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FEATURE
WINERY
Per Bacco Cellars

NOVEMBER 2010 • ISSUE 35 – VOLUME 3
A Publication of Wine Country This Week
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Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Wine Country Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WINERY
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Niven Family Wines PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
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AVILA BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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PER BACCO CELLARS

Elegance, Complexity and Depth
by Darren Delmore product,” he admits. “We pull in the Italian-esque flavors and go for
lighter alcohol. We do that with all of the wines. The focus – starting
When restaurateur Marco Rizzo and winemaker Craig Shannon got with the Pinot Grigio going all the way to the Pinot Noir – is definitely
together in 1998 over a few bins of Chardonnay grapes, they didn’t food-related wine, whether it’s a barbecue or at the table or whatnot,
necessarily expect to become darlings of the wine press. But that inau- rather than a cocktail wine.”
gural release of Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay got a 92 point score In 2005 Rizzo and Shannon opened up a tasting room in San Luis
in a major wine magazine, and since then they’ve kept that mozzarella Obispo, and Grace Kegel has been the tasting room manager for over
momentum coming out of the grinder with wines made in the fashion the past two years. She also finds herself helping Craig out in the cellar
they’re passionate about. “It’s been more than ten years that Craig and from time to time, especially during the crush. “I pick up the loose
I have been working on it,” Rizzo says about the time that’s passed ends when harvest is on,” she says with a smile. “It’s fun for me.” She
since the conception of Per Bacco Cellars. And what has he learned mentioned one of the biggest draws to Per Bacco is the setting, and the
about being a winery owner since then? “It’s always an adventure.” fact that you taste wine inside the actual cellar. “You’re amongst the
In 2001, Shannon and Rizzo wisely added Pinot Noir to the barrels. During harvest you can see everything that goes on in the
project, and developed a second reserve barrel selection which they winemaking process. People love that.”
named “Dionysus” and bottled on its own. When that purple dank Tucked beside the 101 freeway as it snakes into San Luis Obispo,
baby hit the palates of Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s critics and got 94 the Per Bacco winery and tasting room is part of the beautiful 200 acre
points, wine loving point chasers started reaching for their pocket- Filipponi Ranch, complete with a bocce ball court, horseshoe pits and
books. Through the erratic trends of varietal favoritism and climatic plenty of unadulterated ground to roam upon with a glass of Pinot
conditions, it’s been refreshing to see Per Bacco continue to make Grigio. During events like Roll Out the Barrels in May or the Harvest
wines in the manner that they originally set out to do, with a focus on Celebration in November, Per Bacco is the place to be, with live music
food-friendliness and approachability. “It’s been real satisfying to settle outdoors, top-shelf food to complement the current releases and a fun,
into a certain groove and style of winemaking,” Rizzo mentioned from mellow, relaxing vibe. “Craig has put together a real casual atmosphere
his office at legendary eatery Café Roma in San Luis Obispo. “And here,” Marco adds. “It’s more like ‘come out, hang out, enjoy some
finding the people that really dig our style and building a super loyal wine.’”
wine club, people that come to our events. It’s become this family. It’s I recently stopped into the tasting room which is purely about the
been a lot of fun.” wine. No jewelry, no oil, no cookbooks; wine is the focus. “We charge
With over nine different current releases, the real pepperoni just a five dollar fee,” Grace pointed out, “and customers can choose
remains clear: Pinot. “The Pinot Noirs have been our flagship six wines out of the nine options to taste. We waive one fee per bottle
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purchased, and the glasses aren’t included. We also sell wine for five
bucks a glass if people like to picnic or go play bocce.”
I started off my tasting with the 2008 Pinot Grigio, made from
grapes grown in the Los Alamos area of Santa Barbara County. I’ve
always enjoyed this wine from Per Bacco, and it could be assumed
that the pressure is on to make an excellent house Pinot Grigio worthy
for the bar at Café Roma. The 2008 Edna Valley Chardonnay
reminded me of the first Per Bacco Chardonnay I’d ever tried, thus
proving that the same philosophy is running through Craig’s wine-
making process today. Judging by the dense, commanding pour of the
2007 Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir, I knew I was onto something
special here. This is classic Central California Burgundy, with ample
weight, heavy fruits, and refreshing cool climate acidity. “2007 was a
great vintage for Pinot,” Grace said. Onto the Dionysus, with its hand-
some packaging and even darker colors and flavors, with an earthy,
savory complexity that comes on like a sleek black Benz out of the
showroom. It’s a Las Vegas style Pinot Noir, to be drunk alongside a
280 dollar Wagyu tasting flight at CraftSteak. Since Craig’s wine-
making resume includes a stint at Alban Vineyards in Edna Valley, it’s
no surprise that the winery is sold out of its Syrah and Petite Sirah,
though the 2005 Mani Cabernet Sauvignon is a true value and a fine
way to finish up the tasting. “Mani means hands in Italian,” Grace
pointed out, “and Craig’s three girls’ hand prints are on the label. It’s
the house Cabernet at Café Roma.”
Per Bacco Cellars is located at 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo
and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information,
contact the tasting room at (805) 787-0485 or log on to
www.perbaccocellars.com.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ATASCADERO CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY
DECEMBER 3 ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
ONGOING Wine & Art Tour IV Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
North County Farmers’ Market 6550 El Camino Real–The last in a year-long series of Art & Wine Tours. A Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the water-
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 805-748-1109 celebration of art and wine featuring local wineries and local artists in private front on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine
• Atascadero:Wed, 3-6 pm • Paso Robles:Tue, 3-6 pm studios and downtown businesses. Everything from photography to sculpture. and converse with the artists. Open late till 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org
• Baywood/Los Osos: Mon, 2-4:30 pm • Templeton: Sat, 9am-12:30pm 5:30-8:30pm, www.atascaderomainstreet.org, 805-462-0173
ONGOING SATURDAYS
ONGOING DECEMBER 10 Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips Winter Wonderland Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592
Explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors. Will be presented in downtown Atascadero and in/around the Sunken Gardens
Ten unique day trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, ONGOING
park. Thousands of visitors are expected to fill the historic downtown during
hiking Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. this event. 5-9pm, www.atascaderomainstreet.org, 805-462-0173
Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’s
All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with Wine-
knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available. AVILA BEACH maker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppe's
Call for reservations. 888-873-5610 ONGOING SUNDAYS personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and
Art on the Beach through Thanksgiving exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com
ARROYO GRANDE
Artists paint & present their work, 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier NOVEMBER 13
ONGOING Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Harmony
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub An elegant, candlelit dinner in the winery. Christian Raia will return as chef
Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole Live Music on the Oceanfront
this year. Five gourmet courses with wine. $138, RSVP, 805-927-1625
calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml. at Wood Winery
Enjoy their fabulous oceanfront patio, listen to great music, sip on NOVEMBER 18-21 (LATE EVENING DUE TO TIDES)
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Tall Ship Lady Washington
award-winning wines, gourmet cheese plates are available. 1-4pm
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Dockside Tours and Public Sails
805-595-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org Morro Bay Harbor–Embark on a sail and feel the wind in your face on an 18th
ONGOING
ONGOING SATURDAYS century merchant sloop. The Lady Washington has appeared as the HMS
Avila Beach Sea Life Center
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Interceptor in the film Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl and
805-595-7280, www.visitavilabeach.com
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the the Brig Enterprise in Star Trek Generations. Three-hour family-oriented Adven-
• Floating Adventures: Students board a real boat to experience the Floating
Arroyo Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm ture Sail features a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship
Laboratory, Marine Biologist for a Day or Whale Watchers programs.
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org • Program Options: Teachers and educators customize programs. The Marine handling, sea shanty singing and maritime storytelling.
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Institute has created a very comprehensive program with several options. Tours: 11/19, 4-5pm; 11/20-21, 10am-1pm. Adventure Sail: 11/20-21, 2pm
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair! 805-772-4467, for tickets www.morrobay.org
NOVEMBER 5-7
The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the Annual Harvest Celebration NOVEMBER 20
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday, 7pm, Invent a brand
Celebrate 20 years of Rockin' Good Time with SLO Vintners at it’s 20th annual Cayucos Wine & Food Festival
new flavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com Vets Hall–A fun gathering with local wineries and eateries. 4-8pm
Harvest Celebration. Party Like a Rock Star with the Winemakers! 805-786-2763
ONGOING Packages from $50-$1,000, www.slowine.com www.derbywineestates.com, 805-238-6300
Winemakers Choice • Friday Night Winemaker Dinners: Wineries and restaurants partner to NOVEMBER 28
at Phantom Rivers provide festive food and wine experiences at various winery and restaurant Christmas Street Faire
The first Friday of every month join John & Linda for their Winemakers Choice locations in San Luis Obispo County. Vendors display their arts and crafts. Morro Bay Merchant's Association.
tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like, and I'm • Saturday Grand Tasting with Live & Silent Auction: Avila Beach Golf Resort 877-478-9477
sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 Over 60 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region are
featured. Be prepared to be entertained by the winemakers as they show off DECEMBER 4
NOVEMBER 6-7 their lifestyle auction lots. Live music from the Winemaker's Band, "The Lighted Boat Parade
Harvest Celebration at Talley Crush - Tones" a group formed especially for the 20th Annual Event. 12-3pm Starts at 6:30pm. Local boats of all sizes, decorated with lights for the holiday
www.talleyvineyards.com • Sunday: Winery Open Houses season, cruise the harbor. 805-772-4467, www.morrobay.org
• Sat: Rockin’ Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort, 12-3pm
NOVEMBER 5-7 PASO ROBLES
• Sun: Featuring Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band, delicious wine
tastings, while enjoying a melt-in -your mouth tri-tip sandwich. 11am-3pm SLO Vintner’s Rockin’ Harvest
ONGOING
$10, free/SLO Vintners wrist band Festivities at Salisbury Pinot Noir Blending Seminar
www.salisburyvineyards.com, 805-595-9463 at Wild Horse Winery
NOVEMBER 6-7
• Fri: Salisbury’s Harvest Dinner & Dancing–Salisbury is rolling up the
SLO Vintner’s Rockin’ Harvest Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly
carpets to host the musical masterminds of the Tipsy Gypsies, paired with
Festivities at Phantom Rivers means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine
delicious creations by Vraja's Kitchen. 7pm, dinner and wine/$50, dinner
www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 club. Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton
and non-alcoholic beverages/$30. Space limited. RSVP by November 2nd
• Sat: Rockin’ Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort, 12-3pm RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
patty@salisburyvineyards.com, 805-595-9463
• Sun: The tastes & smells of harvest continue with seasonal appetizers • Sat: Rockin’Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort ONGOING TUESDAYS
Wine specials for this one day only. 12-5pm $5, free/club members • Sun: Hair of the Dawg Pancake Breakfast–Start at Salisbury before those Indulge Level 4 Winery Feature
NOVEMBER 13 lazy rockers awake with their complimentary biannual Hair of the Dawg Downtown Paso Robles–A different winery each week. All wines will be
Anniversary Party Pancake Breakfast. Sausage and pancakes with all of the fixins will be available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111
paired with their famous Backward Mimosas. 9:30-11am. ONGOING SATURDAYS
at Phantom Rivers! • Sun: Rock n' Roll to Recover with H.B. Barnum–Aretha Franklin's composer for
Help them celebrate their first year in the tasting room! Food, live music by Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery
29 years, will lead a jam session to include some of favorite Rockstars from their
Ben Davis, one day only wine specials! Don't miss this one! 3-9pm 2010 Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series.11am-4pm, Complimentary/Grand VIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour
www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 Tasting participants & Salisbury/members, $10/guests, children/free 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 5-7 ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Teachers Appreciation Night SLO Vintner’s Rockin’ Harvest Free Cooking Show
at Phantom Rivers Festivities at Wood Winery at Idler’s Hospitality Catering
In appreciation for all the dedication of teachers! Stop by the tasting room for Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guests
www.slowine.com, www.wildwoodwine.com, 805-595-9663
happy hour specials just for you. 3-7pm, 25% discount off all bottles and $2.50 5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net
• Fri: BBQ & wine tasting
off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463,www.phantomrivers.com • Sat: Grand Tasting with Live & Silent Auction: Avila Beach Golf Resort ONGOING
DECEMBER 30 • Sun: Open House–free to passport & wine club. Filled flatbread pizzas, live 2nd Sunday Wine Down at Hearthstone
Teachers Appreciation Night music & wine all day long. Enjoy music and delicious food with their fine wine.
at Phantom Rivers DECEMBER 18 www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544
In appreciation for all the dedication of teachers! Stop by the tasting room for Hawaiian Christmas at Wood Winery ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
happy hour specials just for you. 3-7pm, 25% discount off all bottles and $2.50 At the winery/ranch–Live music, Hawaiian theme, Island food, dancing Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463,www.phantomrivers.com wine & fun! 805-595-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com Local winemaker featured each week, 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154
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ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 10-14

Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Meridian Vineyards Friday Afternoon 2010 Paderewski Festival
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133 with Cahoots Catering The 2010 Paderewski Festival celebrates the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski
ONGOING Famous Thai Chicken Salad and Southwestern Chicken Melt. Stop by the and his 150th birthday anniversary with five days of concerts and special
Tastings at Meridian Vineyards tasting room from for a sample of their wonderful products including Thai events featuring internationally renowned performers, young pianists from
805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com, open daily 10am-5pm Salad Dressing & Chipotle Mayonnaise. 1-4pm, 805-226-7133 Poland and the Central Coast Region, wine tasting and a special lecture by the
• Limited Release Tasting, $5: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines. world’s preeminent Paderewski authority. Anniversary edition of Festival will
NOVEMBER 6
Tasting fee refunded with wine purchase. honor Paderewski’s by making all concerts during the 2010 Paderewski Festival
Hats in the Cellar at J&J
• Cheese & Wine Pairing, $10: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wines in Paso Robles free of charge. Reservations strongly suggested, email
An afternoon of fine wines, gourmet food and live music by Amy Estrada. info@paderewskifest.com, www.paderewskifest.com/shop.html
paired with five gourmet cheeses from Vivant Fine Cheese of Paso Robles. Sponsored by J&J Cellars, Forever Young and Central Coast Wigs to benefit Hats
Includes logo cheese board. 805-239-0873. Otherwise, seating will be on a first-come basis.
for Hope, an organization which provides financing for hats, wigs or head-
• Chocolate & Wine Pairing, $10: A selection of four tasting room exclusive reds coverings for residents of the Central Coast who are battling cancer and will NOVEMBER 19-23
paired with four artisan dark chocolates by Scharffen Berger of Berkeley. lose their hair due to treatment. Food, wine, music and raffle prizes. 12-4pm Paso Digital Film Festival
Includes logo cheese board. In the tradition of the PDFF 1 & 2, Number 3, they will pay tribute to music in
$25, www.hatsforhope.com, RSVP, 805-467-2891, betty.walker@jjcellars.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS www.jjcellars.com, include names of members in your party. film, and especially music videos and DVDs, and their digital platforms. As last
Paso Robles Wine 101 Seminar year, they will honor the musicians, song writers, producers, editors and film
NOVEMBER 6
Meritage Tasting Lounge – Provides a wonderful introduction to Paso Robles makers of the great music documentaries, as they screen and pay tribute to
wine country, its wines, and how to taste them. Hear terrior influences wine
Central Coast Taste of Hope Event some of these great films of music and entertainment history. Sylvester will be
taste and learn how wine is made. Evaluate wines and taste several of the great at Niner Estates hosting concerts throughout the weekend. www.pasoroblesfilmfestival.com
wines that Paso Robles has to offer. Each week they will feature a Meritage Join the People’s Self Help Housing of San Luis Obispo for their 40th
NOVEMBER 20
winery and a special selection from their wine list. 11am-12pm Anniversary event. 5:30pm, $100/ includes wine tasting, live music, silent
$30 includes tasting of 3-4 wines, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com auction and gourmet food! RSVP, www.pshhc.org/tickets
Indoor Concert at Castoro
featuring Diana Jones & Jill Knight
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12-14
Best known for her ”supple, loamy alto”voice, her Appalachian music is honest,
Date Night Concert Series at La Bellasera Pleasantly Sweet in Pleasant Valley feeling ”essentially American without getting into that whole Americana
Enjoy live music in an intimate setting in La Bellasera's beautiful conference A weekend of fine dessert wines paired with luscious sweets. Each winery will thing.”Appearing on stage with Diana is Jill Knight. ”Knight approaches her
room. 7pm, $15, 805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com pair one of their premium wines with something decadently sweet! At J&J music with an unadorned intensity, her songs pack an emotional punch rich in
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Cellars, they will be pairing Temptress, their Port made from estate-grown the details of everyday experiences.”Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm
Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night Tempranillo and Sauzo, fortified with brandy distilled from their Cabernet $20, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages Sauvignon, with luscious truffles. 805-467-2891, www.jjcellars.com
NOVEMBER 26-28
welcome. 6-9pm, free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872 NOVEMBER 13 Holiday Shopping at Jada
ONGOING Wine Vine Run Pasta Feed at Meridian
Wines are paired with gourmet cheeses. See what extra goodies they have put
Estrella Warbird Museum A pre-race pasta and salad feed in the barrel room. Live acoustic guitar, wine by
out for your tasting pleasure. Wine, merchandise & great cookbooks.
Collection of military aircrafts, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm glass or bottle. $10/adults, $6/children 12 & under, 5-7pm, 805-226-7133
805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com
805-238-9317, www.ewarbirds.org NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 3
ONGOING Elegant Evening in Paso Robles
Friday Afternoon with
15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar The heart of Paso Robles is transformed into a magical feast for the eyes and
Meridian Wine Filled Chocolates
Templeton, 805-434-1554 taste buds. This delightful Paso Robles tradition is a gift of hospitality from
Beat the winter chills and cozy up with a Meridian Wine-Filled Chocolate.
• Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm downtown merchants and kicks off the holiday shopping season. Dancers from
Infused with their Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, this Belgian dark
• Thursday: Spanish Tapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm Class Act Dance Studio serve as live mannequins in shop windows, posing as
chocolate truffle is pure decadence. Pick up a box for a great stocking stuffer!
• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7pm characters from beloved tales. Complimentary trolley rides are offered by the
Samples available 12-5 pm.
ONGOING Central Coast Trolley Company. Strolling minstrels and singers fill the crisp
Go Ballooning night air with music. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. 5-8pm DECEMBER 4
Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org Holiday Open House along the
San Miguel and Templeton. 1-4 passengers per trip. Weather permitting. NOVEMBER 14 Pleasant Valley Wine Trail
Call for reservations. 805-458-1530 Wine Vine Run Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy yourself while doing your holiday shopping.
ONGOING SATURDAYS at Meridian J&J Cellars will be serving complimentary appetizers and holiday treats accom-
Live Music in the Tasting Room at Eos Run/walk in this unique destination race through beautiful vineyards followed panied by special releases and barrel samples. Their tasting room will be fully
Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company at Eos. 12-3pm by a leisurely wine tasting & breakfast in their gardens. All proceeds benefit the stocked and they will gladly prepare gift baskets for you.
www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562 Paso Robles Athletic Department. www.winevinerun.com betty.walker@jjcellars.com, 805-467-2891
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
DECEMBER 4 ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS NOVEMBER 5-7

Black Tie Holiday Dinner Master the Art of Wine and Cheese Harvest Celebration at Edna Valley
in the Eberle Caves at Tolosa Winery 805-544-5855 x 42, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is • Friday: Harvest Dinner with the Winemaker Harry Hansen. 30 year
Chef Budi Kazali, The Ballard Inn & Restaurant, Ballard–A graduate of the
paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. anniversary! Chef Ben and Chef Russ of 2 Cooks Catering will recreate 5 White
California Culinary Academy, he brings his vast experience to light in his own
11am-4pm, RSVP, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com House courses that have been served with Edna Valley Vineyard wines over
innovative way, creating memorable and delicious dishes to please the most
discriminating palates. Winner of the 2009 CCM Ultimate Chef, Eberle Winery ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS the past three decades. 6pm, $85, $80/Club Edna & Founders, RSVP
is proud to welcome Chef Kazali to our caves to create a holiday meal to Reserve Flight Tastings • Sat: Rockin’Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort
remember. RSVP, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com at Tolosa Winery • Sunday: Open House– 3rd Annual "Throwdown"! Local chefs will compete in
In the Heritage Room. Flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone style their 3rd annual cook-off with you as the judge! This year they are going
DECEMBER 5 & 12 back to the basics with a Chili cook-off.
wines or even a vertical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club
Polar Express Reading – Le Vigne members, 805-782-0500 x10, jshakley@tolosawinery.com NOVEMBER 5-7
Winery at Sylvester Vineyards Harvest Celebration
ONGOING
Charity reading of "The Polar Express" with special appearances by Santa &
The San Luis Obispo Art Center at Baileyana & tangent
Mrs. Claus, The Uncommon Carolers and a Pajama Contest! Space is very
Permanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in 805-269-8209, www.baileyana.com
limited. Proceeds from this event benefit local foster and high needs kids in the
all media – paintings, sculpture, photography & more. • Friday: Winemaker Dinner at Buona Tavola Restaurant, San Luis Obispo
county. Adults/$20, La Famiglia/$15, Kids/$10, RSVP, 805-227-4000
11am-5pm daily except Tuesdays, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org $85/$65 for Club 1909 Members. Space is limited, RSVP, 805-269-8209
www.levignewinery.com, info@levignewinery.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS www.baileyana.com
DECEMBER 6 Music at Mother’s Tavern • Sat: Rockin’Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort
Artist's Reception for Jennifer Upscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules • Sun: Tasting room open house.
Hubbard at Castoro Cellars 805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com DECEMBER 4
The artist for December will be Jennifer Hubbard, whose media is oil and ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY Holiday Feast at Hearst Castle
acrylics. There will be a complimentary artist's reception in our gallery, 1-4pm Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Celebrating a decade of glitter and glamour, Holiday Feast is the most exclusive
805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in event of the season. A limousine whisks you up the scenic and winding road to
DECEMBER 11 the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet the Castle for a rare and unique opportunity to dine in the historic Refectory
Le Vigne Winery at Sylvester amid Renaissance furnishings and sparkling crystal. Enjoy an exquisitely
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
prepared and presented, multi-course meal with each course paired to
Vineyards Holiday Open House Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
perfection with a premium Central Coast wine. 5pm, $1,200
Don’t miss their Holiday Open House! Get your last minute holiday gifts, wine Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese
www.friendsofhearstcastle.org
and gourmet cheese. Build Your Own Gift Basket. Specials include 20% off all 6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
pre-made gift baskets. California Sparkling Wine $65/case and Kiara Reserve DECEMBER 7
NOVEMBER 5-7
Cabernet $100/case! Free, 11am-5pm, 805-227-4000 Annual Harvest Celebration Wine Club Holiday Celebration
www.levignewinery.com, info@levignewinery.com Celebrate 20 years of Rockin' Good Time with SLO Vintners at it’s 20th annual at Edna Valley
DECEMBER 31 Harvest Celebration. Party Like a Rock Star with the Winemakers! 805-786-2763 Sip wine and enjoy festive appetizers while you get a little holiday shopping in.
New Year's Eve Dinner Packages from $50-$1,000, www.slowine.com Let them get you in the spirit of the season! 6-8pm, free/wine club, space
•Friday Night Winemaker Dinners: Wineries and restaurants partner to limited, RSVP, 805 544 5855 x27, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
at Robert Hall
provide festive food and wine experiences at various winery and restaurant
It’s the Golden Era for Robert Hall Winery as they celebrate the new year as the
2010 Golden Winery of the Year (California State Fair)! Join them for a night of old
locations in San Luis Obispo County. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
•Saturday Grand Tasting with Live & Silent Auction: Avila Beach Golf Resort
Hollywood glamour filled with a gourmet meal, live entertainment and lots of Over 60 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region are
golden times. 7pm-1am, $150, $125/Cavern Club, RSVP, 805-239-1616 ext. 24
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
featured. Be prepared to be entertained by the winemakers as they show off
events@roberthallwinery.com, www.roberthallwinery.com their lifestyle auction lots. Live music from the Winemaker's Band, "The ONGOING FRIDAYS
Crush - Tones" a group formed especially for the 20th Annual Event. 12-3pm Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH •Sunday: Winery Open Houses Food wine & music in the summer months
ONGOING SUNDAYS 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
NOVEMBER 5-7
Shell Beach Farmers Market Harvest Celebration at Chamisal NOVEMBER 6
Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan • Friday: Winemaker Dinner in the tasting room–Gourmet BBQ prepared by 3rd Annual Vino de Sueños
vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family Chef Ian McPhee paired with Chamisal wines. Reception with hors d'oeuvres. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Buellton–Unique event planned and supported by a
fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com Enjoy the beautiful views of their historic vineyard while keeping warm and small group of local premium winemakers to benefit farm and vineyard
safe from the wind. 6pm, $60,$50/Chamisal Members. Seating limited workers. Vino de Sueños is the brand name for the wine series released each
ONGOING
RSVP, tastingroom@chamisalvineyards.com, 805-541-WINE year at the annual event. 17 premium wineries participating. Individual wines
Complimentary Limosine Service
• Sat: Rockin’ Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort for every taste and pocketbook. Another unique aspect of the Vino de Sueños
with Pismo Beach Winery
• Sun: Open House wines is that each label includes a reproduction of an original art piece from a
Their complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated
local artist. Live music by international award winning guitarist Derroy who is
driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach NOVEMBER 5-7
returning from last year by public demand. 3-6pm, $40 includes a 14 ounce
Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour. Harvest Celebration Vino de Sueños logo glass and appetizers. www.vinodesuenos.com
Limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back. at Tolosa Winery
Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463 • Fri: Tolosa Winery's Heritage Room–Celebrate with a French Burgundian,
LOS OLIVOS
NOVEMBER 7 family-style feast. Chef Michael Reyes, an apprentice at the famous French ONGOING SATURDAYS
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Laundry, cooking under the world-renowned Thomas Keller for the past few Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Over 130 vendors. Includes pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, paintings, sculp- months, has created a menu with local flavors and French flare. A 5-course Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3
ture, photography and more! The event also features live music, art demos, family-style dinner will be paired with Tolosa signature estate wines. 805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
BBQ, coffee & pastries, specialty foods, massage, plants & flowers. 10am-4pm 6pm, $70, $65/wine club, www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 NOVEMBER 2–JANUARY 30
805-704-8128, www.artintheparkshellbeach.com • Sat: Grand Tasting with Live & Silent Auction: Avila Beach Golf Resort Bayless Paints the Still Life at Artiste
• Sun: Open House The art of San Francisco artist Daniel Bayless captures those fleeting moments
NOVEMBER 30
Phantom Rivers will be Pouring NOVEMBER 5-7 when the delicate hand of nature caresses a bouquet. Bayless records the most
Harvest Celebration subtle sensations of light calling to mind early mornings when patios are
Lido's Restaurant at Dolphin Bay–Hors d'oeuvres to complement and live
at Laetitia Estate House perfumed by delicate blooms, awake and dancing in the sun.
music. 5:30-6:30pm, $12, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463
805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
805-474-7653, www.laetitiawine.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
• Fri: Winemaker Dinner–Two Cook's Catering will be guest chefs. Enjoy the
ONGOING beautiful view and visit with Laetitia's Winemakers. Room for 48 guests only. Email your upcoming event information to
Friday Nights @ 5 at Tolosa 6:30-9:30pm, $100, RSVP, 805-474-7653 or elza@laetitiawine.com
After hours wine in the Heritage Room or Friday Fun on the Tolosa patio. • Sat: Rockin’Harvest Festivities at Avila Beach Resort
Laurie@WineCountryThisWeek.com
$25,$20/wine club, RSVP recommended. 5-7pm, 805-782-0500 • Sun: Join them for their famous rides through the vineyard, live music and For best results, submit information
www.tolosawinery.com light appetizers. 11am-4pm, no reservations required at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS DECEMBER 2-6 NOVEMBER 6

Evening with the Winemaker Holiday Weekend in Wine Country Autumn on the Trail
$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com in Santa Barbara with Carina Cellars
DECEMBER 4 Wineries will be holding open houses, local boutiques and shops will offer their Tom Webb of Bella Olives will be tasting some of his delicious olives and
Artiste Reception for Daniel Bayless unique ideas for gifts (and often with discounts!), restaurants will create holiday tapenades paired with Carina Cellars wines!
Meet Daniel Bayless and taste Artiste Winery's new wine releases, featuring his meals and hotels will offer special incentives to spend a long weekend. There will 805-688-2459, info@carinacellars.com, www.santaynezwinecountry.com
gorgeously impressionistic originals. $15, free/members, 805-686-2626 be tree lightings, parades, menorahs, concerts, Santa, Aebleskivers and holiday
dinners. The entire community will come together to celebrate the Holiday SOLVANG
DECEMBER 4 Season. Bring the whole family or whisk your partner away for a weekend to ONGOING
Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration remember. Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
The community of Los Olivos welcomes the Holiday Season with business and www.WineCountryHoliday.com, info@winecountryholiday.com Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views. They do not offer petting pens
galleries fully decorated. Santa will be and local chorale groups will sing carols.
or rides in the cart but you are able to get up close and personal with the
A 'little angel" will light the community Christmas tree at 6pm at the flagpole. SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON miniature horse.10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, http://www.syv.com/qsminis/
4-7pm, 805-688-0658, www.losolivosca.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
SANTA BARBARA Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum Solvang Farmers Market
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011 Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm Fresh produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive and
Sunlight and Water: Celebrating the 805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum Copenhagen, 4-7pm, 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
Winemakers of Santa Barbara County ONGOING ONGOING
By fine art photographer Mark Robert Halper. At eight tasting rooms, the Los Friday Night Wine Down Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Olivos Cafe and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos. The ‘Los Olivos at Costa de Oro Showcases Solvang’s rich cultural history. Former residence of one of Solvang's
Meandering Gallery’ will take the viewer on a journey to untraditional art Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese most artistic families, now a community museum devoted to the history of
spaces and bring a new appreciation to the portraits and the people. Using the plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com Solvang, the colorful heritage and pioneer spirit of Denmark and the arts.
book as a guide to discover the many wine estates in Santa Barbara County, 1-4pm, Wed-Thu, 12-4pm, Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 12
visitors and residents alike will be able to experience wineries large and small.
DineOut: Santa Maria Style ONGOING
www.sunlightandwater.com
In conjunction with the Wine Christmas Passport Weekend! Feast on fabulous Hans Christian Andersen Museum
ONGOING SUNDAYS lunches and dinners specially priced at $10.10 to $40.10 at participating Honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show restaurants in & around Santa Maria. Dinner reservations are recommended. with copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and
For 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists and Menus and details posted online. 805-925-2403, www.santamariavisitor.com collages. 10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.com
craftsman. East Beach Pier, 10am–dusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.com DECEMBER 4-5 ONGOING
ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Christmas Passport Weekend Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Celebrate the holiday season featuring 10 local wineries. The tasting rooms will Houses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as European race
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste. be open 11am to closing for tasting on both days. bikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month so that the bikes on
4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com Advance tickets available/$30, 1-866-480-5194, www.smvwines.com display are constantly changing and expanding. Weekends 11am-5pm and by
SANTA YNEZ appointment mid-week. 805-686-9522, www.motosolvang.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Downtown Walking Tours NOVEMBER 12-14
ONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas and Harvest Weekend with Alisal & Lucas & Lewellen
Dancing at Maverick Saloon
Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307 This Western-focused wine event kicks off with wine tasting and BBQ dinner
Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web for
Friday night, complete with line dancing and live entertainment. Saturday
ONGOING schedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
morning guests will saddle up for a ride to Alisal’s Old Adobe where a hearty
Ty Warner Sea Center ONGOING breakfast, campfire and cowboy singing await. That afternoon, everyone will
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum be chauffeured over to Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards’ Harvest at their state-of-
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter & Parks - Janeway Carriage House the-art production facility in Buellton. The annual gathering features live
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm music, barrel and tank sampling, production tours, and the ever-popular wine
ONGOING
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org swirling competition. Guests can also stock up on award-winning wines at
Downtown Santa Barbara
special prices. That night, the principals of Lucas & Lewellen will host a private
Various venues for art exhibits, cultural events & fine wine tasting, plus festival ONGOING
winemaker’s dinner. Sunday morning is free for more riding, a massage, a
and holiday events, 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Activities game of golf, or just a chance to relax and reflect on the bounty of the
Santa Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle weekend. $1,250/couple, 888-4-ALISAL, www.alisal.com, www.llwine.com
ONGOING
• Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat
Santa Barbara Museum of Art NOVEMBER 17
"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees.
Check site for hours and exhibits. 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net Solvang Third Wednesday
• Sat: 10-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the
ONGOING Oak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission. "Giving Thanks"
C‘est Cheese • Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2/child Wine Walk tasting, a choice of five tastings from 12 locations. Special sales and
Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their offers at over 45 restaurants and merchants all day. Tickets available until 6 pm
ONGOING
selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats Art at Artiste Winery at The Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars and Wandering Dog Wine Bar.
for all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318 Each quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels Tickets are $20 and include a premium wine glass. Wine Walk tickets are sold
from the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com until 6 pm at The Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars and Wandering Dog Wine
ONGOING
Bar. Turkey Raffle winners announced at the Solvang Farmers Market. Susan
CAMA International Series at The Granada ONGOING Williams, 805-245-0626, www.solvangcc.com
Features celebrated orchestras, conductors and soloists from around the Glider Rides at the Airport
world. www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324 DECEMBER 4
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.com
Solvang Julefest Parade
ONGOING
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 Begins at 11:00am; featuring local groups, bands and the arrival of a jolly
CAMA Masterseries at the Lobero Italian Imagery in Santa Ynez rotund celebrity. The parade begins at Mission Santa Ines, travels west on
Presents concerts by some of today's leading chamber musicians. at Carina Cellars Mission Drive, turns left on 4th Street, turns left on Copenhagen Drive and
www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324 Welcoming Rodger Dawson! Dawson enjoys photographing simple subjects concludes at the Solvang Post Office on Alisal Road. For more info,
ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY that emanate elements of fascinating beauty. Shooting with a Canon 5D Mk II, events@SolvangUSA.com or 805-688-6144, www.SolvangUSA.com
Live Music at Oreana Winery Dawson captures that beauty, then works with digital images to create a DECEMBER 15
Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, www.oreanawinery.com personal idealized image closely resembling that initial moment.
Solvang Third Wednesday
805-252-0860, www.carinacellars.com
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 3 "Last Minute Shopping"
Peggy Ferris “Color | Line | Form” NOVEMBER 6
Wine Walk tasting, a choice of five tastings from 12 locations. Special sales and
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara–Peggy Ferris was trained at the Autumn on the Trail offers at over 45 restaurants and merchants all day. Tickets available until 6 pm
Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Holland and at Art Center College of Passport Event at The Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars and Wandering Dog Wine Bar.
Design in Pasadena. Her return to the fine arts follows a successful career as a Sample reserve wines, barrel tastings and complimentary hors d'oeuvres at Tickets are $20 and include a premium wine glass. Wine Walk tickets are sold
graphic designer. Her work is loose and spontaneous, but the designer’s eye for member wineries. Must be 21 & over. 11am-4pm, $45 includes a logo glass and until 6 pm at The Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars and Wandering Dog Wine
color and composition prevail. 805-965-6307, www.afsb.org passport to 14 wineries. RSVP, 1-800-563-3183, www.santaynezwinecountry.com Bar. Susan Williams, 805-245-0626, www.solvangcc.com
HUNT CELLARS
Memorable Wines
by Lisa Pretty Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, something he strives for – and delivers. He
Merlot, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cabernet Franc, continually strives to make the best wine
One very well known fact in the wine Viognier and Zinfandel. The first wine possible from his estate grown fruit and
industry is that it takes good fruit to make produced from Destiny Vineyards was delivers long lasting wine memories for those
good wine. When David Hunt decided to released in 1999 and since then passion and who enjoy his creations.
enter the wine business he looked far and hard work have resulted in wines with pure The majority of Hunt Cellar wines have
wide for a vineyard property that would varietal character, flavor and a velvet finish received ratings of 90-96 points and the
produce fruit capable of delivering wines that that continue to improve vintage after collection of gold medals is impressive. It is
would be memorable. The three most impor- vintage. not surprising with grapes grown on the
tant factors for growing great grapes are the Although David will give most of the credit estate mountain top vineyards that Hunt
vineyard soil, the weather and good quality to his vineyard manager, staff and Destiny Cellar wines are so good. The vines struggle
water. David’s exhaustive search across three Vineyards, clearly there is a lot more that goes in the soil with little clay to produce fruit and
states led him to Paso Robles where he into producing a great wine. David’s secret to as a result the low yield delivers grapes with
purchased what is known today as Destiny making wine is that he “treats each wine as if true varietal character and concentrated
Vineyards, the estate vineyard named after his he will never make another one”. The wines flavor. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon “Cabo-
daughter. at Hunt Cellars are not rushed though the vation” recently scored 96 points, demon-
Destiny Vineyards is a beautiful property winemaking process and the winemaking strating both the quality of the fruit as well as
containing over 550 acres of vineyards philosophy is to focus on quality and the vari- winemaking talent. The multiple 95-point
comprised of four terrior’s with elevations etal expression of the grape. The red wines are ratings on Hunt Cellar wines such as the
between 1550 - 2100 feet and soil composites all aged in French and American oak for over Cabernet Sauvignon “Cloud Nine”, the Petite
that mirror the great wine regions of the two years with some not bottled until after Sirah “Irresistible”, and the Sangiovese “Rhap-
world. With the perfect vineyard soil, ideal thirty-two months in barrel where they sody” Reserve all attest to the fact that David
weather for grape growing, and excellent “gather expression but not too much extrac- Hunt is indeed producing wines that are
water, Destiny Vineyards met all of David’s tion”. David’s ability to craft wines with the memorable.
criteria to produce memorable wines. The right amount of expression, balance and The Hunt Cellars Tasting room is located
vineyard was planted almost fourteen years intensity is what make him such a good wine- on the West side of Paso Robles just off of
ago with the initial planting of Cabernet maker. The indelible finish on the wine is Highway 46 on Oakdale Road. At Hunt
David Hunt
Cellars they believe wine tasting
should be a fun experience and so as
you walk through the door you are
greeted with either live music or
songs from the white grand player
piano. At the Cabernet Bar, the
friendly staff is eager to pour
samplings of the wines that typically
rate between 90-96 points. It is fun to
read through the list and see all the
musical names that have been given
to the wines. With names like “Rocket
Man”, “Tango in Paso”, “Red Velvet”
“Que Sera Sirha” and “Red Velvet” it is
apparent David’s musical background
comes into play when he names his
wines. With any luck you may catch
him at one of the Hunt Cellar’s wine-
maker’s dinners where he still gives a
concert for his guests.
Wine tasting at Hunt Cellars can
also be an educational experience —
you can see samples of the soils that
are partially responsible for the great
wines. The tasting staff is more than
happy to tell you about the wines and
the history of the vineyards. While
you visit, you can enjoy the spacious
veranda and the lush inviting land-
scaped lawns. Bring a lunch or snack
and relax while enjoying the views
from the decks.
Hunt Cellars pour their wines
daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in
the tasting room located at 2875
Oakdale Road. For more information
call (805) 237-1600 or visit
www.huntcellars.com.
NIVEN FAMILY WINES

A Family’s Legacy
by Michael Cervin and Chardonnay areas of Burgundy, but it “Our tasting room visitors are offered a
also enjoys a unique geographic feature: the truly unique, one of a kind tasting experi-
In 1909, local farm workers in San Luis valley runs in an east-west configuration, ence. An extreme range of wines, made from
Obispo’s Edna Valley constructed the Inde- known as a transverse valley, rather than the a single estate, in a wide array of carefully
pendence Schoolhouse in what was then usual north-south valley. focused styles, are all poured under one
empty farmland. Today the land is rich with John Niven, VP of Sales and Marketing, roof: from racy Albariño and Grüner Velt-
wine grapes stretching as far as the eye can and his cousin Michael Blaney, VP of Opera- liner, to old-vine Sauvignon Blanc, to elegant
see. And Niven Family Wines and their best tions, are members of the family’s third Pinot Noir, to rich massive red blends, and
known labels Baileyana and Tangent, can be generation in the wine industry. They work just about everything in between,” John says.
sampled in that same schoolhouse, a bright closely with members of the second genera- Cadre for example is all Pinot Noir, Zocker is
and airy place with similar idyllic views of tion, in what is a true family-run business. all about Grüner, and Trenza is dedicated to
copious amounts of land as before. The “With consolidation in the wine industry Spanish varieties. “The educational aspect of
tasting room recently celebrated its centen- there’s a pool of smaller wineries like us. the wines we are showcasing has proven to
nial, but it is anything but old and stuffy. In There’s a gap between the big guys and the be a great experience for a visitor. There is
fact where the tasting bar is currently used to little guys and consumers are gravitating something to be enjoyed, and certainly some-
be the school library. Now instead of books towards smaller wineries that have family, thing to be learned, by everyone,” John
lining the wall, bottles of wine stand guard. stories and niches,” John says. And Niven states. The Baileyana label has a strong focus
Husband and wife Jack and Catharine Niven Family Wines proudly speaks of their forty- on the classic wines of Chardonnay, Pinot
began planting vineyards in the early 1970s year history in the Edna Valley. “We’re dedi- Noir and Syrah. The Tangent label reflects its
operating on a hunch that the land would be cated to San Luis Obispo and a legacy of name: “Tangent is more a niche and purpose
fertile enough for wine grapes. The Nivens farming that ensures that future generations driven wine with all these cool, funky alter-
vineyard holdings total about 1200 acres, can do it.” There are five labels you will native white wines,” John adds. Indeed they
with parts of the vineyards on the valley floor encounter when you visit: Baileyana, have dedicated a lot of resources to grow
and other parts ascending the low hillsides. Tangent, Zocker, Trenza, and Cadre, each Albariño, Viognier, Pinot Blanc and Eccle-
The Edna Valley is similar to the Pinot Noir with a specific focus. stone, an unconventional blend of Pinot Gris,
Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Blanc,

Albarino, and a little Muscat.
“These are great expressions of
those varietals in the Edna Valley
which is a cool climate viticul-
ture. So at the end of the day you
get this purity of fruit, with
acidity and what’s in the bottle is
what Mother Nature gave us in
the vineyard,” John says. So are
they crusaders for odd-ball
grapes, the only ones willing to
carry the flag of creative wine-
making? “I wouldn’t call our
family crusaders,” he
admits. “We are simply out to
explore and showcase the
tremendous potential of white
wines in the Edna
Valley. Chardonnay has been and
will always be the top dog.” And
that means though Baileyana
Chardonnay is the calling card,
once you’re in, you can be
exposed to an array of unique
white wines. “Through the years
we have seen great promise from
a handful of white varietals and
how they marry with our unique
soils and cool climate. Across all
of our white varietals, we see a
common expression of miner-
ality and racy fruit which is
exactly what we are looking for,”
John says. “It’s been both fun and
rewarding to explore and grow
varietals like Albariño, Gruner
Veltliner, and Grenache
Blanc. We can’t wait to see how
these varietals evolve with vine
age.”
The full arsenal of Niven
Family Wines can be sampled at
5828 Orcutt Road in the heart of
the Edna Valley and they are
open daily from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tasting fees start at $5. For
more information contact (805)
269-8200 or visit the website at
www.nivenfamilywines.com.
Perfect Pairs BY LEN NAPOLITANO
Orchid Hill Vineyard

‘Estate Grown’ 2007
Pinot Noir Private Reserve
with Pinot Noir Beets
To many, the pairing of wine and beets may seem counter intuitive at first but
after some examination it is clearly a combination that makes sense. First the
obvious: beets and red wine both depend on natural pigments in the vegetable, or
grape, that give each their lively red color. Furthermore, both red wine and beets
are a source of antioxidants, organic compounds known to provide health bene-
fits, although they are less abundant in beets than in red wine. On the other hand,
beets and red wine differ in one significant, yet complementary way. Beets have
excellent detoxification properties, which could be of service on those occasions
when red wine’s potential to intoxicate has been realized.
Autumn is the perfect time of year for a Pinot Noir Beets recipe and pairing it Pinot Noir Beets served with very rare venison
topped with raspberries and balsamic syrup.
with the Orchid Hill Vineyard Estate Grown 2007 Pinot Noir Private Reserve from
Paso Robles. With its combination of sweetness from the natural sugars in the
beets, boosted with a little added sugar that mixes with pepper, allspice, raspberry
vinegar, and some Pinot Noir thrown in, too, the dish’s aroma by itself should PINOT NOIR BEETS
make this an automatic candidate for the Thanksgiving Day dinner table. It's bril- • 1 dozen whole cooked beets
liant, deep red color is a reminder of the seasons falling leaves. As an added • 1 tablespoon flour
delight, the recipe suggests combining the Pinot Noir Beets with very rare venison • 2 tablespoons sugar
and topping it all off with raspberries and balsamic syrup. • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinot Noir is among the most versatile wines available because of its tamed • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
body, delicate fruitiness and quiet acidity, all balanced with an attractive bouquet • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
and earthy flavors. Besides Pinot Noir, Orchid Hill Vineyard specializes in small • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
lot production of a broad range of varietal wines, from Grenache to Sangiovese to • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zinfandel. The Private Reserve Pinot Noir was made from Esatate Grown Grapes • 1/2 cup OHV Pinot Noir
in the Templeton Gap of the Paso Robles appellation where cooler ocean breezes • 2 tablespoons butter
create perfect growing conditions for the vines, assisted by calcareous-rich soil. In
addition to its seamless match with this dish, “The rich color and polished tannins Mix together the flour, sugar, salt, pepper
make this traditionally styled Pinot Noir a perfect complement to mild creamy and allspice. Add the vinegar, lemon juice
cheeses, dried fruits, plank smoked salmon and pork tenderloin,” explains Wine- and dry red wine.
maker Adam Bauman. Cook this mixture slowly until thick, stir-
Ideally located on the downtown Paso Robles park plaza, the Orchid Hill ring constantly.
tasting room offers their full range of wines. Their popular wine and cheese Mix in the small whole cooked beets and
pairing menu, when arranged in advance, is also available at the tasting room, heat thoroughly.
which includes a gallery showcasing handcrafted items from local artists. Stir in butter and serve.
Open daily noon to 6:00 pm, or by appointment

1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles
(805) 237-7525 • www.orchidhillwine.com
Perfect Pairs BY LEN NAPOLITANO
Basil-Smoked Burger
Paired with Carina Cellars
2007 Zinfandel
Pairing the all-American burger with a wine could be among the
no-brainers of wine-and-food pairing – if that wine is Zinfandel.
Because Zinfandel is probably the only grape that has come to be
recognized as “America’s grape” – or at least, “California’s grape.” It
makes a bold, fruit-forward wine with intensity of flavor and spice,
combined with a cutting alcohol level that typically ranges from high
to extremely high, creating a full-bodied mouthful with a lingering
BASIL-SMOKED BURGER
Pesto Mayonnaise:
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
resonance. Of course, there are always exceptions, but generally, there
is no such thing as a delicate California red Zinfandel. That it is being
paired with this immensely flavorful recipe for a classic grilled Amer- • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
ican burger is no surprise. The Basil-Smoked Burger melds the fat To make the mayonnaise, combine the ingredients in a
from sirloin and Monterey Jack cheese, frames it with aromatic notes small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
of garlic, red onion and basil, while the wine, the Carina Cellars 2007 Patties:
Zinfandel from Paso Robles, washes it down it with an explosive burst • 2 pounds ground sirloin
of layers of black fruit and hints of roasted nuts. Arguably, this pairing • ¼ cup Zinfandel
should be a requirement at every backyard barbecue across the • ¼ cup lightly packed minced fresh basil
country. • ¼ cup minced red onion
Zinfandel is one of the few non-Rhone varietal wines made by • ¼ cup fresh Italian bread crumbs
Carina Cellars. But their know-how in producing rich and fruity red • 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, finely chopped
wines, like Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, serves them well when • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
they venture out to other grapes of world class notoriety. Winemaker • vegetable oil for brushing on the grill rack
Joey Tensley and Carina Cellars owner David Hardee agreed on • 8 large basil sprigs, moistened with water for grilling
tapping the great resources of Central Coast grapes to make wines • 6 large seeded sandwich rolls, split
defined by their terroir. Tensley, having a strong winemaking back- • 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
ground gained from his experience at two respected Santa Barbara • 6 red leaf lettuce leaves
County names – Babcock Winery and Beckmen Vineyards – achieves • 6 thick tomato slices, about ¼ inch thick
the objective with style in this west side Paso Robles powerhouse. • 6 paper thin red onion slices, separated into rings
Tensley’s own label, Tensley Wines in Santa Barbara, specializes in
• 6 basil sprigs for serving
Syrah, and was once described by Robert Parker, Jr as “stunning.”
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover.
Carina Cellars may give some creative names to their blended
To make the patties, combine the sirloin, Zinfandel, basil, onion,
Rhone wines, such as Iconoclast, Clairvoyant and Sibylline, but for
bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic salt in a large bowl.
their single-varietal wines, like the 2007 Zinfandel, they keep the Handling the meat as little as possible to avoid compacting it, mix
name straightforward and put the creativity into the Basil-Smoked well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form the portions
Burger. The wine can be found in their Reserve Wines section of their into patties to fit the rolls.
website, but the tiny 121-case production means one has to act fast When the grill is ready, brush the grill rack with vegetable oil.
before stock runs out to get a vital component of this patriotic pairing. Toss the moistened basil springs directly onto the fire. Place the
Two locations are ready to serve the Reserve Zinfandel and other patties on the rack, cover and cook, turning once, until done to
Carina Cellars wines: one is open daily at 2900 Grand Avenue, Suite preference, 5 to 7 minutes on each.
A, Los Olivos, CA, (805) 688-2459, and the other is open Friday to Serve patties on ciabatta rolls with pesto mayo and other
Sunday at 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles CA, (805-886-5079). condiments/garnishes of choice. Bon Appetit!
Visit www.carinacellars.com for more information.
Preferred Tasting Room:

NINER WINE ESTATES to a tasting room, a spectacular demonstration of glasses designed to bring out the wine’s
A one-of-a-kind experience
kitchen and a private CLUB 9 members-only best qualities. The tasting room staff is
by Lisa Pretty
lounge. The lounge will be used for the first extremely knowledgeable and eager to answer
Along Highway 46 West in Paso Robles a CLUB 9 Pick-up party on November 20th. questions. To offer a deeper level of educa-
slope side vineyard surrounds a large grove of From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. club members will tion, the Hospitality Center has an educa-
oak trees that form the shape of heart. The experience food pairings with the current tional seminar series offered throughout the
vineyard known as Heart Hill Vineyard is one CLUB 9 offerings while enjoying live music. year.
of two estate vineyards owned by Richard and The second structure is a small winery that is The large demonstration kitchen is the
Pam Niner. The second, and larger of the two, often used for educational events and during center of the culinary program. Knowing that
is on the east side of Paso Robles and is the club party, members will be able to taste people typically enjoy wine with food the
known as Bootjack Ranch. Niner Wine the wines from the 2010 harvest from the culinary emphasis in the education program
Estates Winemaker, Amanda Cramer, takes barrel and tank. Nothing seems barn like is front and center. The Paso area is home to
the Bordeaux, Rhone and Italian grape vari- inside either building – the architecture and many wonderful fish purveyors, ranchers and
etals from the two vineyards to craft a line of design are modern and impressive. organic growers. The Niner Wine Estates
wines that represent the whole of Paso Rick Toyota, Niner Wine Estates Director commercial kitchen will bring together the
Robles. The Niner Wine Estates’ state-of-the- of Hospitality and Estate Sommelier, indi- best that Paso has to offer incorporating guest
art winery enables her to make wines by cated that the approach at Niner Wine Estates chefs and local businesses. On November
combining the best of traditional winemaking is “to put wine in a bigger context”. The 27th and 28th, as part of a Thanksgiving
methods and cutting-edge technologies. Hospitality Center was designed to offer a Weekend tasting program, food and wine
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center wide range of educational programs. As you pairing along with barrel sampling will be
opened in May of this year to provide visitors walk through the doors of the tasting room offered. Closer to the holidays the plans for a
with the opportunity to taste the line of wines your education can begin with the sensory Holiday Dinner and Holiday Faire will be
including their flagship Bordeaux blend, “Fog analysis display. At the tasting bar, samples of revealed.
Catcher.” Located at the base of the Heart Hill cork, oak and soils are all used to aid in The Hospitality Center is located at 2400
property, the Hospitality Center is comprised educating wine visitors about the many Highway 46 West in Paso Robles and is open
of two rustic, yet elegant, stone barn structures aspects of what goes into producing and seven days a week 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit
surrounded by beautiful grounds and a hay delivering that perfect glass of wine. Speaking www.ninerwine.com to learn more about
field. The larger of the two structures is home of glasses, the shelves are loaded with a range upcoming educational programs and events.
PIANETTA WINERY
By Melissa Chavez bodied Italian varietal with crisp
LAST PICK UP PART OF THE YEAR acids, subtle hints of clove, fig,
If you’ve not yet visited Pianetta NOVEMBER 4, 6-8PM toasted oak, solid structure and a
Winery Tasting Room, you’re in for a After the club shipment goes out, enjoy a pick up party
smooth finish. Just 351 cases are
at the tasting room for local members. Artisan cheeses,
treat. Now celebrating their fourth being produced. Their 2008 Pianetta
cookies, bread, crackers and gourmet meats will be served.
year, the winery is known for estate- Sangiovese is a Brunello clone version
Complimentary for club members only.
grown varietals with big, bold of the grape harvested from the Lock-
flavors, such as their medal-winning SANGIOVESE VERTICAL TASTING wood Vineyard in Southern
2007 Pianetta “Bilancio,” a blend of DECEMBER 4 Monterey County. This wine pairs
57% Syrah and 43% Cabernet wine. Pianetta Winery only showcases their library wines a few perfectly with lighter main dishes,
In addition to established favorites, times a year. This December they will showcase their such as light tomato sauces over
the tasting room has new releases to Sangiovese varietal by offering tastes of their 2004, pasta and chicken cacciatore.
discover, and just in time to celebrate 2005, 2006, 2007 and current 2008 Sangiovese wines. The awaited 2008 Pianetta Jug
the holidays. The staff will pair these wines with catered appetizers Wine is an encore of their 2007
The winery facility is located in in their San Miguel barrel room. improvisational blend that became
San Miguel, but the Pianetta Tasting an instant hit. With just 210 avail-
Room is centrally positioned in Downtown Paso Robles, just north of able, jug fans will surely enjoy this “Italian family house wine” version
City Park in the historic Granger Building. Winemaker John Pianetta of Barbera, Cabernet and Petite Sirah. Last, but not least is their most
and his daughter, Caitlin Pianetta, are the present-day dynamic duo exclusive wine, the 2008 Pianetta Tuscan Nights. This Supertuscan is
in their four-generation farming and winemaking family. To create a well-balanced blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah with
their vintages, they harvest grapes from the family’s Indian Valley area intriguing complexity and a smooth, crisp finish. Tuscan Nights
vineyards in Monterey County, just north of Paso Robles. always goes fast, so visitors are encouraged to hurry in for this and
This season, there’s a quartet of releases to toast with family and other new Pianetta releases.
friends. The first is the winery’s inaugural 2008 Pianetta Barbera. Pianetta Winery Tasting Room is open Sunday through Thursday,
“Our 2008 Barbera marks the very first vintage of Barbera we have from noon to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ever produced,” says Caitlin Pianetta, who describes it as a full- Call (805) 226-4005 or visit www.pianettawinery.com.
Welcome to
P L E A S A N T VA L L E Y
RANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel
805-467-9448, ranchitacanyonvineyard.com
Friday-Monday, 11am-5pm, or by appointment
Cinquain Cellars
Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated vineyard The idea for what would eventually become Cinquain Cellars (pronounced
& boutique winery, producing estate grown, handcrafted wines. sink-ane) started in 1985 when Dave Nagengast graduated with his degree in
Enology from Fresno State with the dream of someday having his own vineyard
J&J CELLARS and winery.
2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel And now, after 25 years of making wines professionally for others, the culmi-
805-467-2891, www.jjcellars.com nation of his dream is evident with the establishment of Cinquain Cellars, a 14-
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm or by appointment acre vineyard in San Miguel, and the availability of 1500 cases of ultra-premium
Come discover some great wines and incredible values! red and white wines.
The Cinquain Cellars debut release, the 2006 Reserve Meritage, was awarded
CINQUAIN CELLARS 94 points, a Gold Medal and a Best of Class of Region designation for Bordeaux
6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel blends at the 2008 California State Fair, and separately Laurie Daniel had this to
805-400-5978, www.cinquaincellars.com say about it: “This blend of five grapes (mostly Cabernet and Malbec) is robust
Tasting by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays yet easy to drink now because of its balance. Juicy black cherry flavors are
Come taste the poetry created from 100% estate-grown Bordeaux, accented by a note of anise and firm structure.”
Rhône and Port varieties. The 2006 Syrah was awarded Gold Medals at both the Denver and San Fran-
cisco International Wine Competition, and separately, Robert Parker, Jr. had this
LOCATELLI VINEYARDS & WINERY to say about it: “This delicious, sexy Syrah possesses a deep plum/ruby color as
8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel well as copious quantities of sweet black cherry and black currant fruit, smoke,
805 467-0067, www.locatelliwinery.com
earth and a gamy meatiness. Enjoy this lush 2006 over the next two or three
Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Festival Weekends 10am-5pm
years.”
Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon are just a few of our
The 2009 Chardonnay, which his aged in 100% new French Oak and
estate wines waiting for you.
sourced from Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield CA, was awarded a Double Gold
TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS Medal, Best Chardonnay, Best White Wine and Best of Show at the 2010 Denver
6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel International Wine Competition.
805-467-9490, www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com Dave and his wife Beth still work at their full-time day jobs (Dave is the head
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm winemaker for Scheid Vineyards and Beth is a product marketing manager for
A small family venture dedicated to premium wines. the FileMaker division of Apple, Inc) but open the winery to the public several
times per year and provide private tastings by appointment. The couple live in
SILVER HORSE WINERY San Miguel with the youngest of their three sons, while their older sons attend
2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel UCLA and UCSD. Dave can be reached at dave@cinquaincellars.com and Beth
805-467-WINE(9463), www.silverhorse.com at beth@cinquaincellars.com. You can also purchase wine and find lists of
Friday-Monday 11am-5pm upcoming events on the website at www.cinquaincellars.com.
Come experience what everyone is talking about! Cinquain Cellars is a member of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and
the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, which will be hosting “Sip and Shop” Holiday
PRETTY-SMITH VINEYARDS & WINERY Open Houses at several member wineries the weekend of Dec 3, 4, and 5th.
13350 River Road, San Miguel Learn more at www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com.
805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
To San Francisco
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grown Bordeaux-style wines. MISSION
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grapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Merlot, Petite Sirah,
Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. To
San Luis Obispo
www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com
& Los Angeles
TALLEY VINEYARDS
By Melissa Chavez Talley’s 2008 Stone Corral Pinot Noir
SLO VINEYARD HARVEST WEEKEND offers deeply extracted fruit, a velvety
With time at a premium these NOVEMBER 5-7 texture and spiciness people love.
days, a visit to Talley Vineyards in Open House from 11am-3pm. Monte Mills performs Talley’s 2008 Rincon Vineyard Pinot
Arroyo Grande is time well spent. Not up-tempo traditional western swing and country music. Noir is a masculine “cigar” wine with
only is the tasting room staff thrilled Enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, wine tastes and a barrel tasting of strong mineral characteristics and
with high ratings by wine critic Talley’s 2009 Pinot Noir. A perfect lunch date for just $10!
rich, intense fruit, and their 2008
Robert Parker for seven of their wines
ART RECEPTION WITH LORRAINE MARIE COTE Rosemary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is
(scoring from 91 to 96 points), there’s among their most popular. Complex
NOVEMBER 15
a slate of fresh releases to keep the and layered with cranberry, lavender,
Plein air impressionist works display honors
celebration going. Similarly, with the rose and sandalwood, this hand-
the efforts of dedicated area farm workers.
rush of the crush season behind us, Wine and cheese reception with the artist from 1-3 pm. harvested winner offers a silky mouth
there are lots of opportunities for Exhibit runs November-December. feel and smooth tannins. (McDaniel
leisurely perusing, and often beyond Visit LMCGallery.com. also suggests setting some aside to
their spacious tasting room. age three or four years.)
Guest Services Coordinator Andy McDaniel is the go-to guy for Also favored among their coveted releases is the Mano Tinta
tours and tastings throughout the property. In addition to customized lineage, a deep red blend of 50% Malbec, 40% Syrah and 10%
tastes by appointment, McDaniel provides three wine experiences to Petite Sirah. Every grape and resource used to make this wine is
choose from. The Estate Tour and Tasting ($35) offers informative 90- donated, and proceeds help benefit county farm workers and their
minute explores through Rincon Vineyard, barrel room and winery families.
facility with barrel samplings from several vineyards. The Special Want more? There’s a newly released trio of Bishop’s Peak label
Reserve and Library Tasting ($25) provides exclusive reserve tastings wines, utilizing fruit grown in from throughout the Central Coast,
in the Rincon Room or picnic areas with choices from the current including a 2007 Cabernet, 2008 Chardonnay and their 2009 Pinot
menu, library and future vintages. There’s even a half-hour tour of Noir. Like all Talley wines, these and other Bishop’s Peak offerings are
Rincon Vineyard, the winery and tasting room. The tour can be created with the same care and steps that characterize their hand-
enjoyed with Talley and Bishop’s Peak wines ($15) or without crafted, estate-grown varietal wines.
samplings ($10). Talley Vineyards is located at 3031 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande.
Even if you’re just stopping by, picking up an assortment of their For more information, call (805) 489-0446 or go to the website at
newest releases is a sure thing. Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are the www.talleyvineyards.com. For more information about vineyard tours
flagships here, and their estate-grown Rincon and Rosemary’s Vine- and tasting appointments, call (805) 489-0446 ext. 25 or email guest-
yard vintages are perennial favorites. Harvested from Edna Valley, services@ talleyvineyards.com.
New Benefit Wine for Old Mission San Miguel Arcángel

Old Mission San Miguel Arcángel winery at (805) 467-0067. “We decided to price the wine at $20 so
recently held its annual Wine Experiencia, a that more people will be able to take advantage of this great benefit,”
fundraising event during which a new wine said winemaker Louis Gregory.
label was unveiled; the proceeds will go to Locatelli Winery is located at 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San
benefit the 213-year-old original California Miguel – one of the northernmost wineries of the Paso Robles AVA.
Mission. The winery and vineyard overlook historic Old Mission San Miguel.
The label, appropriately named “Old The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m.
Mission San Miguel Arcángel” exhibits a to 4 p.m. For more information, call (805) 467-0067 or visit the
gold-embellished image of St. Francis of website at www.locatelliwinery.com.
Assisi. In a collaborative effort with Locatelli
Vineyards & Winery of San Miguel, a 2004
estate Cabernet Sauvignon was selected for
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH’S
its exceptional quality. The image of St. Francis of Assisi was chosen
since his life was the inspiration of the Franciscan Friars who founded WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT
the California missions. Even the tasting notes have intrigue: “Be
comforted by aromas of mission fig, Asian sandalwood and the dust of
a friar’s trek through raspberry patches…” Limited to only 400 cases,
SAN LUIS OBISPO
this wine is selling quickly with its recent release late last month.
“This is not a one-time wine; eventually we’d like to offer a series
MAMA'S MEATBALL
of wines each with its own unique image and varietal. Each new
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
release for the Mission will include a new label image. St. Michael the Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
Archangel, the patron saint of this Mission, will be chosen next and seasonal menus by using only the finest and
we’ll continue from there,” stated Raynette Gregory, co-owner of freshest ingredients.
Locatelli Winery, “We are very blessed to be a part of this.” 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
Old Mission San Miguel wine is currently available only at Locatelli 805-544-0861
Winery by ordering online at www.locatelliwinery.com/mission-wine,
by visiting the tasting room during weekend hours, or by calling the
SHELL BEACH
Paso Robles Merchants to Host DEL'S PIZZERIA AND
‘Elegant Evening Downtown’ ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Established in 1973
Family Owned and Operated
With “Elegant Evening Downtown” on Saturday, November Open 7 days a week
13th, the heart of Paso Robles is transformed into a magical feast Over 16 artisan wines by the glass
for the eyes and taste buds. This delightful Paso Robles tradition 401 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach
805.773.4438 • www.delspizzeria.com
is a gift of hospitality from downtown merchants and kicks off
the holiday shopping season.
Between 5 and 8 p.m., shoppers are indulged with fine hors
d’oeuvres and refreshments. Lights twinkle in windows and C AYUCOS
cascade from awnings and facades. Dancers, quartets and choir
will entertain our guests, amid the holiday finery, dancers from
Class Act Dance Studio serve as live mannequins in shop HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central
windows, posing as characters from beloved tales. Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu,
Complimentary trolley rides are offered by the Central Coast hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.
Trolley Company. Strolling minstrels and singers fill the crisp Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats
and vegetarian/vegan items.
night air with music.
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
For more information, contact Paso Robles Main Street, at
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
(805) 238-4103.
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ROBERT HALL WINERY

California’s 2010 Golden State Winery
By Kim Murphy-Rodrigues
Discover the Essence of Paso Robles,™ with a visit to Robert Hall
Winery. Tucked in the rolling hills near the region’s eastern gateway,
Robert L. Hall has realized a 40-year dream in building a winery and
hospitality center which has become a landmark for the Paso Robles
community.
Robert’s interest in the wine business was sparked during a family
vacation to France in the late ’70s. As he traveled throughout the
Rhône valley, Robert was captivated by the lifestyle and tradition of the
family wine estates he visited. Shortly after, Robert began developing
his idea for a premium-producing vineyard and winery and ventured
west with the goal of visiting each of California’s wine appellations to
explore optimum growing conditions for the
production of premium wine grapes, specifically
the Rhône varieties he enjoyed so much. In the
early-’90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the
perfect terroir in the Paso Robles AVA. Featuring stewards of the land, both the winery and vine-
soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and yard practice natural resource conservation.
cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural conditions Measures include the preservation of native oak
were ideal to the development of the enological trees on the Hall Ranch, energy and water conser-
characteristics he was seeking to produce. The vation thru the recycling and treatment of waste
“Home” property was acquired in 1995. Soon water for the vineyard and landscape irrigation,
after, the “Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined use of a natural pumice, diatomaceous earth and
the Hall Ranch. organic compost tea in the vineyard as well as
Dedicated to environmental sustainability, cover crops, beneficial insects and permaculture
Robert Hall Winery has achieved Sustainability in gardens.
Practice (SIP)™ certification for its vineyards, with The winery was recently named California’s
each bottle of wine bearing the SIP™ seal. As true “Golden State Winery” for 2010 by the California
State Fair Wine Competition. Known as the
oldest and most prestigiously judged wine
competition in North America, this year’s event included nearly 3,000
wines from over 600 wineries, which were all blind tasted. Robert
Hall Winery’s ten wine entries garnered five “Best of Class” honors and
placed the winery in the position of being this year’s golden recipient
– a first time honor for a Central Coast winery. Robert L. Hall feels the
honor highlights the “quality of the fruit and winemaking in Paso
Robles” and is rewarded by the attention it is bringing to “all wineries
in the Paso Robles AVA.” Robert Hall wines are crafted by winemaker
Don Brady who joined the winery in 2001. A Texas native, Don was
recognized by his industry peers in 2006 by receiving the “Winemaker
of the Year” honors. Don’s goal in crafting Robert Hall wines is “to
bring the elements of the fruit from the Hall Ranch to the winey to
capture the exceptional color and flavor that is the essence of Paso
Robles.” While Robert Hall Winery is most known for their Cabernet
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

DECEMBER 31, 2010
Join us for a night of old Hollywood glamour filled with a
gourmet meal, live entertainment and lots of GOLDEN times!
7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. • $150pp, $125 Cavern Club members
Reservations: (805) 239.1616 ext. 24
www.roberthallwinery.com/events
Sauvignon, the winery has an extensive Rhône-wine portfolio

including the Blanc de Robles, Rhone de Robles and Pape de Robles
blends in addition to the popular reserve wines Meritage and Vintage
Port.
Robert invites you to drop by the Robert Hall Winery Hospitality
Center whenever your travels bring you to Paso Robles Wine Country.
The center is open daily for wine tasting. Guided educational tours are
also available and include a tour of the winery 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 hosts special events throughout the
year including the annual New Year’s Eve celebration and is available
for weddings and private events. For more information, visit
www.roberthallwinery.com. Robert Hall Winery is located at 3443
Mill Road / Highway 46 East in Paso Robles; call (805) 239-1616.
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop

by Melissa Chavez ment and paté with reserve wines for $25. Dinnertime prix fixe
offerings include the Gourmet Menu: a salad and Champagne
The saying that “big things come in small packages” is true. At appetizer, first course with two wines, main course with wine and
first look, Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop is an attractive dessert choices for just $65.
looking restaurant, but there’s more than meets the eye.
Hoppe’s Blueprint in Cayucos
Deliciously Famous Hoppe’s Garden Bistro also has an interesting history. The old
Located in Cayucos, Hoppe’s has been a favorite restaurant in a Way Station building was constructed in 1876 as a hotel by the
close-knit community of artists, beachcombers and surfers. Not Pedraita Family, who purchased the site from English immigrant
only locally known; growing adulation continues to earn its place and town founder Captain James Cass. Initially, the main building
amongst the worst-kept secrets in California. Lauded by foodies and dining room was built. However, two other buildings were
and critics alike, Hoppe’s even had one TV host oohing and ahhing relocated from other parts of town to provide for a kitchen and
between bites of Sauteed Cayucos Red Abalone on the set of his TV four of its twelve bedrooms. This addition formed wings on the
show, “Visiting…With Huell Howser.” existing property, creating the Cottage Hotel.
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro has proven itself as among the very best In addition to travelers, the hotel played host to the rich and
the county has to offer – in using seasonally fresh ingredients, for famous, such as the William Randolph Hearst Family during
its wildly diverse menu and mouth-watering appetizers, meat, lengthy construction of Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Renowned
seafood and vegetable entrees, salads and desserts – eye-catching operatic contralto and WWI patriot Ernestine Shumann-Heinke
presentation and delightful ambiance. People who are seeking sang there. Her friend, a Polish pianist, statesman, and Paso Robles
memorable dining experiences and celebrating every occasion can vintner, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, accompanied her on the hotel’s
be found at Hoppe’s, from birthdays, to graduations, to golden piano. Later, the building sat ignored from the 1940s until 1974,
anniversaries. Even their more casual entrees and sides are to die- when Henry and Mary Ellen Eisemann bought and restored the
for, including Portabella Burgers, Heirloom Tomato Salad, and grand dame to its former glory. With the purchase Mr. Eisemann
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes. With exceptions, lunch entrees range brainstormed plans for the adjacent English garden, laying 20,000
from about $8 to $14 (Angus Flat Iron Steak), and dinner entrees bricks (some of them borrowed from the former kitchen’s range
from $12 to $60 (Whole Colorado Rack of Lamb). oven), which guests enjoy to this day. Dedicated to his wife’s
The wine list at Hoppe’s is impressive and boasts 200 varieties mother with a perennial green thumb, he also thoughtfully added
for enjoying, agin, or gift-giving. There’s assistance, too, if you’re a Victorian pavilion, currently a favorite wedding location.
wondering what to pair with your Smoked Pheasant Pizza or Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop is located at 78 North
Skillet Seared Elk Chops. One of Hoppe’s delights is their Philoso- Ocean in Cayucos. Call (805) 995-1006. Visit the website at
pher’s Menu (lunch/dinner), pairing a handmade cheese assort- www.HoppesBistro.com.
Bianchi Winery Releases 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Bianchi Winery (Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room) has of the later, this Cab saw 30 months in new French oak, the
released its 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Selection. result being a finished wine exhibiting beautiful berry fruit and
From the much anticipated and heralded 2007 vintage in a palate engaging complexity of flavors.”
California, the Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Paso Robles The winery’s estate vineyards produce varietal grapes that are
featuring a blend of Bianchi Winery’s Lakeside Estate Clone 8 best suited for the rolling hills and dissected uplands of the heart
Cab (65%) and sourced Plummer Vineyard Clone 337 (35%). of Paso Robles: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and
Some 1,590 cases were produced and the wine carries a Zinfandel. The winery also produces popular wines from high
suggested retail price of $17.99. Alcohol by volume is 14.8%. quality sourced grapes grown in greater Paso Robles and along
Said Beau Bianchi, President of Sales & Marketing, “Our California’s Central Coast. These include a Santa Barbara
winemaker, Tom Lane worked his fine magic yet again – finding Chardonnay, Los Alamos Pinot Grigio, Santa Maria Pinot Noir,
the perfect balance by blending just the right amount of our own Monterey Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles Petite Sirah, Cabernet
medium-bodied Lakeside Estate grapes with the backbone and Franc and Moscato as well as embracing the Bianchi’s Italian
aggressive tannins of the Plummer grapes.” He added, “Mindful heritage with a Sangiovese, Barbera and the interestingly
uncommon Refosco.
Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
by Len Napolitano
What is the relationship between wine and the weather?

In the process of making great wines, the most unpredictable element is also year. If you buy your wine at wine specialty
the biggest contributor. shops, vintage charts are normally available for
The whole issue of the weather and its effect on winemaking is about a wine’s reference, if you ask. When it comes to wines from California, our wine region
overall quality, flavor, richness, age-ability, complexity and even cost. A bountiful weather is fairly good and consistent. In dry periods we irrigate the vineyards.
harvest could mean an abundance of wines at great value. A spoiled crop may But European vineyards depend more on the weather and wines from France
mean increased prices and limited availability of good wines. There are always especially can vary greatly from year to year.
exceptions, and it is very possible to find great wines from not-so-great vintages, So what kind of weather will produce a “perfect” vintage? It starts with rain
and vice versa. in March, but as of April, is practically rain-free. The days are warm, the nights
First, winemakers speak of climate zones, which are geographic regions are cool, and the summer is long and mild. If the days get too cold, the grapes
differentiated according to the average amount of warmth above 50° each year. will ripen too slowly, sometimes never fully maturing. This will increase the tart-
This part of the weather equation is steady, with minor variation over the long- ness and acidity in the wines. If the weather is too hot, the wine tends to be flat
term. Therefore, knowledge of climate zones helps a grape grower determine and heavy.
which types of vines to plant. For example, cooler zones are known to be best But the real devastator is rain during, or nearing, harvest time. This excess
for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, while warmer zones have moisture will dilute the juice in the grapes and may even cause rot to form on
proven beneficial to Syrah and Zinfandel. the grapes. The period from mid-August to October is critical to grape growers
The other side of the weather story is the one that can stress the winemaker and winemakers, as they must continually measure the ripeness of the grapes in
as much as the grapes – the weather conditions in any given year, regardless of making their decision on when to pick them. They hope for continued warm
the climate zone. No two years will have an identical number of days of sun, weather and will shudder at even the threat of rain, as heavy rain at harvest time
rain, fog, mist, hail, frost and wind. What’s more, the timing of these unpre- can ruin an otherwise great growing season.
dictable events throughout the growing season of March to October can mean
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
the difference between a “perfect” vintage and a horrible one. Thus, wines are
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent
identified with the vintage year--information critical to wine buyers. contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
With the help of Vintage Charts, you can compare vintages of any major Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
wine-growing regions, which, in effect, is comparing the weather from year to Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
Preferred Tasting Room:
RANGELAND WINES
by Lisa Pretty Shannon Gustafson, Rangeland’s winemaker, is a veteran of ten
harvests from Bordeaux to Napa to Australia and will continue to
On the far West side of Paso Robles, Laird and Lisa Foshay slowly increase the production under the estate label with an antic-
planted a 40-acre estate vineyard in the limestone hills surrounded ipated yield of 600-700 cases this vintage.
by over 1000 acres of woodlands on their property known as According to Laird, the “magic dust” is the experience of
Adelaida Springs Ranch. The ranch is set in the mountain valley of enjoying the seclusion and beauty of the Adelaida Springs Ranch
the Santa Lucia Range with rolling hills, pristine oaks and grazing while tasting the Rangeland wines. Visitors can book a private
cattle. On a clear day the view of the Santa Lucia peaks is breath- tasting with a tour of the ranch, book the property for a group event
taking. or even better book the “Little Ranch House” for a mini get-away.
The vineyard was planted in 2002 at an elevation of approxi- The Little Ranch House is a cozy two bedroom, one bath home
mately 1700 feet. The upper, eastern blocks are predominantly dark tucked away in a picturesque mountain valley on the Adelaida
calcareous clay loams soil while the lower portion is a fine-silty Springs Ranch. The perfect retreat for people wanting to enjoy wine
loam. These two distinct soil types result in unique characteristics in country in a very private and unique way, the house can be book for
the wine and selecting suitable root stock and clones was important. a minimum of two nights for $100-$150 per night. Guests receive a
With additional plantings in 2008 and 2009, the vineyards are now complimentary bottle of Rangeland wine, a tasty plate of treats from
home to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, the resident baker and can pre-arrange to have some of their deli-
Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and several Rhone varietals including Syrah. cious grass-fed beef on had to grill on the deck.
Although the majority of the fruit from the vineyard is sold to If your trip to Paso doesn’t include enough time to visit the ranch,
Justin Winery for their Isoceles blend and to Vina Robles for their you can find Rangeland wines in several restaurants and wine bars
vineyard designated Suendero Cabernet Blend, a portion of the fruit in Paso Robles, including the Paso Wine Centre on Park Street,
is used to make the Estate Rangeland Wines. The winemaking Vinoteca Wine Bar on 12th Street, and The Wine Wrangler on Pine
approach is to attain the purest expression of the unique vineyard Street. The wines may be purchased on-line and through the Range-
with very little intervention. The estate wine is grown naturally and land Wine Club. For those who are looking for quality, free-range,
sustainably with meticulous farming to limit yields and boost grass-fed beef, there is also the ASR Beef Club.
quality. The first vintage delivered under the Rangeland label was For additional information about Adelaida Springs Ranch and
2007 with a total of just 300 cases. Wines produced include Rangeland Wines, visit www.adelaidasprings.com. To make reserva-
Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah and the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. tions for tasting or the Ranch House, call (805) 674-9232.
Winemaker Profile: Edna Valley Vineyards
JOSH BAKER
by Michael Cervin sure that only the ripest, healthiest clusters proudly admits. It’s difficult to find wine-
are utilized,” Baker explains. “After destem- makers who are willing to assume a
Edna Valley Vineyard is one of the most ming, individual berries are sorted by hand, mentoring role, but as Baker sees it, being
visited wineries in the region and clearly some assuring that no green material (leaves or open helps you find the best people to work
of that is due to the talents of winemaker Josh stems) move on into the fermentor. Next, the with, those people he says who, “live and
Baker. You’ll find Viognier, Zinfandel, dessert berries are sorted based on berry weight and breathe wine.” Therefore Edna Valley hires
wines, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and many anything lighter than the berry weight we’re local Cal Poly students during harvest. “Our
other wines. But what many people don’t looking for is blown out of the way. The result program has gone from a few interested
know is that Edna Valley Vineyard produces is exceptionally clean, nearly perfect grapes, students in 2005 to receiving over 150
17 different limited production wines found in each fermentation.”
resumes when we announce the opening of
exclusively in their tasting room. “There are And that idea of innovation has its roots in
our hiring period each year,” Baker says. “We
not a great deal of wineries in the area making the ability of Edna Valley Vineyards to teach
are wholeheartedly committed to being
varietal bottlings of Petite Verdot and and train the vast amount of people who
leaders in our area in terms of winemaking
Mourvedre,” he says. desire to get into the wine industry. Many
A lot of this is due to winemaker Josh education.” Of course life is not solely about
winemakers in San Luis Obispo got their start
Baker, who received his Bachelor of Science at Edna Valley, and even Josh is the recipient wine and in his off time Josh can be found
degree in biology from the University of the of forward thinking plans. “In 2003 I started fishing and finding the right wine to pair with
Pacific and actually started his career in the my tenure at Edna Valley Vineyard as cellar that fish!
wine industry as a microbiologist for E&J master,” he says. “My progression to wine- Edna Valley Vineyard is just a scant five
Gallo Winery. “Each year we push the bar on maker in 2008 speaks volumes about our miles from the Pacific Ocean, located at 2585
style, quality and innovation,” he says. An commitment to training and teaching wine- Biddle Ranch Rd., and is open from 10 a.m.
example of that is their recent purchase of making talent. We pride ourselves on being to 5 p.m. every day. For additional informa-
high-end sorting equipment for the red mentors and managers focused on producing tion call (805) 544-5855, or visit the website
wines. “First, each cluster is sorted, making top-tier wines as well as winemakers,” he at www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | SAN LUIS OBISPO
San Luis Obispo Vintners Harvest Celebration

The Central Coast’s premier wine tasting and auction features and wine experiences at various winery and restaurant locations in
wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region San Luis Obispo. Hit the SLO Wine Trail on Sunday and visit
San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announces their 20th participating wineries during their annual open houses. Your ticket
Annual Rockin’ Harvest Celebration, November 5th-7th. The into the Grand Tasting from Saturday, gets you into the wineries on
Grand Tasting and Auction will take place on Saturday, November Sunday for free! The weekend provides enthusiasts a chance to
6th from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Avila Beach Golf Resort. discover the distinct characteristics of San Luis Obispo while
More than 60 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo meeting the people that created the wines.
region are featured in the scenic seaside setting of the Avila Beach Tickets to the Grand Tasting Event on Saturday are $75 and will
Golf Resort. Winemakers, local chefs and wine lovers share the be available soon, along with a list of weekend activities at
fruits of their labor and passion for the art of winemaking. www.slowine.com. This year private tables are back! A table of 8 is
This year live and in concert is Inga Swearingen, a dynamic $1000, and gets you a front row private table at the auction, with
singer-song writer who is a perfect match to the graceful, laid back goody bags and VIP service, and also gets you entry into all three
setting of this event. While the afternoon is mostly quiet and events on Saturday. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend
relaxing, the auction is not your typical run of the mill auction. Be in SLO Wine Country! For more information, visit the website at
prepared to be entertained by the winemakers as they show off www.slowine.com or call (805) 541-5868.
their lifestyle auction lots. This
year’s auction will open up with
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Wood Winery Boasts the Nation’s First Oceanfront Tasting Room
by Darren Delmore Sauvignon from Jackson’s Vineyard, which cleaned house at the L.A.
International Wine Competition.
The pirate ship-style rope around the barrel studded patio is an The bottles are graced with wild names and lively, colorful artwork,
appropriate introduction to the Wood Winery’s beachfront tasting room. including the insanely popular 14K Bling sparkling wine, with icy
Last November, Craig and Sheri Wood jumped on a prime new Front jewels hand-affixed to the front of each bottle by Sheri Wood. “My
Street location in Avila Beach to showcase their SLO county elixirs, and mom puts these on by hand,” Gina said proudly. “This is a family
the results have taken their boutique winery to the next level. owned and operated business man!” Painstakingly laborious? Perhaps.
In addition to having a very unique tasting room location, the But a huge hit for bachelorette groups, saucy 40-year-old female
Wood vineyard is in a microclimate unto itself along Highway 101 at birthday parties and sin-prowling savages combing the wave-groomed
the base of the Cuesta Grade. “We get some of the heat of Paso Robles, beaches for love, lust or whatever comes first. The Tipsy Dog series
but we get the fog as well,” their daughter Gina pointed out to me. caught my attention too. “Tipsy is my dog,” Gina pointed out. “I got
Currently they are growing on roughly 20 acres of land, and are having him when I was 18. Now we do a Tipsy trio: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
amazing results with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Malbec, and the Beach Bum Syrah.” You can pick up a three pack and have
Cabernet Franc and even Spain’s Albarino. Craig Wood is both the them all.
vineyard manager and winemaker. Prime times to visit Wood Winery include the Avila Beach Farmer’s
After finishing up a stint at a San Francisco culinary academy and an Market on Friday nights from 4 to 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from
apprenticeship in a city bakery, Gina is happy to be home and taking 1 to 4 p.m. which feature live music, wine by the glass or bottle and
on the task of managing the tasting room and evolving the business. gourmet cheese platters from Bravo Farms.
Tasters can choose between a $5 tasting menu for five wines, or you Wood Vineyards and Winery is “Where the Ocean Meets the Vines”
can go big and do the highly recommended $10 reserve tasting. 480 Front Street, Avila Beach and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and
Personal standouts for me included Viognier from the infamous open until 8 during the Avila Beach Farmer’s Market. For more infor-
Fralich vineyard in Paso Robles, with its creamy texture and beachy, mation, visit www.wildwoodwine.com or call (805) 595-9663.
tropical aromatics; Reserve Syrah which struck a chord between cool-
climate and hot-climate renditions of the Rhone varietal; and Cabernet
Wish You Were Here!

Oceanfront Wine Tasting
Unique gifts & apparel
Wines by the glass! Patio
480 Front St. Avila Beach is
805.595.9663 Open!
www.wildwoodwine.com
Open Daily 10:30-6; Fri til 8, Sat til 7
SANTA MARIA | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
Riverbench Vineyard Celebrates Officially 'Going Green'

Santa Barbara Wine Country Vintner Receives Official Sustainability Certification
Riverbench Vineyard and Winery is green – and they’re making it
official. “Sustainability takes into account the bigger picture,” says
Laura Mohseni, General Manager of Riverbench. “It’s functioning in
ways that don’t take away the potential for future generations to enjoy
an economic, environmental and even social benefit. We started in
2007 by renovating a 1926 ranch home on the vineyard property to
become our tasting room. We feel very strongly about reducing our
carbon footprint, so we considered electricity use, water conservation
and waste.”
And it didn’t end there. Riverbench uses only recycled paper prod-
ucts for the offices and considers the environment in packaging their
wines. Mohseni reports that this not only reduces waste, but saves
them money most of the time, so it’s just good common sense.
There was, however, an even bigger consideration: Riverbench’s
420 acres of vineyard. Jim Stollberg, the Vineyard Manager, prepared
audits and paperwork for the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Program,
one of the first certification programs in the country to recognize envi-
ronmental and human resource conservation throughout California.
The program, created by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, involves a
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On the Santa Maria Wine Trail

www.santamariawines.com
Now open 7 days

Open 10:30-5:00 Open 10:30-4:30
2485 Highway 46 West 5230 Tepusquet Road
Paso Robles, CA Santa Maria, CA
805-237-7896 805-938-7896
For more information and directions: www.volkwines.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
Santa Ynez Valley Vintners to Support Annual

Event to Help Vineyard and Farm Workers
The 3rd Annual Vino de Sueños (Wine of Dreams) benefit wine grated to this country with my parents. I know what it is like for a
release celebration will be held November 6th at the Santa Ynez Valley family to be given a chance at a dream and work extremely hard to
Marriott in Buellton, from 3 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. achieve it for their children and children’s children.”
This unique fundraiser, begun in November 2008, is the first of its What has resulted from the marriage of the winemakers and artist’s
kind event planned and supported by a small group of local premium talents Barieau says, “is a series of wonderful wines with extraordinary
winemakers to benefit farm and vineyard workers. Founding wineries labels that just jump off the bottle…These labels and the original
include Alma Rosa, Buttonwood, Clos Pepé, Feliz Noché, Foxen,
works they represent are truly collectors’ items. We are so very grateful
Longoria and Presidio.
for the works donated over the past two years by Karina Puente and
Vino de Sueños is the brand name for the wine series released each
some of her friends.”
year at the annual event. Last year, twelve wineries donated ten cases
This year’s art works are being created by Ariane Aumont, Cody
of wine each to be tasted and sold exclusively under the Vino de
Sueños label at the release celebration. This year 17 premium wineries Healey-Conelly, Kari Crist, Jenny Diaz, Jim Farnum, Darby Holden,
will be participating. Eric King, Christina Locascio, Alissa Massey, Zoe Nathan, Karina
Wineries who have committed to release wines on November 6th Puente, Luis Ramirez, Joel Serrato, Suzi Trubitz, Jose Villa, Nancy Yaki
under the Vino de Sueños labels include Alma Rosa, Au Bon Climat, and Seyburn Zorthian.
Buttonwood, Carhartt, Cold Heaven, D’Alfonso-Curran, Fiddlehead, The original art represented on the labels will be available for
Fontes & Phillips, Foxen, Hitching Post, Kalyra, Longoria, Makor, purchase through a silent auction conducted during the wine release
Qupé, Riverbench and Vogelzang. Carhartt, Fontes & Phillips, Qupé, celebration. Many of the artists will be on hand to discuss their contri-
Rideau and Riverbench are new additions for 2010. butions.
There will be individual wines for every taste and pocketbook In addition to the wine tasting, wine sale and art auction, the
including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Merlot, November 6th release event will feature live music by international
and Pinot Noir. Wines are expected to sell from $12 to $40 depending award winning guitarist Derroy who is returning from last year by
upon varietal and vintage and are discounted for this fund raising public demand. Derroy’s technique has simultaneously been termed
event. White wine and red wine six-pack samplers and a case sampler
“masterful” and “gravity defying.”
will be also available for further discounted prices.
Appetizers will once again be created by New West Catering. Last
The Vino de Sueños event and sales of the Vino de Sueños wines
year’s food prepared by owners Janet and Jeff Olsson received rave
are a fundraiser to benefit vineyard and farm workers through the
reviews from the guests for its unique character, variety and quality.
auspices of People Helping People (PHP). PHP is a unique non-profit
organization which helps disadvantaged families and individuals in Tickets for Vino de Sueños are $40 each, include a 14-ounce Vino
the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys by providing a wide range of de Sueños logo glass, and are on sale now. To buy tickets or to receive
services “under 1 roof.” more information about the Vino de Sueños release celebration, go to
According to Becky Barieau, event chair and representative of the Vino de Sueños website at www.vinodesuenos.com or contact
founding winemaker Foxen Vineyards, another unique aspect of the People Helping People at (805) 686-0295 or www.syvphp.org.
Vino de Sueños wines is that each label includes a reproduction of an
original art piece from a local artist. Barieau said that, “we are To Santa Maria Lompoc Wine Ghetto
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Carina Cellars Features New Artist Photography Exhibit

Carina Cellars welcomes Rodger Dawson “Each glass of wine we enjoy is a tribute to
to his first show at the tasting room this fall!
Dawson enjoys photographing simple
subjects that emanate elements of fascinating
x that connection to the land,” said Dawson.
“Hikes into the backcountry are motivated by
the same urge I find with my photography: to
beauty, such as late afternoon’s oblique light bear witness to that ageless peace and tran-
projecting deep contrasts of texture, rich quility of the land, water, vegetation, wildlife,
scarlet vineyards in fall just before harvest, or breezes, sunlight and clouds. If I can create
highlights and shadows generating with my images some of that feeling that
chiaroscuric patterns on a path along a creek. nature provides, then I feel fulfilled at a deep
Shooting with a Canon 5D Mk II, Dawson level.”
“Happy Canyon” Photograph
works to capture that beauty, then work with Dawson’s work will be on display from
digital images to create a personal idealized life, so when he first visited Italy, he immedi- October 1 through November 30 at the
image closely resembling that initial moment. ately felt at home. Whether in Italy or here on Carina Cellars Tasting Room, 2900 Grand
As a resident of Santa Barbara County, the Central Coast, Dawson is drawn to the Avenue in Los Olivos. For more information,
Dawson is intimately connected with the timeless beauty of nature and human interac- check out www.carinacellars.com or call the
natural beauty that surrounds his everyday tion. tasting room at (805) 688-2459.
To Hwy. 101
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Wandering Dog – ‘Leave Your Leash Behind’
With a motto like “Leave your leash behind,” it’s a given that the If you are only lucky enough to visit the Central Coast a few times
Wandering Dog Wine Bar is not the place for stuffy wine snobs. Here a year, don’t despair. Wandering Dog has a way for you to enjoy these
you won’t find the so-called expert’s scores posted on every surface, fabulous wines all year long. With a membership in their Wine Society
nor will you find those trendy wines that they tell you you’re suppose you receive shipments throughout the year. Opt for all Central Coast
to like. What you will find is an incredible selection of treasures from selections or explore the world with their Traveler’s Club. Got a beer
small, family-owned Central Coast wineries, as well as unique inter- lover on your holiday gift list? Give a membership in Wandering Dog’s
national wines that few oenophiles ever discover. Everything here has Beer Society and your favorite suds fan will receive brews from around
been “palate-picked” by the Wandering Dog owners, “CT,” Susan and the world all year long.
Jody Williams. So wander in, loosen your collar and enjoy some the most
Located in the village of Solvang, the Wandering Dog Bar is smack wonderful wines on earth. CT, Susan and Jody will always treat you
dab in the middle of California’s fast growing wine region. With more like a top dog.
than 200 varieties of wines to choose from, there is surely something
to please everyone. And don’t expect to have to simply guess at which
one is your favorite. Wandering Dog offers an unheard of fifty wines
by glass every day. You’d have to visit ten wineries to enjoy that many
choices!
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‘Holiday Weekend in
Wine Country’ to Offer a
Respite from Holiday Stress
Local merchants, vintners, hoteliers & restaurateurs showcase
Santa Barbara Wine Country’s small-town holiday spirit!
“The Holiday Season” conjures up images of happy shoppers
strolling by beautifully decorated store windows, smiling and jolly
Santas, twirling dreidels, crisp days and nights filled with song, and
friends and families coming together for a glass of cheer and a festive
meal. In reality, it can mean crowded malls, full parking lots, clogged
freeways and shops that all seem to carry the same things. No wonder
“Bah Humbug” is heard more than once. Here in Santa Barbara Wine
Country, the streets are decorated with twinkling lights, people gather
as a community for tree lightings and caroling, the eight days of
Hannukah are truly a joyous Festival of Lights, and the stores, restau-
rants, hotels and wineries are full of good, holiday cheer.
And one weekend during the holiday season epitomizes that spirit.
From December 2nd through 6th, wineries will be holding Open
Houses, local boutiques and shops will offer their unique ideas for gifts
(and often with discounts!), restaurants will create holiday meals and
hotels will offer special incentives to spend a long weekend. There will
be tree lightings, parades, menorahs, concerts, Santa, Aebleskivers and
holiday dinners. The entire community will come together to cele-
brate the Holiday Season. Enjoy streets without traffic, quaint family
owned shops instead of an impersonal crowded mall and an opportu-
nity to get back that small-town, festive holiday spirit.
Bring the whole family or whisk your partner away to wine country
for a weekend to remember. Why not give the gift of cherished
memories for the holiday season? Holiday Weekend in Wine Country
makes planning your trip easier than ever before.
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Kenneth Volk Tasting Room in Paso Robles
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Where Ken Volk Goes, People Follow
by Michael Cervin front of you, as this is an unpreten-
tious space, lacking much ornamen-
Kenneth Volk is something of a tation. “The tasting room opened
renegade. He rose to fame as the May 21, 2010 immediately adjacent
driving force behind Wild Horse to the Lone Madrone Winery and Fat
Winery in Templeton, which eventu- Cat Farms,” says tasting room
ally grew to become one of the largest manager Azurae Shults. “This beau-
tasting rooms in the area. In 20 years, tiful property is a park-like setting
production exploded from 600 cases complete with gardens, picnic areas,
to over 150,000 cases of wine annu- baby animals, a plant nursery, vine-
ally. He then sold his successful winery yards and two of Paso Robles’ top
and moved to Santa Maria and opened tasting rooms,” she adds. It’s a short
Kenneth Volk Wines, a much smaller drive from Highway 101 to arrive at
scaled operation, where he went back the KVV tasting room and once
to the basics of hand crafting wine. there, you’ll be glad you made it.
The success of that tasting room then spawned the opening of The wines of course are why you are here and the standard offer-
another facility in Paso Robles, not far from where he began it all in ings are poured: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot
Templeton with Wild Horse in the early 1980s. One thing is for sure: Noir, but also poured are the heirloom varieties like Negrette,
where ever Ken goes and makes wine, people always follow. “My Malvasia Bianca and Verdelho, as well as Cabernet Franc and
goal is to create multifaceted wines,” he says. “Instead of farming Tempranillo, among others. There are a few gift items for sale as well.
everything alike, I combine many of the best practices, materials and Upcoming events for Ken and his wines include Savor the Central
vines available.” And this philosophy has given him a very loyal Coast in September and the Paso Robles Harvest Festival Weekend in
following. mid-October. Frankly, any chance to sample Ken’s wines is worth the
The Paso Robles wine scene is growing by leaps and bounds and trip. The $10 tasting fee gives you six tastes of Ken’s wines and
the new Kenneth Volk tasting room is on Highway 46 West, fast chances are you will want to sample more. The Kenneth Volk Paso
becoming a well regarded wine road. The small, intimate tasting room Robles Tasting Room is located at 2485 Highway 46 West. Contact
and its wood bar make it ideal for focusing on the varied wines in them at (805) 237-7896 or at www.VolkWines.com.
A Wine Garden?
Outdoor Entertaining in a Whole New Way
A woman’s passion for gardening and her love for outdoor enter-
taining led to her invention, “The LEDGE.” A beautifully handcrafted
wrought iron table that easily attaches to garden pots and urns,
elegantly combining function and beauty.
Sharon Duncan, the inventor of “The LEDGE,” has always had a
passion for gardening and entertaining. Throughout the years Duncan
has hosted many events at her home in the California foothills. While
her desire was to create a botanical paradise in her sitting areas, she
found herself with limited table space. “While the sitting areas were
beautifully surrounded with lush pots and urns, I often found myself
and my guests holding our wine glass and appetizer plates, the need
for more table space was apparent.” For Duncan, eliminating her
garden in her sitting areas was not an option, thus, “The LEDGE” was
created.
Duncan created her business “Legendary Patio and Home Designs”
excited about the patio and home décor items they have planned for the
future. “I have always loved decorating, but often found difficulty in
finding “that” piece that completes the picture in my mind, so I ended
up making it.” With the creation of “The LEDGE,” also came an inspi-
ration of more ideas. “I am very excited about our future products.”
Unique, elegant and functional … it’s the perfect gift idea! Tall urns can be
For more information on how to order, visit easily transformed
www.ilovetheledge.com, call (559) 294-3344 into wine bars for
special occasions.
or send an email to info@ilovetheledge.com.
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725 12th Street; 805 239-9176 Thu-Sat 11-6 X X Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
Alta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel By
AmByth Estate – Templeton By 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt Gremark Vnyds – Paso Robles By
ANGLIM WINERY – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
ARROYO ROBLES– Paso Robles Daily 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X
Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Daily HALTER RANCH VNYD– Paso Robles Daily
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Roble Su-Th 12:30-6 1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X
Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Thu-Mon Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 11-5 X X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Wed 12-6 Harmony Cellars – Harmony Sum 10-5:30
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Thu by appt X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By Daou Vineyards – Paso Robles By appt HEARST RANCH – San Simeon Tue-Sun
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 527-6455 X X 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 Win 11-6 X X
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles Open when Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su HEARTHSTONE– Paso Robles Daily
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 flag is flying X X 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 431-0138 10-5 X X
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hidden Oak – Templeton Fr-Sun
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X 4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X
Berardo Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Hope Family Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By Donati Family Vnyd – Templeton Daily 10-5 HUNT CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5 X X
Bodegas Paso Robles– Paso Robles Su-Th 12:30-6
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 J & J Cellars – San Miguel Fr-Su
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X
Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Thu-Sun
2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES Daily
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X Paso Robles, 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X
Brochelle Vineyards – Paso Robles Su-Th 12-8
810 11th St; 805-237-4410 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X EBERLE WINERY – Paso Robles Daily JADA WINERY – Paso Robles Th 12-5
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Fr-Su 10-5 X X X
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sun Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-6 X X X
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X EDWARD SELLERS – Paso Robles Daily Kaleidos – Paso Robles By
CARINA CELLARS – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 10-5 X X 1990 Township Road; 805 226-0828 Appt X X
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 or by appt X X X
Eos Estate – Paso Robles Daily 10-5 KENNETH VOLK – Paso Robles Daily
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 Sat-Sun 10-6 X X X 2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-6 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X X
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X
FIRESTONE VNYD – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
CASTORO CELLARS – Templeton Daily 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 10-5 X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 Appt
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X
Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X
Cerro Prieto Vnyd – Paso Robles Tours by appt Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Lago Giuseppe – Templeton By Appt.
3432 Las Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 674-0826X X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 238-0055 11-6 X X 8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Only X X
Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5
Chateau Margene – Creston Fr-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By LE VIGNE WINERY – Paso Robles Sum 11-6
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X
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Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Daily RANGELAND WINES – Paso Robles By Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 10-5 X X 10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Appt X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 & By Appt X X
Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5 Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive Appt X X 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily RiverStar Vineyards – San Miguel Fr-Mo Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Daily RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 10-5 X X 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ROBERT HALL – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5 Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Meritage Wine Tasting – Paso Robles Sun 11-5 X X Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun Veris Cellars – Templeton Daily
810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 11-8 Fri-Sat 11-11 8500 Union Road; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Thu-Su ROTTA WINERY – Paso Robles Daily Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-835-4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Sum 11-6 Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Sa-Sun 11-5 Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-4
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 Win 11-5 X X X 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo SCULPTERRA – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X Villa San-Juliette – San Miguel By
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X
Nadeau Family Vintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su Sextant Wines – Paso Robles Fri-Mon
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
3502 #B9-11 Dry Creek Rd; 866-833-WINE 12-5 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
NINER WINE ESTATE – Paso Robles Daily
2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X SILVER HORSE Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
WINERY 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 & By Appt X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
805-467-WINE 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X Open Friday-Monday 11-5 Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Come see what everyone is talking about! 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
ORCHID HILL VINEYARD – Paso Robles Daily
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 12-6 X X Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Sharp’s Hill – Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-6
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X 835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X WILD HORSE WINERY – Templeton Daily
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Mon
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X
Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Roble Fri-Sun 11-5
5940 Union Rd; 805 239-2229 or by appt X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X York Mountain – Templeton Daily
Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-4 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt X X Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily Steinbeck – Paso Roble Fri-Sun 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X 5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X X ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
Penman Springs – Paso Robles Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X Zoller Wine Styling – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-8
Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Fr-Sa 12-5 X X
5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
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PIANETTA – Paso Robles Sun-Thurs 12-6 Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fri-Sat 11-7 X X X 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo SYLVESTER VNYDS – Paso Robles Sum 11-6
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 12-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X SAN LUIS OBISPO
Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo Tackitt Family – San Miguel We-Su ALAPAY CELLARS – Avila Beach Daily
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
PRETTY SMITH – San Miguel Fr-Su TERRACE HILL – San Miguel Sat-Sun Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Daily 12-6
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X 2620 Olive Poppy Ln; 805-467-1906 11-5 X X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, F; 805-610-5751 Win Th-Mo X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Sa-Su Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Au Bon Climat– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Ranchita Canyon – San Miguel Fr-Mo 11-5 Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 BAILEYANA ESTATE – San Luis Obispo Daily
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
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Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily SANTA MARIA/FOXEN C ANYON
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X Blair Fox Cellars – Los Olivos Fri-Sat 12-5
Addamo Estate Vnyds – Orcutt Tue-Fri 11-9
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily 400 E. Clard Ave; 805-937-6400 Sat 11-7 X X 2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5
Bedford – Los Alamos Daily
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805 938-7365 Appt 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
CHAMISAL VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily Byron Vnyd Tasting Room – Los Olivos Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X 2367 Alamo Pintako Ave; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X
Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X Core Wine – Orcutt We-Su Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 11-6 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD – San Luis Obispo CARINA CELLARS – Los Olivos Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 X X COSTA DE ORO – Santa Maria Daily 11-6 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Fri till 7:30 X X
KELSEY SEE CANYON – San Luis Obispo Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Coquelicot – Los Olivos Mo-Th 11-5
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Fr, Su 11-6, Sa 10-6 X X
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
LAETITIA VINEYARD – Arroyo Grande Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Demetria – Los Olivos By
Margerum– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys FIRESTONE VINEYARDS – Los Olivos 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X X
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 10-5 X X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 10-5
Morovino – Avila Beach Daily 12-5 Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 Fri till 7, Sun till 6 X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X Dragonette – Los Olivos Thu-Mon
PER BACCO CELLARS – San Luis Obispo IO Vineyards – The Bench in Los Olivos Th-Mo 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 11-5 X X
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 Daily 11-5 X X X 2367 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS – Santa Maria 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
NOW OPEN IN THE VILLAGE 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X X Evans Ranch – Los Olivos Daily 12-6
OF ARROYO GRANDE Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 Sat-Sun at 11 X X
211 East Branch Street, 805-481-WINE 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
Sat-Mon, Thu 12-5 • Fri 12-6 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
Closed Tue & Wed 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X FIRESTONE VINEYARD – Los Olivos
Enjoy exceptional hand crafted wines that showcase the best fruit 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 10-5 X X X
from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X IO Vineyards – at Byron Tasting Room Daily
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo By 2367 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-938-7365 11-5 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily Presqu’ile Wine – Santa Maria By
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X 2540 E. Clark Ave; 805 363-1966 Appt X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Pithy Little Wine Co – San Luis Obispo Th-Sa 12-8 Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Mo-Th 10-4 Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fr-Su 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
SALISBURY VNYDS – Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6 Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-5 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Qupé Wine – Los Olivos Daily
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2963 Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 11-5 X X
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily Prodigal – Los Olivos By
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Mon-Fri 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 805 688-0476 Appt X X
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X X
LOS OLIVOS Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily
Stephen Ross – San Luis Obispo Sat-Sun 2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-5 X X
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Wed-Mon
TANGENT VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo 2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686-5450 11-5 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
TALLEY VINEYARDS – Arroyo Grande
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
TOLOSA WINERY – San Luis Obispo Daily Artiste– Los Olivos Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 11-5
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 Fr till 6 X X
WOOD WINERY – Avila Beach Daily 11-6 Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily Tensley/Lea Wines – Los Olivos Fri-Sun
480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 X X 2670 Ontiveros ; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Bin 2860 – Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-7 Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X 2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
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Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily Taste of Sta. Rita Hills – Lompoc Fri-Sun Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X 1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 12-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Zotovich – Lompoc Thur-Sun
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X S A N TA BA R BA R A
1500B E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-1600 10-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily 11-5
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X SOLVANG 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 X X
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8 Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 217 Stearns Wharf, G ; 805-962-2100 11-7+ in sum X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo East Beach Wine Co – Santa Barbara Mon-Sat
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X 1114 State St, Ste 24; 805 899-1535 11-7 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun
312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 11-5 X X Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
Buttonwood Farm – Solvang Daily Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 11-5 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton Mo,We,Th 12-6:30 CARIVINTAS WINERY – Solvang Sun-Wed 12-7
291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fr-Su 11-6:30 X X Kalyra by the Sea – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
476 First St; 805 693-4331 Thu-Sat 12-10 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Mon-Fri 11-5
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara Daily
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sat-Sun 10-5 X X 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Cold Heaven Cellars – Buellton Fri-Mon Dascomb Cellars – Solvang Thu-Mon
92 Second Street, A; 805 686-13431 12-5 X X MunicipalWinemakers– Santa Barbara Sa-Su 11-6
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 12-7 X X
28 Anacapa Street; 805 598-1896 Or By Appt X X
D’Vine – Lompoc Wed-Sat 3-10 Gioia - Solvang – 805 689-7219 By Appt X X
107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Sun 3-7 X X Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara
Lincourt Vineyards – Solvang Daily 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X Renegade Wine – Santa Barbara Tue-Fri 10-6
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Daily 11-6 417A-6 Santa Barbara St; 805 568-0675 Sat 12-6 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 extended on weekends X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4t X X Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X Summerland – Summerland Wed-Mon
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X Westerly Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Margerum – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805-963-9696 11-7 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
805-686-0850 Appt X X Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fri-Sun 12-4
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu By Appt X X
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854
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1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717
Royal Oaks – Solvang
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740
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Jalama Wines – Lompoc Fri-Sun ALAPAY CELLARS
308 North 9th St, C ; 805-735-8937 12-5 X X Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily 15% off purchases with ad PAGE 34
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt X X CARINA CELLARS BACK
Sevtap Winery – Solvang Thurs-Mon 2 for 1 tasting with ad COVER
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily 1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 10-6 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su CARIVINTAS
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 10-4 X X 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 40
La Vie Vineyards – Lompoc Fri-Sun
308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 11-5 X X SORT THIS OUT CELLARS – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7 HUNT CELLARS
1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X Mention ‘Rocket Man’
Loring Wine Co – Lompoc Fri-Sun for complimentary tasting PAGE 5
1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 12-5 X X WANDERING DOG WINE BAR – Solvang Daily
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish X X HEARTHSTONE
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Complimentary tasting with purchase PAGE 27
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X S A N TA YN E Z
Mosby Winery – Buellton Mo-Fr 10-4 PER BACCO CELLARS
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily Complimentary tasting with ad PAGE 34
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 Sa-Su 10-5 X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X X
New Vineland/Pierdrassi – Lompoc Fri-Sun Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily PIANETTA WINERY
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X Mention ad for complimentary
tasting for 2 with ad PAGE 24
Palmina – Lompoc Thur-Sat 11-5 Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Mon-Sat 10-5
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4 X X 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 Sun 10-4 X X SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
Double Down! 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 40
Samsara – Lompoc Fri-Sun Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
1500 East Chestnut Ct; 805 735-8774 12-4 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X WILD HORSE WINERY & VINEYARDS
Mention ad for complimentary
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Sa-Su 10-5 reserve tasting for two PAGE 7
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mo-Fr 11-4 X X
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SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES

NIVEN TASTING ROOM: HOPPE’S TASTING ROOM: WINEMAKER PROFILE:

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SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AVILA BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-39

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TERRACE HILL 101 WELLSONA ROAD

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ROBERT HALL WINERY

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

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Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop

Bianchi Winery Releases 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

What is the relationship between wine and the weather?

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