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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PASO ROBLES # # ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Twilight Tastings & Spectacular Sunsets at Jada Winery Open air deck, wonderful views, special appetizers, unique pairings & more! 6-8pm, 805-238-2520, Paso Robles # # ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Local winemaker featured each week. 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com • Oct 8: Lone Madrone • Oct 15: J. Lohr Vineyard & Winery • Oct 22: Donati Family Vineyard # # ONGOING IN OCTOBER Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Color of Autumn; Paso Art Association Juried Art Show, 10am-5:30pm, Templeton 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com # # ONGOING IN OCTOBER Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Swing & Fox Trot Learn to dance & show what you have learned during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Try gourmet food paired with fine wine 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles www.meridianvineyards.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Templeton Farmers’ Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton ONGOING SATURDAYS Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Country farm arts and crafts market 8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles ONGOING Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. 11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles ONGOING Estrella Warbird Museum Fascinating collection of military aircrafts 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles www.ewarbirds.org # # OCTOBER 4 Paso Art, Wine & Song at Anglim Live music, gourmet cheeses & boutique Rhône-style wines. 5-7pm, Paso Robles 805-227-6813, www.anglimwinery.com # # OCTOBER 4 Paso Robles Pre-Pioneer Day Dinner & Dance Live band, silent auction, casino games & more! $25 dinner & dance, $10 dance only 805-238-6000, Paso Robles Mid-State Fairgrounds www.pasoroblespioneerday.org # #

OCTOBER 4 Paso Art, Wine & Song at Ortman Family Vineyards Enjoy music & art while you taste fine wines. 5-7pm, 805-237-9009, Paso Robles www.ortmanvineyards.com

# # OCTOBER 5 Locally Grown & Made at Vina Robles Featuring Terrace Hill Olive Company Taste locally grown culinary delights 11am-5pm, 805-239-8447, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com

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# # OCTOBER 11 Art In The Courtyard at Vina Robles Featuring Bill Halopoff Meet the artist & view his dramatic work. 11am-5pm, 805-239-8447, Paso Robles Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com # # OCTOBER 11 Harvest Wine Club Pick-Up Party & Grand Re-Opening of the Tasting Room at Minassian-Young New fall releases accompanied by a strolling dinner catered by Ciro Pascuito. Including rustic Italian dishes from thier wood fired oven & grill. 4:30pm, $50/$40 wine club, 805-238-7571 Paso Robles, www.minassianyoung.com # # OCTOBER 11 Pioneer Day 2008 A fun day long old-time event with music, tractors, parades, entertainment, contests, delicious food, children’s pet show & more! 7am, 805-238-6000, Paso Robles For details visit www.pasoroblespioneerday.org # # OCTOBER 11 Indoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Featuring Chicago based folk duo Small Potatoes 7:30pm, $15, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com # # OCTOBER 12 Sip of Paso, Taste of Talent Sample food & wine while enjoying the performance of talented dancers & musicians at this 7th annual fundraising event. 3-6pm, $35 805-431-9235, www.classactdance.com Rancho Llano de Los Robles, Paso Robles # # OCTOBER 12 “Uncut” Release Party for Dual Release Incendio Wine and Vihuela CD Live concert, fine wine tasting, delicious paella, chocolate tasting, a chance to meet the artist and more! 3-7pm, $20, $50 for Wine/CD & ticket 805-226-2010, Centennial Park, Paso Robles Sponsored by the City of Paso Robles www.vihuelawinery.com OCTOBER 15 Cooking Show Hosted by Mark “The Singing Chef” Faulkner Featuring delicious recipes with special guests 5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Idler’s Appliances Paso Robles, www.hospitalitycatering.net # # OCTOBER 17 Vina Robles Cuvee Winemaker’s Dinner Cuvee Winemaker’s Dinner, featuring a 5 course meal prepared by Chef Albert Zgarka. 805-369-0140, $110/$90 Signature members Paso Robles, Vina Robles Hospitality Center www.vinarobles.com # # OCTOBER 17 Edward Sellers Harvest Wine Weekend A five-course culinary delight paired with our favorite Edward Sellers featuring Bistro Laurent. 6:30pm, $125/$110 wine club, 805-238-8915 Paso Robles, www.edwardsellers.com # # OCTOBER 17 Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Robert Hall Celebrate the bounty of harvest with a special dinner created by Executive Chef Jeffrey Scott. 6pm, $95/$85 Cavern Club, 805-239-2464, Paso Robles # # OCTOBER 17 Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour at Locatelli Winery Enjoy barrel tasting, appetizers & a release of the Late Harvest Merlot. www.locatelliwinery.com 11am-4pm, $10, 805-467-0067, Paso Robles

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 17 Harvest Pig Roast at Cass Enjoy this old fashioned pig roast with fine wine, delicous food & a bonfire too. 6-10pm, $40pp/$30WC, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com, [email protected] # # OCTOBER 17 Eberle Harvest Wine Tour Winemaker Dinner Featuring Post Ranch Inn of Big Sur $150/$120 Cellar Club, 805-238-9607 Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com # # OCTOBER 17 2008 Harvest Festival Orchid Hill & Silver Stone Winemaker Dinner Orchid Hill/Silver Stone Harvest Dinner which features the Orchid Collector Series and Silver Stone’s exciting new red blends. Enjoy a magical evening of fine wine, gourmet food, barrel sampling and dancing under the stars at the vineyards. $135, RSVP, 805-237-7525 www.orchidhillwine.com # # OCTOBER 17 Morro Bay Cruise with Arroyo Robles Winery Enjoy culinary delights paired with fine wine 6:30-9:30pm, $75/$65 wine club www.arroyorobles.com, 805-226-5454 # # OCTOBER 17 Eos Estate Winemaker Dinner 4 course gourmet dinner paired with fine wines. 6:30pm, $75/$65, Paso Robles www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562x43 # #

OCTOBER 17-18 Opolo Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp 2008! Grape stomping, ethnic folk dancing, gypsy serenades & fabulous Opolo wines. Featuring Opolo favorites including roasted lamb, pork tenderloin & chicken, too. 5:30pm, $85/$70 wine club, Paso Robles 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com for more details

# # OCTOBER 17-19 Annual Harvest Fondue Party & Open House at Dunning Vineyards Enjoy fondue, wine tasting, an art show & more! 11am-5pm, 805-238-4763, Paso Robles www.dunningvineyards.com # # OCTOBER 17-19 Harvest Wine Affair Weekend at Silver Horse Enjoy new releases, library wines & music too! 11am-5pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles www.silverhorse.com OCTOBER 17-19 Wine Festival Camping at Cass Vineyards All the comforts of home provided including fine wine and delicious meals! $600/$480 wine club Paso Robles, 805-239-1730 [email protected], www.casswines.com # # OCTOBER 17-19 Renaissance Faire Harvest Festival Weekend at Eagle Castle Winery Great food, wine, music & full contact jousting with the Knights of Mayhem. $7/$5 Cellar Club 805-227-1428, Paso Robles Friday: 10:30am-7:30pm, Meet the Knights! Saturday & Sunday: Fair with jousting, vendors, music, singers, dancers Saturday Evening: A Knight’s Feast $45/$40 club members www.eaglecastlewinery.com # # OCTOBER 17-19 Harvest Wine Tour Weekend Paso Robles wineries open their doors to offer an abundance of activities unique to Wine Country. Over the three day weekend you will find more than 100 individual events at nearly 90 wineries. 805-239-8463, Paso Robles For more information visit www.pasowine.com

# # OCTOBER 17-19 2008 Harvest Wine Tour at Adelaida Enjoy current releases, library wines, barrel samples and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Claude Chazalon. 10-5pm, 805-239-8980 Paso Robles, www.adelaida.com # # OCTOBER 17-19 2008 Harvest Wine Tour Party at Peachy Canyon The festivities kick off with a fierce pumpkin carving contest, great wine, gourmet BBQ dinner, live music, fun prizes and much more. 4-8pm, $65/$55 club members, 805-239-1918 Paso Robles, www.peachycanyon.com/events # # OCTOBER 17-19 2008 Harvest Festival at Arroyo Robles Many exciting events over the weekend including a winemaker cruise, a pancake breakfast, a harvest grape stomp with surf & turf dinner & more! Winery hours 11am-7pm, 877-759-WINE www.arroyorobles.com, Paso Robles OCTOBER 17-19 Italian Cars & Food Celebrazione at Martin Weyrich Featuring catering by Café Roma 7pm, $120 pp/$90pp wine club, 805-238-2520 Paso Robles, www.martinweyrich.com # # OCTOBER 17-19 Harvest Tour Festival Weekend at Jada Winery Great harvest & halloween fun all weekend! Friday: Halloween at Harvest Weekend kicks off with a late night open house. Appetizers, olive oil & chocolates galore. Prizes awarded for best costumes! Saturday: Halloween at Harvest continues with new releases, appetizers, barrel samples, estate olive oil & gourmet wine vinegar tasting! Best costume gets a prize! Sunday: Last day to enjoy Halloween at Harvest. Paso Robles 805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com # # OCTOBER 18 Harvest Weekend Dinner at D’Anbino Italian seafood buffet by celebrity chef Michael Parise. Includes wine tasting, dinner & musical entertainment. 6pm, $70/$55 Record Club 805-227-6800, Paso Robles, www.danbino.com # # OCTOBER 18 Meritage Vertical Tastings at Robert Hall Winery Taste through a special presentation of fine wine. 11am-1pm, $50/$40 Cavern Club, 805-239-1616x16 Paso Robles, www.roberthallwinery.com OCTOBER 18 6th Annual Cork-n-Pork at Carmody McKnight Prepared 36 hours in advance this award winning 200 pound whole pit roasted pork recipe will be paired with an array of artistic dishes & estate wines. 12pm, Paso Robles 800-282-0730, www.carmodymcknight.com # # OCTOBER 18 7th Far Out Wineries’ “Best of the West” at Opolo Vineyards Join 16 Far Out Wineries for an educational seminar and tasting. www.faroutwineries.com 10am, $55, RSVP, 805-237-0138, Paso Robles # # OCTOBER 18 Las Vegas Disco Inferno at Silver Horse Las Vegas ‘70s style cover band & Las Vegas games. 6pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles www.silverhorse.com # # OCTOBER 18 Harvest Barbecue at Pianetta Open pit barbecue, fine wine, live music & more! 11am-5pm, 805-226-4005, Paso Robles www.pianettawinery.com

# # OCTOBER 18 Harvest Wine Experience with Grey Wolf & Clavo Cellars Enjoy food, wine, & demonstrations in the vineyards with this day long harvest experience 805-237-0771, www.greywolfcellars.com 805-226-0174, www.clavocellars.com # # OCTOBER 18 Harvest Wine Weekend Feast at Bianchi 4 course feast matched with Bianchi wines. Hors d’oeuvres, live music & bubbly included. 6pm, $100/$80 wine club, 805-226-9922x31 Paso Robles, www.bianchiwine.com # # OCTOBER 18 Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Harmony Cellars Celebrate the harvest with sensational wine and scrumptious chocolate. 12-4pm, $12.50/$10 wine club, 805-927-1625 Paso Robes, www.harmonycellars.com # # OCTOBER 18 Sylvester Winery Harvest Festival Weekend - Buffet Extravaganza Delicious buffet created by master Chef Walter Filippini featuring lobster claws, prime rib, pumpkin gnocci, gourmet cheese & much more! $70/$60 wine club, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles # # OCTOBER 18 Harvest Festival Hoedown and Chili Extravaganza at Castoro Cellars Dam Fine Wine, live country music by Pure Heart, line dancing lessons, chili and cornbread from three local caterers served in Castoro logo take home chili mugs and grilled corn on the cob too. Price includes all of the above, two glasses of wine and great wine discounts! 6:30pm, $40/$30 wine club, 888-DAM-FINE Templeton, www.castorocellars.com # # OCTOBER 18-19 Harvest Festival Weekend at Castoro Cellars From the barrel to the library...Dam Fine Wine will be flowing! Enjoy sweet and savory crepes by Lemoine Creperie and Wright Choice BBQ will fire up the grill, live music by Dorian Michael & Kenny Edwards & sample products from local vendors while enjoying the lovely garden setting! 10am-5:30pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com # # OCTOBER 18-19 Sylvester Winery Harvest Festival Weekend Celebrate the harvest all weekend with the release of the Kiara Reserve Zinfandel, gourmet cheeses, chocolate pairings & more! 11am-5pm, October 805-227-4000, Paso Robles www.sylvesterwinery.com # # OCTOBER 18-19 Opolo‘s Harvest BBQ Weekend Opolo’s Harvest BBQ! Delicious carne asada tacos, roasted lamb, beans, salad, salsa & more! 11am-4pm, $10, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles Visit www.opolo.com for more details. # # OCTOBER 18-19 Harvest Weekend at D’Anbino The D'Anbino Family Band will help you explore wine & music pairing by performing various pieces of music while you sip a corresponding wine and enjoy a paired gourmet appetizer by family member and executive chef Robert Rubino. 2-4pm, $10, 805-227-6800, Paso Robles www.danbino.com # # OCTOBER 18-19 Harvest Festival Swiss Days at Vina Robles Celebrate the winery’s heritage featuring complimentary Estate tastings along with samplings of traditional Swiss fare. 805-369-0140, Paso Robles www.vinarobles.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK # # OCTOBER 19 Annual Cavern Club Extravaganza at Robert Hall Winery Savor your Fall club wines deliciouly paired with hors d’oeuvres, music and more! 12-3pm, Free to Cavern Club, 805-239-1616x16 Paso Robles, www.roberthallwinery.com # # OCTOBER 24 Summer Concert at Vina Robles Featuring Sean Wiggins Blues-country-rock band with powerful female vocals in front of a rockin’ band. Paso Robles 6:30pm, $20/$17 Signature 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com # # OCTOBER 24 & 25 Haunted Caves at Eberle Winery Spooky decorations and professionally lit 16,000 sf of caves for brave souls 10 & over. 4-8pm, $5 Other activities for children under 10. Benefits DREAM for Kids Foundation. See page 26. # # OCTOBER 26 4th Annual Chili Cook-off Featuring celebrity judge Gary Eberle of Eberle Vineyards. Creston Community Gardens, Creston. 4-6pm, 805-226-7486, www.eberlewinery.com Eberle Winery is located in Paso Robles # # OCTOBER 31 Mystery Theater in the Cavern at Robert Hall Winery-Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun! Enjoy a delicious dinner & fine wines as you participate in the fun mystery! 7:30-10pm, $85/$75 Cavern Club, 805-239-2464 Paso Robles, www.roberthallwinery.com CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.com ONGOING Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay www.morrobayartassociation.org ONGOING Adventures with Nature Docent guided walks, Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon. ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Art galleries’ open house receptions 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Tastings with the winemaker 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • Oct 4: Sam Harris • Oct 5: Great Big Sea • Oct 9: Branford Marsalis • Oct 11: Bungee Jumpin’ Cows • Oct 12: Mellennia Constorts • Oct 17: Kris Kristofferson • Oct 18: Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival • Oct 25: Cal Poly Choirs’ Debut Concert ONGOING The San Luis Obispo Art Center Permanent collection and constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in all media – paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcenter.org ONGOING 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 Hearst Castle Tours Experience grand reflections from the 1930s $30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo www.hearstcastle.com ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese. 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcouncil.org ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Live music, wine and food 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo ONGOING A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter. 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com. ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 5 Plein Air Festival 2008 Watch artists as they paint the landscapes and seascapes of San Luis Obispo County. 805-543-8562, SLO Art Center Various locations in San Luis Obispo For details visit www.sloartcenter.org.

OCTOBER 4-5 Morro Bay Harbor Festival Enjoy a wide array of festivities including wine tasting with 40 local wineries participating, chowder contest, kids carnival, music and more. 800-366-6043, Morro Bay Harbor Visit www.mbhf.com for details

OCTOBER 24 CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience Over 55 Paso Robles wineries will showcase thier wine. 7:30-10:30pm, $40, 800-549-WINE Veterans Hall in San Luis Obispo www.pasowine.com

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ONGOING TUESDAYS 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

OCTOBER 24 Café Musique 7pm, $20, 805-466-0837 www.greenacreslavenderfarm.com

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ONGOING FRIDAYS Frist Friday at Morovino Delicious food and wine pairings 4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach • Oct 3: Olio Nuevo • Nov 7: Cal Poly Creamery

ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 9 The Great American Melodrama 805-489-2499, Oceano www.americanmelodrama.com Frankenstein’s Bride, A horror story spoof presented in the same ‘vein’ as the popular Drac in the Saddle Again.

# # OCTOBER 3 Film Noir at Salisbury Vineyards Featuring-Double Indemnity Private tasting, Film Noir wine glass, dinner, dessert, outdoor film screening & more! $60/$50 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com # # OCTOBER 5 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com # # OCTOBER 10 Film Noir at Salisbury Vineyards Featuring-The Postman Always Rings Twice Private tasting, Film Noir wine glass, dinner, dessert, outdoor film screening & more! $60/$50 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com # # OCTOBER 19 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at Salisbury Vineyards Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate. 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach www.salisburyvineyards.com

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria www.smvrhm.org/museum ONGOING THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Friday Nite “Wine” Downs at Cottonwood Canyon Come out the 2nd Friday in October to “Wine” Down your work week to the sounds of live music & enjoy a glass of your favorite Cottonwood wine. For band listings visit www.cottonwoodcanyon.com Santa Maria, 5:30-8:30pm, 805-937-VINE # # OCTOBER 4 Autumn Arts Grapes & Grains Celebrate the local harvest and arts in Santa Maria with wine tasting, food, arts, crafts, chalkart expose, activities for the kids & great entertainment on two stages. 11am, 805-925-0951, Santa Maria

OCTOBER 24 Sea Fare 2008 OCTOBER 10-13 Enjoy wine from local wineries, seafood from local Vintners’ Visa restaurants and more. Four-day pass event to 12 participating wineries, 5:30-9pm, 805-595-7280, Avila Beach each of whom are pulling out all the stops just for Avila Beach Golf Resort Vintners’ Visa holders. $35, Santa Maria Valley ARROYO GRANDE www.sbcountywines.com ONGOING # # OCTOBER 11 Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Celebration of Harvest Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Local restaurants, food suppliers showcase their Arroyo Grande talents, live music, silent auction, wine tasting ONGOING SATURDAYS and more! Rancho Sisquoc Winery Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market 1-4pm, $65, 805-688-0881, Santa Maria Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts OCTOBER 11 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande 7th Annual A Cause 4 Paws www.arroyograndevillage.org Pledge Walk & Pet Fair ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Fun family day with dog walk & pet fair. Learn How to Make Ice Cream 9am-2pm, 805-260-2386, Pioneer Park Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream Santa Maria, www.sbcanimalcare.org where you help create new flavors. # # OCTOBER 11-12 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 Harvest Open House at www.docburnsteins.com Kenneth Volk Vineyards ONGOING Taste new and limited release wines, sample light Clark Center for Performing Arts hors d’oeuvres and enjoy live music. 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande 10am-5pm, 805-938-7896, Santa Maria www.clarkcenter.org www.volkwines.com • Oct 4: Defending the Caveman • Oct 9-12: Good Vibrations SANTA MARGARITA • Oct 17-18: Zombie Prom ONGOING • Oct 9-12: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Spring Flowers Nature Hike # # ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Guided hike with trained horticuluralist New Visions of the Central Coast-Art Show $15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required at Talley Vineyards Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita Featuring photo paintings by Paul McCloskey www.talleyvineyards.com, Arroyo Grande # # ONGOING FRIDAY’S Wine Down at Wood Winery Enjoy reserve wines & gourmet cheese 4-7pm, 805-489-9663, Arroyo Grande www.wildwoodwine.com [email protected]

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# # OCTOBER 17-19 Harvest Weekend at Pozo Valley Complimentary wine tasting poured by the winemaker himself. Enjoy fine wine paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres & more! 11am-5pm, 805-286-7172, Santa Margarita www.pozovalley.com

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS LOS OLIVOS ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks Free movie & snacks with discussion 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org ONGOING THURSDAYS Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15, Los Olivos 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com • Oct 23: Pinot Noir from Santa Maria ONGOING SATURDAYS Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Enjoy delicious organic tastings 10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600 www.globalgardensgifts.com ONGOING THURSDAYS Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm 805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com

OCTOBER 11 Roblar Winery Cooking School & Dinner Guest chef cooking classes including instruction, wine tasting & delicious dinner. Santa Ynez 5pm, $145, 805-686-2603, www.roblarwinery.com

ONGOING Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater Guided tours upon request 805-996-4946, Santa Barbara www.loberotheater.com

# # OCTOBER 11 Kenneth Volk Winemaker Dinner at the Santa Ynez Inn Enjoy a delicious five course gourmet dinner with fine wines from Kenneth Volk. 6-9pm, $125, 805-688-5588, Santa Ynez Santa Ynez Inn, [email protected]

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

OCTOBER 18 Roblar Winery Cooking School & Dinner Guest chef cooking classes including instruction, wine tasting & delicious dinner. Santa Ynez 5pm, $145, 805-686-2603, www.roblarwinery.com LOMPOC ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

# # OCTOBER 18 Fall Release Party at Stolpman Vineyards New fall Syrah release party with appetizers, tours SOLVANG & tastings. 2-4pm, $25, $20 wine club 805-688-0400, Stolpman Vineyard in Los Olivos ONGOING The Stolpman Tasting Room is located in Solvang. Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm www.stolpmanvineyards.com Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang OCTOBER 18 28th Annual Los Olivos - A Day in the Country ONGOING 100+ booths of art, crafts, food, music and fun line Solvang Farmers’ Market the streets of Los Olivos in addition to a parade, a Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm town breakfast & more. Los Olivos Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com 805-686-0053, www.losolivosca.com ONGOING FRIDAYS SANTA YNEZ Wine Tasting on the Patio ONGOING MONDAYS Live guitar music along with fine wines Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang Santa Barbara Darts Association www.royalscandinavianinn.com Enjoy BBQ and darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 ONGOING WEEKENDS Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise ONGOING Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake and Parks - Janeway Carriage House www.cachuma.com Exhibits from Chumash period through early ONGOING 20th century ranch days. 12-4pm, Santa Ynez Elverhoj Museum of History & Art 805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy SECOND THURSDAY 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org Wine Impressions at Artiste

Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory # # OCTOBER 11-12 evaluation & discussion by region. 7-9pm D'Alfonso-Curran’s 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez, www.artiste.com Celebration of Harvest Open House 12-4pm, Rancho La Viña, Buelton ONGOING Reservations req’d, limited space, 805-688-3494 Chumash Casino Concerts [email protected], www.triotastings.com 800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com • Oct 9: Pat Benatar SANTA BARBARA ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park www.cachuma.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House Live music and fine food 6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez www.thevineyardhouse.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry 10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier www.sbaacs.com ONGOING TUESDAYS Discussions & Coffee Tastings Get insider info on up & coming books, music and movies with coffee tasting too. Santa Barbara 805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music

ONGOING Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery Featuring Paul Brown 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez www.artiste.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting with the Winemakers 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com

OCTOBER 9 Winemaker Dinner at Los Olivos Café Featuring Rusack Wines. Five exquisite wines paired with a five-course gourmet meal. 805-688-7265, $125, Los Olivos www.losolivoswinemerchantcafé.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections each week, 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535 Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com

ONGOING Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara ONGOING Wine Dinners at Wine Cask 6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com • October 23: Jaffurs Wine Cellars 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 SATURDAYS Cachuma Lake Nature Walk 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, Cachuma Lake Nature Center 805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Junior Ranger Program Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment. 1-2pm 805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com Cachuma Lake Nature Center, Santa Barbara ONGOING Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to make works of art! Tues-Sat, 10am-2pm $6, 805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS First Thursday Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in downtown Santa Barbara www.santabarbaradowntown.com ONGOING Santa Barbara Museum of Art 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net • Ongoing through November 2: African Dinosaur - Interactive exhibit ONGOING Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket OCTOBER 5 Fox Festival Learn all about the Channel Island fox with craft-making booths, a discovery booths & more. 11am-4pm, 805-962-5339, Santa Barbara Zoo www.santabarbarazoo.org OCTOBER 11 Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival Santa Barbara’s historic working harbor & the Maritime Museum, boat rides, diver demonstrations, live entertainment, Maritime Museum tours, craft booth raffles and plenty of fresh seafood. The revolutionary war era tall ship ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ will make its stay during the entire month of October. The crew will provide tours and handson activities for the entire family. 10am-5pm, 805-564-5531, Santa Barbara

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KELSEY SEE CANYON Old World Tradition – Cutting Edge Wines by Mark Storer

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ee Canyon sits nearly smack dab in the center between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This lush and lazy canyon is divided by a ribbon of road and punctuated throughout with creeks and foliage. As the canyon winds toward the ocean, it opens slightly and veers off to the north and south where apple orchards and vineyards take advantage of the cool Pacific breezes and produce unparalleled fruit. It’s here that Dick and Dolores Kelsey along with their sons Keith and Richard planted their own roots. Kelsey See Canyon winery sits off of the See Canyon exit just south of San Luis Obispo to the west of the 101 freeway. It’s more likely that you’ll notice the apple orchards before you see the vineyards. They are there, though. Two acres of Chardonnay along with a small plot of Pinot Noir with which the Kelsey’s have created a unique niche in the world of winemaking. What started in 1999 as a kind of retirement hobby for Dick Kelsey has now blossomed into a thriving winery that produces around 3500 cases of wine a year and boasts a winemaker whose own experience is world renowned. Harold Osborne’s career is now nearly legend and includes a degree from

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California State University, Fresno, a year at UC Davis, nine years at Schramsberg, harvests and winemaking in France, Australia and even at Cloudy Bay Winery in New Zealand as well as winemaking with MaisonDeutz, now known as Laetitia Winery and Cambria Winery in Santa Maria. This renaissance winemaker settled in with the Kelsey family when he became convinced that the cool climate of the San Luis Obispo region would be ideal for Sauviwww.winecountrythisweek.com

gnon Blanc. “I bought Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Edna Valley in 2001-2002,” says Osborne. “It was pretty good fruit, but it didn’t have that fresh, lively, zesty New Zealand style. It’s just not in the grapes.” He wasn’t deterred. “I sort of got engulfed in Dick’s operation and never got out,” says Osborne. Kelsey was making wine himself, “but he called it Kelsey Vino Yucky,” laughs Osborne. “I sort of took the winemaker job, took the ‘yucky’ out, and here I am today.” Osborne’s dedication to creating fresh, crisp and flavorful wines shows in his experiments with the Kelsey’s orchards as well. The winery’s wine club members and those who come to the tasting room are enamored by the Apple Chardonnay and the Apple Merlot that Osborne tried on a fluke one day by blending 50 percent apple juice with 50 percent wine. “Dick’s son was making the juice and had some extra. I thought what would happen if we blended it and refermented.” The result is a Chardonnay with crisp apple flavor that still maintains its wine nuance and subtle flavors. “It’s hugely popular,” says Osborne. “It usually sells out, 95 percent of it or so, at the cellar door.” Cellar door is what the Australians call the tasting room. “It’s a better term,” he says. Some of it also goes to the Apple Farm

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS restaurant and hotel in San Luis Obispo. The Apple Merlot has, of course, a different character. “It doesn’t have the crispness that the Chardonnay has. It’s got more of a red apple crispness to it,” says Osborne. “It’s like a braeburn rather than a granny smith. The Merlot is a lot more structured than the Chardonnay and you still get those nice cherry flavors coming through, too.” While the Apple Chardonnay sees minimal to no oak, the Merlot sees only a little bit as well. It’s not just novelty wines at Kelsey, though. Osborne is busy creating a Central Coast cult wine in Kelsey See Canyon’s Estate Pinot Noir. The Kelsey’s grow a small block of Pinot on their property and last year, it yielded only two barrels. Out of that, 600 bottles were produced which will go mostly to wine club members. The Kelsey property borders the Salisbury Vineyards in See Canyon and Osborne works with John Salisbury frequently, purchasing fruit from the vineyard and consulting in their winemaking as well. Osborne is not content to let sleeping dogs lie, either. His craftsman style of winemaking bucks a lot of the old trends and he favors using less oak, even on the red wines that Kelsey See Canyon produces. “Pinot Noir is delicate, so why put it in oak for so long? We need to start re-thinking Pinot Noir. The French have to hide their meat in sauces – and we’re hiding our wines in oak,” he says. Kelsey See Canyon also produces their estate Chardonnay in a similar fashion and while Osborne is on hand to make sure fermentation goes according to plan, he’s not heavy handed in using oak in the wines. “We’re about the fruit and letting it express itself through the wine,” he says. In that same spirit, Osborne has created Kelsey’s Platinum Pinot Noir. “It’s essentially a white Pinot,” he says. “We get the fruit in early while it’s still cool and we press it immediately; no crushing or destemming, just pressing very gently. We get that juice off as fast as we can and there’s an absence of color – none really at all.” The Pinot Noir for the Platinum series comes from the Salisbury Vineyard. “We’ve been really happy with the fruit there.” Using methods he learned in France and at Schramsberg and Maison-Deutz for sparkling wine, the Platinum Pinot is handled using Methode Champenoise press cycle in order to get the juice as fresh as possible. “As soon as we start seeing color in the juice, we press it off and stop.” Kelsey See Canyon also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from vineyards in Paso Robles owned by Richard Kelsey, Dick and Dolores’s son. There’s also a beautiful Paso Robles Zinfandel. Rounding out the Kelsey collection with unique Ports, one made from Pinot Noir called Esprit de Pinot, and another made from Zinfandel, Osborne has helped Kelsey See Canyon create bold and new wines in using old world techniques. “The Esprit de Pinot is a pink Port and it’s pretty unusual,” he adds. Perhaps it’s the ocean influence or maybe the cooler temperatures, at times more than 40 degrees cooler than the Paso Robles wine region to the north. Whatever it is, Kelsey See Canyon has taken advantage of it. “Goût du Sel - The smell of the ocean salt in the air.”

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EOS ESTATE WINERY Operating on 100% Solar Power Located just off Highway 46 east (10 minutes from the 101), you can’t miss the Cyprus-tree-lined entryway leading you to the Eos Estate tasting room and winery. Here you can savor the complimentary tastings of award-winning wines in the expansive Eos tasting room – known as the “Mediterranean Marketplace.” Enjoy old-world ambiance while surveying the unique, carefully selected collection of gourmet foods and fine gifts. Beyond the tasting room there are lovely rose gardens, stately Italian architecture and lush picnic areas to explore. The tasting room and guided tours are a must when visiting the Central Coast. Not only is Eos’s focus been on making some of the region’s best wines, but also on sustainability! In January, Eos broke ground on a $3.8 million solar project. The project includes the installation of more than two acres of ground mounted tracking solar arrays that will provide all of the electrical power needs for the winery and tasting room and will make Eos the largest winery in California’s Central Coast to run completely on alternative energy. Additional roof mounted solar arrays

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provide all of the hot water needs. By the end of October, Eos will be running on 100% solar power. Solar tours are available upon request. The winery, named after the Goddess of the Dawn in Greek mythology, features an impressive wine portfolio lead by Director of Winemaking Nathan Carlson. Nathan grew up in rural Minnesota and cites this philosophy as a reason for coming to Eos Estate Winery. “Eos has taken a bold step to become the first large winery in Paso Robles to commit to using only solar power. This fits nicely with my personal commitment. Sustainable agriculture is a key reason that I www.winecountrythisweek.com

am involved in the wine industry.” With over 10 years of winemaking experience, Nathan comes with a history, which includes being a key member of the winemaking teams at several vineyards throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties as well as in the Dundee Hills of Oregon. Nathan will spearhead the development of future releases from Eos’s own estate holdings in Paso Robles. He is a master of the region’s climate and weather patterns. As Nathan puts it, “Eos has established a wonderful foundation in its 20-year history. I am ready to take it to the next level to help Eos produce the most sought-after wines on the Central Coast.” Nathan loves the “laidback” atmosphere of Paso Robles, which he refers to as the “idealized wine country.” The Eos brands have been named “The Best Petite Sirah” and “The Best Zinfandel” in California, and “One of the Top 100 Wines in the World” by The Wine Enthusiast. The tasting room is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website at www.eosvintage.com or call 1-800-249-9463 for information.

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Minassian-Young Welcomes Harvest & Celebrates its Newly Remodeled Tasting Room In 2004, Minassian-Young Vineyards opened its doors to the public and now, four years later, the winery has a new look. The focus of the renovation is to allow guests to fully appreciate the beautiful settings, sense of place and inner workings of the winery. On the south side of the tasting room, three double French doors overlook estate vines and the walnut orchard surrounded by the Santa Lucia Mountains. Framing the tasting room is a new pergola and patio. A seven-foot window on the north side gives guests a glimpse of the working cellar. Keeping sustainability in mind, this remodel was completed with minimal impact by recycling all lumber, doors and windowpanes to Recyclers and Architectural Salvage (Paso Robles, CA). In addition, solar tubes, energy efficient appliances, tankless water heaters and water-efficient toilettes have been installed. In the near future, solar panels will help offset its energy usage. Completion of the remodel is planned for early October. To celebrate and welcome harvest season, they will be pouring their latest fall releases and, Paso’s favorite artisan bread maker, Chef Ciro Pascuito will delight guests with rustic Italian dishes prepared in the wood-fired oven and grill at Minassian-Young. The celebration will take place Saturday, October 11th, from 4:30 p.m. until sunset. Please RSVP at www.minassianyoung.com/store.php. Event is limited to 60 guests. For information, contact Sophia Stephens at (805) 238-7571, send an email to [email protected] or visit the website at www.minassianyoung.com.

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New Paso Robles Wine Tasting Event Embraces the Up-and-Coming Wine Connoisseur Tickets Now on Sale for CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience – October 24 Paso Robles comes to San Luis Obispo this October for a wine tasting that is sure to satisfy all your cravings! The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance announced that tickets for CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience are now on sale. Research shows that the “millennial” generation (21 – 29) has a high interest in the appreciation of wine through tasting and education. CRAVE is a new spin on wine tasting that blends tradition with a hip tasting experience. CRAVE takes place on Friday, October 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in San Luis Obispo (801 Grand Avenue). Nine different Paso wine varietal bars will be featured and paired with the finest fare of San Luis Obispo County. More than 55 Paso Robles wineries will showcase a single wine from their portfolio. The CRAVE experience is perfectly complemented by D.J. Flight, a frequent D.J. of Native Restaurant & Lounge, in a relaxed atmosphere. CRAVE attendees are encouraged to immerse themselves in the experience and learn all there is to know about the different varietals presented. Vari-

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etal descriptors are readily available www.cravepaso.com and will be featured at the event. There are approximately 70 million millennials, and according to the Wine Market Council Millennial Survey, 75% of this generation chooses wine as their choice beverage on a first date. “Wine consumption among this age group is on the rise, and the Alliance recognizes a need to focus marketing programs on this group of wine drinkers,” said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “CRAVE targets the next generation of wine consumers, educates in a fun way and positions Paso Robles as the choice wine region.” Thanks to the Wine Wrangler, safe rides will be offered at various times throughout the night. Three drop-off spots include the Cal Poly Student Union, Laguna Shopping Center and Downtown SLO. Responsible tasting is also an important element of CRAVE. Practice of the Four S’s of responsible tasting – swirl, smell, sip, spit – is a valuable way for wine enthusiasts to experience and understand each wine from first to last taste. This practice will be encouraged and is essential to make

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the most of this Paso Robles Wine Experience. Tickets are $40 presale and $50 at the door, and include an evening of unlimited tasting, food pairings, as well as a commemorative glass made by Reidel. Tickets may be purchased online at www.cravepaso.com or at 1-800-549-WINE (9463). Photo identification verifying age will be required at time of entry. Tickets are limited, and advance purchase is highly recommended. Free parking will be available at the Veterans Hall Parking lot. For a complete list of wineries participating, to purchase your ticket, or for more information about CRAVE, go to www.cravepaso.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 200 wineries. For more information, visit the website at www.pasowine.com.

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o worries about the weak dollar if you want to travel to France or Italy and do some wine tasting this year. You can have all of the ambience of a Mediterranean villa in Paso Robles at Villa Valdemosa, a 10-acre estate with a luxurious bed and breakfast inn – just 10 minutes east of downtown Paso, and yet a world away. Vineyards are under development on the property for a boutique winery planned for construction next year. Perched on a hilltop, the inn offers “forever” views of surrounding vineyards, olive groves and lavender. A range of wellappointed suites — called “Bordeaux,” “Petite Syrah” and “Syrah” – are available at prices that undercut the rates of area hotels that have much less to offer. For as little as $165 per night (stay mid-

week for two nights and save an additional $50), travelers can relax in a spacious room with private bath and patio, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and spa, while enjoying a sunset view and wine tasting. Owner Tom Roebuck is himself a winemaker and you might even talk him into serving up his private reserves, such as the 2003 Mystral, a gold-medal-winning red blend. While you won’t see a television screen in the 5,000-square-foot villa, you will be soothed by the strains of Mozart from an

extensive stereo network. You might even be treated to some live grand piano or guitar music, courtesy of local musicians who occasionally drop by. Near-term plans include hosting house concerts and cinema and wine under the stars. In the mornings, guests who stay in the 400-square-foot Bordeaux suite, which offers a soaking tub and a walk-in waterfall shower for only $235 a night, may step into the loggia, where a real fireplace takes the chill off the morning air. There, they may join other early risers for gourmet coffee, teas and fresh pastries, muffins or scones to tide them over till breakfast is served at 9:30, typically a soufflé or perhaps individual mushroom omelets and apple chicken sausage prepared by Tom, a seasoned European traveler who has lived in France. “I love the Mediterranean culture, espeSee Villa Valdemosa, page 28

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PEACHY CANYON WINERY Celebrating their 20th Anniversary This harvest marks the 20th anniversary of Peachy Canyon Winery. To celebrate, they are inviting everyone to their Bethel Road Tasting Room October 11th through the 19th for a week of festivities including complimentary wine and cheese pairings, 20% off all purchases, raffle prizes, library tastings and much more. The grand finale of their week-long celebration is the Harvest Party where live music by the Lee Riders, rustic harvest fair and pumpkin carving contest will propel them into their next 20 years as a leading Paso Robles Winery. The Peachy Canyon tasting room sits in the quaint Bethel School House that dates back to the 1800s. While visiting, you will find an array of boutique gifts and gourmet food selections as well as up to 20 different wines to sample on any given day. The picturesque grounds are perfect to enjoy a picnic amongst the vineyards or a relaxing glass of wine. If you are interested in attending the 20th Anniversary Harvest Party, call (805) 239-1918 for tickets or visit www.peachycanyon.com for more information. Doug and Nancy Beckett, owners of Peachy Canyon Winery since 1988, and their two sons have become specialists in Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The Becketts have worked hard to establish Paso Robles as one of the world’s premier winegrape growing regions and continue to do so. Over the years, the Peachy Canyon team has seen their success through ratings and accolades, such as being ranked one of

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America’s top 100 brands in Wine Spectator and one of Wine Enthusiasts hottest small brands in 2005. Today, the Becketts’ brand is distributed in 49 states and select international destinations. The winery is run by Doug Beckett who oversees all daily operations with his two sons. The youngest, Jake, is the National Sales Director and Josh, the oldest, is the Head Winemaker. The family believes that great winemaking begins in their four estate vineyards; Mustang Springs, Old School House, Snow, and Mustard Creek (all located on the highly acclaimed west side of the Paso Robles appellation). The Beckett Family labors year round to ensure the highest quality fruit from their nearly 100 acres of Estate winegrapes are expressed and enjoyed in every bottle of wine they produce. The schoolhouse’s grounds are quiet and beautiful rolling hills dotted by the majestic oaks that give Paso Robles its name. Picnic grounds and a gazebo punctuate the acres and acres of vineyards and patrons can sit and sip gold medal wines, enjoy a bite to eat and stroll the ground escorted by Peaches and Herbie, the tasting room cats. Schoolhouse vineyard is directly to the east of the tasting room and the cool afternoon breezes that roll up the canyon create the perfect winery atmosphere. The Peachy Canyon tasting room is located at 1480 N. Bethel Road in Templeton. They’re open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except major holidays.

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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS GARDEN BISTRO HOPPE’S & W I N E S H O P by Charles Neave

You have to wonder what Old Timers would say when they saw the word “The Way Station” emblazoned on the outside of this handsome restored building in the middle of Cayucos just across from the ocean. And then went inside and were confronted by one of best wine (and wines by the glass) lists around. The food is also a long way above anything you might have found in this charming seaside town at the turn-of-thecentury. These are all some of the reasons that if you mention to people along the coast and inland (at least those who know enough to appreciate and search out a fine bottle of wine and first rate food) that you are headed to Cayucos, the first words out of their mouth are likely to be “Hoppe’s Garden Bistro.” The menu chef and owner Wilhelm (‘Bill’) Hoppe has put together is

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inspired by the seasons and complimented by that exceptional wine list (with wines also available for retail sale). He features organic meat and produce from the farmers markets in the area and uses local lobster and shellfish, including abalone direct from the famous Abalone Farm. Then add to that the wild game and venison and a selection of both vegetarian and vegan items and put the whole delightful and delicious mix in a historic building just a short walk from the beach. Mix in gardens that are nothing less than a delight – and often a surprise – and toss in a good helping of their friendly, helpful and enthusiastic staff, and the result is Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop. Hoppe’s is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday thru Sunday (with a seated multi-course Sunday Brunch); dinner on those days is served beginning at 5 p.m. They are located at 78 North Ocean Avenue in Cayucos. You can reach them for reservations or more information at (805) 995-1006, and they are on the web at www.hoppesbistro.com.

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

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

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NOVO RESTAURANT

Located in the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria, the Vintner’s Grill offers a magnificent Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch features a deluxe seafood station, chef carved roasts, omelet bar, hot entrées, decadent desserts and more!

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

3455 Skyway Drive • Santa Maria (805) 928-8000 • Radisson.com/santamariaca

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CAMBRIA ROBIN'S RESTAURANT

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

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

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WARM ALMOND-CRUSTED MANCHEGO CHEESE WITH HOT GARLIC VINAIGRETTE AND SLIVERED ALMONDS by Ashleigh Hutchinson of The Gardens Kitchen

Vihuela Winery Celebrates the Release of Incendio Wine & CD The event of the year is almost here. The Vihuela and Incendio joint release party will be hosted by the City of Paso Robles at Centennial Park. The limited-edition Incendio Wine and Vihuela CD pre-release party will be held on October 12th from 3 to 7 p.m. In order to accommodate a large audience the City of Paso Robles has offered to host the event at Centennial Park. The party will open with wine tasting and paella before the concert begins. Then Incendio will take the stage to play some favorites and of course the title track “Vihuela” from the new release. Afterward, you’ll have a chance to meet the artists and get your wine bottles and CDs signed. Local artist Marni Mutrux and a chocolatier are also participating to top things off. Tickets are $20, but if you want to preorder the Wine/CD package for $50 a ticket is included! You can can order the package and/or tickets by calling (805) 8354304 or by email to [email protected]. This is a limited-edition wine with only 200 cases produced. Great wine, like the best music, is dependent on the fusion of prearranged and random events. The vintner, the grapes, the weather, the soil, the sun – some factors can be controlled, while others do not manifest until the end of the process. Like jazz improvisation, the end result is a delicate balance of time-honored practice and split-second intuition. Vihuela Winery has preserved the essence of the alchemical art of winemaking with their “Incendio” blend, inspired by their association with international recording artists Incendio, who are friends of the winery and have performed there often. Pour yourself a glass, put on the special Vihuela-released trio CD, and travel around the world with Incendio. Vihuela Winery is located at 1307 Park Street in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Wednesday thrugh Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m..Visit the website at www.vihuelawinery.com

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• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 1 large egg • 1 tablespoon water • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons ground almonds • 1 (8-ounce) slice manchego cheese, about 1-inch thick • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Hot Garlic Vinaigrette, recipe follows • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with egg and 1 tablespoon of water and seasoned with salt and pepper, and one with the bread crumbs and ground almonds. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cut cheese into two equal pieces. Dredge the cheese first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs. Place the cheese in a small cazuela, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is soft. Immediately drizzle with the Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and sprinkle with slivered almonds and parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread. Hot Garlic Vinaigrette: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons aged Sherry vinegar • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat oil over low heat in small saute pan. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

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Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour Set for October 17-19 It’s 6 a.m. in Paso Robles Wine Country. The air is crisp and cool. Sound carries easily across the vineyards in the early hours, resonating the harmonics of harvest. Boots crunch in the rocky soil, cluster stems snap under knife, there’s a gentle pattering of grapes as they tumble into an open hopper, and the baritone baseline of engines rumble in the background. These are the sights and sounds classic to Wine Country during the annual harvest, an experience lived every autumn by those in the wine community. Come savor the sight, sound, smell and taste of harvest this month in Paso Robles

Wine Country. The region comes alive with the birth of the next vintage and an abundance of opportunities to soak in the experience await you. Like grapes on the vine, the memories of the 2008 harvest are ripe for the picking. All that is needed is you.

Harvest Wine Weekend, October 17–19 Bring your Wine Country experience to life when wineries open their doors to offer a cornucopia of activities unique to Wine Country. Harvest is the season when wineries bring to the forefront those rarely seen vineyard and crush activities for wine enthusiasts to appreciate. See and learn vineyard prac-

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tices in motion, take part in a blending seminar, or jump feet first into a two ton grape stomp. Go to www.pasowine.com for a complete list of participating wineries and their activities.

Be A Part of the Harvest Wine Weekend Bring your camera and share your experience. Harvest images of yourself, friends and family enjoying the many events of Harvest Wine Weekend. Send them to the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance for posting on www.pasowine.com. Three lucky entrants will win tickets to the annual 2009 Paso Robles Wine Festival in May.

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SCULPTERRA WINERY by Dave Wilcox ith its spectacular sculpture gardens featuring larger-than-life bronze and granite works that include a prancing horse and a prowling feline, the Sculpterra Winery Tasting Room quickly grabbed attention in the Paso Robles wine region. Now about to celebrate its first anniversary in October, Sculpterra – like an intriguing wine – continues to develop character over time. “We wanted to bring something new to the area by combining outdoor art and the vineyard,” said Paul Frankel, the assistant winemaker and son of owner Dr. Warren Frankel. Although the winery is only a year old, the Frankel family has owned the gorgeous 90-acre ranch in the Linne Valley east of Paso Robles for nearly 30 years. A pistachio orchard was planted before the vineyards, and bowls of the estate-grown nuts are on the tasting room’s attractive stained concrete bar. The warmly-decorated tasting room, featuring a number of miniature sculptures that are each for sale, was once a welding shop itself. African mahogany double doors

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provide access to the barrel room, while there is plenty of wood and stone throughout the room. Large windows provide glimpses of an outdoor picnic area, which includes a 10-ton granite sculpture of a stalking cat. Martha Clyde, the gracious tasting room manager who also oversees the winery’s wholesale operations, said the unique venue provides a number of opportunities. “We’re still inventing ourselves,” said Clyde. “There are just so many possibilities.” The winery recently hosted an intimate evening in which guests were treated to soloists serenading each of the gently-illuminated sculptures with different instruments. “It was magical,” said Clyde. “At night, this venue just completely changes character.” While the sculpture gardens are worthy of a visit by themselves, Sculpterra’s wines are also turning heads. Cabernet Sauvignon is its flagship varietal, said the younger Frankel, with both the 2005 and 2006 vintages capturing gold medals. Besides the Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate vineyards include plantings of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah and Viognier. Winemaker Shannon O’Neill has also www.winecountrythisweek.com

crafted a pair of award-winning red blends, “Statuesque” and “Maquette,” a French word which translated means “little statue.” The Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is at 5125 Linne Road just east of Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter. Traveling north on Highway 101, take the Spring St. exit and turn right on Niblick Road. Continue on Niblick (it becomes Sherwood Road) until it turns right onto Fontana Road. Then make a left onto Linne Road and follow it for two miles. Sculpterra will be on the right. Traveling south on Highway 101, take the 16th Street exit and turn left onto Riverside Ave. Take the next left on 13th St., which will turn into Creston Road Take a left onto Sherwood Road at the intersection of Niblick and Creston roads, travel straight until turning right at Fontana Road. Turn left onto Linne Road and continue for two miles before seeing the winery sign on the right. More information is available by calling 1-888-302-8881, or visit the winery’s website at www.sculpterra.com.

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Get Back in the Spirit of Harvest at Castoro Cellars Harvest Hoedown and Chili Extravaganza, October 18 The Harvest Festival is right around the corner. Come to Castoro Cellars for a stompin’ good time as they celebrate what harvest is all about! On Saturday, October 18, there will be live country music by Pure Heart, line dancing lessons by the Cal Poly Country Line Dancing Club, chili and cornbread – by Phoenix Fine Catering, Cahoots Catering and Paso Robles Meat and Sausage – served in take-home Castoro logo chili mugs! Alongside grilled corn on the cob, are smores over an open fire and “Dam Fine Wine.” Price of admission includes food, free Castoro mug, special wine discounts and two glasses of wine for only $40 per person, $30 for wine club members! Other festivities throughout the weekend include select library, barrel and special

release wine available all weekend long. Wright Choice BBQ will fire up the grill and LeMoine Crêperie will be creating sweet and savory crêpes all weekend for purchase. Enjoy live music by Dorian Michael and Kenny Edwards on Saturday between noon and 4 p.m. and Dorian Michael from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Stroll the art gallery with an Art Show featuring Paso Robles Art Association. Special wine discounts all weekend long. Castoro Cellars is celebrating its 25th wine making anniversary this year and the release of their proprietary anniversary blend. Dubbed Venti Cinque Anni, Italian for 25 years, the blend includes Castoro’s Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and their famous Zinfandel as well as some others. With a focus on sustainable practices and

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farming vineyards with a minimum of synthetic products, Castoro has become one of the “old school” wineries that has consistently focused on hand-crafted quality wines. Winemaker Tom Myers, along with owners Niels and Bimmer Udsen, already have 100 acres of Castoro vineyards certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmer’s Association and Castoro is dedicated to continuing their work. Tasting wine at Castoro Cellars’ tasting room, located in the heart of the Paso Robles wine appellation at 1315 North Bethel Road in Templeton, just off Highway 46 West, is free for three samples of wine, $3 for seven samples (which is waived if wine is purchased) and $5 for seven samples and a logo wineglass. Call toll-free, 1-888-DAM-FINE, for more information.

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Pioneer Day is Still Going Strong in Paso Robles History is always in style in Paso Robles and nowhere is that more apparent than at the annual Pioneer Day celebration taking place Saturday, October 11, in downtown Paso Robles. What originally started 78 years ago as a way to thank World Famous Barbary Coast Girls farmers and ranchers for all of their hard work on behalf of the community has actually changed very little over the years. The original motto “Leave Your Pocketbook at Home” is still in place. The parade is still filled with farming equipment, horses and children and locals still line Spring Street for the parade and flock to the park for the free Bean Feed afterward. There will be some new faces in this year’s parade. Local Olympic Silver Medalist Gina Miles will be in the parade, no word on if she’ll be riding McKinlaugh. Kids’ Costume and Pets Contest Gymkhana entries are way up

this year, so that event at the Paso Robles Event Center after the parade promises to be an exciting competition. And tractors have to be built in the 1940s or earlier to qualify (unless they’re pulling a float, of course). For more information, go to www.pasoroblespioneerday.org.

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Beans cooked in the park

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Antique/Classic Cars judging Heritage Oaks Bank, 545 12th St

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Children’s Pet Show, City Park Gazebo

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Little Cowboy/Little Cowgirl Contest, City Park Gazebo

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Gymkhana, Paso Robles Event Center

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Parade Trophy Presentation, City Park Fountain

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Horseshoe Pitching Contest, City Park

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Old Gas Engine Show, Pioneer Park

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

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Orchid Hill

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

Bear Cave Cellars

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

Ortman Family Vineyards

1227 Park Street, Suite B, Paso Robles 805-238-4329 www.bearcavecellars.com Hand-crafted Paso Robles red wines. Come on by when you see the Bear Flag fly or give us a call and we will open.

1317 Park Street, Paso Robles Daily 12-6pm, Friday & Saturday until 7pm 805.237.9009 | www.OrtmanVineyards.com Come experience the acclaimed "Ortman style" and taste what two generations have perfected at the Ortman family’s new tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sangiovese.

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Pianetta Winery

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles

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

(in the historic train depot)

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

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

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Vihuela

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

1220 Park Street, Paso Robles Open Thursday-Monday 11-6 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines specializes in small lots of handmade American Rhône-Style wines from some of the finest vineyards in Paso Robles. Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah, Grenache and Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in the Historic Clock Tower Building in the heart of Paso Robles.

Vihuela (vee-way-la) is a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spanish guitar and a taste for new world, artisan wine. Each wine is crafted to express an elegant balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you!

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Come, If You Dare, to the Haunted Caves at Eberle Winery! PROCEEDS BENEFIT D.R.E.A.M. FOR KIDS FOUNDATION OF SLO COUNTY Come if you dare and venture through Eberle Winery’s Haunted Caves! Decorated and lit by a team of professionals, the 16,000 square feet of underground caves turn into one of the spookiest tickets in town. Brave souls 10 and older are recommended for this Halloween fun, but there will be plenty of games for the little ones above ground as well. The Haunted Caves will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 25th and 26th. A $5 donation goes directly to the D.R.E.A.M. for Kids Foundation, which works on behalf of the foster youth of San Luis Obispo County by offering programs and support. (Parents, the Tasting Room will be open for complimentary wine tasting as well! Just ask for the Ca-BOO-nay!)

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Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles, just 3.5 miles east of Highway 101. For more information, call (805) 238-9607. Visit the Eberle website at

www.eberlewinery.com. For more information on the D.R.E.A.M. for Kids Foundation, visit their website at www.dreamforkids.com.

Harvest Festival Winemaker Dinner in the Eberle Wine Caves Eberle Winery continues its one-of-a-kind Guest Chef Dinner Series with Chef Craig von Foerster of Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur on October 17. Enjoy world-class cuisine and worldclass wine as they celebrate the harvest of 2008. All Eberle Winemaker Dinners are held at the Eberle Wild Boar Room in the Eberle caves. Dinner is $150 per person or $120 for Cellar Club members. For information or reservations, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or email [email protected]. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Visit www.EberleWinery.com. The Post Ranch Inn is a stellar resort perched high above the California coast in Big Sur. The Zagat Survey ranked its award-winning restaurant Sierra Mar, headed by Chef Craig von Foerster, as the best hotel restaurant in the state in 2006. Fusing East and West style cuisine, Sierra Mar showcases everything spectacular about California. Chef von Foerster has recently earned acclaim on NBC’s “Today Show” and in Sunset Magazine.

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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.

cially France. When the French find out you are a winemaker, they really open up to you,” says Tom, who is a member of the local French Club in Paso Robles, where he has the chance to practice speaking the language and meet others interested in food, wine and French culture. Villa Valdemosa is a favorite spot for honeymooners who have wed at nearby Stillwater Winery, or at other “back roads” wineries. A special Champagne brunch is served to the newlyweds. The villa also hosts catered private parties and events for up to 50 people. A cancer survivor, Tom likes to host charity benefits, too. Two new suites under construction will be completed soon. The “Provence” and the “St. Emillion,” decorated with the vibrant color schemes of their namesake Old World regions, will offer king-size sleigh beds, private baths, Jacuzzi tubs and private patios with sunset views. These 400-square-foot suites go for $250 per night. Like the original rooms, the new suites will each include a flat-panel DVD system and free access to a selection of more than 500 movies. To finance the expansion, Tom is creating an opportunity for private individuals to invest $5000-$10,000 for an above-market return (6%) for up to two years. “There will also be B&B and winery benefits – fun things like special dinners, exclusive winery and B&B packages,” he explained. “It will be a lot of fun for those involved. I am calling it the Founders Club.” Tom’s vineyard is staked and the vines will soon go in – not the typical Cab and Chardonnay but Rhône varieties such as Mourvedre, Viognier and two or three clones of Grenache, as well as a Bordeaux known as Alicante Bouchet, since Tom’s specialty is unique blends. Tom believes the location of the villa in the heart of the Paso wine country is ideal. “We’re jut 10 minutes from the restaurants, shops and tasting rooms in Paso Robles, and only 45 minutes or so from Cambria, the Hearst Castle and San Simeon. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary visits to the Kennedy Fitness Center in Paso,” he explained. “After a day of wine tasting and seeing the local sights – perhaps picking up gems on Moonstone Beach and viewing the antics of the elephant seals at San Simeon – you can come back here, relax out on the terrace under the stars and be transported half way around the world to Tuscany or Provence,” he said. To make reservations, call (805) 237-237 or (408) 202-1146 or visit the Villa Valdemosa Web site at www.valedemosa.net. The B&B Inn is located at 2552 Old Grove Lane, off Creston Road about six miles east of downtown Paso Robles. Pets are welcome.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Tolosa Blends Fine Wine, Fine Art to Benefit Local Schools

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will go directly to the classroom, allowing students to participate in programs that they may not normally be able to receive,” Maria Slavin, TEACh Foundation President, said. “Our mission statement is, a quality education is a lifetime gift. We hope the endowment will continue to grow even after we are all long gone,” commented Ms.Slavin. Ticket price is $100 per person, all inclusive and may be purchased at Tolosa Winery or at www.tolosawinery.com. Tolosa Winery is located at 4910 Edna Road in San Luis Obispo. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Tami Carija or Katie Noonan for any questions (805) 782-0300.

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to mingle with the artists and bid on the individual art barrels. The elegant evening will be catered by the incomparable Maegen Loring and paired with Tolosas fine wines. TEACh* Foundation (The Endowment for the Advancement of Children) was chosen as the beneficiary for the evening’s proceeds. The timing for this funding for local schools couldn’t be more fortuitous with the recent state wide budget cuts. The TEACh* Foundation goal is to build a permanent endowment that will directly be distributed to the San Luis Coastal Unified School District – the funds support all schools grades K-12 in San Luis Coastal Unified. “The money raised

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Tolosa Winery has commissioned six local artists to participate in their inaugural fund raiser event, Barrels R Art. “Our mission is to provide a platform for local artists to apply their talent and showcase their creative synergies to another great art form: the creation of wine,” said Bob Schiebelhut principal at Tolosa. Each artist was given a 60 gallon barrel to transform into their unique work of art. Each barrel will be a one of a kind original. The barrels will be on display in the Tolosa Tasting Room through November. There will be a gala dinner auction held at the winery on November 7th, with legendary auctioneer Gil Stork as Master of Ceremonies. Guests will have a chance

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SANTA MARIA WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Santa Maria Celebrates Arts and Grape Harvest

prises, and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. For additional ticket information, you may also call Kiwanis at (805) 9371112 or (805) 878-5662, or at www.santamariakiwanis.org.

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Harvest Winemaker Dinner with Kenneth Volk Come celebrate harvest with fine wines from Kenneth Volk Vineyards at the Santa Ynez Inn on October 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a five-course gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Heather Henry and meet the winemaker while tasting some of the best wines in Santa Barbara County. To make your reservation, call (805) 688-5588 or email [email protected]. You may also place reservations in person at the Santa Ynez Inn. Tickets are $125 all inclusive. Seating is limited. Ken Volk’s wines are a passion. They are certainly that for him, and they tend to be for his regular customers, too. He puts a great deal of passion into making them and the result is unique, fruit-forward wines with extraordinary flavors that really show off their varietal and the vineyard in which they were grown. Volk’s far-reaching influence has earned the accolades constantly paid to him by several generations of winemakers now working on the Central Coast. As a winemaker, Volk’s passion has always been the vineyard itself and his background in fruit science and the desire to grow better, more tasteful, less synthesized fruit is what has driven him. It’s probably the thing that led him here for this area has some of the great vineyards from which he has always purchased grapes.

Known all over California as a founder of Central Coast wines, it was his Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards in Paso Robles that produced not only a long-lasting reputation for him, but also a veritable training ground for Central Coast winemakers. Kenneth Volk Vineyards, then, is a realization and the ultimate fruition for a man who is as passionate about fruit as he is about the wine he makes from it. Kenneth Volk Vineyards Tasting Room is located at 5230 Tepusquet Road in Santa Maria, open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (805) 938-7896 or go to www.volkwines.com.

Santa Ynez Inn The Santa Ynez Inn has recently unveiled six new luxury accommodations for a total of 20 rooms and suites. The Four Diamond Victorian-style inn boasts several interior and exterior meeting sites for Wine Country weddings and events. The public is welcome to tour the facilities with or without attending this fund raiser. The Santa Ynez Inn is located at 3627 Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez. For more information, call the inn at (805) 688-5588 or send an email to [email protected]

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Vintners Take a Break from ‘Crush’ to Celebrate Harvest They’re up before dawn, snipping the first clusters of the day’s pick off the vines by the headlights of the tractors. The hum of de-stemmers and wine presses join with the chatter and laughter in the cellar as the first wines of the 2008 vintage are crushed, stomped, punched down and pressed off. Aromas of fermenting wine and new barrels are ever present as wine hoses snake through the winery, “cellar rats” move barrels here and there, lab analysis is carefully done and the day’s work begins to end. Cleaning and sanitation of equipment is finally completed as the sun is setting on the day. Next day, repeat! The 2008 Harvest started mid-August in Santa Barbara County, and after eight weeks of exhilarating, exciting and yet exhausting work, winemakers and growers are ready to take a break for a day and celebrate the joys of harvest. They will join with their chef compatriots in Wine Country cuisine, specialty food purveyors and local bands for an afternoon of great wines, superb foods, live and lively music and companionship with friends old and new. The annual Celebration of Harvest festival will once again be held on the beautiful grounds of the Rancho Sisquoc Winery, located on the

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outskirts of Santa Maria, on October 11th, from 1 to 4 p.m. The 100+ members of the Vintners’ Association will all be there, pouring their most current wines, and they will be joined by over two dozen local chefs, caterers and specialty food purveyors to showcase the bounty of this unique agricultural paradise. Vintners’ have also donated a plethora of large format bottle wines, special dinners at their wineries and gift-boxed verticals for a Silent Auction, which will benefit local charities. And to make the day even more festive, local bands will get guests up off their lawn blankets and kicking up their heels on Rancho Sisquoc’s grassy slopes! Celebration of Harvest, however, is more than just the festival itself! Visitors can purchase a “Vintners’ Visa” – a four day passport for tastings and special offers at more than thirty participating wineries – to take a leisurely stroll through the wine trails of the area, and many wineries are planning special events over the weekend. For complete details and tickets, visit the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association website at www.SBCountyWines.com, or call the Association office at (805) 688-0881.

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Seventh Annual Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival When it comes to fresh seafood, you can't get it any fresher than right off the boat. On Saturday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival lures seafood lovers of all ages to Santa Barbara's thriving Harbor for one of the community's most flavorful events showcasing a plethora of delectable regional seafood specialties. Proceeds from the festival support the Page Youth Center. Returning festival favorites include cooking demonstrations,

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Climb aboard a really tall ship at the Harbor & Seafood Festival! Hosted by the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, the revolutionary war era tall ship Spirit of Dana Point will make its stay during the entire month of October. The crew will provide tours and hands-on activities for the entire family. For more tall ship activities visit the website at: www.sbmm.org.

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## Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432

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

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

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

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

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## Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-6 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

## Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5

## Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Morovino – Avila Beach 550 1st St; 805-627-1443

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

## Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X Jorian Hill – Solvang 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490

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

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

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

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

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Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc 805-686-0850

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Vigna Ladonna – Solvang 1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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