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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ON THE COVER

Halter Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

WINE TASTING IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 3

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

LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-3

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APRIL 3 , 2008 ISSUE 3 VOLUME 2

CEN TRA L COA S T:

ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah FlickingerDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA

Phone 805-252-5440

[email protected]

PUBLISHER Dan Zimmerman

Direct 707-938-3734

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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant

P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433

Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674

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CALENDAR EDITOR Maria Olascoaga

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OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674

Email [email protected]

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Leah Kolt, Len Napolitano,

Mark Storer, Janis Switzer

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PASO ROBLES

## ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar

Local winemaker featured each week.

5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles

www.vinotecawinebar.com.

April 2: Tablas Creek

April 23: B & E VineyardsApril 30: Anglim Winery

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards

Try gourmet food paired with fine wine12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Templeton Farmers Market

Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables

9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Paso Robles Farmers Market

Country farm arts and crafts market

8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles

## ONGOING

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

April: Tiles & Paintings by Pomm

May: Paso Robles Art Association

## ONGOING

Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes

Learn to dance & show what you have learned

during the social dance hour!

10am-5pm, 805-369-0140, Paso Robles

Vina Robles Hospitality Center, www.vinarobles.com

6-7pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members

April: Cha-Cha & Tango

APRIL 4-6

Cental Coast Equine Experience

3 day horse fair with clinics, products & more.

805-237-0011, Paso RoblesAPRIL 11-13

The 18th Annual Cattlemens Western

Art Show & Sale

Paintings and sculptors by more than 60 artistsfrom US & Canada, wine tasting, 805-472-9100 Fri: Artist Reception with fine wine Sat Evening: Supper Show, Midstate FairgroundsRegular Show hours:Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 10am-3:30pmwww.cattlemenswesternartshow.com

APRIL 11-13

Tax Revolt Weekend at the

Wineries of Highway 46 West

Join the Highway 46 West Wineries while theycelebrate a special weekend of no sales tax!www.paso46westwineries.com

APRIL 11Highway 46 West Friday Night

Wine and Cheese

The Highway 46 West Wineries will gather atMidnight Cellars Winery and will be tasting theaward-winning wines paired with selections ofartisan cheese. $15 pp/ $25 couple805-239-8904, Paso Robles

## APRIL 12

Rare & Reserve Winemaker Dinner at Eberle

Enjoy a fabulous meal featuring outstanding

Chef Cindy Houston of Ortaniqu in Florida.

$120 wine club member / $150 non member

6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

## APRIL 12

"Winemaker of the Year"

Blending Session at Castoro

Learn the art of blending from the winemakers

$85, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton


## APRIL 12

Turkish Night at Falcon Nest Winery

Enjoy a delicious Turkish 4 course dinner with

Turkish music and belly dancers too.

7pm, $25, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles

## APRIL 19

Tax Relief Weekend at Midlife Crisis Winery

Midlife Crisis Winery will be celebrating the tax

season with great wine tastings & pairings.

10am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles

APRIL 19

Wine & Cheese Pairing Seminar

at Villicana Winery

Interactive & in-depth seminar designed to pairfine wine and cheese, $75, 5-7pm, Paso Robleswww.villicanawinery.com

APRIL 19

Kite Fest at Barney Schwartz Park

Featuring nationally ranked kite flyers, 2pm805-237-3988, Paso Robles

## APRIL 25

Friday Night Sunset Wine Down

Unwind with a glass of wine & a gourmet sand-

wich out on the garden terrace as you listen to

the music of Elise Taylor & watch the sun go down

6-9pm, $20pp, RSVP, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles

www.roberthallwinery.com

APRIL 25-27

NRCHA Hackamore Classic

3 day event with more than 250 horsesMid-State Fair Grounds, Paso Robleswww.midstatefair.com

## APRIL 26

Indoor Concert at Castoro Cellars

Boulder Acoustic Society

American Roots music with the edge of punk

rock & grace of chamber music7:30pm, $15, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles


APRIL 26

Vintage Sidecar Show, Recycled Treasures

& Garden Art

Enjoy the vintage motorcycle cars from theturn of the century as well as the joys ofrecycled treasures, garden art and more!9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, City Park, Paso Robles

## MAY 1-3

Hospice Du Rhne

The world's largest international celebration of

Rhne varietal wine. Paso Robles

805-784-9543, www.hospicedurhone.org.

May 1: Rhne-n-Bowl-Sells out quickly

May 2: Tastings throughout the day

May 2: Dine Around May 3: Tastings, auction, grand tasting &

farewell gala

CAMBRIA

APRIL 19

Chili Cook-Off & Car Show

Over 70 classic & vintage vehicles10am-5pm, 805-927-3624, CambriaCambria Vets Hall

CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walks

Morro Bay State Park Museum

of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org

Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike

to Coon Creek, Whites Point Vistas, Black Hill

Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art WalkArt galleries open house receptions

5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

April 4: Carmen

April 5: The Art of Dance

April 8: Shidara Taiko

April 12: Wailin' Jennys

April 19: Cal Poly Open House Concert

April 20: Cal Poly Music Festival

ONGOING

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Permanent collection and constantly rotating

exhibits of works by local artists in all media

paintings, sculpture, photography and more.

11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcenter.org

ONGOING

Kelrick at Unity

San Luis Obispo, 805-543-PLAY

April 26-May 18: Beauty & the Beast

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo

Site of first commercial winery in the area.


www.slochs.org/dallidet

ONGOING

Automobilia Museum

Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with

many other antiques relating to transportation

10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo

ONGOING THROUGH MAY 20

Hearst Castle Evening Tours

Experience evening reflections from the 1930s

$30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo

www.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHArt Gallery Events Art After Dark

Various art galleries stay open late & host

artist receptions with wine & cheese.

5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work

10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo

ONGOING

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a parody of The Golden Girls

with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter

5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com

## ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 27

Estuary

Enjoy the new exhibit at Salisbury Fine Art

featuring assemblage type paintings on ChBirch panels by John Patrick Salisbury. The

gallery will also be showing work by many

gallery artists too. 11am-6pm, San Luis Obis

www.salisburyvineyards.com

ONGOING THROUGH MAY

Looking at Jazz

San Luis Obispo Library Jazz Series-

Enjoy a six week discussion program exam

Jazz as an art form.

Reservations required, 805-781-5783

April 8: New Orleans and the Origins of Ja

April 15: The Jazz Age and Harlem

as a Center for Jazz

April 22: The Jazz Vocalists

April 29: The Swing Era

APRIL 3-20The Bonanza Bowl

27th Annual 211 San Luis Obispo Hotline

Bowl-athon Fundraiser at Pismo Bowl,

Paso Bowl & Cal Poly Bowl

For info & schedules call, 805-544-6016

www.slohotline.org/bowlathon.html

APRIL 4

San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Tas

Force Annual BBQ 2008

Great BBQ, exciting auction, lots of wine & m

5pm, $45, 805-547-1024, San Luis Obispo

APRIL 11-12

Scenes from Strauss

Cal Polys Opera Workshop perform scenes

Strauss' "Die Fiedermaus" 8pm, $10,

805-756-2787, San Luis Obispo, www.calpoly

APRIL 12

Childrens Day in the Plaza

Fun day rides, games, petting farm and mo


APRIL 12

Saturday in the Garden

Master gardeners, landscapers & garden w

share their knowledge

1-4pm, 805-546-3501, San Luis Obispo

APRIL 18-19

Poly Royal - Cal Polys Open House

Learn about Cal Poly as students show wha

theyre learning. Event includes food, flowe

shows, engineering exhibits, rodeos and mo


http://studentlife.calpoly.edu/ohs/98

APRIL 20

Wine & Food Interaction at Edna Valley

Learn how to utilize the characteristics of

to balance the components of the wine.

2-7pm, $5, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo

www.ednavalley.com

## APRIL 25-26

Cal Poly Wine Festival

Wine tasting, golf tournament, delicious

pairings & more! A benefit for the Cal Poly

& Viticulture program, 1-4pm, $50

805-440-9080, San Luis Obispo

www.calpolywinefestival.com

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by Janis Switzer

W

est of Paso Robles, about 16 miles

from the Pacific Ocean, at thesouthern end of the Santa Lucia

Mountains, and about 1,700 feet above sea

level, is a majestic piece of land that is home

to the oldest and most esteemed vineyard on

the Central Coast. Welcome to HMR Estate

Vineyard, the flagship planting of Adelaida

Cellars. And when winemakers around the

world say that great wine starts in the vine-

yard, this is why.

The history of HMR dates back to 1964

when viticultural pioneer Dr. Stanley

Hoffman first planted 32 acres of Pinot Noirgrapes on this vast 1,300-acre property.

Planted on steep rolling ridges in rocky

calcareous soil that covers a deep layer of

underlying limestone, the growing condi-

tions are almost identical to that of Pinot

Noirs home, Burgundy. The vines that

Hoffman planted back then have produced

exception fruit over the past 40 years, thanks

to the terroir, as well as a persistent marine

layer, and cool ocean breezes that drop

temperatures as much as 50 degrees

overnight.

In 1973, Hoffman hired famed wine-

maker Andre Tchelistcheff to be hisconsulting winemaker, and Pinot Noir made

from Hoffman Mountain Ranch grapes

began to receive acclaim around the world.

In fact, in a 1979 international wine compe-

tition in France, the Hoffman Mountain

Ranch Pinot won over highly rated red

Burgundies, and Paso Robles was put on the

world wine map.

In 1994, a 400-acre portion of the orig-

inal vineyard was purchased by the Van

Steenwyk family, owners of nearby Adelaida

Cellars. While the property had continuedto grow and sell fruit over the previous four

decades, it had suffered from lack of care,

and required substantial work, investment

and patience to return the vineyard to its

former glory. But the familys vision and the

talent of their viticulturists paid off, and

today, the HMR Vineyard designation on

Adelaida wines is as revered as ever.

Winemaker at Adelaida Cellars today is

Terry Culton, an industry veteran who was

first introduced to HMR fruit in 1991 w

he was working at Wild Horse Winery

Templeton. It was his first job at the tim

and he subsequently went on to workEdmeades in the Anderson Val

Williamette Valley Vineyards in Ore

Calera Wine Company in the San Ben

County and finally Adelaida in 2003. Iro

cally he has ended up where he started, w

HMR fruit, and his love of the Central Co

In addition to HMR, Adelaida owns ot

vineyards in the same general area. Th

Viking Estate Vineyard is similar in soils a

climate to HMR, and in 1993 the Van Ste

wyks planted 15 acres of Cabernet Sau

gnon on the rocky property.In total, Adelaida Cellars has more th

130 acres planted in over 13 different v

eties of grapes. The winery follows st

sustainable growing practices in all of

vineyards, without using chemicals, fe

izers or tilling. With the use of cover cr

such as native grasses and wild flow

along with beneficial insects and natu

predators, the winery has not used restric

pesticides since 2001.

ADELAIDA CELLARSHistoric Vineyards, Exceptional Wines

Winemaker

Terry CultonPhoto by Jessica Valpey

HMREstateVineyard

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The fruit from the three vine-

yards is exceptional for several

reasons. The rocky calcareous

soils of these historic vineyards

controls their vigor, Culton

explains. This results in added

vine stress and lower yields, but

produces more intensely flavored

fruit. The age of the vines is

also crucial. Old vines give you

a complexity that you dont get

with younger vines, Culton

says, its almost a different

animal, more complex on the

palate.

Even the way Culton harvests

the fruit at Adelaida is unique.

Rather than using mechanized

equipment and day laborers,Adelaida has it own permanent

workforce in the vineyard. They

pick berries whole, with little

damage, and almost no stems

and leaves. Our guys are paid

year round they work that

vineyard from pruning all the

way through harvest, Culton

explains. They take pride in it

because its their vineyard.

The wines Culton crafts from

these treasured vineyards speak

for themselves. They are ripe,

intense and beautifully struc-

tured. From the history of the

vineyards, to the gentle harvest

practices, to the use of native

yeasts and French oak in the

winery, Culton has taken every

step to ensure that the special

fruit grown in his vineyards

translates perfectly into each

bottle of his world-class wine.The Adelaida Cellars winery

and tasting room is located at

5805 Adelaida Road on the west

side of Paso Robles. Tasting room

hours are daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

(winter) and until 6 p.m. in the

summer.

For more information online,

go to www.adelaida.com, or call

1-800-676-1232.


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by Mark Storer

S

ashi Moorman has pursued culinary

passions nearly all his adult life. Grad-

uating from Vassar College in NewYork, Moorman worked in the bustling world

of New York City restaurants, cooking at both

Oceana and Etats-Unis. I got more interested

in wine, though, and met Adam Tolmach.

Tolmachs fame was already well established

at Ojai Vineyards and from 1996 to 2001,

Moorman worked with him honing his own

winemaking style.

But it was Stolpman Vineyards where

Moorman planted his own roots and became

head winemaker. Working with his assistantKyle Knapp and vineyard manager Ruben

Solarzano, Moorman has produced some of

the finest Rhne varietals on the Central

Coast and even some small lots of Sangiovese.

Tom and Marilyn Stolpmans eponymous

vineyards have served as the canvas for

Moormans works of art. I spend a lot of time

there in the vineyards, says Moorman,

echoing many of his peers these days. I know

that message gets kind of diluted recently, but

its true. Moorman is convinced that its the

quality of Stolpmans grapes and vineyards

that create the quality wines and so its harvest

time that really counts for him.

According to Moorman, smaller quantityis better, too. We still are a small producer,

he says. Between 6,000 and 7,000 cases a

year. About 2,000 of those cases are

Stolpmans award-winning estate Syrah. Still,

change is the name of the game in order to

keep the Stoplman name at the top of the

market. By next year, all of our vineyards will

be organic, Moorman says. Weve definitely

made a commitment to sustainable practices

and weve opened up new vineyards on [the

property] for just that reason.The vineyards arent the only place where

change rules, either. The venerable Stolpman

tasting room in the heart of the small tourist

city of Solvang will soon be moving to Los

Olivos, closer to the vineyards themselves

and providing an opportunity for Central

Coast wine tourists, who tend to flock to Los

Olivos fairly regularly, to experience the

Stolpman wines.

While Moorman maintains that he still

loves harvest best, he also enjoys the creat

spirit inherent in his work. There is a g

sense of teamwork at Stolpman and toget

we always are presented with challen

usually due to Mother Nature. Adapting

these variables and working out the b

course of action is an exciting process,

says. At least when you adapt correctly!

knows that with the Stolpmans vineyards

a small but dedicated team of winemak

and growers, he cannot miss. As for

favorite wine and food pairing, the form

front-line cook says, At the end of harv

last year we had a bottle of Stolpman Ro

sanne with a perfectly ripe Vacherin (a s

rich cheese). It was a truly memorable com

nation. Memorable wines, teamwork a

great vineyards have propelled Sa

Moormans wines right to the front of the l

The Stolpman Vineyards tasting room

located at 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Suite C

downtown Solvang. They are open daily fr

11 a.m. with hours varying by seas

Tasting cost is $8 per glass, sharing is allow

and tasters can keep the glass.

Winemaker Profile: Stolpman Vineyards

SASHI MOORMAN


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The Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT) announced that its

Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is the only event of its kind in

the country offering a unique opportunity to visit with the farmers

who grow great foods, wines and nurture a healthy environment.The fact that this event features farmers serving and pouring

their sustainably grown products is definitely one of the unique

aspects of our event. Visitors can learn from the growers about

their farming practices that protect water, soil, energy and habitat

resources, all while celebrating Earth Day, said Kris OConnor,

Executive Director of the Central Coast Vineyard Team.

This intimate celebration highlights a collaboration of more

than 150 supporters featuring earth-friendly cuisine, sustainably

produced wines, live entertainment and educational exhibits

highlighting innovative products. The food and wine featured are

grown on local Central Coast farms committed to innovativepractices that protect both our natural and human resources.

Local chefs and producers will be serving delicious one-of-a

kind dishes based on locally sourced fruits, vegetables, meats,

cheeses, olive oils and more. And 45 award-winning wineries

(from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz) will be showcasing their

wines and poured by their growers. The festival is a great oppor-

tunity for visitors to connect directly with the farmers that gr

these fabulous foods and wines and learn about the impor

role of sustainable agriculture in the community.

The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival will be held on Aprilat the historic Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia in Sa

Margarita. The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is curren

selling general admission and reserved seating tickets. Proce

support sustainable agriculture research and farmwor

outreach programs conducted by the Central Coast Viney

Team (CCVT), a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

For more information, visit www.EarthDayFoodandWine.c

or call (805) 369-2288.

Local Farmers Pour Wine, Serve Food for Earth Day


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Halter Ranch is first and foremost a

carefully farmed vineyard on a ranch

with a rich history.

VINEYARD

The estate Halter Ranch Vineyard was

initiated in 1996 and has since been

expanded to its present 250 acres under the

direction of Winegrower Mitch Wyss. Hisdedication to sustainable farming practices is

evident; organic methods of fertilization,

weed removal, pest control and mildew

protection are used whenever possible.

Sustainable farming not only respects and

protects the land and the people who work

it, says Wyss, it also results in wines that

more eloquently express their provenance.

Wyss applied the same sort of dedication

and passion when planting the estate vine-

yard. There are 19 grape varieties planted in

48 separate vineyard blocks delineatedprimarily based on soil types, which range

from calcareous clay to clay loam with shale

deposits. Sixty percent are Bordeaux varieties

and 40% Rhne varieties, plus a bit of

Zinfandel. Selected for their individual char-

acteristics, such as small clusters and berry

sizes, Wyss carefully chose multiple clones

(genetic variations) and rootstocks for each

variety. Additionally, the vines occupy the

steepest, most south-facing slopes on the

property, which reach an elevation of 1800

feet and provide excellent water drainage and

sun exposure. These slopes are also rich in

limestone, a feature of many of the worlds

finest vineyards. When these conditions come

together (well-drained soils, low-yielding

clones and high-density plantings), small

crops of intensely flavored fruit are the result;

the prerequisite for making superb wines.WINES

The wide range of varieties grown in their

estate vineyard affords Winemaker Bill

Sheffer the opportunity to produce not only

wines of a single variety like Syrah and

Cabernet Sauvignon, but also creative blends

like his Ranch Red.

Sheffers wines are rich and genuine, each

expressing varietal character as well as the

unique attributes of the estate vineyard. My

aim with these wines is to make them drink-

able upon release, he says, but also to

balance them with powerful depth and

concentration, allowing them to age well in

the bottle.

Current releases include 2004 Syrah, 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Rhne style Ros,

and a 2005 GSM a Rhne style blend of

Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre among

others. The 2004 Estate Reserve, Ancestor,

Sheffers choice of the optimum blend from

the best red wine lots of the vintage, will be

released in the fall. All and more are availa

at www.halterranch.com, but better yet, v

the tasting room and get a feel of what Ha

Ranch is all about.

TASTING ROOM

Located about ten miles west of dow

town Paso Robles on Adelaida Road, a visi

Halter Ranch is like taking a step back

time. The 19th century Victorian farmho

stands as a welcoming beacon, with seren

beautiful gardens wrapping around

porches on all sides. The tasting room sits j

behind, with plenty of relaxing space

leisurely enjoy wine tastes inside at the bar

out in the garden. The rest of the property

dotted with old barns and massive oaks.

fact, the largest Coast Live Oak in the wo

lives right in the vineyard. Tours are availa

by advance appointment, and include mu

information about the sustainably farm

vineyard and the historic ranch. Contact

Tasting Room Manager at (805) 226-94

extension 14 for details.

The tasting room is open daily, 11 a.m

5 p.m. In addition to Halter Ranch win

books on food and wine, logo apparel,

items and locally crafted olive oils are offer

Selected deli items, including meats, chees

olives, dried fruits and nonalcoholic bev

ages are available, making a picnic in gard

completely irresistible.

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HOPPES GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on theCentral Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppes seasonally

inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden

and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -

from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.

78 N. Ocean Avenue Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm

www.hoppesbistro.com 805.995.1006

C A Y U C O S

MAMA'S MEATBALL

Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering

Mama's Meatball has specialized in

creating seasonal menus by using only

the finest and freshest ingredients.

570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135

www.mamasmeatball.com

805-544-0861

NOVO RESTAURANT

NOVOs international flavors are the leading ing

dients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilia

Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken t

senses. In house roasted spices for currie

mixtures and marinades balanced with cri

seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore.

726 Higuera Street Open Daily from 11am

805-543-3986 www.novorestaurant.com

ROBIN'S RESTAURANT

Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a

charming vintage home, Robins has been delighting locals

& visitors with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international

foods and gracious service for 24 years. We also have a

beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.

Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &

monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mothers Day Brunch.

4095 Burton Dr. www.robinsrestaurant.com (805) 927-5007

S A N L U I S O B I S P O

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WI NE COUNTRY THIS WEE

PREFERRED RESTAURANT

by Charles Neave

You have to wonder what Old Timers would say when they

saw the word The Way Station emblazoned on the outside of

this handsome restored building in the middle of Cayucos just

across from the ocean. And then went inside and were

confronted by one of best wine (and wines by the glass) lists

around. The food is also a long way above anything you might

have found in this charming seaside town at the turn-of-the-

century. These are all some of the reasons that if you mention to

people along the coast and inland (at least those who know

enough to appreciate and search out a fine bottle of wine and

first rate food) that you are headed to Cayucos, the first words

out of their mouth are likely to be Hoppes Garden Bistro.The menu chef and owner Wilhelm (Bill) Hoppe has put

together is inspired by the seasons and complimented by that

exceptional wine list (with wines also available for retail sale). He

features organic meat and produce from the farmers markets in

the area and uses local lobster and shellfish, including abalone

direct from the famous Abalone Farm.

Then add to that the wild game and venison and a selection

of both vegetarian and vegan items and put the whole delightful

and delicious mix in a historic building just a short walk from

the beach. Mix in gardens that are nothing less than a delight

and often a surprise and toss in a good helping of their friendly,

helpful and enthusiastic staff, and the result is Hoppes GardenBistro & Wine Shop.

Hoppes is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday

thru Sunday (with a seated multi-course Sunday Brunch);

dinner on those days is served beginning at 5 p.m. They are

located at 78 North Ocean Avenue in Cayucos. You can reach

them for reservations or more information at (805) 995-1006,

and they are on the web at www.hoppesbistro.com.


HOPPES

PA S O R O B L E S

GARDEN BISTRO& W I N E S H O P

Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm Fri: 6am to 10pm

Sat: 7am to 10pm Sun: 8am to 4pm

Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building

(805) 237-2722 www.cafevio.biz

Downtown Pasos first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees,

espresso, teas, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery

with a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room

atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella.


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Hospice du Rhne (HdR), creators and organizers of the worlds

largest annual international celebration of Rhne wines, will high-

light specialty food producers and importers of Rhne wines at its

2008 event, From Roussanne with Love. Taking place on May 2,from 3 to 6 p.m., the Rhne Rendezvous is a new addition to the

lineup of seminars and tastings.

This years Rendezvous will feature more than 20 specialty food

producers; including names like Ocean Rose Abalone, Hearst Ranch

Beef, Vivant Fine Cheese, and the girl and the fig. They will be

serving samples of their finest foods from tables interspersed with

more than 100 Rhne producers from all over the world. Many of

these wines are represented by importers, who make an inter

tional event like this possible.

The entire HdR 2008 event, From Roussanne with Love, ta

place May 1-3 at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles. Vwww.hospicedurhone.org or call (805) 784-9543 for more inform

tion.

HdR hosts an annual experience that embraces the versatility

Rhne wines and embodies the distinctive spirit in which they

created. This truly unique three-day event is regarded as the sin

most important and enjoyable gathering of international Rh

wine producers and enthusiasts in the world.

The Cal Poly Vines to Wines club will host its sixth annual Cal Poly

Wine Festival on April 25 and 26. The weekend includes a golf tour-

nament and wine tasting that features California wineries as well as

Central Coast restaurants and caterers.

The event, formerly known as An Afternoon Amidst the Oaks, is

a benefit for the new Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture program and the

student Vines to Wines club.

The 2008 Wine Festival is set for Saturday, April 26, at Santa

Margarita Ranch, from 1 to 4 p.m. Some 100 wineries from across

California will be pouring and local restaurants will be on hand with

appetizers. The event also includes a silent auction and music by the

Central Coast band Shival Experience.General admission tickets are $50. Cal Poly students, staff and

faculty tickets are $30. The limited Gold Passes allow attendees to

enter the festival at noon, one hour earlier, for an extra $20. Tickets

are on sale at www.calpolywinefestival.com.

This years Cal Poly Wine Festival again includes a pre-festival

tournament. The Cal Poly Wine Festival Golf Classic will be held

Cypress Ridge Golf Course on Friday, April 25. Shotgun start i

10:30 a.m. There are three ticket packages available to participa

ranging from $150 to $210.

For more details, visit the website at www.calpolywinefestival.co



Hospice du Rhne Presents Rhne Rendezvou

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Weekend of Double Decadence:

Chocolate & Wine, April 19-20

Come to Sylvester Winery for A Day of Double Decadence.Enjoy the finest chocolates in the world with Sylvesters finest wines.

Chocolate with wine pairing is $5 per person, or free for wine club

members. For more information, call 1-800-891-6055 or send an

email to [email protected].

While youre there, be sure to take an extra few minutes to explore

the classic railcars on display, including 2 vintage Pullman sleepers

and a dining car. These cars are a tribute to a bygone era of luxury

rail travel.

The spacious tasting room offers hospitality, hand crafted wines

to taste and a gourmet foods shop. Also available are many unique

gift items including crystal, wine accessories and logo apparel. Enjoy

the expansive views of the vineyards and nearby mountain rangewith a picnic basket or with a sampling of our large assortment of

gourmet meats and cheeses.

Sylvester Vineyards is located at 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso

Robles and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call (805) 227-4000 or visit the website at

sylvesterwinery.com.


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Visiting the old farmhouse that is home

to Grey Wolf Cellars is like entering the

doorway of friends who reside in the

country, you cant help but like the warmpeople who so clearly enjoy pouring their

powerhouse Bordeaux wines.

Winemaker Joe Barton, Jr. said, Its the real

deal here. We like to let people know it is

family-run. Family participation has always

been the cornerstone of Grey Wolfs existence.

Every bottle of Grey Wolf wine is our signa-

ture of a fine, handcrafted product from our

family to yours.

Grey Wolf was founded by his parents, Joe,

Sr. and Shirlene, who opened the winery in

1994, while he was studying at Cal Poly, San

Luis Obispo. Joe, Sr. passed away in 1998, but

because of the love for the winery Joe, Jr. and

his mother were inspired to continue with the

venture of Grey Wolf Vineyards and Cellars.

When asked the key to his success and

drive to produce great wines, Barton credits

his network of winemaker friends in Paso

Robes, including Dan Panico of Dover

Canyon, Rich Hartenberger of Midnight

Cellars, Jim Jacobson of Doce Robles and

Norm Benson of Dark Star. What continues

of be important to me is that I continue to

have the opportunity to participate in this

community of winemakers and be a good

representative of Paso and my family.

But it takes more than networking to make

great wines. Winemaking requires a good

palate and dedication. He says his youthful

tendencies keep him hungry to try new things

and experience everything, while still having

fun with what hes doing.

The Grey Wolf Vineyard is ten acres

of head-pruned Zinfandel, Petite Syrah,

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. He

also sources fruit from many Paso Robles vine-

yards, which allows him to experiment with

blends and keeps him open to new varietals

and tastes.

I want to produce wines with a lot of

depth and fruit that is typical of the Paso

Robles appellation, Barton explained, I work

hard at it. Its all I do. Im doing all the extras

in winemaking and that has to show in the

bottle. But the real success of small wineries

is exactly that; Grey Wolfs small and mana

able size helps Barton keep his hand in

levels of winemaking and so, every bottle

the indelible stamp of its make on it. Ttasting room is an extension of that very id

The small farmhouse with the Barton fam

portrait over the fireplace reminds every

that Grey Wolf is not just a wine compan

name its a way of life, a family dedicated

making great wine and treating its custom

like they are part of the pack.

All at Grey Wolf are extremely exc

about the past 2007 harvest and the new v

etals that will be offered in the next few ye

Stop by and enjoy the current line up of 005s and 06s and get ready for a tremend

release of 2007 wines. And always remem

that all of this effort is done because life is

short to drink bad wine.

Grey Wolf Cellars is located at 21

Highway 46 West in Paso Robles. Tasting h

are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For m

information, call (805) 237-0771 or v

www.greywolfcellars.com

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able to gain more exposure. The Chronicle wasnt the only one giving

Anglim its accolades. Anglims 2005 Roussanne won a 90-point rating

from Anthony Dias Blue in Pattersons Wine Journal and Mr. Parker

awarded 89 points to Anglims 2004 Syrah.

Still, the Anglim operation has remained small. Weve purposely

kept it to pretty much just Steve and me, says Anglim. We hired a

young lady to work with me in the tasting room part-time, and shes

been invaluable to us. Steves the winemaker and I help out at various

times, she says. Im not much for barrel tasting, though. I tell Steve to

tell me when its ready, then Ill come and taste, Anglim laughs. The

business of the winery is a shared responsibility with Steffanie primarily

responsible for the tasting room while Steve operates the winemaking

portion.

The Anglims have one daughter in college and a four-year-old

daughter who can be found shadowing her parents at the winery. She

spends a lot of time with me, says Anglim, so shes around the winery

a lot.

The legacy of winemaking in California goes back generations, of

course. But its enough to say that some generations are just begin-ning. Theres something truly satisfying and heart-warming, about a

family business thats just starting. In many ways, that is the American

Dream. The Anglims are just one example of a whole new dream and

their winery is a perfect blend of the past in Paso Robles and the

future as well. Welcome to the new American Dream.

Tasting room is located at 740 Pine St. in Paso Robles and is open

Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Sundays

from noon to 6 p.m., also by apppointment. For more informtion, call

(805) 227-6813, visit www.anglimwinery.com or send an email to

[email protected].


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Paso Robles Main Street Association Presents

Vintage Sidecar Show, Recycled Treasures & Garden ArCome to Paso Roble

Downtown City Park tosee these vintage motor

cycle cars from as far

back as the turn of thecentury.

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to indulge in the joys o

recycled treasures indowntown Paso Robles

Collectors, art dealers,

crafters, and garden art

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complete day of enjoy-ment to the community

Saturday, April 26, 200

in the downtown city

park from 9 a.m. to 3p.m.

Call (805) 238-4103

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Family owned and operated,it is our goal to enhance your

wine tasting experience and show youthe true beauty of Paso Robles wines.

Tasting barfeatures gifts,

wine accessoriesand

picnic supplies.

Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles

877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Downtown Paso Robles

is home to more than 10

premium tasting rooms,

all within walking

distance of one another.

Each of these boutique

wineries offers a unique

experience with

individual flavor.

Together they make

for an unforgettableWine Country

destination

Arroyo RoblesFine premium

estate wines are

paired with cheeseto complement your

tasting experienceon Friday, Saturday,

Sunday and by appointment.

We also feature art work by world-renownartist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.

1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles

805-237-7527

Thursday-Monday 11:30-6 or by appointmen

Orchid Hill

Pianetta Winery createslimited releases of

premium red varietalsand blends using our

own Estate Vineyards inIndian Valley. Fromgrowing to winemaking our techniques

focus on balance and intense flavor.Join us at the Historic

Grangers Union Building.

829 13th Street, Paso Robles

805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com

Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12pm-6pmFriday & Saturday: 11am-7pm

Pianetta Winery

Owned by a familyof professionalmusicians, youwill always be

entertained in ourlively tasting room.

Experience ouraward-winning

wines and musicmemorabilia.

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles805-227-6800

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-6

DAnbino

Edward Sellers isa boutique winery

specializing in small lots

of handmade AmericanRhne-style winesfrom Paso Robles.

Our awarding winning wines reveal anelegant structure and an intense

fruit concentration distinctive of theirprogressive Central Coast origins.

Come in and enjoy a taste.

1220 Park Street, Paso Roblesin the newly completed Clock Tower Building

805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com

Thursday-Monday, Noon-7

Edward Sellers

Hand-craftedPaso Roblesred wines.

Come on bywhen you see

the Bear Flag fly

or give us a calland we will open.

1227 Park StreetSuite B

Paso Robles

805-238-4329

Bear Cave Cellars

Vihuela (vee-way-la)is a boutique winery

with a passion for

old-world Spanish guitarand a taste for

new world, artisan wine.

Each wine is craftedto express an elegant

balance of art and science thatwed love to share with you!

1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller William805-835-4304

Sunday & Monday 11-4Thursday through Saturday 11-8

Vihuela

TASTE WHAT DOWNTOWNHAS TO OFFER


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Winemakers Solicited for

10th Annual Fund RaiserWineries Sought to Compete for Winemakers Cookoff Honors

Event host, the Paso Robles Rotary Club, kicked off its campa

to sign up 30 Central Coast wineries to participate in its 10th ann

Winemakers Cookoff. The event features winemaker-chefs gril

their own culinary creations and pairing them with some of th

finest wines. Winemaker pairings will be served to 1,000 attendees

the participating wineries vie for both Peoples Choice and Judg

award recognition. This year, the cookoff will be held on Saturd

August 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Oaks Hot Springs Spa in P

Robles. All net proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit

Paso Robles Rotarys Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation, wh

awards college scholarships to area high-school seniors.

Beginning this year we will be promoting Make it a WinemakWeekend; encouraging participating wineries to offer event attend

discounts and special activities throughout the cookoff weekend. W

hope this promotion will have a win-win effect by enhancing

attendees Wine Country experience and generating new custom

and additional revenue for participating wineries, said Vicki Sil

the 2008 events winery chair.

Wineries interested in being part of this years Winemak

Cookoff or wishing additional information should contact Vicki Si

at (805) 239-5151. Attendee tickets are $75 per person. To purch

tickets or for more information, call 1-877-686-8564 (toll free)

visit the Cookoff on the web, www.winemakerscookoff.com.

Paso Robles Kruse Week 2008The City of Paso Robles has announced plans to launch a Mem

rial Day weekend event, Paso Robles Kruse Week 2008. The eve

will feature a live and internet auction of collector cars, enterta

ment, community events and more.

The five-day automotive-themed Kruse Week will kick off

Friday, May 23, with a car auction to be held at River Oaks H

Springs Spa. The auction launches a lively five days of entertainme

and activities.Kruse International is one of the worlds leading collector c

auction firms. Among other major sales, the Kruse family is noted

conducting the $41 million sellout of the famous William F. Harr

automotive collection in the mid-eighties.

Bringing Kruse to Paso Robles for this major event is an incre

ibly exciting prospect, said Estrella CEO, Dick Willhoit. We a

proud to help the City create a signature event setting a new standa

for Paso Robles.

For more informa tion, contact Paso Robles City Event Manag

Freda Berman at (805) 237-4134.


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Our vineyard has been in since thelate 80s. B & E Vineyard is a

small family owned winery.

We invite you come and taste ourwines in the B & E Saloon that

overlooks the vineyard.

Daily 11am-5pm10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles

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Fine Wine

Friendly Peo pleOpen Daily 11-54295 Union Road805-237-8884

www.riosecowine.com

FALCON NEST

VINEYARD & WINERYFamily owned and operated vineyard and wineryspecializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the trItalian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pt,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest passauces. Food available daily.

Open Daily 10am-7:30pm5185 Union Road, Paso Robles

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

Penman Springs Vineyard is an artisan wine farm de-dicated to producing the finest grapes possible. We growCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sarah, PetiteSarah and Muscat Blanc. A select portion of these grapes iscrafted into award winning table and dessert wines.

Taste the Art Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm (closed January)1985 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles

805-237-7959 | www.penmansprings.com

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STILL WATERSVINEYARDS

Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc andViognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacularviews from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.

Thursday-Monday 11-5pm2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles

805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

Enjoy the beauty of gentlyrolling hills in the

Paso Robles countrysideand discover some of thenewest and most excitingwineries on Californias

Central Coast.

If an afternoon of driving the picturesque

back roads of California in search of a truly

great little winery is your idea of a day

perfectly spent, then head toward Highway

41, east of Paso Robles and look for Chateau

Margene. You can then count yourself among

the lucky few who have found this oasis of

excellence and had the opportunity to enjoy

their fabulous Cabernet and Cabernet blends.

As they always completely sell out their 3000-

case production every year, joining one of

their three wine clubs is usually the only way to ensure that youll be

able to get more of their wines without the necessity of another road

trip. And you will want more.

Michael and Margene Mooney celebrated their first vintage in

1997. Their goal was to do one thing and do it well produce world-class Cabernet. They succeeded by employing a philosophy that few

business schools would promote. Low yield, labor intensive wine

making. With a mere five and a half acres of vineyard, the Mooneys

intentionally keep their tonnage at about two per acre, compared to

some larger winery operations that coax up to eight tons per acre out

of their vineyards. This gives each vine the opportunity to take full

advantage of the superior soil and growing conditions that the Paso

Robles Appellation offers. The emphasis is quality over quantity.

At Chateau Margene each grape cluster is hand picked and hand

sorted. The fruit is de-stemmed, whole berry, and gently dropped into

open-topped fermentation bins, then aged in French oak barrels for

over 24 months. The vineyard practices sustainable farming and onlya bare minimum of chemicals are used in the grape growing and wine-

making processes. These are thoroughly pampered grapes and the

result is phenomenally dark, fruit-forward wines. Says Michael

Mooney, We didnt enter into this with a mindset of growing a big,

commercial winemaking operation, but rather to create a small

boutique winery that focused on quality

was our dream to produce the best Caber

and Cabernet blends from the Paso Rob

Appellation. Making these wines is truly

passion.

The tasting room experience at Chat

Margene is in keeping with their philosop

of quality over quantity. The small tasting

is located right in the middle of the ba

room, but dont stay there. Wander out

their deck for one of the best tasting exp

ences to be had on the Central Coast. With the gentle sound of j

music wafting in the air and a stunning view of the tree-studded h

of Creston in front of you, there is no better spot than one of

comfy couches at Chateau Margene on a warm, fall day. If you

lucky enough to be sipping their amazing Bordeaux blend, BMelange, then you are truly enjoying a wine lovers perfect momen

Chateau Margene is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to f

Fridays by appointment only. They are located at 4385 La Panza Ro

off of Highway 41 East. Visit www.chateaumargene.com for m

information.

Chateau Margene A Destination for Wine Lover

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CASS VINEYARDS

Visit us at our caf style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhne

wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, pat and specialty

foods. Our Chefs Pantry offers an array of choices for an impromptu

picnic indoors or out. We also offer a lunch menu prepared by our

Chef Brandon McPartlan seven days a week.

Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6p7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles

805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margeneproduces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and

winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of thePaso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on th

deck or under the oaks.Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm

By advanced appointment on Fridays4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA

805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com


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Stop in at at Kenneth Volk Vineyards on April 19-20 for their

annual Open House. Enjoy current, newly released and library

wines with hors doeuvres, live music and more!

Ken Volks wines are a passion. They are certainly that for him, andthey tend to be for his regular customers, too. He puts a great deal of

passion into making them and the result is unique, fruit-forward wines

with extraordinary flavors that really show off their varietal and the

vineyard in which they were grown.

The Kenneth Volk Vineyards tasting room is, as its wines,

tasteful, simple and situated in a unique place, Tepusquet Canyon

in Santa Maria. The floors, the bar, the walls all wood, are sparsely

decorated with images of the Santa Maria bench growing area and a

north facing set of windows that reveal the undulating topography

of the land. A creek rolls right below the tasting room and wine-

making facility and a recent expansion allows customers to sit on

the patio relaxing with a taste of these beautiful wines.

Ken Volk himself can occasionally be seen in the tasting ro

pouring and talking about his wines. As proprietor and founder

reputation is as unique as his wines. Volks far-reaching influehas earned the accolades constantly paid to him by several gen

tions of winemakers now working on the Central Coast. As a wi

maker, Volks passion has always been the vineyard itself and

background in fruit science and the desire to grow better, m

tasteful, less synthesized fruit is what has driven him. Its proba

the thing that led him here for this area has some of the great vi

yards from which he has always purchased grapes.

Volks dedication has spilled over to this facility, too. Once

headquarters for the old Byron winery (the new Byron is next do

he rebuilt and refitted nearly the entire winery. He even brough

new presses and new crusher-destemmers that would help h

produce the wines he has become known for. Volk bought

winery and vineyard in 2004 from the Robert Mondavi Corpora

and immediately began to customize it to his specifications.

Kenneth Volk Vineyards Tasting Room is located at 5230 Tep

quet Road in Santa Maria, open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For m

information, call (805) 938-7896 or go to www.volkwines.com.

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Royal OaksLions Peak/Mission Meadow WineryMandolinaAlisal Cellars

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The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates the

arrival of spring and a new vintage. Excitement is high over the long-

weekend of activities that include the Vintners Visa passport to

tasting rooms, special events at wineries throughout the region and the

festival itself. The festival features fine wines, superb food, live music,

strolling entertainment, demonstrations and a silent auction, all in a

festive outdoor environment.

The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival attracts wine

lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet member vintners,

taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor

environment. The 2008 Vintners Festival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

on April 19 and will once again be celebrated at River Park in Lompoc.

The festival will feature the wines of the 100+ members of the asso-

ciation, live and lively music, a silent auction and Wine Country

cuisine by the areas finest chefs. And why not make a weekend out of

it, celebrating the arrival of spring and the beginning of the 2008vintage? The Vintners Visa is your four-day pass to twelve participating

wineries, each of whom are waiving tasting fees and might even

planning something special just for Visa holders. To fully take adv

tage of the weekend, get a combo ticket to visit tasting rooms

Friday, Sunday or Monday and enjoy the festival on Saturday.

To enjoy your visit to Wine Country and help keep the roads s

bus transportation will be offered to and from the festival from Sa

Barbara, Santa Maria and Solvang as well as a Designated Driver tick

which allows your DD to enjoy the festival ambiance, music

cuisine along with soft drinks and coffee.

The festival has grown in popularity and attendance over the ye

First held on the grounds of Mission Santa Ins in Solvang, the f

festival included 17 Vintners Association members pouring th

wines. With the 2007 Silver Jubilee, more than ninety wineries wil

joined by grower members of the association and more than two do

local restaurants and caterers. Live bands, wine-related exhibitions a

a silent auction to benefit local charities will round out the day.This closely coincides with the growth of the wine industry

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Santa Barbara County over the years, states Jim Fiolek, Executive

Director. Back when we held that first festival, there were fewer than

seven thousand acres of vineyards bearing fruit, and we were a rela-

tively unknown wine region. Now, we have recognition for the quality

of our wines worldwide, with over twenty-thousand acres of vineyards

planted within the County. But even as we grow in size and reputation,

there is still a small town, country atmosphere here. Great wines,

superb food and friendly people doesnt get any better than that!

Order tickets early to guarantee your spot, as the Vintners Festival

generally sells out!

Vintners Festival tickets are $75 per person. Vintners Visas - your

four-day pass to twelve tasting rooms are $35 per person. Combo

Ticket Vintners Festival ticket and Visa are $100 per person.

Vinters Festival Designated Driver tickets are $25 per person. Bus

tickets are $25 per person

Bus schedule: Santa Barbara: departs/returns Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort,

633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Board: 11:30 a.m.

Santa Maria: departs/returns Holiday Inn & Suites,

2100 No. Broadway Board 12:15 p.m.

Solvang: departs/returns Royal Scandinavian Inn,

400 Alisal Road Board 12 p.m.

You can purchase tickets online until Thursday, April 17th; tick

purchased before Friday, April 11th will be mailed to you; Fest

tickets purchased after April 11th will be held for you at the Will C

tent at the entrance to the event.

For more information, visit www.sbcountywines.com, send

email to [email protected] or call (805) 688-0881.

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##Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly 10-5

5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards P aso Robles Weekends

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

##Anglim Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6

740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X

##Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Closed Tu

739 12th St; 877-759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X

##B & E Vineyards Paso R ob les Fr-Su By

10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X

##Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By Appt. &

1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X

Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su

1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

##Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily

3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand San Miguel By

1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X

Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Daily

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Calcareous Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo

Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caparone Winery Paso Robles Daily

2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles

11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

##Cass Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X

##Castoro Cellars Templeton Daily

1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

##Cayucos Cellars Ca yuc os We-Su 11-5:30

131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X

Changala Winery Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By

422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X

##Chateau Margene Creston Sa-Su

4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X

Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su

249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Dai ly

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X

Clautiere Vineyard Paso Robles D aily

1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

##DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su

710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 11-6 X X

Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles

5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X

## Donati Family Vineyard Templeton Dai ly 11am-5pmCorner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X

Donatoni Winery Paso R obl es Sa-Su 12 -5

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X

Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X

Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles Dai ly3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

##Eberle Winery Paso Robles Daily3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X

##Edward Sellers Paso Robles Th-Mo1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X

##EOS Estate Winery Paso Robles Daily5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X

## Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles Dai ly5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

Firestone Vineyard Paso Paso Robles By2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X

Five Rivers Winery Paso Robles By8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt

Four Vines Winery Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X

Fralich Vineyard & Winery Te mpleton By ApptPrivate tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Garretson Wine Co. Paso Robles Daily2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X

Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

##Grey Wolf Cellars P aso Robles Daily2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

##Halter Ranch Vnyd Paso Robles Th-Mo8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

##Hansen Vineyard Templeton Daily5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X

Harmony Cellars Harmony Daily3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X

##Hearthstone Tasting Room Paso Robles1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805 237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6 X X

Hice Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5

Hug Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5

Hunt Cellars Paso Robles Daily2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X

###J Lohr Paso Robles Daily6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X

###J. Paul Rosilez Paso Robles Daily4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X

###J. Paul Rosilez Cambria Mo-Th Su 11-5

734 Main St, Ste C; 805-927-5110 Fr-Sa 11-7 X

Jack Creek Cellars Templeton By5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X

JanKris Winery Templeton Daily1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X

Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X

Kukkula Templeton By9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-42815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X

Lauras Vineyard Paso Robles Daily5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X

Le Cuvier Paso Robles By Appt,9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only

Linne Calodo Paso Robles Fr-Su3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X

Locatelli Winery P aso Robles Fr-Su8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X

Lone Madrone Paso Robles Daily2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X

Madison Cellars Paso Robles By4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X

Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-55725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X

Martin & Weyrich Paso Robles Su-Th 10-52610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X

McClean Vineyards Templeton By4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt

Meridian Vineyards Paso R ob les Dail y7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X

###Midlife Crisis Paso Robles Th-Mo1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X

Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Daily2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X

###Minassian-Young Paso Robles Fr-Su4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X

Moonstone Cellars Cambria Th-Mo801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X

NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Fr-Su3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X

Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X

###Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X


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###Orchid Hill Vineyard Paso Robles Dai ly

1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11-5:30 X X

Parkfield Vineyards San Miguel By

70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Paso Robles Daily

1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Too Paso Robles

2 020 Naci mi ento Lake Dr; 80 5-23 7-78 48 Fr-Su 1 1-5 X X

###Penman Springs Vineyard Paso Robles

1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

###Pianetta Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm

829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X

Pipestone Paso Robles Th-Mo

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X

Poalillo Vineyards Paso Robles By

18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt

Pretty-Smith San Miguel Fr-Su13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X

Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles We-Su

1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X

Rainbows End Winery San Mi guel By

8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X

###Rio Seco Paso Robles Daily

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X

RiverStar Vineyards Cayucos Fr-Su

36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X

RN Estate Winery Paso Robles By

7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt

###Robert Hall Paso Robles Daily

3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X

Rotta Winery Paso Robles Daily

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X

###Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton Th-Su

8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X

San Marcos Creek Vineyard Paso Robles

7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X

Scott Aaron Templeton Sa-Su

422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X

# Sculpterra Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5

5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X

###Silver Horse San Miguel Fr-Mo

2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X

##Silver Stone Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7

827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X

Skyhawk Lane San Miguel By

1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt

Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles Fr 12-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

Stephens Cellar Templeton By

7 575 Yo rk Mountai n Rd; 8 05-238 -2 41 2 Appt X X

###Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Mo

2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X

Summerwood Paso Robles Daily2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X

###Sylvester Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X

Tablas Creek Paso Robles Daily

9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

Terry Hoage Paso Robles By

870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

Thunderbolt Junction Paso Robles Fr-Su

2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X

Tolo Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Mo

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X

Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Venteux Vineyards Templeton Fr-Su

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X

Victor Hugo Winery Templeton By

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

###Vihuela Winery Pa so Roble s T h-Sa 11-81307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X

Villicana Winery Paso Robles Th-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X

###Vina Robles Paso Robles Daily

3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X

VinFuzion Paso Robles We-Su2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X

Vista Del Rey Paso Robles Su 11-57340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X

Whalebone Winery Paso Robles Daily8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-4:30 X

Wild Coyote Winery Paso Ro bl es Dai ly3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X

Wild Horse Winery Templeton Daily

1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X

###Windward Vineyard Paso Robles Da il y138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X

York Mountain Templeton Daily7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X

Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X

ZinAlley Templeton Fr-Su3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X

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###Pozo Valley Santa Margarita Fr-Su2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X

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Alapay Cellars Avila Beach Daily415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X

Aron Hill Vineyards Morro Bay Th-Su845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X

###Baileyana Vineyard San Luis ObispoDaily5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X

Barnwood Winery Arroyo Grande Daily453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X

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Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo Fr-Su

831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

###Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily

2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X

Domaine Alfred San Lui s Ob ispo Dail y

7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X

Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo Daily

2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X

Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily

1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X

Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X

###Laetitia Vineyard Arroyo Grande Dail y

453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X

Morovino Avila Beach Th-Mo

550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X

Ortman Family San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

3080 Bidd le Ra nch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X

Per Bacco Cellars San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X

Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo

6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande

591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5

##Salisbury Vineyards Avila Valley Dai ly

6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X

Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily

3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X

Sextant Wines San Luis Obis po D aily

3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars San Luis Obispo

2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X

##Tangent Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X

##Talley Vineyards Arroyo Grande Daily

3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X

Taste San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9

1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X

##Tolosa Winery San Luis Obispo Daily

4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X

#Wood Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X

Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo Th-Su

6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X

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Addamo Estate Vineyards Orcutt Tu-Su

400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X

Bedford Thompson Los Alamos Daily

448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X

Byron Vineyard Santa Maria By

5 25 0 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 77 0 Appt

Cambria Winery Santa Maria Daily

5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X

Chimere Santa Maria By

217 North Russ ell; 805-310-1148 Ap pt

Costa de Oro Santa Maria Daily

1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X

Cottonwood Canyon Santa Maria Dai ly

3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X

Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily

5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X

Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily


Firestone Vineyard Los Olivos Daily

5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X

Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily


IO Vineyards Santa Maria By

5 25 0 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 77 0 Appt

##KennethVolk Vineyards Santa Maria Daily

5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X

Koehler Los Olivos Daily


Labyrinth at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

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Central Coast Edition - April 2,2008

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