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ON THE COVER Eberle Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 24 SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PASO ROBLES ONGOING Concerts at Castoro Cellars 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • June 17: Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco • June 23: Baguette Quartette ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery Each month a new local artist will be featured 4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles ONGOING Winery Music Awards 2007 Tour Enjoy hours of music, wine tours, tastings and overnight stays in wine country 9am, $350, 818-597-9463, Paso Robles www.winerymusicawards.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Templeton Farmers’ Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton ONGOING SATURDAYS Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Country farm and craft market 8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles ONGOING Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • May: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media • June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media MAY 18 Robert Hall Barn Dance Kick off the festival with BBQ & music $75, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com MAY 18 Lakeside Concert at Bianchi Winery Pack a pinic and listen to "Unfinished Business" No outside beverages please, 6pm, $20 Paso Robles, www.bianchivineyards.com MAY 18 Safari Style Dinner at Cass Winery Martha Stewart style in the vineyards 805-277-2888, www.casswines.com MAY 18 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Winemaker Dinner at Bistro Laurent A night of fabulous food, wine, & company, 6pm $125, $115 wine club members, Paso Robles 805-238-7320, www.maloyoneill.com ★ ★ MAY 18 Paso Robles Wine Festival at Justin Vineyards Winemaker Dinner Featuring Chef Clay Clooney of Azul in Miami 6:30pm, $150pp, $120pp wine club 805-238-6932, Paso Robles www.justinvineyards.com ★ MAY 18 ★ Opolo Winery 6th Annual Wine Festival Winemakers’ Dinner 5 course dinner paired with Opolo Wines 6pm, $90, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles www.opolo.com MAY 18-20 Meridian Vineyards Celebrates The Paso Robles Wine Festival Wine, cheese & hors d’oeuvre pairings & more 1-5pm, 805-226-7133 www.meridianvineyards.com

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★ MAY 18-21 ★ Paso Robles Wine Festival at Windward Vineyards Special offering in the tasting room along with autographed bottles of the “Gold” Barrel Select Pinot Noir, available for public purchase this weekend only; Special olive oil tasting and barrel room photo shoot for guests, 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, 805-239-2565, www.windward.com

MAY 18 Festival Weekend at Arroyo Robles Events include winemaker dinner & Mexican feast, 11am-7pm, 877-759-WINE, Paso Robles

★ MAY 18 ★ Polynesian Luau at Silver Horse Winery Get lei’d and have a good time! 5:30-9pm 805-467-WINE, San Miguel, www.silverhorse.com

MAY 18 Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner Fine cuisine paired with award winning wine 6pm, $95, 805-927-1625 Harmony, www.harmonycellars.com

★ ★ MAY 18 Eberle Winery Paso Robles Wine Festival Guest Chef Winemaker Dinner Join Toni Pais of Café Zao for a fabulous gourmet dinner paired with fine Eberle wines $110, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com MAY 18 L’Aventure’s Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner "Summer Fresh" dinner to showcase 2005 wines at Matthew’s restaurant 6pm, $150/$120 wine club, 805-227-1588 Paso Robles, www.laventurewinery.com MAY 18-20 Wine Festival at Norman Vineyards Mardi Gras fun all weekend long, Paso Robles 805-237-0138, www.normanvineyards.com MAY 18-20 Festival Weekend at B&E Vineyards Barrel tasting, music, tacos and more 805-238-4815, Paso Robles www.bevineyard.com MAY 18 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival – Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf Course Benefit for American Vineyard Foundation 805-239-8463, www.pasowine.com MAY 18 Paella Meets the Blues at Clautiere Vineyards Blues music, paella and great wines RSVP, $15, 5-9pm, 805-237-3789 Paso Robles, www.clautiere.com MAY 18 Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner at Midnight Cellars Gourmet food paired with fine wines 6pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles MAY 18 Wine Festival Dinner at Locatelli Winery Delicious tamale dinner 5pm, 805-467-0067, San Miguel www.locatelliwinery.com MAY 18 Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner at Lone Madrone Tuscan evening complete with fine wine, food, and music. 805-238-0845, Paso Robles www.lonemadrone.com MAY 18 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival – Winemaker Dinner at Castoro Cellars Delicious gourmet 5 course meal paired with Dam Fine Wines in fabulous setting 6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com MAY 18 Kick Off BBQ at Firestone Vineyards BBQ, barrel tastings, and live music 5-7pm, 805-591-8050, Paso Robles www.firestonewine.com

MAY 18 Winemaker Dinner at Eagle Castle Winery Enjoy a meal fit for a king and great music 6:30pm, $50, 805-227-1428 Paso Robles, www.eaglecastlewinery.com

★ ★ MAY 18 Annual Toga Party at EOS Estate Winery Dinner, live music and dancing in togas! $90, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com ★ ★ MAY 18-19 Eberle Winery Wine Festival Weekend Celebrate the Chinese “Year of the Boar” all weekend long with great food and wine $110, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com MAY 19 “Wine Down” at Robert Hall After the festivities relax on the Garden Terrace enjoy the sunset and gourmet BBQ $15, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com ★ MAY 19 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Outdoor wine tasting event includes over 90 wineries presenting live music, and Wine Country cuisine in downtown Paso Robles Park 1-5pm, $50, 805-239-8463, www.pasowines.com MAY 19 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival – Barrel Tasting at Castoro Cellars BBQ, wine tasting, gourmet sampling & live music 6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com MAY 19 Annual Wine & Roses Bike Race Bike race in beautiful Wine Country Festivities after the race 8am, $35, 805-434-1789, Templeton Templeton Community Park

★ MAY 20 ★ New Release Event at Silver Horse Winery Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres in the beautiful tasting room 805-467-WINE, San Miguel www.silverhorse.com MAY 20 Open House at Clautiere Vineyard BBQ, barrel tasting & new releases 12pm, 805-237-3789, Paso Robles www.clautiere.com MAY 20 Open House at Midnight Cellars Great food, music & dancing Gourmet food paired with fine wines 6pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles ★ MAY 20 ★ Open House at Peachy Canyon New releases, live music & great food 11am-5pm, 805-239-1918, Paso Robles www.peachycanyon.com ★ MAY 20 ★ Pomm Art Exhibit at Casa de Caballos Serene watercolors displayed at the winery 805-434-1687, www.casadecaballos.com Templeton ★ ★ MAY 20 Rio Seco BBQ Fine wine tasting, great music & delicious BBQ Benefit for NC Christian High School 1-4pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com MAY 20 Paso Robles Wine Festival at Castoro Cellars Art show, barrel tasting, jazz and more Templeton, www.castorocellars.com MAY 20 Open House at Robert Hall BBQ, live music and great wine 11am-5pm, $15pp, 805-238-2660 www.roberthallwinery.com MAY 25–27 Annual Hot Rod & Classic Car Show 800+ classic cars, music & cruise parade 10am-5om, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles City Park, www.hotrodhon.com

★ ★ MAY 19-20 Opolo Winery Wine Festival Weekend BBQ Enjoy Opolo’s delicious BBQ lunch 12-4pm, $10, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com

★ ★ JUNE 4-7 Justin Vineyards & Winery Culinary Journey A culinary journey of the Central Coast. Accomodations, cooking classes, sensory evaluation, gourmet dinners, & day trips $1875pp, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles www.justinwine.com

★ MAY 18-19 ★ Hunt Cellars Winemaker Dinners Gourmet dinners with great wine pairing 6pm, $90, 805-237-1600, Paso Robles www.huntcellars.com

★ ★ JUNE 9 Rio Seco Texas Hold’em VII $25 buy-in, food fun and prizes 7pm, 805-237-8884 Paso Robles, www.rioseco.com

★ MAY 19-20 ★ 25 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival at EOS Vineyards Great wine, sizzling fajitas & dancing! Sample wine straight from the barrel & discuss wine with the winemaker. 10am-6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles www.eosvintage.com

★ ★ JUNE 10 4TH Annual Pinot & Paella Cook Off Sip Paso Robles Pinot & enjoy creative interpretations of paella, $60 12 Paso Pinot Noirs, 16 Chefs Presented by Windward Vineyard 2-5pm, Templeton Community Park, Templeton www.pinotandpaella.com, 805-239-2565

★ ★ MAY 19-20 25 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival at EOS Vineyards – Art in the Garden Craft Fair Great wine, art and fun self guided tour 10am-6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles www.eosvintage.com

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

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

MAY 19 Annual Dana Adobe Day Tour the historic adobe, fun activities for children, gold panning & music, 10am-4pm 805-929-5679, www.danaadobe.org, Nipomo

MAY 26-27 Strawberry Festival Strawberry treats of every variety 10 entertainment areas & arts & crafts 10am-5pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

MAY 26 Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Great works from 16th, 17th & 18th centuries 8pm, $12, 805-756-2787, San Luis Obispo www.music.calpoly.edu

SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • May 19: Cuesta Master Chorale & Cal Poly Choirs • May 22: Spring Choir Concert • May 23: Spring Band Concert • May 24: San Luis Jazz Dancers • May 26: Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble • May 29-31: Hairspray ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events “Art after Dark” Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 5-9pm, 805-544-9251 San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ★ ★ ONGOING TUESDAYS 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste.com, San Luis Obispo ★ ★ ONGOING TUESDAYS Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Featured weekly winery, 10am-9pm 805-269-TASTE, San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com ONGOING SUNDAYS Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Artists paint & present their work 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.com ONGOING Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship 11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay ONGOING MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Art galleries’ open house receptions 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

MAY 26 Annual Peddler’s Faire Vendors of all types, food & music, air toys & ocean view, 9am-4pm, Cayucos www.cayucoschamber.com, 805-995-1200 MAY 26 Art in the Park Arts and crafts, food & music 10am-5pm, 805-772-2504 Morro Bay, www.morrobayartassociation.org MAY 26 $50k Hole-in-One Golf Shoot Out Memorial Day Weekend Sea Pines Golf Resort, 805-528-1788 Los Osos MAY 28 Memorial Day Celebration Celebration in the Park with music and food 10:30am, Los Osos, 805-528-1500 MAY 27 Annual Avila Beach Blues Festival Great blues, wine, food and more 2-6:30pm, 888-825-5484, Avila Beach www.otterproductionsinc.com JUNE 3 ‘SLO Mambo’ at Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse Rock Series – live music, BBQ, wine, vineyard trolley tours – no cover 805-595-9463, [email protected] JUNE 15-17 The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show 3 day fun filled event throughout Pismo Beach hundreds of classic restorations & street rods. 866-450-7469, www.pismobeachclassic.com ★ ★ JUNE 23 Laetitia Summer Fete for SLO LEAF Laetitia Vineyard’s premier wine dinner sent on a knoll over looking the Pacific Ocean. Delicious food, fine wine and dancing! Benefit for SLO law enforcement 6pm, $250, 805-474-7650, Arroyo Grande www.laetitiawine.com JUNE 23 Atascadero Wine Festival Enjoy wines from local winemakers arts, crafts, music & more 11:30am-5pm, $20, 805-466-2044 Lake Park, Atascadero

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

ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com • May 25-27: Memorial Day Excursions • June 15-17: Father’s Day Excursions

ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

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

MAY 18-20 All American Motorcycle Madness 3 day show of leather, BBQ, bikes & music 805-686-2007, Fair Park, Santa Maria MAY 20 Annual Kids Day in the Park Enjoy live entertainment, games, & prizes 10am-4pm, 805-736-8535, Santa Maria 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 WEDNESDAYS Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers 6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com May 23: Rebel Roses May 30: Pleasurable Pinots June 6: Que Sera Syrah June 13: Rhônes on the Range June 20: Colossal Cabernets ★ ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31 ★ Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars "Natural Growths Suspended in Oil" Enjoy artist Natalie Brechtel’s work of microscopic perspective of everday objects 11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos www.carinacellars.com MAY 17 Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Relaxing music in the lounge 6pm, 805-688-1545 Los Olivos, www.fessparker.com

ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez www.chumashcasino.com • May 24: Natalie Cole • June 1: ShoBox Boxing • June 7: Chayanne • June 21: Paulina Rubio ★ ★ MAY 26 ★ "Intertermezzo" Reception at Artiste Art exhibit of wine paintings by local artist Christina LoCascio. Meet the artist, view original work painted in red wine, enjoy live music & sample new Artiste releases, 11am-5pm 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez, www.artiste.com SANTA BARBARA 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 www.sbnature.org/seacenter ONGOING Lobero Theatre 805-963-0761, Santa Barbara • May 21: Speaking of Dad • May 24: The Odyssey • May 27: A POPS Concert • May 29: Max Levenson - Piano ONGOING Arlington Theatre 805-963-4408, Santa Barbara • May 20: Harry Connick, Jr

SOLVANG ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with live jazz band "The Buzz" 6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members 888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com 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, 2:30-6pm 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org SANTA YNEZ ★ ★ ONGOING THROUGH MAY 20 Artiste Winery – "Cafe Life" An exhibition by Donna Talarico 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez ONGOING MONDAYS Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts Santa Barbara Darts Association Enjoy BBQ and darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org ONGOING WEEKENDS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez www.cachuma.com

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MAY 18-20 Antique & Vintage Arts Show Period furniture, paintings and more 11am, 805-898-9715, Santa Barbara www.calmantiquesshow.com MAY 19 Maverick Saloon Presents Coldwater Canyon Great music and fun, $5, Santa Ynez www.mavericksaloon.org, 805-686-4785 MAY 19 "Zoo to You" Two shows feature live native animals, 11am, $6 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake, www.cachuma.com MAY 19 Peppertree Art Show Art Show takes place over two days hosted by Bob and Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists will be displaying their work 3-7:30pm 805-688-6205, Santa Ynez www.peppertreeartshow.com MAY 19 "Beyond the Garden Gate" Tour Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum 3:30-5:30pm, $30, 805-688-7889 www.syvm.org MAY 24-27 44th Annual Arabian Horse Show Featuring Pacific Slope Championships 8am, 805-491-3315, Santa Barbara www.ahasfv.org MAY 26 Flamenco at Santa Barbara Winery Enjoy fine wines, Spanish tapas & music from virtuoso guitarist Chris Flossek 6pm, $40, 805-963-3699, Santa Barbara www.sbwinery.com

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EBERLE WINERY A Paso Robles Wine-Producing Pioneer According to American Gold Medal Wines, 2006 Edition, Eberle Winery is a topten gold medal award winning winery in the United States. That’s just one of a long list of accolades to grace this Paso Robles institution, which was founded by Gary Eberle in 1979. Now considered by many as a pioneer of Paso Robles – the fastest growing wine region in the state – Eberle lives and breathes to promote Paso Robles and the wines that come from this land. “When I first came here in 1973 with my professors from UC Davis,” he says, “I was told that Paso Robles would be the next great wine region in California. Now, people ask if I’m surprised to see the boom in winemaking in the area. The truth is, I thought it would • Voted Best Tasting Room three years in a row by readers of the Fresno Bee. • Voted Best Wine Cellar by the 2007 New Times Readers Poll • “One of the Best Tours on the Central Coast!” Wine Spectator

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The German name “Eberle” translates to “small boar.” At Eberle Winery, a bronze boar greets every guest who visits the Tasting Room. Each year, coins collected at the boar fountain are donated to local children’s charities.

happen a long time ago. But I’m happy that winemakers today are proving my professors right.” And while Eberle believes that consistent quality in winemaking is important, he feels his biggest job is to promote Paso Robles on a national and international basis. Only now,

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34 years after first arriving to the area, does he feel the region is truly becoming recognized for its outstanding capacity for great grapes. “You know, people ask me all the time when I’m going to retire,” he jokes. “How can I retire when I haven’t worked a day in my life? This is what I love to do. It’s the only thing I’ve ever done. And I can tell you, I’m living my dream.” Gary has also helped several other local winemakers live their dreams by working under his tutelage at Eberle Winery. Toby Shumrick (Tobin James Winery), Mat Garretson (Garretson Wines), Robert Nadeau (Nadeau Family Vintners), Tom Meyers (Castoro Cellars), Dan Panico (Dover Canyon), Chuck Mulligan (Harmony Cellars)

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK ON THE COVER and Bill Sheffer (Halter Ranch) all made some of their first wines at Eberle Winery. In fact, many in the industry call the winery “Eberle University” for Gary’s hands-on approach to apprenticeship. With Winemaker Ben Mayo now at the helm of Eberle operations, the winery is currently earning more accolades than ever … and Gary is happy to serve as “quality control.” (He turned over the winemaking reins at his 30,000 case/year Winemaker Ben Mayo winery in 1997.) When it comes to Eberle wines, you’ll find them all aged in oak barrels in 17,000 square feet of underground caves – the first caves constructed in Paso Robles. It’s a definite “must see” on your wine tasting adventures.

r Visit the winery and you’re sure to find a few things at Eberle: a friendly, knowledgeable staff, complimentary wine tasting and cave tours, two Standard Poodles (Cabernet and Roussanne) to greet you, and Gary either behind the bar or, if you’re lucky, at the barbecue cooking-up some free tri-tip, sausage and ribs. For Eberle, it just goes to show that a dream can be a powerful thing. And after more than 30 years, his dream has always remained the same – to produce some of the best wine California has to offer – and have a great time doing it! Eberly Winery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closes at 5 p.m. in winter months) and is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, just 3.5 miles east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. For more information, call (805) 238-9607 or visit the website at www.EberleWinery.com.

Eberle Winery offfers complimentary tasting and tours of 17,000 square feet of underground caves; picnic deck, bocce ball court, private events, monthly Guest Chef Winemaker Dinners and annual cruises on WindStar and Yachts of Seabourn. To make reservations for the winemaker dinners, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 2389607 or email [email protected]. Sail aboard the WindStar cruise line from Rome to Barcelona, September 9-16, 2007! Contact Marcy DeGarimore for cabin rates and information, (805) 238-9607 or [email protected]. Or call Aimee Presto at Rich Worldwide Travel, 1-800-431-1130 ext. 145, email [email protected].

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GREY WOLF CELLARS It’s All About the Wine by Mark Storer

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he sound of machinery and men working permeates the weekday atmosphere around the Grey Wolf winery. Tractors, backhoes and pounding hammers are a stark contrast to the rolling green vineyards that steep themselves beneath age-old oak trees standing sentinel above all. Overseeing the chaos, I found Joe Barton, owner and winemaker, as the old farmhouse that has become the Grey Wolf den undergoes landscape construction. The redwood deck finally weathered and gave way to stamped concrete and a new patio will be placed on the side yard to accommodate wine-aficionados who frequent the west-side Paso Robles facility on Highway 46. Grey Wolf is thriving. When Joe Barton was just 24 years old, however, he had to take the reins of the fledgling family business and become the proprietor and leader of the pack. Joe’s father was killed in a traffic accident in 1998 at the age of young age of 50. Four years previously, the elder Barton and his wife and two kids had moved to Paso Robles from Bakersfield to

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begin the dream of a winery called Grey Wolf. It was a family business and the name reflected that commitment to the family, a group of dedicated individuals working together as a team, a pack. Producing small lots of quality wines, Grey Wolf developed a following that is once again steadily growing under the scion of the family. www.winecountrythisweek.com

The younger Barton had just finished an internship with Kendall Jackson when the tragedy occurred. He’d graduated previously from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Fruit Science. “I was unsure of myself. But, I got some good help and I was given encouragement,” says Barton, now 33. Barton’s mother still plays a role at the winery and is involved in the business, but it is Joe who runs the day to day wine-making operations. With about 12 acres under vines on 15 acres of property, Grey Wolf is one of the boutique wineries that continue to grow in quality if not quantity. “We do about 4,000 cases a year and really, I don’t want to do a whole lot more. We’re going to try to compete in quality and develop this property for better grapes as well as buy the best fruit I can find,” says Barton. Indeed, his manner is manic and he talks constantly, getting more animated as he begins talking about wine. “All the staff’s in here. When it comes to the wine, it’s just me and Enrique,” says Barton. Preferring to keep a close eye on everything he does, Barton doesn’t employ many people on the wine-making staff. His

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINERY FEATURE assistant, Enrique, has known him since those days in the 90’s and occasionally, he will have an intern or student employee from the University. “But like I tell them, if I teach you right—then this [Grey Wolf] shouldn’t be your job. You should move on from here.” Grey Wolf’s quality has gone up and that’s not just subjective. Barton is receiving more awards and more press attention as he continues to put quality at the top of his priorities. “You’re making these wines when you’re harvesting them,” he says. “I’m looking at the fruit and deciding what I’m going to do with it, if I’m going to blend it and now, I’ve sort of found my niche as to where I’m getting fruit from—so I know what to expect for the most part.” He’s positively giddy when it comes to the process. Speaking in bigger gestures, he talks about wine-making in the reckless way of a child stringing sentences together when he’s encountered his first passion. It’s evident that Barton is in his element, focusing on all of the particulars and nuances that make a wine great. “I’m using more and more new oak. Before, I was using about 20% whereas now, I’m up to probably 50% new oak, and a lot of it Hungarian,” says Barton. “The largest proportion of my barrels is between one and four years old.” He speaks of “before” as though it were a time etched in stone, and maybe it is for him. Before is when Grey Wolf was a small producer with a relatively loyal wine club and not a whole lot more. There is no date that defines it, but he is no longer in the “before” apparently. Now, Grey Wolf is focusing on the wine, not the club. Now, Grey Wolf is producing high quality wines in small lots and focusing on the fruit, the process and the brand. In other words, it’s all about the wine. “I like making Zinfandel still quite a bit and that’s become a real focus right now. We’re growing Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and some Grenache on the estate now,” says Barton. “I really love Cab Franc, but it’s not producing the way I want it to and it’s not the quality I’m looking for. It’s a struggler vine and it’s inconsistent. Cab Franc is the one I’ve really struggled to find a good source for.” Barton is also experimenting with Tempranillo and other Spanish varietals. The Westside micro-climate in Paso Robles means more ocean influence as the breeze actually picks up in the afternoons cooling off and even bringing fog to the region that can vary from the daytime and nighttime temperatures as much as 50 degrees. “Malbec is my favorite right now. But even that doesn’t really thrive like I want it to, here [in this climate]. I’m getting a good source, though. It’s got that good strong mouth-feel and it’s a great wine.” Barton’s goal is to create what he calls a “pull-market.” He’d rather have his wines being pulled than having to push them. It’s no exercise in esotericism that quality is job one at Grey Wolf. “Ultimately, if you’re making a good wine, it will market itself. I mean, it’s such a corporate business now. I don’t even see how I could get to the size that some of these guys are doing,” he says. But there is still room for boutique wineries. “If you’re good at it and you’re making a solid wine, there’s a market there for you.” Grey Wolf Cellars is located on Highway 46 West in Paso Robles just 2.5 miles west of Highway 101. www.winecountrythisweek.com

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Sharing the Crisis and the Dream at the Midlife Crisis Winery “Midlife Crisis – what a great name – why did you call it that?” Kevin and Jill Mittan, the owners of Midlife Crisis Winery, are used to this question and many others. The Midlife Crisis Winery is pouring at the Paso Robles Wine Festival for the third time as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. The premiere Midlife Crisis pouring in 2005 was as unorthodox as the winery name. Midlife Crisis poured barrel samples (and only barrel samples) of their 2004 first vintage Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel and Syrah to an enthusiastic crowd. But what is the real answer to the winery being named the Midlife Crisis Winery? Jill’s flip-quick answer is because she is the same age as Disneyland. The real answer is a lot more complex – as are all things in life – and involves many reasons too numerous to name all coming together in a moment of crisis. The result became an overwhelming desire to chase an impossible dream, to believe in it totally and a determination to make it real. They threw caution to the wind once the decision was made to start the winery. In less than four months, they sold their house in Los Angeles, bought land in Paso Robles, started the winery and crushed their first grapes. Both agree that if they took the time to stop and think, there might not be a winery today.

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But there is a winery – at least a pretty good start of one. The 2004 vintage numbered about 850 cases and featured ten wines including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot, Zinfandel, a red blend and two sparkling wines (the last three named for the couple’s Australian Shepherds) and is virtually sold out. The 2004 wines won more than a dozen awards including three gold medals. Production doubled in 2005 and a limited release Rosé of Syrah was added to the wine list. The 2005 vintage premiered in January and has already garnered two gold medals. The 2006 wines are in the barrel and feature the addition of Nebbiolo to Midlife Crisis’ line of wine. Winemaking and all other duties are a shared responsibility for Jill and Kevin. The wines reflect their love of food friendly wines. The wines are started in neutral oak until the essence of the fruit has a chance to emerge. Then, oak is used carefully to enhance, not overpower, the fruit. The results are well www.winecountrythisweek.com

balanced wines that pair well with food but that can also stand alone. In September of 2005, the Mittans opened a cooperative wine tasting room in downtown Paso Robles called Wines on Pine. In November of 2006, Midlife Crisis Winery went solo. The tasting room at 1244 Pine Street became the tasting room for the Midlife Crisis Winery only. Aided by tasting room manager and wine maven, Allison Groves, the tasting room is open five days a week allowing the Mittans to make wines on the weekend. You see, as the dream becomes real and the winery grows, day jobs in Los Angeles support it. Five days a week, the Mittans are working in LA in the entertainment industry and two days a week, they are in Paso making wine and pushing the dream along. The next phase of the dream is the development of a winery and vineyard on their property and of, eventually, making wine full time in Paso Robles. Until then, the Mittans invite you to share their midlife crisis and their dream at their tasting room at 1244 Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Thursday through Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also find them online at www.midlifecrisiswinery.com.

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Paso Robles Wine Festival is a Celebration of Growth Learn more about the Paso Robles wine industry’s growth during the 25-day countdown It all started on Saturday, May 19, 1983 when 17 Paso Robles wineries came together in the downtown city park to showcase their artistry for the First Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival. These visionaries organized themselves to create a marquee event for the burgeoning wine industry that at the time totaled 17 wineries in Paso Robles. Today, there are 170 wineries in Paso Robles with more than 90 producers that showcase their wines during this annual jubilee. On Saturday, May 19, the Paso Robles wine industry will celebrate the 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival in the downtown city park, where it all began. “We used half the park the first year,” says Herman Schwartz, founding member of the Paso Robles Wine Festival Committee. “I worked with an advanced art student for the first logo of the festival, lined up the T-shirts we sold and guaranteed the sales. We may have had 1,200 or 1,500 people that year. That started the ball rolling.” The Paso Robles Wine Festival, always held the third weekend of May, is one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the State of California. Approximately 6,500 tickets are sold annually to wine enthusiasts traveling to Paso Robles from all over the nation. “I remember in 1985 when we were up to 22 wineries in the park and people were coming from as far away as the East Coast just for the festival,” states Gary Eberle, owner of Eberle Winery. “It was then that I really knew we were onto something (Wine Festival) good.” Today, the wine industry of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County is responsible for $113M in tourism expenditures. In 1983, there were a total of 5,159 vineyard acres in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), which also found its start that year. The growing landscape was in its youth and on the cusp of tremendous growth. An early estimate from 1983 states that $10M in income was derived annually from the vineyard side of the industry. Twenty-five years later there are more than 170 wineries in the Paso Robles AVA, with 26,000 vineyard acres growing 40 different varietals. The economic impact of wine and wine grapes in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County equates to $1.8B. Paso Robles Wine Country is the third largest and fastest growing wine region in California. “As the Wine Industry of Paso Robles grows and matures, so does the Paso Robles Wine Festival,” said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “What rings true throughout the last 25 years is that the Wine Festival continues to be a celebration about the world-class wines produced in Paso Robles. The entire community comes together for this annual showcase.” The 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend is May 18 through 20. The marquee event in the park is Saturday, May 19, and will feature more than 90 wineries pouring more than 150 distinct and different wines from Paso Robles. New to the festival is the Silver Pass admission ticket, in recognition of the 25th year. The new limited Silver Pass admission is $75 and allows wine enthusiasts the opportunity to experience one of the

largest outdoor wine tasting festivals in California, a full hour before general admission ($50). The Silver Pass is available through advance purchase only, all tickets are limited and advance purchase is highly recommended by calling 800-549-WINE or visiting www.pasowine.com. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s fastest growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres and more than 170 wineries. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.

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SILVER HORSE WINERY by Darren Delmore The Off-Broadway Home of Grand Vistas and Big Reds

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he Pleasant Valley may be the offbroadway tasting sect of Paso Robles, but Silver Horse Vineyard and Winery is more than happy to call it home. One of the charms, aside from being minutes from the downtown square, is that on a given Saturday as limo groups turn many Highway 46 wineries into a Mardi Gras undo itself, the new stunning tasting room that the Kroener Family opened in early 2005 is the perfect locale for those seeking exciting big red blends in a setting that showcases Paso Wine Country at its best. “Silver Horse represents a whole lifestyle,” winemaker Stephen Kroener says. “The tasting room is down home, comfy, cozy and elegant.” The Kroeners embarked on this winery adventure in 1996, and a renovation of the existing operation soon followed. “Our

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tasting room has 365-degree views of vineyards surrounding us,” Stephen says. “Pleasant Valley has one of the larger temperature swings in the area, and we’re all southern slope exposure overlooking the Estrella River valley.” Situated on a hilltop overlooking hundreds of acres of vineyards, the estate features what Steve calls “7,000square-foot party pad,” including a 3,000square-foot event building and 4,000 square feet of luscious lawn that’s just right for www.winecountrythisweek.com

sipping a Silver Horse Albariño on. Stephen’s winemaking philosophy is fairly simple. “I’m going to make wines that I like to drink. We’re a little bit different. We have the Spanish wines: the Tempranillo, the Garnacha, the Albrariño. We do a couple different Spanish blends. The rest is Bordeaux. We do make a Syrah to appease the masses.” Within three years, Silver Horse Winery will be 100% estate grown. In the tasting room, a $5 fee gets you a full tasting of the current releases. For a $10 fee you can taste and leave with the handsome Spieglau tasting glass. “It’s just a very friendly place to be,” Stephen sums it up. “We have people come in and taste and hang out for half an hour. It’s a destination.” Silver Horse Vineyard and Winery is located at 2995 Pleasant Road and is open Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and otherwise by appointment. For more information, call (805) 467-WINE or visit the website at www.silverhorse.com.

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Winemaker Profile: Windward Vineyard

MARC GOLDBERG by Dave Wilcox

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ears before the current Pinot Noir renaissance began, Marc Goldberg and his wife, Maggie D’Ambrosia, established Windward Vineyard with the idea of doing one thing and doing it well – producing nothing less than “a great American, Burgundian-style Pinot Noir.” A dozen years after its first release, Windward remains “exclusively Pinot Noir.” Goldberg’s path to owning a winery devoted to Pinot Noir began in the mid-1950s in Pittsburg. Burgundy’s great wines seduced Goldberg at an early age. As he and D’Ambrosia traveled the country, however, they found the “New World” Pinots didn’t inspire similar passion. That is until 1987, when they tasted a 1976 Pinot produced by Hoffman Mountain Ranch (HMR). “It was just glorious,” recalled Goldberg. Goldberg and D’Ambrosia set out to find terroir similar to that of HMR. They found it in an old barley farm in the Templeton Gap region west of Paso Robles, where ocean breezes sweep through on their way inland. The chalky, well-drained soil combined with

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daily temperature extremes of as much as 50 degrees are ideal for producing Pinot Noir, said Goldberg. They planted the vineyard in 1989 and by 1995 released their first estate-bottled vintage. Only grapes grown at Windward Vineyard are used in the wine, in the “Monopole” style of complete viticultural control over the vineyard and the winemaking. Indeed, Goldberg says a profile of a winemaker who produces Pinot Noir is really a profile of the vineyard. That is where the finicky grape’s character is shaped, year in and year out. “I’m not the winemaker,” said Goldberg. “I’m the wine shepherd. Windward Vineyard is the winemaker. You let the vineyard express itself in the glass.” While Goldberg, who worked as a hospital administrator until retiring in 1995, enjoys the life as proprietor of a winery, he quickly grew tired of the stuffy, de rigeur winemaker dinners. Now 74, Goldberg sought to establish a more relaxed event involving food and wine. The result was the “Pinot and Paella CookOff,” pairing Pinot Noir with the traditional Spanish dish featuring rice, saffron, shellfish, www.winecountrythisweek.com

sausage, or whatever other ingredient that’s available. Windward hosted the first event and Goldberg said they had to turn away about 150 people. Goldberg and D’Ambrosia then decided to make it a community event, with all proceeds donated to the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation. Last year, the cook-off raised $28,000 for the foundation. This year’s fourth annual “Pinot and Paella Cook-Off” is June 10th at Templeton Community Park. Sixteen chefs will offer their interpretations of paella, with 12 Paso Robles wineries pouring Pinot Noir. Visitors vote for the best dish (last year’s winner included duck legs, Mexican-style chorizo, ham and tiger shrimp.) That 12 wineries from the area are pouring Pinot is something of a story in itself, noted Goldberg, recalling that when he established Windward in 1989 there were 12 wineries total in Paso Robles. Windward Vineyard is located at 1380 Live Oak Road off Highway 46, about a mile west of Highway 101. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 239-4005, or visit its website at www.windwardvineyard.com.

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2007 Winery Music Awards Summer Concert Series One of the Central Coast’s most successful music events ever among local artists will be returning this year. Held on the grounds of select Paso Robles wineries, the Winery Music Awards competition (www.winerymusicawards.com) showcases the best original, unsigned music artists in California and beyond with a backdrop of grapevines, stacks of wine barrels and the smell of fermenting wine in the air. The artists compete for significant prizes contributed by a variety of sponsor companies within and outside the music industry. A panel of notable judges influential in the music, entertainment and wine industries votes its choices for best artists of the competition. Artists are judged in the categories of originality, musicianship and, most importantly, marketability to the wine-consuming market. The competition is open to the music genres of: jazz, rock, blues, new age, acoustic, country, folk, soft rock, reggae and adult contemporary. The Grand Prize winner of the previous Winery Music Awards competition, held in 2005, was Arroyo Grande’s rock group, Threes and Nines, who is releasing their first CD this year after winning a recording contract with RNB Music (www.rnbtunes.com), a Los Angeles-based record label. The group’s self-titled CD, will be distributed worldwide by Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal Music. A second CD, titled Blend, featuring a compilation of many of the 2005 artists complete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso Robles Wine Region, will also be released by RNB Music this summer and will be available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and the website. The Winery Music Awards qualifying concerts are held on one Saturday each month from June to September, with the Final competition and Awards show on Saturday, October 6. Confirmed hosting wineries include Maloy-O’Neill Winery (www.maloyoneill.com) and Silver Horse Winery (www.silverhorse.com). “I had the opportunity to be a part of the 2005 Winery Music Awards by pouring my wine for some of the judges at a private tasting. I am excited to be a host winery for this year’s Winery Music Awards. Music and wine are a perfect pairing and this event celebrates that pairing perfectly,” says Shannon O’Neill of Maloy-O’Neill Winery. Stephen Kroener of Silver Horse Winery adds, “We’re thrilled to be a host venue for the 2007 Winery Music Awards. We just finished building our event center and hosting the Winery Music Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our new facility.” Additional select wineries will host the other 3 concerts. Those wineries will be announced once the arrangements are completed. The Winery Music Awards competition, founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., (www.kellyprods.com) was created out of the growing popularity of quality musical performances at many wineries throughout California. “Some wineries offer fine music, others offer award-winning wines. We’re offering award-winning music at the region’s finest wineries,“ says Kathy Kelly, creator of the event and 17-year veteran in television direct response marketing.

“Wine and music is the ultimate marriage of the senses,” adds Kathy. “The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement at the same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists perform wonderful music is like tasting a new wine for the first time and absolutely loving it--both moments are experiences to be savored. When you take everything into account—the music, the wine, the winery atmosphere, and the chance to see and hear possibly the next Platinum seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event,” adds Kelly. Information about purchasing tickets, venue locations and concert times, as well as entry information and submission details for interested artists, can be found on the Winery Music Awards website at www.WineryMusicAwards.com.

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JUSTIN Chardonnay Perfectly Paired with Green Asparagus Salad When attempting to create a perfect pairing of wine and food, vegetables are not among the foods that commonly come to mind as starting points. Their bitter components can make wine pairing difficult. But when searching for perfectly healthy foods, asparagus is arguably among the best. It has high nutrient density, is rich in folic acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. Asparagus has no fat or cholesterol and is low in sodium. So, in an effort to create a perfect pairing of wine with one of earth’s hard-to-pair, yet perfect foods, Executive Chef Ryan Swarthout at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles selects a crisp 2006 JUSTIN Chardonnay. “The 2006 JUSTIN Chardonnay is not a buttery-style wine, and it’s not over oaked,” explains Swarthout. “The fruit aspect cuts through the bitterness of the asparagus while the goat cheese element is contrasted nicely by the acidity of the wine.” The JUSTIN Chardonnay has aromas of green apple and pineapple, opens with a burst of lively apricot and lemon, and finishes with smooth notes of honey and vanilla cream. Justin and Deborah Baldwin purchased 160 acres of land in the remote Adelaide Valley west of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast in 1981. Besides producing the world famous blend ISOSCELES, and other award-winning wines, the estate includes a luxurious French-style inn and elegant restaurant, “Deborah’s Room.” The restaurant offers nightly dinners and weekend lunches on a wishing well patio to both inn guests and the general public. Executive Chef Swarthout and Sous Chef Will Torres emphasize seasonal fresh ingredients, along with a full selection of JUSTIN current and library vintages. Reservations are required. Contact the JUSTIN front desk at (805) 238-6932 ext.300. JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road outside of Paso Robles. The Tasting Room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Executive Chef Ryan Swarthout For more information, visit JUSTINwine.com.

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GREEN ASPARAGUS SALAD BLACK TRUFFLES AND CHÈVRE GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

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• 1 bunch asparagus • 1 tbsp. of canned black truffle peelings • 1 oz. Chèvre goat cheese • 2 each whole peeled shallots • 1 clove garlic • 2 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar • 1-1/2 cups olive oil (extra virgin) • Salt and pepper for seasoning • Micro greens for garnish Preparation for the Asparagus: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Cut the bottoms of the asparagus off. When the water has reached a boil blanch for 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from the boiling water and place into the ice bath. Preparation for the Vinaigrette: Bring the goat cheese to room temperature. Rough chop the shallots and the garlic clove. Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat and sauté the shallot and garlic until caramelized. Place the goat cheese, shallots, garlic, dijon mustard and sherry vinegar into a blender. Puree until smooth, with the blender still running slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Assembly: Slice the blanched asparagus very thinly and place into a mixing bowl. Add the black truffle peelings and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette into the same bowl. Mix the asparagus, truffle peelings and the vinaigrette all together. Place into a ring mould and press firmly to pack together. Remove ring mould, garnish with the micro greens and enjoy with a glass of JUSTIN Chardonnay.

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Black Hand Cellars’ Journey Has Just Begun The family at Black Hand Cellars is a husband and wife team, Tom and Terrie Banish, with a young daughter, Cassidie, to keep them on their toes. It all started with their honeymoon trip through the Russian River Valley north toward California’s border, Humbolt County. Through this experience, the focus from being in the fishery business changed dramatically to the wine business, but with one thing in common … the desire to produce quality out of God’s green earth. After returning from this adventure, Tom and Terrie continued the journey in a bath tub in Ventura County with strawberries, making great “drink me now and don’t call me early tomorrow” strawberry wine! From there they joined “Cellarmasters” in Woodland Hills, CA and learned the ropes of making quality wine. Many classes and awards later, they made a commitment to their passion to produce quality wine for everyone to enjoy. The vineyard, Torie Ranch (Tom + Terrie = Torie), is located on the west side of San Miguel with nearly three acres planted in the Estrella River and French clones of Syrah. The vineyard is farmed by hand, using the latest vineyard practices to produce quality grapes for their Syrah. Tom is the winemaker, whose background includes more than seven years experience with the Central Coast’s very own

prestigious wineries, such as Justin, Treana and Zenaida. Today, Tom is a consulting winemaker, full-time assistant winemaker for Paso Robles Wine Services along with being a father, husband and running a vineyard and boutique winery, Black Hand Cellars. The name, Black Hand Cellars, evolved through many stories from the great-grandmother on the Banish side of the family about how her husband made great wine, and how the Black Hand Mafia found a liking to his wine and would seek him out for it. Hence, the name Black Hand Cellars. From this era they found the stories of his great-grandfather’s experiences interesting. With their identity chosen, they have enjoyed focusing the theme around the lifestyle of the roaring ’20s along with saluting the stained hands of workers harvesting the rich, red wine varietals. The logo ties in their daughter, Cassidie’s hand print, as she was born when they harvested the first grapes off Torie Ranch into the first Black Hand Cellars bottle, the 2002 Syrah, which was bottled when she turned one year old. Visit the tasting room at 249 10th Street, Suite B in San Miguel, open from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Or, call (805) 712WINE for an appointment. For more information, visit the website at www.blackhandcellars.com.

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12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival, June 22-23 The 12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, promises to be a very special weekend. Friday morning, you can tee it up at the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Your $90 entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and goody bag, and benefits the Chamber of Commerce. On Friday evening, the Wine Festival starts its celebration at Atascadero’s scenic Pavilion on the Lake. Enjoy an exclusive live auction benefiting the Charles Paddock Zoo, as well as a unique gourmet winemaker dinner created by several acclaimed local chefs and paired with wonderful Central Coast wines. Cost for the Friday evening event, which starts at 6 p.m. is $100. The Lakeside Wine Tasting and Fine Arts Festival held Saturday afternoon at Atascadero Lake Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature the wines of over 100 Central Coast wineries. The ticket price – $30 in advance, $35 at the door – includes a commemorative wine glass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food will be available for purchase1 from a variety of local restaurants. Held in

conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday event will also feature the works of several local artists, and this year’s event will also feature a number of local crafts people as well. For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.com. Tickets for the events are now available online.

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Motorcycle Madnesss To Fill Santa Maria Fairpark Thousands of motorcycles will fill the Santa Maria Fairpark for this three-day event, May 18-20. Non-stop action will take place all weekend with three killer bike shows, motorcycle stunt shows, live music and great Santa Maria style BBQ. The vendor village is full of the country’s largest motorcycle manufacturers and shops. Fashion shows, poker runs and giveaways … this show has it all. Motorcycle Madness returns this year with a great line-up of builders, vendors, and of course give aways. The builders read like the who’s who of the bike building industry: Big Mike, Kirk Taylor, El Pitts, Sugar, Todd Silicato, Tom Foster, Chica, Cole Foster, Treveline, Brian Klock and the “Old School Builder of the Year,” Scott Long. These builders not only cover the pages of the top magazines in the United States but have also put time in front of the camera on today’s top motorcycle TV show. The Budweiser Custom Bike Show will again feature the best bikes from all over the west. Three different shows on Saturday and Sunday To San Luis Obispo (32 miles, see page 25) 135

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Christina LoCascio Paints with Wine – New Works at Artiste gourmet olives. From 6 to 8 p.m. Artiste will hold the LoCascio Artist Reception where customers can enjoy unlimited tasting of the new wines while talking with the artist and browsing her new collection. The reception will also feature gourmet pizzas and a cooking demonstration from Chef Micah Elconin of the Educated Vegetable ($20 for Artiste Club members, $40 for nonmembers). The Intermezzo exhibition delves deeper into LoCascio’s experimentation with form and abstraction while still maintaining the unique effects of using wine on paper. “My new paintings are softer and more emotionally driven than those of my last show,” says LoCascio. “I’ve incorporated the female form into a number of paintings for the Intermezzo exhibit, and the new pieces

LoCascio Continues to Blend the Worlds of Art and Wine with Latest Work Local artist Christina LoCascio, renowned for pioneering a new niche in the art world by painting with wine, will reveal her latest work at her upcoming Intermezzo exhibition at Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio in downtown Santa Ynez on Saturday, May 26. The exhibit runs through August 20, 2007. Along with LoCascio’s new paintings, the May 26 event will feature the release and tasting of Artiste’s two newest wines, Intermezzo and Encore, each bottle graced with a LoCascio painting for its label. From 1 to 3 p.m. Artiste will be open to the public with a signing party that will feature bottle autographs by LoCascio and tasting of the new wines alongside an assortment of Italian cheeses, fresh breads and

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exude a sense of fluidity and grace that I really love.” By playing with elements beyond her brushstrokes, she continues to explore the possibilities of this new medium. “My latest experiment has been with texture,” she explains. “Using clear acrylic gesso as a primer on the surface of the paper affects the absorption of the wine, and it adds an

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level of depth to her paintings. The combination of the two worlds of art and wine feels like a natural evolution to LoCascio, who has long been a lover of both. The buzz about LoCascio’s technique continues to increase, including a December 15th, 2005 feature in Wine Spectator and her selection last fall as the featured artist for the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau at a 10-day exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany October 19th-29th 2006. For more information about Artiste Winery, the Intermezzo exhibit, or to R.S.V.P to the event, contact Artiste at (805) 686-2626 or [email protected].

Combining a reverence for tradition and a philosophy of winemaking as an artistic expression, Artiste wines are labeled with gorgeous works of Impressionist art. Each wine blend is named after the title of the painting that graces its bottle. Artiste’s highly soughtafter wines are limited productions of less than 300 cases each and are available exclusively through Artiste’s Tasting Studio in historic old Santa Ynez, www.Artiste.com, and select restaurants. Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio is located at 3569 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For moreinformation, call (805) 686-2626 or visit the website, www.Artiste.com.

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amazing sense of movement to the background of the piece.” chance occurrence A involving a splash of wine on her canvas began LoCascio’s playful experimentation with the varying shades and hues that wine can provide. Early trials with such processes as wine reduction proved successful at yielding more viscous wines with a pureness and intensity that brought an entirely new

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July 13th Friday Night Wine and Cheese The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is having another great Friday night Wine and Cheese Event. The group of 13 wineries will be tasting will taste award-winning wines. Great cheese and breads will be available for tasting to complement the wine. The event will be held at Doce Robles Winery on Friday, July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person and $25 per couple, tickets sold at the door. The Grapeline will be taking reservations for transportation to and from the event. For more information, call 1-888-8-WINERY.

About Highway 46 West Wineries Group In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aware of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … where being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines. Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers. Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environment and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines. The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cellars, Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are all included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to the Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just like a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winery. Once you get 7 stamps you will receive a beautifully designed poster of all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is full with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by all of the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes from a weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tasting tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as Tax Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the year. All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while guests listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers. For more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website at www.paso46westwineries.com.

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PAS O R O B L ES A R E A Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432

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Arroyo Robles Winery – Paso Robles Closed Tu 739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 B & E Winery – Paso Robles 10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389

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

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

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Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620

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Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30

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

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

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

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

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

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Falcon Nest – Paso Robles 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227

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

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Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940

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L'Aventure – Paso Robles 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588

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

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Madison Cellars – Paso Robles 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831

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Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320

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

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

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

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Mastantuono – Templeton 2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X Tasting Room: (Opens in March) 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt

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

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

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

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

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San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 Scott Aaron – Templeton 422 South Main; 888-611-9463

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Sextant Wines – Templeton 45 Main St; 866-833-9463

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5

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

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Venteaux – Templeton 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310

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

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Vihuela Winery – Templeton 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423

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Villicana Winery – Templeton 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456

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Vina Robles – San Miguel 3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812

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

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

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

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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

Daily 11-5

ZinAlley – Templeton 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-289-0959

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

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Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5

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Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo By Appt 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 ★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 11-5 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200

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

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

Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles By 8325 Vineyard Ranch Way; 805-239-8590 Appt

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

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

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

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

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Talley Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 ★ Taste – San Luis Obispo 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE

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Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500

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Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By 555 El Camino Real; 805-546-1088 Appt

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Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines – San Luis Obispo 3526 S. Higuera Rd; 805-542-0133 Sa-Su 12-5

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Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448

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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 Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770

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

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1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468

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

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Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 Daily 10-5

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

Daily 10-5

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

Daily 10-5

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

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

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

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

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

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★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos X

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

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

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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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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; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4

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

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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily 11-6

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

Daily 11-6

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

Daily 11-6

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

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Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6

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