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ON THE COVER EOS Estate Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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MANAGING EDITOR

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

CALENDAR EDITOR

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

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Grey Wolf Cellars OFFICE MANAGER

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Len Napolitano, Mark Storer, David Wilcox

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PASO ROBLES ONGOING MONDAYS Jam Night at Divine Appointment Share your talent with others 6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles www.divineappointmentguitars.com ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery Each month a new local artist will be featured 4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles ONGOING 2007 2007 Winery Music Awards Elimination round competition of musicians 4-9pm, [email protected] • August 11: Booker Winery • September 15: Silver Horse Winery • Final Competion October 7: River Oaks Hot Springs ONGOING Concerts in the Park Music, wine and hors d’oeuvres 5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org • August 10: Monte Mills Band • August 17: Mighty Croon Dogs • August 24: John Neira & Friends ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Local winemaker featured each week 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Templeton Farmers’ Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton ONGOING SATURDAYS Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Country farm and craft market 8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles ONGOING Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • August: Pat Cairn - Watercolors • September: RW Goetting - Oils ★ ★ AUGUST 10 Justin Vineyards Annual Wine Society Gala Guest Chef Dinner Featuring Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird 6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles 805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com AUGUST 11 9th Annual Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-Off Benefit of vintners from many wineries prepare cuisine to pair with their fine wine wines. 5pm, $75, 805-226-5674, Paso Robles River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa www.winemakerscookoff.com AUGUST 11 - OCTOBER 20 Garretson Wine Company University Series of tasting classes that will benefit wine lovers of all levels 805-239-2074, Garretson Wine Company Paso Robles, www.garretsonwines.com ★ AUGUST 11 ★ Day at the Races at EOS Winery Trophy Truck Champion Ryan Arciero brings Baja off-road racing to EOS Winery Enjoy racing, great food and fine wines 11am-4:30pm, 800-249-WINE www.eosvintage.com

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★ AUGUST 12 ★ Lazy Locals Concert at Castoro Chumash Music & History 1-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com AUGUST 17 Summer Concert Series at Bianchi Featuring the Mighty Croon Dogs 6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person Paso Robles, www.bianchi.com ★ AUGUST 18 ★ FOW at Eberle Winery Once a year party for Eberle Winery’s Far Out Wine members, Paso Robles 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 14 Summer Concert Series at Bianchi 6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person Paso Robles, www.bianchi.com SEPTEMBER 15 Taste of Downtown Paso Robles 28 restaurants tastes, Wine & music 3pm-6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org SEPTEMBER 15 Arte' de Tiza – Sidewalk Chalk Art Great art, music and fun 8am, City Park Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

★ AUGUST 18 ★ Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars Peppino d’Agostino, 7pm, $20 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

★ ★ SEPTEMBER 22 9th Annual Grape Stomp Come celebrate harvest with EOS 12-4:30pm, EOS Estate Winery 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

★ ★ AUGUST 18 Cinema e Vino Paradiso House Boat at Rio Seco Great wines & a classic movie under the stars Tuscan-style dinner, fine wine & a classic film $75, Paso Robles, 805-238-0095 www.cinemaevino.com, www.riosecowine.com

★ SEPTEMBER 26 ★ Castoro Cellars Wine Club Appreciation BBQ Bring a guest & enjoy complementary BBQ, music & great wine, seating is limited 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com

AUGUST 24 Olive Festival – Pre-Festival Social Mixer 5:30-7:30pm, 1311 Park St., Paso Robles 805-238-4108, www.pasoolivefestival.com AUGUST 25 4th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival Olive Tasting, music, art and fun 10am-5pm, Paso Robles www.pasoolivefestival.com, 805-238-4103 ★ ★ AUGUST 25 Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars Nathan McEuen Benefit Outdoor Concert 7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com Proceeds benefit Escuela del Rio ★ ★ AUGUST 25 Summertime Artisan Cheese Seminar Eberle Winery transformed into a Tuscan cellar! Paso Robles, RSVP 805-238-9607 www.eberlewinery.com ★ ★ AUGUST 25 Far Out Wineries Adelaida Schoolhouse Fund Raiser BBQ with 16 Far Out Wineries pouring fine wines 7-10pm, 805-237-0138, Carmody McKnight Paso Robles, www.pasowine.com SEPTEMBER 1 5th Annual Cellar Sale at Meridian Great case discounts with gift glass 12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles www.meridianvineyards.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day Weekend BBQ at Opolo Enjoy a traditional delicious BBQ 12-4pm, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com SEPTEMBER 7 Afternoon with Cahoots – Meridian Vineyards Sample tidbits by local caterer with fine wines 12-5pm, Paso Robles 805-226-7131, www.meridanvineyards.com ★ SEPTEMBER 8 ★ West Fest 2007 at Peachy Canyon Great food, wine & music from 13 wineries 2-6pm, $40, Paso Robles, www.westfest.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 9 Lazy Local Concerts at Castoro Cellars Jesse Nolan, 1-4pm, Templeton 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

★ SEPTEMBER 29 ★ Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars Druha Trava, 7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1 13th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament EOS Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch $475pp, 805-239-2562, must have USGA index OCTOBER 19 Harvest Festival Weekend Kickoff at Bianchi Featuring music by The JD Project Prime rib dinner paired with Bianchi's fine wines 6pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles $75/per person $65/Lakeside Club Members Reservations required, www.bianchi.com OCTOBER 20-21 Harvest Festival Weekend at Bianchi Barrel samples, comlimentary appetizers 6pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles www.bianchi.com ARROYO GRANDE ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music 1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Learn How to Make Ice Cream Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com SEPTEMBER 28-29 70th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Arts, crafts, parade, fine wine and food booths 11am, 805-489-1488, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.com

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SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • Aug 10-12: Jesus Christ Superstar • Aug 13 Annual Recital-Stepping Up • Sept 28: Franz Liszt Chamber • Sept 29: George Carlin ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Hearst Castle Garden Tour Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle focusing on the gardens including Neptune’s pool & wine cellar, San Simeon 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcouncil.org ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ONGOING Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay www.morrobayartassociation.org ONGOING San Luis Obispo Art Center Show Constantly rotating exhibits in all media 11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcenter.org ★ ★ ONGOING TUESDAYS 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste Weekly drink specials 10am-9pm, San Luis Obispo 805-269-TASTE, www.taste.com ★ ★ ONGOING TUESDAYS Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Featured weekly winery 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com ONGOING Adventures with Nature Docent guided walks – Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org Various hikes throughout the summer including; Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to Valencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonders, Exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hikes ONGOING SUNDAYS Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Artists paint & present their work 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier ONGOING Morro Bay Art Association Classes, demostrations and workshops 12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.com ONGOING Art Center Collection Rotating exhibits of works by popular artists 10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcenter.org

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship 11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay ONGOING MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Art galleries’ open house receptions 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Live music, wine and food 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay ONGOING A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy parody of Bewitched with dinner & wine 5pm, Spyglass Restaurant, Shell Beach 805-489-3875, www.murderinmind.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 11 Central Coast Shakespeare Festival Classics performed in outdoor theater 805-546-4224, San Luis Obispo www.ccshakes.org ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31 Pick Your Own Berries Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park 5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo AUGUST 17 SloFolks Concerts – Peppino d’Augustino 7pm, $20, 805-772-2880, Morro Bay Coalesce Bookstore, www.slofolks.org AUGUST 18 “King of the Mountain” Bike Race Food booths music and more 805-543-3000, www.sanluisobispo AUGUST 25 Stone Soup Music Faire Many diverse cultures portrayed in music 11am, 805-489-9091, San Luis Obispo www.sanluisobispocounty.com SEPTEMBER 1-3 Pinedorado Days Art show, BBQ, food and wine booths 10am, 805-927-3624, Cambria www.cambriachamber.org SEPTEMBER 2 SLO Pops Concert by the Sea Enjoy great music outdoors & fine wines 4pm, $15, 805-543-3533, Avila Beach SEPTEMBER 15-16 Italian Street Painting Festival Original & copies of great art on the street 10am, 805-781-2777, San Luis Obispo www.smcoc.nit.cc

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SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Elegant excursions featuring five-star gourmet meals ONGOING MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12 Friday Night Wine Downs at Cottowood Canyon Winery Great music, fine wine, food & fun, Santa Maria 805-937-8463, www.cottonwoodcanyon.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 12 Traditional & Transition: The California Missions at Betteravia Gallery 10am-6pm, 805-568-3994, Santa Maria AUGUST 20-11 The Real Thing Tom Stoppard’s play examines love & marriage 805-922-8313, Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, www.hancockcollege.edu SEPTEMBER 8 5th Annual All Ford Car Show & Swap Meet Great cars, BBQ, toy Model A races & more! 805-922-3151, Santa Maria, www.santamaria.com SEPTEMBER 9 "Overture in Ambrosia" Silent auction, wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, free 805-937-5668, Ambrosia Restaurant, Santa Maria LOS OLIVOS ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks Free movie & snacks with discussion afterward 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers 6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!) August 8: Seductive Sauvignon Blancs August 15: Whites Around the World August 22: Chardonnay Classics August 29: Local Italian Stallions September 5: Zany Zinfandels ONGOING THURSDAYS Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm Los Olivos , 805-688-7788, www.syvva.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos AUGUST 18 "Quick Draw" Art Festival 10am, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, 805-693-1233

ONGOING PCPA Theater 8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org • Through Aug 12: Kiss Me Kate • Aug 17-Sept 14: The Real Thing • Aug 31-Sept 23: Urinetown ONGOING Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER Music on the Green Fun and music for the entire family 5:30pm, Solvang, www.syvva.com ONGOING Solvang Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods 2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang www.sbfarmersmarket.org ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting on the Patio Live guitar music along with fine wines 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang www.royalscandinavianinn.com ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12 A Body of Work Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio 4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum Solvang, www.elverhoj.org AUGUST 11 Honeywood Old Mission Wine Co. Meet the winemaker & taste select vintages 11am-5pm, 805-686-9323, Solvang AUGUST 25 Wheels ‘n Windmills Car Show Over 200 cars, trucks & motorcycles, 8am-4pm Solvang, 805-688-6112, www.solvangusa.com

AUGUST 6-10 Build a Painting Painting workshop from start to finish 10am-12pm, Los Olivos Wildling Museum www.wildlingmuseum.org, 805-688-1082 AUGUST 25 Chumash Village Day Live like the Chumash Indians did! 805-733-3713, Lompoc www.lapurisimamission.org SOLVANG ONGONG LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with live jazz band “The Buzz” 6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members 888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

SANTA BARBARA ONGOING SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Featering all types of arts, craft & jewelry 10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier www.sbaacs.com ONGOING Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara 805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com ONGOING Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara ONGOING Ty Warner Sea Center Explore creatures of the sea 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History www.sbnature.org/seacenter ONGOING Lobero Theatre 805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com August 9: Bobby Caldwell August 10: Chamberfest August 11: Academy Festival Orchestra August 18: Alejandro Escovedo August 27: Dave Brubeck August 30: Jerry Douglas with the Wrights ONGOING Surfing Lessons Enjoy an exciting day in the water 805-898-0671, Santa Barbara www.sbadventureco.com

SANTA YNEZ ONGOING WEEKENDS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com ONGOING MONDAYS Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts Santa Barbara Darts Association Enjoy BBQ and darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

LOMPOC ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

AUGUST 11 Free Country Western Concert Presented by Maverick Saloon & KRAZ-105.9 3-6pm, 805-686-4785, Santa Ynez www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez www.chumashcasino.com • August 9: Temptations & Tops • August 24: UB40 • August 30: Heart ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 Exhibit "Los Olivos – 120 Years Young" Featuring model train scale diorama 805-688-7889, $10, Santa Ynez www.solvangusa.com ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez www.cachuma.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises Observe wildlife easily on 48 foot boat 805-686-5050, www.sbparks.org

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ONGOING Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Butterflies Alive Watch butterflies up close as they flutter about Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara www.sbnature.org ONGOING THURSDAYS IN AUGUST Nite Moves Annual summer sunset run/swim race series 805-564-8879, Leadbetter Beach www.runsantabarbara.com AUGUST 9 Pacific Sound Music in the Park Enjoy great A Cappella music, bring a picnic 6pm, 805-897-1982, Chase Palm Park Santa Barbara, www.santabarbaraca.gov AUGUST 18-19 International Dance, Music & Art Festival Dance lessons, crafts, music & more 11am-7pm, 966-6950, Santa Barbara www.sbdancealliance.org AUGUST 19 Somos Son – Cuban Salsa Learn dances from around the world 6-7pm, 805-966-6950, Santa Barbara www.sbdancealliance.org

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The winery’s spacious tasting room is in the midst of Paso Robles’ resurgent downtown at 1244 Pine Street, Suite A.

MIDLIFE CRISIS WINERY A Knack for Producing Quality Wine Inspired a Passion Pursued By Dave Wilcox

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t’s impossible to say Midlife Crisis Winery without smiling a little bit. Most of us at some point have daydreamed about chucking it all and pursuing our passion. Actually, Kevin and Jill Mittan didn’t chuck it all. They’ve still got their day jobs. They have, however, successfully pursued their passion of making wine. A typical weekend begins with the couples’ two Australian Shepherds, Roo and Sydney, jumping into the back of Jill’s Subaru Forrester and the foursome makes the 3-1/2-hour drive from the San Fernando Valley to Paso Robles. Often, Jill will be pouring Midlife Crisis wines at a tasting event, while Kevin is tending to business in Paso Robles. Or vice-versa. A booming real estate market in 2004 triggered a whirlwind three months during which the Mittans transformed their winemaking hobby in the garage of their suburban Los Angeles home into a Paso Robles winery. In the space of about 90 days, the couple sold their home, found a smaller residence in the L.A. area, found 22 acres in Paso Robles and became a bonded winery. By September 2004, the Midlife Crisis

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Winery had its first crush and, as the Mittan’s say on their fun website, “second thoughts were not an option anymore!” “If we stopped to take a breath during that time,” Kevin Mittan reflected recently, “I don’t know what we would’ve done.” Both Kevin and Jill work in the postproduction world of the entertainment industry — “definitely in the background,” says Kevin — and neither saw themselves working the same jobs for the next 30 years. If not a full-fledged mid-life crisis, Kevin said they asked themselves, “What do we want to do with the rest of our lives?” “Both of us knew we really wanted to do something in retirement.” As home winemakers, the couple developed an unmistakable knack for producing quality wine. Those garage wines earned more than 60 regional and international awards, including a gold medal at the Mid-State Fair. Much of the fruit they used was sourced from the Paso Robles area, so they looked to this region when they decided to start a winery. “We’ve always liked the wines from up here,” said Kevin, sitting in the Midlife Crisis tasting room in downtown Paso Robles, less than a block from the city’s park. “There’s so www.winecountrythisweek.com

much really good, quality fruit in the Paso Robles area.” The winery continues to use Paso Robles grapes exclusively in for all their varietals, which range from Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot and Barbera to Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. So, about the name? Mittan credits his brother-in-law. The couple’s homemade wine was bottled under a label bearing the name Vanalden – the street where they lived at the time. That was out. They also ruled out any permutations of their own names. “Chateau This” or “Villa That” didn’t appeal to them, either. In the midst of their decision-making, Jill’s brother sent an email saying essentially if you’re going through a mid-life crisis “wouldn’t sports cars have been cheaper.” The idea stuck. It’s certainly memorable, but the whimsical name doesn’t mean the Mittans aren’t serious about winemaking. “We knew we’d have to prove ourselves because of the funny name of the winery,” said Kevin. Prove themselves they have, with Midlife

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Kevin and Jill Mittan with their two Australian Shepherds, Roo and Sydney

Crisis wines winning multiple honors and – perhaps more importantly – selling briskly. The 2004 vintage – the winery’s first – is sold out. Like most good winemakers, the Mittans know it’s impossible to produce quality wine using inferior fruit. They seek out proven vineyards to ensure top-notch grapes. “What we really try to do is let the wine make itself as much as possible.” That said, Kevin Mittan believes in making fruit-forward wines that are drinkable earlier. He tells the story of a person who insisted that one of Mid-Life’s 2004 wines was a 2002 vintage. Of course, Midlife Crisis didn’t get bonded until 2004. Midlife Crisis features a robust blend bottled under the label Roo Boy Red made with Petite Sirah, Merlot and Tempranillo. “When people try it they’re pretty blown away,” Mittan said of the wine, which is named for one of the Mittans’ two Australian Shepherds. On the other end of the spectrum is a Pinot Grigio, which Mittan said he makes in a fashion that surprises most tasters with a creamy, vanilla coconut finish, while retaining the crispness typical of the varietal. The Mittans jump-started the winery in 2004, producing 800 cases. That number grew to 1,500 with the 2005 vintage and 2,200 in 2006. “We’re trying to get to 5,000 cases as soon as we can,” said Kevin. They want to remain hands-on winemakers. The winery’s spacious tasting room is in the midst of Paso Robles’ resurgent downtown, with a number of well-reviewed restaurants within easy strolling distance. The city park – which hosts, among other events, the annual Paso Robles Wine Festival – is usually busy on the weekends. Walls in the tasting room feature local artists’ work that are for sale and a handful of tables are available for visitors to relax. The tasting room is at 1244 Pine Street, Suite A, and is open every Thursday to Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can get more information by calling (805) 237-8730, or visiting the Midlife Crisis Winery website at www.midlifecrisiswinery.com. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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EOS – Quality Wines at a Unique Destination

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ocated in the premier growing region of Paso Robles, the EOS Estate Winery has become a leading producer of award-winning varietal wines and a destination spot for travelers. The spectacular 104,000-square-foot Romanesque facility is surrounded by 700 acres of beautiful estate vineyards. It all began with the arrival of Phil and Frank Arciero in the late 1930s from Italy to Southern California as mere boys. Having never spoken English, they worked their way up in the construction industry and eventually started their own construction company in Southern California. In addition, they always enjoyed auto racing and farming, and Frank discovered the Paso Robles area on his trips from the south to the racetrack near Monterey. Paso Robles reminded him of the gently rolling hills of his childhood home south of Rome. From this they began to realize a dream, and in 1982 purchased 200 acres and planted their first vineyard. The Arciero construction company began construction of the winery in 1985, which is modeled after the ancient Benedictine monastery Montecassino in Italy, and one year later, their dream was born. Never content to rest on past accomplishments, in 1996, the Arciero Family along with General Manager and Partner Kerry Vix launched an entirely new winemaking operation within the existing facility: EOS Estate Winery. Eos 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. It symbolizes the dawning of a new era: a return to classical winemaking techniques with a focus on handcrafted traditional quality. The production of EOS wines is unique in many ways. Prior to planting, each vineyard row is deep trenched to the depth of five feet to allow water and roots to effectively penetrate the compacted earth. Proper clonal selection of vines 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 limited 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 world-class wines. All EOS Estate wines are handcrafted by Director of Winemaking Leslie Melendez. Leslie concentrates on producing food-friendly wines that emphasize balance, elegance and pure fruit flavor. One of California’s fastest growing wine brands, the Estate Bottled EOS portfolio includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Merlot and two stunning dessert wines – a Late Harvest Moscato called “Tears of Dew” and an Estate

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Zinfandel Port – both with award-winning packaging. Available since 1997, EOS wines have already garnered significant awards. Most recently the EOS 2004 Zinfandel received a Gold medal and 94 points, while the EOS 2006 “Tears of Dew” Late Harvest Moscato received a Double Gold medal, Best of Class Region and 98 points, both in the 2007 California State Fair Wine Competition. In 2000, the EOS line expanded with the introduction of the EOS “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 100-percent new Louis Latour French oak, considered one of the finest in the world, and the Petite Sirah uses a selection of barrels from specific forests in France and America, chosen by Leslie Melendez. The Cupa Grandis line has received numerous awards and accolades. The Cupa Grandis 2003 Chardonnay received 93 points /Taster’s Choice Selection, and was called “One of the Top 10 California Chardonnay’s of 2005” in The Wine News. The Cupa Grandis 2003 Petite Sirah received 94 points and a gold medal in the 2007 California State Fair Wine Competition and 93 points in the August issue of Wine & Spirits magazine. All of these world-class wines can be tasted in the expansive EOS tasting room – known as the “Mediterranean Marketplace” – at 5626 Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Visitors can enjoy old-world ambiance while surveying the unique, carefully selected collection of gourmet foods, fine gifts and a surprising racing car exhibit. Beyond the tasting room there are lovely rose gardens, stately Italian architecture, and lush picnic areas to explore, as well as fascinating, selfguided tours of the wine production facility. The tasting room is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. summer weekends). For more information, visit www.eosvintage.com or call 1-800-249-WINE (9463) for information.

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BAILEYANA, tangent One Roof, Very Different Wines by Dave Wilcox Like a sibling in a family full of high achievers, the Sauvignon Blanc being produced by Baileyana Winery needed to carve out its own identity. That, in a nutshell, is what inspired third-generation Edna Valley grape-growing pioneers John Niven and Michael Blaney to create tangent. “Our Sauvignon Blanc is fabulous,” said Niven, the grandson of Jack and Catharine Niven, among the first to plant wine grapes in the Edna Valley more than 30 years ago. But, he said, “it sort of was the ‘red-headed step-child’ ” among the Baileyana lineup. “We were so passionate about the wine, we felt that it needed to be its own star.” Such is the stuff of inspiration. With Sauvignon Blanc as the flagship carrying the banner proclaiming “life

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beyond Chardonnay,” Niven, Blaney and winemaker Christian Roguenant created tangent, producing nothing but alternative white varietals bottled under screwcap to showcase the eight-mile-long Edna Valley’s cool climate and unique soils. “It takes unoakened Chardonnay to a whole next level,” said Niven. Not that Niven has anything against Chardonnay. On the contrary, Chardonnay has been Baileyana’s focus since Niven’s grandmother, Catharine Niven, planted a 3.5-acre vineyard in her front yard and founded the winery. And Chardonnay remains an integral part of the winery’s identity. Indeed, Baileyana and tangent co-exist as separate, but equal brands under one roof, each highly focused with its own unique identity. “The two wineries represent an evolution as we take our wine making efforts to www.winecountrythisweek.com

the next level,” said Niven. At Baileyana, the focus is on Grand Firepeak Cuvee: ultra-premium estate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah from the winery’s Firepeak Vineyard. The vineyard is nestled against Islay Mountain, the last in a chain of seven extinct volcanoes. “Firepeak Vineyard represents over 30 years of grape-growing knowledge” in Edna Valley, said Niven. tangent, as its name suggests, is a departure from Baileyana’s enduring, classical wines. Sleek and sophisticated, tangent’s modern approach to grapegrowing and winemaking complements the Baileyana brand. The stylistic differences are embodied in the respective labels, with Baileyana’s Grand Firepeak Cuvee evoking an oaky warmth, while the tangent bottlings are crisp, clean and fresh. What both have in common, said Niven, is the tradition of Niven family

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wines that “over-deliver for the price.” The trio of Grand Firepeak Cuvee offerings are among the best values on the market for estate wines from a designated vineyard. The decision to launch tangent came in 2005. At the time, Baileyana was producing nine different wines under its label. “That didn’t really send a clear message of what this winery is all about,” summed up Niven. The family hired Roguenant, who enthusiastically embraced the tangent concept and oversaw construction of the winery’s state-of-the-art production facility. It is especially geared to the production of world-class Pinot Noir (a wine demanding delicate handling) and Syrah. Niven pointed out that local wine lovers devoted to Baileyana’s Edna Valley Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc – and there are legions – will still be able to find it throughout San Luis Obispo County. The Grand Firepeak Cuvee wines are intended for distribution on a statewide national, and international scale. The Baileyana and tangent tasting room is located at the restored historic one-room Independence Schoolhouse built in 1909 at 5828 Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo. Visit the website www.baileyana-tangent.com.

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WILD COYOTE WINERY Maintaining a Creative Balance

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alance is an integral concept in Gianni Manucci’s life, influencing everything from architectural style and his sculpting to the importance he places on family and friends and, finally, to his winemaking. Wild Coyote Winery is a testament to Manucci’s creative balance, providing visitors with a mystical retreat echoing an ancient Southwestern adobe village. It’s a slice of New Mexico on a hillside west of Paso Robles, complete with panoramic views and a secluded courtyard where bed-and-breakfast guests can relax under a star-studded sky. The authentic feel of Wild Coyote’s southwestern style is no accident. Much of the material used in the construction of the tasting room and the five casitas that make up the bed-and-breakfast were brought from New Mexico. That includes the beams and pillars that command attention. Manucci thought he would retire to Taos, New Mexico, but he dreamed of starting a winery and, well, New Mexico isn’t noted for its grape-growing regions. The adobe-style architecture is accented

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on the interior mainly with original Native American art Manucci has collected. One of Manucci’s own stone sculptures, called “Spiritual Chief,” sits near the tasting bar. Compact discs featuring Native American music are also displayed for sale, along with some whimsical wine caddies forged from metal and a handful of other items. There is no “gift shop” feel, though, something Manucci wanted to shy away from. “We did not want to have a gift shop environment because it takes away from the family-style here,” he said. “We want an atmosphere where visitors can enjoy wine and good conversation, we don’t just want to www.winecountrythisweek.com

sell a bunch of stuff.” Wild Coyote is truly an estate winery, where Manucci and his wife, Kati, are responsible for the wine from planting to bottling. Only grapes grown on the 15 acres of vineyards – Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel – are used in making the wine. Besides those three varietals, Wild Coyote also offers a blend called “House of Reds” – the winery’s nickname – a Rosé and a Zinfandel Port. Manucci believes in crafting robust reds, leaving them in oak until they’re what he considers ready – at least 18 months, and often more than two years. Besides some training at UC Davis, Manucci describes himself as a self-taught winemaker. He is passionate about farming and making wine. “The reason I got into the business is to enjoy being a farmer and grow grapes,” said Manucci. “My philosophy is, ‘If you don’t grow the grapes, you shouldn’t make the wine’.” Wild Coyote Estate Winery is located at 3775 Adelaida Road in Paso Robles and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 610-1311 or visit the website at www.wildcoyote.biz.

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Central Coast Winemakers to Stand Off at Upcoming Cook-off You be the judge. On Saturday, August 11, people will travel to Paso Robles from all over to cast their votes as more than 30 of the Central Coast’s finest winemakers compete – but not for the “Best Wine Award.” No, this time attendees will vote for the “WinemakerChef” for the evening, as vintners combine their favorite culinary creation with their wines while wooing the attendees for their votes. The event will be held at the newly remodeled River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa. Pasolivo Olive Oil is the major sponsor for the Ninth Annual Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-off, where winemakers, including Opolo Vineyards, Eberle, Justin, Robert Hall, Tobin James and J. Lohr to name a few, will prepare unique culinary cuisine to pair with their favorite wines. “The winemakers love to participate because it breaks from the traditional wine-tasting event,” comments

Josh Yaguda, whose family owns Pasolivo Olive Oil. “They get to showcase their finest wines and compete by cooking a dish that will bring out the greatest of qualities in their wines.” The winemakerchef with the most attendee votes at the end of the evening wins the People’s Choice Award. When asked about some of the delectable food that one might expect at the cook-off, Yaguda laughs, “That’s top secret. The winemaker-chefs prefer not to share what they are preparing in advance because they want to keep their competitive edge.” In addition to the People’s Choice Award, local renowned chefs will also be “tasting and voting” to determine which winemaker-chef will win this year’s coveted Judges’ Award. This sell-out event is expected to draw close to 1,000 attendees. “The word is out about the popularity of this event, so this year, we had to create an event website so people could conveniently purchase tickets online,” says Sally Davis, event chair for the Paso Robles Rotary Club, the host of the event. All proceeds will benefit the Paso Rotary’s Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation. Over the past 8 years, the Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-off has raised more than $200,000. This year, the Foundation awarded $30,000 to 15 local, graduating high school seniors. The Ninth Annual Winemakers’ Invitational Cook-off will take place at the River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa in Paso Robles from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 11. Tickets are $75 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (805) 226-5674 or visit www.winemakerscookoff.com.

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GREY WOLF CELLARS by Mark Storer

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ighway 46 West through Paso Robles is a dream, as John Steinbeck might have said. It winds across the Templeton Gap punctuated by lush vineyards and mighty oak trees on hillsides that seem to go on forever. The wine that’s grown here is special, too – and not just because of the scenery, but because of the families that call this place home. Joe Barton’s Grey Wolf Cellars is a testament to “the gap” as home. The Grey Wolf tasting room is unassuming, at best, from the outside. Sitting atop a smallish driveway entrance, an old farmhouse looks to the south. Joe has been in the process of sprucing up the place a little, adding on a new beautiful concrete patio to replace the weather worn and outdated wooden deck. More good reviews means more customers – and more customers need more space. Grey Wolf, while still a small boutique winery, is making world-class wine in a place that feels very much like that Barton family living room. Inside, dark wooden floors creak beautifully as you head to the bar that sits astride the kitchen and the living room. Barton

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family portraits and Grey Wolf memorabilia adorn the space and a friendly, helpful pouring staff sees to it that the customers don’t go thirsty. After the death of his father, it fell to Joe to keep Grey Wolf going and he has succeeded beyond, perhaps, his own expectations. The tasting room, literally a beautiful wooden bar in a living room of an old farmhouse, is the place to taste Grey Wolf’s amazing Zinfandels and Syrahs as well as the table red wine that keeps winning awards, a blend that Joe does himself at his own whim. Like any boutique winery, the heart of www.winecountrythisweek.com

Grey Wolf is the wine club. In joining the pack, wine lovers get to indulge in any number of Barton’s creations over the course of a year. The wine club assures fans of the wine that they will get to taste just about everything they want to before it sells out, though Barton has upped production a bit over the past year to ensure that he is able to keep a thirsty pack well quaffed. But the real success of small wineries is exactly that; Grey Wolf’s small and manageable size helps Barton keep his hand in all levels of wine-making and so, every bottle has the indelible stamp of its maker on it. The tasting room is an extension of that very idea. The small farmhouse with the large Barton family portrait over the fireplace reminds customers and tourists that Grey Wolf is not just a wine company’s name – it’s a way of life, a family dedicated to making great wine and treating its customers like they, too, were part of the pack. Grey Wolf Cellars is located at 2174 Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Tasting hours are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, call (805) 237-0771 or visit www.greywolfcellars.com.

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Experience Paso Robles Wine Country in San Jose 30 Paso Robles wineries to pour at ‘A Taste of Paso Wines’ – The Sainte Claire Hotel – Thursday, August 30, 5:30-8 p.m. A Taste of Paso Wines, featuring fine wines from 30 Paso Robles Wine Country vintners, will pour their premium Paso Robles wines paired with specially prepared appetizers by Il Fornaio Restaurant for the third consecutive year. “This annual event is a great way to introduce Silicon Valley wine enthusiasts to Paso Robles wines and the winemakers and allow them to experience Paso Robles Wine Country in downtown San Jose,” said Karen Bria of Central Coast Boutique wines, the event producers. A complete list of visiting wineries at A Taste Paso of Paso Wines can be found at www.tastepasowines.com. A Taste of Paso Wines tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door and include a walk-around wine tasting; hors d’ oeuvres; a

commemorative Riedel wine glass and participation in the silent auction. A limited number of tickets to this exciting event are available online at www.tastepasowines.com or by calling (805) 239-8463 Monday through Friday.

Benefit wine and lifestyle auctions Silent Auction will feature magnums, library selections and other unique wine lots from participating wineries as well as lifestyle packages and more. The net proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® – www.makewish.org.

For the trade and media Prior to the public tasting on August 30th, A Taste of Paso Wines will begin in the afternoon with a Trade & Media Seminar from 1 to 2 p.m., hosted by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, presenting what makes Paso Robles wines distinctly different. The seminar will be followed by an exlusive walk-

around tasting from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There is limited seating for the Trade & Media Seminar which includes admission to the exclusive walk-around tasting. For reservations, email [email protected] or call (805) 674-4047.

About A Taste of Paso Wines A Taste of Paso Wines is produced by Central Coast Boutique Wines and sponsored by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, City of Paso Robles, Hotel Cheval , Il Fornaio Restaurant, Kraftwerk Design, Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Martin Resorts, Paso Robles Inn, The Sainte Claire Hotel, San Luis Obispo County VCB and The Wine Wrangler. For more information about A Taste of Paso Wines, call Karen Bria at (805) 674-4047, or email at [email protected]. Additional information about the event can also be found at www.tastepasowines.com.

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

About Highway 46 West Wineries Group In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aware of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … where being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines. Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers. Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environment and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines. The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cellars, Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are all included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to the Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just like a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winery. Once you get seven stamps you will receive a beautifully designed poster of all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is full with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by all of the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes from a weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tasting tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as Tax Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the year. All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while guests listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers. For more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website at www.paso46westwineries.com.

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STILL WATERS VINEYARDS Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard. Thursday-Monday 11-5pm 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles 805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

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Discover the Unique and Friendly Hansen Vineyards Thirteen years ago, when Bruce and Sheila Hansen first planted their land in Templeton with wine grapes , they had a vision of a small boutique winery, offering ultra-premium handmade wines, lovingly produced in small lots. Today, that vision has come true and visitors from all over the world have discovered this unique and thoroughly friendly family-owned and operated winery. This is the type of winery where you can actually get first-hand information about the wines directly from the owner/winemaker. Bruce, a former general contractor built the tasting room himself and designed it to be a warm and welcoming place where people could enjoy his award-winning wines and not feel as though they were just one of a crowd. He delights in showing visitors around the rustic redwood bat-and-board tasting room that was just completed three years ago. The building is surrounded by a charming picnic area, perfect for relaxing between tasting stops or enjoying a leisurely

lunch on a sunny Central Coast day. Bruce and Sheila love pouring their fabulous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Malbec for visitors, as well as their new Viognier. Hansen wines have won several awards lately and they are justly proud of their product. “I made wine with my dad when I was a kid. I love the creativity involved with the process and of course, I love the wine!” says Bruce. The tasting room is open weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is located at 5575 El Pomar Drive in Templeton. For more information, call (805) 239-8412 or visit www.hansenvineyard.com.

CHATEAU MARGENE A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the deck or under the oaks. Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm By advanced appointment on Fridays 4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

CASS VINEYARDS Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an array of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. We also offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty Lehigh Friday thru Sunday. Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles 805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

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

HANSEN VINEYARDS As a small boutique winery, we offer ultra-premium hand-made wines produced in small lots from our family-owned winery and vineyard. Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room and experience some serious wine, talk with the owner/winemaker and enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere. Friday-Sunday 11:30 am-5pm 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton 805-233-8412 www.hansenwines.com

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Classical Theater Under the Stars Continues Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, The Taming of the Shrew – an hilarious and touching battle of the sexes where true love emerges victorious. Both shows are performed outdoors in beautiful Avila Valley at Bellevue Santa Fe Charter School which is located at 1401 San Luis Bay Drive. Directions are posted on the website at ccshakes.org. Guests are encouraged to bring low back lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show. All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinee’s begin at 5 p.m. The box office will open one half hour before each performance. Remember – it can get chilly after the sun goes down so be sure to bring warm clothing Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors and students with 101 valid ID. Group rates available for parties of 8

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival invites you to partake in a summer of classical theatre under the stars, July 13th through August 18th. This year features one of Shakespeare’s original villains, Richard the Third, a man whose ambition and bloodthirsty ways are matched only by the relish and delight he takes in murdering his way to the throne. In repertory with this dry-witted villain is

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3rd Annual Solvang Wheels ‘n’ Windmills Car Show The 3rd Annual Solvang Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show will take place in the middle of picturesque Solvang on Saturday, August 25. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored, in part, by Jon’s Equipment and Construction, Mid-State Bank & Trust, and Alisal Cellars. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to help with renovations to the Solvang Sunny Fields Park and children’s playground. The event is open to all makes and years of classic and modified cars, trucks, and special interest vehicles. More than 250 vehicles from all over California will be competing for over 80 awards. There will also be vendors, raffle prizes – including a new V8 engine with proceeds benefiting the Santa Ynez High School Auto Shop – and music. The event also attracts more than 5,000 spectators. Participants and spectators will also enjoy the numerous specialty shops; stores, restaurants, wine tasting and world-famous Danish pastry shops that are the backdrop for the event.

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Artists Race Against the Clock at ‘Quick Draw’ Competition Set in the heart of the old stagecoach route, amidst premier Wine Country and fine art galleries, is the small town charm of Los Olivos. Each year this historic community is host to the annual Quick Draw. The Quick Draw is an exciting, fast-paced event in which participating artists from the fine art galleries in Los Olivos race against the clock to complete a drawing, painting or sculpture within 45 minutes! Artist Kelly Donovan at last year’s Quick Draw. The Los Olivos Gallery Organization is host to the 21st Annual Los Olivos Quick Donovan, Dirk Foslien, Carol Theroux, Draw. Participating galleries include: Details, Karina Puente, Richard Myer, Cel Miller, Joe Gallery Los Olivos, Judith Hale Gallery and Milazzo, Joe Mancuso, Gordon Luce, Grace Judith Hale Gallery South, Sansone Studios, Schlesier, Vic Riesau, Lynelle Echeverria, Mark Greenaway, Tom DeWalt and Cynthia Wildling Art Museum and Young’s Gallery. Participating artists include Kelly Joyce.

Don’t miss a moment of this fast-paced creative challenge on August 18. The day begins with an introduction of the artists at 10:30 a.m., and Quick Draw at 11 a.m. The Quick Draw is immediately followed by a live auction at noon. Other Quick Draw events include a silent auction that starts at 10 a.m. and ends after the live auction. There’s a barbecue in the park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artist demonstrations and receptions and take place at various galleries until 5 p.m. On California scenic Highway 154, Los Olivos is just 35 miles north of Santa Barbara over the San Marcos Pass, or an hour south of San Luis Obispo and two miles east of Highway 101. For more information, call (805) 688-1222 or (805) 693-1233.

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Hayman & Hill Releases a White Blend from Santa Barbara distinctly rich, yet refreshing palette.” Expressive of its appellation, Interchange is a luscious, rich blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Malvasia Bianca, Semillon and Gewürztraminer grapes. This latest addition to Hayman & Hill’s appellation-specific line-up has a bright floral nose and a luscious tropical palate with bright acidity. Interchange will be distributed nationally with a suggested retail price of $13.99. The Hayman & Hill winemaking philosophy is simply to seek out the finest quality grapes where they grow best.

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★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 Anglim Winery – Paso Robles 750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 ★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles 739 12th St; 877 759-WINE ★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles 10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815

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Caparone Winery – Paso Robles 2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827

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Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-4 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287

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Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192

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Four Vines Winery – Templeton 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055

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Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808

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

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Hice Cellars – Paso Robles 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888

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Hug Cellars – Paso Robles 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906

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J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550

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Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 JanKris Winery – Templeton 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 ★ Justin Winery – Paso Robles 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932

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Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4

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

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Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6

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

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

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★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400

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Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X

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

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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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Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc 805-686-0850

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

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Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X

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

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Huber Vineyards – Lompoc 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854

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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

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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Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000

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

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Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032

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Sanford Winery – Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300

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Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558

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Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864

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Sunstone – Santa Ynez 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463

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J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 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 Fr-Su 11-4:30 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 ★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339

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Blackjack Ranch – Solvang 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412

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

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Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985

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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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Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857

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Jaffurs – Santa Barbara 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003

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

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

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Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X

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

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Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5

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

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Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter

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Alma Rosa – Buellton 201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090

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

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Summerland – Summerland 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc 805-736-9957

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

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Fr-Su Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4

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