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    SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTI

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    FIRESTONEVINEYARD

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    AVANT TAPASAND WINE

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    TOLOSASWINEMAKER

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    COSTADE ORO

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    FONTESPHILLIP

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    For a MemorableWine Tasting Experience

    visit Castoro Cella

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    A P R I L 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 4 V O L U M E 5

    ON THE COVER

    Andrew Murray Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    IN WINE COUNTRY

    Wine Country Dining: Paso Robles Inn Steak House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

    Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43

    PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

    SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

    PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

    NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

    WESTSIDE PASO ROBLES Doce Robles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

    LOMPOC WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

    SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

    LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Fontes & Phillips Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

    SOLVANG WINERIES Wandering Dog Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

    SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP Corks n Crowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

    WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47

    ADVERSTISING REPRESENTATIVES Whitney Brem, San Luis Obispo CountyPhone [email protected]

    Jenn Jones, Santa Barbara CountyPhone 805-895-7378

    [email protected]

    PUBLISHER Mike Giangreco

    Direct [email protected]

    MANAGING EDITOR Chandra GrantP.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax [email protected]

    CALENDAR EDITOR Rebecca ArnnPhone 707-938-1783 / Fax [email protected]

    OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674Email [email protected]

    EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Melissa Chavez,Lisa Pretty, Carolyn Turner, Brette Ann Womack

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    ANDREW MURRAYRoaming the Rhne

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    By miCHael CerviN

    Andrew Murray fell in love with the classic Rhne varieties, specifica

    Syrah and Viognier, in the late 1980s as he traveled through FrancesRhne Valley. At the time he was enrolled at UC Berkeley studying

    paleontology, but sampling the wines in France there was a shift in histhinking. Capitalizing on this newfound enthusiasm for wine, he decid

    to do an internship in Australia at a winery. When Andrew returned to U.S., he earned himself a bachelors degree in viticulture and enology fr

    UC Davis, and then founded his eponymous Santa Ynez winery andvineyard.

    Hes still a champion of Rhne wines though there have been ups an

    downs overall within the industry. I think back on all of the fads andbuzzwords that I have witnessed in my short 21 years in the wine

    tradeover manipulation of wines, minimal handling, non-filtered,un-fined, natural, no sulfite, organic, Merlot, high alcohol, no alcohol,

    de-alcoholizing, he says. I have witnessed my precious varieties, Syrahand Viognier, rise from obscurity to become a casualty of their own

    success. And its true that these varieties are not the darlings of the winpress, however they are the apple of Andrews eye. As they were falling

    from favor over the last couple of years, I did not retreat from my love

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    This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhoof Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harness

    their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a cr

    brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highquality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Cen

    Coast.Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. S

    and his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able

    create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). Tbrew team has been able to earn multiple medals including th

    golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open mark

    Figueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patron

    few feet away from the brewing action. Complete with a state-of-tart stainless brewing system, customers can enjoy the pint of b

    that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An exrience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food awine list.

    Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete wtaps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large

    of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned

    www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Fabook: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and update

    Quality Craft Beers fromFigueroa Mountain Brewing Co

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    affair with these wines, rather I crafted more of them and even

    purchased and drank more of them. I doubled down in their

    defense, staying true to my early pioneering vision to become a

    leader in all things Rhone, he says unapologetically. And that kindof dedication is increasingly rare in todays wine scene.

    Much of the Syrah grapes are harvested from stellar vineyards

    like Three Creek Vineyard, and McGinley Vineyard, both in the

    newly created Happy Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara County. Grapesare typically picked in the middle of the night nowadays, Andrew

    mentions. This keeps the grapes cold, locking in their flavors and

    staving off the possibility of fermentation starting too early. In our

    case, this meant that crews were ready to roll at 3 a.m. And you

    have to be dedicated to your wines to harvest in the wee hours of themorning in the dark and cold. But thats what Andrew does.

    When you stop in at the tasting room its all modern, sleek and

    clean with white furniture and stainless steel countertops on the

    tasting bar. There is a preponderance of red wines to sample and lotsof convivial conversation. There are new wine releases available in

    the tasting room right now including the 2009 Syrah Tous les Jours

    which was named by Food and Wine Magazine as the best AmericanSyrah for under $20. There is also the 2009 Esperance, red blend of

    Syrah, Grenache and Mourvdre. I chose a bigger Syrah to blend inwith the Grenache and Mourvdre, Andrew says, giving this wine a

    sense of being more profound, as he puts it. Also tasting well is the

    2010 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard 2009 Syrah Terra Bella Vineyard

    with fruit sourced from Paso Robles. Releasing shortly will be a whiteblend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, known as RGB and a dry

    ros composed of Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah.

    The winery, at 5095 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, is now open

    from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and offers seated wine

    tastings on the terrace overlooking the beautiful vineyards.

    Andrew Murray

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    CASTORO CELLARSWhat are the crucial elements for a great wine tasting experience? Lets start w

    the basics you would find in a good tasting room. Ideally, it would offer a variety

    great wines, a friendly staff, superb customer service and an inviting ambiance. A

    to that, beautiful grounds and picnic areas, affordably priced wines, low tasting f

    and a well stocked gift shop this makes for a great tasting room. But lets go on

    step further and include an art gallery and gorgeous indoor and outdoor event

    venues now you have Castoro Cellars! The Castoro Cellars owners and staff ar

    dedicated to making each visitors wine-tasting experience truly memorable.

    The tasting room is located in the heart of the Paso Robles appellation on scen

    Highway 46 West and is situated on a knoll in the Cobble Creek Vineyard. Stroll

    the long grape arbor leading to the gardens and youll discover rambling, landsca

    grounds featuring lush native plants and specimen cork oaks. The views of the

    surrounding hills and vineyards offer a great place to picnic and enjoy a glass ofwine. Theyre also the perfect backdrop for weddings, receptions and other speci

    occasions.

    Inside the Mediterranean styled tasting room there is always a varied selection

    new releases, single vineyard and library wines to enjoy. The extensive tasting list

    boasts a broad range of varietals and blends. Additionally, featured are local artisa

    products, interesting gifts and gourmet food items. The Event Gallery hosts a

    different artist each month and provides a stylish indoor venue for both private a

    public events.

    Throughout the year Castoro Cellars hosts concerts for musicians from around

    the world. Currently on the schedule are both indoor and outdoor SLOFolks

    Concerts. Upcoming indoor concerts feature Eric Andersen on April 21 and

    Fishtank Ensemble on May 26. With outdoor conterts featuring Gilles Apap on J

    9, Baguette Quartette on July 28, Peppino DAgostino on August 11 and Hot

    Buttered Rum on September 22. Warm weather brings the free Sunday afternoon

    Lazy Locals Concerts, and this year the season kicks off with local favorites, Guy

    Budd and the Gypsy Souls on Mothers Day, May 13 and the Martin Paris Trio on

    Fathers Day, June 17.

    Castoro Cellars is always a great place to celebrate Paso Robles wine country

    events and their celebrations are not to be missed! Friday night means party at

    Castoro, and they try to make each event better than the last! Festival weekends

    feature a Tasting Room Open House, with live music and multiple vendors. Join

    Castoro Cellars during Zinfandel Festival in March, the Paso Robles Wine Festiva

    May and the Harvest Wine Tour in October. The 2012 Wine Festival activities wibe exciting: a Red Hot Pizza Party, featuring gourmet brick oven pizza by Thats

    Amore Catering, red hot music by the Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band, and of cou

    Dam Fine Wine from both the bottle and barrel! Open House will have live mus

    by The Belmores on Saturday and on Sunday, Jazz greats ZZAH will perform. Stei

    BBQ & Catering and Fig Restaurant Catering will have delicious food for purcha

    both days and vendors will be there with food tastings and goods for sale.

    Owners Niels and Bimmer Udsen would like to invite you to come out and vi

    the Tasting Room, sample some of their award winning wines, and enjoy the grea

    wine tasting experience that results from twenty-nine years of commitment to

    excellence in winemaking and customer service.

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    8th Annual Taste of PismoThe Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the 8th Annual

    Taste of Pismo. From April 20-22, guests can experience the delicious

    cuisine of Pismo Beach and the delightful world of Central Coast

    wine. This years Taste of Pismo will feature outstanding Central Coast

    wineries and superb local restaurants with three special events over

    three days.

    This a wonderful opportunity to showcase our wonderful wines

    here on the central coast and pair them with our many outstanding

    restaurants, says Peter Candela of the Pismo Beach Chamber of

    Commerce.

    The first event Farm to Street begins Friday evening, April 20,

    from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a glorious spring evening

    while celebrating global food and drink prepared with the freshest

    local ingredients from Central Californias farms. From famous clam

    chowder to gourmet flatbreads and local grass-fed beef, Taste of

    Pismo provides an opportunity to sample some of the distinct cuisine

    found only in this beautiful beachfront city by restaurants such as

    Splash Caf, Cracked Crab, Huckleberrys, Scottys, Quarterdeck and

    Steamers. Tickets for Farm to Street are $60/person.

    The second event Premier Wine & Culinary Event begins

    Saturday, April 21 from noon to 4 p.m. Guests will indulge in

    regional food and wine pairings in addition to tasting top-rated local

    and award winning wines from Toucan Wines, Sans Liege, Kelsey See

    Canyon Vineyards, Croad Vineyards, Pismo Beach Winery, Adelaida

    Cellars, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, Chamisal Vineyards, Tolosa

    Winery, Morovino, Costa de Oro Winery and Wolff Vineyards. For

    guests that prefer artisan mirco-brews, Pismo Brewing Company and

    Tap It will be serving. This event takes place on the cliffs of Dinosaur

    Caves Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Tickets are $50 per person

    and $25 for designated drivers.

    The third event Pancake Breakfast begins Sunday morning,

    April 22 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guests will partake in a hearty home-

    style breakfast of hot-off-the-griddle pancakes, farm-fresh eggs,

    smoky bacon and plump sausages hosted by the Pismo Beach Fire-

    fighters, benefiting local charities. Breakfast is $8 for adults; $3 for

    children 12 and under.

    To join in the festivities at Taste of Pismo and more information on

    participating hoteliers, wineries and restaurants; or to purchase

    tickets, visit tasteofpismo.com.

    The classic beach town of Pismo Beach is located on Californias

    famous central coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los

    Angeles along Pacific Coast Highway and CA-Highway 101. Enjoy

    Pismo Beachs great weather and fabulous area wineries only minutes

    from downtown. Pismo Beach offers the perfect pairing of wine and

    waves with a truly classic California experience. Visit the website at

    Classiccalifornia.com.

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    FIRESTONE VINEYARDHistory Meets the FutureBy miCHael CerviN

    Firestone Vineyard was one of the first commercial estate vineyards plant

    in Santa Barbara and true to that progressive thinking, they continue to look

    forward with new wines, new markets and a commitment to making the be

    wines in Santa Barbara County.

    The Firestone name is familiar to most people; they were the family that

    created Firestone tires. The name Foley may be a little less familiar. Bill Fole

    serves as chairman of the board of directors for Fidelity National Financial,

    Fortune 500 company. These two names however came together when Fole

    Family Wines purchased the Firestone winery. Foley has made continuous

    improvements to the historic brand; updating the tasting room, adding a fu

    concert line-up and bringing in a well-known Napa Valley winemaker. Foley

    already has some impressive wines in their line-up including Kuleto Estate i

    Napa, Sebastiani in Sonoma, and Lincourt here in Santa Barbara, among oth

    Winemaker Paul Warson came on board at Firestone after 14 years maki

    wine in the Napa Valley and has put his own stamp on Firestones light

    aromatic white wines and their traditional Bordeaux reds. Warson oversees

    500 acres of grapevines which translates to about 150,000 cases of wine eac

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    year, making them a major player in Santa Barbara County. Firestone

    is also one of the few wineries in the area who offer complimentary

    public tours, which run daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 and 3:15 p.m.

    After the 25 minute tour you can picnic outside on the plush lawns

    and see for yourself the vineyards which have been planted on a

    series of mesas that have gravelly sub-soils, perfect for keeping thevines healthy and well-drained. They are ideally oriented to capture

    the sun and breezes for perfect exposure to maximize the grape

    flavors. They offer large private group tours for 10 or more people,

    the perfect way for you and your friends to have some alone time at

    the winery, though you need to make reservations for this one.

    If you are a novice wine lover or a confident connoisseur you will

    find wines that are compatible with your personal tastes. The

    spacious tasting room is replete with soft wood tones and tiled

    floors, reminiscent of a gracious ranch house, and is located on one

    of the best-known wine county roads in the county, Zaca Station

    Road. Inside the tasting room you can find gift items and sample

    multiple wines including, Chardonnay - one of their best known

    wines, Gewrztraminer, Riesling, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet

    Sauvignon among others. Their bottle prices range from $14 to $60,

    with a vast majority being under $25. They also launched a value

    line called Discovery Series; Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet

    Sauvignon which are everyday drinkers priced at around $10; proof

    that you dont need to break the bank to break open a good bottle of

    wine. And an interesting note about Pauls wines is that he makes

    his wine to stand alone without food. These are wines, he says, that

    make you want to have another glass.

    Given the large property it makes perfect sense that they have

    the Firestone Concert Series, which are normally held the firstFriday of every month throughout the summer, however they have

    added a few other Fridays as well because of how successful the

    past two summers have been for these events. After all, its wine

    country, with clear warm summer nights and the ideal backdrop to

    relax and have fun. The concerts are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are

    free to attend with all the current releases of Firestone wine being

    available for purchase through out the event. An outdoor concert

    requires food and Big Toms BBQ is a local vendor who does

    various types of BBQ such as his famous tri-tip sandwiches as well

    as pulled pork sandwiches, burritos, tacos and more. The concerts

    are held outside in the Firestone courtyard with tables and chairs

    set up to accommodate everyone. There is also a grass area in thefront of the tasting room were guests can set up blankets and

    picnics for the event. From that position you can not see the band

    but are able to hear the music just fine. Each date has a different

    band performing and the music is cover bands playing everything

    from country to blue grass, jazz and some old school rock. Some of

    the bands scheduled include: April 20th - Jimi Nelson Band, May

    25th Brant Vogul Band. June 1st its the Just Dave Band, and July

    6th it will be Do No Harm. There are other dates already scheduled

    into October so go to the Firestone website for a complete listing

    and make your plans.

    Continued

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    AVANTTapas and WineBy CarolyN TUrNer

    A Neoclassic Modern Industrial Experience in

    Wine Tasting. With a description like that, its easy

    understand why Avant Tapas and Wine in Buellton

    has piqued the curiosity of even the newest of

    oenophiles (aka wine lovers). Certainly, Ive neve

    heard of any other place in the Santa Ynez Valley

    described in that way; and thats simply because

    theres nowhere else quite like Avant Tapas and Wi

    In the summer of 2008 there was a lot of buzz

    about Terravant Wine Company, the new customcrush winemaking facility that opened in the

    industrial area of Buellton off Highway 246. This n

    business would offer winemakers a state of the art

    facility to create and store their wines. Then in the

    of 2009, Terravant created even more excitement

    when they announced the opening of Avant Tapas

    and Wine, a beautiful restaurant with a large wind

    that overlooks part of the winery. Visitors will often

    have the chance to see winemakers in action while

    tasting the very wines that were created only a few

    feet away.

    Visitors also have the opportunity to take a tour

    the Terravant facility, which highlights aspects of th

    entire winemaking process from grape to bottle.

    Tours are offered throughout the day, although larg

    groups are required to call ahead to make an

    appointment.

    Avant offers a unique wine tasting and dining

    experience by allowing visitors to experience wines

    made on the Central Coast at the Terravant Wine

    Company, alongside of foods grown on the Centra

    Coast, said Joe Padilla, manager of Avant Tapas an

    Wine.More than 40 winemakers create their wines at

    Terravant Wine Company, many of which are

    available for tasting at the Wine Wall in Avant. Beli

    me, this feature is as amazing as it sounds: an entir

    wall of the restaurant dedicated to a unique

    dispensing system that allows guests to select whet

    they want to try a sip, a whole glass or something

    between. Many of the wineries featured on the Win

    Wall do not have their own tasting rooms, making

    Avant the only tasting room opportunity for these

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    wines. Keeping with their Local Centric philosophy, about 10% of

    the Wine Wall promotes other unique and interesting wines made

    on the Central Coast.

    Since Avant offers such a unique selection of wines, it was

    imperative that the restaurants menu be equally as impressive and

    diverse. Enter the culinary queen, chef and local Santa BarbaranBrooke Stockwell. Stockwells menu changes with the season and is

    made with incredibly fresh ingredients gathered from local farmers

    markets and other producers within a 200-mile radius of the

    restaurant. I highly recommend starting with an order of Yuppy

    Crack (you wont regret it!) before diving into a mouth-watering

    wood-fired pizza, crisp salad or artistically prepared tapas.

    So if you had to choose one word to describe this haven of wine

    and food, what would it be? Why Avantastic, of course.

    As the website notes: Bring a few dozen winemakers and their

    wines together in one place and most call it a wine festival. We just

    call it another day at Avant. Our expansive collection ofwinesyields an Avantastic degree of wine tasting youll find

    nowhere else.

    Padilla adds to that: Avant is the one place where a visitor can

    see wine being made, meet one of over 40 different winemakers, and

    enjoy their wine paired with world class cuisine produced from local

    ingredients all under one roof.

    Whether youre a local or merely passing through on vacation,

    joining Avants Collectors Wine Club allows you to take a bit of

    Avant home with you, including wines created specifically for Avant

    by ten Central Coast winemakers. Or grab a bottle of one of the

    hundreds of local wines sold at the Avant Wine Shop.

    Its certainly never a dull moment at Avant, with winemakersstopping in to pour their wines, sharing their stories and rubbing

    elbows with the crowd. There are also quite a few scheduled tasting

    events with winemakers, including a Preview Tasting on Friday, April

    20th, the evening before the Vintners Festival, one of the largest

    wine tastings on the Central Coast. Also, every Friday and Saturday

    visitors will be treated to live music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Make

    sure to check www.avantwines.com and click on the Events tab for

    information about upcoming tastings and other events.

    And dont be surprised if after only one visit, you find that

    Avantastic becomes part of your vocabulary.

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    Vintners Celebrate theArrival of the 2012 VintageShowcasing the Regions Diversity

    Annual Festival to be held in Santa Ynez ValleyThe 100+ members of the Santa Barbara County Vint-

    ners Association will herald the arrival of spring and the

    beginning of the new vintage at their 30th annual Vintners

    Festival on April 21.

    The Festival will return to the Santa Ynez Valley on the

    pastoral grounds of The Carranza. As the festival has

    grown over the past 30 years, we look for venues that not

    only will accommodate all of our vintners and guests, but

    that also showcase the stunning countryside that makes

    Santa Barbara County one of the most beautiful locations

    on earth, states Jim Fiolek, Executive Director of the Asso-ciation. Were excited about holding the Festival at The

    Carranza, a meadow tucked into a valley created by Zaca

    Creek as it leaves Foxen Canyon. We strive to move our

    venue to different areas every few years to allow our guests

    to see firsthand the many microclimates that support

    growing a diverse assortment of grape varieties. The

    Carranza is located on Zaca Station Road between The

    Firestone Vineyards and Highway 154, northwest of Los

    Olivos.

    A longtime tradition, the 30th annual Santa Barbara

    County Vintners Festival heralds the arrival of the newvintage. All winery members of the Association will be

    pouring samples of their wines at the festival, which will

    be complemented by a delectable array of culinary delights

    from area chefs, specialty food purveyors and caterers. Two

    live bands, wine related exhibitions and a silent auction to

    benefit local charities will round out the day. Great wines,

    superb food and friendly people doesnt get any better

    than that! states Fiolek. What better way to start off the

    spring season and the new vintage. Join us!

    The 30 Annual Vintners Festival will be held on April

    21st, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Carranza, Los Olivos. In

    addition to the Festival itself, member wineries are planning

    open houses, winemaker dinners and special tastings

    throughout the weekend, and a four day Vintners Visa

    passport to 12 participating wineries is also being offered

    through the Association. For complete details and tickets, visi

    the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association website at

    www.SBCountyWines.com, or call the Association office at

    (805) 688-0881.

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    There are many accolades you can attach to Gary Eberles carHe played defensive tackle for Joe Paterno at Penn State, he was 4th winery in Paso Robles, he has the longest continuously run famowned winery in the Paso Robles AVA and now he is number 65.

    Popular wine website Intowine.com recently completed a list of

    top 100 Most Influential People in the Wine Industry in the UnStates and Eberle was one of just a few local wine professionals wmade the list.

    Writer Mike Cervin says: Gary Eberle: has earned the title, grandfather of Paso Robles wine. One of the first to purchase macreage in Paso, and then build one of the first large commerwineries long before anyone had ever heard of the area, his tirepromotion of the Paso Robles wine region is clearly evidence towith a region labeled as the next Napa. As the single most awarwinery in the country, constantly winning at competitions acrossU.S., Eberle continues to promote not only Paso Robles, but wiwhich reflect a sense of place.

    Eberle co-founded the Paso Robles AVA, helped found the PRobles Vintners and Growers Association (currently the Paso Rob Wine Country Alliance), has served 14 years on the board ofPRWCA, is currently on the board of the Wine Institute and helfound both the Rhone Rangers and the Family Winemakers of Cfornia.

    This year, Eberle is celebrating 33 years of fine winemaking in PRobles. Recently named Winery of the Year at the 2011 InternatioSommelier Challenge, Eberle is receiving amazing accolades decades of perseverance and a continuous desire to make some ofbest wines Paso Robles has to offer.

    Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso RobOpen daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter, until 6 p.m. during

    summer. For more information, contact Marcy or Gary Eberl(805) 238-9607 or [email protected].

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    Gary Eberle ofEberle Winery Named

    Top 100 InfluentialPeople in the WineIndustry in America

    Great venue for private parties!On-site catering available

    1240 Park Street Downtown Paso Robl805-239-9156 www.pasowinecentre.co

    Taste and discover the wines of Paso Roble

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    LARRY BROOKSBy BreTTe aNN WomaCk

    Larry Brooks has been making wine with Tolosa for

    over a decade. The fruits of his labor have earnednumerous accolades and awards over the years and Tolo

    has become one of the Central Coasts most popular win

    tasting rooms for both locals and tourists. The variety a

    quality of the wine Tolosa produces attracts a wide

    spectrum of wine lovers from novices to connoisseurs.

    Larry Brooks dream of working with wine began we

    before the U.S. legal drinking age. Larry says that he fel

    love with wine at the age of 17. He studied botany at

    Rutgers and ventured to UC Davis for graduate work.

    After graduating, Larry acted as winemaker for Acacia

    Winery beginning in 1979 and continued his professionexperience with the Chalone group until going out on h

    own in 2000. While Larry has had experience working

    with several luxurious wineries, he is tremendously

    passionate about working with Tolosa. The exclusive SI

    certified sustainable estate vineyards, the exclusive

    winemaking facilities, and especially the owners and sta

    of Tolosa keep Larry excited about making each vintage

    wine. The latest vintage in the winery is currently the

    wines from 2011. Larry is particularly excited about the

    2011 Sauvignon Blanc, which is currently being offered

    the tasting room, because it is very kiwi in style,

    referring to the great Sauvignon Blancs which come from

    New Zealand. Larry also hints toward the quality of the

    2011 Chardonnays. These will be absolute stunners w

    theyre released over the next year or two, so we certain

    have something to look forward to.

    All winemakers have different types of interactions w

    the people who drink their wine. Larry takes pride in

    sharing his wines both in the tasting room and in wine

    shops and restaurants around the country. He especially

    loves showing people his wines for their first time and

    watching them fall in love with them. Larry also expres

    his joy in seeing a restaurant patron drinking a wine hemade with their dinner. Many people assume that

    winemakers do not often actually enjoy the wines they

    make. This is not the case with Larry; last month he

    enjoyed Tolosas 2009 Lily Gil Pinot Noir. This is a singl

    block wine of which only six barrels were produced. He

    calls the wine, an old fashioned Pinot Noir very elega

    yet still complex. While there is no doubt Larry fuels h

    busy day by coffee, he unwinds by delighting in wine

    which he has so passionately produced throughout the

    years.

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    Some of the wineries have put together very special events in

    honor of Wine 4 Paws, taking place April 14-15. This year, the

    Pleasant Valley Wine Trails annual Bordeaux Blitz will donate their

    proceeds to Wine 4 Paws! The event will be held at Riverstar Winery

    in San Miguel on April 14th. For more information, visit the websiteat www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com. J Paul Rosilez Winery will host

    its First Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday the 14th. There will be a

    $25 entry fee with proceeds going to Wine 4 Paws. Go to

    www.jpaulwinery.com for more information. Also, Mondo Cellars

    will be hosting a BBQ with live music from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday

    the 14th, so you can head on up after a day of wine tasting for one of

    the best views around. Details on these and all other events during

    Wine 4 Paws will be posted on the website, www.wine4paws.com.

    Come out to your favorite wineries or pick some new ones! To

    see the full list of participating wineries and a get a free printable map

    & passport, go to www.wine4paws.com. Then head out to the

    wineries of your choice during the weekend. A portion of your saleor your full tasting fee will be donated to Woods Humane Society on

    behalf of the wineries!

    Wine 4 Paws recently announced Cloud Star Natural Pet Prod-

    ucts as the sponsor for the this years Wine 4 Paws events. Thanks to

    Cloud Stars sponsorship, every penny raised will go to Woods

    Humane Society. So, come on out to support Woods and the Central

    Coast wineries alont with almost 70 participating wineries

    throughout the Central Coast. During this weekend, Wine 4 P

    wineries will donate either a percent of your purchase or all of y

    tasting fees to Woods Humane Society. Held concurrently at

    participating wineries and with wineries from San Luis Obispo

    San Miguel sharing in the event, youve got plenty to choose froVisit www.wine4paws.com for a complete list of participants. T

    year we are also proud to include the Best Western Black Oak

    Paso Robles, who is donating a percent of each room sold during

    Wine 4 Paws Weekend.

    Last years event raised $25,000, with almost $50,000 rai

    since the event began in 2009. Director Sarah Tomasetti said,

    been exciting to watch Wine 4 Paws grow, and see the wineries m

    such an effort for Woods Humane Society. You can support

    community in two important ways by supporting our local w

    industry, you are in turn helping raise much needed funds

    Woods. Plus, its easy to take part you can visit any of the part

    pating wineries listed on our website. The event includes a map with passport available to print from the Wine 4 Paws webs

    or grab one at any participating winery during the event. When

    visit a winery and help generate a donation get your passp

    stamped, and once its got fourstamps youll be entered in the W

    4 Paws raffle.

    For additional information, contact Sarah Tomasetti, Director

    Wine 4 Paws at [email protected].

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    Celebrate some of natures greatest delicacies during Tolosas inaugural Oyster and Sauvignon Blanc

    Earth Day Celebration! What better way to enjoy oysters than paired with our newly released 2011

    Sauvignon Blanc, Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. on the patio!The oyster bar will be hosted by the Morro Bay Oyster Company. The Morro Bay Oyster Company

    takes enormous pride in growing fresh Pacific Gold oysters of the highest quality using environmentally

    sustainable techniques. Guests will also enjoy a sample of fresh, farm-to-table appetizers created with

    local produce and a chance to meet with local farmers. Tolosa will also be discussing its SIP (Sustainable

    in Practice) Certification and taking guests on a tour through the vineyards to view the solar panels that

    make the winery 100% solar powered.

    Cost is $45, $35 for wine club members. Event is limited to the first 50 guests. Tickets are available

    online at www.tolosawinery.com. For more information, email [email protected] or call (805)

    782-0500.

    Named after the mission in San Luis Obispo, Tolosa embodies everything that San Luis Obispo is

    scenic, forward thinking, environmentally minded and relaxing. Visit the interesting and innovative

    tasting rooms at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    SIP & Shuck Oysters and Sauvignon BlancEarth Day Celebration at Tolosa, April 22

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    Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse has been a favorite place for localsand visitors for more than 50 years, but their history dates evenfurther back.

    Sitting on top of natural sulfur springs, the El Paso de RoblesHotel was opened in 1891. Built in the Victorian style, the hotelstood as a fortress in the small town of Paso Robles and was the desti-nation of the day. But, the golden era of the El Paso de Robles Hoteland Hot Springs came to an end after a major fire in 1940 burneddown everything except the Grand Ballroom.

    The Paso Robles Inn was reopened in 1942 as a modernbungalow-style hotel with surrounding gardens. While the inn wasrich in Paso history, it did not maintain its land-

    mark status until the Martin family bought theproperty in 1999 and restored it to its originalbeauty, including the original Grand Ballroom.Despite losing one building in the 2003 earth-quake, the property currently offers 30 deluxe spahotel rooms and six two-bedroom suites, all withmineral spring tubs in the rooms.

    With an outdoor patio and fire-pit tables over-looking the gardens, Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse,

    which was remodeled last fall, is a clasteakhouse with a modern twist. Offerindiverse menu, the restaurant has accessgreat resources, including seafood, prodfrom the Santa Maria Valley and other artiproducts. The chefs regularly go to farmers market to buy ingredients for recently revised family-friendly menu whoffers more options for the budget-consci

    visitor. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, some of the popudishes are the halibut soft tacos, the pulled pork sandwich and

    Santa Maria-style BBQ. The wine list features an extensive selectof Central Coast wines. In partnership with Tobin James Winethey feature a Westside Zinfandel which is served directly from staless steel tanks into a decanter.

    Check out Prime Rib Wednesday where you can get a 10prime rib with potato of choice and mixed green salad for $19.95a prime rib sandwich and potato for $12.95. And, if you stop atPaso Robles Steakhouse after a day of wine tasting in the area, ywill receive complimentary corkage on your first bottle of any Luis Obispo County wine.

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    The Monarch Club at Trilogy Golf Resort

    is located in the majestic eucalyptus groves of

    Nipomo, just a few miles from the Pacific

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    course, a 12-hole challenge course, the

    comfortable Butterfly Grille, the tranquil

    Sandalwood spa and the contemporary

    Adelinas Bistro. The resort is surrounded by

    attractive homes, Trilogy at Monarch Dunes.

    While homeowners have many private bene-

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    The Monarch Club offers stunning event

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    eucalyptus trees, can accommodate up to 200

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    Adelinas Bistro is conveniently located

    inside the Monarch Club on Trilogy

    Parkway. The contemporary yet relaxed

    restaurant features local and organic

    produce. Nipomo is home to some of Cali-

    fornias most delicious produce and Adelinas

    Bistro showcases the regions bounty. Also

    surrounding the Monarch Club are several

    of Central Coasts most renowned wineries

    and Adelinas Bistro has a vast selection of

    wines from nearby vineyards. Chef Charles

    Weber artfully and thoughtfully pairs the

    fresh-as-it-gets produce with the local wines.

    Chef Charles is classically trained in French

    cuisine, but has traveled and cooked all over

    the country. His menu is perfectly California

    with an upscale flair. Chef Charles tends to

    an herb garden onsite which guests can tastein many of his dishes. Other ingredients on

    the menu can also be found in The Market-

    place. Gourmet breads, cheeses, wine and

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    Sandalwood Spa is also located inside

    Monarch Club and guests are welcome

    visit and indulge in a variety of relaxing tr

    ments. The namesake of the spa refers to

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    which the spa inspires to exemplify. Gu

    are sure to leave the spa feeling refreshed

    rejuvenated.

    Monarch Dunes Golf Club includes a

    18-hole course, as well as a 12-hole sh

    course, which were both designed by Dam

    Pascuzzo & Steve Pate. The courses fea

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    golfers can enjoy breakfast or lunch at

    Butterfly Grille.For more information about the Mona

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    COSTA DE OROBy CarolyN TUrNer

    If you heard someone say, whats on tap? when

    walking into a wine tasting room, you just might find

    yourself double checking to make sure you came to the

    right place. But when you walk into the Costa De Oro

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    We just started experimenting with our Wine on

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    Oro Winery. We always have one red and one white

    blend on tap, and it changes every few weeks, dependin

    on whats available.

    These blends are only available on tap, and visitors wbe able to taste them for only $7/glass ($5/glass for wine

    club members). Growlers will also be available for only

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    Along with the Wines on Tap, Costa De Oros single

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    Most of the wines are created from estate fruit grownCosta De Oros Gold Coast Vineyard, which was planted

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    Bob Espinola. The two men founded Gold Coast Farms

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    including cilantro, broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, sweet

    corn and strawberries. But after they created their first

    wine with their estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they

    knew they were hooked. So in 2006 they transformed

    their original strawberry stand off the 101 freeway, into

    tasting room that stands there today. It didnt take long

    before Burk joined the family business, bringing hispassion for music to the equation.

    Visitors often have the chance to meet and taste with

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    My favorite part about being a winemaker is that

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    Alan Phillips history in the wine industry began in the mi

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    Andre Tchelistcheff (Californias patron saint of Pinot Noir amuch more). Then, in 1981, Alan co-founded and helped

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    1990 harvest, and ten years as winemaker for Monticello, Alan

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    Germany, France, Spain and Portugal, giving him the

    opportunity to make wine and view the wine business from a

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    Vineyard. For a decade Alan perfected the Foley and Lincourt

    wineries, as well as working on a growing number of properties

    in the Foley Family Wines portfolio.

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    winemaking experiences had rooted both he and Rochelle to

    Santa Barbara's wine country. From Sta. Rita Hills to Santa Maria

    Valley to Santa Ynez Valley, and everything in between, Alan

    gained hands-on experiences with many of the regions most

    respected and beloved vineyards. In addition to his experiences,the wines he made in that decade alone had garnered over 100

    90+ scores (in leading industry magazines) as well as the critical

    acclaim of having a wine noted as a Wine Spectator Top 100.

    Today, Alan is carrying on his tradition of winemaking

    excellence with the wines of Fontes & Phillips. A family affair,

    Alan works in tandem with Rochelle, a wine industry veteran

    herself, and their daughter Shelby, to share their love of Santa

    Barbara and its distinct wine regions. Truly a labor of love, even

    the bottling and packaging is done by hand as each bottle is

    personally labeled by Alan and Rochelle with pewter hand-made

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    By Jody Williams

    Wandering Dog Wine Bar is a family owned business by people who

    are passionate about wine. Director di Vino, Charles CT Williams, has

    an extensive knowledge of the local wine country and has a knack for

    picking out under the radar wines before anyone else has heard of

    them. Everything here is palate-picked meaning that we try every

    wine that we carry and are not influenced by the latest trends or scores.

    In fact, you will not a see a score for any wines anywhere on our site.

    Leave your leash behindit is more than just a motto, it is a way of

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    produced wine. This is not the place to sample your

    typical Cabernets and Chardonnays and chances are, you

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    With a wide variety of wine, beer and sparkling from

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    everyone. Enjoy one of our themed flights or order a

    glass of wine and relax with friends. If you need a little

    break from all of the wine, do a beer flight instead, or

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    we offer a nice array of gourmet antipasto and cheese platters as well as

    delicious chocolate truffles and caramels.For those visiting on a Thursday, stop in for the Blind Tasting from

    4 to 7 p.m. Each month is a different focus and guests are challenged

    to match up regions, varietals, price points and vintages of the four

    wines included. There are also fun wine classes throughout the year on

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    a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more informat

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    La Vie Vineyards created their first batch of Pinot Noir and

    Chardonnay in 2000, out of a small warehouse shared with others inthe Lompoc Wine Ghetto. In the last decade, this passion project

    that was started right out of college has evolved into a small, family

    winery focused on making fine wines to be enjoyed with friends,good scenery and great tunes.

    Mt. Zion Vineyard, their naturally farmed property atop the Santa

    Rita Hills, is the source for their beloved Rasta Rita Pinot, and cele-brates Ariel and Angela Lavies love of reggae, roots and dub music.

    Other bottlings come from grapes purchased throughout the CentralCoast, each representing distinct terroir from various wine-growing

    regions so that a variety of flavors can be enjoyed, for whatever

    mood or moon phase we find ourselves in.Their latest creation, a newborn daughter welcomed in 2011, has

    made this vintage their best to date. Her name Carmella means

    Gods Fruitful Vineyard in Hebrew, and has a special significancefor the winemaking couple. Carmel Valley is the first wine growing

    region in Israel, and Mt. Carmel Vineyard outside Lompoc was Arieland Angelas favorite vineyard when relocating to this area. The La

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    in the Sta. Rita Hills, and their Rasta Rita Pinot shares similar charac-teristics of bright cherry and chalky earth.

    La Vie Vineyards cozy tasting room in Lompoc is located in theWine Ghetto, in the same location they make their tasty treats. Stop

    in to meet Ariel, Angela and Carmella, and enjoy the specialties that

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    ARCADIAN1515 et Chtnut a, sut B, lpc | opn d 11-5p805-737-3900, www.cdnwn.cInspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davis

    has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in Cali-

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    LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM1591 e. Chtnut anu, lpc805-742-0478, www.lngWnCpn.copn Fd thugh sund 12-5pWere a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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    Corks n Crowns has become one of the most popular wine tasting

    rooms in Santa Barbara. This unique tasting room in the heart of theFunk Zone offers Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Big Napa Cabs andCraft Brews, all available by the taste, glass or bottle.

    Open for almost a year now, Corks n Crowns has been a destina-tion tasting spot in Santa Barbaras urban wine tasting area. On a

    sunny day guests are on the deck, enjoying ocean views, picnic

    lunches, and great wine and beer. On a rainy day they are inside, nextto the fireplace.

    The unique tasting flights give each customer three different glasses

    of wine to compare and contrast, fitting the individuals wine style andprice points. On Sundays, Corks n Crowns offers an additional

    Sparkling Wine Flight for $10. You can complement your wine tastingwith three specially paired gourmet cupcakes, prepared by Sugar Cat

    Studios, a Cupcake Wars Champion.During any given day Corks n Crowns offers three wines either in

    the $20, $50, $100 ranges or even all Pinot Noir if you like! Cork

    Crowns also offers a special tasting of three wines from elsewhere

    the world. This months selection is from Spain.The tastings range from $6 a flight to $18 for the 94+ point-ra

    Napa Cabs. Each tasting is equivalent to a glass of wine. Highly ra

    wines by the glass or bottle cannot be found for those prices anywhin Santa Barbara. Corks n Crowns also teams up with a few rest

    rants, offering free corkage to their customers. Some of the restauraare SeaGrass, Fishouse, Jane, Paradise Caf and Emilios.

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    tions, giving the customer a new experience every time they visit. those that love the selections, Corks n Crowns offers a Wine C

    with the same wines that are being tasted. Members can taste commentary wine or beer with their friends and family.

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    definitely set a new mark for tasting and wine selections in SaBarbara. Corks n Crowns is a must stop tasting room

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