Central Coast – April 2012
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SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTI
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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
PUBLISHER Mike Giangreco
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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
ON THE COVER
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.
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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.
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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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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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Wine 4 Paws Fundraising Event to Benefit Woods Humane Societ
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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
Coast. The resort features a world-class golf
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-
fits, several elements of the Monarch Club are
open to outside visitors including the Avila
Room, Adelinas Bistro and Sandalwood Spa.
The Monarch Club offers stunning event
venues including the Avila Room. This ball-room, which overlooks rolling hills and grand
eucalyptus trees, can accommodate up to 200
guests. The Sculpture garden offers outdoor
space for events.
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
other goods are available for sale allowing
customers to take the Adelinas bistro expe-
rience home.
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
exotic and meditating scent of sandalwoo
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
expansive views of Nipomo and its nat
landscapes. After working up an appe
golfers can enjoy breakfast or lunch at
Butterfly Grille.For more information about the Mona
Club, including event information, men
and to make a tee time, visit the websit
www.trilogyresortliving.com. The Mona
Club is a beautiful illustration of all
Central Coast has to offer.
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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
tasting room in Santa Maria and ask that question, the
answer will surprise you.
We just started experimenting with our Wine on
Tap, said Gary Burk, owner and winemaker at Costa D
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
$20 and $15 when you bring the bottle back in for refil
Along with the Wines on Tap, Costa De Oros single
varietal wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pino
Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are available to taste in a
flight, or enjoy by the glass for only $10. Also, keep an
out for several new releases including Temperanillo, Pet
Sirah as well as the Reserva Dorada Chardonnay and
Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir.
Most of the wines are created from estate fruit grownCosta De Oros Gold Coast Vineyard, which was planted
1989 by Burks father Rob Burk, and his business partne
Bob Espinola. The two men founded Gold Coast Farms
1978, which began by growing various row crops
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
Burk and his wife on the weekends, especially during th
Friday Night Wine Downs, featuring live music every
Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m..
My favorite part about being a winemaker is that
ultimately you can share the wine with others, said Gar
Burk, winemaker at Costa De Oro Winery. I love the
satisfaction that comes from connecting with people and
sharing that enjoyment.
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Rochelle Fontes, began the Fontes & Phillips winery in 2008.
A small, family endeavor, the wines showcase Santa Barbar
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Alan Phillips history in the wine industry began in the mi
seventies. A graduate of UC Davis Enology Department, he
moved to the Napa Valley in 1976. In Napa, Alan helped
produce wines for many notable wineries, including S. Ander
where he had the distinction of meeting and working under
Andre Tchelistcheff (Californias patron saint of Pinot Noir amuch more). Then, in 1981, Alan co-founded and helped
develop Monticello Cellars with the Corley family. Following t
1990 harvest, and ten years as winemaker for Monticello, Alan
ventured out on his own to work with a variety of small Napa
Valley wineries. Various consulting jobs led him to New Zeala
Germany, France, Spain and Portugal, giving him the
opportunity to make wine and view the wine business from a
global level.
In the mid-nineties Alan, whose ambition and perspective
turned toward Burgundian varietals, took the position of
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Santa Cruz Mountains. While at Byington Winery, Alan met his
future bride Rochelle Fontes. United, the pair set out for Santa
Barbara County in 1998 when Alan was hired as Director of
Winemaking and General Manager of Foley Estates and Lincourt
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.
Ultimately, Alan left Foley Family in 2008 but his decade of
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
labels from South America.
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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
life for us. We encourage you to try wines youve never heard of from
producers you didnt know existed in places that you never thought
produced wine. This is not the place to sample your
typical Cabernets and Chardonnays and chances are, you
may only have heard of half of the wines that we carry.
With a wide variety of wine, beer and sparkling from
artisan producers along the Central Coast, as well as
from around the world, there is always something for
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
just kick back with a cold one! The only thing better
than wine and beer is having some little bites to go along with it, so
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
Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and live mu
on the weekends. Check out the webs
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other fun events we have on the horizon.
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bar and the best parts of wine tasti
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experience every day. Wander on in du
your next visit to the Santa Ynez Valley and leave your leash beh
with our eclectic variety of wine and beer.
Wandering Dog Wine Bar is located at 1539C Mission DrSolvang (next to Paulas Pancake House) and is open Monday thro
Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 to 10 p.m., Saturday from
a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more informat
call (805) 686-9126 or visit www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
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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
Vies Mt. Zion Vineyard is situated on a nearby hill from Mt. Carmel
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
La Vie has to offer.
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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-
fornia's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods
and hands-on vineyard management, Joe's Arcadian label consistently
receives high marks from the world's most respected wine writers.
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JALAMA WINES308 Nth 9th st, C, lpc805-735-8937, www.jwn.cFd-sund 12-5p, b ppntntWinemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah
from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.
LA VIE VINEYARDS308 N. 9th stt, Unt D, lpc, 805-291-2111, www.nd.c
opn Fd-stud 11-5p(h) b ppt.Mention this ad for 2 for 1 tastingSmall-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late harvest
Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample
rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers!
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
and whatever else strikes our fancy : )
PALMINA1520 et Chtnut Cut, lpc
Thud-stud 11-5p, sund-mnd 11-4p805-735-2030, www.pnwn.cPalmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and
attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.
STOLPMAN VINEYARDS1700 indut W, st B, lpc; Fd-sund 11-5p805-736-5000, w ww.tpnnd.cTry a splash of estate grown Syrah, Sangiovese and Roussanne
amidst the controlled chaos of sorting, punch-downs, pressing
& racking to truly experience the excitement of winemaking...
Library tastings are offered in the new Barrel Room on selec t
Sundays, by appointment.
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313 N. F. stt, lpc805-689-5258, www.tncndwn.cFd-sund 11-4p. $10 Ttng FLife happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,
celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,
end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence celebrates the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.
ZOTOVICH CELLARS1500 et Chtnut Cut, sut D; lpc805-736-1600, ww w.ztchc.cThud-sund 10-5p
A family owned and operated boutique winery.
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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.
Every month Corks n Crowns changes its wine and beer se
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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APRIL 14Moonlight & Moonshine Gala at Turley Wine Cellarsannu Nth Cunt Wn' sht Fund. Phbtn cct & pb w b ccpnd b uc nd uctn. atcd Pn6p, $80. www.nthcuntwnht.g, 805-226-5400
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY
ONGOING SATURDAYSFishermen & Farmers Market in Morro BayFh n pduc, cft & ucn, 3-6p, 800-231-0592
ONGOINGWinemaker Dinners at HoppesJn Chf B Hpp h cbt h pn f fd nd wn wth Wn- Dnn ftung Cfn' bt wn pduc nd Chf Hpp'pnzd cng c ftung butfu cbntn f c ndxtc fd. www.hppbt.c, 805-995-1006
APRIL 7Cayucos Easter Egg HuntBng th d, hunt f gg nd t th et Bunn! Htd b Cucln Cub. Hd P, 10. www.cucchb.c, 805-995-1545
APRIL 7Easter Bonnet Dog ParadeD up u ft pch n th bt et Bnnt nd utft. Pzwdd f Bt Ctu, Bt Bhd, Bt Bnnt nd n .Pcd fund th mutt mtt Pg. 3d stt P, 1p (rgttn12:30p), www.cucchb.c, 805-995-1545
APRIL 12Elephant Seal Festivalsfd, wn nd b gdn, uc nd tn f fun.Butn inn, Cb, 12-5p, f. www.cbft.c
APRIL 21Papagallo Boat Cruise on Morro Bayst s wth Pntt Wn bd th Ppg ii. Chf ln Gntu w bpng 5 wn wth fnttc fd cu. 1p, $90, $80/cubb. www.pnttwn.c, 805-226-4005
APRIL 21Chili Cookoff & Car Showrff, pz, nttnnt nd ch ttng f 12p t 3p.C hw 10 t 2p. vt H, 805-927-3624
APRIL 28Morro Bay Kite FestivalCfu t t t th t th roCk, f fnd fun.www.b.g, 805-772-4467
APRIL 28Celebrate Morro Bay Paradem B Bd, 10. www.b.g
APRIL 28-29Annual Cambria Wildflower Showa dp f fh wdfw cctd f th mnt Cunt ln t thm B etu nd f th ct buff t th dg f th snt lucmuntn. Cb vt H, stud 12-5p, sund 10-5p$3, f/tudnt. 805-927-2856
APRIL 30Sculpture by the SeaFtung tn, t, c nd wd cuptu. Cp ocn Pn10-5p, $10/BBQ unch. w ww.cpcnpn.g, 805-692-8430
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Pinot Noir Blending Seminarat Wild Horse WineryTptn ln th t f bndng wn. expnc ft hnd wht bng wn but. sp Pnt N f th Cnt Ct ava ndn wht t tu n. ech ptcpnt ct th wn bnd t th. $50, $35/wn cub. B ppntnt 11 2p, t 10 [email protected], rsvP, 805-434-2541 xt. 15
ONGOING TUESDAYSIndulge Level 4 Winery FeatureDwntwn P rb a dffnt wn ch w. a wn w bb b th g wth cfu pd p. 6-9p, 805-237-2111
ONGOING WEDNESDAYSThomas Hill OrganicsWinemaker DinnerTh H ognc p up wth c wn t hwc th bt ff th Cnt Ct. enj dcu fd pd wth fnttc wn.www.thhgnc.c, 805-226-5888
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Patio Food Pairings at Opolo VineyardsJn th n th pt stud nd sund f dcu gut pzzf th wd bunng n, f op' gntu Cpcc ndwch, pd wth xcnt op wn. Ch!12-4p, $16 - $18/pp, www.p.c, 805-238-9593
ONGOING SATURDAYSTours & Tastings at Eberle WineryviP Ttng b ppntnt, $25. Cpnt c tu hf huwww.bwn.c, 805-238-9607
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Free Cooking Showat Idlers Hospitality CateringFd p, wn & nttnnt ftung wn nd pc gut5:30p, www.hpttctng.nt, 805-238-7979
ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Down at Hearthstoneenj uc nd ght pptz. Dffnt ucn p nd th BBQ w b t.Wn Pu h fd nd wn png h cnnt wt t h utt! Cng nt twn f th wnd, tp b bf dnn, f u cc nj uf ft ng w w! Th w pf & pptzt www.fcb.c/HthtnWn, 805-238-2544
FIRST SATURDAYWine & the ArtsJn 6 wn nd 4 t g n dwntwn wn nd t w. ech nthftu nw tt wth uc. lght pptz, wn b th g nd wnttng b. 5-7p, www.tnfnd.c, 805-237-9009
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Live Music at Vina RoblesTh nt u t w dwn f u w, t bc nd nj u wh ng wd-wnnng vn rb wn. muc cpnt1-4p, N rsvP nc. Wn f puch & ttng b.www.nb.c, 805-227-4812
MOST SATURDAYS
First Crush Paso Wine 101Ft Cuh Wn Whp t s H a fun nd nft ntdut P rb wn cunt, t wn, hw th' d nd hw t tt
th. incud wn nd nd tu, b ttng, ductn ttnnd cpnt s H & Tj ttng. 11-1p$25, $20/Cuh b, www.ftcuhwnng.c, rsvP, 877- 82-Cr
ONGOING 3RD SUNDAYSFunday Sunday at Silver Horse WineJn th f pzz d b th cun tntd s H & Tjl uc, pctcu wn & jut gd t! 4-7pwww.h.c, 805-467-9463
ONGOINGEstrella Warbird MuseumCctn f t cft, F & st 10-4p, sun 12-4pwww.wbd.g, 8 05-238-9317
ONGOING15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar
Tptn, 805-434-1554 Wdnd: Hpp Hu, $3 g f wn & b, 5-7p Thud: spnh Tp Nt, ch tp $2, 5-7p Fd: ot B, Chpgn, Bubb g! od ut b n b 7p
ONGOINGGo Ballooning
enj ncdb w f th wn cunt f P rb, atcd, snmgu nd Tptn. yu ft ng t 2-3 p hu f n ttf fw ft up t thund ft b th gund. 1-4 pngtp. Wth pttng. C f tn. 805-458-1530
ONGOING FRIDAYSFriday Fun Nites at Rio Secomuc nd xtndd wn ttng. mb, f-fnd nng gd fd, fn wn, gt uc nd fun pp u ng.$10/BBQ tct, und 12/f. rsvP, 805-237-8884
ONGOI