artist each month and it’s been such a treat,” says Nina. “We have the artists come in every second Friday of the month and feature their work and it’s been really popular.” The restaurant itself is broken up into separate “living rooms” each connoted by a different color scheme and various kinds of comfortable furniture. From couches to cushy chairs to kitchen tables for larger groups, Café Vio feels very much like homemade and it’s that atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back. The food is exceptionally good with the meats as tender and juicy as they can be. Fresh produce adorns the sandwich plates and homemade dressings, freshly baked breads and freshly brewed teas and coffees are in constant demand. In short, Café Vio has once again put the life back in Vio.

HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items. 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006

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MAMA'S MEATBALL Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating seasonal menus by using only the finest and freshest ingredients. 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135 www.mamasmeatball.com 805-544-0861

NOVO RESTAURANT NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries, mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am 805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com

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CAMBRIA ROBIN'S RESTAURANT

Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm • Fri: 6am to 10pm Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building (805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz Downtown Paso’s first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees, espresso, teas, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery with a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella.

Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years. We also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events. Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials & monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch. 4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007

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iscover the Wine Country of Paso Robles, the premier growing region of California’s Central Coast, and Eos Estate Winery, which has become a leading producer of awardwinning wines and a destination spot for travelers. The spectacular 104,000-square-foot Romanesque facility is surrounded by 700 acres of beautiful estate vineyards. Towering Cyprus trees line the entrance to the Eos Estate Winery, which was the name given to the “Goddess of the Dawn” in Greek mythology. The legend was that every morning Eos lifted the sun over the horizon to start a new day. The production of Eos wines is unique in many ways. Prior to planting, each vineyard row is deep trenched to the appropriate depth to allow water and roots to effectively penetrate the compacted earth. Selection of clones is determined based upon terroir and targeted flavor profile. Throughout the growing season, special attention is paid to leaf removal and crop thinning. Drip irrigation is employed for complete control of a watering regime for the vines. A 24,000-square-foot, temperature- and humidity-controlled barrel storage facility was built in 1999 to accommodate the winery’s growing number of French and American oak barrels, necessary for the production of worldclass wines. The estate-bottled Eos portfolio includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Merlot, and two

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stunning dessert wines: a Late Harvest Moscato called “Tears of Dew,” and a vintage dated Estate Zinfandel Port. The Reserve Eos line includes the “Cupa Grandis” Grand Barrel Reserve program. Featuring grapes sourced from the top Eos Estate Chardonnay and Petite Sirah vineyard blocks, the wines are handcrafted using the world’s finest cooperage. The Cupa Grandis Chardonnay is fermented and aged in 100percent new Louis-Latour French oak, considered the finest in the world, and the Petite Sirah uses a selection of barrels from specific forests in France and America, chosen by the Eos winemaking staff. The 2003 release of the Cupa Grandis 2003 Petite Sirah was honored by Wine and Spirits 21st Annual Buying Guide as the best Petite Sirah in the United States (Winter 2007 issue). Come to the Eos tasting room for wine tasting and shopping in the unique marketplace, which includes gifts, gourmet foods and locally grown products. Beyond the tasting room, visitors are welcome to picnic and relax in the lush picnic area surrounded by lovely rose gardens and fountains. Self-guided tours of the wine production facility are open daily. The large parking area is perfect for big groups and RVs. Eos Estate Winery is located at 5625 East Highway 46, Paso Robles and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-249-9463, go to eosvintage.com. www.winecountrythisweek.com

With the Eos Estate Wine Club you can choose to receive two, four or six bottles from the Eos Estate family of fine wines. You decide how often: monthly, bimonthly or quarterly, and whether you prefer red, white or a mix of wines. You will also receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced wine and merchandise. If you receive two or more bottles per month you receive a 25% discount on all regularly priced wine and merchandise. The cost per two-bottle shipment is an amount up to $39.50. The cost per four-bottle and six-bottle shipment is $72 and $96 respectively. (Inclusive of shipping, handling and CA sales tax.) Eos Estate Reserve Club – You can choose to receive two, four or six bottles from the Eos Estate Reserve, Library or Cupa Grandis wines. Only the most limited and extraordinary releases from the Eos Estate Winery are candidates for this quarterly mailing. You will also receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced wine and merchandise. The Reserve Club membership is limited, so sign-up now to ensure availability. The cost per shipment is 20% off the retail price of the wine plus shipping, handling and applicable tax. Personal Choice Cellar Selection – Receive only those wines you desire most from the Eos Estate, Eos Reserve and Cupa Grandis portfolios. Create your own personal cellar and every two months we’ll ship you two, four, or six bottles from your list. You will also receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced wine and merchandise. The cost per shipment is 20% off the retail price of the wine plus shipping, handling and applicable tax. Sweet Inspirations – Receive two, four or six select bottles from the Eos Estate family of wines. Only semisweet and dessert wines are candidates for this quarterly mailing. You will also receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced wine and merchandise. The cost per shipment is an amount up to $39.50. The cost per four-bottle and six-bottle shipment is $72 and $96 respectively. (Inclusive of shipping, handling and CA sales tax.)

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Every Saturday Night in August – P.A.W.S. (Paso Art Wine and Song) Downtown Paso Robles will be alive with music, art and wine in 15 separate tasting rooms within walking distance of each other every Saturday evening in August from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy local artists and music while savoring the fruits of 15 different winemakers in the North County. Brochures with maps will be available – just follow the flags with the PAWS printed on them or follow the paw prints on the sidewalks to an enjoyable evening before you settle down for dinner at one of our fantastic restaurants. “This is a fun event and presents us with an easy opportunity to showcase our local winemakers while featuring local artists and musicians, “ says Norma Moye, Executive Director of the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association. For more information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 238-4013.

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by Millie Howie

Eberle 2007 Mill Road Viognier Perfectly Paired with Abalone

Classic and elegant are two words that describe both the wine and the dish in this pairing. Abalone is a gourmet shellfish popular for centuries for its delicate flavor. However, California Red Abalone, once available in bountiful quantities along the West Coast, is now scarce, forcing restrictions on commercial diving. But the Abalone Farm of Cayucos operates a controlled environment of growing abalone, starting from a microscopicsize fertilized egg to 4-1/2 inch adult abalone, primarily for supplying fine restaurants around the world, but also for selling to the general public. The recipe created by Chef Chris Kobayashi of Paso Robles’ Artisan restaurant is a classic application of this rare world-class delicacy paired with a classic Rhône-style Viognier wine from Eberle Winery of Paso Robles. (The recipe even includes Paso Robles-grown olive oil as an ingredient.) The fresh, clean taste of the Cayucos Red Abalone with Heirloom Tomato Salad, Bacon and Mint joins seamlessly with the crisp, fruity style of the Eberle Mill Road Viognier. The wine, from grapes grown in rocky loam soils and exposed to the warm days and cool nights of Paso Robles, is described by winemaker Ben Mayo: “A classic floral bouquet of litchi, honeysuckle and apricot reveal mouthwatering flavors of melon and peach. An elegant afternoon wine to enjoy by the glass or a perfect complement to your favorite evening seafood or creamy pasta dish.” Eberle Winery is widely recognized as a pioneer in California Rhône varietals, such as Syrah and Viognier. Their Viognier is consistently selected among the five best in the state, winning awards year after year. The 2007 Mill Road Viognier is a new release and is expected to continue Eberle Winery’s gold medal performances for this worldclass grape. Already, it has earned “Best of Show/White Wine” at the 2008 Central Coast Wine competition.

Eberle Winery Welcomes Doug Levy, Feast, Tucson, AZ Eberle Winery Winemaker Dinner in the Caves, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6:30pm The cuisine is international, the ambience is high energy and the name is Feast. What more do you need to have a great time, especially where your appetite is concerned? Chef/owner Doug Levy has helped elevate the Tucson food scene to new heights. Take part in welcoming him to Eberle Winery and experience the food and wine pairings that are making Chef Levy a well-known favorite in Arizona. Cost is $150 per person, $120 for Cellar Club Members. For reservations, call Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or visit www.EberleWinery.com. Eberle Winery is located at 3610 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles.

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CALIFORNIA RED ABALONE WITH HEIRLOOM CHERRY TOMATO SALAD, BACON & MINT • 4 each Cayucos red abalone steaks, about 1-1/4 ounce each • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved • 4 each bacon, sliced and fat rendered • 1/2 cup cleaned purslane leaves • 10 each large mint leaves, chiffonade • 1/4 cup sherry vinaigrette • 1/2 Tbsp. butter • Salt and pepper to taste • Cornmeal for dusting • Olive Oil for sautéing • Pasolivo Lemon Extra Vrigin Olive Oil • Buckwheat Sprouts for garnish In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, bacon, purslane, mint and vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve. Heat a medium sauté pan over medium high heat. Place a scant 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the pan and swirl. Lightly dust the steaks in the cornmeal and sauté about 20 seconds each side adding the butter in about 10 seconds into the process (overcooking will lead to toughness). Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Divide the tomato mixture on four plates. Place the abalone on top of each mound. Garnish with the buckwheat sprouts and drizzle a little bit of the lemon olive oil on and around – serve immediately. Serves four as an appetizer or two as a light meal

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Atascadero Presents Summer Movies, Concerts in the Parks Every Saturday this month, bring the whole family out to enjoy a free movie on the big screem. Bring your blankets and a low-back chairs to sit in. All shows are held in the Sunken Gardens Park, located at 6500 Palma Avenue in Atascadero, and are family appropriate (rated G or PG). A snack bar will be open every week with tasty treats and beverages to purchase, provided by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Items will vary week to week, but may include popcorn, root beer floats, nachos, candy bars, baked goods, sodas and waters. Show times are approximately 8:15 p.m. • Saturday, August 9th – Fly Away Home • Saturday, August 16th – Surf’s UP • Saturday, August 23rd – Charlotte’s Web • Saturday, August 30th – Shrek the Third Movies in the park is still looking for sponsors. These events are promoted through many avenues of media including weekly ads in the Atascadero news, radio, web and print materials. Sponsors are generously displayed throughout promotional items depending on level of support. If you would like to sponosor a movie or need additional information, call (805) 461-5000 or visit www.atascadero.org.

Concerts The City of Atascadero and Food 4 Less present Saturday in the Park, Summer 2008 Concert Series. All concerts are held at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concerts are free for the community and you are encouraged to bring a blanket, low-back chair and your family to relish the warm summer evenings. New this year, the Central Coast Zoo Society is offering wine by the glass for your ultimate enjoyment. Both red and white wine is available for purchase at $4 a glass. Pacific Harvest Catering is back and will be on-site at every concert with delicious gourmet barbecue available for purchase. For more information, visit atascadero.org or call (805) 461-5000. • August 9th – The House Red Band • August 16th – The Usual Suspects • August 23rd – PipeDream Concerts are brought to you by the City of Atascadero Community Services Department in partnership with The Golden One Credit Union, H&R Block, Starna Cells Inc., Hart Family Chiropractic, County Supervisor James Patterson, Western Janitor Supply, Endless Summer Jewelry, Gary Bang Harley Davidson, Coast Hills Federal Credit Union, Colorcraft Printing, The Tribune, All Signs & Graphics, and Cat Country 96. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Paso Robles Olive Festival – Fun for the Family Olivas de Oro, producers of premium olive oils and olive trees, presents the 5th annual Paso Robles Olive Festival, a Paso Robles Main Street Association event, Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Local wineries and breweries will be tastings as well as olive oil tasting vendors. Olive-inspired food will be prepared and served in Olive Festival Culinary Row. Cooking demonstrations and a cook-off will be held in the “Outdoors’ Kitchen Stadium” in the park. Home chefs can enter the Olive Dish Contest. They can also submit recipes for our future Olive Festival Cookbook. Awards by Spice Hunter. Entry forms available online, www.pasoolivefestival.com, or Main Street office by calling (805) 238-4103. There will be live music along with free olive oil ice cream. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and olive product vendors.

A member of the California Olive Oil Council’s Tasting Panel will lead a seminar on olive oil sensory evaluation along with formal tasting to look for positive attributes of fresh olive oils. Lysa Dean, with the Olive Oil Source, says, “The chance for people to taste some of America’s best olive oil producers side-by-side is an excellent opportunity for consumers to learn what they like when buying olive oil for their kitchen.” “The last four years, the popularity of this event has proved that people want to learn more about olives and olive oil, and that a festival makes it fun for the whole family,” said Gary Brown, owner of We Olive and a member of the Main Street Association Olive Festival committee. For more information, contact Paso Robles Main Street Association at (805) 238-4103, or visit www.pasoolivefestival.com.

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Downtown Paso Robles is home to more than 12 premium tasting rooms, all within walking distance of one another. Each of these boutique wineries offers a unique experience with individual flavor. Together they make for an unforgettable Wine Country destination.

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Orchid Hill

Open Daily 11-7 739 12th St, Paso Robles 877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Daily 11:30-6 or by appointment 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles www.orchidhillwine.com | 805-237-7525

Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tasting experience and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tasting bar features gifts, wine accessories and picnic supplies.

Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement your tasting experience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. We also feature art work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.

Bear Cave Cellars

Ortman Family Vineyards

1227 Park Street, Suite B, Paso Robles 805-238-4329 www.bearcavecellars.com

1317 Park Street, Paso Robles Daily 12-7 805.237.9009 | www.OrtmanVineyards.com

Hand-crafted Paso Robles red wines. Come on by when you see the Bear Flag fly or give us a call and we will open.

Come experience the acclaimed "Ortman style" and taste what two generations have perfected at the Ortman family’s new tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sangiovese.

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Pianetta Winery

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles

829 13th Street, Paso Robles Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12-6 Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm 805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com

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Open Thursday-Monday 11-7 805-227-6800 l www.danbino.com Owned & operated by a family of professional musicians, you’ll always be entertained in our modern & lively tasting room. See our gold records, Emmy statuettes, unique “piano bar” and taste our award-winning wines.

Pianetta Winery creates limited releases of premium red varietals and blends using our own Estate Vineyards in Indian Valley. From growing to winemaking our techniques focus on balance and intense flavor. Join us at the Historic Granger’s Union Building.

Edward Sellers

Vihuela

1220 Park Street, Paso Robles Open Thursday-Monday 11-6 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com

Sunday & Monday 11-4 Thursday through Saturday 11-8 1307 Park St Alley, (behind Keller Williams)) 805-226-2010 | www.vihuelawinery.com

Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines specializes in small lots of handmade Wine...Fine Art...Fine is Food Vihuela (vee-way-la) a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spanish American Rhône-Style wines from some of the finest vineyards in Paso Fine Robles. Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah, Grenache guitar and a taste for new world, artisan wine. Each wine is crafted to express an and Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in the Historic elegant balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you! Clock Tower Building in the heart of Paso Robles. 1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles www.vihuelawinery.com 805.226.2010

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Sylvester Vineyards and Winery Presents its New Wine Park and Events Center Sylvester Vineyards and Winery recently opened its new events center to the community of San Luis Obispo County. Sylvester Vineyards has been a local winery in the Paso Robles area since 1995. The name Sylvester was not only chosen after the owner Sylvester Feichtinger but also for its Austrian meaning of “celebration.” Since the opening of the tasting room Sylvester Vineyards and Winery has received several prestigious awards for their two reserve wine labels. Through the years of recognition Sylvester Vineyards and Winery has continued to grow creating new avenues of entertainment for their customers to enjoy. Sylvester’s new Wine Park and Events Center was created in March 2008 and was finished just in time for the Paso Robles Wine Festival that took place May of this year. This 50,000-square-foot outdoor events center lies on the property adjacent to the Sylvester Winery tasting room and is surrounded by several varietals of grapevines. This lush outdoor center includes a 20-foot amphitheater and stage, an available outdoor kitchen, three vintage Pullman train cars from the 1940s which are open to the public and pond with rock waterfall which is home to two beautiful swans. This unique events center gives customers an Old World feel with the charm of the winery’s scenic view and family traditions. Currently the Wine Park and Events Center is available for both public and private functions. Sylvester Winery is also hosting its Summer Sunset Series of events. Customers and wine club members alike are welcomed to join the festivities that include a variety of events. The next event will be an Open Mic night on August 16th that will feature talented, local performers. Come Visit Sylvester Vineyards and Winery’s new Wine Park and Events Center today and see for yourself what the “celebration” is all about. For more information, call (805) 227-4000.

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FALCON NEST VINEYARD & WINERY Family owned and operated vineyard and winery specializing in handcrafted wines with intense colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true Italian tradition with food and wine pairing, salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté, imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta sauces. Food available daily. Open Daily 10am-7:30pm 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles 805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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Attention to Details Shows in Penman Springs Wines The Paso Robles area is being called the most exciting wine region in California today and people like Carl and Beth McCasland are part of the reason why. Their winery, on top of a hill overlooking a stunning “sea” of vineyards, is called Penman Springs and their vision for the land east of Highway 46 has helped draw attention from around the world to the amazing wines of Paso Robles. Like their fellow boutique winery owners in the region, Carl and Beth believe in the value of handcrafted wines, requiring that every stage of the process of winemaking be done in small lots. In each precise step, every single bottle produced is given the utmost in attention and loving care. No detail is overlooked; no amount of careful planning is skipped in the effort to produce Penman Spring’s award-winning wines. The consequence of such meticulous management of the winemaking process is

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

evident in every glass of these marvelous wines. The vines have been painstakingly planted around an innovative trellis system that maximizes the amount of sun each cluster receives and allows for optimum flavor development and color maturity. Carl, a perfectionist when it comes to growing grapes, has chosen to plant seven varieties that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Syrah, Petite Syrah and Muscat Blanc to produce his artisan wines. And the McCasland’s attention to detail did not stop with their grapes. They hired arguably the most charming hostess on the Central Coast to greet their visitors. Rosie holds court from Friday through Sunday in the Penman Springs tasting room. An emigrant from Nicaragua, Rosie sets a tone for the tasting room that is at once both professional and inviting, gently joking with her guests while dispensing the fine wines of Penman Springs. With her natural warmth and sincerity, she makes everyone feel as though they are not just in a tasting room, but in her “home.” Penman Springs Vineyard is located just off of Highway 46. Take the Union Road exit and proceed to Penman Springs Road. To learn more about their wines, visit their website at penmansprings.com. or call (805) 237-7959.

Enjoy the beauty of gently rolling hills in the Paso Robles countryside and discover some of the newest and most exciting wineries on California’s Central Coast.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Tolosa Blends Fine Wine, Fine Art to Benefit Local Schools auctioneer Gil Stork as Master of Ceremonies. Guests will have a chance to mingle with the artists and bid on the individual art barrels. The elegant evening will be catered by the incomparable Megan Loring and paired with Tolosas fine wines. TEACh Foundation (The Endowment for the Advancement of Children) was chosen as the beneficiary for the evenings proceeds. The timing for this funding for the local schools couldn’t be more fortuitous with the recent state-wide budget cuts. The TEACh Foundation goal is to build a permanent

endowment that will directly be distributed to the San Luis Coastal Unified School District – the funds support all schools grades K-12 in San Luis Coastal Unified. “The money raised will go directly to the classroom, allowing students to participate in programs that they may not normally be able to receive,” Maria Slavin, TEACh Foundation President, said. “Our mission statement is, a quality education is a lifetime gift .We hope the endowment will continue to grow even after we are a all long gone,” commented Ms. Slavin.

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SANTA MARIA WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Santa Maria – The Hidden Jewel of Santa Barbara for enjoying the fruits of their labor. The newest among them is Riverbench, having opened its doors in April of this year. To the west, the town of Santa Maria is full of surprises, with a broad range of top level accommodations and historic boutique hotel experiences waiting to be discovered. And as with any top wine region, Santa Maria Valley Wine Country is home to a growing community of top chefs, each with a unique flavor. While many choose to stay in surrounding areas, Santa Maria offers full-service accommodations within the valley, including wine touring packages through many of its hotels. Guests can save on travel time (and expense), and maximize their time in the vineyards and tasting rooms, exploring the quietly burgeoning Santa Maria Valley Wine Country. For more information, visit www.santamariavalleywinecountry.com.

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Over the years the landscape of the Santa Maria Valley has steadily evolved and, unbeknownst to many, offers one of the most unique Wine Country experiences on the Central Coast. While traveling Highway 101 into Santa Maria, a glance to the west offers views of a growing city that takes pride in its historic roots. A view to the east offers a variety of agricultural landscapes with a vineyard here and there, steadily increasing until you realize it: you are in Wine Country, Santa Maria Valley Wine Country. The region encompasses more than 50 wineries, with an ideal setting for Rhône and Burgundian varietals. Proximity to the coast, an average temperature around 64 degrees, surrounding mountain ranges and cool winds out of the northwest come together where the Santa Maria River winds through a myriad of elevated plateaus. Santa Maria Valley is the only region on the west coasts of North and South America where two transverse mountain ranges are located, creating a unique funnel effect, pushing breezes into the valley. In fact, this one of a kind landscape makes Santa Maria home to one of the most constant temperatures of any city in California. And the wines – Kenneth Volk, Cambria, Costa de Oro and Addamo Estate Vineyards are just a few of the tasting rooms in the valley (for a complete listing of Santa Maria tasting rooms, see the back section of this magazine) as well as a host of other wineries such as Au Bon Climat, Qupé and Alta Maria who call Santa Maria their home but do not operate tasting rooms. Volk, perhaps best known as the founder of Wild Horse Winery in the Paso Robles AVA, has worked with fruit from throughout the Central Coast, earning a reputation for crafting world-class wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and he is proud to call Santa Maria Valley his enological home. This esteemed coastal appellation has grown steadily, albeit slowly over the years. The pace of growth is intentional; the winegrowing community of Santa Maria Valley is protective of its history, character and potential. Though some are larger in scope than others, all of the valley’s tasting rooms offer an intimate atmosphere

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Learn About Sushi and Wine at Riverbench Winery Contrary to popular belief, sushi goes with more than just sake. Join Riverbench Winery as they explore some innovative combinations of Riverbench wines with sushi rolls and sashimi creations by Chef Jeff Fujiwara, Saturday, July 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Limited openings, so make reservations. The event is $20 for Benchmark Club members. not-yet-members are $25. Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973, when its first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. For years since then, some of the most renowned wineries in Santa Barbara County have purchased the fruit for their own wines. Over time Riverbench has become a prominent name for high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Maria Valley. In 2004, a group of local families purchased the property. Wine drinkers themselves, the owners quickly became enamored with the wine industry and decided to start producing their own wine label using small quantities of their exceptional fruit. Riverbench Winery was born. The first vintage included both Estate and Reserve versions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Since then, their portfolio has increased to include new interpretations of these noble varietals. All Riverbench wines are made in limited quantities and are available exclusively

UPCOMING EVENTS AT RIVERBENCH VINEYARD & WINERY • Saturday, August 16, 10am to 1pm 2008 Harvest Seminar & Adopt-A-Vine Club Walk the vineyards, analyze the grapes, and play a part in the 2008 harvest! Vineyard Manager Jim Stollberg will be on site to show you what it’s like in Santa Maria during this busy time of year. Lunch and wine tasting is included. Cost to be determined.

• Saturday, September 6, 10am to 4pm Photo Show with Photographer Tom Poss Enjoy the amazing and unique works of Tom Poss and hear the winner of our 2008 Riverbench photo contest!

• Saturday, September 6, 5 to 7pm Chocolate and Wine Pairing Who doesn’t love wine with chocolate? Join us for some fun and unique dessert pairings with our most seductive red: Pinot Noir!

through the tasting room. Riverbench Vineyard & Winery is located at 6020 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria. For more information, call (805) 937-8340 or visit the website at www.riverbench.com.

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Carina Cellars Presents ‘Three People, Seven Places’ spent in Prague, Czech Republic, while a series of three portraits captures herself and her two best friends at various stages of their journey. “I don’t see art as anything but illustration,” Desrochers states. “In each piece I try to convey a certain theme or feeling that I experienced, which is why all my subject matter is usually so personal.” There are seven main paintings that will be on display, each depicting the three friends in other cities such as London, Florence, Venice, Paris, Mainz and Zurich. Meet Katie Desrochers at the opening reception on Friday, August 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Carina Cellars Tasting Room, 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. For more information, visit www.carinacellars.com or call the tasting room at (805) 688-2459.

Artwork by Katie Desrochers on Exhibit through September 30 – Artist Reception: Friday, August 8, from 5:30-7pm Carina Cellars is proud to welcome Santa Barbara artist Katie Desrochers to the tasting room for the first show in their Fall Art Series. A recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara with degrees in both English and Philosophy, Desrochers is a completely self-taught artist and a self-proclaimed painter since childhood. Attributing much of the influences on her current work to her studies at UCSB, Desrochers enjoys focusing on painting portraits of people and places. “I try to reconcile the surreality of memory and hindsight with the reality of faces and representation,” said Desrochers. “A lot of my work has a

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really illustrative quality that comes from all the reading I do.” Upon returning from three months spent in Europe, Desrochers had also amassed a wealth of photographs and memories which have inspired several pieces for this show. One rather dark and ethereal piece depicts a night

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Cinema e Vino – Great Films, Great Wines, Great Food • Friday, August 8th – CHICAGO – Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellwegger, Richard Gere Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez • Saturday, August 16th – THE GRADUATE – Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross Cass Winery, Paso Robles • Saturday, August 23rd – GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES – Meridian Winery, Paso Robles Ticket price is $65 for wine club members, $75 for the general public (includes $10 voucher good for wine room purchase that evening). Advance ticket purchase is required due to limited seating per event. Cinema E Vino is also available for corporate and private functions, as well as fundraisers. For more information, call (805) 238-0095 or visit www.Cinemaevino.com. M

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Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Opening in Fall 849 13th St; 805 727-4720 Daily 12-5 X ★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389

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Harmony Cellars– Harmony 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625

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★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5

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Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030

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★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11:30-6

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★ San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5

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Venteux Vineyards – Templeton 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127

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Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 12-7

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Scott Aaron – Templeton 422 South Main; 888-611-9463

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Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128

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Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt

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★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881

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★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5

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★ Silver Horse – San Miguel 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE

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★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5

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★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles 827 13th St; 805-226-2788

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★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5

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Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661

VinFuzion – Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208

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★ Pianetta – Paso Robles 829 13th St; 805-226-4005

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Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5

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Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138

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Pipestone – Paso Robles 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385

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Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412

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Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020

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Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600

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Pretty-Smith – San Miguel 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104

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Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331

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Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By 8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884

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Summerwood – Paso Robles 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365

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Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5

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Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565

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York Mountain – Templeton 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925

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Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382

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ZinAlley – Templeton 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959

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★ Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5

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Tablas Creek – Paso Robles 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231

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Terry Hoage – Paso Robles 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083

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Thacker Winery– Paso Robles 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087

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RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106

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Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5

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Rotta Winery – Paso Robles 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510

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★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812

Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311

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★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456

Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5

RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741

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★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304

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Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6

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Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282

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S A N TA M A R G A R I TA ★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172

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SAN LUIS OBISPO Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach 415 First St; 805-595-2632

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Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5

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Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE

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Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842

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★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5

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Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5

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★ Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 ★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Morovino – Avila Beach 550 1st St; 805-627-1443

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★ Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5

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Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

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Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo 3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE

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Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Su 12-7 956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862

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Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt

Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107

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Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770

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Cambria Winery – Santa Maria 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463

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Chimere – Santa Maria 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148

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★ Costa de Oro – Santa Maria 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468

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Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30

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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999

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Fess Parker – Los Olivos 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545

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Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940

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Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251

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IO Vineyards – Santa Maria 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770

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McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025

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Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X

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Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4

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★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5

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★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051

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Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5

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Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339

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Taste – San Luis Obispo 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE ★ Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 ★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande 136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448

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Bernat – at Los Olivos Café 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265

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Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X

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The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4

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Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We)

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★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459

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Consilience – Los Olivos 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020

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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999

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Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138

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Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463

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Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664

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Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5

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Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340

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Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

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Arthur Earl – Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771

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Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7

★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 ★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE

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★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5

Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463

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John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X

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Fess Parker – Los Olivos 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545

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Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940

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Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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Koehler – Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384

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Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6

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Longoria Wines – Los Olivos 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637

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Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X

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Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5

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Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665

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★ Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5

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Andrew Murray – Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644

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Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5

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Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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Tre Anelli – Los Olivos 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000

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S O LVA N G ★ Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt Blackjack Ranch – Solvang 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412

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Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30

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Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X

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Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X

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Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386

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Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5

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Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339

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★ Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt

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★ DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt

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Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X

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L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N Alma Rosa – Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090

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Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc 805-736-9957

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Babcock Winery – Lompoc 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455

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Casa Cassara – Buellton 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159

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Clos Pepe – Lompoc 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196

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East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5

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Jorian Hill – Solvang 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490

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Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4

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Lincourt Winery – Solvang 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554

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Foley Estates – Lompoc 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222

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Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466

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Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc 805-686-0850

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Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336

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Mandolina Wines – Solvang 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506

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Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang X Daily 9:30-5:30 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323

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Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X

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Presidio Vineyard – Solvang 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585

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Rideau Vineyard – Solvang 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717

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Royal Oaks – Solvang 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740

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Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton X X 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm Huber Vineyards – Lompoc 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854

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Ken Brown Wines – Buellton 2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791

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Lafond Vineyard – Buellton 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921

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Melville Vineyard – Lompoc 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030

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Mosby Winery – Buellton 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415

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Palmina – Lompoc 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030

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Sanford Winery – Lompoc 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900

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Rusack Vineyard – Solvang 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278

Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton 593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717

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Shoestring Winery – Solvang 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612

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