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ON THE COVER J. Paul Rosilez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PASO ROBLES ★ ★ ONGOING Events at 15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm Nov 10: Grand Opening Nov 16: Thanksgiving Pairings Dec 7: Holiday Bubbles Dec 14: Gift Wrapping Event ONGOING Estrella Warbird Museum Fascinating collection of military aircrafts 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles www.ewarbirds.org ★ ★ ONGOING SATURDAYS Wine Class at Eberle Winery One-on-one half hour wine seminar $15, 10-11:30am, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar Local winemaker featured each week. 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles www.vinotecawinebar.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Templeton Farmers’ Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton ONGOING SATURDAYS Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Country farm arts and crafts market 8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles ★ ★ ONGOING Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • Nov: Juried Art Show - Mixed Media • Dec: Art Show - Oils NOVEMBER 2 An Afternoon at Meridian Vineyards Try freshly baked treats paired with fine wines 12pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles www.meridianvineyards.com ★ ★ NOVEMBER 3 Eberle Winemaker Dinner Gourmet dinner in the Caves featuring Bart Hosmer of Parcel 104 $110, 6pm, 805-239-9607, Paso Robles www.eberlewinery.com NOVEMBER 3 Holiday Trunk Show at Robert Hall Winery Preview new merchandise & local vendors 10am-5pm, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com NOVEMBER 3 Western Art Show Annual show of saddle makers, artists & Dutch-oven cook-offs and more! $4, 10am-5pm, 805-239-4556 Mid State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles ★ NOVEMBER 9 ★ Cuban with Chef Charlie Spice it up with Cuban cuisine! 6pm, $120pp, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles www.casswines.com NOVEMBER 10-11 Antiques & Appraisal Faire Find out what your antiques are worth 10am-6pm, 805-227-6919, Paso Robles Mid-State Fairgrounds

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★ ★ NOVEMBER 9 The French Connection at Windward Vineyard Club member event to celebrate another successful harvest with fine wines & pairings 11am-5pm, $30, 805-239-2565, Paso Robles www.pasowine.com/events ★ NOVEMBER 10 ★ Indoor Winter Concert at Castoro Cellars Mark Atkinson Trio 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com NOVEMBER 10-11 Old Country Christmas Arts & Crafts Candles, ornaments, craft demonstrations & more! 10am-4pm, 805-461-3727, Templeton ★ NOVEMBER 16 ★ Adelaida Cellars Annual Beaujolais Celebration Sip delicious wine & enjoy French cuisine $30, free to club members, 6pm, 800-676-1232 Paso Robles, www.adelaida.com ★ NOVEMBER 17 ★ Elegant Evening Downtown Enjoy trolley rides, music & hors d’oeuvres 5-8pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org ★ NOVEMBER 17 ★ Indoor Winter Concert at Castoro Cellars Cathrin Shorr Band $20, 7:30pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com ARROYO GRANDE ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Learn How to Make Ice Cream Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com NOVEMBER 17-18 Central Coast Quilt Show Displays, raffles and more! $5, 10am-5pm, 805-489-1559, Arroyo Grande CAYUCOS NOVEMBER 3 16th Annual Cayucos Car Show BBQ, great cars, music and more! 12-2pm, 805-995-3809, Vets Hall, Cayucos www.sanluisobispocounty.com ★ NOVEMBER 9 ★ 3rd Annual Cayucos By-the-Sea Wine & Food Festival Twelve participating wineries, including Bianchi, Cayucos Cellars, Castoro, Eagle Castle, Martin & Weyrich, Robert Hall, Tablas Creek, Wild Horse $6, 4-8pm, 805-995-1200, Cayucos SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER Hearst Castle Evening Tour & Christmas Tour Docents in period dress add life to the surroundings and take visitors back to the fabulous Heast Castle’s 1930’s heyday. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Automobilia Museum Antique, specialty cars and more! 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo

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

ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org Nov 1: Mike Birbiglia Nov 2: Viviana & Divas Latina Nov 6: Movin’ Out Nov 8-10, 15-17: Arabian Nights Nov 10: San Luis Obispo Symphony

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Art galleries’ open house receptions 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING Lectures & Art at California Polytechnic State University 805.756.1511, San Luis Obispo www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu

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

ONGOING San Luis Obispo Little Theatre 805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org Ongoing through Nov 18: Baby Nov 30-Dec 11: East of the Sun & West of the Moon ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcouncil.org ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more on beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ONGOING Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay www.morrobayartassociation.org ONGOING San Luis Obispo Art Center Show Constantly rotating exhibits in all media 11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcenter.org ★ ONGOING TUESDAYS ★ 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste Weekly drink specials 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com ★ ★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Tastings with the winemaker 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com ONGOING 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 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 Addams Family with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com NOVEMBER 2 The Royal Dinner–Feast with the Winemaker Edna Valley serves a menu fit for a king. 6pm, $85, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo www.ednavalley.com ★ NOVEMBER 2-4 ★ 17th Annual Harvest Celebration Taste wines grown in Edna, Arroyo Grande & Avila Valleys as well as from member & guest wineries while enjoying delicious foods from local chefs. Wine tasting, silent auction, music & more! Grandtasting: Sat, 1-5pm, $75, 805-541-5868 Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach www.slowine.com ★ ★ NOVEMBER 8 Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards Handmade gifts paired with nibbles & wine A must for all girls! 6pm, $20, 805-595-9463 San Luis Obispo, www.salisburyvineyards.com NOVEMBER 9-18 Language of the Soul-Poetry Festival Local & international poets perform Various locations in San Luis Obispo www.languageofthesoul.com NOVEMBER 10 ’60s Rock ’n’ Roll Dance Concert Live music and dancing to 60s music $10, 8pm, 805-543-0639, Grange Hall San Luis Obispo ★ ★ NOVEMBER 15 Foodies Unite at Salisbury Vineyards Chef Fabula prepares & shares delights! 6:30-8:30pm, $35, 805-595-9463, San Luis Obispo www.salisburyvineyards.com SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON ONGOING Santa Maria Valley Railroad 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

ONGOING SUNDAYS Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Artists paint & present their work 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier

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

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

NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 23 The Sound of Music PCPA Theater, Santa Maria 805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS LOS OLIVOS ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org ONGOING TUESDAYS Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres with an art reception on the first Tuesday of the month 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com Nov 13: Edna Valley Appellation Tasting

NOVEMBER 2 Moroccan Night at Roblar Winery Live music, fine wine, dinner & dancing 6-9pm, 805-686-2603, Santa Ynez www.roblarwinery.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com

NOVEMBER 9-10 Vaquero Show Show of western wear, art & memorabilia with horsemanship demonstrations, great food, music and more! $5, Santa Ynez www.syvm.org/vaquero, 805-688-7889

ONGOING Elverhoj Museum of History & Art 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org Nov 9-11: Queen of Arts show & Sale Nov 16-Jan 27, 2008: Color & Cloth

ONGOING An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15 805-688-7265, Los Olivos, www.losolivoscafe.com Nov 7: Consilience Wine Nov 14: Carr Winery

NOVEMBER 10-11 Peppertree Art Show Hosted by Bob Eubanks Features over 400 works of fine art by nationally, and internationally collected artists Sat: 3-7:30pm, Sun: 11am-3:30pm, Santa Ynez 805-688-6205, www.peppertreeartshow.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

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SANTA YNEZ ONGOING MONDAYS Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts Santa Barbara Darts Association Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez www.chumashcasino.com • Nov 8: Diana Ross ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez www.cachuma.com ONGOING Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum and Parks – Janeway Carriage House Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch days 12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org 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 SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music 805-736-4567, Lompoc www.lompocrecord.com SOLVANG ONGONG LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with live jazz band "The Buzz" 6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members 888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com ONGOING Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang ONGOING Solvang Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods 3-7pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang www.solvangca.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting on the Patio Live guitar music along with fine wines 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang www.royalscandinavianinn.com

NOVEMBER 3 Solvang Prelude Bike Ride Cyclists enjoy a 25, 50 or 100 mile ride 562-690-9693, Solvang SANTA BARBARA ONGOING SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Featering all types of art, crafts & jewelry 10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier www.sbaacs.com ONGOING University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures 805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu Nov 4: Ira Glass Nov 5: Sounds of Central Asia Nov 7: Olympia Dukakis in Rose Nov 8: The Chamber Music Society Nov 11: Herbie Hancock Quartet ONGOING Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS First Thursday Art, cultural events and 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 Nov 13: The Art of Europe & the Americas • Ongoing through Dec 1: The Vedder Collection ONGOING Lobero Theatre 805-966-4946, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com Nov 3: David Lindley Nov 4: Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Nov 5: Richard Tarnas with John Cleese Nov 6: Ingrid Fliter, Piano Nov 9: Richie Havens Nov 10: People Like Me: Meta-Myth-a-Morphosis Nov 10: Love Lettersz with Carol Burnett & John Cleese Nov 12: Ozomatli ONGOING Arlington Theatre 805-963-4408, Santa Barbara Nov 10-11: Santa Barbara Symphony Nov 13: St. Petersbeurg Philharmonic Nov 15: Queen Latifah Dec 13: Tori Amos ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting with the Winemakers 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wine Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS Cachuma Lake Nature Walk 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Nature Center www.cachuma.com

NOVEMBER 2 Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Competitive Trail Ride Weekend Individual & family camping/trail ride event Live Oak Camp, 805-710-4471, Cachuma Lake www.syvaha.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS Junior Ranger Program Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment 1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara Cachuma Lake Nature Center www.cachuma.com

NOVEMBER 3 Kids’ Old Fashioned Fishing Day The Cachuma Lake swimming pool is filled with Rainbow Trout for kids 5 to 15 years to catch under the instruction of experienced volunteers. 10am-12:30pm, Cachuma Lake 805-693-0691, www.sbparks.org

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ew World and Old World wine classifications have always been a little bit at odds with one another. In France, for example, one doesn’t buy a bottle of Pinot Noir, one buys a bottle of Burgundy. European winemakers have always put an emphasis on terroir, soil and land, not on grape variety. New World winemakers have made the grape varietal king and so buying wines from either Old or New World purveyors has become more of an education than an exercise in choice. Enter Bion Rice, whose family winemaking foundations include Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, and who decided that while he learned winemaking in the New World, it was the Old World idea of blending and cuvee winemaking that intrigued him. “The longer I spent in the winery learning the craft and science of winemaking, the more interested I became in the art of blending wine. I found that blending really appealed to my senses and was more creative.” Turning

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from his roots at Sunstone to the Old World art of blending wines, Rice began Artiste Winery and Studio in downtown Santa Ynez. Artiste is not just another winery, though – as is evinced by Rice’s dedication to cuvee blending rather than a focus on varietals. “Artiste allows me to focus solely on quality, without being ultimately concerned with designating single-vineyards and political appellations, or staying vintage and varietal on the label,” he says. Still, that wasn’t the entire basis for his focus. Working together with artists, Rice developed, not only a unique winemaking facility, but an artist’s studio as well. Rice built a winery dedicated to using the highest quality grapes to produce truly singular wines from vineyards all over the state. He is, in essence, using California as his pallet to create exotic tastes for your palate. It’s a synergy borne of the artistry of winemaking and thus, Artiste’s name. The winery’s showcase of local and worldrenowned artists at the facility showing their work is the lynchpin in this unique wine

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studio. This month, Artiste will host the paintings of Craig Nelson an artist known for his rich, lush oil paintings, Nelson is a favorite of many collectors including James Garner, Neil Simon, The Toyota Corporation and many others. His work will be displayed at Artiste for all to see. But it doesn’t stop with seeing other artist’s work at Artiste. In the Santa Ynez tasting studio, prepare to explore your own artistic side as a public canvas is on display for each customer to paint, draw or express their own creativity while tasting premium California cuvees. “That’s why we chose a salon setting for our Tasting Studio, where visitors may express themselves and share their opinions with others,” says Rice. “In museums and galleries, visitors are expected to keep quiet and to themselves.” At Artiste, however, customers are encouraged to express not only their own creativity, but their opinions and thoughts about the wines they’re drinking. “I hope Artiste opens people’s minds about blends and helps them to trust and share their own impressions,” Rice adds. At Artiste, the

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On Saturday, December 1st, Artiste welcomes Sonoma County Artist Craig Nelson. Join Artiste in celebrating the opening of his “On Holiday” exhibit. Visit www.Artiste.com for more details.

subjective is celebrated, talked about and shared. The studio itself is a sort of monument to the 1870s impressionist art movement in France. The studio is designed to look like the Hotely Baudy in Giverny, France where the impressionist movement is thought to have begun. Its location in Santa Ynez, itself a unique frontier town that still retains a kind of old world charm, allows Artiste to stand out from other tasting rooms by drawing attention not to vineyards, but to a town setting and a creative and artistic setting. Each release from Artiste includes a release from one of its many artists on the label and is accompanied by a food pairing and art show featuring those very paintings and a discussion with the artist as well as autographed bottles. The synergy of art and wine comes full circle when the inspiration within the bottle becomes the same inspiration outside the bottle, on its label. Rice’s unique blends, themselves an homage to Old World wine blending traditions have given birth to beautifully crafted wines such as Toretta. With a base of the Italian varietal, Nebbiolo, Rice blends in Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a small bit of Barbera. The Bordeaux combine with the Cal-Itals and the result is now an Artiste library wine. Artiste goes where few other wineries have chosen to go, directly into the art of winemaking. But rather than make that art inaccessible and out of touch, Bion Rice, and the rest of the Artiste crew, have brought the artists and the winemakers right out in front for all to see. Customers can even sit in on Rice’s blending sessions and talk about the choices he makes while he makes them. In short, Artiste brings its art – and its wine – to the people. Artiste is located at 3569 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez. They are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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J. Paul Rosilez – Where ‘Almost’ Isn’t Good Enough by Dave Wilcox

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ttention to detail comes with the territory of a pharmacist. Filling a prescription “almost” correctly just doesn’t cut it. Joe Rosilez brings that same precision and lofty standards to his winemaking for J. Paul Rosilez Winery in Paso Robles. “Almost” just isn’t good enough. “I’m probably the pickiest guy making wine,” J. Paul said during a brief break from his job as pharmacist. Besides the chemistry background a pharmacist brings to the art of making wine, Rosilez said that being a stickler for details helps him as a winemaker. “Everything has to be done just right,” he said. “I’m making sure that when the wine gets into the bottle, it’s exactly what it needs to be.” J. Paul produces an array of wines using fruit sourced primarily from Herder Vineyards near Creston. The vineyards, southeast of the J. Paul Rosilez winery and tasting room, provides the winemaker with Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery’s 2001 Pinot Noir from the Gold Coast Farms vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley earned a gold medal at the Orange County Fair. Besides the 100-percent varietal releases, J. Paul also produces a red blend combining Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that is

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bottled under the label “Apothecary.” Also available is a dessert-style wine using Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc called “Katash” – a blending of the names of his two daughters, Katelyn, 3, and Ashley, 5. “That is their college fund,” J. Paul said of the sales of “Katash.” J. Paul and his wife, Whitney, are expecting their third child, which promises to make their lives even busier – if that’s possible. “It’s crazy,” summed up J. Paul. Just how tight is J. Paul’s schedule? Well, the interview for this article occurred in a tiny waiting room just outside the pharmacy where he works. He admits he doesn’t need much sleep – maybe four hours a night. That’s fortunate, since J. Paul said he performs most of his winemaking between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Seems like Midnight Cellars might have been an appropriate name. So, how did the pharmacist become a winemaker? In a sense, J. Paul married into the business. Not that his wife came from a family of winemakers. But it was Whitney who introduced J. Paul to wine appreciation. Before they married, the couple spent a lot of time touring Napa Valley wineries and, ultimately, held their wedding at Chimney Rock Winery. As a wedding present, Whitney presented her new husband with a de-stemmer and wine press. The family’s veterinarian gave the couple five tons of grapes and J. Paul embarked on a winemaking career. The venture began in Lodi, where J. Paul’s family raised livestock. In the first year, J. Paul produced five barrels. He received help from Adam LaZarre of Monterey County’s Hahn Estates Winery. When the family decided to move south, they initially looked in Santa Ynez. But then they found a 40-acre parcel east of Paso Robles and built a 5,000-square-foot winery and a tasting room on the property. J. Paul said they pressed their first wine there this year. “We’re a family winery,” said J. Paul, noting that his mother typically staffs the tasting room while he works at the pharmacy and his wife, who was a pharmacist herself until two years ago, raises the children. J. Paul Rosilez produces about 3,000 cases www.winecountrythisweek.com

annually, said J. Paul, with most of the sales coming through the tasting room and wine club. The winery did land a contract to supply Santa Barbara’s exclusive Bacara Resort with its Chardonnay. J. Paul said his winemaking style is one that emphasizes producing approachable, foodfriendly wines that aren’t overly extracted. He makes textured wines with softened edges. Reds are aged between 18 and 24 months, then kept in the bottle for a year before they’re released. “Quality is always the biggest issue,” he said. “If a wine isn’t up to standards, we won’t force it into the bottle.” The payoff for the long hours, said J. Paul, is that people enjoy his efforts. “The best thing I get is when people come into the pharmacy and compliment my wine,” he said. “It doesn’t take a lot. If they’re enjoying what you’re doing, then you do, too.” The J. Paul Rosilez Winery tasting room is located at 4889 Dry Creek Road at the intersection of Highway 46 East and Jardine Road. The adobe-style building is on the left. Up to eight wines are generally poured each day, including two library wines. The tasting room is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure to visit before December 1 for an exhibit featuring the art of Kevin Sweeney. Call (805) 226-0550 for additional information. A website is expected to be launched soon.

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Independent Artist Shannon Curtis of Los Angeles is Winner Of 2007 Winery Music Awards Competition In the conclusion of the summer-long 2007 Winery Music Awards competition, Shannon Curtis, of Los Angeles, earned the highest overall score of 91.63 out of a possible 100 points, as judged by sixteen music and entertainment industry professionals at the outdoor amphitheater at River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa in Paso Robles last month. The final concert brought together the six best independent music artists of this year’s competition. Ms. Curtis won a record deal with Los Angelesbased RNB Entertainment among a host of other prizes. Amber Norgaard, of Tucson, Arizona, was awarded second place, while Portland, Oregon’s Debra Arlyn earned third place prizes Shannon Curtis and trophy. The three other finalists were Dominic Castillo & The Rock Savants of San Luis Obispo, Machine of Templeton and Holiday & The Adventure Pop Collective of San Diego. Last month’s concert was hosted by Andrew Firestone, General Manager of Firestone Winery in Paso Robles and once featured on TV’s “The Bachelor,” and Janie Terrazas, a Los Angeles-based TV

personality and model. The six-hour concert was also streamed live around the world over the Internet.

The Winery Music Awards Competition: Founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., the competition was created out of the growing popularity of quality musical performances at many wineries throughout California. Attendees enjoy fine wine, gourmet food and quality original music in a variety of genres surrounded by rows of vineyards and stacks of wine barrels. The Winery Music Awards competition is a Paso Robles-based showcase open to original music artists from the US and Canada, independent and unsigned with major record labels. Its four monthly semi-final concert competitions began in June. Twenty artists out of nearly 100 who entered the competition qualified to compete in the semi-final rounds.

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New Boutique Hotel Defines Full-Service Luxury La Bellasera, Italian for “beautiful evenings” opens in Paso Robles Scottsdale developer Pacific West Development announced the opening of its newest hotel project, the La Bellasera Hotel & Suites.® This latest hospitality venture centers itself at the gateway between wine and castle country in Paso Robles. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the 60 unit La Bellasera Hotel & Suites is a luxury boutique hotel that has a mission of providing a true hospitality and culinary “experience” that will be memorable for both leisure and business travelers visiting the Central Coast region. Sensing a need for an upscale, full-service lodging choice in the growing wine region, Pacific West Development endeavored to provide an opulent yet casual environment which best captured the area’s relaxed heritage and beauty. The property is luxuriously appointed with a blend of Mediterranean and Italian architectural elements. La Bellasera is afforded with oversized guest rooms, suites with fireplaces, whirlpools and full kitchens; Enoteca Restaurant & Bar,® Spa La Bellasera,® Gift Shoppe, wine cellar, exercise facility and a state-of-the-art meeting facility for up to 175. Each oversized guest room (465-750 square feet) is provided with custom furnishings, signature bedding including high thread-count linens, pillow-top mattresses, down comforter and duvet covers, wet

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bars, Plasma televisions, both wired and wireless high-speed internet, pay-per-view movies, in-room safes, iron and ironing boards, coffeemakers with premium-blend coffees, fully stocked mini-bars, in-room Thinix® thin client computers and television as computer, MP3/iPod docking stations, refrigerators, deluxe bathrooms with salon grade private label bath amenities, wood and glass textured entry doors, natural stone floors, rain dome massaging shower heads, hair dryers, makeup mirrors, scales, robes, slippers, and all other amenities expected of a luxury lodging product. An assortment of suite combinations consist of balconies and patios, whirlpools, fireplaces and full kitchens. The Enoteca Restaurant & Bar® is a contemporary restaurant and full bar featuring Chef Brady Thomason’s cuisine which can be largely described as “globally eclectic,” incorporating both classic and contemporary cooking methods and flavor profiles from around the world. Utilizing his prestigious Culinary Arts Institute education, Chef Thomason pairs Central Coast wines to entrée selections and is excited to support the mission of providing a true culinary experience for the patrons at Enoteca. Whether enjoying a cocktail at the onyx backlit bar, dining fireside or on the outdoor heated terrace, the chef led dining experience has a goal of pleasing the most discriminating palette. Spa La Bellasera offers a variety of spa therapies including facials and massages that are offered in either the elegantly appointed spa treatment room or in the privacy of a guest’s hotel suite, based on customer preference. Sandra Cade, Director of Spa Services offered, “Each spa indulgence is designed to be a unique and unforgettable La Bellasera experience, whether your body aches for time-honored ancient warm stone massage, an invigorating organic grape seed scrub or a peaceful lavender and patchouli aromassage. The spa offers something for all our guests including several luxury spa wellness packages, personalized corporate spa events, a state-of-the art fitness room, and inroom water therapies.” Both hotel and spa reservations can be made by visiting the website at www.labellasera.com or by calling the property direct at (805) 238-2834.

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Annual Beaujolais Celebration at Adelaida Cellars In the wine trade, the term “cult” is usually associated with rare, pricy wines that are bought and sold at auction, sometimes changing hands several times before someone realizes they’re meant to be consumed rather than traded. At the other end of the spectrum is Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine and an annual harvest celebration started in France centuries ago that continues today as well as in other countries. This cult is all about enjoying the first wine of the vintage with good friends and hearty food on the third Thursday of each November. In honor of this practice, Adelaida Cellars presents its Annual Beaujolais Celebration and Fall Pickup Party at 6 p.m., Friday, November 16, in the Barrel Room of its west side Paso Robles facility. Chef extraordinaire Claude Chazalon will be serving traditional coq au vin (chicken with wine) for up to 120 guests, including wine club members wishing to pick up their fall shipments. The cost is $30 per person and is complimentary to all wine club members. Beaujolais Nouveau is made from the Gamay Beaujolais grape, and unlike most red wines, it is bottled without barrel aging prior to release. The wine is extremely rare in California and it is believed that Adelaida Cellars is its only Paso Robles producer. “Our goal is to capture the exuberant personality of the Gamay grape,” said winemaker Terry Culton. “This aromatic dry red wine is meant for immediate gratification and consumption.” Fruit for Adelaida’s Beaujolais

Nouveau was harvested August 29 at the winery’s HMR Estate Vineyard. One acre of Gamay Beaujolais was planted in 1964 on what was then called Hoffman Mountain Ranch. The historic vineyard also boasts the oldest Pinot Noir vines on the South Central Coast. Reservations can by made by calling 1-800-676-1232 or online at www.adelaida.com.

Established in 1981, Adelaida Cellars is a family-owned and operated vineyard and winery situated 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean at 1,800 feet of elevation in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Its highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône varietals and Zinfandel originate in two principal vineyards (HMR and Viking) that are recognized for their chalky mountain soils, temperate climates and long growing seasons. The winery offers many interactive functions throughout the year: an inviting tasting room, educational seminars, library tastings, wine club events, winemaker dinners and seasonal festivals produced by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (pasowine.com).

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San Luis Obispo Wineries Celebrate Harvest The San Luis Obispo Vintners Association invites you to celebrate the Fruits of Their Labor at their 17th Annual Harvest Celebration. The event festivities are scheduled to be held Friday through Sunday, November 2-4. Event participants can enjoy everything from winemaker dinners, a Grand Tasting with auction as well as an array of winery open houses. Most events during the weekend sellout, as the SLO Vintner’s limit the number of attendees in order to give their guests that small-town family feel experience. The weekend festivities begin on Friday evening, November 2. Eight different dinners will be held throughout South San Luis Obispo County. SLO wineries and restaurants partner to create unique and festive wine and food experiences. Dinner tickets must be purchased with the individual wineries, and contact information is listed below and at www.slowine.com. The heart of the weekend is held on Saturday, November 3. Last year, 800 people culminated for the Grand Tasting and Live/Silent Auction in beautiful Avila Beach. The day is laid back and easy going where you can join winemakers and winery owners at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. More than 50 San Luis Obispo wineries and restaurants/ caterers celebrate the harvest! This Central Coast’s premier wine tasting and auction features a relaxed setting seaside and an experience you don’t want to miss. Wine auctioneer, Greg Quiroga, from Reynolds and Buckley will lead the exciting live auction with a wide range of wine formats and experiences for the curious to the connoisseur. The live auction includes a variety of lifestyle lots such as A Culinary Trip to Paris, private dinners in vineyards with winemakers and a few of your closest friends, custom-etched and hand-painted large-format wine bottles, and so much more… Most of these lots are about relationships, as many of them include personal time with winemakers and the families of the wineries, which makes them “priceless” and something you just can’t go out and buy. Interested in being front row for the auction? New this year, you can purchase a corporate table (for eight guests) that is upfront with VIP treatment. The spectacular flavors of local winemakers and chefs will be accompanied with smooth sounds of jazz this year from San Luis Jazz. For just $75 you enjoy a day of food and wine in Avila Beach and complimentary admission to Sunday open houses at participating wineries. Tickets and information is available on the web at www.slowine.com or call (805) 541-5868. South San Luis Obispo Wine Country is all about people and the unique personal experiences that you encounter. After tasting the vast array of wines on Saturday, Sunday is the day to meander through tasting rooms. Pick and choose where you’d like to go, and

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you are bound to find open houses to suit your style. The best part is your ticket from Saturday’s event gets you into most open houses on Sunday at no charge. You won’t want to miss the day of wine, food samples, incredible wine discounts and the personal touch to complete the Harvest Celebration Weekend. Winery open house information is posted on the web at www.slowine.com. Listed below are brief descriptions and contact information on our Friday night dinners:

ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY Join the newest member of SLO Vintners as they celebrate harvest in beautiful Avila Beach at Marres Restaurant. For tickets and more information on this dinner, contact Marres Restaurant directly or Amanda at Ancient Peaks Winery (805) 226-8600.

CLAIBORNE & CHURCHILL Join winemaker/owners Clay Thompson and Fredericka Churchill at the Park Restaurant for a memorable wine dinner, on Friday, November 2. Chef Maegen Loring will prepare a special five-course dinner in her inimitable style: an elegant and refined cuisine featuring the best seasonal ingredients from the dedicated artisan growers of the Central Coast. Clay and Fredericka will select from their current and library wines five or six to accompany this dinner, including not only their renown Alsatian-style whites, but also their award-winning Pinot Noirs. To preserve a personal and intimate ambience this dinner will be limited to 25 people. For tickets and more info. contact Angela at (805) 544-4066.

EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD Have you heard of a Jeroboam, a Methuselah or a Salazar? Largeformat bottles are named after the middle eastern kings. Edna Valley Vineyard will impress you throughout the evening at The Royal Dinner – A Feast with the Winemaker as they open wine bottles that keep getting larger and larger! Your Chef, Charlie Paladin Wayne, will serve a Northern European menu fit for a king. Live background music will be performed by the Vivo Trio. An evening not to be missed! Dinner is Friday, November 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. at $85 per person, $80 for Club Edna or Founder’s Club members. Call Edna Valley at (805) 544-5855.

KYNSI WINERY Wine and dine with the Othman family at one of San Luis Obispo’s most highly acclaimed restaurants, Koberl at Blue. An artful four-

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Paso Robles Merchants to Host ‘Elegant Evening Downtown’ With “Elegant Evening Downtown” on Saturday, Nov. 17th, the heart of Paso Robles is transformed into a magical feast for the eyes and taste buds. This delightful Paso Robles tradition is a gift of hospitality from downtown merchants and kicks off the holiday shopping season. Between 5 and 8 p.m., shoppers are indulged with fine hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Lights twinkle in windows and cascade from awnings and facades. Dancers, quartets and choir will entertain our guests, amid the holiday finery, dancers from Class Act Dance Studio serve as live mannequins in shop windows, posing as characters from beloved tales.

Candlelit luminaries line the sidewalks. Complimentary trolley rides are offered by the Paso Robles Wine Trolley. Strolling minstrels and singers fill the crisp night air with music. This sophisticated evening has sparked interest from magazine event calendars around the country. For more information, contact Paso Robles Main Street, at (805) 238-4103.

New Wine Shop & Bar in Templeton Allison Dominguez and Ali Carscaden are both Cal Poly alumni who have decided to leave their careers to follow their passion and open a Wine Shop & Bar. 15 degrees C, which stands for the perfect wine cellar temperature in centigrade, signifies their focus on imported wine, as well as a representative selection from the Central Coast. The shop is located in Templeton, off Vineyard Drive, next to Trader Joe’s. 15 degrees C Wine Shop & Bar offers wine, beer and sake, as well as gourmet foods, gift bundles, educational seminars, wine tastings and flights. Open 7 days a week, Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Estimated opening date is November 1st and a grand opening event will be held on November 10th from noon to 7 p.m. For more information, call (805) 434-1554 or go to www.15degreescwines.com.

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rroyo Robles is certainly a family-run enterprise. Bob and Tanis Shore, along with their children, Brianna and Jason, started making wine in 1998, sharing equipment with three other wineries in a converted apple barn in See Canyon near Avila Beach. Bob is the winemaker, with help from assistant winemaker Mauricio Marchant, while Brianna handles the tasting room and marketing, and Jason oversees the wine club and technical support. Bob Shore spent 30 years as a petroleum engineer after graduating from Stanford University, then decided he wanted to be a farmer. The family initially grew stone fruit, table grapes and cotton and wheat in the San Joaquin Valley, said Brianna. Ultimately, the family decided to get into the wine making business. Their wine press has moved three times, but they’ve settled successfully in Paso Robles, where they are planning to open a winery sometime in 2008 on the 60-acre vineyard the Shores own off of San Marcos Road. Twenty-four acres of the vineyard are planted, much of it to Syrah, which is the heart of the Arroyo Robles’ Rhône-oriented program. Not that the winery is a one-note operation. Arroyo Robles produces an impressive array of varietals, including Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Grenache, Petite Sirah and

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Tempranillo. Additionally, they produce a Mourvedre Rose! and a Syrah Rose!, along with a pair of sparkling wines and a trio of varietal Ports. The Arroyo Robles 2005 Chardonnay, using fruit from Monterey County, captured a gold medal at the 2006 Mid-State Fair. Set to be released this fall is a 2005 Tempranillo and a 2005 blend bottled under the label “Little Star,” featuring Tempranillo, Syrah, Petite Sirah and a splash of Merlot. With the opening of their handsome downtown tasting room in March 2006 across from Paso Robles’ historic City Park, said Brianna Shore, the winery is becoming a well-known piece of the region’s booming reputation. “With this location,” she said, “things have just skyrocketed.” Arroyo Robles currently produces about 3,500 cases annually, said Shore, but plans are to increase that number to 5,000. Shore also said distribution soon will become more widespread. Up to now, however, demand through Arroyo Robles’ wine club and at the tasting room is often threatening to overwhelm supply. The Arroyo Robles tasting room is at 739 12th St., at the corner of 12th and Park streets in the historic Mastagni Building, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information is available by calling (877) 759-WINE, or you can email [email protected].

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Holiday Friday Night Wine, Cheese and Crafts Evening The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is gearing up for the Holiday Friday Night Wine, Cheese and Crafts Evening. The group of 13 wineries will gather at Eagle Castle Winery Friday from 6pm to 8pm. The admission for the event is $15 per person or $25 a couple, tickets sold at the door. All 13 wineries will taste out award winning wines. Cheese will be paired with each winery and Holiday baked goods will be available for tasting. Local Crafts will be related to wine and the holidays will be displayed and available to purchase. The Grapeline will be taking reservations for transportation to and from the event. For more information, call 1-888-8-WINERY. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country, California’s fastest growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres and more than 170 wineries. In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aware of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … where being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines. Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers. Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environment and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.

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Enjoy the Fabulous Wines, Views of B & E Vineyards Just a few years ago women winemakers were a novelty. Only a handful of persistent and talented females were able to push their way to the top in a very competitive field. More and more though, women are not only at the helm of some very prestigious wine operations, they are also garnering their share of accolades and awards. Patricia Bello of B&E Vineyards is a perfect example of the creative spirit that epitomized the women of the vine. Patricia Bello Patricia did not come to her calling in the usual fashion. She and her husband, Jerry began by planting grapes and selling them to local vintners. Patricia, a cutting horse trainer and breeder left the farming duties to Jerry. The vineyards provided her with a marvelous view from her hilltop home and she came to love their brilliant displays in the fall and spring, but winemaking was not something she even considered. Along the way though, she developed an expensive habit. “I love a good bottle of wine but unfortunately I seem to particularly like the ones that cost a hundred dollars or more. That’s why I had to start making my own! My goal was to produce a really great wine that was also affordable.” With the assistance of other local winemakers, Patricia honed her craft and became a truly exceptional winemaker, overseeing the production of nearly 4000 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

CHATEAU MARGENE A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the deck or under the oaks.

and a red blend called Red Rhythm. Her insistence on a twenty month aging in French oak barrels produces a rich, velvety wine that has helped her meet her goal of a creating fine wines that will fit into almost anyone’s budget. This year her 2004 Cabernet took the gold at the Paso Robles County Fair and her Syrah and Red Rhythm both won gold medals at the San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine Competition. B&E Vineyards is located on Creston Road in Paso Robles. A drive out to their tasting room will not only provide one with the opportunity to enjoy fabulous wines, but a chance to take in the awe-inspiring view of rolling vineyards that Patricia so loves. On the top of the highest hill on the property, the Bello’s have built a charming western style saloon in which visitors can relax, sip three different reds (a Rosé is in the works) and be entertained by the warmth and wit of the winemaker herself. B&E Vineyards is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekdays by appointment.

Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm By advanced appointment on Fridays 4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

FALCON NEST VINEYARD & WINERY Family owned and operated vineyard and winery specializing in handcrafted wines with intense colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true Italian tradition with food and wine pairing, salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté, imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta sauces. Food available daily. Open Daily 10am-7:30pm 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles 805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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

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

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San Luis Obispo Wineries Celebrate Harvest Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills. The festivities will unfold amid the cozy environs of Novo’s “subterranean room” which is home to the antique Cigar Factory Safe and the “under the sidewalk” wine cellar. Cost is $85 per person, all inclusive. For tickets, call Kari at Ortman Vineyards, (805) 260-1445 or email [email protected].

course menu will be created around Kynsi’s finest wines to form harmonious pairings. Unwind, excite your palate and celebrate the bounties of harvest with them. Reserve your tickets early as seating is limited. For tickets, call (805) 541-3083 or email [email protected]. Dinner is $90 per person at Koberl at Blue Restaurant, 998 Monterey St. in downtown San Luis Obispo and begins at 6:30 p.m.

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You are invited to join Winemaker Matt Ortman for a festive evening of fine wine and fabulous fare at Novo Restaurant in downtown San Luis Obispo on Friday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. Novo’s contemporary international cuisine will be exquisitely matched with the wines of Ortman Family Vineyards, including Chardonnay from Edna Valley and 1

Join Per Bacco Cellars and Piedra Creek as they celebrate harvest with an exquisite dining experience. Enjoy your evening as you dine in one of the best restaurants on the Central Coast with the owners and winemakers of both wineries! For more details, contact Kellee at (805) 787-0485, email [email protected] or check the

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Wood Winery and The Lido Restaurant at the Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach have teamed up for an unforgettable evening of food and wine. Chef Even Treadwell will pair the award-winning wines with his culinary expertise, showcasing a bounty of local and organic ingredients prepared with world-class style. The evening will begin with tray passed appetizers and wine in and around the courtyard and progress to a fourcourse meal paired with Wood Winery wines in the beautiful ocean view penthouse. Enjoy the sunset, the waves, the ambiance while sipping and dining. Seating is limited to 40 guests so book early. Tickets can be purchased through Wood Winery, [email protected] or call Sheri Wood at (805) 546-1088 or (805) 305-0446. Ticket price is $100 per person, $95 for Wild 4 Wine Club members.

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PCPA TheaterFest Presents The Sound of Music The Marian Theatre will come alive with The Sound of Music this holiday season. Running November 8 through December 23, this classic and endearing musical is based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. It features an unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi” and “Climb Every Mountain.” A spirited young postulant named Maria is sent to serve as a governess for Captain Von Trapp, a widower with seven children. Her unorthodox methods quickly win over the children but clash with the regimental conduct the Captain insists upon. Director Roger DeLaurier said, “What should be the happy ending after the fairytale romance – the lonely mountain girl gets her prince – is delayed by the invasion of Austria. The happy ending does come however, when they escape.” Marian Theater is located at 800 S. College Drive in Santa Maria.For tickets and more information, call (805) 922-8313 (Wed-

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Santa Ynez Valley Artists Studio Tour, Nov. 17-18 The 2007 Santa Ynez Valley Artists’ Studio Tour (SYVAST) will take place the weekend of November 17-18. Eighteen Valley artists, working in a wide variety of subjects, styles and mediums will greet visitors in their private studios from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on those two days. Included in the price of the ticket, which is $25 per person or $40 for couples, will be a wine and cheese party at the Wildling Art Museum on Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m., where participants can mingle with the artists, see more examples of their work and savor the current exhibition, “The Poetry of Nature: Paintings and Lithographs by Russell Chatham.” Proceeds from ticket sales and 20% of the sale of artists’ work that weekend benefit the Wildling Art Museum, a museum dedicated to the art of America’s wilderness. Artists who are helping the Wildling by participating in SYVAST this year include landscape painters, Jim Farnum and Gwen Cates, both of whom have been featured in the Santa Barbara Visual Arts Studio Tours; abstract painters, Rebecca Gomez and Esther Munger; sculptors John Cody, Blake Rankin and Pat Roberts; printmaker,

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Pamela Zwehl-Burke, who until recently taught at Santa Barbara City College; furniture-maker, Bud Tullis, who worked for the famous designer, Paul Tuttle, will open their studios for this benefit as well as Suzan Hamilton-Todd, well-known for her exciting paintings of horses, and more recently, birds of prey; Joe Knowles, a Cherokee artist whose works include American bison; Renee Kelleher, known for her pastoral landscapes; Teresa McNeil MacLean, who creates her jewel-like landscapes with prisma color pencils; Carol Millican, whose abstract figurative work can look like stained glass, and Christine McCowan Kenny, a virtuoso when it comes to watercolor paintings of flowers, though she now also paints landscapes in a variety of media. More information about all the artists and images of their work can be found on the museum’s website at www.wildlingmuseum.org. Pre-registration is recommended, and tickets can be purchased by sending a check to SYVAST, Wildling Art Museum, P.O. Box 907, Los Olivos, by calling the museum, (805) 688-1082 for credit card charges, or online at www.wildlingmuseum.org. To Hwy. 101 Santa Maria (32 miles, see page 25) Paso Robles (88 miles, see page 18)

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Monthly Cheese and Wine Pairings at C’est Cheese Group cheese tastings are $50 per person (including wine) for a fun and informative evening. C’est Cheese is located at 825 Santa Barbara Street in Santa Barbara. For more information, call (805) 965-0318 or visit the website at www.cestcheese.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808

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Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt 805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772

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

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

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

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

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

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

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456

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Vina Robles – San Miguel 3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138

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

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 ★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE

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Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo 3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE

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Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt

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★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30

Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5

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★ Taste – San Luis Obispo 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed ★ Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc 805-736-9957 Babcock Winery – Lompoc 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc 805-686-0850

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 Koehler – Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384

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Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 Longoria Wines – Los Olivos 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637

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Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 Th-Mo ★ Scott Cellars – Los Olivos 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5

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

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

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

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L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N Alma Rosa – Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090

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Three Saints – 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

Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 Mandolina Wines – Solvang 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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