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Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Robert Hall Winery
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SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

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TALLEY VINEYARDS
by Dave Wilcox
W hen the soil is part of your up-
bringing and your first job was
picking beans in the fields that your
grandfather first cultivated 61 years ago, then
it’s not surprising that Brian Talley talks about
the “character and soul” of the wines his vine-
yards produce.
They are qualities that evoke a wine’s
history, its bloodlines, qualities that linger
long after the final taste.
Brian Talley has nurtured that appreciation
of quality since he returned from UC Berkeley
and became general manager of Talley Vine-
yards. Now 43, Talley oversees a winery that
produces 30,000 cases annually bottled
under both the Talley Vineyards and Bishop’s
Peak labels.
A fan of French wines since working in a
wine shop during his college years, Talley and
winemaker Leslie Mead meld traditional
French techniques with California grapes to
produce elegant, subtle wines ideally suited
for pairing with food.
“We use an approach that is more expres-
sive of the vineyard,” said Talley, “so that a
wine’s personality comes from the vineyard,
as opposed to anything that we do in the
winery.”
The result are wines that shy away from
being overly fruity, tending to go better with
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food and to age well.
“We are really trying to have complete
control over every aspect of the process,” said
Talley, “from the time we put the stick in the
ground through to the bottling.”
Talley is particularly enthusiastic about a
pair of 2006 vintage bottlings that he said are
just now realizing their potential.
One is the 2006 Estate Pinot Noir, the
signature varietal of Talley Vineyards.
“It’s drinking really well right now,” noted
Talley. “When first released it was a little bit
tight, but it has really opened up.”
Made entirely with estate grapes grown in
the Arroyo Grande Valley – primarily from
Rincon Vineyard – the 2006 is a classical-style
Pinot Noir with an elegance that Talley said
expresses the characteristics of the vineyards.
Before bottling in February 2008, the wine
aged 15 months in 30 percent new French
oak.
Talley is also excited about the 2006
Oliver’s Vineyard Chardonnay, a vineyard
planted in 1991 by the Talley family in the
cooler Edna Valley. The wine was 100 percent
barrel fermented and aged sur lie 16 months
in French oak.
Oliver’s Vineyard is named for Talley’s
grandfather, who founded the family farming
business in 1948 on land he leased and
rented after moving from Santa Maria. Talley
Farms evolved into one of the top vegetable
growers in California and continues to thrive.
At the urging of Brian Talley’s father, Don,
the family started purchasing some of the
farmland in the late 1960s and acquired 270
acres in 1974 that now surrounds the Talley
tasting room and winery.
Vineyards weren’t exactly part of the orig-
inal vision, said Talley.
“The purchase included these hillside
pieces that we really didn’t know what to do
with,” he said, gesturing toward what is now
the western portion of Rincon Vineyard.
In the early 1970s, though, Edna Valley
began emerging as a viable viticultural region
with the planting of its first sizable vineyards.
Don Talley took note and spent the next
several years carefully analyzing the Arroyo
Grande Valley’s vineyard potential.
Convinced that both the soils and climate
suited the cultivation of premium wine
grapes, the Talleys in 1982 planted Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir emerged as
the winery’s stars, while Talley now grows
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and
Syrah on a vineyard the family owns in Paso
Robles.
Talley also introduced a second label,
Bishop’s Peak, with a more casual and relaxed
feel than the elegance of the Talley Vineyards
wines. Many of the Bishop’s Peak wines are
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bottled under screwcaps.

Wines bottled under the Bishop’s Peak label, said Talley, “deliver
great values using winemaking techniques we’ve developed here with
grapes that are less expensive.”
While Talley Vineyards wines focus on the Arroyo Grande and
Edna valleys, the Bishop’s Peak label reflects more of the Central Coast
region, using grapes grown from Santa Barbara County to Monterey
County.
No matter what the label, Talley said the winery is focused on
quality, from using sustainable farming practices, to the winemaking
and the tasting room and including how employees are treated.
Indeed, Brian Talley and his wife, Johnine, established in 2004 The
Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers, an endowment providing
grants to San Luis Obispo County organizations that assist agricultural
workers with health care, housing and educational services.
The program’s main fundraiser is the Mano Tinta (“red hand” in
Spanish) project. Mano Tinta wines are made using grapes, materials
and services that are all donated and 100 percent of the proceeds from
their sales benefit the fund.
As Talley says, “it’s all about quality.”
Talley Vineyards is a little more than five miles from the historic
Village of Arroyo Grande at 3031 Lopez Drive. The tasting room is
open daily and current releases of both Talley Vineyards and Bishop’s
Peak wines are part of the tasting menu. The tasting fee is $6. More
information is available by calling (805) 489-0446, or visiting the
website www.talleyvineyards.com.

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21st Annual Live Oak Music Festival

It’s the 21st Annual Live Oak
Music Festival, a three-day
concert and camping event held
every year on Father’s Day
weekend at the Live Oak Camp
Grounds, in the beautiful and
peaceful hills off Hwy 154, above
Santa Barbara. This year’s festival
will be held on June 19, 20 and
21, 2009. 100% of Live Oak
proceeds go to support San Luis
Obispo’s KCBX Public Radio, a
non-profit organization. also encourages an interest in and website at www.liveoakfest.org.
Live Oak Festival host Joe appreciation of fine arts and If ordered from the website ticket
Craven offers a line-up that issue-oriented news for the prices are: full festival adult
includes Grammy-winning Jim people of the community. tickets are $115, teen tickets $75
Lauderdale Bluegrass Band, The To see the complete three-day and children’s tickets $35. Day
Subdudes and Rodney Crowell concert line-up, and to order tickets are $35 for adults and
for a colorful mix of traditional, your tickets for the 2009 Live teens and $15 for children. For
folk, bluegrass, gospel, blues, Oak Music Festival, visit the details, call (805) 781-3030.
jazz, classical and world music.
Hone your rowdy barn dancing
skills Friday and Saturday
evening or partake in a music
workshop while the kids enjoy
supervised starlight story-time.
Live Oak, as it has become
affectionately known, is more
than just a music festival – it is an
experience rooted in music and
community. These two elements
together create a three-day
journey into a timeless place that
is far removed from work and
schedules. The festival features
an aural collage of live music
ranging from traditional, folk,
bluegrass and gospel, to blues,
jazz, classical and world music.
KCBX Public Radio was
founded in 1975 and is a listener
supported, non-profit organiza-
tion, serving the counties of San
Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
with interests in classical music,
jazz, alternative musical arts and
public affairs programs. KCBX

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT
The Casitas of Arroyo Grande
You don’t have to go back east to see fall Casitas and see a different world that is close
colors. Come see fall in the vineyards of the to home. Begin your day with a gourmet
Arroyo Grande and Edna Valleys. breakfast and relax and enjoy brisk fall morn-
Close to Los Angeles, San Francisco and ings and evenings.
the Central Valley, the vineyards of the Arroyo Be prepared for a delicious combination of
Grande and Edna Valleys give visitors a spec- hot and cold foods prepared by Tony. Breakfast
tacular taste of fall color. Right after crush, is delivered to your room at the time that
when the crowds are low, the vines dazzle with works best for you … they’ll make sure and
displays of yellow, gold and red leaves before find out your preference when checking in
resting for the winter. If you want more color and will work around your schedule.
than the vineyards provide, go to nearby See Fresh seasonal fruits, homemade breads or
Canyon and stop at one of the apple farms and yogurt, freshly roasted and ground coffee
enjoy fresh cider and more varieties of apples (both in room as well as served), tea, juice,
than you see at your local grocery. and a hot entrée are ready for your enjoyment.
Owners Pat and Tony Goetz always Some of Tony’s specialties are his crepes and
preferred staying at bed and breakfasts, farm- egg soufflés.
stays and boutique hotels where they could From the moment you arrive you know
meet great people and learn about the local you’re in a special place! The courtyard of the
haunts and happenings. Opening the Casitas of Casitas invokes the style and pace of life of
Arroyo Grande also allows them to share their another place and time.
passion for wine, the hidden gems that are The Casitas of Arroyo Grande is located at
often missed by travelers and love for lush 2655 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande. For more
gardens, yummy food and the nicest amenities. information, call (805) 473-1123 or go to
All of the rooms are very private, quiet, and www.the casitasofarroyogrande.com.
well appointed. Beautiful
fixtures and custom tile
work make for an elegant ATA S C A D E R O
and peaceful place to rest.
Each room has an
adjoining patio that takes
full advantage of the
outstanding beauty and
climate of the California
Central Coast
The “Little Houses”
feature a full private bath,
patio with garden or valley
views, DirecTV with HBO,
Bose stereo with iPod ARROYO GRANDE
port, complimentary Wi-
Fi and features sumptuous
bedding with Ralph
Lauren duvets and 400-
thread Pima cotton sateen
sheets. All rooms also
have their own wood
burning fireplace.
Come stay at The

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ROBERT HALL WINERY
A ‘Hallmark’ for Paso Robles
T
ucked into the hillside east of Paso Robles, along Cali-
fornia’s enchanting Central Coast, lies a dream 40 years
in the making. An entrepreneur with tremendous busi-
ness acumen, Robert L. Hall has built a world-class winery
which has become a landmark for the Paso Robles community.
During a family trip to France in the late ’70s, Robert
visited the Rhône valley and was captivated by the winery
lifestyle of farming, crafting wine and the pairing of wine with
food. Robert began developing his idea for a premium-
producing vineyard and winery in the early-’80s, and
ventured west with the goal of visiting each of California’s
wine appellations to explore the optimum growing
conditions for the production of premium wine grapes,
specifically the Rhône varieties he had enjoyed so
much. In the early-’90s, Robert and Margaret discov-
ered the perfect terroir in the Paso Robles appellation.
Featuring soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm
days and cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural
conditions were ideal to the development of the
enological characteristics he was seeking to produce.
“Home Ranch” was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the
“Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined the Hall
Ranch enclave.
Robert Hall Winery has achieved Sustainability in
Practice (SIP)™ Certification for its vineyards. As
true stewards of the land, environmental sustain-
ability is practiced to conserve natural resources.
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Measures practiced include resource
management thru the preservation of native
oak trees on the Hall Ranch, energy and
water conservation thru the recycling and
treatment of waste water for vineyard and
landscape irrigation, use of a natural pumice,
diatomaceous earth and organic compost tea in the vineyard as
well as cover crops, beneficial insects and permaculture
gardens.
In July 2001, Robert Hall welcomed Winemaker Don
Brady to Robert Hall Winery. A native of Texas, Don began
working in the wine industry while a student at Texas Tech
University, continuing his career path with Texas wineries
prior to moving to California. Don received honors by his
industry peers by receiving the International Wine and
Spirits “Wine of America” award, as well as recognition
by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance in partner-
ship with the Independent Grape Growers of Paso
Robles and San Luis Obispo Vintners Association as the
“Winemaker of the Year” in 2006. Don says his “goal is
to capture the essence of the vineyard as well as
enhance the quality of wine by getting the best product
possible out of each vine.” Robert Hall Winery is most
known their Cabernet Sauvignon, in addition to their
Rhone wines – the Blanc de Robles, Viognier, Rosé de
Robles, Rhône de Robles, Syrah, Grenache and Pape de
Robles
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The Robert Hall Winery tasting room has a tremendous selection

of award-winning wines available for tasting. Open daily, the Hospi-
tality Center is a destination for wine enthusiasts. Guided Educa-
tional Tours are available and include a tour of the state-of-the-art
winemaking facility and 19,000 square feet of underground wine
caverns – the largest on the Central Coast. Enjoy a barrel tasting as
you learn about the winemaking process from the vine to the glass.
The winery also hosts special events throughout the year including
food and wine seminars, outdoor concerts, weddings and private
celebrations.
Today, Robert and Margaret have established very solid roots in
ever-growing wine community of Paso Robles. Robert Hall Winery is
the result of an old-fashioned work ethic combined with traditional
winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and a team of
dedicated professionals. Robert invites all to drop by for a visit to
discover the essence of Paso Robles.

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Discover Lakeside Wine Tasting on the Central Coast
Saturday, June 27th, 4 to 8 pm
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is turning heads this year as
the Central Coast’s premier outdoor evening wine tasting event. Now
in its 14th year, the festival has grown into an evening affair to take
advantage of Atascadero’s warm summer evenings all while hosting
more than 70 amazing Central Coast wineries, showcasing gorgeous
work from local plein air and fine artists and featuring incredible
cuisine from local restaurants. And, knowing that a little value goes a
long way in today’s economy, the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is
an amazing price for any wine enthusiast: a notable $35 in advance at
www.atascaderowinefestival.com and only $40 at the door.
The festival was created by a local volunteer committee in 1995 to
support local city projects including the Charles Paddock Zoo and
over the years has raised more than $100,000. Committee Chair,
Barbie Butz is a founding volunteer and states, “We love that the local
wineries and business communities are such great supporters of the
only zoo in San Luis Obispo County.” Pati Coelho of Adelaida Cellars
in Paso Robles affirms that they love the cause behind the event
stating, “Our general manager has a very big heart when it comes to
animals and loves that proceeds are going to
the zoo.”
This wine event that many people have
come to love has undergone other exciting
changes as well. The logo image has been
updated and includes a small name change.
“By adding Lakeside into the event name, the
committee felt it would paint a picture at a
glance for all to envision. We are the only lake-
side wine tasting event on the Central Coast and wanted to make that
more prominent,” said Butz. “While wine tasters stroll by the lake,
plein air artists will be hard at work painting the beautiful scene.
Wine, food and art are a natural combination; add the lakeside setting
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and its pure magic.”
With the time of the event being pushed to the evening from 4
to 8 p.m. the wineries and event goers avoid the possibility of
pouring and drinking wine in hot summer weather, at the same
time taking advantage of Atascadero’s warm,
summer nights. “The response from the
wineries has been phenomenal,” stated Gail
Kudlac, winery coordinator. “They are excited
about the time change and believe that the
evening temperatures will lend a more
comfortable atmosphere and hope it will
attract more wine tasters.”
Katy Smith of Firestone Vineyard in Paso
Robles stated she looks forward to the more intimate and artistic
setting of this festival also, which sets it apart from other large wine
tasting events saying, “It’s a beautiful location and lets me be more
interactive with the tasters.”
Festival goers will embark on a wine and culinary adventure served
up by some of the best local restaurateurs on the Central Coast, who
will not only serve their finest cuisine but will offer their wine pairing
expertise as well. To satisfy the festival goers wine-and-dine appetite,
local restaurants like Hush Harbor, 10th Street Grill, Golden China,
The Guest House, Mr. C’s Catering, Level 4, Colby Jack and Central
Coast Cooks will be selling their delicious delectable’s throughout the
event.
As usual the festival comes alive with the dancing tunes of the
Mighty Croon Dogs. So don’t miss this fabulous, artistic, lakeside,
evening, dancing, eating and drinking, wine tasting event!
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival takes place at Atascadero
Lake Park, Saturday, June 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. A free shuttle provided
by Wine Country Charters will be available from the Sunken Gardens
in downtown Atascadero. For more information, visit the website at
www.atascaderowinefestival.com.
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 Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
Which wines are best for barbecues?
Summer grilling triggers two types of wine in my mind. First
there are the crisp, dry or semi-dry, white and rosé wines that really
satisfy when served very chilled. You may not think of wine as
necessarily a thirst quencher, but some true rosé wines, made dry,
and most often originating from France, can be quite refreshing.
The other wine style that comes to mind for barbecues is richly
flavored reds like Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. The reason:
barbecue sauce that usually smothers grilled chicken or ribs. I like
the combination of the sweet and spicy flavor in the sauce with the
full body and rich, dark fruitiness of these wines.
I’ve been a big fan of Syrah for the past few years but lately I have
grown pretty fond of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel as well. Each have
an exotic fruitiness with a spicy edge but the Petite Sirah has an
additional boldness to it that can be jarring, but in a good way.
Zinfandel tends to have brighter fruit, and an alcohol level upward
of 17%
Of course, when it comes to wine and food I always state that
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your personal preference takes precedent over any suggestions I
make. If you only drink Merlot, for example, then that’s what you
should drink. But, if you’re in the mood to explore, try Syrah, Petite
Sirah and Zinfandel the next time you are having barbecued beef,
ribs, sausages and alike.
If the robustness of these wines is not your style, Pinot Noir is a
good wine to serve when you need to satisfy many different palates,
even at a barbecue. It can pair well with grilled fish and mild red
meats served without rich sauces. Another is Beaujolais from
France. It is light enough to go with summer salads (and can even
be served slightly chilled) and filled with bright, cherry-like fruit.
Great without food, too.
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma Wine Country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge
from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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Paso Robles Rotary 11th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff
The Paso Robles Rotary Club has received commitments from 27
wineries to participate in this year’s Winemakers’ Cookoff. That is
90% (ninety percent) of the Cookoff’s annual 30 winery participant
target. The ninety percent plateau reached this year is almost six
weeks ahead of previous years’ commitment sign ups. Commitments
received to date include: founding Cookoff participant, Eberle
Winery; recent Cookoff award winners, Mitchella Vineyard and
Winery, Midnight Cellars and Arroyo Robles Winery; and Cookoff
newcomers, Chronic Cellars, Cinquain Cellars and Sculpterra Winery
and Vineyard.
“To have 27 of our 30 available winery slots filled this early in the
planning effort of our August 8th Cookoff speaks highly of the great
level of support we have received from the area’s wineries as well as
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the growing popularity of our event,” said Doug Mondo, the 2009
Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff Chair.
A complete list of the 27 wineries currently committed to the 2009
Winemakers’ Cookoff includes: Ancient Peaks Winery, Arroyo Robles
Winery, Bianchi Winery, Cass Winery, Chronic Cellars, Cinquain
Cellars, Clautiere Vineyard, Clayhouse Vineyard, D'Anbino Cellars,
Eberle Winery, Halter Ranch Vineyard, Hammersky Vineyards,
Martin & Weyrich Winery, Midnight Cellars, Mitchella Winery,
Mondo Cellars, Peachy Canyon Winery, Pomar Junction, Rio Seco
Vineyards, Rotta Winery, Sculpterra Winery, Silver Horse Winery,
Stacked Stone Cellars, Sylvester Winery, Thunderbolt Winery, Whale-
bone Cellars and York Mountain Winery.
In its brief history, the Paso Robles Winemakers’ Cookoff has
become one of Paso Robles’ most-popular wine, food and music
events. It is also one of its most unique featuring the culinary talents
of 30-plus local winemakers rather than the merits of their wines.
Winemakers pair their culinary creations with their finest wines and
compete for both Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards the day
of the event. Since the first Winemakers’ Cookoff in 1999, proceeds
from the Winemakers’ Cookoff have been deposited in the Rotary’s
Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation building a perpetual fund that
has enabled the Paso Rotary Club to award a scholarship total
approaching $230,000. For more information, go to the Winemak-
ers’ Cookoff website at www.winemakerscookoff.com.
Experience the Fourth of July
Celebration at Firestone Vineyard
Treat yourself to some all-American barbecue on July 4 from
6 to 10 p.m with watermelon, apple pie and live music from The
Martin Paris Band. Play horseshoes and taste Firestone Vineyard
wine.
Please bring blankets and chairs to relax on the lawn and
watch the fireworks show.
Tickets are $45, $35 for wine club members; kids ages six to
20 are $12, ages five and under are admitted free. For tickets, call
(805) 591- 8050 or email ksmith@firestonewine.com
The new Paso Robles winery, which opened in early 2007,
occupies an 8.5-acre estate at the corner of Highway 46 East at
2300 Airport Road in Paso Robles. Here, you can sample Paso
Robles-grown Bordeaux varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot and delicate white wines from Santa Barbara County.
The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the
last tasting served at 4:45 p.m. The tasting fee is $4 per person
or $8 to include a keepsake logo glass.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
ROBIN’S RESTAURANT by Charles Neave
Sometimes a place just fits. You know it by looking at it, you
know as soon as walk up the path and in the door that this is a
spot that simply belongs right where it is, doing exactly what it
is doing. That, in a word or two, would describe the Cambria
restaurant known fondly – and to many – as Robin’s Restaurant.
Located in a charming and nicely weathered old home in this
historic seaside town, they offer an eclectic menu that has
pleased locals and visitors since they opened their doors in
1985. The interior (with its fireplace) and the spacious, multi-
leveled heated deck surrounded by flowers
and vines are a bit eclectic as well, and it all
blends together to match the setting, just as from around the world. If that is not
owner Shanny Covey intended it to be: what eclectic means, then we are looking
warm, informal, comfortable and unique. at different dictionaries. But, it all
And it should be noted that those gardens somehow works, and wonderfully so.
are the perfect setting for a small reception. Then there is the extensive wine list,
So how to define “eclectic” when it comes which while pretty straightforward also
to menus? Well, how about “Thursday Night has more than a few surprises. All of
Sushi Night.” Or lobster enchiladas, which makes a visit to this charming part
Tandoori chicken, salmon bisque, Vietnamese lumpia, of the coast an even more enjoyable journey.
Malaysian green curry, pork osso buco and a juicy Angus beef Robin’s Restaurant is open daily, for lunch from 11 a.m. to
burger with white cheddar and grilled sweet onions. All on the 4:45 p.m. and for dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on
same menu. Then there’s the monthly Prix Fixe Dinners on the Friday and Saturday). There are brunch specials on Sunday
second Friday of each month that feature different flavors until 3 p.m. They are in Cambria at 4095 Burton Drive.
For more information on the restaurant, their catering
services or to make reservations call (805) 927-5007. Their
C AYUCOS website is www.robinsrestaurant.com.

HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP SAN LUIS OBISPO

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast.
Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu, hand-
selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting. Offering a MAMA'S MEATBALL
wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats and vege-
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seasonal menus by using only the finest and
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805-544-0861
CAMBRIA
NOVO RESTAURANT
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage
exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic
flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years.
We also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events. mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
bles and savory meats. Explore.
Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007

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Sylvester Winery Holds Summer Concert Series
to Fund Pullman Train Restoration Project
The backdrop to Sylvester Winery’s new
event center and Wine Park are three vintage
Pullman railcars that date back to 1947.
During the heyday of American travel-train
tourism, Pullman train cars were the ultimate
in luxury. Travel by Pullman meant freshly
prepared gourmet meals, chandeliers, lamps
with silk shades and porters who polished
your shoes while you slept.
Sylvester’s Pullman was originally a set of
five. Two of Sylvester’s cars became Il Treno,
a gourmet restaurant in Vernon, California.
The other three rest amongst the winery’s
vineyard and Wine Park and are open to the
public. These cars have remained
untouched since they came to Sylvester in
1995.
Sylvester’s Summer Sunset Concert Series
begins a new effort by the winery to bring
these cars back to their former glory. These
concerts are open to the public. Tickets are
$15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Members of Sylvester’s wine club, the
FLOCK, will have exclusive access to the
VIP Club Car. The Club Car consists of
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Concert Dates
• June 28th, 5:30-8:30pm
Bluegrass with Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys
A five-piece, bluegrass-injected conglomerate
• July 11th, 5:30-8:30pm
Rock/Jazz/Blues with Dan Curcio & Friends
Groove rock with an eclectic mix of instruments such as;
harmonica, mandolin, slide guitar and upright bass
• July 18th, 5:30-8:30pm
Reggae with Resination
A nine-piece roots, rock, reggae machine emitting
eclectic sounds of jazz, soul, reggae, funk and blues
• August 8th, 5:30-8:30pm
Jazz with the Tipsy Gypsies
A Gypsy Jazz Quartet – easily accessible, old timey sonic
texture spiced up with some edgy lyrics and modern
influences
• September 5th – 3- 9pm
World Music Festival featuring Calinambe,
Zongo All Stars and a special surprise headliner
Calinambe – an entrancing mix of “World Fusion”
with a tremendous influence from the improvisational
aspects of jazz and indigenous music from all over the
planet
Zongo All Stars – high-energy dance music blend they
call “CaliCubano”
Sylvester’s Observation Car, The Joseph
Pulitzer and the patio and lawn area
surrounding it.
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Highlights of this summer’s concerts
include Dan Curcio & Friends performing on
Saturday, July 11. Come relax in the lush
Wine Park while listening to rock, blues and
jazz. The sounds of Dan Curcio & Friends is
best defined as groove rock with an eclectic
mix of instruments such as harmonica,
mandolin, slide guitar and upright bass. They
offer a positive, high-energy show that
appeals to many different musical tastes and
backgrounds.
On Saturday, July 18, come relax in in the
Wine Park while listening to Resination – a
nine piece roots, rock and reggae machine
that is taking the reggae community by storm.
Emitting eclectic sounds of jazz, soul, reggae,
funk and blues, it is no wonder why Resina-
tion makes any crowd demographic stop and
dance in their spot.
For tickets or more information on
upcoming concerts, visit the website at
www.sylvesterwinery.com.
Sylvester Vineyards & Winery is located
at 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles,
just four miles off of Highway 46 East.
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Mark Your Calendars! Paso Robles Olive Festival, August 22

The 6th Annual Paso is welcome to enter the cooking contest and/or submit recipes for
Robles Olive Festival, a our future Olive Festival Cookbook.
Paso Robles Main Street The Cooking Contest Awards are sponsored by Spice Hunter.
Association event, will Entry forms available online, www.pasoolivefestival.com or from the
be held Saturday, Main Street office by calling (805) 238-4103.
August 22, from 10 a.m. There will be music and free olive oil ice cream. Enjoy arts and
to 5 p.m., at Paso Robles crafts vendors, children’s activities and much more.
Downtown City Park. “The last five years, the popularity of this event has proved that
Olive oil and olive people want to learn more about olives and olive oil, and that a
vendors, both locally festival makes it fun for the whole family,” said Gary Brown, owner
and outside the county, of We Olive and a member of the Main Street Association Olive
will feature their prod- Festival committee.
ucts along with free For more information contact Paso Robles Main Street Association
tasting, tasting seminars, at (805) 238-4103 or visit www.pasoolivefestival.com.
cooking demonstrations,
and a head-to-head chef
cook-off in the outdoor
kitchen stadium.
Local wineries and
breweries will be feature
tastings for a fee.
There will be an olive-inspired cooking contest and delicious
olive-inspired food sold in the Olive Festival Culinary Row. Anyone

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MIDLIFE CRISIS WINERY
Crisis Averted
by Michael Cervin
I
f you haven’t had your own midlife crisis
yet, just wait. It seems to happen to all of
us, albeit at different times in our lives with
decidedly different results. When Jill and
Kevin Mittan had theirs, the response was not
to buy gadgets or travel the world, they opted
to start a winery. “Most people satisfy their
daydreams and restlessness with a great vaca-
tion or a Corvette and are over their midlife
crisis,” said Jill. “We, unfortunately, couldn’t
settle for anything that simple.” Given the fact
that the Mittan’s still reside in Los Angeles, this
is certainly a time-consuming proposition.
They are busy with their day jobs in the post-
production world of film and television in
Hollywood. They drive the three hours each
weekend to tend to their wines in Paso Robles,
or manage the tasting room, or pour at various
events throughout California. “We are the
winemakers, the cellar workers, the bottling
line as well as the marketing and sales staff,”
Jill mentioned. “Just to let you know, we are
not totally crazy. We come to winemaking
with real training and knowledge and have
been making wine for several years as amateur
winemakers,” she mentioned. “We studied at
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UC Davis and with a commercial winemaker
in Camarillo and spent time with winemakers
and grape growers throughout the Central
Coast,” she went on to say. Their “garage
wines” have racked up an impressive number
of awards from diverse competitions
including the California State Fair, Florida
State International Wine Competition, and
prestigious competitions in Dallas, San Diego
and San Francisco.
Part of the impetuous for beginning the
winery was the death of Jill’s college roommate
and best friend of 25 years. “I began to ques-
tion the past, the present and the future,” Jill
said. Hence the reason to do something, “that
was totally ours.” Though they had been
amateur winemakers for a number of years,
even to the point of building a mini winery in
their garage, events conspired to force them to
identify their goals and create a tangible aspect
out of it. “Wine is real and we can hold those
bottles in our hands and tell people that we
made this,” Jill confessed. And therein is the
simple truth, we all long to create something
by hand, something that is from us, from our
souls. Our dreams may vary but there is a need
to leave a part of ourselves behind. They chose
Paso because, as Jill put it, “We loved the area
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when we came to visit as wine tourists. It was
still a laid-back wine region where winemakers
and growers all helped each other out. It was
also affordable and within striking distance of
L.A. each week.”
Their tasting room is covered with consign-
ment art and boasts large windows and a
black-and-white stripped awning. There are a
few tables to relax at while tasting. Nothing
sells for more than $25 and the majority of
their wines are less than $20. They don’t have
a winery building or own a vineyard … yet.
They hope to eventually build a sustainable
winery on land they own off Highway 46 East.
If their future efforts resemble anything like
what they have accomplished since 2004,
when they founded Midlife Crisis Winery, the
fulfillment of their dreams will only be a matter
of time. And what better way to contemplate
your own dreams than by sampling some of Jill
and Kevin’s eclectic wines, including
Sangiovese, Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel
and Syrah
Visit their tasting room at 1244 Pine St.,
Paso Robles. They are open from 10:30 a.m. to
6 p.m., Thursday through Monday. For addi-
tional information, call (805) 237-8730 or go
to www.midlifecrisiswinery.com.
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Lavender Festival, July 11

The 1st Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival, a Paso Robles
Main Street Association event in conjunction with the Central Coast
Lavender Growers Association, Inc., will be held Saturday, July 11,
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paso Robles Downtown City Park.
Lavender growers and lavender product vendors, both locally and
outside the county, will feature their products along with free
sampling and tastings, distilling and demonstrations and entertain-
ment for the children. There will also be live music, arts and crafts,
and information vendors. Spaces are available by calling (805) 238-
4103.
“Lavender farming is becoming a fast-growing, agricultural
industry that features organic farms, healthy products and organic
culinary products. A festival of this type is a great way to involve the
entire family in the versatility of this miracle plant,” said Lila Avery-
Fuson, owner of Central Coast Lavender Farm and Chairperson for
the First Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival.
For more information, contact Paso Robles Main Street Associa-
tion at (805) 238-4103 or visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.com.

Pinot & Paella Festival, May 31

The Templeton Community Park is the stage for the 6th Annual
Paso Pinot and Paella Cook-off on Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 5 p.m.
The area’s best chefs cook unique paella recipes, paired with wine from
Paso Robles Pinot Noir producers. All proceeds benefit Children’s Arts,
Theater and Music Programs in San Luis Obispo County
The 6th Annual Pinot and Paella Festival will feature delights of the
Spanish beat, paella, live music and dance. 20 Pinot Noir Producers
from Paso Robles complement the Paella prepared by 15 local chefs.
This year’s festival will include live music by Incendio, and a Salsa
dance exposition will delight attendees and get them moving on the
dance floor!
Last years event raised $30,000 for Children’s Arts, Theater &
Music programs in San Luis Obispo County and this year is expected
to sell out once again.
Tickets are $65 and include a commemorative Reidel glass and
plate, and are on sale through www.pinotandpaella.com.

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SLO WINE & GRILL AFFAIR

A Perfect Balance of Grill & Grape
Second Year of Celebration community through the work of ABOUT T-MHA building a framework for
Features Ten Local Wineries, Transitions – Mental Health Transitions – Mental Health community re-entry through
Ten Grilled Sensations Association. Association is a non-profit orga- personal empowerment and
Come for a day of grill-and- Tickets to the event are $30 nization that helps children and hands on experience.
grape mastery on the historic per person and can be adults live, work and grow in For 30 years, T-MHA has
Filipponi Ranch, Saturday, June purchased by phone at (805) the community. T-MHA operates been dedicated to providing
6th from noon to 4 p.m. at Per 541-5144, ext. 174. 27 programs at more than 35
housing, employment, case
Bacco Cellars, Calle Joaquin, San Parking is free. A shuttle will locations that reach over 2,000
be available. management and life-skills
Luis Obispo. people and 1,500 families in San
Per Bacco Cellars, Edna For more information, or to Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara support to mentally ill adults, at-
Valley Vineyard, Baileyana and purchase tickets, call (805) 541- counties. The emphasis of T- risk youth and homeless adults.
tangent, Salisbury Vineyards, 5144, ext. 174, or visit the event MHA’s many services is to teach For more information, visit
Sextant Wines, Claiborne and website at www.T-MHA.org. vital independent living skills, www.T-MHA.org.
Churchill, Wood Winery, Filip-
poni Ranch Cellars and Pozo
Valley will create delectable bites
of signature grilled dishes paired
with their own, select wines. A
panel of local celebrity judges
will be on hand to pick the best
food and wine pairing. Atten-
dees will also be treated to live
music, art and samples of
gourmet chocolate, olive oil and
breads from local vendors.
Proceeds from this event
support mental health in the

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What’s Happening in Santa Maria Valley Wine Country

Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Hosts Free Vineyard Walk Series
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country will be hosting a series of free
vineyard walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley. If you drive by
vineyards and wish you were able to jump out of your car and take a
stroll through the lush rows of grapevines, now is your chance. On the
second Saturday of each month, through October, a different Santa
Maria vineyard manager, or winemaker, will lead a tour of their vine-
yard starting at 10 a.m., discussing the current state of the vineyard
and how they manage the vines. The tours will provide a first-hand
look at different viticulture techniques and stages of grapevine growth.
All vineyard walks are free to the public; a great way to get some fresh
air, exercise and education without emptying the pocketbook. With
the money saved, why not treat yourself to a wine tasting or bottle of
wine for a picnic in the country? Take a break from the city and savor
authentic wine country. For more information, send an email to
info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com or call 1-866-480-5194.
LOCATIONS AND DATES:
• June 13th: Kenneth Volk Vineyards
• July 11th: Riverbench
• August 8th: Costa de Oro Saturday, May 30: Annual Night in the Vineyard – 4-10pm
• September 12th: tbd The Historic Ontiveros Adobe, Bien Nacido Vineyards
• October 10th (harvest!): Bien Nacido Vineyards
This is a FUNdraising event that benefits Blochman PTA and
Blochman Union School District. This year the majority of funds
raised are going towards playground modernization.
Benefit dinner and auction features “Ultimately Fine” Appetizers
donated by Cathy and Rick Mason of Chef Rick’s. Premium wines will
be showcased from local vintners.
Cash prizes include $5,000 grand prize (winner need not be
present). $100 includes two dinners and entry. For more information,
contact Dayna Hammell, cdhammell@msn.com or (805) 937-4350
Sunday, May 31: Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Fundraiser Dinner &
Wine Tasting – 4-6:30pm, Fiamme Restaurant, Thousand Oaks
This is a three-course dinner and wine-tasting fundraiser for the
Thousand Oaks Philharmonic. Wine tasting is sponsored by the Santa
Maria Valley Wine Country. Fiamme Restaurant is at 3731 E. Thou-
sand Oaks Blvd. in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks. Price is $40. For
more information, contact Cynthia Rivetti at cyn459@aol.com or
(805) 878-6551.
Saturday, June 20: Winemaker, Cheese and Barrel Tasting – 12-4pm
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Come hangout and taste wine with winemaker, Chuck Ortman.
Ortman’s winemaking career extends more than 40 years, during
which he cultivated his signature “Ortman style” of winemaking. This
casual event will include wine and cheese pairing as well as a barrel
tasting. Benchmark Wine Club members are free, not-yet-members
are $10 without glass, $15 with glass. For more information, call
(805) 937-8340 or email info@riverbench.com.

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July 16-18 – 6th Annual California Wine Festival
Now in it’s 6th year, the California Wine
Festival has expanded to three days of wine
events scheduled for July 16-18 in
picturesque Santa Barbara. “We’re expecting a
great festival this year, Director Don Fritzen
said. “We’ve rolled back our ticket prices to
2005 levels so our wine-loving guests can
afford to come this year, bring their friends
and have a wonderful time.” Organizers are
expecting a wide variety of wineries from
every wine region in California to pour at the
three events, plus regional microbreweries,
some imported wine representatives and even
vodka and tequila tasting exhibitors. We’re
also working hard to attract the best local and
regional restaurants and food purveyors from
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around the country. Of course, live musical
entertainment has been lined up at all three
events to provide an exciting soundtrack to
this outdoor extravaganza.
A new evening of premium wine tasting,
great food and music that reflects Santa
Barbara’s Spanish colonial roots has been
added. “We wanted to create a new event that
would appeal primarily to local wine lovers.
The new event, called “Old Spanish Nights,”
is on a Thursday and will attract locals more
than the weekend events.” Kami Fritzen said.
“We think the old De La Guerra Adobe
Courtyard is the perfect venue for this event.
We wanted a location that would reflect the
colorful history of Santa Barbara’s Spanish
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roots,” said Don Fritzen. “This venue is in the
heart of the historic Spanish center of down-
town Santa Barbara and will add an authentic
look and feel to the theme.” Santa Barbara
County wineries will be featured at the tasting
along with local restaurants and caterers who
will supply Spanish themed food samples,”
Kami added. Classic Spanish dancers, flashy
flamenco dancers and traditional live Spanish
music will provide the entertainment for this
memorable evening.
“Old Spanish Nights is intentionally early
in the evening,” Fritzen continued, “so we can
promote dining out at local participating
restaurants after the event. We’re giving our
guests discount coupons to promote dining
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Adds Third Event to the Mid-Summer Festivities!
and “wine-ing” at local restaurants during this tough year, especially
those that support the California Wine Festival by pouring wine and
giving away delicious food samples at our festival,” Fritzen concluded.
Tickets are available at www.californiawinefestival.com, local wine
shops, Arlington Theater box office and Santa Barbara Axxess office.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 16, 5:30-8 p.m. – “Old Spanish Nights” is a
celebration of local wines, foods and music true to Santa Barbara’s
Spanish roots. The historic De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard, site of the
original Spanish fiestas in Santa Barbara, will provide the perfect
setting for this exciting evening of wine and food festivities. Local
wineries will showcase their world-class wines accompanied by a
spicy array of Spanish appetizers. Colorful Flamenco and Spanish
dancers, accompanied by blazing guitars and bands will provide
entertainment throughout the event. A wine-and-dine promotion
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encourages attendees to extend their evening by dining in Santa
Barbara after the event.
Friday, July 17, 6:30-9 p.m. – VIP Rare & Reserve Wine
Tasting, limited to just 400 lucky ticketholders, this is the toughest
ticket in town. California’s best winemakers dust off their rare and
reserve level bottles in a wine lovers fantasy night of sipping the “good
stuff!” Some wines being poured are no longer in distribution, some
are proprietor’s reserves and end-of-vintage wines. A Champagne
reception greets guests who may be treated to Napa trophy Cabs, rare
bottles from Sonoma, the Sierras, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
and more. Top regional chefs will serve hot and cold appetizers while
live Latin fusion jazz keeps things super cool. The charming old-world
carousel at Chase Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for this
romantic summer night under the stars.
Saturday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Beachside Food & Wine
Fest – This ever-popular event has become a midsummer tradition in
Santa Barbara and gets under way at 11 a.m. for VIP and Gold Pass
holders – and high noon for regular ticket holders. Thousands of wine
lovers will hit the sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun,
wine, food and music. Literally hundreds of premium California wines
are served up along with the best of the regional microbreweries, local
top chefs and food purveyors and vendors of all things related to wine.
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23rd Annual Ojai Wine Festival, June 14 at Lake Casitas

The spectacular Ojai Wine Festival takes place Sunday, June 14, $3 handling charge per order.), by phone at 1-800-648-4881 or at
from 11:50 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the shores of scenic Lake Casitas. Ojai’s Attitude Adjustment Shoppe in the Ojai Valley Shopping Center,
The annual event attracts some 3,000 attendees each year. “You can’t (805) 646-1109. The deadline for purchasing advance tickets online,
beat the combination of fantastic wine, beer, food, live music, dancing by fax or phone is Friday, June 12th at 5 p.m. Purchased tickets will
and fun in such a beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Casitas” said not be mailed out. Pick up your tickets with your payment confirma-
John Kenyon, President of the sponsoring Rotary Club of Ojai-West. tion slip at the Will Call booth the day of the event. Groups of twenty
Wine Festival Chief Administrator, Angela May, stated “We had 38 participants or more receive a discounted price of 10%. Call 1-800-
wineries pouring more than 170 wines, participating in our event in 648-4881 for details.
2008. There was a wonderfully diverse selection of varietals to choose Adult advance tickets are $30. Regular adult admission the day of
from. We expect to have more wineries attend this year.” Tickets are the event is $40. The ticket price includes admission, all entertainment,
limited and she advises buying tickets online now. Information from a souvenir wine glass and ten wine-tasting tickets – to be redeemed at
last year’s event can be found at www.ojaiwinefestival.com. the wine or beer tasting booths.
Ten popular restaurants will offer tasty food at reasonable prices. Non-drinking tickets for guests
Guests may dine and sip wine at shaded tables or picnic on a grassy 16 and over are $15 and includes
knoll overlooking the stage and Lake Casitas. Not a wine lover? Beer two non-alcoholic beverage
lovers can enjoy tasting a great selection of domestic and import beers. tickets. Children under 16 years
Visitors can look forward to listening, dancing and singing along to are free with a paid adult. Parking
the music of Tom Thumb and the Hitchikers, an 11-piece rock ’n’ soul $5 at the site. The renowned Ojai
review, plus the Beatles tribute group Sergeant Pepper. We also have a Music Festival is taking place the
great assortment of arts and crafts vendors selling their works. Small same weekend. Pets, outside
children can play in the park’s play area, and there are free boat rides alcoholic beverages, umbrellas or
on Lake Casitas. What fun! shade structures are not allowed
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A Taste of Camarillo: Meadowlark Service League Presents

22nd Annual Wine and Food Festival

On Sunday, July 26, the Meadowlark Tickets for A Taste of Camarillo are $75
Service League will hold its 22nd annual A in advance and $85 at the door. Tickets for
Taste of Camarillo Wine and Food Festival the Wine Auction Gala and Dinner are
from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawns of the historic $60. A weekend pass for both events is
Adolfo Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camar- $125. Tickets are available at
illo Ranch Road, Camarillo. Proceeds will www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com or by
benefit Camarillo and greater Ventura mail from the Meadowlark Service League,
County charities. P.O. Box 3063, Camarillo, CA 93011-3063
Attendees will be able to sample fine wines For more information, call Mary Little at
and tantalizing food from a wide variety of (805) 388-7158.
participating wineries and restaurants. Enjoy
an afternoon featuring live entertainment,
opportunity drawing, silent auction and
boutique shopping.
On July 25, there will be a pre-event
Wine Auction Gala and Dinner from 5 to 9
p.m. at Camarillo Ranch. This very popular
event includes live and silent auctions of fine
and rare wines and other enticing items,
special wines for your enjoyment, plus
gourmet food and live music. Advance
reservations are required, seating is limited.

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Winemaker Profile: Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards
HAROLD OSBORNE
by Dave Wilcox
F lip to the word iconoclast in a dictionary
and don’t be surprised to find a picture of
winemaker Harold Osborne beaming back
at you. Osborne has never met a winemaking
tradition he wasn’t willing to tweak.
Affectionately referred to as the “wine
doctor” at Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards,
Osborne is equal parts visionary and crusader,
with a dollop of mad scientist thrown in. With
a nearly legendary winemaking pedigree span-
ning more than 30 years and much of the
globe, has never been one to simply follow the
pack.
Just read the “Winemaker’s Warning” found
on the label of Kelsey’s 2006 Estate Pinot Noir:
“Drinking the contents of this bottle may reduce
your dependency on oak. It may also increase
your appreciation of the Pinot Noir grape by not
masking the seductive black cherry fruit, the
elusive earthy-alluvian bouquet and the brisk-
spicy finish.”
Osborne chides many wineries for being
“guilty of using oak as a flavor additive, and not
as a flavor enhancer.”
Cork is another tradition to which Osborne
no longer subscribes. All of Kelsey’s wines are
bottled under screwcaps.
“I’m going to use the best seal I possibly can,”
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he said. “The only reason (the wine industry) is
still using cork is because of tradition.”
Osborne’s allegiance to screwcaps was
nurtured during his frequent trips to Australia
and New Zealand, where he’s recognized as one
of the top makers of sparkling wines. He
continues to make a handful of trips each year
as a consulting winemaker.
Osborne’s roots are in sparkling wine.
After earning a degree from California State
University, Fresno in 1972 and then spending a
year at UC Davis, Osborne took a job at Napa’s
Schramsberg Champagne Cellars. He spent
almost nine years there, helping re-establish the
reputation of the historic winery.
One of the first winemakers to understand
the vast potential of the Central Coast, Osborne
moved south in 1982 to become the first wine-
maker at Maison Deutz (now Laetitia Winery),
where he again employed the Methode Champ-
enoise press cycle to produce award-winning
sparkling wines.
In 1987, he went to work for Jess Jackson –
of Kendall-Jackson – as the first winemaker for
Cambria Winery in the Santa Maria Valley,
remaining there for 12 years.
Along the way, Osborne’s reputation
prompted wineries in France, Australia and
New Zealand to court him as consulting wine-
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maker.
Coming to Kelsey in 2001, (and doing
double duty for Salisbury), Osborne's taste
Osborne’s taste for creating blends – not to
mention his affinity for surfing – has found the
perfect home.
Only a couple of miles from the Pacific
Ocean, the Kelsey winery and vineyards are
located along See Canyon Road, a lazy, two-lane
road that winds past apple orchards and
sycamore groves.
Kelsey's apple orchards were in 1951, and
Osborne’s adventurous streak led him to create
the immensely popular Apple Chardonnay
blend and Apple Merlot, using grapes from Paso
Robles. Also unique are truly white still wines
from Pinot Noir and Grenache grapes, as well
as Sparkling Syrah
Osborne firmly believes in blending vari-
etals, a philosophy rooted in his experiences
making sparkling wines. Good sparkling wine,
Osborne said, begins with making quality still
wines.
And that is something Osborne does with
exceptional consistency at Kelsey.
The Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards tasting
room is located at 1947 See Canyon Road. Take
the San Luis Bay exit from Highway 101 and go
west for less than a mile. Turn right on See
Canyon Road.
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PASO ROBLES
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
« ONGOING THROUGH MAY
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Willow Yeilding, 10am-5:30pm
888-DAM-FINE, Templeton, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring
“Mark The Singing Chef” of Hospitality Catering.
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Paso Robles
Visit www.hospitalitycatering.net for details.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Collection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
Featured beer every Friday night, 6pm, $10
Templeton, 805-434-1554, 15degreesCwines.com
« ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Art, Wine & Song
Art, music & wine at downtown wineries, 5-7pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-6813, www.pasowine.com
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards
Featuring Carolyn Braun, www.danbino.com
12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 12-7 Sat-Sun
MAY 30
Wine Themed Still Life Painting Workshop
Featuring award-winning artist, Tracy Di Vita
10am, 805-467-3104, Paso Robles
www.prettysmith.com
« MAY 30
J. Lohr Summer Dinner #1
Beginning at 7pm, a five-course gourmet wine-
paired menu created by Chef David Page will be
served. Menu at www.jlohr.com/events.html.
RSVP 408-288-5057
« MAY 31
Pinot & Paella
From 2-5pm in Templeton Park, join your favorite
Paso wineries as they pair their Pinot Noir with
paella from the county’s best chefs. Sylvester will
be pouring the new Kiara Reserve Pinot Noir,
Domenic Filippini will be making his fabulous
paella. Music will be provided by Incendio.
All proceeds benefit the Paso Robles
Youth Art Foundation.
Tickets are $65. www.pinotandpaella.com
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« JUNE 2
Taste of South Bay
A benefit for the South Bay Community Center
beginning at 6 p.m. Some of the area’s finest
restaurants and wineries participate.
RSVP 805-528-4169
« JUNE 3 - JUNE 25
Artist Exhibit at Eos
Featuring artist Andres Raft
805-239-2562, Paso Robles, www.eosvintage.com
« JUNE 6
Escuela Del Rio Outdoor Benefit Concert
at Castoro Cellars
Doors open at 6pm. Show begins at 7pm.
Tickets are $30. John McEuen, a founding member
of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
with special guests The Nathan McEuen Band
and Chelsea Williams. RSVP 888-DAM-FINE
« JUNE 9
Clayhouse Wines Flight & Bite Night
Bernick’s Steakhouse in Downtown Paso Robles
5-8pm, RSVP 805-727-4720
« JUNE 13
John Jorgenson Quintet -
Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
7pm, doors open at 6pm, tickets are $22 each
RSVP 888-DAM-FINE
« JUNE 13
Charcuterie Workshop at Halter Ranch
With Winemaker Bill Sheffer. 10:30am-1:30pm
Not only can he make wine, winemaker
Bill Sheffer has become master of the
saucisson, pancetta, paté, rillette and more.
www.halterranch.com, RSVP 805-226-9455
« JUNE 17
Clayhouse Wines
The winery partners with Paso’s
local Idlers for Iron Chef night!
RSVP 805- 727-4720, www.clayhousewines.com
« JUNE 20
Riedel Seminar at Eos Vintage
Learn from a Riedel representative why and how
using the proper glass can enhance your wine
drinking experience! An hour-long seminar with
five premium Eos wines, gourmet box lunch,
25% off of Eos wine and 4 premium Riedel glasses.
RSVP 805-239-2562 www.eosvintage.com
« JUNE 21
Lazy Locals - Outdoor Concert
at Castoro Cellars
Marty Paris/Tim Pacheco with Acoustic Guitar
Magic. Concert is free, 1-4pm
RSVP 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com
« JUNE 25
Behind the Vines at Jada Vineyard
New releases & more, 5pm, Paso Robles
805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com
« JUNE 26 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4
Jada’s XCV 2008 Release & Twilight Tasting
6pm, Around the World with Jada
www.jadavineyard.com, 805-226-4200
« JUNE 26
Sean Wiggins & Lone Goat
in Concert at Vina Robles
Doors open at 6:30, concert begins at 7pm. For
tickets and to order a picnic call the Vina Robles
Hospitality Center at 805-227-4812.
« JUNE 26
Sunset Concert Featuring Freesound
at Robert Hall Winery
6-9pm, FreeSound is a 5-piece band that melds the
sweet roots reggae sound of the Islands with the
blues/funk & psychedelic rock of the S.F. Bay Area
in its prime. RSVP www.roberthallwinery.com
« JUNE 28
Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys, 3:30–7pm in the lush
Wine Park, blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers
are not allowed. Proceeds from the Summer
Sunset Concert Series go toward the restoration of
Sylvester’s Pullman Trains. www.sylvesterwinery.com
JULY 1 — AUG 15
The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Great plays & fine wines from the Wineries of
Highway 46 East, $20, Paso Robles
805-546-4224, www.centralcoastshakespeare.org
« JULY 4
Independence Celebration
Annual Independence celebration complete with a
concert & BBQ dinner! Enjoy a perfect view of the ONGOING
Barney Schwartz Park fireworks, 6-10pm, seating in
the amphitheater; bring low-back chairs and blan-
kets. RSVP Robert Hall Winery, 805-239-1616 ext. 24
« JULY 4
Experience the Fourth of July Celebration
at Firestone Vineyard in Paso Robles
Treat yourself to some all American barbecue,
watermelon, apple pie and enjoy live music from
The Martin Paris Band, 6-10pm. Play horseshoes
and taste Firestone Vineyard wine. Bring blankets
and chairs to relax on the lawn and watch the fire-
works show. $45 General, $35 Wine Club
ages 6 to 20 years $12 and kids under 5 free.
RSVP 805-591-8050
« JULY 11
Eos Movie Night Under the Stars
Watch a classic film on the big screen under the
open sky on lush grounds. Bring the whole family!
6:30-10pm, Eos will have a wine bar open as well
as fun classic treats to snack on.
RSVP www.eosvintage.com
JULY 11
First Annual Lavender Festival
Located in the Paso Robles downtown park
from 10-3pm, free admission. Lavender growers
and lavender product vendors feature products
along with free sampling and tastings,
distilling and demonstrations and entertainment
for the children. 805-238-4103
www.centralcoastlavenderfestival.com
JULY 16-26
Festival Mozaic
Explores music that is deeply rooted in specific
regions, places and cultures. From Western and
Central Europe to South America and the American
South, the festival will take you on distant musical
journeys. www.festivalmozaic.com
« JULY 18
Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring Resination. Come relax in the lush
Wine Park while listening to Reggae, 5:30-8:30pm
Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not
allowed. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset
Concert Series will go toward the restoration of the
Pullman Train. RSVP www.sylvesterwinery.com
« JULY 18
West African Highlife Band –
Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
7pm, doors open at 6pm, tickets are $22 each
RSVP 888-DAM-FINE
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at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
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JULY 22 - AUGUST 2
Paso Robles Mid-State Fair
12pm-12am, $8, Paso Robles Fairgrounds
www.midstatefair.com
« JULY 24
Big Daddy's Blues Band in Concert
at Vina Robles
RSVP and to order a picnic, call 805-227-4812
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
Adventures with Nature
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.
Morro Bay State Park Museum
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Artists Receptions at
Gallery at Marina Square
Receptions for featured Central Coast artist
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Demonstration by Professional Artist
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, San Luis Obispo
805-269-TASTE, 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
Hearst Castle Tours
Witness the brilliance of the historical manor.
800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for details.
« ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards
Four estate wines are paired with four artisan
cheeses from around the world. 11am-3pm
805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection and constantly rotating
exhibits in all media – paintings, sculpture,
photography and more. 11am-5pm
www.sloartcenter.org, 805-543-8562
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music
most Sundays. Call for schedules.
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo.
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING
Automobilia Museum
Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with
many other antiques relating to transportation.
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese.
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner – The Altos
Dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
« ONGOING
SLO Down Pub
Music and events nightly.
www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml
« MAY 31
Flavor of SLO
In Mitchell Park from 12-4pm. A beautiful day in
the park with music and fun events for people
of all ages while sampling food from restaurants
and vendors from SLO County. All proceeds of
this event will be donated to The United Way
and Alpha Pregnancy Counceling. $15, $22, $38
www.flavorofslo.com
« JUNE 6
SLO Wine & Grill Affair –
A perfect balance of grill and grape
12-4pm, BBQ cook-off and wine tasting with
several local wineries at the Filipponi Ranch.
Local winemakers will be grilling up delicious
appetizers to pair with their featured wines and
compete against one another for the Best of
Show and People’s Choice Awards.
RSVP 805-541-5144, ext. 174
www.t-mha.org/SLOWineGrill.htm
« JUNE 6
Twilight on the Terrace
6-9pm on the Hearst Castle Esplanade and Main
Terrace. Enjoy a relaxed, casual summer evening
as you sip fine wines, savor gourmet samplings
and delectable desserts while strolling the
Esplanade and Main Terrace with stunning views
of a breathtaking San Simeon sunset with a
drawing for gift baskets provided by the event’s
fine food and wine purveyors.
RSVP 805-927-2138
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« JUNE 7
22nd Annual Afternoon of Epicurean Delights
Stroll through beautiful Historic Chapman House
gardens in San Luis Obispo, 11:30am-3:30pm.
Enjoy a variety of live music provided by local
musicians, with an opportunity to bid on silent
auction items featuring local art, hand-crafted
jewelry, premium and reserve wines and more.
RSVP 805-544-2498 ext. 21
www.eocslo.org/events/AEDFlyer4_2009.pdf
« JUNE 14
New Outdoor Adventures with Tolosa!
Horizon Hike Over Edna Valley: Half-day 3 mile
hike from 8:30am-12:30pm through Edna Ranch’s
private agricultural reserve. Difficulty Level:
Medium with some steep grades. Includes lunch,
wine tasting and water. www.tolosawinery.com
JUNE 19-21
Pismo Beach Classic Car Show
Classic car & street shows, Pismo Beach
866-450-7469, www.thepismobeachclassic.com
« JUNE 20
Medieval-Renaissance Feast
This is a chance to indulge your fantasy and
become at Claiborne & Churchill your favorite
Renaissance alter ego at the winery: Shake-
speare, Queen Elizabeth (the First), Henry (the
Eighth) or just any old 16th century peasant or
wench! Make your own costume or rent one.
RSVP 805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.com
« JUNE 27
Claiborne & Churchill Red Wine
Blending Party
Help the winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia come
up with the perfect Rhône blend. Participants
will form teams and vie to create the best blend
from barrel samples of five red varietals.
RSVP 805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.com
« JULY 9-12
Annual Central Coast Wine Classic
A multitude of events including wine sympo-
siums, cooking demonstrations, barrel tasting,
rare and reserve tasting and silent auctions just
to mention a few. Benefits a number of
San Luis Obispo County organizations.
www.centralcoastwineclassic.org
JULY 10 THROUGH AUGUST 15
The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
At the beautiful new River Oaks Amphitheatre
in San Luis Obisps. Relax, sip a delicious local
wine and enjoy the Central Coast’s only outdoor
repertory theatre company performing
A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Treasure
Island. RSVP 805-546-4224
« JULY 11
14th Annual Cellar Club Summer Sunset
Barbecue at Claiborne & Churchill
Celebrate summer with a Hawaiian Luau
(including music and hula dancing).
Seats are limited! RSVP 805-544-4066
www.claibornechurchill.com
« JULY 15
Wine Down Wednesday
Baileyana & tangent will be the featured winery
at Taste wine bar. www.baileyana.com
« JULY 18 & 19
25th Annual Renaissance Festival
Why spend a fortune in gas when you can go
back in time to Renaissance England right here
in San Luis Obispo County? A weekend full of
events, costumed participants, food and wine.
www.ccrenfaire.com
JULY 16-26
San Luis Obispo Festival Mozaic
Mozaic orchestra performs in various locations
805-781-3009, www.mozartfestival.com
ATASCADERO
« JUNE 27
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Fine cuisine, pairings & local artists
4-8pm, $40, Atascadero
www.atascaderowinefestival.com
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING FRIDAYS
First Friday at Morovino
Delicious food and wine pairings
4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
« MAY 31
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Featuring Hip Pocket
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm
Avila, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
« JUNE 14
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Featuring House Red Band
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm
Avila, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
« JUNE 28
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Featuring Bluz Dogz
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm
Avila, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
« JULY 12
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Featuring Jerome Washington Express
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm
Avila, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
« JULY 26
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards
Featuring Mighty Croon Dogs
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm
Avila, 805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
Arroyo Grande, www.arroyograndevillage.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
Learn How to Make Ice Cream
30 minute skit about ice cream where you help
create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
Beauty and the Beast
Clark Center for Performing Arts
805-489-9444, www.clarkcenter.org
« ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Down at Wood Winery
Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm
Arroyo Grande, www.wildwoodwine.com
805-489-9663, sheri@wildwoodwine.com
« JUNE 7
Marianne Talley Fun Run, Talley Vineyards
From 7-9am run through Talley Vineyards Rincon
Vineyard. Receive a “I Beat the Vinter” t-shirt for
finishing the 5K Run ahead of Brian Talley.
Pre-registration: Active.com. In the search box, enter:
www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1729972
« JULY 18
Bordeaux Blending Party at Opolo
Become a winemaker for a day! “Expert tasting
panel” will judge your wines and find the best
blend. The winner takes home an etched double
magnum of their own unique Opolo blend!
Call for details 805-238-9593.
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway
Historical Museum
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit
1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria
www.smvrhm.org/museum
« ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
Great way to end your week or start your
weekend! 4:30pm, Santa Maria
www.costadeorowinery.com, 805-922-1468
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER
Santa Maria Vineyard Walks
866-480-5194, www.smvwc.com
JUNE 20
Winemaker, Cheese and Barrel Tasting
at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Come hangout and taste wine with the wine-
maker, Chuck Ortman, whose winemaking career
extends over nearly 40 years. This casual event
will include wine and cheese pairing as well as a
barrel tasting. 12-4pm, Benchmark Wine Club
members: free; Not-yet-members: $10 without
glass, $15 with glass. info@riverbench.com
JULY 11
Vineyard Walk with Jim Stollberg at
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Morning walk from 10am-12pm through the
vines with Vineyard Manager Jim Stollberg.
A great way to start the day! Complimentary
to all guests. info@riverbench.com
JULY 18
Cambria Winery Farmer's Market
at Cambria Winery
A selection of world-class wines will be
featured along with vineyard tours, live music,
local produce and artisan crafts. Hot dog stand
for the kids. 10am-3pm
$10/nonmembers, free/wine club members
info@cambriawines.com
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
MAY 30
Vine Blanc at Stolpman Vineyards
A special tasting of white wines, at the beautiful
Ballard Canyon Vineyard, paired with bite-sized
morsels of seafood and sushi. 1-3pm
2323 Ballard Canyon Road, Los Olivos
$22 wine club, $28 general public
805-688-0400
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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« ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars
“Moonlighting” featuring Jill Targer, 11am-5pm
805-688-2459, www.carinacellars.com
« MAY 30
Vine Blanc
Stolpman Vineyards will hold a special tasting of
their white wines at the Ballard Canyon Vineyard
paired with bite sized morsels of seafood and
sushi. 1-3pm, 2323 Ballard Canyon Rd, Los Olivos
$22/wine club, $28/general public
RSVP 805-688-0400
« JUNE 26
Firestone Vineyard Summer Concert Series
Featuring The Martine Paris Band. $20 includes a
glass of wine and a raffle ticket. Bring your own
picnic. RSVP 805-688-3940 x2231
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association BBQ and darts
7pm, 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Dancing at Maverick Saloon
6:45pm: Dance lessons, 8:30-11:30pm:
Live country western or rock & roll. Santa Ynez
805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
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, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
SECOND THURSDAY
Wine Impressions at Artiste
Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting,
sensory evaluation & discussion by region.
7-9pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food, 6:30pm, $2
805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Glider Rides at the Airport
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com
JUNE 27
14th Annual Red, White & Blues Concert
in the Vineyard
Buttonwood and Longoria wineries invite you to
bring a picnic and join them for their annual
concert in the Buttonwood vineyard, this year
featuring Pamela G & Blues Addiction. Proceeds
from the sale of wine benefits Santa Ynez Valley
People Helping People. 805-688-3032
JULY 4
Stars, Stripes and Syrah
A Wine Passport weekend with the Santa Ynez
Valley Wine Country wineries.
www.santaynezwinecountry.com/events.html
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
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ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olive Oil Tasting at Foley
10:30am-4pm, 805-737-6222, Lompoc
www.foleywines.com
« JULY 25
Return to Freedom Brunch
by Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards
Wine tasting and brunch from 11am-3pm at Return
to Freedom’s Wild Horse Sanctuary in Lompoc,
followed by a hike to see the wild horses. $100/pp;
$75/wine club members. Proceeds benefit RTF.
RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmers Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. 2:30-6pm
805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2-hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, ONGOING SATURDAYS
805-686-4515, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Ongoing exhibits of art & photography
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOING THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Learn Scandinavian Folk Dancing
7-10pm, 805-688-6144, Solvang
www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
All makes and models, Solvang
805-6869522, www.motosolvang.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Discussions & Coffee Tastings
Get insider info on up & coming books, music and
movies with coffee tasting too. Santa Barbara
805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wine
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wine
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections each week. 4- ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
7pm, $10, Santa Barbara
805-899-1535, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures
805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
ONGOING
Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks
at Cachuma Lake
Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent
wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org
ONGOING
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask
Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines
6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Santa
Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Lectures & Readings at the
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, Cachuma Lake Nature Center
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems &
caring for the environment. 1-2pm
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of mate-
rials to make works of art! 10am-2pm, $6 805-884-
0459, www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm
Various venues in downtown Santa Barbara
805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through June 21
Building the Contemporary Collection
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 THURSDAYS
An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
Downtown galleries keep their doors open late
allowing the public to enjoy local art
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, Santa Barbara
Gray Whale Watching
Take a whale watching cruise to the Channel
Islands. 805-962-2826, Santa Barbara
JUNE 5
Ken Brown Wines
Winemaker/Owner and local wine icon Ken Brown
will be on hand at East Beach Wines in downtown
Santa Barbara for this Friday evening tasting. Ken
will be presenting his latest Pinot Noirs and
Syrahs. 805-899-1535
www.WineCountryThisWeek.com
« JUNE 19, 20 & 21
21st Annual Live Oak Music Festival
Pack up your camping vehicle and join music-
lovers from near and far for the biggest
fundraising event of the year that benefits Public
Radio KCBX on the Central Coast.
Tickets are available at www.liveoakfes.org.
« JUNE 27
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
2-5pm, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History located just beyond the Old Mission.
www.sbnature.org
« JULY 16, 17, & 18
6th Annual California Wine Festival
Held in the old De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard, this
event will feature an Old Spanish Night celebrating
local foods, wines and music Thursday evening.
Friday night will be limited to just 400 lucky tick-
etholders for a VIP Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting.
And Saturday will see literally hundreds of
premium California wines served up with the best
of regional microbreweries, local top chefs and
and food purveyors and vendors of all things
related to wine. www.californiawinefestival.com or
contact Don Fritzen at 805-637-4411
don@californiawinefestival.com
VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING
Museum of Ventura County
Photographs, publications, documents and exhibits
depicting Ventura County's history
10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, Ventura
www.venturamuseum.org
ONGOING
Tidepool Talk
Show and tell about fascinating animals and plants
at the exhibit. National Park Visitor Center Ventura
Harbor, 805-658-5730, www.nps.gov
ONGOING
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Art, ship models, and maritime exhibits
11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
JUNE 7
TRAP Benefit Concert
On the Carpinteria Girls Inc. campus from 1-5pm
you will be entertained by some of the most
talented musicians playing today. Suggested dona-
tion at the door, $20. Food, beverages and baked
goods available for purchase.
RSVP 805-745-8280 or www.traponline.com
« JUNE 14
Ojai Wine Festival
A ticket buys you entrance into the event, ten
tastes of wine or beer and a souvenir wine glass.
You can participate in the Silent Wine Auction as
well as a raffle. 12-5pm, The Ojai Music Festival will
take place during the same weekend. RSVP
www.ojaiwinefestival.co
« JULY 26
A Taste of Camarillo Wine and Food Festival
Featuring gourmet food from more than 50
outstanding Ventura restaurants. Wine will be
poured by more than 100 wineries. The afternoon’s
festivities will include an silent auction, live enter-
tainment and vendors. 1-4pm
This event benefits a number of Ventura County
charities. $75, RSVP 805-388-5436
www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com

Preferred Tasting Room
by Michael Cervin
HEARTHSTONE
O ne of the newest tasting rooms to join the
Paso Robles wine community has finally
arrived. Hearthstone Winery is the
dream of Hoy Buell the owner and grape
grower of the estate. Buell comes to the wine
business with a strong understanding of viti-
culture, as he’s the owner and chief horticultur-
alist at Greenhart Farms, a wholesale propaga-
tion nursery based in Arroyo Grande. “To make
the best wine you need fabulous grapes from
the vineyard,” he states. “Then just be a
steward to those wines and support them” he
muses. Buell sold many grapevines to wineries
throughout Paso Robles in the late 1990s and
always wondered if it was something he should
try. “I got into this because I’ve been a wine
lover and collector for years,” he says. By 2003
he had harvested his first vintage, a miniscule
amount, just to get a feel for it. Hearthstone is
currently producing just under 2,000 cases,
though they have structured the facility to
accommodate up to 7,000 cases. And the plan
is to keep it simple. “We’re really only inter-
ested in selling to local restaurants and via the
tasting room,” he says. “We’ll make wine to
suite the market, not the other way around.”
The rustic tasting room and winery is
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located in Paso’s prime wine-growing region.
There, you can enjoy postcard views of the
verdant rolling hills from the tree shaded
patio. The warm, earthy colors and tones of
the interior make you feel like you’re safe and
secure, like being protected by rock and earth,
which is exactly what the name of Hearthstone
was meat to imply. While known for their
unique blends, Hearthstone also produces
Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Noir in
addition to favored Rhone and Italian vari-
etals. “We’ve never sourced any fruit,” says
winemaker Paul Ayers, a 20-year veteran of
the Paso Robles wine industry. “We’re in a
good place with the limestone soils,” Ayers
says of the rocky Westside vineyard. The forty
planted acres have a shallow clay top layer
with bedrock below – perfect for stressing the
vines. Further enhancing the vineyard, the
soil is dotted with chunks of limestone. One
particular wine called Slipstone, a blend of
Grenache and Syrah, received its moniker
when the earthquake that hit Paso Robles a
few years back dislodged several humongous
rocks that slid down the trellised slope stop-
ping abruptly against the vines in their path.
Hearthstone excels due to their ability to
treat each grape individually, avoiding a
homogenized approach to their wines. “That’s
why Paso Robles is skyrocketing,” Ayers
suggests. “We are making wines to the best of
our ability.” And Buell’s long term plan
embraces this philosophy. “We’re not trying to
be the biggest winery,” he says. “We simply
want the best, highest quality wine.” Hearth-
stone Winery tasting room is located at 5070
Vineyard in Paso Robles. Visiting hours are
Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
by appointment. Or contact them via their
website at www.hearthstonevineyards.com or
(805) 260-1945.
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PASO ROBLES AREA Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 12-5 « Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X « Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily
849 13th St; 805 727-4720 11-6 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Hearthstone – Paso Robles Opening
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-227-6800 11-5 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-2544 May 1 X X
« Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
« Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Derby Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo « Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles « J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Fr-Su
« Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. & 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5:30 X X
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X
Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 « Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
Black Hand – San Miguel By 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Booker Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X
Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
« Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
« Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X
« Eos Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Lion’s Peak – Cambria Th-Mo
Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-309-2046 By Apt X X 4044 Burton Ave; 805-927-1450 11-6 X X
FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo « Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
« Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles By Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X

Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X

Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily « Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily « Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X

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Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo York Mountain – Templeton Daily
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
« Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
« Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita We-Su
« Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-7 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 10-5 X X
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Su 11-4 X X Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X « Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
« Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
SAN LUIS OBISPO
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
« Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
« Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
« Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
« Bishop’s Peak – Arroyo Grande Daily
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X Thacher Winery– Paso Robles Opening in 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X « Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Pomar Junction – Templeton Fr-Su 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X Chamisal/Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X « Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X « Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
« Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su « Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
« Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
« Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily « VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
« Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5 Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily « Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
« San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su « Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X

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Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
« Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
« Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily « Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 LOS OLIVOS Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
« Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
« Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 11-5 « Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 Fri ’til 7 X X Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X « Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Consilience – Los Olivos Daily L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 11-5 X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 805-736-9957 Appt X X
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-7 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
« Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily « Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 805-686-0850 Appt
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X

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Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily S A N TA YN E Z
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
« Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
SOLVANG
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 12-4 X X
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang VENTURA COUNTY
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fr-Su
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Opening Soon
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X « Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X « Casa Barranca – Ojai Thu-Sun
D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X S A N TA BA R BA R A 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara « Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Rancho Ventavo – Camarillo Opening Soon
Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery
819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X 1690 Ventura Blvd, 805-529-4221 Early 2009
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang By THIS WEEK’S WINE COUNTRY CRITTER
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt
Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Breed: Black Lab
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Favorite Past times: Following the workers
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo through the fields as they tend to the baby
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X grapevines
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X Can Be Found … chasing away gophers and
other unwanted rodents!
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X Quote: “Play with me.”
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Favorite Things: sunny naps
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
If you see me … beware of my tail,
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X when I get excited it has a mind of its own!

Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 2900 Grand Ave, Suite A
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily MARY JANE Open Daily 11-5
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X

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