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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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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 Estrella Warbird Museum Fascinating collection of military aircrafts 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles www.ewarbirds.org ★ ★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Local winemaker featured each week. 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com. • June 18: Midnight Cellars • June 25: Orchid Hill Vineyard 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 ★ ★ ONGOING IN JUNE Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Featuring the Paso Robles Art Association 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ ONGOING IN JUNE 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, www.vinarobles.com Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles JUNE 13-14, JULY 11-12, 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 ★ JUNE 13 ★ Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program Golf Invitational Fundraiser Enjoy a golf tournament at the Links at Vista Del Hombre and a delicious banquet following hosted by Silver Horse Winery. San Miguel This is a non-profit event that seeks sponsors for the Wine & Viticulture Degree Program which is entirely reliant on private & industry funding. $500 Sponsorship, 805-238-9234 ★ JUNE 13 ★ June Winemaker Dinner at Cass Winery Lobsters, truffle butter & more! 6-10pm, $80, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com ★ ★ JUNE 13 Lakeside Club Shipment Pickup at Bianchi Make new friends or meet up with old ones while tasting new releases 6-8pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles $5, Free to Lakeside members & one guest www.bianchiwine.com

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JUNE 14 Winemaker Meet & Greet Barrel Tastings at Ortman Vineyards Enjoy fine barrel tastings & delicious cheese 10am-4pm, $15, 805-937-8340 www.ortmanwine.com ★ JUNE 15 ★ Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco 1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com ★ JUNE 15 ★ Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Series at Adelaida Cellars Reserve Syrahs and Rhône style red wines. 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles [email protected], www.adelaida.com ★ ★ JUNE 15 Father's Day BBQ at Robert Hall Winery Celebrate Father’s Day tailgate-style. BBQ includes baby back ribs, grilled hot dogs, root beer floats and more! Wine and other beverages will be available too. The Golden State Classic Car Show will also be showcasing a variety of muscle cars in front of the winery. 11am-3pm, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com JUNE 20-27 Twilight Concerts in the Park City Park Bandstand 5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.com ★ ★ JUNE 20 Summer Solstice Dinner at Adelaida Cellars Delicious dinner in the barrel room with winemaker Terry Culton & “Chef for the Stars” Jeff Scott. 6:30pm, RSVP, 800-676-1232 www.adelaida.com ★ ★ JUNE 20 Friday Fun Night #1 at Rio Seco Featuring music by Up in the Air 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles ★ ★ JUNE 21-22 June Swoon Pick Up Party at Midlife Crisis Celebrate the start of summer & join the wine club at Midlife Crisis. Featuring delicious food & wine pairings. Tasting will be complimentary all weekend! 10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730 www.midlifecrisiswinery.com ★ JUNE 21 ★ Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring Laurence Juber, lead guitarist for Paul McCartney & Wings 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ JUNE 21 Summer Concert at Bianchi Great music from Monty Mills. Bring your own picnic basket or enjoy food from the deli. No outside beverages. 6-9pm, 805-226-9922 $10/Free to Lakeside members www.bianchiwine.com ★ ★ JUNE 21 Locals Only Dinner Winemaker Dinner at Eberle Winery Enjoy a fine winemaker dinner in the caves 6:30pm, $150/ $120 wine club members 805-238-9607, RSVP, www.eberlewinery.com

★ JUNE 27 ★ Vina Robles Winery Summer Concert Series 2008 Featuring the Usonia Jazz Band 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles

JULY 11, 18, 25 Twilight Concerts in the Park Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres 5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103 City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles

★ JUNE 27 ★ 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 and light dinner. 6-9pm, $25/$20 Cavern Club 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com

★ ★ JULY 11 Friday Fun Night #4 at Rio Seco Featuring music by Impromptu 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com

★ JUNE 27 ★ Friday Fun Night #2 at Rio Seco Featuring music by ZZAH 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles JUNE 28 Downtown Trading Day Antiques & garage sale bargains, 9am-3pm 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.com JUNE 28 Kids Flea Market Great big flea market! 9am-3pm, Paso Robles 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.com ★ ★ JUNE 28 Texas Hold’em at Rio Seco 6-9pm, RSVP, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles ★ ★ JUNE 29 Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Series at Adelaida Cellars HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 x14 $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles [email protected], www.adelaida.com ★ ★ ONGOING IN JULY Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Featuring Jack Johnson, 10am-5pm, Templeton 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ ONGOING IN JULY Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Rumba & Waltz 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, www.vinarobles.com Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles ★ ★ JULY 4 Friday Fun Night #3 at Rio Seco Featuring music by Sideroads 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles, www.riosecowine.com ★ ★ JULY 4 Independence Day BBQ at Robert Hall Great family fun for all ages. Paso Robles 6-10pm, $30/$25 Cavern Club, $15 Children RSVP, www.roberthallwinery.com ★ ★ JULY 5 Summer Birthday Bash-Sunset Cruise of Morro Bay with Midlife Crisis Enjoy the sunset on the Papagallo II while sipping Midlife Crisis wines paired with five inspired recipes. 805-237-8730, RSVP [email protected] ★ ★ JULY 7 Bottling Party at Rio Seco All help appreciated! Call winery for details. 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com

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★ JULY 11 ★ 46 West Wineries-Friday Night Wine & Cheese at Doce Robles A fine wine & delicious cheese event 6-8pm, $15, 805-227-4766, Paso Robles www.paso46westwineries.com ★ ★ JULY 11 Eberle Hosts Tre Wilcox of America’s Top Chefs Delicious menu from renowned chef 6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com ★ JULY 12 ★ Pappagallo Cruise with Robert Hall Winery Enjoy a 3 hour cruise on Mooro Bay on board the 72ft. luxury yacht while experiencing superb cuisine specially paired with Robert Hall wines. 1-4pm, $100 pp / $90 Cavern Club 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles [email protected] www.roberthallwinery.com ★ ★ JULY 13 Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring-Up music by In The Air 1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ JULY 13 Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Series at Adelaida Cellars HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, RSVP, 805-239-8980 $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles [email protected], www.adelaida.com ★ ★ JULY 18 Friday Fun Night #5 at Rio Seco Featuring music by Mo Diggs 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com ★ ★ JULY 19 EOS 11th Annual Blending Seminar Featuring delicious luncheon & seminar 11:30am-2:30pm, $50, 805-239-2562 www.eosvintage.com ★ JULY 19 ★ Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi Featuring classic rock by Rail 6-9pm805-226-9922, Paso Robles www.bianchiwine.com ★ JULY 19 ★ Bordeaux Blending Party at Opolo Become a winemaker for a day! 3pm, RSVP, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles www.opolo.com ★ ★ JULY 19 Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring the music of Baka Beyond An eclectic band with a world fusion sound. 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS CAYUCOS AND 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 JUNE 21 Summer Solstice Celebration Enjoy live entertainment, storytelling, music & more! 10am-3:30pm 805-772-2694, Morro Bay State Park www.sanluisobispocounty.com JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration Featuring sand sculpture contest, parade, BBQ, fireworks & more! 805-995-1200 Downtown Cayucos near the Pier. For details visit www.cayucoschamber.com SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • June 18-19: Love, Janis • June 21: Sleeping Beauty • July 5: Wanda Sykes

ONGOING Lectures & Art at California Polytechnic State University 805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 22 My Fair Lady San Lui s Obispo Little Theatre 805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org 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 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 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 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 ★ ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27 ★ Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery 11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

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

★ ★ JUNE 21 First Annual Blending Seminar & Wine Party at Claiborne & Churchill Participate in the blending of the 25th Anniversary red wine. For details call 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo www.claibornechurchill.com

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

JUNE 22 Family Fun Day Have fun playing badminton, horsehoes, Chinese checkers & other fun family games. 12-4pm, $4, 805-781-7300, San Luis Obispo

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

★ ★ JUNE 29 25th Anniversary Open House at Claiborne & Churchill Fine wine & delicious food and more! This is a club member event, San Luis Obispo www.claibornechurchill.com

JULY 6 2nd Annual Wine Club BBQ Event at Edna Valley Vineyard Enjoy a day of great food, wine, live music with horseshoe and bocce ball tournaments. 1-4pm, $15 Club Edna Only, 805-544-5855 San Luis Obispo, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com JULY 19-20 San Luis Obispo Renaissance Festival Be transported back over 400 years! Over 1000 craftsmen, actors, musicians, jugglers, lords and ladies, 3 stages of entertainment, games for all ages & more! San Luis Obispo Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, El Chorro Park $12, 800-688-1477, www.hisrev.org/slo-faire ATASCADERO ★ JUNE 21 ★ 13th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival Enjoy excellent wine from over 80 San Luis Obispo County wineries. Atascadero Lake Park 11:30am-4:pm, $35, 877-905-WINE www.atascaderowinefestival.com AVILA BEACH ONGOING SUNDAYS Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Artists paint & present their work 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier ★ ★ JUNE 29 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 ★ ★ JULY 3 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 Beach 805-595-WINE, www.salisburyvineyards.com ★ ★ JULY 10-13 Salisbury Vineyard's Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Schoolhouse with Chef Ralph Fabula. Trolley from Dolphin Bay Hotel & Residences to the Schoolhouse in Avila Valley. 805-544-1285, [email protected] www.centralcoastwineclassic.org ★ ★ JULY 10-13 Central Coast Wine Country Classic Experience the beauty & diversity of the Central Coast with winemaker dinners, auctions, wine tastings, delicious pairings & more! 805-544-1285 www.centralcoastwineclassic.org, Various locations in Avila & the San Luis Obipso Area ★ ★ JULY 13 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 ARROYO GRANDE ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande

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ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING Clark Center for Performing Arts 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande www.clarkcenter.org • June 21: How the West Was Sung • June 29: Bringing in the Beat 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 • June 22: VOCE & Cuesta Chamber Singers • July 4th (Friday): The Village Band ★ JUNE 21 ★ Barrel Tasting, Tour & Lunch with Winemaker Leslie Meado of Talley Vineryards 11am, $60, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande www.talleyvineyards.com ★ ★ JUNE 21 Wine Club Kickoff BBQ at Leatitia Estate House 2pm, $60/$40 club members, 888-809-VINE Arroyo Grande, www.laetitiawine.com JULY 26 Arroyo Grande Valley Car “Sho” More than 300 classic & custom cars 10am-5pm, 805-489-2636, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ★ ★ JULY 26 Mano Tinta Release Party at Talley Vineyards Enjoy wine tasting, music, Mexican-style snacks, and take home a commemorative Mano Tinta wine glass. Proceeds from the event and sale of the 2006 Mano Tinta red wine blend will benefit The Fund for Vineyard and Farm. 12-3pm, $15, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande www.talleyvineyards.com OCEANO ONGOING The Great American Melodrama 805-489-2499, Oceano www.americanmelodrama.com • Ongoing through June 8: Muskie Love • June 12-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 FRIDAYS Wine Down Fridays at Costa de Oro Winery Catered appetizers, live music great wines. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria www.costadeorowinery.com [email protected] 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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK JUNE 14 Winemaker Meet & Greet & Barrel Tasting at Riverbench Winery Enjoy delicious wine & cheese pairings as well as barrel tastings. Santa Maria, 10am-4pm $15, 805-937-8340, www.riverbench.com

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31 Paintings Made with Wine at Artiste View paintings created with wine & pastel; a medium sure to catch the eye of wine lovers. 11-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez www.artiste.com

ONGOING ★ ★ JUNE 21 Chumash Casino Concerts 2nd Anniversary Celebration 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez at Costa de Oro Winery www.chumashcasino.com Enjoy library wines, delicious BBQ & live music • June 19: Earth, Wind & Fire 12-4pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria • June 26: Ron White www.costadeorowinery.com [email protected] • July 4: Reba SANTA MARGARITA ONGOING 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 ONGOING THROUGH JUNE Abbrescias Passion: Plein-Air Paintings of Glacier National Park The Wilding Art Museum, 11am-5pm, Los Olivos 805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org ONGOING FIRST TUESDAY Wine and Art at Los Olivos Café 5-7pm, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com • June 26: Burgundy Tasting Journey • July 24: Chilean Tasting Journey • August 21: South African Tasting Journey

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, Santa Ynez 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com JUNE 14 Old Santa Ynez Day Enjoy a parade, arts, crafs, antiques & more as Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday. 805-688-3448, www.syvva.com LOMPOC ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com JUNE 21 Village Days at La Purisima Learn about the traditional skills and crafts brought to La Purisima Mission by the Chumash Indians. La Purisima Mission 11am-2pm, 805-733-3713, Lompoc

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com • June 18: Brian Loring, Loring Wine Company • July 9 : David Hardee, Carina Cellars

JUNE 25-29 56th Annual Lompoc Valley Flower Festival Enjoy a top ranked parade, a carnival, great rides, arts, crafts, flower show and more! 805-735-8511, Lompoc, Check website for details. www.springartsfestival.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Enjoy delicious organic tastings 10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600 www.globalgardensgifts.com

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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

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

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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 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

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

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 THROUGH JUNE 29 Godspell at the PCPA Theatre Live, theatre under the stars 8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org JUNE 18 Cooking Classes at the Chef’s Touch Featuring Asian grilling, 6-9pm, $75, Solvang 805-688-1040, www.thechefstouch.com JUNE 21 Wine Club Summer BBQ at Lucas & Lewellen A Wine Country BBQ, live music & great views. 5-8:30pm, $80pp/$55 wine club, 888-777-6663 Solvang, wwwllwine.com JUNE 22 Valley Wine Ensemble Free Concert 30 local volunteer muscians perform 2pm, Solvang Park Gazebo www.solvangusa.com JUNE 28 13th Annual Red, White & Blues Concert at Buttonwood Farm Bring a picnic & dance to the tunes from the band Cadillac Zach. Presented by Buttonwood Farm Winery and Longoria Wines. $40/$30 Imbibers Club & SB Blues Society members Solvang, 805-688-3032 [email protected] 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 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 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 Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING SATURDAYS Cachuma Lake Nature Walk 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Nature Center www.cachuma.com 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 June 15: Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children's Books • Ongoing through August 17: It's All About Me: California Artists' Self Portraits ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 22 Old Wicked Songs by Jon Marans Profound, humorous play with fine music 805-965-5400, Alhecama Theatere ONGOING Surfing Lessons Enjoy an exciting day in the water, Santa Barbara 805-898-0671, www.sbadventureco.com ONGOING Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 20 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2008 Celebration Workshop Come & join the fun & build, paint & create magical works of art for the Solstice Parade Celebration. Featuring children’s creative area. Wed. through Fri: 3-8pm, Sat & Sun: 12-6pm 805-965-3396, [email protected] Santa Barbara, www.solsticeparade.com JUNE 13-15 Live Oak Music Festival Exciting 3 day concert & camping event Benefit for KCBX Public Radio Various price packages, 805-781-3030 www.liveoakfest.org JUNE 20-21 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2008 Celebration Festival Enjoy live music, creative costumes, crafts, entertainment, great food and more! Saturday’s event feature a special children’s area Fri: 4-9pm, Sat: 12:30-8pm, 805-965-3396 [email protected] www.solsticeparade.com

ONGOING Lobero Theatre 805-963-0761, www.lobero.com • June 13: Keb' Mo' • June 15: Marc Cohn • June 18: Idina Menzel • June 21: The Pine Leaf Boys + JT Nero • June 22: Brandi Carlile

JUNE 21 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration 2008 Parade Enjoy the creative, fun, people-powered floats as they journey through Santa Barbara. 12pm, 805-965-3396, www.solsticeparade.com [email protected]

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

★ JUNE 28 ★ Santa Barbara Wine Festival Join Stolpman & other Central Coast wineries at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History as they pour their fine wines. 805-682-4711 Santa Barbara, www.sbnature.org

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Winemakers Solicited for 10th Annual Fund Raiser Wineries Sought to Compete for Winemakers’ Cookoff Honors Event host, the Paso Robles Rotary Club, kicked off its campaign to sign up 30 Central Coast wineries to participate in its 10th annual Winemakers’ Cookoff. The event features winemaker-chefs grilling their own culinary creations and pairing them with some of their finest wines. Winemaker pairings will be served to 1,000 attendees as the participating wineries vie for both “People’s Choice” and “Judges” award recognition. This year, the cookoff will be held on Saturday, August 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Oaks Hot Springs Spa in Paso Robles. All net proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the Paso Robles Rotary’s Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation, which awards college scholarships to area high-school seniors. “Beginning this year we will be promoting ‘Make it a Winemakers’ Weekend;’ encouraging participating wineries to offer event attendees discounts

and special activities throughout the cookoff weekend. We hope this promotion will have a ‘win-win’ effect by enhancing the attendees’ Wine Country experience and generating new customers and additional revenue for participating wineries,” said Vicki Silva, the 2008 event’s winery chair.

Wineries interested in being part of this year’s Winemakers’ Cookoff or wishing additional information should contact Vicki Silva at (805) 239-5151. Tickets are $75. For tickets or more information, call 1-877-6868564 (toll free) or visit the Cookoff on the web, www.winemakerscookoff.com.

Live Oak Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary Something for Everyone at Live Oak! It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Live Oak Music Festival, a three day concert and camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the beautiful and peaceful hills above Santa Barbara. This year’s festival will be held on June 13, 14 and 15. 100% of Live Oak proceeds go to support the timeless place that is far removed from ties and clocks, suits and schedules.

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The festival features an aural collage of live music ranging from traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music. To see the complete three-day concert line-up and to order your tickets for the festival, visit the website at www.liveoakfest.org or by phone at (805) 781-3030. Full festival adult tickets are $115, teen tickets $75 and children’s tickets $35. Day tickets are $35 for adults and teens and $15 for children.

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Niels and Bimmer Udsen

CASTORO CELLARS Dam Fine Wines by Mark Storer

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o the old world, celebrating 25 years in the winemaking business must seem a pittance. But here in the New World, 25 years in business is a major milestone – especially when one considers that the 25 years was and is being done in Paso Robles, which only became a major wine region in the 1970s. That is where Niels Udsen and the Castoro Cellars family find themselves these days. “It’s really an accomplishment,” says Udsen, obviously proud of his “dam fine wine,” the Castoro motto. Castoro means “beaver” in Italian and it so happens that Udsen somehow garnered the nickname “beaver” as a lad. The name carried forward and is now a name that means “dam fine wine.” Udsen’s own education included a degree in Agri-business from Cal Poly, SLO and while there, he, “did a couple of projects for wineries. I really enjoyed it and honestly thought it would be a great business to get into.” 25 years have seen a great many changes

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in Paso Robles, not the least of which is its official designation as an AVA and now a major world wine-growing region. Castoro has 550 acres under vines in the region and is in the process of planting 25 more acres at its Whale Rock Vineyard on Bethel Road in Paso Robles. “We’re trying to get to a point where we rely solely on our own vineyards,” says Udsen. “But we still purchase grapes from places we like or people we enjoy working with.” One such collaboration is the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard to the south in Santa Barbara County, from which Castoro has produced award winning wines including a reserve Pinot Noir. Castoro produces between 65,000 and 70,000 cases of wine a year. “We’re sort of in that middle range,” says Udsen. “Most business models are based on either production below 3,000 cases a year or above 100,000 a year. We’re not there…yet.” There’s no rush, either. Castoro has spent the years fulfilling their promise of fine, quality wine, not massive amounts of juice. That attention to detail has resulted in their recent certification by the California Certified Organic Farmers association as an organic www.winecountrythisweek.com

vineyard. “We’ve been farming that way for a long time, honestly. We just had to get through the paperwork,” Udsen says. Still, 100 acres are now certified organic on the Castoro Estate and the rest of the acreage is farmed in a similar fashion. Organic farming and sustainable practices have taken hold in the wine industry for many years now. Beyond the obvious “green” implications, it’s also the best way to ensure that a winery can operate for many years. The new plantings at Whale Rock Vineyard this year will be Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. “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. Paso Robles’ west side vineyards benefit from the cool ocean breezes that make their way up the canyons in the evening, cooling temperatures as much as 40 to 50 degrees during summer evenings at times. “We do a lot of custom crush work, too,” says Udsen. “This will give us an upper hand in making sure we produce a more consistent and better product.” Udsen has also spent a good deal of time growing his brand. “We’ve

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS been working with distributors more and more to set goals and sell more wine in different places,” he says. “I like to sell for fun once in a while, but I have a couple of people who do most of that.” Castoro’s secret weapon, if there is such a thing, however, is winemaker Tom Myers. Myers has a long and storied history in the Paso Robles area and is highly respected and sought after as a winemaking consultant. “He’s had a hand in every vintage we’ve produced,” says Udsen. The 25 year celebration has already kicked off and more events are planned as summer gets into full gear. Most importantly, special pricing can be found on Castoro wines as well as various music and dinner events at the scenic winery on Paso’s west side. Udsen himself enjoys the celebration aspect of Castoro wines. “I think my favorite food and wine pairing on the white wine side would be baked salmon with fresh vegetables from our garden, beets and carrots and the like, and then we make a sauce with the wine. I pair that with Pinot Blanc or our Tango blend,” says Udsen. “On the red side, well, that’s barbecue with our anniversary blend,” he says. The next 25 years look plenty bright for Castoro’s “dam fine wines.” With new vineyards, new blends and the newly certified vintages from 2007, Castoro has made its place in Paso Robles history. “I’m proud of what we’ve done,” says Udsen. “It’s been 25 years of producing great wines.” Castoro Cellars is located at 1315 N. Bethel Road in Templeton. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (805) 238-0725. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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L AETITIA WINERY & VINEYARDS Twenty-Five Years of World Class Wines

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ontinuing a long line of making traditional sparkling wines, Laetitia Winery is one of the few wineries on the entire Central Coast that creates a variety of sparkling wine in the French Methode Champenoise style. The winery was formed in 1982, as a U.S. extension of the well known French winery, Champagne Deutz. Through successive ownerships Laetitia has expanded their acreage in both Arroyo Grande as well as Santa Barbara County into a powerhouse winery with wide distribution. They have become known for their extensive sparkling wines (international law forbids California sparkling wine to be called Champagne, which is a specific region in France), as well as Pinot Noir, not to mention a multitude of other varietals. Currently, Laetitia produces

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more than 70,000 cases of wine each year. The tasting room showcases two distinct bars, a wood bar and their ceramic bar. They also offer three labels; Laetitia, Nadia (their newest label) and Barnwood, wines from Santa Barbara County. The amazing thing about Laetitia is that they offer such a broad spectrum of choices, from sparkling to Pinot Noir, to Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah and Chardonnay, Viognier and much more. They are known for their Pinot Noir and currently have more than 400 acres of Pinot Noir planted which take advantage of the prevailing cooling breezes from the coast a few miles away from their tasting room and winery. Laetitia’s site is also fortunate to have an abundance of gravely clay soil, perfect for keeping the vines well drained. A stop at Laetitia Winery offer two tasting schedules: a complimentary taste of five estate wines which includes the Brut Cuvee sparkling wine out of a possible 13 wines, a www.winecountrythisweek.com

handful of Barnwood and Laetitia wines, or the reserve tasting, which is five tastes for a $10 fee and includes your choice of the five sparklers, two Nadia wines (a white blend and a red blend) and many reserve wines. They also offer five different wine clubs for multiple palettes. Bottle prices at Laetitia range from $14 to $60 so there’s something to fit every budget. Laetitia also offers multiple outdoor picnic areas with expansive views of the rolling hills of vines, glimpses of Highway 101 and even a bocce ball court. They also provide a demonstration vineyard, showing rows of vines planted with different trellising techniques and types of varieties of grapes planted. Laetitia Winery is located directly off Highway 101 between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo at 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive in Arroyo Grande. They are open every day between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Phone 1-888809-VINE for further information or to schedule a group tasting.

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Tolosa Dedicates a Space For Wine and Cheese Pairings Tolosa has announced the resumption of Wine and Cheese Pairing as of June 7th, 2008. This will be the third year of this increasingly popular event. In 2006, Tolosa felt that although every winery had the opportunity to present their wine, few took the initiative to pair varietals with cheese. “Learning about our wines is a great start – next comes pairing them with food, so we offer the quintessential food pairing; great cheeses that compliment our wines,” comments Bob Schiebelhut, principal at Tolosa. Every Saturday from June through September, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., guests can enjoy four Tolosa estate wines paired with four artisan cheeses. The pairings are presented in Tolosa’s “sanctuary,” Heritage Room, which overlooks the surrounding vineyards. Here, apart from the “hustle and bustle” of the tasting room, guests can relax and enjoy what we hope will be a learning experience. The artisan cheeses are typically purchased from San Luis Obispo’s Monterey Street Wine Company, who offers a vast amount of choices from around the globe. Prior to each menu’s publication, the manager of Monterey Street and Tolosa’s Concierge, John Shakley, together taste the wines and cheeses to capture the best possible pairing. “A good wine can be great with the right cheese, but a great wine can be bad with the wrong one,” quotes John Shakley. Each Saturday a different list of diverse wines and cheeses are offered, which encourages guests that have a great experience to return a different week and try all new pairings. This year, Tolosa has also added another option in the Heritage Room, alongside the pairings. Guests can purchase a flight of reserve wine tastings, including limited-production varietals, barrel select and library wines. The reserve tasting will be $10 for the public and complimentary to Tolosa Heritage Society Members. Tolosa’s Wine and Cheese Pairings are located in the Heritage Room at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. The pairings began June 7th, and last through September 27th, 2008. Guests can arrive anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the pairing. Reservations are not required, but recommended for parties of six or more. Cost is $20 for the public or $15 for Heritage Society Members. For questions or reservations, contact John Shakley at (805) 782-0500 ext. 10 or [email protected].

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Experience Ceno Caliente Cellars in San Luis Obispo You know that feeling when you are visiting Disneyland or Las Vegas, the feeling that suddenly you have stepped into a whole new world. That’s the feeling you will experience when you visit Cerro Caliente Cellars located in San Luis Obispo. When you first pull up it looks like a well-kept warehouse, until you take your first step inside. Suddenly, you are taken into a whole new world. Surrounded by Venetian plastered walls, cobblestone floors, the artwork of Gene Francis, and a faux second story complete with windows and planters. Before you know it you are greeted by an enthusiastic staff member, often a member of the family and sometimes, the winemaker. Don Peters shares his passion for the world of wine and food every third Saturday of the month with a special pairing selected for the day. Come step into the world of wine with Cerro Caliente Cellars right off Broad and Capitolio in San Luis Obispo. Follow the arrows for what is sure be a memorable and fun experience while sampling some of the best wines the Central Coast has to offer. Cerro Caliente Cellars is at 831 Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo, and is open Friay through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 544-2842 or www.cerrocalientecellars.com.

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Eberle Winery Announces Star-Chef Line Up for 2008 Eberle Winery of Paso Robles has announced the entire line-up of their one-of-a-kind Guest Chef Dinner Series, which takes place each month in the Eberle wine caves and features chefs from across the U.S.A. While this year has already included top chefs such as Douglas Dodd of the Hotel Bel-Air and the favorite chef of Ellen DeGeneres, Leonardo Curti of Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez, the rest of the year’s chefs should help create one for the record books for Eberle Winery. All Eberle Winemaker Dinners are held at the Eberle Wild Boar Room in the Eberle caves and are $150 per person or $120 for Cellar Club members. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, 3.5 miles east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. Upcoming winemaker dinners listed below. For reservations, complete schedule or more information, visit www.EberleWinery.com. Or, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or [email protected].

• Saturday, June 21 – “Locals Only” Dinner Featuring Chef Chris Kobayashi, Artisan, Paso Robles Experience a winemaker dinner in the Eberle caves featuring only “locally grown” food and wine. Chef Chris Kobayashi is well known for his commitment to using only the freshest, local ingredients to create masterful dishes at Artisan Restaurant. Chef Chris searches out local and organic produce and his hand selected proteins are wild caught or sustainably farmed and contain no growth hormones or antibiotics. Eberle Winery wines are also made with a “locals only” philosophy. All Eberle fruit is either grown on the Paso Robles Estate or contracted from partners and vineyard growers in Paso Robles. We feel this combination of locally grown food and wine will create a meal like no other – and offered only at Eberle Winery. Make your reservation soon for this dinner in the caves. This rare event is limited to 40 people.

• Friday, July 11 – Eberle Hosts One of Bravo’s "America’s Top Chefs" Tre Wilcox As chef de cuisine of Dallas’s award-winning five-star restaurant, Abacus, Tre Wilcox began his culinary career at the age of 17. Chef Tre’s latest culinary adventures landed him a spot as a contestant on Bravo’s third season of America’s Top Chef. “Top Chef 3 Miami” featured 15 of the country’s most impressive rising chefs and Tre proved to be a strong contender in this competition for up-and-coming culinary talent. Tre’s dedication, enthusiasm and passion have made him such a renowned and impressive chef he’s been nominated as the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef for two consecutive years. To be nominated for this award, you must be “age thirty or younger and display an impressive talent and be likely to make a significant industry impact in years to come.” D Magazine named him one of the “Top Young Guns” in Dallas. He has also appeared on a number of TV shows, including Oprah, the Texas Cable News Network, ABC’s Good Morning Texas and Metro and FOX’s Good Day Dallas.

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• Saturday, August 2 – Friends of the Winery Dinner in the Caves Featuring Bern’s Steak House, Tampa, FL One of America’s top steak houses, boasting one of the largest wine lists in the world, comes to Eberle Winery for a meal to remember for our annual Friends of the Winery dinner. Since 1956, Bern’s Steak House has worked with a passion (or some call it an obsession) to provide the best meat, fish and produce available to its customers. Bern would only accept the “very, very best, even if it meant more work and time for preparation, or a higher price paid to begin with the best raw products.” To that end, Bern’s Steak House is now considered an iconic restaurant in the U.S.A. and should be at the top of your “must dine” list.

• Saturday, September 6 – Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves with Doug Levy, Feast, Tucson, AZ 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. Join us as we welcome him to Eberle Winery and experience the food and wine pairings that are making Chef Levy a well-known favorite in Arizona.

• Friday, October 17 – Harvest Festival Winemaker Dinner with Chef Craig von Foerster, Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA The Post Ranch Inn is a stellar resort perched high above the California coast in Big Sur. The Zagat Survey ranked its awardwinning restaurant Sierra Mar, headed by Chef Craig von Foerster, as the best hotel restaurant in the state in 2006. Fusing East and West style cuisine, Sierra Mar showcases everything spectacular about California. Chef von Foerster has recently earned acclaim on NBC’s “Today Show,” and in Sunset Magazine. Enjoy world-class cuisine and world-class wine at Eberle celebrating the harvest of 2008!

• Saturday, November 1 – Eberle Welcomes Acclaimed Chef Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington D.C. It is with great honor that Eberle Winery hosts acclaimed chef and good friend Michel Richard to a Guest Chef Dinner in the Eberle caves. With a culinary career 40 years in the making, Chef Richard’s Citrus and Citronelle restaurants in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and flagship restaurant in Washington, D.C. have earned a staggering array of honors befitting such a talented chef. Author, James Beard Award Winner, and recipient of numerous awards and honors, Chef Richard is currently celebrating the opening of a new restaurant in Carmel Valley. Experience a meal like no other from a culinary talent who Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate describes as “A great chef, who is cooking at a level that far exceeds any Michelin three-star chef in France." A portion of the proceeds from this dinner goes directly to the Eberle Scholarship for students studying wine and viticulture at Cal Poly.

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MAMA’S MEATBALL by Charles Neave One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the food at a local restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurant business. Ask a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they think of Mama’s meatballs in San Luis Obispo and their lips begin to quiver, their eyes roll towards the heavens, they sigh; that is how good Mama’s Meatball is. Set in a small courtyard off of one of the town’s main streets, in a place called the Old Creamery, Mama’s Meatball is actually divided in two. On the right is the take-out where people line up to get their orders of meatballs and more. To the left, fronted by a huge-trunked tree and a water fountain, is the intimate restaurant with it’s mural of the Mediterranean across the back. Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under owner and chef Nicola Allegretta, offers a wide range of authentic Italian dishes, many of them now available in smaller sizes as well, a bow to the economy and his customer’s wishes. Among them are half a dozen soups, a long list of salads (including grilled salmon and a refreshing pear and gorgonzola), some wonderful antipasto choices, both hot and cold paninis (including, of course, one made with meatballs), more pasta dishes than there is space here to share (though the Ravioli di Pollo all Vodka – homemade ravioli filled with chicken and served in a vodka sauce – cannot go unmentioned). There is also a heady selection of meat and fish dishes as well as any number of traditional and specialty pizzas (now available in two sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts. Mama’s Meatball is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Sunday. They are located in the Old Creamery plaza at 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. They are also known for their very popular catering services, which work with groups (including weddings) of every type and size. Their telephone number is (805) 544-0861 and they are on the Internet at www.MamasMeatball.com. Watch for their new location opening the first week in April at 325 Pier Avenue, in Oceano; (805) 473-2383.

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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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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ROBERT HALL WINERY A ‘Hallmark’ for Paso Robles

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ucked into the hillside east of Paso Robles, along California’s enchanting Central Coast, lies a dream 40 years in the making. An entrepreneur with tremendous business acumen, Robert L. Hall has built a world-class winery which has become a landmark for the Paso Robles community. During a family trip to France in the late ’70s, Robert visited the Rhône valley and was captivated by the winery lifestyle of farming, crafting wine and the pairing of wine with food. Robert began developing his idea for a premium-producing vineyard and winery in the early-’80s, and ventured west with the goal of visiting each of California’s wine appellations to explore the optimum growing conditions for the production of premium wine grapes, specifically the Rhône varieties he had enjoyed so much. In the early-’90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the perfect terroir in the Paso Robles appellation. Featuring soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural conditions were ideal to the development of the enological characteristics he was seeking to produce. “Home Ranch” was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the “Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined the Hall Ranch enclave. The Hall Ranch honors old world tradi-

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tions with new world technology. As true stewards of the land, environmental sustainability is practiced to conserve natural resources. Measures practiced include resource management thru the preservation of native oak trees on the Hall Ranch, energy and water conservation thru the recycling and treatment of waste water for vineyard and landscape irrigation, use of a natural pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic compost tea in the vineyard as well as cover crops, beneficial insects and permaculture gardens. In July 2001, Robert Hall welcomed Winemaker Don Brady to Robert Hall Winery. A native of Texas, Don began working in the wine industry while a student at Texas Tech University, continuing his career path with Texas wineries prior to moving to California. Don received honors by his industry peers by receiving the International Wine and Spirits “Wine of America” award, as well as recognition by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance in partnership with the Independent Grape Growers of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Vintners Association as the “Winemaker of the Year” in 2006. Don says his “goal is to capture the essence of the vineyard as well as enhance the quality of wine by getting the best www.winecountrythisweek.com

product possible out of each vine.” Robert Hall Winery is most known their Cabernet Sauvignon, in addition to a proprietary blend – the Rhône de Robles, which includes Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and Counoise. The Robert Hall Winery tasting room has a tremendous selection of over fifteen wines available for tasting including the awardwinning Blanc de Robles, Meritage and Vintage Port. Open daily, the Hospitality Center is a destination for wine enthusiasts. Guided Educational Tours are available and include a tour of the state-of-the-art winemaking facility and 19,000 square feet of underground wine caverns – the largest on the Central Coast. Enjoy a barrel tasting as you learn about the winemaking process from the vine to the glass. The winery also hosts special events throughout the year including food and wine seminars, outdoor concerts, weddings and private celebrations. Today, Robert and Margaret have established very solid roots in ever-growing wine community of Paso Robles. Robert Hall Winery is the result of an old-fashioned work ethic combined with traditional winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and a team of dedicated professionals. Robert invites all to drop by for a visit to discover the essence of Paso Robles.

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SUMMER EVENTS AT ROBERT HALL WINERY • Sunday, June 15th – Father’s Day BBQ & Classic Car Show • Friday, June 27th – Sunset Wine Down Concert • Friday, July 4th – Annual Independence Celebration • Saturday, July 12th – Papagallo Wine Cruise on Morro Bay • Friday, August 29th – Sunset Wine Down Concert For more information on events at Robert Hall Winery, please visit www.roberthallwinery.com or contact Robert Hall Winery Events, 805.239.1616 ext. 14 [email protected]

ROBERT HALL - PERFECT WINES FOR SUMMER! Gold Medal Wines: • 2007 Sauvignon Blanc • 2007 Chardonnay (DOUBLE GOLD) • 2007 Viognier • 2007 Rosé de Robles • 2006 Grenache • 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon • 2005 Meritage (90 SCORE!) • 2005 Vintage Port (DOUBLE GOLD) Open a bottle today & discover the Essence of Paso Robles™!

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Wine Event Company Inspires Love & Romance with Cinema e Vino – Great Films, Great Wines, Great Food If the thought of being outside under the stars on a warm summer night and sharing great wine, great food and a great film with someone you love is your idea of a romantic evening then look no further than Cinema e Vino to be able to provide that perfect atmosphere for just such an evening. Cinema e Vino partners with selected California Central Coast wineries to create romantic evenings for people who enjoy wine tasting, Italian cuisine and watching great movies. The company, founded by Gina DeGirolamo and Melita Toscano, turns scenic wineries into romantic vineyard cinemas. “Last year was such a huge success for us that there was no question we would do a second season,” says Gina. “The most wonderful thing for us was that so many people came to celebrate special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons. We even had one couple get engaged at our event.” The evening begins with a private wine tasting just for Cinema e Vino guests at select vineyards such as Cass, Villicana, Meridian and Gainey. Each event is created to accommodate a limited amount of people, ensuring a warm and intimate environment from start to finish. Guests are then escorted to a scenic vineyard theater, staged with comfortable chairs and cozy blankets. Once seated, your gourmet Tuscan dinner basket is served, freshly prepared and warm from the oven. Under a canopy of stars and with friends, family or that very special someone by your side, a film flickers to life on the screen.

Cinema e Vino’s state-of-the-art equipment ensures a first-rate cinematic experience, while the food, wine and Mother Nature provide the ambiance. “This year we are particularly excited to be offering very special weekend packages that include hotel accommodations and spa treatments to complement the Cinema a Vino experience,” says Melita. “The company is expanding to include elements that seem to go hand in hand. More than a stand alone event, Cinema e Vino becomes the centerpiece of a fun filled, romantic and memorable weekend.” 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.

Cinema e Vino Schedule FRIDAY, JULY 11TH SOME LIKE IT HOT Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH CHICAGO Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellwegger, Richard Gere Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez

SATURDAY, JULY 19TH DUCK SOUP The Marx Bros. Cass Winery, Paso Robles

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH THE GRADUATE Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross Cass Winery, Paso Robles

SATURDAY, JULY 26TH GREASE the sing-a-long Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta Meridian Winery, Paso Robles

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Meridian Winery, Paso Robles

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MIDLIFE CRISIS WINERY Three Dogs, A Three Hour Commute and A Crazy Dream is all the stuff that happens after shooting before release. The strikes you have all heard about are part of the impetus for the commute and the dream – but more on that in a minute. In our fourth vintage, we started all of this in August 2004 and have made the commute virtually every weekend since then either separately or together – but always with the dogs – and thus the second clue of our riddle.

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iddle me this – what do three dogs, a three hour commute and a crazy dream all have in common? Answer – the Midlife Crisis Winery. Spend a little time here with us as we explain the riddle and share a little of the crisis and the dream. Founded in 2004, the Midlife Crisis Winery more than lives up to the crisis part of its name. We are a very small winery. Just the two of us, Kevin and Jill Mittan, operate the winery so we wear many, many hats. We are the winemakers, the cellar workers, the bottling line as well as the marketing and sales staff and regularly fulfill that nebulous job description of “other duties as required.” There is no “official” winery building – the wines are made at a cooperative facility in Paso Robles right now. Nor do we grow our own grapes – yet – instead fruit is purchased from several growers in the Paso Robles appellation. But we do have a tasting room right in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. Carlos, Arenda and Dawn handle everything for us when we are not there. Which leads to one of the clue to the riddle.

A Three Hour Commute We make wine on weekends around jobs in Los Angeles. The commute from our five day a week home in the San Fernando Valley to our house (and the future site of our winery) is just about three hours depending on weather and how many CHP cars we see. Our day jobs are in the entertainment industry in post production – which

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Three Dogs (sort of) We often joke that our Australian Shepherds, Maggie (now deceased), Sydney and Roo, are the real owners of the winery. Besides being part of our commuter lifestyle, the dogs also have their place in our story and our dream. We are DINKS (dual income, no kids) and the dogs kind of fill in the place of the children we couldn’t have. Maggie and Sydney were rescues – we plan to become a foster home for Australian Shepherd Rescue when we land in Paso Robles full time. Until then, we contribute part of our sales to both Australian Shepherd Rescue and the ASPCA. And, to complete their place in the dream, the terrible trio each have a wine named in their honor. Roo Boy Red is the Midlife’s proprietary red blend and Maggie’s Magic and Sydney’s Surprise are fun sparkling wines. And now to the last clue in the riddle –

One Absolutely Crazy Dream The winery is the result of years of daydreaming about doing something else besides the day jobs (which we have not been able to shed yet) and that restlessness that we all feel in at some point in our lives.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS Most people satisfy the daydreams and the restlessness with a great vacation or a Corvette and are over their “midlife crisis.” We, unfortunately, couldn’t settle for anything that simple. We had been passionate amateur winemakers for a long time before we started Midlife Crisis. We loved creating wine because it was something totally different than the world of our day jobs. Wine is real and we can hold those bottles in our hands and say, “I made this.” So we decided to give winemaking a try. Today, we produce a whole bunch of wines that are an eclectic mix of Italian, Rhône and Bordeaux varietals including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot and Zinfandel in addition to the dog wines we mentioned. We will introduce our 2006 Nebbiolo and a red blend called Crisis this summer in time for our wine club shipments. So now you know all about our riddle. Midlife Crisis is our crazy dream that is slowly but surely becoming reality. It has taught us a lot along the way. Chasing this dream is harder than we thought it would be. But, the winery is also infinitely rewarding in ways we could never have imagined. And there is more to come in our crazy dream. We hope to build a sustainable winery on our property just off 46 East along with some vineyards, the dog kennels and whatever else we figure out. We hope you’ll come visit and share a little of our dream and tell us something about yours – at www.midlifecrisiswinery.com or at our tasting room in downtown Paso Robles at 1244 Pine Street.

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’s Tasting Room was a Train Depot in 1887 Get most dads a home winemaking kit for Father’s Day and it will probably wind up gathering dust in some corner of the garage. Not Steve Anglim. And when his first winemaking efforts intrigued his wife, Steffanie, she suggested they see what he could do with some quality grapes. They purchased some Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah from Santa Barbara County — the Anglims were living in Southern California at the time — and that was it. “It kind of snowballed in our garage,” said Steffanie, “because Steve doesn’t do anything small.” That was more than 10 years ago. By 2002, the couple established Anglim Winery, releasing a Syrah, and followed that up a year later added Viognier. By 2005, they had opened the Paso Robles tasting room and the winery now produces about 4,000 cases annually featuring a range of mostly Rhône varietals.

The downtown tasting room, a couple of blocks from the Paso Robles’ historic center, is located in a building that housed the city’s first train depot, dating to 1887. The charming spot features the depot’s original wood floors and windows, with the renovated interior maintaining the feel of a century-old depot. Inside, are a couple of tables and a small tasting bar. It’s a bit off the beaten path, but attracts both a lunchtime clientele and visitors who drop by before walking to one of Paso Robles’ renowned restaurants that have opened in recent years. As for the wines themselves, Steffanie Anglim said her husband strives to make food-friendly wines that are elegant and balanced and “not overly in your face.”

The Anglim Winery tasting room is at 740 Pine Street (next to the newer train depot), a couple of blocks south of Paso Robles City Park. Tasting hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except Sunday, when it opens at noon. You can also visit by appointment, which can be made by calling (805) 227-6813. You can also visit the winery’s website at www.anglimwinery.com.

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TASTE WHAT DOWNTOWN HAS TO OFFER Arroyo Robles 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. Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles 877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Bear Cave Cellars 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. 1227 Park Street Suite B Paso Robles 805-238-4329

Downtown Paso Robles is home to more than 10 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

Orchid Hill 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. 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles 805-237-7525 Daily 11:30-7 or by appointment

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

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Owned by a family of professional musicians, you will always be entertained in our lively tasting room.

Edward Sellers is a boutique winery specializing in small lots of handmade American Rhône-style wines from Paso Robles. Our awarding winning wines reveal an elegant structure and an intense fruit concentration distinctive of their progressive Central Coast origins.

Vihuela (vee-way-la) is a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spanish guitar and a taste for new world, artisan wine.

Experience our award-winning wines and music memorabilia. 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles 805-227-6800 Thursday-Monday 11-7, Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Come in and enjoy a taste. 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles in the newly completed “Clock Tower Building” 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com Thursday-Monday, Noon-7

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Each wine is crafted to express an elegant balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you! 1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller Williams) 805-835-4304 Sunday & Monday 11-4 Thursday through Saturday 11-8

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International Organization Teams Up With Paso Robles Winery To End Hunger Urban Farming and Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery Launches Vineyards Growing Veggies™ Pilot Program For Vineyards. On Saturday, May 31, dozens of volunteers from the local community pitched in to help plant approximately one acre of vegetables on donated, fertile growing land at Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery located on Union Road in Paso Robles as part of a new Vineyards Growing Veggies™ initiative expanding Urban Farming’s mission to end hunger. Steinbeck Vineyards will be the first vineyard in the US to launch the Vineyards Growing Veggies™ pilot program and act as the model to encourage other vineyards to participate in the Urban Farming program across the country and worldwide. Vineyards Growing Veggies™ is an expansion of the Urban Farming campaign, INCLUDE FOOD!™ when planting and landscaping. Using and teaching organic growing methods, the fresh-farmed, locally grown vegetables will be given away to local area food banks, volunteers tending the garden and families in need living in the surrounding community. “My family is thrilled to be part of such a great cause during a very difficult time in our economy,” said Cindy Newkirk of Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery. “With skyrocketing gas and food prices and the threat of food shortages from the use of food for fuel, we are happy to help our neighbors in this community. In addition, growing organic food through a community effort not only nourishes our bodies, but it fosters a sense of belonging and builds friendships,” she added. Also contributing to the Vineyards Growing Veggies™ program is the Farm Supply Company who is generously donating all of the irrigation system design plans, hardware and installation; Hometown Nursery is contributing vegetable seedlings along with numerous bags of grow mulch and Meyer Trucking will be involved in trucking over 4000 seedlings from Cal Poly to Los Angeles as part of the Urban Farming Food Chain™ program. Urban Farming was first introduced to the Paso Robles Wine Region through the Winery Music Awards, a summer-long music competition among unsigned artists that took place last year in Paso Robles. Taja Sevelle, founder of Urban Farming was introduced to Kathy Kelly, founder/producer of the Winery Music Awards at the final competition last year at River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa. The result of that meeting began two new Urban Farming initiatives, the Vineyards Growing Veggies™ program and a blossoming relationship with Cal Poly’s Agricultural School. For more information, contact Joyce Lapinsky, Program Director at Urban Farming at (323) 610-0798 or Kathy Kelly, Vineyards Growing Veggies™ Program at (805) 434-5100 or (310) 717-8750.

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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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Falcon Nest Winery – Just Like a Trip to Tuscany If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you know what it’s like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautiful scenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you don’t have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience the delights of Italy. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of Francesco Grande and his lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born in Calabria and grew up in the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many of his fellow countrymen, his passion for food and wine has been the focus of his life. For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customer to convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to the Paso Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide a little rest and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly beautiful rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that it was time for a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots. “Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a winemaker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father before him and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life,” says Francesco. With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned his land into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesque little winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless sea of vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Verdot and Zinfandel. “I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it is soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a lot longer. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse!” says Francesco.

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Francesco has not totally hung up his chef’s apron, though. The tasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Italian specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side the fine wines of Falcon Nest. Falcon’s Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (805) 226-0227 or go to www.falconnestwine.com.

CASS VINEYARDS Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, paté and specialty foods. 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 Brandon McPartlan seven days a week.

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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Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles 805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

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

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Lakeside Wine Tasting at Atascadero Wine Festival Drinking wine can be good for your heart in more ways than one! Sip, savor and help support the Charles Paddock Zoo while you discover lakeside wine tasting at the 13th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 Central Coast wineries will be pouring their viticulture delights at Atascadero Lake Park all in support of a good time and a good cause. Held in conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday event will also feature the works of several local artists and a variety of other vendors. There will be live entertainment by the Mighty Croon Dogs and food will be available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants. Free shuttles from the Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero to Atascadero Lake Park are available throughout the day. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include a commemorative tasting glass with unlimited tasting. Tickets are available online at www.Vallitix.com, by phone at 1-888-825-5484, and at all Vallitix outlets. Convenience fees will apply. Visit the website at www.AtascaderoWineFetsival.com for more information. To Paso Robles (26 miles, see page 26)

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Costa de Oro Celebrates Its Second Anniversary In 2006, Gold Coast Farms and Costa De Oro Winery proudly opened The Gold Coast Marketplace. On June 21, they will be celebrating their 2nd anniversary from noon to 4 p.m. with library wines, catered barbecue and live music. A stone fruit’s throw from Highway 101 in Santa Maria, its easy accessibility attracts both travelers just passing through and wine enthusiasts launching a day of tasting along the Foxen Canyon wine trail. The tasting room is part of the Gold Coast Marketplace where an array of fresh produce and gourmet foods are available along with Costa de Oro’s award-winning wines. Sure, the shopping’s great, but Costa de Oro’s wines are reason enough to visit. Winemaker Gary Burk’s craftsmanship has earned plaudits from wine critics and a number of awards, including Best in Show at both the Orange and Santa Barbara County fairs.

Costa de Oro – Spanish for Gold Coast – uses estate-grown fruit to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Thirty acres of bluff-top vineyards were planted by Burk’s father, Ron, and his Gold Coast Farms partner, Robert Espinola, when they found the well-drained, sandy loam soil ill-suited for vegetables. It was, however, ideal for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Costa de Oro also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosè and Syrah. The Gold Coast Marketplace and Costa de Oro wine tasting room are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is on the east side of Highway 101. Use the Stowell Road off-ramp traveling either north or south. Come celebrate this milestone event Costa de Oro style! For more information, call (805) 922-1468, visit the website at www.costadeorowinery.com or email [email protected].

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Cal Poly Vineyard Reliant on Wine & Golf Fund Raiser Education budget cuts have delayed the launch of Cal Poly’s original goals for a state-of-the-art wine production facility. The Wine & Golf Symposium was created in 2002 as a vehicle to raise money for the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Program, through scholarships and

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funding for the on-campus vineyard. The annual event, which raised $12,000 last year for the program, will take place on Friday, June 13 as an invitational event for its sponsors. The Wine and Viticulture Degree Program, which started in 2004, has been entirely reliant on private and industry funding for the 15 acre on-campus vineyard. The Wine & Golf Symposium is a once a year non-profit event that seeks sponsors, mainly from the local wine industry, to fundraise for the program. The golf tournament is being held at The Links at Vista Del Hombre golf course in the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country. There is also a banquet following the event which will be hosted by Silver Horse Winery. The event is an invitational with a $500 minimum sponsorship to have a player in the golf tournament. The main corporate sponsor is cooperage Seguin Moreau in addition to KSBY and Wine Business Monthly as the Media sponsors. For more information, contact Peter Price at (805) 610-6060 or [email protected].

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The 21st Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival, June 28 This is the wine festival you cannot miss! More than 50 of the best Central Coast wineries complemented with some of the best local bakers, caterers and chefs will be in one beautiful, serene spot to tantalize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados. In addition to enticing the palettes, the Santa Barbara Wine Festival will host three food and wine experts (names to be announced). Last year’s event sold out. So this year the Museum has decided to close its campus for the day to accommodate more wine festival guests. Below is a list of participating wineries and food vendors todate. For an updated list and more information about the Santa Barbara Wine Festival go to www.sbnature.org/winefestival. Participating wineries include: Alexander and Wayne, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Arthur Earl, Artiste, Au Bon Climat Winery, Babcock Winery & Vineyards, Beckmen Vineyards, Bedford Thompson Winery & Vineyards, The Brander Vineyard, Byron, Calcareous Vineyard, Cambria, Carr Vineyards and Winery, Cass Vineyards and Winery, Chateau Margene, CORE, Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard and Winery, Demetria, Donati Family TM

Vineyard, Eagle Castle Winery, Edward Sellers Vineyards & Wines, Fiddlehead Cellars, Flying Goat Cellars, Foxen, Guy Riedel Wines, Herzog Wine Cellars, Huber Cellars, Hunt Cellars, IO, Kalyra, La Vie Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Melville Vineyards and Winery, Michael Grace Wines, Midlife Crisis Winery, Mosby Winery, Opolo Vineyards, Oreana, Palmina Vineyard & Winery, Presidio, Prodigal Winery, Qupé, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, RN Estate Vineyard, Santa Barbara Cellars Wine Storage, Stolpman, Sylvester Vineyards and Winery, Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Tolosa, Westerly Vineyards and Whitcraft Winery. Food vendors are: Bella Dolce Bakery, Classic Grill Catering Co., D’Angelo Bakery, Hollister Brewing Company, Jake’s Cottage Café, Lazy Acres, Santa Barbara Olive Company, Santa Barbara Chocolate Fountains, Savoy Truffles, The Berry Man and Village Modern Foods. Tickets for members are $50 and $75 for non-members. The event takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. To purchase tickets, call (805) 682-4711 ext. 443 or go online to www.sbnature.org/tickets. Proceeds benefit the Museum's exhibits and educational programs. The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is sponsored in part by The Dreier Group, The Tent Merchant, Santa Barbara Daily Sound, TravelHost Magazine, KDB, KLITE and KTYD.

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PAS O R O B L ES A R E A ★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432

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★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles 739 12th St; 877-759-WINE

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★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles 10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815

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Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5

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Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283

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Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5

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JanKris Winery – Templeton 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319

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Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X

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Justin Winery – Paso Robles 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932

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Kukkula – Templeton 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475

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L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 or By Appt 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588

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Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300

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Le Cuvier – Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706

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Linne Calodo – Paso Robles 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797

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Lone Madrone – Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845

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★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607

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★ Edward Sellers – Paso Robles 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915

★ Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles 3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922

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★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562

Black Hand – San Miguel 1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE

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★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30

Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5

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Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt

Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5

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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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Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles 11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X

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Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Madison Cellars – Paso Robles 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320

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Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809

★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton 1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725

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Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily 11-5 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074

★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos 131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036

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

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★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771

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★ Chateau Margene – Creston 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321

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

★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles 7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730

Changala Winery – Templeton 422 Main St; 805-238-0421

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Bella Luna – Templeton 1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477

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

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Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520

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McClean Vineyards – Templeton 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441

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Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133

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★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455

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★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730

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★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412

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Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904

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Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 10-5 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102

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★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571

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Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789

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Moonstone Cellars – Cambria 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466

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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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Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138

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Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600

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Christian Lazo – San Miguel 249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672

★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389

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

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

★ Hearthstone Tasting Room – Paso Robles 1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805 237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6

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★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593

★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11-5:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Rotta Winery – Paso Robles 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 ★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919

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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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★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Villicana Winery – Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 ★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812

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

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

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

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

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★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172

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

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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 Daily 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5

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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

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Morovino – Avila Beach 550 1st St; 805-627-1443

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Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463

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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; 805-937-9063 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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Koehler – Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 X

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

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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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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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

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

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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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Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 Foley Estates – Lompoc 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc 805-686-0850

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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 Huber Vineyards – Lompoc 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Ken Brown Wines – Buellton 2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Lafond Vineyard – Buellton 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 Melville Vineyard – Lompoc 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030

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

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★ Trio – Solvang Th-Su 11-5 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt Tasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 ★ Vigna Ladonna – Solvang 1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE

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

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

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Artiste – Santa Ynez 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626

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

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

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

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

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Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603

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

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Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara Sa-Su 11-3 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463

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

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

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

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

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

Giessinger – Santa Barbara 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara 212 State St; 805-695-8606

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5

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

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

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

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

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