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TABLE OF CONTENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

ON THE COVER Sculpterra Winery & Vineyards’ Tasting Room & Sculpture Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 26 SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

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Dan Zimmerman Direct 707-938-3734 [email protected]

MANAGING EDITOR

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

CALENDAR EDITOR

Maria Olascoaga Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax707-938-3674 [email protected]

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Cathy Gore Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674 Email [email protected]

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Len Napolitano, Mark Storer, David Wilcox

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PASO ROBLES ★ ★ ONGOING Lazy Local Concerts at Castoro Cellars 888-DAM-FINE, 1-4pm, Templeton www.castorocellars.com • September 9: Jesse Nolan ONGOING MONDAYS Jam Night at Divine Appointment Share your talent with others 6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles www.divineappointmentguitars.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 Art Show at Arroyo Robles Winery Sacred Light-Sacred Lands 11am-5pm, 877-759-WINE, Paso Robles www.arroyorobles.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 • September: RW Goetting - Oils • October: Juried Show - Mixed Media SEPTEMBER 7-8 Julie & the Bad Dogs Classic rock n’ roll at Cattlemen’s Lounge 9pm, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesinn.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 8 West Fest 2007 at Peachy Canyon 13 wineries gather at Peachy Canyon. Listen to Rockin’ Blues with the Tom Nolan Band Enjoy fine hors d’oeuvres & taste some of the most impressive wines in the state. 2-6pm, $40, 866-335-1918, Paso Robles www.paso46westwineries.com SEPTEMBER 14 Artisan Wine & Cheese Seminar at Robert Hall Wines Hosted by Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Scott 6pm, $65pp, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com SEPTEMBER 14 Summer Concert Series at Bianchi 6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person Paso Robles, www.bianchiwine.com SEPTEMBER 15 Airport Day Airplane flight demos, jets, plane rides & more! 9am, 805-237-0915, Paso Robles www.pasoairshow.org SEPTEMBER 15 Taste of Downtown Paso Robles Samples from 28 restaurants, fine wine & music 3pm-6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

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SEPTEMBER 15 Arte' de Tiza-Sidewalk Chalk Art Great art, music and fun 8am, City Park Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

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 ★ Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste Tastings wiht the winemaker 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

SEPTEMBER 21 Sunset Jazz & Sensational Burgers Enjoy jazz & burgers while watching the sunset 6:30pm, $35, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Learn How to Make Ice Cream Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com

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

★ ★ SEPTEMBER 22 Guest Chef Dinner in the Caves at Eberle Enjoy fine wines & excellent cuisine 6pm, $110, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com SEPTEMBER 23 Paso Robles Race Day Central Coast fun filled family event 10am-6pm, 805-239-5200, Downtown City Park www.hobfunrun.com ★ SEPTEMBER 22 ★ 9th Annual Grape Stomp Come celebrate the harvest with EOS 12-4:30pm, 430, 805-239-2562 EOS Estate Winery, www.eosvintage.com ★ SEPTEMBER 26 ★ Castoro Cellars Wine Club Appreciation BBQ Bring a guest & enjoy complementary BBQ, music & great wine. Seating is limited. 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com SEPTEMBER 28-29 Julie & the Bad Dogs Roadside rock n’ roll at Cattlemen’s Lounge 9pm, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesinn.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 29 Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars Druha Trava-bluegrass from the Czech Republic 7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 29 Cellar Club Bocce Ball Tournament Fabulous day of wine, music and bocce ball $65, 805-238-9607, Eberle Winery www.eberlewinery.com SEPTEMBER 29 Chumeia Vineyards Day Cruises Enjoy a fun day cruise with great food & wines 1-4pm, $75, 805-226-0102, Paso Robles www.chumeiavineyards.com ★ ★ SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1 13th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament EOS Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch $475pp, 805-239-2562, must have USGA index OCTOBER 7 2007 Winery Music Awards Final Competition 4-9pm, [email protected] Final Competition, River Oaks Hot Springs ARROYO GRANDE ★ ★ ONGOING Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Arroyo Grande ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music 1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.org

SEPTEMBER 28-29 70th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Arts, crafts, parade, fine wine and food booths 11am, 805-489-1488, Arroyo Grande www.arroyograndevillage.com SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING Christopher Cohan Center Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org • Sept 28: Franz Liszt Chamber • Sept 29: George Carlin • Oct 2: Bird House Factory • Oct 5: Body Vox • Oct 6: SLO Symphony Opening Night • Oct 7: James Welch on the Pipe Organ • Oct 9: Weird Al Yankovic ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Hearst Castle Garden Tour Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle focusing on the gardens including Neptune’s pool & wine cellar, San Simeon 800-444-4445, 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 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach www.pismochamber.com ONGOING 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 Adventures with Nature Docent guided walks Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, 805-772-2694 www.ccnha.org Various hikes throughout the summer including; Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to Valencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonders, exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hikes

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ONGOING Morro Bay Art Association Classes, demostrations and workshops 12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay ONGOING Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay www.centralcoastoutdoors.com ONGOING MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Art galleries’ open house receptions 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Live music, wine and food 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay ONGOING A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy a parody of Bewitched with dinner & wine 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16 Central Coast National Fine Art Competition 80 artists with 115 art pieces on display 11am-5pm, 805-722-2504 www.morrobayartassociation.org ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 21 School House Rock at Salisbury Vineyards Live Music and BBQ on Patio, 1-4pm 805-595-WINE, San Luis Obispo, www.slowine.com SEPTEMBER 7 Rita Hoskings & Cousin Jack 7pm, $15, 805-528-8963, Coalesce Bookstore Morro Bay, www.slofolks.org SEPTEMBER 7-30 Blue Suede Shoes Play at SLO Little Theater, San Luis Obispo 805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 19 Jake’s Women 7:30, 805-927-3877, Pewter Plough Playhouse www.pewterploughlayhouse.org SEPTEMBER 8 Central Coast Book & Author Festival Readings, workshops, kid’s stories and more 10am-4pm, 805-546-1392, Mission Plaza San Luis Obispo, www.ccbookfestival.org SEPTEMBER 15-16 Italian Street Painting Festival Original & copies of great art on the street 10am, 805-781-2777, San Luis Obispo http://smcoc.nit.cc

WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 15-16 30th Annual Wood Carvers Annual Show Central Coast wood carvers show their work $2, 805-927-3951, Cayucos Vet's Hall [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 21-23 La Guitarra Festival California 2007 Various exciting events for classical guitar music Santa Maria, www.laguitarracalifornia.com

SEPTEMBER 16 Harvest Reserve Luncheon at Edna Valley Fine cuisine and wines with private tour 12pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

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

SEPTEMBER 29 Los Alamos Old Days Festival Parades, music, crafts, car show, food & more 9am-5pm, 805-344-2267, Los Alamos www.losalamosvalley.com

SEPTEMBER 8 Winemaker Saturdays at Honeywood/Old Mission Wine Co. Meet the winemaker & taste fine selections 11am-5pm, $6, 805-686-9323, Solvang www.houseofhoneywood.com

ONGOING Los Olivos Wine Café – Tempting Tuesdays Taste selected wines paired with hors d’oeuvres 5-7pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com

SEPTEMBER 21-24 Danish Day Celebration Costumes, paracustoms and Danish food 805-688-6144, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com

SEPTEMBER 22 Avocado & Margarita Festival All things guacamole & Cabo Wabo margaritas 805-772-4467, Morro Bay, www.morrobay.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers 6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com

SEPTEMBER 22-23 Elverhoj Museum Danish Living History Days Danish lace making, holiday crafts, & more 10am-4pm, 805-686-1211, Solvang www.elverhoj.org

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 BARBARA COUNTY 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 MONDAYS Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12 Friday Night Wine Downs at Cottowood Canyon Winery Great music, fine wine, food and fun 805-937-8463, Santa Maria www.cottonwoodcanyon.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11 The Real Thing Tom Stoppard’s play examines love & marriage 805-922-8313, Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, www.hancockcollege.edu

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SEPTEMBER 15 Wildling Art Museum’s Gala Benefit Hors d’oeuvres, fine wines & gourmet dinner 805-688-1082, Los Olivos www.wildlingmuseum.org LOMPOC ONGOING SATURDAYS Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Great food, wine & music, Lompoc 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com SEPTEMBER 15 Mission Life Days Experience mission life first hand 805-733-3713, La Purisima Mission Lompoc, www.lapurisimamission.org SOLVANG

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 12 Traditional & Transition: The California Missions at Betteravia Gallery 10am-6pm, 805-568-3994, Santa Maria

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

SEPTEMBER 7 Art & Wine Party Enjoy & discuss fine art & fine wine 6:30-8:30pm, 805-937-1058, David Ryan Gallery Santa Maria, www.davidryangallery.com

ONGOING PCPA Theater 8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org • Ongoing through Sept 14: The Real Thing • Ongoing through Sept 23: Urinetown

SEPTEMBER 8 5th Annual All Ford Car Show & Swap Meet Great cars, BBQ, toy Model A races & more! 805-922-3151, Santa Maria www.santamaria.com

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

SEPTEMBER 9 Overture in Ambrosia Silent auction, wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, free 805-937-5668, Ambrosia Restaurant, Santa Maria SEPTEMBER 9 Corks & Canvas Enjoy fine wines, entertainment & hors d’oeuvres in a beautiful garden setting $40, Santa Maria, www.smartscouncil.org Santa Maria Arts Council fundraiser SEPTEMBER 15 Wine and Beer & Western Cheer Wine & beer tasting along with great arts & crafts. 12-4pm, 805-922-7163, Santa Maria Benefit for Santa Maria Boys & Girls Club www.bgcsmv.org

ONGOING Solvang Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting on the Patio Live guitar music along with fine wines 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang www.royalscandinavianinn.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23 PCPA Outdoor Theaterfest Live theater under the stars 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER Music on the Green Fun and music for the entire family 5:30pm, Solvang, www.syvva.com

SEPTEMBER 7 Resination in Concert at River Grill Live music including gourmet buffet 6pm, $15, 805-688-7784, Solvang www.alisal.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com ONGOING 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 • September 7: Shobox Boxing • September 8: Pepe Aguilar • September 20: Luis Miguel • October 18: BB King 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 WEDNESDAYS Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House Live music and fine food 6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez www.thevineyardhouse.com SEPTEMBER 8 Crush Party at Gainey Vineyards Grape picking, barefoot grape stomp, BBQ, fine wines, live music and much more! 11am-4pm, $75, 805-688-0558, Gainey Vineyards www.gaineyvineyard.com SEPTEMBER 29 Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Harvest Moon Roundup Dancing, wine tasting & BBQ 6:30pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez www.santaynezwinecountry.com

ONGOING Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara ONGOING Ty Warner Sea Center Explore creatures of the sea 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History www.sbnature.org/seacenter ONGOING 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 Lobero Theatre 805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.com September 15: John Coran Band September 16: Peter, Paul and Mary September 18: Helen Callus September 20: John McLaughlin September 24: Frank Ostaseski ONGOING Surfing Lessons Enjoy an exciting day in the water 805-898-0671, Santa Barbara www.sbadventureco.com ONGOING Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting with the Winemakers 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wine Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15 Art From Scrap Exhibit Juried assemblage show, Art From Scrap Santa Barbara, www.artfromscrap.org ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 Butterflies Alive Watch butterflies up close as they flutter & fly Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara www.sbnature.org ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31 Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises Observe wildlife easily on 48 foot boat 805-686-5050, www.sbparks.org SEPTEMBER 15 Art From Scrap Benefit Event Festivities & exhibit of assembled art 5pm, 805-884-0459, Art From Scrap Santa Barbara, www.artfromscrap.org

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SEPTEMBER 15 Santa Barbara Sandcastle Festival Annual sandcastle contest & family fun 11am, 805-965-4884, Mackenzie Park Santa Barbara, www.sandcastlefestival.com

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

SEPTEMBER 20 Pink Martini at Arlington Theatre Stylish 12-piece mini orchestra 8pm, $40, 805-893-3535, Santa Barbara http://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu

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

SEPTEMBER 20 Night at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Enjoy fine art while socializing & sipping martinis 5:30-8pm, $25, 805-884-6430, Santa Barbara www.sbmuseart.org/nights

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CARINA CELLARS By Dave Wilcox

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uirky, colorful and sure to get your attention, the Carina Cellars tasting notes are worth a few extra minutes of perusing as you linger at the winery’s downtown Los Olivos tasting bar. Where else will you find a Cabernet Sauvignon described as combining the “sultry femininity of Jessica Rabbit (with) the classic grace of Jackie O?” Carina Cellars’ wines themselves have been garnering a lot of attention since a transplanted tax attorney from the Deep South teamed in 2002 with an accomplished winemaker with deep roots in the region. David Hardee moved to Santa Barbara in 1996 upon retiring from a successful, 20year law practice on the East Coast. An avid traveler and wine collector, Hardee soon realized that Santa Barbara County could produce world-class Rhône varietals of which he was especially fond. He said he became involved with the wine community and – as one who always enjoyed learning the technical aspects of winemaking – started meeting and hearing

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about various winemakers. Enter Joey Tensley. By the time they met, Tensley was already establishing his reputation for making some of the region’s finest Syrahs, released under the Tensley label. While Carina’s program involves more varieties than Tensley’s exclusive Syrah focus, the two shared a interest in Rhône varietals. Thus was born Carina Cellars, named for Hardee’s sailboat, which he said “is the love of my life.” Prior to bottling wine under his own label, Tensley honed his craft as assistant winemaker at Babcock Vineyards and Beckman Winery. He credits Brian Babcock for instilling a philosophy that “great wine comes from great grapes.” Indeed, as Carina’s winemaker, Tensley continues to fashion terroir-driven wines using grapes from some of the top vineyards in Santa Ynez and the Santa Maria Valley. Carina’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is made with fruit sourced from Napa Valley’s Robert Craig Vineyard. While Carina sources fruit from various vineyards, Tensley said he and Hardee maintain a “hands-on” approach. Hardee, www.winecountrythisweek.com

for example, was recently in Napa to inspect the vineyard Carina uses for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Using fruit from skillfully managed, sustainable vineyards, Tensley then grooms wines that enables those vines to express themselves in the bottle. “Staying away and let the wine make itself,” is how he puts it. The wines have drawn impressive reviews from some of the industry’s top critics, including Robert Parker, Jr. He awarded 91 points to Carina’s 2004 Syrah “7 Percent” – a blend made up of 93 percent Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard and seven percent Viognier, a classic example of the Côte-Rôtie blend made in the northern Rhône Valley. Parker called the wine “stunningly complex” with “beautiful purity, depth and length.” While Carina produces a number of vineyard-designate Syrahs and Viogniers, the winery is also known for its impressive blends, such as the “7 Percent.” “Our blends are what’s been our up-andcoming thing,” said Jody Brownell, Carina’s national sales manager.

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Among those is the “Iconoclast,” an unusual marrying of about two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley and one-third Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard. Then there is “Clairvoyant,” a Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre blend. Carina Cellars has evolved steadily since its inception. The boutique winery bottled about 2,000 cases in 2002. That number grew to 4,000 in 2006. A dynamic future awaits. “We are in a growing mode,” said Brownell, pointing out distribution of Carina wines encompasses California and a number of select states nationwide. “We are doing great. It’s time to take the next steps.” Hardee purchased an 83-acre ranch on Paso Robles’ Westside and has planted 16 acres, with plans for a winery and tasting room at the Adelaida Road site already drawn up. He also envisions a network of caves and was recently in Napa investigating the caves at wineries there. The Paso Robles site is now planted to Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache. Even though those vines won’t be productive for another few years, fruit from a nearby vineyard are being used this year to make a Zinfandel, said Tensley. Hardee decided to start making some wine using grapes from Paso Robles, said Tensley, to “get accustomed with the area.” The Carina Cellars tasting room is in downtown Los Olivos at 2900 Grand Ave. Suite A. To get there, turn on Grand Avenue, then make a left at the flagpole. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Regular tastings are $10. Visit Carina’s website at carinacellars.com to obtain a coupon.

www.bellalunawine.com (805) 434-5477 1850 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA

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New Tasting Room & Sculpture Garden in Paso Robles Sculpterra sculpts the land, sculpts the vines and sculpts the grapes to create an ultra-premium bottle of wine. Growing up in the lower east side of Manhattan Island, Warren Frankel never imagined that he would one day be a grape grower, raising a family and building a medical practice in the oak-covered rolling hills of Paso Robles, California. It was after 25 years of schooling and medical studies that Warren began to sense the yearnings to feel the dirt beneath his feet and to harvest a crop off the land. After opening his medical practice in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California he began to take his desire for a simpler and more self-reliant lifestyle seriously. In 1979, Dr. Frankel moved his family and medical practice to a beautiful 90 acre ranch located in the Linne Valley of Paso Robles. The Frankel family first planted 20 acres of pistachios’ on the ranch, followed by 20 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After the initial success of the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, Dr. Frankel expanded his plantings and vineyard acreage in 1997, adding 80 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 acres of Zinfandel and 10 acres of Merlot. Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah and Viognier are the most recent additions to the vineyard. The Linne Valley is slightly sheltered, creating a unique microclimate with plenty of Paso Robles sunshine, but slightly less heat than other locations in the appellation. The Frankel estate grapes are cultivated to promote intense, varietal flavors that can then be sculpted in the cellar into a final artistic statement. Meticulous winemaking practices allow for wines that are full-bodied, rich, and expressive. Sculpterra Winery has combined wine and art with a wonderful line-up of wines and an original sculpture garden open free to the public during business hours and by appointment. The winery’s sculpture garden features larger-than-life works in bronze and granite by sculptor John Jagger. Dr. Frankel’s appreciation for sculpture began more than forty years ago while spending a summer traveling Europe. Hitchhiking Dr. Warren Frankel

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from Bergen, Norway through the fjords to Oslo, he stumbled upon Frogner Park, which exhibited the complete life collection of sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Dr. Frankel is now pleased to share his love of sculpture and wine with the public. The Winery Tasting Room and Sculpture Garden located just a few minutes from Paso Robles, is scheduled to open in late September and will offer visitors an exceptional wine and art experience. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Sculpterra wines are donated to the “His Healing Hands” foundation, a medical missionary organization. The organization sends medical missionary teams on short-term trips across the world to assist people of all ages, races and creed that need urgent medical care due to catastrophic events or extreme poverty. When time allows, Dr. Frankel enjoys riding the family horses through the vineyards with his wife, thankful for the beauty that graces his vineyards and for being able to make “Wine that Gladdens the Heart” to share with others. Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden is located at 5125 Linne Road in Paso Robles. The Winery Tasting Room and Sculpture Gardens are open Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter. From Highway 101 South, take the Spring St. exit and turn right onto Niblick Road. Go straight on Niblick Road until it turns into Sherwood Road, travel straight until the road turns into a right hand turn on Fontana Road. The road will then turn left and become Linne Road. Follow Linne Road for 2 miles and then turn right at the Sculpterra Winery signage. From Highway 101 North, take the 16th. St. 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 Niblick Road and Creston Road intersection, travel straight until the road turns into a right hand turn on Fontana Road. The road will then turn left and become Linne Road. Follow Linne Road for 2 miles and then turn right at the winery gates at the Sculpterra Winery signage. For more information, call 1-888-302-8881 or visit the website at www.sculpterra.com.

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Paso Robles ‘Taste of Downtown’ on Sept. 15 Offers A Saturday of Fine Cuisine, Music & Art On Saturday, September 15, the 10th Annual Taste of Downtown promises a superb culinary, artistic and musical experience in historic downtown Paso Robles. With the purchase of the $20 Taste of Downtown ticket booklet, participants will sample the creations of 35 local restaurants, a brewery, wineries, ice cream and coffee houses. They will be able to play Business Bingo, with the opportunity to win downtown shopping sprees, and offered free admission to an open-air concert. Downtown Paso Robles also will host the 6th annual Arte de Tiza on Saturday, September 15th. Sponsored by the Paso Robles Art Association, Mid-State Bank & Trust, Santa Lucia Bank, CoastHills Federal Credit Union and First Bank of San Luis

Obispo, the chalk-art celebration will offer a visual feast of chalk murals created by area artists on the sidewalk of Pine Street between 11th and 12th streets. Artwork will be in progress beginning at 8 a.m. the morning of the Taste. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket holders will stroll from eatery to eatery, sampling the cuisine of 35 fine dining establishments, wineries and brewery, some so new that locals may not have discovered them yet. Participating eateries and wine tasting for wineries located outside the downtown core will offer their creations in the park. The Taste ticket book also will contain a ticket to attend the concert at the bandstand featuring Up-In-The-Air in the park from 3 to 6 p.m. playing a variety of genres.

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In addition, 15 downtown merchants will participate in Business Bingo, with winners receiving $200, $100 and $50 shopping sprees. The bingo card is in the Taste of Downtown ticket booklet. Ticket holders should begin playing as soon as they purchase their booklets. The Taste of Downtown ticket books are available for only $20. Funds will benefit the Paso Robles Main Street Association free holiday promotions events. Taste booklets may be purchased at the Main Street office, located at 835 12th Street (Suite D, in the Norma’s Way alley), or by mail after contacting the association. For details, Taste ticket booklets or more information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 238-4103.

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Five Artists Vie For Last Slot In the 2007 Winery Music Awards Competition With three out of four semi-final winners now determined, the last group of unsigned, original music artists in the 2007 Winery Music Awards competition will compete for the final slot on Saturday, September 15 at Paso Robles’ Silver Horse Winery and a chance to advance to the final concert competition and win cash, prizes and a record deal. Two Wild Card winners will also advance to the final concert competition, to be held on October 7 at the outdoor amphitheatre at River Oak Hot Springs and Spa in Paso Robles. The five artists set to perform in front of a panel of accomplished professionals in the music and entertainment industries are: Fair Trade from Sacramento; Paper Tiger from San Francisco; Vanessa Van Spall from San Francisco; Holiday and The Adventure Pop Collection from San Diego; and Jane Bolduc from Los Angeles. Music genres for this round include rock, pop, acoustic and Americana. Of the pool of twenty industry judges, some notable names include Jon Anderson, of the legendary rock group, YES; Antonia Bennett, jazz singer and daughter of the great Tony Bennett; and Jake Hooker,

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composer one of rock’s greatest hits of all time, “I Love Rock and Roll.” Shannon Curtis from Los Angeles won the opening semi-final round in June. July’s semi-final winner was Dominic Castillo and the Rock Savants from San Luis Obispo. In August, the winner was Los Angeles-based Justin Hopkins. Current Wild Card artists, who did not win a semi-final round but earned the next two highest scores, overall, are Amber Norgaard of Tucson, Arizona, and Debra Arlyn of Portland, Oregon. Artist performances are judged in the categories of originality, musicianship and marketability to the prime wine-consuming market, men and women aged 25-54. Hosts 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, keep audiences entertained at each show with their personable charm, quick wit and engaging humor. 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, CA-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. Tickets for any of the remaining rounds of the Winery Music Awards concerts are available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or through http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Tickets are $40. More information is available at www.winerymusicawards.com.

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Foley Wine Group Acquires Firestone Vineyard The Firestone family recently announced the acquisition of Firestone Vineyard by the Foley Wine Group, which is owned by William P. Foley, proprietor of Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery and Lincourt Vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The acquisition includes the Firestone Vineyard and Prosperity Wines brands, along with the Santa Ynez Valley winery and 480 acres of land, inclusive of 380 vineyard acres. The Firestone family retains ownership of Curtis Winery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company and the new family winery in Paso Robles. The family is also retaining the Jarhead Red and Rock Hollow wine brands, as well as 400 acres of land in the Santa Ynez Valley,

inclusive of 215 vineyard acres. “This is a matter of the right person expressing interest at the right time for us,” said Brooks Firestone, founder of Firestone Vineyard. “Bill Foley is a neighbor and friend of ours, and we are confident that he will be a fine steward of the Firestone Vineyard legacy and tradition.” Firestone added, “While this was a tough and emotional decision for us, we are energized by the opportunity to more closely focus on our other winemaking and brewing enterprises on the Central Coast, including Curtis Winery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company and our new family winery in Paso Robles.” Firestone Vineyard will be enfolded into Foley’s small port-

folio of high-quality estate wineries. No significant changes are anticipated in the operations, staffing or distribution of Firestone Vineyard wines. “This is the first in a series of brand acquisitions with the goal of developing a multi-brand sales strategy,” Foley said. “Currently, we are also examining opportunities in Sonoma County, Napa County and the states of Oregon and Washington.” Firestone Vineyard was founded in 1972 as Santa Barbara County’s first estate winery. William Foley established his Lincourt Vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley in 1996 and opened Foley Estates Winery in the nearby Santa Rita Hills in 2005. The Firestone family’s relationship with Foley dates back 10 years, when Foley acquired the J. Carey Cellars property from the Firestone family in 1997, which became Lincourt Vineyards. Adam Firestone will continue in his role as co-proprietor of Firestone Walker Brewing Company. Andrew Firestone will continue to manage the family’s Paso Robles winery. He will direct the re-naming and rebranding of the winery in a manner that honors the family’s local winemaking traditions while incorporating new ideas and concepts. Chuck Carlson will continue in his role as winemaker of Curtis Winery, which is being retained by the Firestone family. Brooks Firestone will continue to serve his constituents as 3rd district supervisor for the County of Santa Barbara.

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KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS by Dave Wilcox

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red-tailed hawk swoops low then, catching an updraft, glides gracefully to the top of a brush-covered ridge that rises above a dry creek and provides the backdrop for Kenneth Volk Vineyards. The raptor’s screech is the only sound piercing the summer afternoon’s quiet on the east side of the Santa Maria Valley. Although Volk’s winery feels hidden, it is actually only a brief detour off the Foxen Canyon wine trail that links Los Olivos with the Santa Maria Valley. And any trip to sample wines created by Ken Volk is well worth navigating. Since starting Wild Horse Winery in Templeton more than 25 years ago, Volk has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the Central Coast’s premier winemakers. Using fruit cultivated at some of the prized vineyards of Santa Maria Valley and the Paso Robles area, Volk is producing a stable of wines that include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, along with less well-known varietals he refers to as “heirloom” wines. Volk purchased the old Byron winery and launched a number of renovations. He continues to refurbish the buildings, while the outdoor areas are a testament to his

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gardening skills and eye for landscaping. A picnic spot in the front is lushly landscaped with native plants that lure hummingbirds and butterflies. At the rear of the building are a couple of grassy areas – including one where a recent bocce ball match recently concluded – and shaded tables overlooking Tepusquet Creek, which runs dry most of the year. Again, native sages and other plants have replaced the poison oak that had covered the steeply pitched banks above the creek when Volk purchased the site. The tasting room is just that – not a gift www.winecountrythisweek.com

shop, not a deli, nor a bookstore. It’s a cozy, wood-paneled setting with a tile floor whose sole focus is the tasting bar, where recently guests sampled from a menu featuring seven varietals, ranging from a Chardonnay aged only in stainless steel to a medium-bodied Merlot. There was also a Negrette, one of the aforementioned heirloom wines Volk produces, a grape reminiscent of Pinot Noir and Syrah. Besides the Kenneth Volk Vineyards label, Volk also produces value-oriented wines under the Aqua Pumpkin label. Volk said he’s gearing up what he calls a “non-traditional” wine club for loyal customers. Instead of simply signing up club members and then shipping them a predetermined set of wines, Volk is establishing a program suited to each customer’s preferences. “I’d rather send the person what they really want.” Kenneth Volk Vineyards winery is located at 5230 Tepusquet Road west of Santa Maria. The tasting room is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a $5 tasting fee. There are detailed directions to the winery on Volk’s witty and informative website, www.volkwines.com, or you can call the winery at (805) 938-7896.

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Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour Weekend Set for October 19-21 Wineries Open Doors to Wine Enthusiasts During The Most Colorful Time Of The Year Paso Robles Wine Country, along California’s scenic Central Coast, is already gearing up for the pinnacle of the wine growing season – harvest. In preparation, the Alliance announced that the annual Paso Robles Wine

Country Harvest Wine Tour weekend will take place October 19, 20 and 21, 2007. This threeday celebration is a combination of individual events held at more than 100 wineries throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. Consumers are invited to attend winemaker dinners, special barrel tastings, harvest

demonstrations, special tours, art and musical appearances and much more. Check the website, www.pasowine.com, for a complete list of activities. Harvest is the most colorful time of the year when warm days and cool nights are abuzz with activity. The vineyards have changed color, blanketing the landscape in red and gold. Scents of ripened fruit surround you and the echos of celebration from a hard year’s work fill the air. The Alliance invites you to attend the upcoming Harvest Wine Tour, October 19, 20 and 21, 2007. 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 the last six years, the number of bonded wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country has more than tripled from 50 to 170, mostly due to an influx of boutique and small familyowned vineyards and wineries. The appellation’s burgeoning reputation has enticed well known California wineries from other wine regions, such as Firestone Vineyard and Turley Wine Cellars, to make sizeable investments in Paso Robles, and also seduced a number of winemakers from other countries eager to find New World applications for their winemaking skills. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.

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INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

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Recently, a friend of mine admitted that he knows nothing about wine or what makes one wine better than another. He was clearly frustrated that he could not communicate exactly what it is he likes or dislikes in a wine. When he tastes something that he does find appealing, the only descriptive word he can conjure up is “smooth.” I explained that learning to appreciate fine wine is a process that can take years. The good news is that it involves tasting a great number of wines. Unfortunately for him, he simply didn’t drink wine often enough to build a mental database of wines and their flavor profiles to draw comparisons among wines. The first requirement of a fine wine is to be true to the grape varietal and a key aspect in the appreciation of fine wine is learning to identify the characteristic flavors and components in the popular varietals – the individual fruit flavors, level of sweetness, acidity or tannin. Over time, you learn what to expect from a Cabernet Sauvignon versus a Pinot Noir, for example. And evaluating how they all play out on your palate is part of this step. Once you get comfortable with identifying varietal flavors and components, teach yourself to think about the wine’s individual personality, or style. When tasting, keep in mind contrasting descriptions like these; balanced or unbalanced components, lingering finish or short finish, powerful or bland, lively or dull, complex or onedimensional, elegant or plain, and don’t forget, – smooth or coarse. Ask yourself if any of these words describe the wine’s style, or think of some of your own. Then store your experience in your wine memory bank. The next time you taste a Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, think back to your impressions of previous tastings of Cabernets. Is your general impression better, worse or the same as most other Cabernets that you’ve tasted? To some, the steps of learning, confirming, and comparing may seem difficult, but it really is easier than it appears. If you taste with focus and frequency, you will eventually become more discriminating in your wine opinions and more eloquent than my good friend who finds his favorite wines to always be “smooth.”

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WestFest 2007 is the fourth annual Wine and Blues Festival, with major sponsorship from Hampton Inns and Suites, Grapeline Express, Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast, and Farm Credit West, Fog Catcher Inn and Best Western Fireside Inn, which is produced by the Hwy 46 West Wineries in Paso Robles, California. The event this year will be held Saturday, September 8th at Peachy Canyon Winery located off of Highway 46 West on Bethel Road. Your ticket entitles you to wine club discounts at all participating wineries for the entire weekend, and admission to the festival to hear Rockin’ Blues. The centerpiece of the weekend is the festival where each winery will pour their awardwinning wines. Your ticket also becomes your raffle number for great gifts including two six-liter wine bottles etched and hand-painted with the WestFest logo. Over three hundred guests coming from as far away as Washington State attended the first annual event. The event has limited seating and tickets are sold in advance by the participating wineries. Time, price, food and entertainment to be announced.

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

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Still Waters Vineyards – A Visit to the Ranch Paul Hoover might describe himself first and foremost as a farmer, but it is when he takes his love for growing things and applies it to the crafting of his award-winning wines for Still Waters Vineyards that his true genius is apparent. “I consider myself first a wine grower because I’m passionate about agriculture, but with winemaking I get to enjoy the entire process, from growing the finest fruit to seeing it to the end with the production of great wine. I want to stay small because I feel the hands-on approach allows you work with the wine during the whole process and really put my signature and touch on the wines. For example, it’s unusual for winery of my size to make twelve different types of wine including five whites.” As a graduate of nearby Cal Poly, Paul initially took his degree in agriculture and entered the resort and restaurant business. The call of the fields was strong, though and after a number of successful years in that business, Paul and his wife Patricia followed their hearts and bought a vineyard. The vineyard is located in an area with soils and climate perfect for growing premium wine grapes. The ranch sits high atop hills that slope gently from the north to the south, giving the vines the perfect exposure to the summer sun as it rises and sets over the Templeton Gap. The setting is also perfect for people. If it’s a glimpse of the magnificence of California that you seek, the breathtaking panoramic view of acres of lush vines and rolling, golden hills

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.

available at Still Waters Vineyards is second to none. This is truly a place of unsurpassed beauty and many of taken advantage of the setting for their weddings and parties. This is not your average tasting room either. Says Paul, “My resort background drew me to this site because of the unique opportunity to create both an indoor and outdoor setting for tasting room guests, which includes a picnic area underneath the 100-year-old olive grove from which we produce our gourmet Spanish olive oil.” On Sundays, Paul fires up the BBQ and offers tasty treats that pair perfectly with his bold reds. Visitors are also encouraged to help themselves to the fresh grown vegetables from Paul and Patricia’s garden. At Still Waters Vineyards you can truly taste, smell and witness the passion for growing things that has helped Paul and Patricia Hoover realize their dreams.

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

HANSEN VINEYARDS As a small boutique winery, we offer ultra-premium hand-made wines produced in small lots from our family-owned winery and vineyard. Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room and experience some serious wine, talk with the owner/winemaker and enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere. Friday-Sunday 11:30 am-5pm 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton 805-233-8412 www.hansenwines.com

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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

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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Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival’s 70th Year The theme for this year’s Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival “Harvesting Family and Friends.” The festival is held each year in the heart of the historic Village of Arroyo Grande, the perfect setting for turning back the hands of time. Located in the center of the Village is the Ag Pavilion, which will include booths and displays by many of the local farmers. The South County Historical Society will have members dressed in turn-of-the-century costumes and will have activities in and around the museum and Santa Manuela School House. When you walk through this area, it will be like stepping back in time. The Santa Manuela School House will be the site of the annual spelling bee. There’s also the annual costume contest, so everyone is encouraged to show up in western, harvest or turn-of-the century costumes. There is fun for all with a business decorating contest; baking, pie and canning contest; scarecrow contest; chili and salsa contests as well as vegetable decorating, biggest pumpkin, pie eating, nail driving and even cow chip throwing. Contests are held during the festival as well as the week leading up to the festival. And beware of the Harvest Festival Sheriff and her Deputy. Anyone caught not wearing a Harvest Festival button or dressed in period 1

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‘Corks & Canvas’ Pairs Local Wines and Fine Art to Benefit Sunrisers Lions and Santa Maria Arts Council The Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club and the Santa Maria Arts Council have partnered in a project to raise funds for both their vision and art programs. On September 9, Santa Maria Valley’s finest wineries will pair up with some of the region’s finest artists at beautiful Rancho Miranda, 2000 Cambridge Way, Santa Maria, for an afternoon of great food, entertainment, wine and art. Corks & Canvas will feature fine wines, delicious appetizers, entertainment, a silent auction and an opportunity to visit with exceptional local artists in a beautiful garden setting. The wine and art party will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. For tickets and more information call Peggy Greer at (805) 349-0443. Among the featured artists are Nat Fast, Jerry Stinn, Bill Shinn and

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Living History Festival at Elverhøj Museum of History & Art The Elverhøj Museum of History and Art celebrates Danish Days weekend with their annual Living History Festival. The museum is open for extended festival hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23. During the festival, exhibits come to life as volunteers demonstrate spinning and weaving in the museum’s Immigration-Era Room with its pre-industrial Danish artifacts. Bobbin lace makers will be on hand to answer questions while creating their intricate and exacting designs. Demonstrations will include knitting, carding and other fiber arts. For the first time, there will also be a special trunk show featuring Ekelund fine Swedish textiles.

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Christmas crafts such as woven paper hearts and paper stars. Completing this fun and educational weekend of activities are music and docentled tours of the museum’s historical, cultural and art exhibits. The Elverhøj Museum of History and Art is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang, two blocks south of Copenhagen Drive, just off of Second Street. The museum is open Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., or by appointment. There is no charge for admission. Suggested donation is $3. Members and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit the website at www.elverhoj.org or phone (805) 686-1211.

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Art from Scrap Event Highlights Diverse Artistic Talents

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Robertson, Dug Uyesaka and Patricia Chidlaw, as well as a tour of the David Bermant Collection of kenetic art. Proceeds benefit both the participating artists and Art From Scrap’s art and environmental education programs. Admission to the show and the September 15th reception is free to the public. The AFS Gallery is located upstairs at Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday until 6 p.m. For further information, call (805) 884-0459 x15.

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★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432

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Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289

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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

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 11-5 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 ★ 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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SAN LUIS OBISPO Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach 415 First St; 805-595-2632

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

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

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

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

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

★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 Talley Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 ★ Taste – San Luis Obispo 1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500

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

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

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

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

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

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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) By Appt X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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★ 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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Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc 805-736-9957

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Fr-Su 11-4:30 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30, Closed Tu X Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 ★ Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 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 Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su 12-5:30 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 ★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339

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L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N Alma Rosa – Buellton 201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090

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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 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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