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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Named
‘2010 American Winery of the Year’
J. Lohr to be honored among leaders and legends of the
wine and spirits world at the 11th Annual Wine Star Awards
presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has been named the 2010 American
Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, in an announce-
ment released Monday. This award will be accepted by J. Lohr Vine-
yards & Wines President and Founder Jerry Lohr at the 11th Annual
Wine Star Awards gala, which will be held on January 24th at the New
York City Public Library. In receiving this honor, J. Lohr joins an
esteemed list of past American Winery of the Year winners that
includes Harlan Estate, Beringer and Chateau Ste. Michelle. J. Lohr
was selected as the winner of the 2010 American Winery of the Year
Award by the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine for its ongoing
contributions to the wine industry.
Wine EnthusiastMagazine Editor and Publisher Adam Strum
commented on Monday’s announcement, saying, “J. Lohr has been a
continual force in the California wine industry for nearly four decades,
passionately championing the Central Coast winegrowing regions of
Paso Robles and Monterey County, and offering great leadership
within the wine industry. In addition, the people at J. Lohr have dedi-
cated themselves to producing high-quality wines, while making
significant contributions in the areas of sustainability, education and
social responsibility. We are thrilled to acknowledge them as our 2010
American Winery of the Year.”
“As a family-owned business, we are honored to have been named
American Winery of the Year,” said Jerry Lohr, founder and president
of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. “This award is the result of the
continual dedication of everyone in the J. Lohr extended family, from
our Director of Winemaking Jeff Meier, who has been with us for over
a quarter century, to our salespeople, distributors, vineyard workers
and winery staff, many of whom have also been with us for decades.”
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has been in operation since the early
1970s, when founder Jerry Lohr, a South Dakota native, began to
search for a site for his first vineyards. One of the early pioneers of
high-quality Central Coast winemaking, Jerry Lohr was among the
first to realize the vast, untapped potential of this now-acclaimed
region with the establishment of his original 280-acre vineyard in the
Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County in 1972. As J. Lohr’s
Monterey County estate program has grown, the focus has remained
on cool-climate varietals, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Valdiguié
and Pinot Noir. In 1988, J. Lohr began planting Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Syrah and other red varietals in the Paso Robles region, while
working toward the creation and development of an adjacent winery
and barreling facility. Today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has almost
3,700 acres of estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County and
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St. Helena, with two fully operational wine centers in San Jose and
Paso Robles, and is sold inover 30 countries worldwide.
In addition to J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines’ long history in Central
Coast winemaking, recent developments have further set the winery
apart as an industry leader. As part of its commitment to sustainability,
last year J. Lohr unveiled a 3-acre photovoltaic solar tracking system
(the largest of its kind in the industry), which provides approximately
85 percent of the annual power used at the J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine
Center and Winery. Other achievements in sustainability have led to
the winery being one of the first 17 to earn the Certified California
Sustainable Winegrowing distinction, offered by the California
Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA).
The winery’s commitment to innovation and sustainability extends
beyond its own vineyards to the industry at large, and is reflected in
the company’s support of the world’s first LEED-Platinum teaching
winery and vineyards at UC Davis. This facility, part of the Robert
Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, will feature both the J.
Lohr Vineyards & Wines Fermentation Room and the J. Lohr Sensory
Lab. Other socially conscious commitments include fair employment
practices, a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
to donate 500 mammograms for women in need, and support of orga-
nizations devoted to the health and well-being of children and fami-
lies.
For more information about the Wine Star Awards, please visit
www.WineMag.com/WineStar
About J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines (www.jlohr.com)
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines was founded in 1972 by Jerry Lohr,
who was raised on a South Dakota farm, and has spent six decades
actively farming—experience that informs J. Lohr’s respect for the land
and focus on sustainability. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines makes a full
line of internationally recognized wines from nearly 3,700 acres of
estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County and the Napa Valley.
Offering an expressive range of styles, J. Lohr produces four tiers of
signature wines: J. Lohr Estates, J. Lohr Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Cuvée
Series and J. Lohr Gesture. J. Lohr also produces an array of flavorful
wines under its Cypress Vineyards, ARIEL (non-alcoholic) and Painter
Bridge labels.
About Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Wine Enthusiast Magazine is a leading wine publication that
educates and entertains readers about wine and the wine lifestyle in an
accessible and user-friendly way. Published 13 times per year, the
magazine’s readership is more than 700,000. The magazine and its
Buying Guide with more than 100,000 ratings and reviews are avail-
able online, at www.winemag.com.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY JANUARY 28-30 ONGOING

Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival
ONGOING For updated details, www.seecambria.com/artwine/
North County Farmers’ Market • Friday evening: Veterans’Hall – Event kick-off party offering wine &
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 805-748-1109 food pairing, entertainment, preview of the art show/silent auction and
• Atascadero:Wed, 3-6 pm • Paso Robles:Tue, 3-6 pm special raffle prize packages.
• Baywood/Los Osos: Mon, 2-4:30 pm • Templeton: Sat, 9am-12:30pm • Saturday: Veterans’Hall – Wine Tasting at the Veterans’Hall (west
village) & the Cambria Historical Museum (east village), more than 30 local
ONGOING
wineries. Plus an art show/silent auction of local artists original creations
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
and more raffle tickets available by visiting participating businesses
Explore the amazing world of the Central Coast Outdoors. throughout the village.
Ten unique day trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, • Saturday evening offers additional venues with artists, food and wine
hiking Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. pairing and continued entertainment.
All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and • Sunday offers the Artist’s Faire with demonstrating artists, wine tasting
knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available. and a barbecue lunch available. Raffle drawings will be held at the end of
Call for reservations. 888-873-5610 the event on Sunday at the Artist’s Faire.
ARROYO GRANDE JANUARY 29
ONGOING Evening Barrel Tasting at Harmony Cellars
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub Learn more about the art of winemaking! Enjoy barrel tastes and gourmet hors
Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. d'oeuvres. Hosted by Winemaker Chuck Mulligan. Local artists onsite displaying
their work. 5:30-7pm, $20, $16/club, www.harmonycellars.com, 805-927-1625
Calendar of events: www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PASO ROBLES
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS at Wild Horse Winery
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair! Learn the art of blending wine during this fun and informative session.
The Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that Experience first-hand what being a winemaker is all about.
involves the whole audience! Invent a flavor and watch it being made. Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly
Live performances every Wednesday, 7pm means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home.
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com $50, $35/wine club, by appointment, 11am or 2pm, limit 10, Templeton
RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers ONGOING TUESDAYS
The first Friday of every month join John & Linda for their Winemakers Choice Indulge Level 4 Winery Feature
tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like, and he Downtown Paso Robles – A different winery each week. All wines will be
will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111
ONGOING LAST THURSDAYS ONGOING SATURDAYS
Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery
In appreciation for all the dedication of teachers! Stop by the tasting room for VIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour
happy hour specials just for you. 3-7pm, 25% discount off all bottles and $2.50 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463,www.phantomrivers.com ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
AVILA BEACH Free Cooking Show
ONGOING SUNDAYS
at Idler’s Hospitality Catering
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guests
Live Music on the Oceanfront
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net
at Wood Winery
Enjoy their fabulous oceanfront patio, listen to great music, sip on ONGOING
award-winning wines, gourmet cheese plates are available. 1-4pm 2nd Sunday Wine Down
805-595-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com at Hearthstone
Enjoy music and delicious food with their fine wine.
ONGOING
www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544
Avila Beach Sea Life Center
805-595-7280, www.visitavilabeach.com ONGOING SATURDAYS
• Floating Adventures: Students board a real boat to experience the Floating Paso Robles Wine 101 Seminar
Laboratory, Marine Biologist for a Day or Whale Watchers programs. Meritage Tasting Lounge – Provides a wonderful introduction to Paso Robles
• Program Options: Teachers and educators customize programs. The Marine wine country, its wines, and how to taste them. Hear how terrior influences
Institute has created a very comprehensive program with several options. how wine tastes and learn how wine is made. Evaluate wines and taste several
of the great wines that Paso Robles has to offer. Each week they will feature a
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY Meritage winery and a special selection from their wine list. 11am-12pm
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH $30 includes tasting of 3-4 wines, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk ONGOING FIRST THURSDAY
Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the water- Date Night Concert Series at La Bellasera
front on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine Enjoy live music in an intimate setting in La Bellasera’s beautiful conference
and converse with the artists. Open late ’til 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org room. 7pm, $15, 805-238-2834, www.labellasera.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night
Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592 BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase.
ONGOING Bring your own chair, all ages welcome. 6-9pm, free
Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’s Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872
Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners featuring California’s best wine producers and Chef Hoppe’s Estrella Warbird Museum
personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and Collection of military aircrafts, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm
exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com 805-238-9317, www.ewarbirds.org
15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar
Templeton, 805-434-1554
• Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm
• Thursday: Spanish Tapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm
• Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7pm
ONGOING
Go Ballooning
Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero,
San Miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an
altitude of a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground.
1-4 passengers . Weather permitting. Call for reservations. 805-458-1530
JANUARY 8
Jill Knight Returns to Hearthstone!
Jill Knight will return to the cozy setting of the Hearthstone Tasting Room.
Well known on the Central Coast, Jill will once again woo you with her
soulful sound. 6-9pm, Complimentary/Fireside Wine Club Members.
Wines will be sold by the glass or bottle. www.hearthstonevineyard.com
JANUARY 14-17
The Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles
present Passport Weekend 2011
The 17 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles are raising funds for The Wellness
Community of the Central Coast to provide hope, education and support for
cancer patients and their families. You can help and at the same time taste your
way through the Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles. Over the last two years they
have raised close to $50,000 for The Wellness Community! Order by Jan. 7/$35,
after Jan 7 / $40, 805-238-4411 x13, www.faroutwineries.com/events
JANUARY 15
Wineries of the 46 East present
Esprit du Vin
Paso Robles – Celebrate Esprit du Vin, the Spirit of Wine, at Vina Robles Winery.
Ten wineries will gather for an exciting night of wine, cheese and appetizers.
Wines will be expertly paired with different gourmet cheeses.
Stroll around the spacious venue and savor each pairing! 5:30pm-7:30pm
$20, $35/couple, www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
JANUARY 15
Eric Henderson Performs at Castoro
Indoor concert – Eric Henderson has been touching souls for many years with
his unique ability to communicate with his guitar. It was clear that Eric had a
calling when he first picked up the instrument at an early age. Eric was invited
to Spain to become one of only three people to study privately with the master
guitarist Andres Segovia. Doors open at 6:30 pm, 7:30pm, $20
www.castorocellars.com, 1-888-DAM-FINE
JANUARY 16
Blending Seminar at Le Vigne
Be a winemaker for a day. Their annual blending class includes instruction on
the art of wine blending from Le Vigne winemaker Jac Jacobs and assistant
winemaker Michael Barreto. You will be supplied with all knowledge and items
needed to blend your own bottle of wine to take with you at the end of the
day. A light lunch will be served. www.levignewinery.com
JANUARY 24
2011 Wine Education Series:
Varietals and Wine Evaluation
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – What is wine? This introductory course
will help answer this question & provide students with a better understanding
of the different styles of wine – still, fortified and sparkling. Emphasis will be
on the key varietals that can be found throughout major wine growing regions.
6-8:30pm, $75/single class; $337.30/five class program; $1,275/full course
program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
JANUARY 31
2011 Wine Education Series:
Viticulture and Vinification
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – An overview of the winemaking
process from vineyard to the bottle. The rules and laws that govern wine
production in the United States and the significance of American Viticultural
Areas will be examined. The tasting exercise will be a review of the wine
evaluation process. 6-8:30pm, $75/single class; $337.30/five class program;
$1,275/full course program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply.
805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com

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FEBRUARY 5
La Fête de la Chandeleur - Crêpe
Making Workshop at Halter Ranch
Halter Ranch Victorian Farmhouse – Crêpe day in France. The tradition is to hold
a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other; then toss the crêpe in
the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will enjoy pros-
perity for the rest of the year. Wine Club Manager and Bordeaux native Solène
Christophe will share with you a very simple French crêpe recipe. Savory crêpes
with ham, cheese and eggs, Sweet crêpes with jam or chocolate and more.
10:30am-1:30pm, $45, club discounts apply, RSVP, 888-367-9977
FEBRUARY 6, 20, 27
Live Music in the Tasting Room
at Eos Estate
Join in the fun at Eos Estate Winery for an amazing performance from a local
musician. 1-4pm, www.eosvintage.com
FEBRUARY 7
2011 Wine Education Series:
Part 1, History/North Coast
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – A discussion on the California wine
industry covering the history of grapes in the state, and understanding the key
wine growing regions of Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.
6-8:30pm, $75/single class; $337.30/five class program; $1,275/full course
program, CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
FEBRUARY 12
Black Tie Valentines Dinner
in the Eberle Caves
Featuring Chef William Carter, Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles – Eberle Winery
welcomes good friend (and Executive Chef of Playboy Mansion West) William
Carter. Chef Carter is a romantic at heart and the perfect chef for this event.
His world-class cuisine has been the spotlight at the Playboy Mansion for more
than 20 years. Chef Carter is extremely talented in creating unique menus to
pair with the flavors of Eberle wines. Bring your sweetheart and join them for
a romantic dinner in the caves! RSVP, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
FEBRUARY 12
Pierre Bensusan Performs
at Castoro Cellars
Indoor concert – Often referred to as the “Mozart of Guitar,”he’s considered a
virtuoso player by other virtuosos, including Michael Hedges, who wrote a
piece for Bensusan. Sophisticated, highly syncopated bass lines incorporated
into his counterpoint arrangements also set him apart from the main host of
contemporary fingerstyle players. Doors open at 6:30 pm, 7:30pm, $20
www.castorocellars.com, 1-888-DAM-FINE
FEBRUARY 12
Opolo’s Annual Valentine’s Event
A romantic evening away from the packed restaurants and busy streets or
a night out with your friends, they’ve got the perfect Valentine’s event.
A delicious, multiple course meal paired with some favorite Opolo wines.
Great live music, dancing and amazing fun – don’t miss out on this one!
Sells out. 6:30pm, $110, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com
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FEBRUARY 13
The Eos Lover’s Blend
Valentine’s Luncheon
Their winemaking team will walk you through the process of blending your
own vintage. Explore the different fragrances and flavors that go into making
a one of a kind wine while enjoying a gourmet lunch. You can take home your
bottled love potion to enjoy it the next night for Valentine’s Day, or save it
for a special anniversary. 12-3pm, $40, $35/wine club member
RSVP, 805-239-2562 Ext 22, events@eosvintage.com, www.eosvintage.com
FEBRUARY 13 - 14
Double Decadence Weekend
at Le Vigne Winery
Enjoy wine and chocolate pairing with some of the world’s most unique and
exquisite chocolates. ookies, chocolate cheese and a chocolate fountain.
$5, free/Flock members, 11am-5pm, www.levignewinery.com
FEBRUARY 16
Fat Tuesday at Eos Estate Winery
Get your beads out because it’s Bourbon Street here at Eos! Indulge in amazing
Creole cuisine from Bon Temps restaurant, masquerade masks and of course
Mardi Gras beads. 10am-5pm, www.eosvintage.com
FEBRUARY 20
2011 Paso Robles
Rhone Rangers Experience
Vina Robles Winery – 35+ members of Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone
Rangers – $75/seminar and lunch, seminar/lunch attendees will receive free
entry into the Grand Tasting. $25/Grand Tasting. Seminar and Luncheon
10:30am-1pm, Grand Tasting and Silent Auction 1:30-3:30pm
• "Rhone Essentials" Seminar – Taste a top example of each of the principal
categories of Rhone wines, including Viognier, Roussanne, white Rhone
blends, dry rosé, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah and red Rhone
blends. At each stage hear from winemakers and principals who have
chosen the Rhone Ranger route in Paso Robles.
• Vintners’ Lunch - Seminar participants will be joined by Rhone Rangers
principals and winemakers for a gourmet banquet lunch, with members’
Rhone wines passing freely around the tables and extended opportunity
for interaction with the producers.
• Grand Tasting – Taste nearly 150 wines from the complete membership of
the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers, including top single Rhone varietals and
the best in Rhone blends.
• Silent Auction - During the Grand Tasting, bid on lots donated by member
wineries and help support the Rhone Rangers scholarship fund!
FEBRUARY 20
Paso Robles Rhone Rangers
Experience with Carina Cellars
Join Carina Cellars with several other Paso Rhone-wine producers for an
educational tasting. 1:30-3:30pm. Then come back to Rancho del Cielo for a
Pig Roast from 4-7pm! www.carinacellars.com, 805-886-5079
FEBRUARY 21
2011 Wine Education Series: Part 2
CA Central Coast/Sierra Foothills
Niner Wine Estates Hospitality Center – An examination of the Santa Barbara,
San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Mountain AVAs of the
Central Coast as well as the Lodi and Sierra Foothill regions. 6-8:30pm
$75/single class; $337.30/five class program; $1,275/full course program.
CLUB 9 discounts do apply. 805-239-2233, info@ninerwine.com
MARCH 18-20
19th Annual Zinfandel Festival
• Fri : Tapas-Inspired Family Dinner with Trumpet Vine Catering
• Sun: Tasting & Lunch
www.pasowine.com
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Shell Beach Farmers Market
Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan
vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family
fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
ONGOING
Limosine Service with Pismo Beach Winery
Their complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated
driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach
Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour.
Limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back.
Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463
MARCH 4-6
11th Annual World of Pinot Noir
The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach – Extraordinary Pinot Noir producers from around
the globe together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts for a weekend celebration and
education. 805-489-1758, www.worldofpinotnoir.com
• Three Grand Tastings – Friday, Saturday,
• Sunday Brunch Walk – Around Tasting
• Three Seminar selections on Friday, March 4th including:
Seminar A: International Roundtable, and Alcohol & Balance
Seminar B: Hirsch Vineyard Examination, and Oregon vs. California
Seminar C: Vintage Burgundy tasting, with host Fred Dame.
• Featured Tasting on Saturday, March 5th ~ "Young Turks of Burgundy",
with moderator Allen Meadows
• Friday Dinner Extravaganza at Chamisal Vineyards
• Saturday Paulee Dinner at Au Bon Climat Winery
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the majesty
and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
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ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese
at Tolosa Winery
Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is
paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony.
11am-4pm, RSVP, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Music at Mother’s Tavern
Upscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in
the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet
JANUARY 2-31
San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month
Participating restaurants will feature three-course menus.
$30/person, www.sanluisobispocounty.com
JANUARY 29
6th Annual Crab & Chardonnay Fête
at Tolosa Winery
5-course delectable dinner from Cracked Crab in Pismo Beach. Includes a raw
oyster bar, passed appetizers, salad, crab bisque, the famous Cracked Crab
"bucket" which includes crab, shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage and all the
fixin’s. Tolosa will be pouring four estate Chardonnays to complement each
course, along with their signature red wines. This is the event sells out quickly
so if you've never been make sure to get crackin’ and buy your tickets early!
$120, $100/wine club, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
FEBRUARY 12
Valentine’s Dinner at Edna Valley
Chef Seth White from Pacific Harvest Catering plans very creative four-course
menu. Their best wines to match each course. Live music, 6:30-10pm, $95,
$83/club members. RSVP, 805-544-5855 x 42, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 30
Artwork by Royanna Robertson
at Carina Cellars
A new selection of her beautiful watercolors. A Santa Barbara resident for 31
years, Robertson’s watercolors feature local landmarks, vineyards, missions and
other California landscapes. She will also be displaying a selection of her
jewelry and wineglass charms. www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 30
Bayless Paints the Still Life at Artiste
The art of San Francisco artist Daniel Bayless captures those
fleeting moments when the delicate hand of nature caresses a bouquet.
Bayless records the most subtle sensations of light calling to mind early
mornings when patios are perfumed by delicate blooms, awake and dancing
in the sun. 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
FEBRUARY 12
Perfect Pairing: Valentine's Day
Cheese & Chocolate Celebration!
An evening of pairing cheese from around the world with local chocolates and
Carina Cellars wines. You will also have the opportunity to have all your
purchases engraved. 6-8pm, www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011
Sunlight and Water: Celebrating the
Winemakers of Santa Barbara County
By fine art photographer Mark Robert Halper. At eight tasting rooms,
the Los Olivos Cafe and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos.
The ‘Los Olivos Meandering Gallery’ will take the viewer on a journey to
untraditional art spaces and bring a new appreciation to the portraits and
the people. Using the book as a guide to discover the many wine estates in
Santa Barbara County, visitors and residents alike will be able to experience
wineries large and small. www.sunlightandwater.com
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ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
For 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists and
craftsman. East Beach Pier, 10am-dusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8-10 wines to taste.
4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Downtown Walking Tours
Guided stroll – experience Santa Barbara’s past. Saturday tour historic areas
and Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
C‘est Cheese
Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their
selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for
all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318
ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Live Music at Oreana Winery
Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, www.oreanawinery.com
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm
805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum
ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down
at Costa de Oro
Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese
plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com
JANUARY 18
Central City Market Winemaker Dinner
at Claiborne Churchill
Santa Maria Town Center – Join Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia for an
intimate dinner at the new Central City Market. Enjoy a deliciouse dinner with
each course perfectly paired with their wine. www.claibornechurchill.com
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
Dancing at Maverick Saloon
Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web for
schedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
& Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Activities
Santa Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle
• Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat
"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees.
• Sat: 10-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the
Oak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission.
• Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2/child
ONGOING
Art at Artiste Winery
Each quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels
from the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Glider Rides at the Airport
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.com
JANUARY 23-29
Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Week
Experience the bounty and flavors of the Santa Ynez Valley during the first
annual Restaurant Week. Special 3-course tasting menus for the price of $20.11
(excluding tax, tip, beverages). Sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors
Association in partnership with the statewide California Restaurant Month.
805-686-0053, www.SantaYnezValleyVisit.com/restaurantweek
More events at www.WineCountryThisMonth.com
FEBRUARY 12
A Wine Fantasy in February
Enjoy this opportunity to become more familiar with some of your favorite
valley wineries. Sample reserve wines, barrel tastings or pre-released wines
with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $45, www.santaynezwinecountry.com
FEBRUARY 14-15
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Around
Exclusive wine & barrel tastings with gourmet hors d’oeuvres at Bridlewood
Estate Winery, Fess Parker Vineyard & Winery, Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery;
conversations with the vintners; entertainment; dining certificates at the
Chumash Casino Resort; and gift amenities plus deluxe transportation between
all activities. Over 21 please. $125, (lodging on your own)
1-800-742-2843,www.SantaYnezValleyVisit.com/winearound
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views. They do not offer petting pens or
rides in the cart but you are able to get up close and personal with the
miniature horse.10am-3pm, 805-686-4002, http://www.syv.com/qsminis/
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Showcases Solvang’s rich cultural history. Former residence of one of Solvang's
most artistic families, now a community museum devoted to the history of
Solvang, the colorful heritage and pioneer spirit of Denmark and the arts.
1-4pm, Wed-Thu, 12-4pm, Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOING
Hans Christian Andersen Museum
Honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled
with copies of Andersen’s books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and
collages. 10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Houses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as European race
bikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month so that the bikes on
display are constantly changing and expanding. Weekends 11am-5pm and by
appointment mid-week. 805-686-9522, www.motosolvang.com
VENTURA COUNTY
JANUARY 20, 27
Intro to Wine
Wine Basics with Beckey at Herzog Wine Cellars– Join their house sommelier,
Beckey Richards, as she guides guests through wine basics and more advanced
knowledge. 7 pm $20, $15/wine club. RSVP 805-983-1560
JANUARY 22
Savor the Wine Event
Enjoy a spectacular evening of food, wine tasting, silent and live auctions,
raffles, music and entertainment. 6:30-10:30pm, tickets/$30, includes wine
tasting, hors d’oeuvres, a luxurious pasta bar buffet and dessert.
1-800-501-7574, www.svleadership2011.org
FEBRUARY 3, 10
Wine Regions of the World
Wine Basics with Beckey at Herzog Wine Cellars– Join their house sommelier,
Beckey Richards, as she guides guests through wine basics and more advanced
knowledge. 7 pm $20, $15/wine club. RSVP, 805-983-1560
FEBRUARY 13
Food & Wine Lovers Festival
Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village
Join them for a gathering of the finest local wineries and restaurants .
Enjoy talents of celebrated local chefs and wine makers, luxurious chocolates
and cheeses, hand rolled cigars, unique gifts, shopping, music and more.
A true taste of what Ventura County has to offer right before Valentine’s Day.
2-6pm, $65. Festival & Winemaker Dinner to follow, $105,
www.venturacountywinetrail.com
Email your upcoming event information to
Laurie@WineCountryThisWeek.com
For best results, submit information
at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
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Preferred Tasting Room:
ROTTA WINERY
by Lisa Pretty
The Rotta tasting room located in the Templeton hills offers a
unique blend of history and modern winemaking. As one of the initial
three wineries in the Paso Robles area, the winery was first established
in 1908 and was later bonded after prohibition by Clement Rotta in
the 1930s. The family winery was known for its hearty Zinfandels and
mainly sold straight from the barrel into gallon glass jugs.
The Rotta winery and label has been resurrected by Clement’s
grandson Mike Giubbini along with the help of winemaker Mark
Caporale. The sense of tradition and history is very important to
Mike. Although the tasting room currently on the property was
recently built, it was built from the old wood of the original winery
building. Even the redwood sign with “Rotta Winery” hand sten-
ciled holds childhood memories for Mike – he painted that sign
when he was ten years old. Although he did rename the vineyard
“Giubbini vineyard”, Mike continues to farm mostly Zinfandel in a
head pruned and dry farmed style as his grandfather did many years
ago.
Mark Caporale brings his many years of winemaking experience in
Napa Valley to Rotta. Sourcing fruit from the estate vineyards as well
as other local Paso Robles growers, Mark delivers an impressive line-
up of award winning wines including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Canelli, Zinfandel Port
and Rotta’s specialty, a Black Monukka Dessert wine.
It is worth a trip to the tasting room just to experience the very
unique Black Monukka wine. The wine embodies the philosophy of
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the winery by blending a little known grape varietal with an old world
winemaking technique to produce a sherry-style dessert wine. The
wine is actually aged in small barrels left outside in the sun for an
extended period of time. The warmth of the sun while aging gives the
wine a delicious caramel and butterscotch flavor. If you ask, the tasting
room staff will be happy to share a recipe for Rotta’s Black Monukka
Cake.
Chances are you will be greeted by one of the winery’s pets when
you arrive. Honey the Australian Sheppard, Zin the Labrador and
Bores the three-legged cat all add to the charm of the tasting environ-
ment. The friendly staff will be happy to share stories of the old days
and chances are Mike Giubbini will be wandering around either
checking on the vineyard or production issues. While in the tasting
room be sure to taste Rotta’s new releases. The 2006 Merlot has 10%
Petite Verdot blended in, giving the wine a dark color and smooth
texture. Also new on the tasting list is the 2007 Proprietor’s Cabernet
Sauvignon. The Cabernet has a little Merlot and Petite Verdot added
to give the wine additional structure and complexity. Coming in big
and bold is the 2007 Trinity, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Cabernet Franc. With the line-up of old and new you will be sure
to find a favorite.
ROTTA WINERY
250 Winery Road in Templeton
Open 10:30 to 5:30 daily
rottawinery.com | 805-237-0510
Rotta Winery is on Facebook and Twitter
twitter.com/rottawinery
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CASTORO CELLARS
by Lisa Pretty
Over two decades ago Castoro Cellars was
founded by the husband and wife team of
Niels and Bimmer Udsen. The winery was
named after the Italian translation of Niels’
long-time nickname “Beaver,” prompting the
motto “Dam Fine Wine.” What began as a
venture to produce high-quality wines at
reasonable prices for family and friends is
now a full-blown business with a highly
respected brand, 650 acres of vineyard land
spread across eight locations within the Paso
Robles appellation, a winery with custom-
crush operations, a mobile-bottling service as
well as a tasting room known for its great
events and warm, welcoming staff.
Although the business has grown dramat-
ically, the husband and wife team have stuck
with their original goal of producing high-
quality wines from Paso Robles fruit that is
accessible to all consumers. “We feel wine is
an essential part of the daily meal. We
provide consumers with world class wine
that will allow them a fine bottle with almost
every meal,” says Niels. The current offering
includes almost 20 different wines including
several whites, dry reds, interesting blends, a
few dessert wines and even an alcohol-free
varietal grape juice for those under 21 or
designated drivers visiting the tasting room.
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Today winemaking at Castoro Cellars is a
collaborative effort of a team including Niels,
Tom Myers, Mikel Olsten and Sherry Holzer.
Together at the winery facility in San Miguel,
surrounded by 175 acres of vines, they work
to continually improve the quality of the
wine vintage after vintage. Adding a custom-
crush operation to the winery has enabled
the winemaking team to invest in state-of-
the-art equipment that they may not have
been able to justify for a single brand. They
experiment with techniques to extract the
best characteristics from each varietal as well
as achieving the perfect combinations for
their annual blends. 80% of the wine is now
made from estate-grown fruit giving the
winemaking team control over quality from
the vineyard to the bottle. The vineyards are
all managed with sustainable practices with
over 100 acres “certified organic.” The
commitment to the environment can be seen
throughout all aspects of the business.
The winery is not the only place where
Castoro Cellars continues to experiment and
innovate. Niels and Bimmer are continually
looking for new, exciting and unique product
offerings for their wine club members. On a
recent trip to Italy, the couple discovered an
Italian grape varietal known as Falanghina
and decided it would be an exciting new
wine to introduce to the Castoro club
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members. Falanghina is a fresh, lively and
savory white wine that some would say
resembles a Pinot Grigio. The problem was
the grape was not yet available in the United
States. The Udsens did not let that stop them
and worked through the lengthy process of
having the vines imported and then quaran-
tined and certified through the UC Davis
program. The first of the Falanghina vines
will be planted at Castoro in the spring of
2011.
It will be some time before the first
vintage of Falanghina will be bottled;
however, with so many wines available to
taste, a visit to the tasting room located in the
heart of Paso Robles wine country just off of
Highway 46 West is highly recommended.
The Mediterranean style tasting room is situ-
ated in the Cobble Creek Vineyard. A short
walk from the parking lot through the grape
arbor and gardens will give you a glimpse of
lush native plants and specimen cork oaks.
Several new releases, single vineyard and
library wines are available for tasting each
day. You may have a difficult time deciding
between the four Zinfandels and the
Bordeaux blends. The Castoro Cabernet was
included in the recent Napa versus Paso
Robles Bottle Shock competition and placed
second among the 21 wines in a blind
tasting. With so many choices you may want
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to bring a picnic lunch to extend

your tasting experience on the
gorgeous property.
Niels and Bimmer are also
large supporters of the local art
community. Each month a
different artist is featured and for
the month of January the theme
is “Little People and Big Places”
with an exhibit by Cyndi
Johnson and Bill Strasen of
Cambria. Also in support of the
arts, a winter indoor concert
series is offered each year. On
Saturday, January 15th at 7:30
p.m. Eric Henderson will be
touching souls with his guitar
performance during a magical,
musical evening. Tickets are only
$20 and can be purchased on-
line or by calling 1-888-DAM-
FINE. On Saturday, February
12th Pierre Bensusan, an inno-
vator in the field of solo acoustic
guitar, will be performing.
There always seems to be
something new and exciting
going on at Castoro Cellars. One
way to be a part of the fun is to
join their wine club. In addition
to receiving discounted wine,
“Beaver Ramblings” will keep
you up to date on what is going
on at the winery. Club members
have many perks including a free
members BBQ each year and
chance to create the next wine
blend. April each year, club
members have the opportunity
to create a blend from barrel
samples. The Castoro wine-
making team will select the best
one to be bottled, giving the
winning member bragging rights
for an entire year.
CASTORO CELLARS
1315 North Bethel Road Templeton
Daily 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
888 DAm FINE
castorocellars.com
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TOLOSA WINERY
by Darren Delmore
The visually fortified Edna Valley was all
abuzz when sultry sleek Tolosa Winery
opened up its tasting room in 2004. Tolosa’s
name itself is a tribute to the history of wine-
making in San Luis Obispo. 200 plus years
ago the friars at Mission San Luis Obispo de
Tolosa planted the virgin vineyards in the
area. The Edna Valley as wine people know
it, seems young in spite of this dusty trail,
getting slowly reestablished in the 1960’s
and 1970’s. Today, this region’s aglow with
success in newer varietals that never surrounded California’s Missions:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. These are indeed the three varietals
that yield the most intense results in Central California’s Edna Valley,
with its constant afternoon onshore windflow and coastal proximity.
Tolosa Winery focused on these three from the start, plus a few
surprises along the way, like Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc.
In spite of the visible size of this winemaking facility, the Tolosa
Winery only produces a few thousand cases of wine each year. Func-
tioning as a modern production zone at first, the handsome visitor area
came a ways down the road. Its steely winery overlook and the modern
interiors of the tasting room may make you feel like you’re in a New
York City wine cavern throbbing with downtempo beats and pacifiers
on request. But actually you’re in the breast of the Chardonnay
corridor, the citric center of Chardonnay city if you will. And Tolosa
made its original splash with a legendary unoaked Edna Valley grown
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Chardonnay, showcasing the untamed tropical
vibrancy of the Burgundian varietal, which
has become the winery’s quaffable thorough-
bred. They simply call it “No Oak”, but it’s one
of the most talked about wines in the valley
I strolled into the wine den on a bustling
Friday morning and opted to taste strictly the
2007 Pinots, which were many. There was
also a House Flight and a Limited Release
Flight available. I was inspired to visit by an
October evening wherein I’d tasted a Tolosa
2007 Edna Ranch Chardonnay at Cracked
Crab in Pismo. The tasting room veteran du
jour who was pouring the flights in a Hawaiian printed silk shirt was
probably sitting on a home cellar full of older vintage Chardonnay
going back to the mid-90s and growing. I started my experience with
the 2007 Edna Ranch and liked its charming, easy sensibilities. Then
Greg, the employed giver of the sacramental blood, got into the good
stuff. The Vineyard Designate Pinot Noirs. A sip of the savory “Marley
Anne” Pinot Noir in that glittery Central California sunlight sent me
reeling. “Beyond” Pinot Noir was next, and it was truly next level. I
picked up one of each.
If you’re a fan of cool climate Syrah, with its concentration of color,
forward peppery spiced ensemble and boysenberry-ness character,
then you should certainly dip your ‘stache in the Tolosa juice. Their
1772 from the 2007 vintage is really something.
As much as these reds wowed this palate of mine, I had to do the
Chardonnays. Call it back tracking, waltzing down memory lane, what
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have ya. They’re the heart and soul of this place, after all. It was impul-
sive of me to ask, but the quenching reward was well worth the social
roll of the eyes as I rinsed up. Tasting both the unoaked and the Edna
Ranch reaffirmed why so many SLO town natives, like me, are
throwing these back at the bevy of local restaurants that are serving it.
They are balanced, expressive local wines that show well ‘round dinner
time.
Solar since 2009 and sustainably farmed, go see what they’re all
about! Wine and Cheese pairings available on Saturday and Sunday
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barrel tasting tours by appointment.

TOLOSA WINERY
highway 227, San Luis Obispo
www.tolosawinery.com | (805) 782-0500
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Celebrate Restaurant Month In San Luis Obispo County!
January 2-31, 2011
The most ‘Delicious’ month of the Year!
Enjoy 3-Course menus for $30 and 30 Days
Savor San Luis Obispo County during the
month of January and satisfy your hunger for
a delicious meal at an appetizing price during
the fourth annual Restaurant Month in San
Luis Obispo County, January 2-31. New in
2011, Restaurant Month goes statewide,
leveraging the success of the popular promo-
tion.
More than thirty restaurants throughout
the area are preparing special three-course
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pre-fixe menus for $30 to celebrate all things
culinary. Restaurant Month is a great oppor-
tunity to experience some of the best wine
and food this destination offers at a special
value to encourage you to dine out in January.
Menus can be paired with award-winning
wines from Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo
wine country at an additional charge.
Restaurant Month will showcase the many
fine dining spots in the county that are
known for their innovative menus and
mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and
desserts featuring fresh, local ingredients.
More Perfect Pairs at www.WineCountryThisMonth.com
“Restaurant Month gives us an opportu-
nity to feature our American “bistro” style
restaurant to new patrons while highlighting
the abundant local, organic and sustainable
food that San Luis Obispo County has to
offer,” stated Executive Chef Chris Kobayashi
of Artisan restaurant in Paso Robles.
The countywide promotion includes
restaurants from Arroyo Grande, Avila Beach,
Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Paso Robles,
Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and Shell
Beach. For a list of menus and special winery
offers, visit SanLuisObispoCounty.com.
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ZAP Celebrates 20 Years of Zinspiration
The World’s Largest Zinfandel Wine Festival takes place January 27-29
The 20th Annual Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Wine Festival
will take place January 27-29, 2011, in San Francisco. This annual
celebration of America’s Heritage Wine will make a major splash with
wine lovers worldwide.
The 20th Anniversary ZAP Festival consists of four events in three
days, showcasing approximately 250 wineries, pouring their barrel
samples and new releases, together with educational seminars, culi-
nary demonstrations and decadent food pairings. The ZAP Festival is
the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandel wines in the world.
main Festival Events:
• Thursday, January 27, 2011:
“Good Eats and Zinfandel Pairing,”
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 6 to 9 p.m. Foodies rejoice!
Enjoy delectable pairings from 50 restaurants and 50 wineries.
Cost: $140 public/$100 members
• Friday January 28, 2011:
“Flights! Stories From The Vineyard” Zinspiration Series.
This event includes a rare guided tasting of Zinfandel flights.
The Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $65 public/$40 members
• Friday January 28, 2011: “Evening with the Winemakers,”
Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square, 5 to 10 p.m.
Esprit du Vin, the ‘Spirit of Wine’ with the
Wineries of Highway 46 East, January 14-17
Come for an amazing weekend celebrating the collective spirit and
enthusiasm of the Wineries of Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. The
9th annual Esprit du Vin weekend is scheduled for January 14-17.
This exciting weekend consists of special events at each partici-
pating winery Friday through Monday, a grand event at Vina Robles
with all nine wineries and their hospitality partners Saturday evening,
and a complimentary “Wineries of Highway 46 East” tasting passport
to be used all weekend long. Completed passports will be entered into
a special drawing for fantastic prizes including a Paso Robles Wine
Country Tour with Grapeline Tours and other incredible prizes.
Drawing to be held at the end of January.
Saturday night, January 15, 2011 – Celebrate Esprit du Vin, the
“Spirit of Wine” at Vina Robles Hospitality Center from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. – Nine wineries will gather at beautiful Vina Robles for an
exciting night of wine, cheese and appetizers. Wines will be expertly
paired with different gourmet cheeses. Stroll around and savor each
pairing! Sample gourmet foods from Olio Nuevo, Red Moose Cookie
Company, Two Little Birds Bakery, Homestead, Cattaneo Brothers and
more. Tickets are $20 per person (plus tax), $35/couple (plus tax).
For reservations/tickets, log onto www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
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Dine with the winemakers and vintners who craft the remarkable
wines presented at this opulent benefit auction and gourmet
dinner high atop San Francisco.
Cost: $225 includes membership
• Saturday, January 29, 2011:
“Grand Zinfandel Tasting & Silent Auction”
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 2 to 5 p.m. public tasting.
More than 250 wineries showcase their latest releases,
barrel tastings, blends and rare collections of Zinfandel.
A selection of artisanal cheese and nibbles will be included.
All attendees receive a commemorative wine glass.
Cost: $70/$60 members (includes one hour early admission)
ZAP supports research and scholarships, and this year will inaugu-
rate a new beneficiary: The American Heart Association/Stroke Asso-
ciation. Tickets are now on sale! Visit Zinfandel.org for tickets and
event details. Become a ZAP member ($44) and enjoy exclusive bene-
fits and member savings!
Winegrowers, winemakers and wine enthusiasts combine to form
the membership. The common focus is the preservation and recogni-
tion of Zinfandel as America’s heritage wine. ZAP’s membership
includes approximately 275 winery-members, 4,000 advocate
members and 100 associate members.
For more information, visit the website at Zinfandel.org, or
become a fan at facebook.com/zinfandel.
or contact Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or order online at
www.brownpapertickets.com. You can also purchase tickets by
phoning Vina Robles Winery at (805) 227-4812.
The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a consortium of wineries
located along Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101 in Paso
Robles, California. Member wineries include: Bianchi, Chumeia Vine-
yards, Eberle Winery, Eos, Firestone Vineyard, Le Vigne Winery at
Sylvester Vineyards, Meridian, Mitchella Winery, Tobin James Cellars
and Vina Robles Winery.
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KELSEY SEE CANYON
by Ronda Giangreco
They say that a family that plays together, stays together. But a family
that makes wine together not only has fun, but in the process, they give
us all an example of what wonderful things happen when love and
hard work join hands.
When Dick and Delores Kelsey first laid eyes on the winding
country road leading into the magnificent See Canyon, they knew that
they were home. Dick had spent most of his working years on the sea,
but it was a different sort of “sea” that he envisioned for his later years.
A sea of vines, stretching across the rolling hills of the Central Coast
and producing grapes for his very own winery was Dick’s vision of the
future. Delores was not so sure at first. Winemaking is a complicated
and fickle undertaking. But Dick was not to be dissuaded. For the two
generations of Kelseys to follow, that persistence has meant a liveli-
hood, a passion and a means of binding together a family with a dream.
Many small wineries boast of being “family owned”, but few can lay
claim to a staff of three generations. This is not a winery where the
family name is the only contribution made by the owners. Here at
Kelsey See Canyon nearly everyone from Grandpa Dick to the youngest
grandchildren gets in on the act. The award-winning wines produced
by their efforts are celebrated by everyone in the family. Sons, Keith and
Richard have been joined by their spouses and children in helping their
parents to take the winery to the next level of excellence. Richard and
Laurie and their three daughters oversee the vineyards where each vine
is hand pruned. Brother Keith handles most of the wine pouring and
marketing efforts, with the younger generation handling such impor-
tant tasks as manning the BBQ at events and helping with serving.
Great nephew Travis is now an assistant winemaker. His growing
expertise ensures that Dick Kelsey’s aspirations will undoubtedly
continue on to a fourth generation.
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It is these labors of love that consistently produce wines of the
quality necessary to keep Kelsey See Canyon winning award after
award in wine competitions throughout the state. For two years
running, their wines have garnered the “Most Popular” trophy at the
Morro Bay Harbor Festival. For the Kelsey family, these accolades are
proof that their dedication and commitment to excellence are worth the
effort.
But you needn’t be a member of the Kelsey family to feel like you
belong at Kelsey See Canyon. The warmth and hospitality of your
welcome to their tasting room will give you a sense of the affection that
these folks have for their customers and loyal followers. It is not
surprising that their wine club boasts such a large membership. People
who love good wine recognize the value and people who love great
wine experiences can’t wait for the next Kelsey See Canyon wine club
event.
From their Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Syrahs and Zin to the luscious
Late Harvest Zin and their delicious Apple Wine, Kelsey See Canyon
has something for everyone on your wine lover shopping list. Says
Keith, “Everyone who comes to our winery comments on how all of the
wines have such a smooth finish. We love that.”
There is much to love about Kelsey See Canyon…the bucolic
setting, the elegant, but approachable wines and most of all, the Kelseys
themselves. It would be hard to imagine a more good-natured and
cordial clan. Grab a wine glass, pull up a chair and stay awhile. You’re
amongst friends.
KELSEY SEE CANYON vINEYARDS
Open daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)
1947 See Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo
(805) 595-9700 | www.kelseywine.com
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Explore the
RANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel
805-467-9448, ranchitacanyonvineyard.com
Friday-Monday, 11am-5pm, or by appointment
Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated vineyard
& boutique winery, producing estate grown, handcrafted wines.

J&J CELLARS
Pleasant Valley
2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
805-467-2891, www.jjcellars.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm or by appointment
Come discover some great wines and incredible values!
Wine Trail
The Pleasant Valley Wine Trail is a new wine trail in Paso Robles Wine
CINQUAIN CELLARS
6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel
County. Located just minutes from Highway 101 and Highway 46 East,
805-400-5978, www.cinquaincellars.com the trail includes nine estate wineries and one award-winning olive oil
Tasting by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays company working together to showcase estate grown wines, olive oil and
Come taste the poetry created from 100% estate-grown Bordeaux,
Rhône and Port varieties.
the kind of hospitality you love to encounter. The majority of the busi-
nesses are small, hands-on, family owned and when you walk through
LOCATELLI VINEYARDS & WINERY the door you are typically face-to-face with a winemaker and/or owner.
8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel
805 467-0067, www.locatelliwinery.com The group is small yet very diverse and as you taste through the wines
Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Festival Weekends 10am-5pm you will find a wide range of wine varietals including Bordeaux, Rhone,
Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon are just a few of our Italian, Spanish and of course Zinfandel. Each winery will be proud to
estate wines waiting for you.
pour their blends, showcasing the best the winery has to offer. With
TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS vineyards located a small distance apart, you will find some similarities
6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel that the Pleasant Valley terrior has to offer. The long list of accolades
805-467-9490, www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm speaks for the quality of the wines with many gold medals, best of class
A small family venture dedicated to premium wines. and several rating 90 points or higher. The area is also perfect for
growing olives – what could be better than a little olive oil tasting in
SILVER HORSE WINERY
2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel between wineries?
805-467-WINE(9463), www.silverhorse.com As you travel the twelve-mile trail you will feel the peace and tran-
Friday-Monday 11am-5pm
Come experience what everyone is talking about!
quility of the rolling hills and country beauty. So get off the busy roads,
take the short drive to Pleasant Valley and discover what is sure to be
PRETTY-SMITH VINEYARDS & WINERY your favorite wine country adventure.
13350 River Road, San Miguel
805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
To San Francisco
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Winemaker Profile: Laetitia Winery
ERIC HICKEY
by michael Cervin
Eric Hickey practically has winemaking in
his DNA. His father, Dave Hickey, is the wine-
maker of sparkling wines at Laetitia Winery,
located in Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo
County, while Eric oversees all of the still
wine production and vineyards. Eric joined
the winery in the early days when it was orig-
inally known as a Champagne house: Maison
Deutz. It changed hands in 1997 and became
Laetitia Winery which nonetheless still
produces sparkling wines.
Laetitia offers three distinct labels: Nadia
(red and white blended wines), Barnwood
(Grenache, Cabernet, Merlot and Port from
remote vineyards located in Santa Barbara’s
back country) and the Laetitia label which has
a focus on Pinot Noir. In fact, with its three
tiers: estate, reserve and single vineyard,
Laetitia holds the largest privately owned
Pinot Noir plantings in California. The estate
is comprised of 2,000 acres, with 620 acres
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currently planted to grape vines. This is a lot
of work for Eric. “It forces me to stay in tune
with all aspects of winemaking for all the vari-
eties and experiment with them,” he says.
As head winemaker since 2002, Eric
worked diligently in the cellar prior to that
learning all about harvests and his hard work
and attention to detail paid off. In 1994 he
was appointed cellar master and worked
alongside French winemaker Christian
Rougenant, learning from the best. He
supplemented his trial by fire winemaking
education by enrolling in UC Davis programs
to further add to his knowledge base. He also
made trips to France where he sampled wines
in the Rhône Valley, Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Stylistically, Eric’s wines exemplify his love of
and respect for the land. “The wines are very
well balanced so they age well,” he says. “I
also work hard at making them consistent
year to year.” And as every winemaker knows,
that’s the real test; taking what Mother Nature
gives you and making it as seamless as
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possible.
But every winemaker needs time off and
when Eric is not crafting wine he can be
found surfing off the California coast where
he regains a focused approach to his job at
Laetitia. “I have regular board meetings,” he
admits to his surfing compulsion. “Actually I
went to Hawaii this year and surfed some
good waves in the North Shore,” he
confesses. “Just like surfing, winemaking is
marrying art with science, you have to be
flexible and know how to hold your breath.”
But like any winemaker there are wines he
would love to try, if only he had more time.
“Whole cluster Grenache and whole cluster
Carignane,” he says enthusiastically. That will
have to wait for now.
To sample Eric’s wines swing by Laetitia
Winery which is open every day between 11
a.m. and 5 p.m., directly off Highway 101
between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo.
For tours and tasting schedules call 1-888-
809-VINE) or go to www.laetitiawine.com.

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hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop
by melissa Chavez
The saying that “big things come in
small packages” is true. At first look,
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop is an
attractive looking restaurant, but there’s
more than meets the eye.
Located in Cayucos, Hoppe’s has been a
favorite restaurant in a close-knit commu-
nity of artists, beachcombers and surfers.
Not only locally known; growing adulation
continues to earn its place amongst the
worst-kept secrets in California. Lauded by
foodies and critics alike, Hoppe’s even had
one TV host oohing and ahhing between
bites of Sauteed Cayucos Red Abalone on
the set of his TV show, “Visiting…With
Huell Howser.”
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro has proven itself
as among the very best the county has to
offer – in using seasonally fresh ingredients,
for its wildly diverse menu and mouth-
watering appetizers, meat, seafood and
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vegetable entrees, salads and desserts – eye-
catching presentation and delightful
ambiance. People who are seeking memo-
rable dining experiences and celebrating
every occasion can be found at Hoppe’s,
from birthdays, to graduations, to golden
anniversaries. Even their more casual
entrees and sides are to die-for, including
Portabella Burgers, Heirloom Tomato Salad,
and Wasabi Mashed Potatoes. With excep-
tions, lunch entrees range from about $8 to
$14 (Angus Flat Iron Steak), and dinner
entrees from $12 to $60 (Whole Colorado
Rack of Lamb).
The wine list at Hoppe’s is impressive
and boasts 200 varieties for enjoying, agin,
or gift-giving. There’s assistance, too, if
you’re wondering what to pair with your
Smoked Pheasant Pizza or Skillet Seared
Elk Chops. One of Hoppe’s delights is their
Philosopher’s Menu (lunch/dinner), pairing
a handmade cheese assortment and paté
with reserve wines for $25. Dinnertime prix
fixe offerings include the Gourmet Menu: a
salad and Champagne appetizer, first
course with two wines, main course with
wine and dessert choices for just $65.
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro also has an inter-
esting history. The old Way Station building
was constructed in 1876 as a hotel by the
Pedraita Family, who purchased the site
from English immigrant and town founder
Captain James Cass. Initially, the main
building and dining room was built.
However, two other buildings were relo-
cated from other parts of town to provide
for a kitchen and four of its twelve
bedrooms. This addition formed wings on
the existing property, creating the Cottage
Hotel.
In addition to travelers, the hotel played
host to the rich and famous, such as the
William Randolph Hearst Family during
lengthy construction of Hearst Castle in
San Simeon. Renowned operatic contralto
and WWI patriot Ernestine Shumann-
Heinke sang there. Her friend, a Polish
pianist, statesman, and Paso Robles vintner,
Ignacy Jan Paderewski, accompanied her on
the hotel’s piano. Later, the building sat
ignored from the 1940s until 1974, when
Henry and Mary Ellen Eisemann bought
and restored the grand dame to its former
glory. With the purchase Mr. Eisemann
brainstormed plans for the adjacent English
garden, laying 20,000 bricks (some of them
borrowed from the former kitchen’s range
oven), which guests enjoy to this day. Dedi-
cated to his wife’s mother with a perennial
green thumb, he also thoughtfully added a
Victorian pavilion, currently a favorite
wedding location.
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop is
located at 78 North Ocean in Cayucos. Call
(805) 995-1006. Visit the website at
www.HoppesBistro.com.

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Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu,
seasonal menus by using only the finest and hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.
freshest ingredients. Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats
and vegetarian/vegan items.
570 higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
805-544-0861 www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006

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Eos: A Central Coast Icon Just Got Better
There’s exciting recent news coming out of
Paso Robles. Eos, the iconic Central Coast
winery, has been purchased by Foley Family
Wines, one of the country’s most prestigious
wine producing companies. The acquisition
not only gives owner Bill Foley a foothold in
the celebrated Paso Robles AVA, but also guar-
antees the continued operation of one of the
region’s most respected producers.
In talking about his long-term goals for the
property, Bill Foley says, “We are planning to
devote a great deal of our resources,
manpower and energy into making Eos one of
the marquee estates in this important viticul-
tural area. In addition to the stunning beauty
of the countryside, Paso Robles has demon-
strated a remarkable ability to produce world-
class wines from a number of different vari-
eties. Eos is one of the AVA’s most significant
brands.” Foley also intends to expand Eos’
national distribution “…to make sure
customers across the country have access to
all of the winery’s releases.”
Foley is no newcomer to the Central Coast.
His portfolio includes three of the area’s top
wineries: Firestone Vineyards (Santa Ynez
Valley), Lincourt Vineyards (Santa Rita Hills)
and Foley Estates (Santa Rita Hills). Foley also
owns properties in Northern California,
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Washington and New Zealand including,
Chalk Hill, Merus, Kuleto, Sebastiani, Three
Rivers and Vavasour.
Eos was founded in the mid-1980s by the
Arciero family. Today, the winery produces
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Late
Harvest Moscato, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat
Canelli, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon
Blanc, Zinfandel and Zinfandel Port. Eos has
earned praise from the country’s top wine
publications who have rated “Tears of Dew”
late harvest Moscato as one of California’s
finest dessert wines. The winery has also
garnered numerous 90+ scores for Petite
Sirah, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The immediate impact of the changeover
includes the moving of Eos’ tasting room and
wine club down the road to the former Fire-
stone Paso Robles tasting room, at 2300
Airport Road off Highway 46 East. Open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the spacious new
tasting room boasts a friendly and knowledge-
able staff, a beautiful event room for private
parties, an outdoor pole barn, picnic areas,
and a veranda.
“We are all excited about the many changes
for both Eos and Firestone,” said Heidi
Adams, Assistant Tasting Room Manager.
“The new tasting room will have the same
casual, comfortable feel it had in the past and
our customers will have access to a wider
selection of wines. If you’ve never been here
this is one of the great spots in California to
enjoy fine wine and gaze out over plush vine-
yards and pristine rolling hills.”
The change of ownership also ushers in
some new benefits for Eos Wine Club
members. In addition to the regular wine
shipments, events, and other special offerings,
club members will be entitled to complimen-
tary tastings and discounts at the following
sister properties: Foley Estates, Lincourt Vine-
yards, Firestone Vineyards, Sebastiani Vine-
yards, Chalk Hill Winery and Three Rivers
Winery in Washington.
Firestone Club members will still be able to
pick up their orders at the Paso Robles loca-
tion or can visit the Firestone tasting room in
Los Olivos at 5017 Zaca Station Rd.
And speaking of the centrality of the new
location, the website states: From Los Angeles:
Proceed North on U.S. 101 approximately
220 miles until you reach Paso Robles. From
San Francisco: Proceed South on U.S. 101
approximately 220 miles until you reach Paso
Robles. That’s about as central as you can get.
For more information visit the website at
www.eosvintage.com or call (805) 591-8050.
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Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles announce
Passport Weekend Fundraiser to Benefit The
Wellness Community – California Central Coast
The 17 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles invite wine lovers to taste
their way through a special Passport Weekend, to be held during the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, Friday, January 14 through
Monday, January 17, 2011. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit The Wellness Community – California Central
Coast, which offers programs of support, education
and hope for cancer patients and their families.
Passports can be purchased for $35 until Friday,
January 7, and $40 thereafter. Each passport
includes complimentary tastings of
award-winning wines and VIP treatment
all weekend, plus additional special offer-
ings. Participants who visit eight tasting
rooms will be entered into a drawing for terrific
prizes. One hundred percent of the Passport proceeds, and
five percent of the weekend sales from each of the 17 wineries, will
be donated to The Wellness Community – California Central Coast.
The 17 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles include Adelaida Cellars,
Calcareous Vineyard, Carmody McKnight, Dunning Vineyards,
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Halter Ranch, Justin Vineyards & Winery, Le Cuvier, Minassian-
Young Vineyards, Nadeau Family Vintners, Norman Vineyards,
Opolo Vineyards, Pipestone Vineyards, Poalillo Vineyards, Tablas
Creek Vineyard, Thacher Winery, Tolo Cellars and Villicana
Winery & Vineyard
To order Passports or learn more
about this special event, call The Well-
ness Community at (805) 238-4411 or
visit the Far Out Wineries website at
www.faroutwineries.com.
The Wellness Community – California Central
Coast (TWC-CCC) is the local chapter of an inter-
national non-profit organization dedicated to
providing free support, education and hope to people
with cancer and their loved ones. TWC-CCC serves people
affected by cancer in San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. For
more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, call (805) 238-
4411.
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Vineyard Antique Mall
by melissa Chavez
Even the most cutting-edge cache of
HDTVs, PCs, mp3s, SLRs, i-whatevers (and
anything else with an acronym) begins losing
their luster after the holidays. When a two-
hour wait to shop at 4 a.m. no longer seems
appealing, there’s sweet relief to be found in
visiting a store that calms the senses without
gouging the post-holiday checkbook.
Vineyard Antique Mall, just south of
downtown Paso Robles, is that sort of place
and the antithesis of all things frantic. It
wouldn’t do justice to hurry through
Grandma’s attic and this experience is no
exception. This “un-mall” is what shopping
was meant to be – leisurely, thought-
provoking and even memory-inducing.
Imagine holding a green Jadeite bowl and
suddenly craving the best buttercream
frosting worth getting in trouble for tasting.
How long has it been since most of us have
appreciated the thoughtful stitches of hand-
embroidered linens or the craftsmanship of
stained glass?
For 23 years, devoted shoppers have
benefited from an ever-changing inventory,
ranging from whimsical to the practical.
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Outside the rustic brown façade is a 2,000-
square-foot patio of garden art to browse
through that guys and gals of all ages would
love. Inside the 8,000-square-foot space are
findings from 87 dealers plus consignments
tucked under one roof. Looking for lighting?
Choose everything from a traffic sign, a street
lamp, or table and floor lamps. Kitchen
collectibles include Depression glass, cobalt
blue and Vaseline glass, canister sets, ceramic
salt and pepper shakers, butter churns, tins,
speckled graniteware, and Fire King glass-
ware, to name several. With an array of Victo-
rian-era jewelry pieces to choose from, you
can even look stylish while whipping up
those cream puffs, too.
Owners Greg and Jeannine Cantrell
encourage everyone to wander through the
store to their heart’s content. Some people
enjoy perusing for hours, says Jeannine, and
it’s warmly welcomed. There’s never pressure
to buy and always something new to find.
Whether choosing a gift for someone special,
the person who seems to have everything or
something for yourself, the toughest dilemma
may be deciding what not to bring home.
There are farmers’ and carpenters’ tools,
primitive pieces, wagon wheels, solid oak
and other antique furniture, (including the
occasional birds-eye maple and Duncan
Phyfe-style collectibles), wrought iron pieces,
Indian artifacts, Lionel trains, antique tricy-
cles, and too much more to list.
Don’t have time to search for that special
piece of Roseville pottery? No worries. Just
give the staff a ring and ask them to record
your wants into their Wish List Book. When
the item arrives, they’ll call you back and
send a photo if you like. Whether coming
from near or far, Vineyard Antique Mall is a
one-of-a-kind gem of a store that truly makes
for a memorable visit.
Vineyard Antique Mall is visible from
Highway 101 (look east) at 2320 Ramada
Drive, Paso Robles. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5
p.m., from Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Sunday. Driving south on Hwy.
101: Take Exit 228 for CA-46W (toward
Cambria). Proceed east beneath the overpass
to the frontage road that runs parallel with
Hwy. 101. Turn right to head south on
Ramada Drive. Driving north on Highway
101: Exit Main Street. Proceed east for about
25 feet or so, then turn left onto the frontage
road (north on Ramada Drive), which runs
parallel to Hwy. 101. Call (805) 237-4012.
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Talley Vineyards Recently Appointed

Eric Johnson as Winemaker
Brian Talley, President of Talley Vineyards, winery that specializes in estate grown Chardonnay
announced the appointment of Eric Johnson as and Pinot Noir from the Arroyo Grande and Edna
Winemaker at the Arroyo Grande-based winery. valleys. The winery also produces wines under the
Johnson joined Talley Vineyards in 2007 and took Bishop’s Peak label from estate-grown grapes as
over the day-to-day winemaking responsibilities in well as grapes purchased from greater San Luis
July 2010. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Obispo County.
with a degree in Agricultural Business, Wine and Since its inception in 1986, Talley Vineyards has
Viticulture, Johnson was raised on his family’s farm earned a distinguished reputation for quality and
in Los Banos, California. consistency that reflects the Talley family’s three-
“This completes a transition that we began generation farming history in the area.
earlier this year,” noted Talley. “Eric’s commitment Talley Vineyards is located at 3031 Lopez Drive
to quality, his enthusiasm and his hands-on leader- in Arroyo Grande. For more infor-mation, visit
ship style are a real inspiration to our entire team.” talleyvineyards.com or call (805) 489-0446. Follow
Talley Vineyards is a family owned and operated Talley Vineyards on Facebook and Twitter!

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seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor
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Per Bacco Cellars
by Darren Delmore
When restaurateur Marco Rizzo and winemaker Craig Shannon got
together in 1998 over a few bins of Chardonnay grapes, they didn’t
necessarily expect to become darlings of the wine press. But that inau-
gural release of Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay got a 92 point score
in a major wine magazine, and since then they’ve kept that mozzarella
momentum coming out of the grinder with wines made in the fashion
they’re passionate about. Through the erratic trends of varietal
favoritism and climatic conditions, it’s been refreshing to see Per Bacco
continue to make wines in the manner that they originally set out to
do, with a focus on food-friendliness and approachability.
I recently stopped into the tasting room which is purely about the
wine. No jewelry, no oil, no cookbooks; wine is the focus. Tasting
room manager Grace Kegel pointed out, “We charge just a five dollar
fee and customers can choose six wines out of the nine options to food to complement the current releases and a fun, mellow, relaxing
taste. We waive one fee per bottle purchased,” she continued, “and the vibe. There’s a real casual atmosphere here…a great place to come
glasses aren’t included. We also sell wine for five bucks a glass if people hang out and enjoy some wine.
like to picnic or go play bocce.” Per Bacco Cellars is located at 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo
Tucked beside the 101 freeway as it snakes into San Luis Obispo, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information,
the Per Bacco winery and tasting room is part of the beautiful 200 acre contact the tasting room at (805) 787-0485 or log on to
Filipponi Ranch, complete with a bocce ball court, horseshoe pits and www.perbaccocellars.com.
plenty of unadulterated ground to roam upon with a glass of Pinot
Grigio. Per Bacco is the place to be, with live music outdoors, top-shelf

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Unique gifts & apparel
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480 Front St. Avila Beach is
805.595.9663 Open!
www.wildwoodwine.com
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SANTA MARIA | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

Costa De Oro Winery

by Cathy Neushul Depending on your musical interests, you may want to stop by on
a particular day. Burk said “Fridays tend to be more rowdy and
There’s nothing better than the combination of good wine, appe- Sundays more mellow.”
tizing food and great music. The Costa De Oro Tasting Room in Santa While you’re listening to the music, you can sample some of Costa
Maria offers just this type of experience. De Oro’s award winning wines, such as the 2008 Reserva Dorada
The Costa de Oro tasting room has an interesting history. It was the Estate Chardonnay or the 2008 Estate Pinot Noir or the Dijon Selec-
former location of a strawberry stand which was a part of the Gold tion Estate Pinot Noir. You could also try some of the cheese and
Coast Farms, and was owned by Ron Burk and Bob Espinola. The prosciutto plates featuring such favorites as Point Reyes Blue or
land was found to be poor for growing produce, but perfect for wine Humbolt cheeses.
grapes. And Costa De Oro Winery was born. The Costa De Oro Tasting Room is located at 1331 S. Nicholson
While the tasting room is located near the 101 freeway, the inviting Avenue in Santa Maria and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., until
and pleasant environment can provide an escape from everyday life 7:30 p.m. on Fridays. There is live music on Fridays from 4:30 to 7:30
without a long drive. p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805)
Gary Burk, Costa De Oro’s winemaker and owner, said the tasting 922-1468 or go to www.cdowinery.com.
room was designed to give visitors an elegant experience and show
them the beauty of the Santa Maria Valley through windows facing
towards this region. Burke said he designed the tasting room to be
“warm and inviting.”
If you stop by the tasting room on a Friday evening or Sunday
afternoon you might catch the winery owners, Gary and Teresa Burk,
singing or playing guitar. Even if other people might be providing the
entertainment that evening, the Burks might participate. “We get up
and play,” Burk said.
Before Burk became a winemaker, music was his focus. He said he
played a lot of blues, but also dabbled in a little bit of everything,
including rock music.
In the tasting room you’ll find musical acts ranging from rockabilly
to classical guitar. Recently, the Cadillac Angels (rockabilly), Burnin’
James & the Flames (funk) and Mark Owens (romantic guitar) played.

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Welcome to
LOMPOC WINE GHETTO
Zotovich Cellars
( Zōh - Tōh - vich )
In the north-west corner of the Lompoc “Wine Ghetto” sits
Zotovich Cellars, an 800-case winery, the budding project of Steve
Zotovich and his nephew, Ryan Zotovich. Their partnership in
Zotovich Cellars is new, but their shared passion for well-crafted wine
and winemaking is not. In 2004, Steve purchased a vineyard along
Route 246 – the epicenter of premier winegrape growing in Santa
Barbara County. Ryan obtained a degree in wine and viticulture from
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and began winemaking under Steve Clifton,
of Palmina and Brewer-Clifton. Steve Clifton coached Ryan on the
importance of minimal interventionism in winemaking, as Ryan
pursued hands-on experience at Palmina, and then later, under the
direction of Kris Curran and Victor Gallegos at Sea Smoke. In the
AMPELOS CELLARS
312 North 9th Street, Lompoc summer of 2010, Ryan left his position as Sea Smoke’s Cellar Master
805-736-9957, www.ampeloscellars.com to dedicate his energy and winemaking efforts into the newly formed
Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm family label, Zotovich Cellars.
Artesanal Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Vioginier & Rosé
“This partnership just made sense,” says Ryan. “Our goal is to
One of the first in US to be certified organic, biodynamic & sustainable
remain small. We never want to lose our focus of making high-quality
JALAMA WINES wine. Stylistically, our wines are varietally driven, elegant, balanced
308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc and bright. We rely heavily on the grapes themselves to set precedent.”
805-735-8937, www.jalamawines.com
Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment
You can purchase bottles of these handcrafted, small-lot wines at the
Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah Zotovich Cellars tasting room in the Lompoc “Wine Ghetto” every
from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County. Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Zotovich Cellars tasting room will officially open with a ribbon
LA VIE VINEYARDS
308 N. 9th Street, Unit D, Lompoc cutting ceremony on Saturday, January 22. “We’ve been the new kid
(805) 291-2111, www.lavievineyards.com on the block for the past few months, but we’re starting to see more
Open Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm(ish) or by appt. and more return customers” says Ryan’s fiancée Brit, who is helping
Small-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late harvest
Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample
launch the newly conceived brand as Sales Manager. “We are excited
rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers! to open our tasting room with the help of our friends, family, commu-
La Vie Vineyards
nity and the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce. Guests will have the
LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM chance to sample our new release wines, including our currently sold
1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc out Syrah and first vintage of Viognier, delicious local food and barrel
(805) 742-0478, www.LoringWineCompany.com
Open Friday through Sunday 12-5pm
taste with our winemaker. We can hardly wait!”
We’re a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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New Art Exhibit in Carina Cellars’ Tasting Room

Royanna Robertson’s first two shows at moment she knew she was hooked. After that

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Carina Cellars’ Los Olivos Tasting Room were
such a success that she is back again to display
a new selection of her beautiful watercolors. A
class ended she continued to take several more
classes and has read through numerous “how
to” books. “I find so much joy in painting; I
Santa Barbara resident for 31 years, can just escape into a world of colors and

“Purple Trees” watercolor

Robertson’s watercolors feature local land- imagination and time passes effortlessly.”
marks, vineyards, missions and other Cali- “Watercolor Creations” will be on display
fornia landscapes. until January 31 in the Carina Cellars Tasting
“This show will display the watercolors that Room at 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos.
I love to paint,” Robertson said. “But I have Along with her watercolors, Robertson will
been trying some new things lately and one of also be displaying a selection of her jewelry
them is painting with coffee as a medium. I times I like to add watercolor to give the and wineglass charms, which are available
find coffee to be a beautiful medium to paint painting a little more dimension.” year-round. The Tasting Room is open daily
with that gives a varying range of sepia colors Robertson first discovered her love for from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information,
with which I can work. Sometimes I use the watercolors when she took an adult ed class go to www.carinacellars.com or call (805)
coffee alone for a monotone effect and some- with her son several years ago, and from that 688-2459.

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Lincourt Vineyards
The pastoral atmosphere and casual grace of Lincourt may tempt you to
kick back and relax, but don’t be fooled. They are very serious about their
wines and are extremely focused on a mission of creating wines that showcase
the ideal grape-growing conditions of Santa Barbara County.
Founded in 1996 by financier Bill Foley, Lincourt is a producer of ultra-
premium wines from the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys. A long-time wine
enthusiast, Bill has been particularly entranced with the wines of Burgundy. In
1994, when he and his wife Carol relocated their family to Santa Barbara, he
discovered that the potential to produce some of America’s most distinguished
versions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lay just miles north of his home. Bill
hired renowned winemaker Alan Phillips to assist him in securing vineyard
sites and spearheading his dream of producing the benchmark wines of the
region. Bill and Carol named their new winery Lincourt, in homage to their
two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney.
The Lincourt winery is located in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country,
on Alamo Pintado Road in the Santa Ynez Valley. Originally a dairy farm, the
property retains the rural charm and simplicity of an earlier era. The quaint
tasting room is located in the former farmhouse, a 1926 Sears Craftsman kit
home. The barns have been converted to a winery and barrel rooms, and
equipped to allow for handcrafted, premium winemaking. Great fruit, dedi-
cated winemakers, an incredible climate and a serene setting – Lincourt
provides the best of Santa Barbara wine country!
The diversity of Santa Barbara County is reflected in each wine. Unique to
the west coast, Santa Barbara is blessed by two valleys with east-west orienta-
tion. The Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys funnel the cool ocean breezes and
maritime fog to the western vineyards, creating a haven for the cool-climate
varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Even in the warmer reaches, farther
from the ocean, the fog cools the vineyards at night, allowing the grapes to
retain proper acid and sugar balance. Warmer climate grapes such as Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah thrive in these areas. Santa Barbara County also
enjoys one of the longest grape-growing seasons in the world. Mild winters
result in early bud break. Unlike many other notable growing areas, fall in
Santa Barbara is typically rain free, allowing the grapes extended time to hang
on the vine. The results are grapes that are physiologically mature and
extremely flavorful without overripe character. Lincourt strives to produce
wines that reflect the diverse regional and personality of Santa Barbara County.

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PASO ROBLES AREA Chateau margene – Paso Robles Daily FS Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Sun
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X
Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X Christian Lazo – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 12-7 Gelfand vineyards – Paso Robles By
840 13th St, Suite F; 805 226-8820 Sat 10-7 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
Albeno munari – Paso Robles Sun 12-5, Mon-Wed 11-5
725 12th Street; 805 239-9176 Thu-Sat 11-6 X X Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Graveyard vineyards – San Miguel By
Alta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X Chumeia vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Gremark vnyds – Paso Robles By
AmByth Estate – Templeton By 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X CINQUAIN CELLARS – San Miguel By apt Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
ANGLIM WINERY – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X Clautiere vineyard – Paso Robles Daily HALTER RANCH VNYD– Paso Robles Daily
Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Clavo Cellars – Templeton Daily hammerSky vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Roble Daily 12:30-6 315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily hansen vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X Croad vineyards – Paso Robles Thu-Mon harmony Cellars – Harmony Sum 10-5:30
B & E vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 11-5 X X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun hearst Ranch – San Simeon Tue-Sun
Barrel 27 Wine Co – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 12-6 X X 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 11-5 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X Daou vineyards – Paso Robles By appt HEARTHSTONE– Paso Robles Daily
Bassetti vineyards – Cambria By 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 527-6455 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 10-5 X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su hidden Oak – Templeton Fr-Sun
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles Open when 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X
840 13th Street, Suite G ; 805-238-4329 flag is flying X X Denner vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles hope Family Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X 1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo hug Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5
Berardo vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X
Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily HUNT CELLARS – Paso Robles Sum 10:30-6
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 Win 10:30-5 X X
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Donati Family vnyd – Templeton Daily 10-5 J& J CELLARS – San Miguel Fri-Sun
Black hand Cellars – Cambria Weekends & holidays Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X
766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-712-WINE 11-5 X X
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES Daily
Bodegas Paso Robles– Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
Booker vineyard – Paso Robles Thu-Sun 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X
2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X
Dunning vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Mon 11-3, Thu 11-4
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 X X
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily JADA WINERY – Paso Robles Thu-Mon
CALCAREOUS – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 11-5 X X X
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
EBERLE WINERY – Paso Robles Win-10-5 Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 Sum 10-6 X X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-6 X X X
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X
Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sun Kaleidos – Paso Robles By
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X 1990 Township Road; 805 226-0828 Appt X X
CARINA CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily EDWARD SELLERS – Paso Robles Daily KENNETH VOLK – Paso Robles Daily
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 11-5 X X X 1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 10-5 X X 2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X
Carmody mcKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Eos Estate – Paso Robles Daily Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X X
Cass vineyards – Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-6 Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton Fri-Sun
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 11-5
CASTORO CELLARS – Templeton Daily EOS ESTATE WINERY – Paso Robles Daily L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 11-5 X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Mo-We by Appt. X X
Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos Daily 11-5:30 Four Sisters Ranch – San Miguel By Lago Giuseppe – Templeton By Appt.
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tue X X 6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Appt X X 8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Only X X
Cerro Prieto vnyd – Meritage, Sun 11-5, Mon-Thu 11-8 Four vines Winery – Templeton Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su
810 11th St, Paso Robles; 805 238-9456 Fri-Sat 11-11 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 238-0055 11-6 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5
Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su By Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Daily
3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 10-4:30 X X
Chateau margene – Creston Sat-Sun Frolicking Frog – Atascadero By LE VIGNE WINERY – Paso Robles Sum 11-6
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X 14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X

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8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X 10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Appt X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Fri-Sun 11-4 X X
Loma Linda vineyards – Paso Robles By Red Soles – Paso Robles Daily Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr: 805 227-7172Appt X X 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 11-5 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X
Lone madrone – Paso Robles Daily Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Thunderbolt Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 & By Appt X X
maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Daily RIVERSTAR VNYDS – San Miguel Fri-Mon Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 10-5 X X 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
meridian vineyards – Paso Robles Daily RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
meritage Wine Tasting – Paso Robles Sun 11-5 X X ROBERT HALL – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5 Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 11-8 Fri-Sat 11-11 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Fri 10-5 Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Sum 10-5:30 X X 8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
minassian-Young – Paso Robles Thu-Su Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily venteux vineyards – Templeton Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
mitchella vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 ROTTA WINERY – Templeton Daily veris Cellars – Templeton Win 11-5
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 Sum 11-6 X X X
250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 10-6 X X
mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Daily victor hugo Winery – Templeton By
San Antonio Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 11-6 X X X 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 10-6 X X
moonstone Cellars – Cambria Daily vihuela Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5
San marcos Creek – Paso Robles Daily 840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-835-4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X 7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 11-5 X X
Nadeau Family vintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Thu-Sun 11-5 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X
NINER WINE ESTATE – Paso Robles Daily villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
SCULPTERRA – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X
2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X 5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 10-5 X X
Norman vineyards – Paso Robles Daily VILLA SAN JULIETTE – San Miguel By
Sextant Wines – Paso Robles Fri-Mon 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 3502 Dry Creek Rd, #B9-11; 805 542-0133 12-5 X X
Opolo vineyards – Paso Robles Daily vina Robles – Paso Robles Sum 10-6
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Win 10-5 X X
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ORCHID HILL VINEYARD Daily 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 Sun 10-4 X X
1140 Pine St, Paso Robles; 805-237-7525 12-6 X X 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel
Ortman Family vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5
805-467-WINE vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
Open Friday-Sunday 11-5 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X
or by appointment vivant Winery – at V2,Paso Robles Su,Mo,We.Th 11-5
Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Wed-Mon Come see what everyone is talking about! 840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-835-4304 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X
Sharp’s hill – Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles Westburg Cellars – Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4
Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 3180 Willow Creek Rd; 805 238-9321 or by appt X X
5940 Union Rd; 805 239-2229 11-5 X X 835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X
Skyhawk Lane – Cambria Thu-Tue Whalebone vineyard – Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 X X
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 821 Cornwall St; 805 350-5049 11-5
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Pear valley – Paso Robles Daily 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X
Stanger vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 WILD HORSE WINERY – Templeton Daily
Penman Springs – Paso Robles Thu-Sun 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X 5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt X X
Starr-Ranch – Paso Robles By Windward vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By 1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X
5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X 9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Appt X X
Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
PIANETTA – Paso Robles Sun-Thurs 12-6 Steinbeck – Paso Roble Fri-Sun 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fri-Sat 11-7 X X X 5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fri-Sun
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton Most weekends 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 11-4 X X
Zoller Wine Styling – Paso Robles Mon-Sat 11-6
Poalillo vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Still Waters vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Sun 11-5 X X
7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 12-5 X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Pomar Junction – Templeton Th-Mo Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily 10-5:30 S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 Summer till 6 X X Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo
22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X
PRETTY SMITH – San Miguel Fr-Su Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X Pozo valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-5 X X
Proulx – Paso Robles Thu-Mon TACKITT FAMILY– San Miguel We-Su
5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 11-5 X X 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5 SAN LUIS OBISPO
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Fri-Sun Tassajara Cellars – San Miguel Fri-Sun 11-5 ALAPAY CELLARS – Avila Beach Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
RANCHITA CNYN – San Miguel Fri-Mon TERRACE HILL – San Miguel Sat-Sun Aron hill vineyards – Morro Bay Daily 12-6
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5 X X 2620 Olive Poppy Ln; 805-467-1906 11-5 X X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, F; 805-610-5751 Win Thu-Mon X X

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911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X
Addamo Estate vnyds – Orcutt Tue-Fri 11-9
BAILEYANA ESTATE – San Luis Obispo Daily 400 E. Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 Sat 11-7 X X Brander vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
Bedford – Los Alamos Daily
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X Byron vnyd Tasting Room – Los Olivos Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X 2367 Alamo Pintako Ave; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X
Core Wine – Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6
Center of Effort Wine – Arroyo Grande By 145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X X Carhartt vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Appt X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X
COSTA DE ORO – Santa Maria Daily 11-6
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Fri till 7:30 X X CARINA CELLARS – Los Olivos Daily
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Sun-Thu 10-5
CHAMISAL VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE Fri-Sat 10-6 X X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Coquelicot – Los Olivos Mon-Fri 11-5
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Sat 10-6, Su 11-5 X X
Demetria – Los Olivos By
EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD – San Luis Obispo 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 10-6
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Dragonette – Los Olivos Thu-Mon
KELSEY SEE CANYON – San Luis Obispo
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 11-5 X X
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X FIRESTONE VINEYARDS – Los Olivos
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Foxen vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Evans Ranch – Los Olivos Daily
LAETITIA VINEYARD – Arroyo Grande 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 10-5 X X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS – Santa Maria FIRESTONE VINEYARD – Los Olivos
margerum– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X X
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X X X
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
monterey Street Wine Co – San Luis Obispo 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
morovino – Avila Beach Sun-Thu 12-5 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 Fri till 7, Sat till 6 X X La Fenêtre – Santa Maria By Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
PER BACCO CELLARS – San Luis Obispo 2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 Daily 11-5 X X X mcKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily Prodigal – Los Olivos By
Phantom Rivers – Arroyo Grande Sat-Mon, Thu 12-5 2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X 805 688-0476 Appt X X
211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Fri 12-8 X X Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Qupé Wine – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo By 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X 2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt X X Presqu’ile Wine – Santa Maria By Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily
Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily 2540 E. Clark Ave; 805 363-1966 Appt X X 2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-6 X X
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4 Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Wed-Mon
Pithy Little Wine Co – San Luis Obispo Th-Sa 12-9 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686-5450 11-5 X X
1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 X X Riverbench vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Stolpman vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 11-5
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 1st Sat 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 Fr till 6 X X
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5 Tantara vineyard – Santa Maria By Tensley/Lea Wines – Los Olivos Fri-Sun
SALISBURY VNYDS – Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 X X
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 X X Tres hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X Zaca mesa – Los Olivos Daily verdad & Ethan – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X
Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars – SLO Mon-Fri 10-4
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X X LOS OLIVOS L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
Stephen Ross – San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
TALLEY VINEYARDS – Arroyo Grande Andrew murray – Los Olivos Daily AMPELOS CELLARS – Lompoc Thur-Sun
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-5 X X 312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 11-5 X X
TANGENT VINEYARDS – San Luis Obispo Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily AVANT – Buellton Thur-Sun
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 11-4:30 X X
TOLOSA WINERY – San Luis Obispo Daily Artiste– Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Sum 10:30-5
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Win 10:30-4 X X
Wolff vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Beckmen vineyards – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – Buellton Mon-Thu 12-6:30
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X 2670 Ontiveros ; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X 291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
WOOD WINERY – Avila Beach Daily 11-6 Bin 2860 – Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-7 Clos Pepe – at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun
480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 X X 2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X 1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X

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Cold heaven Cellars – Buellton Fri-Mon mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Winehound– Santa Barbara Mon- Sat 11-7
92 Second Street, A; 805 686-13431 12-5 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 1221 Chapala St; 805 845-5247 Sun 12-6 X X
D’vine – Lompoc Mon-Wed 12-10 margerum – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8
107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Thu-Sat 12-12- X X 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X VENTURA COUNTY
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane – Lompoc Presidio vineyard – Solvang Daily Bella victorian vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8,Su11:30-4 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun Rideau vineyard – Solvang Daily Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Sat-Sun
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X X 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 10:30-5 X X 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 11-5 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Cantara Cellars – Camarillo Weekends
1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5 X X
126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
FOLEY ESTATES – Lompoc Daily Rusack vineyard – Solvang Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 11-5 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X Casa Barranca – Ojai Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6
208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Fri, Sat 12-8 X X
harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Sevtap Winery – Solvang Thurs-Mon
805-686-0850 Appt X X 1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 10-6 X X Giessinger Winery – Fillmore Mon-Thur 11-5
hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su 365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 10-4 X X herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Fri
huber Cellars – Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-5 SORT THIS OUT CELLARS – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Call for hours X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X 1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X
magnavino Cellars – Downtown Oxnard Sat-Sun 11-6
JALAMA WINES– Lompoc Fri-Sun WANDERING DOG WINE BAR – Solvang Daily 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 or by appt X X
308 North 9th St, C ; 805-735-8937 12-5 X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish X X
Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm – Ojai Daily
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By S A N TA YN E Z 655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X
70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt X X
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
Lafond vineyard – Buellton Daily 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X X Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
Gainey vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
LA VIE VINEYARDS – Lompoc Fri-Sun 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X Rancho ventavo Cellars – Oxnard Fri-Sun 11-6
308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 11-5 X X 1741 S. A Street, 805 483-8084 And By Appt X X
Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Mon-Sat 10-5
LORING WINE CO – Lompoc Fri-Sun 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 Sun 10-4 X X
1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 12-5 X X
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
melville vineyard – Lompoc
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030
mosby Winery – Buellton
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Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
ALAPAY CELLARS
New vineland/Pierdrassi – Lompoc Fri-Sun 15% off purchases with ad PAGE 28
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X X
S A N TA BA R BA R A CARINA CELLARS BACK
PALMINA – Lompoc Thur-Sat 11-5 2 for 1 tasting with ad COvER
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4 X X Carr vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily 11-5
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 X X CARIvINTAS
Samsara – Lompoc Fri-Sun
1500 East Chestnut Ct; 805 735-8774 12-4 X X Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara Daily 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 34
217 Stearns Wharf, G ; 805-962-2100 11-7+ in sum X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily ChAmISAL vINEYARDS
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X East Beach Wine Co – Santa Barbara Mon-Sat Complimentary olive oil tasting
Taste of Sta. Rita hills – Lompoc Fri-Sun
1114 State St, Ste 24; 805 899-1535 11-7 X X 10% off purchases PAGE 13
1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 12-5 X X Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X hUNT CELLARS
ZOTOVICH – Lompoc Thur-Sun mention ‘Rocket man’
1500 E Chestnut Ct, Ste D; 805 736-1600 10-5 X X Jaffurs Wine Cellars– Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5 for complimentary tasting PAGE 5
819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5 X X
SOLVANG Kalyra by the Sea – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7 hEARThSTONE
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X Complimentary tasting with purchase PAGE 5
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X
Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara Daily KELSEY SEE CANYON WINERY
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 11-6 X X mention ad for two
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X municipalWinemakers– Santa Barbara Daily complimentary tastings PAGE 29
Buttonwood Farm – Solvang Daily 28 Anacapa Street; 805 598-1896 11-6 X X
1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 11-5 X X hUNT CELLARS
Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara mention ‘Rocket man’
CARIVINTAS WINERY – Solvang Sun-Wed 12-7 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X for complimentary tasting PAGE 5
476 First St; 805 693-4331 Thu-Sat 12-10 X X Renegade Wine – Santa Barbara Tue-Fri 10-6
D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Mon-Fri 11-5 417A-6 Santa Barbara St; 805 568-0675 Sat 12-6 X X LINCOURT
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sat-Sun 10-5 X X 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 35
Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Dascomb Cellars – Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X PIANETTA WINERY
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 X X Silver Wines – Santa Barbara By mention ad for complimentary
Gioia - Solvang – 805 689-7219 By Appt X X 724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052 Appt X X tasting for 2 with ad PAGE 20
Lincourt vineyards – Solvang Daily Summerland – Summerland Wed-Mon SORT ThIS OUT CELLARS
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 11-5 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X Double Down! 2 for 1 tasting with ad PAGE 34
Lions Peak vineyards – Solvang Daily 11-5:30 Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fri-Sun 12-4
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 extended on weekends X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu By Appt X X WILD hORSE WINERY & vINEYARDS
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Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Wine Cask Alliance – Santa Barbara Daily reserve tasting PAGE 7
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 11-7 X X

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