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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 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. 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 Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • Mar: Maeve Croghan ONGOING Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines 11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles ONGOING Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Taste selected wines from selected wineries 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com MARCH 7 Wine Tasting and Complimentary Olive Bar at Meridian Vineyards Featuring Rosemarie Fusano, owner of Fusano Olives. Taste local, gourmet stuffed and marinated olives & more paired with Meridian’s Limited release wines. 12-5 pm, Paso Robles www.meridianvineyards.com, 805-226-7133 MARCH 8-16 Equestrian Spring Round Up Over 450 horses compete for top prizes 8am, 805-239-0655, Paso Robles ★ ★ MARCH 14 Zin Fest Dinner at Cass Vineyards A culinary tour of Rhone Valley wines 6pm, $85, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com ★ ★ MARCH 14 Zin, Shuffle & Roll - Winemaker Dinner & Casino Night at Castoro Cellars Five-star buffet paired with Castoro Cellars award-winning wines. Casino tournament complete with Zinful prizes! Ticket price includes gaming chips to play with. Exclusive library wine tasting for dinner guests. Seating is limited, call for reservations. $75, Paso Robles 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ MARCH 14 PR Zinfandel Festival at J. Lohr Celebrate the new 2006 & 2005 releases 10am-5pm, 805-239-8900, Paso Robles www.jlohr.com

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★ ★ MARCH 14 Open House at JPaul Rosilez Winery Great food, great music and the finest wines 6-9pm, open to everyone, 805-927-5110 ★ MARCH 14 ★ Winemaker Dinner at Eberle Winery Join Eberle in the caves for dinner and experience Paso Robles Zinfandel at its finest in a memorable and romantic setting. 6:30pm, $150/pp, $120/Members, 805-238-9607 [email protected], www.eberlewinery.com MARCH 14 Wine Club Zinfandel Release Party at Midnight Cellars Midnight’s Wine Club members are invited to celebrate the official release of our 2006 Estate Zinfandel paired with appetizers. 6-8pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles ★ MARCH 14-16 ★ Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Weekend & Zin Cook Off at Castoro Cellars Enjoy fine wine from the barrel, sweet and savory crêpes by LeMoine Crêperie, live music by Sleepy Guitar Johnson and stroll through the art gallery with art by Maeve Croghan. Wine discounts all weekend. 10am-5pm, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ MARCH 14-16 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival 2008 Saturday’s event features a Wine Country auction where large format bottles, lifestyle packages, rare wines, art, wine packages and more are sold to the highest bidder for a good cause. Following the auction is the Grand Tasting where more than 40 producers from Paso Robles showcase their Zinfandel wines. This event weekend includes exciting individual events at the area wineries too! 805-238-0725, www.pasowine.com/events ★ ★ MARCH 14-16 Midlife Crisis Winery Celebrates ZinFest New releases, barrel tasting & fine wine pairings Tasting will be complimentary all weekend long 10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles www.midlifecrisiswinery.com ★ ★ MARCH 14-16 Zinfandel Weekend at Peachy Canyon Winery Sat: Cajun Brunch – Great food & music Fri-Sun: Library Tastings – 20th Anniversary Celebration with library tastings & more! 11am-5pm, 805-239-1918, Paso Robles www.peachycanyon.com MARCH 14-16 Zinfandel Festival Steak and Cigar Night at Martin Weyrich Featuring fine wines and cigars 6:30pm, $95, Paso Robles, 805-238-2520 www.martinweyrich.com ★ MARCH 15 ★ Italian Night at Falcon Nest Winery Enjoy an Italian themed evening featuring a delicous 4 course dinner paired with fine wine 7pm, $25, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles ★ ★ MARCH 15 Crab Fest All you can eat until it’s gone. 6pm, $55 805-434-0319, www.pasowine.com, Templeton ★ ★ MARCH 15 Zinfandel Summit Taste a wide range of Zinfandels from all 16 Far Out Wineries in one great location $55, 805-237-0138, Calcareous Vineyards

★ ★ MARCH 15 J. Lohr PR Zinfandel Festival Dinner Chef Chazalon will prepare an incredible five-course dinner, 6:30pm, $110, Paso Robles 805-239-8900, www.jlohr.com

ONGOING Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay www.morrobayartassociation.org

★ ★ MARCH 15 Seminar of Paso Robles Zinfandels in the Eberle Caves Enjoy an array of snacks and indulge in world-class wines. 2pm $25/pp, $20/Members 805-238-9607, Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com

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.

★ MARCH 16 ★ J. Lohr Cuvee Symposium & Brunch A Zinfandel Festival event. Join Steve Lohr for an exclusive J. Lohr Cuvée Symposium and taste their estate Bordeaux varietals as well as Bordeaux varietals from France. The event will be held in the barrel room. Brunch, featuring Chef Charlie, precedes the event. www.jlohr.com RSVP 805-239-8900, Paso Robles ★ ★ MARCH 16 Open House at Eberle Winery Taste Gary Eberle’s “world famous barbeque” and relax on the deck with live music & self-guided cave tours and complimentary wine tasting. 11am-5pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles MARCH 16 Estate Zinfandel Vertical Tasting at Midnight Cellars Enjoy a special vertical tasting of the Estate Zinfandels including the 1999 vintage through 2007 Estate Zinfandel from the barrel. 11am-5pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles ★ ★ MARCH 22-23 Midlife Crisis Winery Easter Egg Hunt Midlife Crisis Winery will be celebrating Easter with a fun & exciting Easter Egg hunt at its downtown Paso Robles tasting room. 10am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles ★ ★ MARCH 29 Castoro Cellars Indoor Concert – Pierre Bensusan 7:30pm, $20, Paso Robles, 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ APRIL 11 Highway 46 West Friday Night Wine and Cheese The Highway 46 West Wineries will gather at Midnight Cellars Winery and will be tasting the award winning wines paired with selections of artisan cheese. $15pp, $25/couple 805-239-8904, Paso Robles ★ APRIL 12 ★ Turkish Night at Falcon Nest Winer Enjoy a Turkish delicious 4 course dinner with Turkish music and belly dancers too. 7pm, $25, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles ★ APRIL 19 ★ Tax Relief Weekend at Midlife Crisis Winery Midlife Crisis Winery will be celebrating the tax season with great wine tastings & pairings. 10am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

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 SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • Mar 7: The Heidi Chronicles • Mar 9: Symphony Winter Concert • Mar 12: Central Coast Spring Choral Festival • Mar 15: Winery Concert: Pomp & Pipes • Mar 16: Peru Negro • Mar 20: Noche Flemenca • Mar 21 & 22: High School Musical ONGOING The San Luis Obispo Art Center Permanent collection and rotating exhibits 11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo Ongoing through March: “Caution: Art Zone” www.sloartcenter.org ONGOING Kelrick at Unity San Luis Obispo, 805-543-PLAY Ongoing through March 9: Charlott's Web March 21-23: High School Musical April 26-May 18: Beauty & the Beast ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo Site of first commercial winery in the area. 10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo www.slochs.org/dallidet ONGOING Automobilia Museum Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with many other antiques relating to transportation 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese. 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt

ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Live music, wine and food 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 7-16 Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival Local, national and international work 805-546-3456, $8-$25, www.slofilmfest.org MARCH 8-9 Customer Appreciation Days at Edna Valley Complimentary tasting all weekend long 10am-5pm, 805-544-5844, San Luis Obispo www.ednavalley.com MARCH 12 Cooking Class at Edna Valley Vineyard Cooking with Curry Sampling and complimentary tasting too $40, 6pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo www.ednavalleyvineyard.com MARCH 15-16 Antique Treasure Appraisal and Show Have your antiques appraised & purchase some too $4, 10am-4pm, 805-541-5144, San Luis Obispo MARCH 19 Cooking Class at Edna Valley Vineyard All About Fish Sampling & complimentary wine tasting too $40, 6pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo ARROYO GRANDE ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Learn How to Make Ice Cream Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com ONGOING Clarke Center for Performing Arts 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande www.clarkcenter.org • Mar 9: Duke Ellington Orchestra • Mar 15: Craimore • Mar 29: the Wonder Bread Years SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com • Mar 12: Fiddlehead Cellars • Mar 19: La Vie Wines • Mar 26: Whitcraft Winery 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 ★ ★ MARCH 14 Winemaker Dinner with Carina Cellars at Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails An intimate dining experience with a progressive, family-style twist. Limited to 36 people. $115, 805-688-2459, www.carinacellars.com www.mondialsantabarbara.com, Santa Barbara SANTA YNEZ 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 ★ SECOND THURSDAY ★ Wine Impressions at Artiste Tasting & sensory evaluation, 7-9pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com, Santa Ynez ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez www.chumashcasino.com • Mar 7: Chris Rock • Mar 13: Don Rickles • Mar 21: ShoXC • Mar 27: Carole King ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park www.cachuma.com ★ ★ ONGOING Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery Featuring artwork by Craig Nelson 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com ★ ★ MARCH 28 "La Buena Vida" Artiste Art & Wine Dinner at the Ballard Inn Celebrate “the good life” at this decadent wine dinner featuring the culinary artistry of Chef Budi Kazali, Santa Ynez, www.artiste.com Limited to 40 guests, RSVP at 805-686-2626 LOMPOC

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Severson Theatre 805-922-8313, Santa Maria • March 12-April 12: Art • March 28-April 20: Life x3 LOS OLIVOS ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org ONGOING Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com • Mar 27: Tuscan Tasting Journey

ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com APRIL 19 Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival More than 80 wineries & restaurants serving exciting tastes and flavors. Wine lovers from near and far come to meet member vintners, taste their wines, enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment. 1-4pm, 805-688-0881, River Park www.sbcountywine.com SOLVANG ONGOING Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING Solvang Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting on the Patio Live guitar music along with fine wines 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang www.royalscandinavianinn.com ONGOING 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 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org Ongoing through April 6: “Artists’ Books Made Here” at Elverhoj All aspects of the objects of books 805-686-1211, Solvang , www.elverhoj.org SANTA BARBARA ONGOING Arlington Theatre 805-963-4408, Santa Barbara • Mar 9: Cirque Dreams • Mar 15: Santa Barbara Symphony 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 Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater Guided tours upon request 805-996-4946, Santa Barbara www.loberotheater.com ONGOING University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures 805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu 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 Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara ONGOING Ty Warner Sea Center Explore creatures of the sea 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History www.sbnature.org/seacenter ONGOING Lectures & Readings at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org 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 SATURDAYS Junior Ranger Program Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment 1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Nature Center www.cachuma.com

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ONGOING Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to make fun works of art! Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459 www.artfromscrap.org ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS First Thursday Art, cultural events and 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 May 11: From Geisha to Ghosts: Leading Ladies of Japanese Woodblock prints 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 Lobero Theatre 805-966-4946, Santa Barbara www.loberotheatre.com • Mar 1-9: L’Elisir d’Amore • Mar 8: Cavallerie Rusticana & I Pagliacci ONGOING Surfing Lessons Enjoy an exciting day in the water 805-898-0671, Santa Barbara www.sbadventureco.com ONGOING Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting with the Winemakers 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com MARCH 7-8 World of Pinot Noir 2008 Two days of in-depth tasting seminars, grand tastings a featured tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two Gala Pinot Noir dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. Located at various wineries, 805-489-1758 Sells out fast-call early. www.worldofpinotnoir.com MARCH 14 American Riviera Wine Auction and Dinner “Viva Vino Party” Benefit for Direct Relief featuring fun tastings with celebrity chefs, live music & silent auction 6pm, $100, 805-688-0881, Sells out fast-call early. www.sbcountywines.com, Santa Barbara MARCH 15 American Riviera Wine Auction and Dinner “Wine, Dine and all that Jazz” Benefit for Direct Relief featuring multi-course gourmet dinner & array of Santa Barbara wines 6pm, $300, 805-688-0881, Sells out fast-call early www.sbcountywines.com, Santa Barbara MARCH 27-APRIL 20 The Syringa Tree at the Alhecama Theatre A tale of sweeping political upheaval $28-$40, 8pm, 805-965-5400, Santa Barbara

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he 101 through Santa Maria is a beautiful drive through agriculture on the east side and development and commerce on the west side. Santa Maria, more than any other California town, exemplifies the true cross cultural divide of yesterday and today. Take the Costa De Oro Winery tasting room as an example. Sitting off the Stowell Road off ramp, the small building occupies a parking lot with a drive through coffee shop called Hunter’s Landing (a local chain) and a Cool Hand Luke’s restaurant and bar. The little building fits right in with its modern day counterparts, but make no mistake, the Burk family and Costa De Oro represent generations of Santa Maria farmers. Gary Burk, and his wife Teresa, have been making wine since the mid-’90s. “My father and Bob Espinola planted the vineyard in 1989,” Burk says. The Gold Coast Estates vineyard they planted isn’t too far from the little roadside tasting room and 1994 was the first vintage. “My family and the Espinolas have been growing vegetables here since 1978. Everything from broccoli to cauliflower to strawberries,” Burk says. Indeed, the broccoli growing right next to the tasting room

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belongs to the Burk family growers. Burk’s father still keeps an active hand in the agriculture business. Costa De Oro’s (Gold Coast in English) tasting room is a little like a farmer’s roadside stand, in fact. Part wine tasting bar, part fruit and vegetable stand, part gift shop, the Burk’s have gone to lengths to create a warm and inviting space that, while elegant, colorful and interesting, maintains something of a country store atmosphere. “Teresa’s been integral in putting the look of the place together,” says Burk. The tasting room opened in April of 2006 and since then, has been getting a great deal of notoriety. “Our first thought was that being right off the freeway here would make it difficult to get permits and licenses. But, it wasn’t,” says Burk. “It makes sense, though. You’ve got Cool Hand Luke’s right here, which has a bar and right over the freeway is Olive Garden.” The location is truly unique. Santa Maria’s award-winning wines are mostly off the beaten path from Tepesquet Canyon or the Foxen trail. Costa De Oro stands alone in the heart of Santa Maria almost literally on the dividing line between the agricultural east and the industrial west sides. The wines that Gary and his assistant winemaker Paul Lato are making are rich, www.winecountrythisweek.com

food friendly and crafted in the Old World style. The Estate Pinot Noir has a Burgundian mouth feel and layers of subtle fruit and mineral. “I am convinced,” says Lato, “that Pinot goes better with beef than Cabernet.” His statement reveals something of one of Costa De Oro’s secrets. These wines are made to accompany food and the winemakers are interested in creating flavorful, nuanced and delicious wines whose real beauty lies in pairing them with good, simple fare. The Sauvignon Blanc, which is aged in neutral oak for a short while, has lots of the tell-tale acid, but also a great citrus and floral taste. This is not the grassy, light Sauvignon Blanc that is so prolific these days. This Sauvignon Blanc works well as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to fish, chicken and pasta dishes. “We like to make serious wine,” says Burk. “But we also want to make wines that you can pour on the patio and sip.” Sourcing grapes from the estate vineyard as well as vineyards throughout the Central Coast has helped Burk do just that. “When you talk about wines that are over the top, I usually find that one glass is all you can handle, whereas I want the best glass to be the one at the bottom of the bottle. The wine should evolve over the course of it being opened and we

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK ATTRACTIONS shoot for that,” Burk says. While Burk has no formal wine education, he and Teresa are trained musicians and worked for a time in the studios in Los Angeles, he has “the best kind” of training, that being hands on. Lato is a sommelier and came to Burk through Au Bon Climat’s Jim Clendenen who met him while he worked in restaurants in Toronto. Lato is originally from Poland and his world travels have helped him define his palate and his style. It was Clendenen who introduced the two after Burk had worked with him at ABC as well. “That was a real education in wine,” says Burk. “Back then, and I think even now, all the employees gather at lunch-time and drink wine with their food, tasting and discussing. It’s very Old World, a very European style of winemaking.” In many ways, Costa De Oro bridges cultures, from Santa Maria’s agricultural/industrial roots to Old and New World wine distinctions. “We’ve found that because of our location, people come looking for more than just wine,” Burk says. And that’s just what they find. Between a vegetable-growing winemaker and his sommelier assistant, Gary Burk is interested in more than just the bottle. He and Paul Lato are interested in the whole table. Costa De Oro then provides a real Central Coast farmer’s market and wine-tasting experience to the world-weary travelers of the 101. It’s an oasis, of sorts, but it’s also a true representation of the unique quality and character of Central Coast Wine Country. Costa de Oro is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1331 S. Nicholson Aveune. For more information, call (805) 922-1468. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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Winemaker Profile: J. Paul Rosilez Winery

JOE ROSILEZ by Leah Kolt

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ine is good medicine. You won’t hear any arguing with that bit of wisdom from Joe Rosilez in Paso Robles. And you aren’t likely to find a “Do not refill” sticker on the labels of his wines. Rosilez is both a pharmacist and a winemaker. Or should it be winemaker and a pharmacist? “Pharmacy is still my primary vocation,” Rosilez says, even though he spends almost as many hours in his wine laboratory as he does filling prescriptions. The result is an extraordinary array of wines, from a Super Tuscan blend called “Apothecary” to a quintessential California Zinfandel called “Herder Vineyard.” No surprise, Apothecary is Rosilez’s personal favorite, as well as his signature wine. A medium-bodied blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Sangiovese, it also has sentimental value, since it happens to be the only wine he and his wife, Whitney, make together. And don’t underestimate her influence. Whitney is the one, after all, who gave him a wine press and de-stemmer as a wedding present – alongside the five tons of grapes a family friend presented to the happy couple. “We were married in July and picked grapes in September,” he recalls fondly. The result was the first vintage of J. Paul Rosilez. “I’ll never forget pressing Chardonnay grapes at midnight,” says Rosilez, who still works until the wee hours in the wine lab, after putting in very full days as a pharmacist. The two professions create a type of synergy that works well for Rosilez. He finds that the analytical portion of winemaking comes easily to him. But he attributes more of his skill to intuition and just being “born with” a good palate. “Being a winemaker is almost like being a good chef,” he explains. Chefs don’t measure,

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they go by taste. Similarly, Rosilez runs tests with his equipment mostly to validate his instincts. The impressive spectrum of wine varieties offered by J. Paul Rosilez Winery comes, surprisingly enough, from just one 26-acre vineyard in Creston, a small community southeast of Paso Robles. Owned by Carl and Phyllis Herder, it provides seven varieties of grapes to Rosilez, including the reds and small amounts of Chardonnay and Viognier This broad range is made possible by tiny pockets of low-lying zones in the vineyard called “microclimates,” which afford the cooler growing conditions the whites need. Buying all his grapes from one source is certainly a factor in the success of the Roseliz label. “Carl Herder is very receptive to my ideas and we collaborate very closely,” he said. What wine would you likely find on the dinner table in the Rosilez home? Mainly Apothecary, but not for the reason you might expect. “I don’t tend to drink much of other people’s wine,” he said. “I like my own wine, but mostly I don’t want others to influence my style. When you acquire a following for a certain style, it’s counterproductive to change it and go with popular trends.” Although he’s successfully tackled the notoriously difficult Pinot Noir – his 2001 earned a gold medal at the Orange County Fair – Rosilez finds the Italian variety Sangiovese to be the most difficult. “It’s the most challenging to work with, by far,“ he said. “Pinot Noir is hard to grow, but once it gets to the winemaker, it’s relatively easy to make. The Sangiovese is very rough out of the barrel, almost raw. It needs a great deal of tender loving care.” The hallmark wine of J. Paul Rosilez is their Viognier, the white Rhône grape that is redolent of peaches and cream, considered by many wine experts to be the most sensuous of the major whites. The Viognier from J. Paul Rosilez is dry and full-bodied, with the charwww.winecountrythisweek.com

From left: Celler Master Jeff Faccou, Winemaker Joe Paul Rosilez and Celler Tech Chris McGowan

acteristic honeysuckle aroma. Viognier is the one Rosilez checks on most frequently during production, he said. “The Viognier and our Cab, which is the base wine for our Apothecary blend.” Does Rosilez envision the day when winemaking might become his vocation instead of his avocation? No time soon. “I’ll stay in pharmacy for another 14 years,” he predicts. “Although, I do plan to scale back some, now that we have three girls under the age of five.” What will change is the location of the tasting room. Although the family recently built a charming adobe-style facility on Highway 46 east of Paso Robles, a local resort developer made an offer to buy the facility that they couldn’t refuse. As a result, after this summer the tasting room business will shift to nearby Cambria, a small town on the Pacific Ocean a few miles south of Hearst Castle on the Pacific Coast Highway. Production will continue in the Paso Robles facility for the next five years. Then the winery’s production will relocate to Creston, near the vineyard which produces its grapes. Despite these changes, Rosilez sees a future much like the present: boutique production rates of 2,500-3,000 cases, handcrafted with the help of others – such as friends Chris McGowan and Jeff Faccou, who can be found crushing grapes on nights when temperatures plunge to near-freezing; Nina Faccou, the winery general manager; wife Whitney; and his parents, Barbara and Joe, who run the tasting room. Stop by the J. Paul Rosilez tasting room at 734 Main Street, Suite C, in Cambria; open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5, Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m. For more information, call (805) 226-0550.

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Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival, March 14-16 During the weekend, more than 90 wineries will host an array of special events throughout Paso Robles Wine Country during the Zinfandel Festival weekend. Winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars, open houses and special tastings are just a few of the activities in store. On Saturday, March 15, Zinfandel producers and enthusiasts come together for an evening of wine, food and celebration of California’s heritage variety. The evening is made up of two events – a live auction from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and a Zinfandel Grand Tasting with silent auction from 7 to 9 p.m. The marquee event takes place at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. A portion of the proceeds from the evening’s activities will be donated to causes benefiting health and education for the vineyard worker population in the local community. This event sold out last year, advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged. The live auction includes specialty lifestyle, art and wine packages available only at this auction. The live auction is the only opportunity to taste and purchase the 2008 collaborative Zinfandel blend created with world-class Zinfandel from a host of Paso Robles

wineries. The final lot of the evening will be the official artwork of the 2007 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival. The evening is topped off with a Grand Tasting featuring Zinfandel from more than 40 area wineries. Zin-friendly hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction will accompany, featuring a wide variety of wine and lifestyle packages. While visiting the Paso Robles Wine Country it is strongly suggested that you practice the four S’s of responsibile tasting: SWIRL, SMELL, SIP and SPIT. This annual event is held every third weekend in March. For tickets or more information, visit the website at www.pasowine.com.

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TRIO TASTINGS 1557 Mission Dr. Downtown Solvang Photos by Victor Boghossian

A PASSION FOR WINEMAKING Great Wines from Two Outstanding Winemakers

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eeing the fruits of your labor reach a new level is something that winemakers Kris Curran and Bruno D’Alfonso are harvesting. Numerous changes have spurred the growth of their personal and professional partnerships to new heights – and the results are being enjoyed by all that know them and enjoy their wines. In the past 12 months, they have joined forces, bringing their labels together under a new organization called “D’Alfonso – Curran Wine Group.” Their production has now moved to their new winery, located on Rancho La Vina in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills AVA, and they have opened the exquisite TRIO Tastings wine tasting room in the heart of downtown Solvang. Kris and Bruno have had wonderful career experiences getting to this point. Kris started her career with Cambria Winery, then went on to Koehler winery before becoming the founding winemaker for Sea Smoke Cellars. Most recently she was appointed the Director of Winemaking at Foley Estates in the Santa Rita Hills AVA.

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Bruno, after getting his enology degree from UC Davis, spent several years at Edna Valley Winery, then went on to be the winemaker for Sanford Winery for 24 years, growing production to over 50,000 cases annually. Today, Bruno continues to make wines under his own labels, and also provides winemaking services to a few www.winecountrythisweek.com

select clients. The two together bring decades of knowledge, artistry, experience and accolades to their personal labels – BADGE, Curran and DiBruno. Kris and Bruno have been together for many years enjoying life, wine and friends. A key to their success is being open and honest, and continually collaborating with others. This is clearly visible in the experience of meeting with them in person, visiting with their staff at TRIO Tastings or enjoying a glass of their wine with your favorite meal. Besides the day-to-day business activities, Kris and Bruno have a fond passion for German Shepherds and the great Southwest. They have four dogs between them, and they’re always at their side – at home or on the road to Taos or Santa Fe. As with many of their dog-loving colleagues, if you don’t meet the dogs around the winery, you can check them out in the latest edition of Wine Dogs – USA Edition by Craig McGill and Susan Elliott, available at TRIO Tastings. The brands of BADGE, Curran and

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CLUB TRIO NOW OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP Join CLUB TRIO to enjoy the best of BADGE, Curran and DiBruno wines. The membership packages allow you to tailor your selections around your personal tastes, volumes and frequency. Stop by TRIO Tastings in Solvang, open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, or visit TRIOtastings.com to learn more.

DiBruno offer an array of sought-after, small-production wines. Each with its own unique characteristics and stories to capture your imagination. “By bringing the labels under one entity, we can strengthen and focus each brand’s distinctive qualities, and add new varietals over the coming years,” said Abe Schryer, General Manager. For 2008, Kris and Bruno will release Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Grenache Gris and other new products under their labels. BADGE – Bruno D’Alfonso, hailed as a “Santa Barbara icon” by Wine Spectator, produces exceptional Pinot Noir using fruit from select vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills. BADGE will also release its first Chardonnay in April 2008. Curran emphasizes outstanding limited-production Syrahs and Gewürztraminers, as well as wines from the warmer end of Santa Ynez Valley. Curran also makes several Spanish varietals, including Kris’ highly acclaimed Grenache Blanc, and soon-to-be-released Grenache, Grenache Gris, Carignane and Tempranillo. Di Bruno – established in 1996 as a way to celebrate Bruno’s Italian heritage – offers Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot Grigio, made with grapes from the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa Rita Hills. Bringing it all together is TRIO Tastings, Solvang’s newest and most talked about tasting room. Over the years, Kris and Bruno have developed a simple shared philosophy that guides their new TRIO Tastings: great wines find their most satisfying expression when enjoyed with good food and good friends (and occasionally a small pack of loveable German Shepherds). From its hardwood floors and Italian glass lighting, to its leather stools and zinc tasting bars, TRIO offers a sumptuously relaxed experience – with an enticing by appointment food-pairing option – to complement Kris and Bruno’s world-class wines. TRIO Tastings is located at 1557 Mission Drive in Solvang and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more Information, call (805) 688-3494. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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Wineology

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

by Len Napolitano

Do all wines get better with age? Contrary to what you may expect, most wines today are made for consumption while they are still young (within three years of the vintage on the label) and will not improve very much over time. With red wines, older vintages generally do have more complexity and smoothness than a younger vintage, especially for age-worthy grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and blends containing these grapes. However, all wines age according to a curve that reaches a peak year of improvement and then begins to decline. It is the best guess of winemakers and wine critics as to when in the life of the wine that peak will occur. My own rule is what I call three plus three: that is, purchase wines that are young (less than three years old) and consume them within three years. The only wines in my cellar older than six years old are French red Bordeaux. That’s not to imply that American wines do not last longer than six years. Many do. It’s just that the vast majority of American wines will reach their best within six years, in my opinion. White wines reach their peak sooner than reds, so if you have any white wines in your closet with a vintage more than three years old, hurry up and consume them. Finer white wines, priced at around $20 and up, however, are usually structured to withstand a little more time in the bottle, but I would still recommend applying the three year rule. The issue of vintage can be complex. There are wine vintage charts (available as a reference resource in many wine stores and in wine publications) that list wine regions around the world and rate each vintage year according to its quality, which is primarily determined by that year’s weather. Weather in a given year is more critical in France, for example, than in California because wine production laws in many parts of France prohibit irrigation of vines. The climates in California wine regions are fairly consistent year-to-year, making differences between vintages less meaningful. So, unless you are specifically looking for wines to add to your collection for the purpose of aging them over a period of years, don’t be too concerned about vintage when you purchase. It’s better to enjoy them according to your own needs and desires than trying to guess at when they might be at their peak. Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast wine country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com . Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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CASTORO CELLARS ‘Dam Fine Wine’

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astoro Cellars was founded 25 years ago by the husband and wife team of Niels and Bimmer Udsen. The winery was named after the Italian translation of Niels’ childhood nickname, “Beaver,” prompting the motto “Dam Fine Wine.” One of the oldest wineries in the Paso Robles AVA, Castoro Cellars began making wine in the early 1980s and over the course of the next ten years, bought equipment and opened their current tasting room in Templeton in 1993. The winery is located “off the beaten path” in San Miguel and provides the space desired for Castoro’s production facilities. Castoro Cellars prides itself on its sustainable growing practices. More than 75 acres on the Westside were “Certified Organic” in compliance with USDA standards in September 2007. Castoro Cellars continues to be led by its original team of winemakers. Owner Niels Udsen, veteran Winemaker/Enologist Tom Myers, and Assistant Winemaker Mikel Olsten, have worked together for 25 years, creating world-class, award-winning wines at affordable prices.

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A beautiful grape arbor leads guests to the attractive Mediterranean-style tasting room, where you will find the resident tasting room cat lounging in front of the large stone fireplace. A spacious art gallery and event facility exhibiting local talent is open daily opening up to the large picnic area and lush gardens where visitors are welcome to enjoy lunch while relishing views of the Cobble Creek Vineyards. The tasting room staff has worked at Castoro Cellars for many years and has garnered a reputation for their incredible hospitality. They are more than happy to assist any wine palate in discovering a favorite Castoro wine and (keeping families and designated drivers in mind) provide a superb alcohol-free grape juice. One of the wineries in the area to host public events throughout the year, Castoro Cellars not only hosts winemaker events but also indoor and outdoor concerts featuring both local artists and international favorites. Welcoming the community to take pleasure in the beautiful garden setting of the tasting room, while enjoying a great variety of events, is something that is part of the uniqueness that has sustained www.winecountrythisweek.com

Castoro Cellars for more than twenty-five years. As part of the annual Zinfandel Festival, Castoro Cellars will kick off the weekend with “Zin, Shuffle and Roll,” Casino Tournament and Dinner on Friday, March 14, 2008. Chef Charlie Paladin Wayne will serve a five-star buffet boasting international flavors from around the world paired with award-winning “Dam Fine Wine.” The weekend continues with live music, barrel and library wine tasting, exclusive wine specials, The Wright Choice BBQ and Crêpes from Le Moine Crêperie. Chef André Averseng of Dining with André and Chef Paul Johnson of the new Paso Robles Courtyard Marriot will go head to head in a Zin Cook Off Saturday at 1 p.m. creating amazing delicacies that pair well with Zinfandel. Visitors will be invited to taste and vote for their favorite chef. Experienced wine enthusiasts and novices alike will find whatever they are looking for at Castoro Cellars. Every visit is guaranteed to satisfy the wine lover in you. For a complete list of upcoming events and to purchase tickets, call 1-888-DAMFINE or visit www.castorocellars.com.

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Robert Haas Honored Wine Industry Person of the Year A Lifetime Spent Mastering the Wine Business The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance honored Robert Haas, managing partner of Tablas Creek Vineyard as the 2007 Wine Industry Person of the Year during the organization’s 16th annual Wine Country Gala held February 1. Haas has played a leading role in the American wine industry for more than half a century. From working alongside his father in his Manhattan retail business, to creating one of the nation’s largest wine importing companies, to entering the California wine community with the creation of Tablas Creek Vineyard, Haas has experienced all facets of the wine industry. Throughout his lifetime of mastering the wine business and selling some of the world’s most famous brands, Haas forged lifelong business relationships with premier wine producers. These partnerships, along

with family ties, and Haas’ commitment to excellence serve as the foundation for creating Tablas Creek Vineyard. Paso Robles Mayor Frank Mecham honored Haas on behalf of the City of Paso Robles as well as San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, Harry Ovitt. Furthermore the offices of Congressman Kevin McCarthy and Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee honored Haas. During the event, the 2008 Wine Alliance Board of Directors and executive team were also announced: Steve Lohr, J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery – Chairman; Cindy Newkirk, Steinbeck Vineyards – Vice Chairman; Jerry Reaugh, Sereno Vista Vineyards – Treasurer; Stephan Asseo, L’Aventure Winery; Don Brady, Robert Hall Winery; Tony Domingos, Brave Oak Vineyards; Gary Eberle, Eberle Winery; Paul Hoover, Still Waters Vineyards; and Alex Villicana, Villicana Winery For more information about the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (Alliance), visit www.pasowine.com.

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DONATI FAMILY VINEYARD by Janis Switzer

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hen the Donati Family purchased the Mastantuano Winery in Paso Robles exactly one year ago, they knew the 25-year-old facility needed a lot of work. Today, the new Donati Hospitality Center is a bright, open and inviting tasting room, with high-beamed ceilings and displays of new and unique merchandise. Located at the corner of Highway 46 West and Vineyard Drive, the Old-World style chateau hasn’t changed much from the outside, but the inside of the tasting room and the winery have undergone significant changes. In the tasting room, new merchandise includes one-of-a-kind artistic glass, Italian hand-painted pottery, Riedel stemware and decanters, and even special wine holders that allow customers to pack their new wine purchases in their checked airline bags. A new deli case offers artisan cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery and Cal Poly Creamery, along with other wine-compatible cheeses supplied by Vivant Cheese in Paso Robles.

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There are also hand-made sandwiches and salads from Dining with Andre, a favorite local caterer. All these savory items are perfect to enjoy out in one of the picturesque gazebos on the property. And for fun, there are two bocce ball courts next to the gazebos. Babbette Miller – who had been with Mastantuano Winery for years before the sale to Donati – will even supply bocce balls and equipment. And, of course, there is the wine. Under the direction of winemaker Dan Kleck since 1998, the winery specializes in awardwinning Bordeaux blends, along with Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Blanc and Syrah.

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Kleck has had more than 29 years of winemaking experience in Long Island, Monterey and Paso Robles. He currently is consulting winemaker for about half a dozen small local wineries, as well as his own award-winning label, Silver Stone. The Donati vineyards are in the Paicines appellation, a growing region about an hour and a half north of Paso Robles. Although it’s a bit cooler, the area shares some of the same climactic features as Paso Robles, including long, hot days, and cool nights. Only 400 acres of the 1,000-acre ranch is planted in vines. Kleck has his choice of fruit and uses about 10% of the harvest for Donati Family wines. The Donati Vineyard Hospitality Center is located at the intersection of Highway 46 West and Vineyard Drive in Templeton. A tasting fee of $5 includes four different wines, and a $10 fee includes four reserve selections. The tasting fee is waived with the purchase of any wine. Tours of the winery are available by appointment. For more information, call (805) 238-0676, or go to www.donatifamilyvineyard.com.

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Arroyo Robles – A True ‘Family-Run’ Winery by Dave Wilcox Arroyo Robles is certainly a family-run enterprise. Bob and Tanis Shore, along with their children, Brianna and Jason, started making wine in 1998, sharing equipment with three other wineries in a converted apple barn in See Canyon near Avila Beach. Bob is the winemaker, with help from assistant winemaker Mauricio Marchant, while Brianna handles the tasting room and marketing, and Jason oversees the wine club and technical support. Bob Shore spent 30 years as a petroleum engineer after graduating from Stanford University, then decided he wanted to be a farmer. The family initially grew stone fruit, table grapes and cotton and wheat in the San Joaquin Valley, said Brianna. Ultimately, the family decided to get into the wine making business. Their wine press has moved three times,

but they’ve settled successfully in Paso Robles, where they are planning to open a winery sometime in 2008 on the 60-acre vineyard the Shores own off of San Marcos Road. Twenty-four acres of the vineyard are planted, much of it to Syrah, which is the heart of the Arroyo Robles’ Rhône-oriented program. Not that the winery is a one-note operation. Arroyo Robles produces an impressive array of varietals, including Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo. Additionally, they produce a Mourvedre Rose and a Syrah Rose, along with a pair of sparkling wines and a trio of varietal Ports. The Arroyo Robles 2005 Chardonnay, using fruit from Monterey County, captured a gold medal at the 2006 MidState Fair. With the opening of their handsome

downtown tasting room in March 2006 across from Paso Robles’ historic City Park, said Brianna Shore, the winery is becoming a well-known piece of the region’s booming reputation. “With this location,” she said, “things have just skyrocketed.” Arroyo Robles currently produces about 3,500 cases annually, said Shore, but plans are to increase that number to 5,000. Shore also said distribution soon will become more widespread. Up to now, however, demand through Arroyo Robles’ wine club and at the tasting room is often threatening to overwhelm supply. The Arroyo Robles tasting room is at 739 12th St., at the corner of 12th and Park streets in the historic Mastagni Building, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information is available by calling (877) 759-WINE, or you can send an email to [email protected].

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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 805-237-7527 Thursday-Monday 11:30-6 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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-6

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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A Sit-Down Seminar Featuring Zinfandel from Far Out Wineries and More! Calling all Zinfandel fans. This is your opportunity to taste wines from all 16 Far Out wineries in one great location and perhaps learn a thing or two! On Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the winemakers or proprietors will form a panel to present, seminar style, a wide range of Zinfandels at Calcareous Vineyards. Hear straight from the source the winemaking principals used in crafting and farming your favorite varietal. Determine for yourself what styles you tend to favor and re-affirm why you just can’t get enough Zinfandel! Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, call Judy at (805) 2370138. Make your reservations early, this event will sell out!

Eberle Winery’s Zinfandel Festival Winemaker Dinner, Friday, March 14 Eberle Winery welcomes local favorite Claude Chazalon for Zinfandel Festival 2008! Chef Chazalon, former owner of two restaurants in Paris for 20 years, opened “Paris” restaurant in downtown Paso Robles in November 2002, focusing on the ambiance of the French countryside and its fine cuisine. After many requests from loyal customers and friends, Chef Claude and his wife Chantal decided on a new adventure “Safran.” Join Eberle Winery as we partner once again with this fine friend and wonderful chef in the Eberle Caves for Zinfandel Festival 2008. Cost is $120/Cellar Club members, $150/non-members. For reservations or information, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or email [email protected]. Or make a reservation online at www.EberleWinery.com. Visitors are always welcome to visit the winery’s tasting room and to tour the caves. Eberle is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the months of October through March, and until 6 p.m. April through September. Come by and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, daily public tours of Eberle Wine Caves, a scenic deck overlooking the Estate Vineyard, gourmet picnic lunches, bocce ball and shop in the tasting room for a vast array of gifts and Eberle merchandise. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles, 3.5 miles east of Highway 101.

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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. 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.

FALCON NEST VINEYARD & WINERY DINNERS • Saturday, March 15, 7-11pm – Italian Dinner Dance Four-course dinner, $25 (tax & wine not included) Romantic dining music followed by fun dancing. Reservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected] • Saturday, April 12, 7-11pm – “Turkish Delight“ Dinner Dance Four-course dinner, $25 (tax & wine not included) – Bellydance performance and fun instruction by Kellie. Romantic dining music followed by fun dancing. Reservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected] • Saturday, May 16, 7-11pm – Winemaker Dinner Four-course French gourmet dinner with wine, $85/$75 wine club members Reservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected] • May 17 & 18, 10am-7:30pm – Cuban Lechon Sandwich with Mojo (Cuban-style pork with orange-lime sauce), $10

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

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

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

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14th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF ) is excited to preview its upcoming 2008 festival program. San Luis Obispo County will play host to hundreds of visiting filmmakers, celebrities and movie buffs during the festival’s ten days of films, special events, filmmaking panels, and parties, from March 7 to 16. This year, SLOIFF will offer up an eclectic program that should suit even the pickiest filmgoer. There are several new themes within the festival program, as well as a few traditional events, like the popular Surf Night in SLO and the King Vidor Career Achievement Award tribute. Opening night, March 7, will feature a railroad-themed screening and party, aptly held at the Santa Margarita Ranch. The evening will include a twilight train ride on the ranch’s To Paso Robles (26 miles, see page 22) M

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including Paso Robes, Shell Beach and Avila Beach. The Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase will highlight some of the best films produced by local filmmakers, with new awards for best short and feature-length films. The SLOIFF will also celebrate young American filmmakers at the Youth Filmmaking Competition, screening short films by kids from kindergarten through high school. Surf Night in SLO will be back for its third year with a Tribute to Bud Browne, the grandfather of surf filmmaking. 95-year-old Bud Browne will be honored by well-known surfers and filmmakers from around the globe at this historic reunion, right here on the Central Coast, which is now Bud’s home. One of his many films, Surfing in the ’50s will be screened at the Fremont Theatre, followed by a Q & A session, raffle and a ’50s-style surf party with live music, in the nearby downtown Pier One building. Western Night in Paso is another new event to 2008, featuring the 1972 John Wayne classic, The Cowboys. Academy Award nominated

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American Riviera Wine Auction & Dinner, March 14, 15 Since 2000, the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation has held a biennial wine auction to benefit Direct Relief International. The auction has presented the opportunity for one of the region’s fastest growing industries, which is gaining international acclaim for its wines, to rally together to put the “fruits of their success” toward a greater good. The Vintners’ auctions have raised more than $1,000,000, which leveraged with Direct Relief’s unique ability to stretch dollars donated, has furnished over $26 million in medical material aid provided to those in need. Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation conducts philanthropic work on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association. By pooling their resources they are able to provide substantial support for scholarships and charities in the community. The mission of Direct Relief is to improve the health of people by strengthening fragile health systems. DRI provides appropriate ongoing medical assistance to health institutions and projects

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worldwide which serve the poor and victims of natural and civil disasters without regard to political affiliation, religious belief, ethnic identity or ability to pay. Healthy people. Better World. “Wine, Dine and all that Jazz” set for Saturday, March 15 at the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel, featuring an exciting live auction, has sold out. This highly-anticipated event features a multicourse gourmet dinner presented by Suzanne Goin of Lucques, A.O.C. and Hungry Cat in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Dinner will be complemented by an array of Santa Barbara wines from member vintners. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, call the SBVA office at (805) 688-0881 and ask for Becky Barieau or Fran. The cost for this event is $300 per person, which includes admission to both Friday and Saturday events. It’s not too late to get involved! Tickets are still available for Friday night’s “Viva Vino Party,” on March 14. This evening will be held at the Direct Relief headquarters in Goleta and begins at 6 p.m. This fun evening will feature wine tasting, local celebrity

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

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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 Robles Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940

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Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 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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★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles 7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730

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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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Changala Winery – Templeton 422 Main St; 805-238-0421 ★ Chateau Margene – Creston 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321

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★ J Lohr – Paso Robles 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900

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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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Doce Robles – Paso Robles 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766

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★ Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-5:30 740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-5:30 & By Appt

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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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NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

★ 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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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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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

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

Fr-Su 10-5

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

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Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By 8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt

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

★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884

Daily 11-5

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

Fr-Su 11-4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Villicana Winery – Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 ★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily 10-5 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE

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

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

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

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

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

Daily 11-6

Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5

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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

Daily 10-5

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

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

Daily 10-5

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

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

Daily 11-4

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

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

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

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 By Appt 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281

★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE

Daily 11-6

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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Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 ★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 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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Koehler – Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-6

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

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

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

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Arthur Earl – Los Olivos 2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771

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

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

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

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S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7

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

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5

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

Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 ★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339

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

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

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

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

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

Alma Rosa – Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090

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Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc 805-736-9957

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Daily 11-4

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

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

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

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

★ Trio Tastings – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINERY LISTINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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