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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH AUGUST 2013 | ISSUE 8, VOLUM

FEATURES REGULARSWINE REGIONS63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

26 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 27West Side Wineries: Mondo Cellars, 19

Pleasant Valley Wineries, 29

Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 32

34 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 35Solvang Wineries: Sort Tis Out Cellars, 40

Los Alamos: Bell Street Farm, 42

Foxen Canyon Wineries:

Zaca Mesa, 43; Ranco Sisquoc, 44

Santa Maria Valley: Costa de Oro, 46

Los Olivos Wineries: Cinque Stelle, 48;

Coquelicot, 50; Los Olivos Tasting Room, 51

Lompoc Wine Getto: Josep Blair Wines, 52

Santa Barbara: Corks and Crowns, 53

16 | ON THE COVER: LAETITIA WINERYTree Sparkling Decades

18 | COGHLAN VINEYARD & JEWELERS

20 | WINE COUNTRY DININGViking Garden Restaurant, 21

22 | LINCOURT VINEYARDSAttention to Detail

24 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: JADA VINEYARDDavid Galzignato

28 | SUNSET SAVOR THE CENTRAL COAST

30 | PREFERRED TASTING ROOM:Villa San-Juliette

31 | PERFECT PAIRS:Clautiere Vineyard

36 | AVANT TAPAS & WINE BAR

38 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: ARCADIAN WINERYJoe Davis

37 | LORING WINE COMPANYNew Tasting Room Opens in Buellton

39 | SOLVANGS THIRD WEDNESDAYS

8 | WINEOLOGYby Len NapolitanoWic wines are best for barbecues?

10 | WINE GROWING DECISIONS by Jos SteinWats in a Name? Sustainable,

Organic& BiodynamicDefined

12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTSSan Luis Obispo County, 12Santa Barbara County, 14

Ventura County, 15

20 | DINING DIRECTORY

54 | VARIETALS CHARTSan Luis Obispo County, 54-55Santa Barbara County, 56-57

58 | WINERY LISTINGSPaso Robles, 58; San Luis Obispo, 60Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 60Los Alamos, 61; Los Olivos, 61Lompoc/Buellton, 61Solvang, 62; Santa Ynez, 62Santa Barbara, 62; Ventura County, 62

62 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS

63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

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A new book from a California wine columnist and former wine

specialist on TVs Fine Living Network cuts through a web of peculiar

wine terminology and complex subjects with explanations that get to

the point quickly and clearly.

In Nose, Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand ($14.99print, $6.99 ebook; Wineology Press, July 2013), author Len

Napolitano reveals wine in an informal, question-and-answer format

while recounting with sincerity and whimsy his personal experiences

as a self-conscious amateur who transitioned to practical wine

professional. Napolitano builds

confidence in wine beginners by fitting a

bounty of useful information into 50

concise answers to common wine

questions and concluding each chapterwith enlightening, hands-on wine tasting

exercises to do at home.

With four out of five wine drinkers

saying they want to learn more about

wine, this timely and practical guide

acquaints novices to new possibilities for

joyful experiences in socializing, dining,

and everyday living with wine. From

learning the basics to exploring the fine

points of a great wine, Nose, Legs, Body! helps wine beginners:

Strengthen their passion for wine by knowing its most pertinent

terms, processes, and styles Gain confidence in making wine selections, whether at restauran

stores, or online

Enhance their wine and food pairing experiences

Learn wine subtleties through experiential suggestions

Nose Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand

($14.99; $6.99 as ebook, ISBN 978-0-9893087-1-7) is available in

both print and digital formats through Amazon and other online

bookstores. The author signs copies ordered directly from the boo

website: www.wineology.com. Check out the book blog at

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BY LEN NAPOLITANO

Summer grilling triggers two very different types of wine in mymind: First, there are the crisp, dry or semi-dry, white and ros winesthat really satisfy when served very chilled. You may not think of

wine as necessarily a thirst quencher, but a refreshing white wine, like

Pinot Grigio, and some dry ros wines can be quite refreshing.The other wine style that comes to mind for a barbecue is richly

flavored reds like Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The reason is

because of barbecue sauce that usually smothers grilled chicken orribs. I like the combination of the sweet and spicy flavor in the sauce

with the full body and rich, dark fruitiness of these wines.

Ive long been a big fan of Syrah but I have also grown pretty fondof the Petite Sirah as well. Both wines have an exotic black fruitiness

with a spicy edge but the Petite Sirah has an additional boldness to it

that can be jarring in a good way. Red Zinfandel also delivers a spicyfruit flavor that lends itself to summer grilling. Just keep in mind that

these full-bodied red wines tend to come with higher alcohol levelsthan white wines and even many other red wines.

Of course, when it comes to wine and food I always state that ypersonal preference takes precedent over any suggestions I make. you only drink Merlot, for example, then thats what you should

drink with barbecue. But, if youre in the mood to explore, try one

these alternatives.As I have mentioned in the past, Pinot Noir is a good wine to s

when you need to satisfy many different palates even at a barbecu

Its the perfect red wine if you are looking for something safe nottoo light, not too big. It can handle grilled fish as well as mild red

meats served without rich sauces. Another is Beaujolais from Fran

It is even light enough to go with summer salads (and can even beserved slightly chilled) and filled with bright, cherry-like fruit. Gre

without food, too.

Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand,

a quick and easy guide for the wine beginner. The book is available at bookstores, online and at

wineology.com. Follow Len on Twitter: @wineologist and visit his blog: noselegsbody.com.

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Its a question which bedevils even longtime wine and wine tradeinsiders: what really is the difference between the terms sustainable,organic and biodynamic? And do the distinctions matter at all?

Whats really being asked, in my opinion, is how much is marketing

magic and how much is winegrowing truth, how much is it everyonedrinking from the same grapeaid, and how much is it a reflection of

the realities of commercial wine production? Its a mixture of all of

the above, of course!Everyone, perhaps, by now understands what organic means in

terms of not using chemicals or ecologically disruptive practices, butin the context of wine, it gets a lot trickier, especially for small

wineries, which is why there are way more wines labeled Made with

Organic Grapes than straight up organic wines. It is considerablyeasier to get certification showing that the organic-ness of the

grapes, derived through the grower, is preserved through the

winemaking than to get a winery or wine certified as wholly organic.It is not impossible, but it is costly and leaves little room for error in

the cellar. Among a number of technical issues, there is an absolute

limit on sulfite usage, which knocks out most commercial winesbecause of the larger batch process in which they are produced and

the necessity to have preservation of the wines in the cellar, oncebottled, and while on store shelves and wine racks.

Going this one better, biodynamic, as Nigel Tufnel would have

said, puts organic on eleven. Based on the writings of Rudolf Stein

proponents of this agricultural philosophy argue for integrative

methods akin to organic practices but also root those strategies wit

a system of nature-based energy wherein the goal is to recharge th

land ecologically and spiritually; and there is a certification agency

Demeter, whose imprenteur producers must receive in order for th

labels to legally proclaim the wines biodynamic. While a number o

very high-end producers in the United States and internationally

winegrow according to these principles, it is expensive and time-

consuming, which is why it remains as a smaller niche in the largewine world. Are biodynamic wines better? Taste is in the tongue

the imbiber.

So, where, then, does sustainable fit into this discussion? Its

least rigorous but the most honest in terms of the kinds of

compromises winegrowers often have to make. While there is a se

proscribed Lodi Rules, and there are other sustainable certificatio

too, much is self-assessed and self-reported agriculture. More

importantly, the sustainable growers I know will say they are

essentially farming organically or biodynamically all the time, but

they withhold their vineyards from both the costs of certification or

due to accidental exposure, re-certification and from the potential

losses of being hard hit by, for example, a pest they are unable toeradicate except through commercially-necessary, non-organic

practices. It is far easier to discuss these options when it is not the

potential loss of your crop or vines; sustainable winegrowing

forthrightly says commerce and stewardship can go hand in hand

through integrative processes like composting and natural

fermentations rather than the alternatives: unnecessary chemical u

or working against the land in the production process.

As you can see, the potential for these terms to be meaningful r

with consumer understanding and willingness to ask questions.

Since sustainable, in particular, is a much more wide-open term, it

behooves the interested wine lover to ask questions about how the

grapes are grown and what terms are or are not used on theproducers labels. Youll often find that the absences have little to d

with actual winegrowing processes at all and more often than not

result from decisions necessary to keep the winery in business. If

nothing else, your next conversation with a winemaker should be

much more engaging since these are the issues shes really thinking

about behind that smile. Enjoy!

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BY JOSh STEIN

Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for more than a decade, and, in addition to being owner/winem

of the Stein Family Wine Group, which produces a nationally and internationally distributed portfolio of wine bra

and donates 5% of its sales to the children of wineworkers in the form of college scholarships and support funds, he

regularly consults for wineries and organizations throughout the North Bay and Coast via their subsidiaries, Discr

Wine Support Services and SF-Integrated Vineyard Management.

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BY ChARLES NEAVE

Do not be intimidated for any reason. That is rule number one

(and there are very few real rules after that). For the most part, going

wine tasting is about the easiest thing in the world, especially here inCalifornia where wineries and tasting rooms abound. You can find

wineries specializing in red wines of all types, those that are famous

for their white wines and others who pour sparkling wine. It is a

matter of doing a little research and planning your day. Most tasting

rooms open around 10 a.m. and close between 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Before you start off pack a few essentials:Water (plenty of

water) and something to snack on crackers or a baguette. Many

wineries have picnic areas and there are plenty of delis and bakeries

that can make up a lunch for you, or make your own. Which brings

us to eating and drinking, the kind that doesnt directly involve wine.

Be sure to nibble during the day and make sure you make time

for lunch. Two tips: drink at least twice as much water as you do

wine, and remember that you dont have to drink everything poured

into your glass. There is a reason tasting bars have dump buckets and

a pitcher of water to wash out your glass.

That said, here are some tips that have proven to be helpful and

are designed to help make the sensory adventure of wine tasting all

the more enjoyable.

Dont be afraid to ask questions. Time and time again I have

heard knowledgeable winery workers say that there is no such thing

as a stupid question, and they mean that.

You can drink what you want, in the order you want. If you

only like reds, say so; if you dont like sweet wines, speak up. But theidea of starting with whites, then going on to reds and then sweet

wines is a good guide.

Zinfandel is red. I am sure you know that but it never hurts to

remind everyone.

If there is a particular wine you want to try and it is not on

the list, ask. There might be a bottle around that was opened for a

trade tasting or by the winemaker. Most tasting rooms are happy to

pour a little if you show enthusiasm.

If you plan to take wine home with you, either in the car or on a

plane, buy a cardboard box with Styrofoam wine inserts. Fill it

during the day and this keeps wine from rolling around in the trunk.Check out the smaller wineries. It is a revelation.

Take notes on the wines you most enjoyed.

Take advantage of tours when the winery offers them, but keep

in mind that they take anywhere from 20 minutes to well over an

hour, so one a day is plenty.

Buy wines that you can only find at the winery. These often

include smaller (375 ml) bottles of limited production Ports or

dessert wines. Dont buy a wine you can get at a supermarket back

home. Youll pay more, and besides, whats the point?

Look for tasting rooms in towns. Many of these are cooperative

tasting rooms, where in one place you might find wines from a doz

or more small-to-medium premium producers. They are scattered

throughout the area and more are opening all the time.

Dont give too much thought to ratings and vintages. Its like

art: if you like it, its a good wine. It is as simple as that.

Remember that you dont have to do the driving. It takes no

more than a phone call to rent anything from a Town Car or restor

classic convertible to stretch limos and a 20-passenger bus. All hav

drivers that will stow your wine for you and the local companies

know the area. As to taking that wine home, ten people sharing on

of those impossibly long limousines is fine and fun, but if you all

plan to buy a couple of cases the trunk which is no bigger than a

normal luxury cars is going to fill up fast and youre going to finyourself filling the interior floor with boxes and using cases of

Cabernet as footrest.

Tell the transportation company what you have in mind and lis

to their advice. They know the territory and the people and

personalities.

Know your limits. If you get close to it let others taste and you

can listen. It beats ending the day in a blur, and if need be calling

taxi is cheaper than the alternative.

And if at a seated tasting, dont be afraid to leave a gratuity.

more than worth the five or ten dollars to get wisdom and wine

and a great time.

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Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips

Explore te amazing outdoor world of te Central Coast Outdoors. Ten unique day

trips, including bicycling te legendary Pacific Coast higway, iking Big Sur and

kayaking among te profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. All trips include necessary

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ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers

In appreciation for all te dedication of scool district personnel. Stop by te

tasting room for appy our specials. 3:30-7pm, 25% discounts off all bottles and

$2.50 off any wine by te glass! www.pantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Winemakers Choice Night at Phantom Rivers

5-7pm, www.pantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

Farm fres produce & flowers, art sow and live entertainment in te Arroyo

Grande City hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branc Street. 12-2:30pm

www.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250

ONGOING SUNDAYSArroyo Grande Summer Concert SeriesRelax and enjoy free outdoor Sunday summer concerts wit food, drinks and icecream available. Explore te istoric downtown of Arroyo Grande wile visitinglocal sops and museums. www.arroyograndevillage.org August 12: Strata-Tones August 26: First Friday Gang September 9: Cafe Musique

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!

Te Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Sow is a live performance tat involves tewole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm, Invent a brand new

flavor and watc it being made. www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068

ONGOING

Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers

Te first Friday of every mont join Jon & Linda for teir Winemakers Coice

tasting. Jon will be pouring is favorites (or mention wat you like and were

sure e will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.pantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

AUGUST 3Picnic in the Vineyard at Talley VineyardsTey invite club members to join tem for a picnic in te Vineyard. Tis relaxingafternoon will feature a delicious meal served family style among te vines ofteir estate vineyard. Enjoy a variety of Talley Vineyards wines paired witsummer salads and specialties from te grill. Reservations required. $6012-2:30pm, 805-489-0446 x20, www.talleyvineyards.com

AUGUST 11

Central Coast Chili Festival & Cook-Off at Biddle ParkCuck Wagoncompetition, judged by event participants. Restaurants and oterfood service organizations can compete in te Red Cili, Vegetarian Cili and CiliVerde, divisions but te cili must be prepared in advance in a San Luis ObsipoCounty healt Dept. approved facility and brougt to te event. Winners receiveplaques. $35 to enter. Five Cili Tastings ($5 for additional 10 tastings), Live Enter-tainment, Wild West Demonstrations. $5, cildren under 12 free, 11am-5pm,www.centralcoastcilicallenge.org

AUGUST 24Annual Grape Stompat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryIt's tat time of year again! harvest as nearly started and tey would like toinvite you out to get into teir Coquard presses and stomp some grapes wit us!Stomping will be from 11am-1pm, but te fun doesn't stop tere! Tey will avelive music from 1-4pm and food available for purcase from te wonderful Paci-fica Catering Food Truck, grab a bottle and ang out! 11am-5pmwww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 24

Pinot Release Day at Talley VineyardsCelebrate te release of teir 2011 Pinot Noirs wit tastings and so muc more!10:30am-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com

SEPTEMBER 27-2876th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

Tis community event is always a crowd-pleaser, wit everyting from parades topie eating contests. Te harvest Festival serves as a tribute to agriculture,Arroyo Grande's leading industry. Tis festival focuses on te local non-profit

organizations tat serve te community. Bring te wole family for all of teweekend festivities. www.agarvestfestival.com

AVILA BEACH

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Avila Beach Farmers' MarketFres Produce, Food Boots, Entertainment, Family Fun.4-8pm, www.avilabeac.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST

Alapay "Avila Baywatch" Sunset CruiseTis will be teir 6t year of doing tis wonderful and fun event rigt ere in teAvila Bay! Experience Avila Beac from te calm waters of te bay, wile enjoyingappetizers, live music wit Steve Meyer, and plenty of Alapay wine. Always a sell-out, and limited to just 44 people per cruise, so mark your calendars and be sureto sign up early! Port San Luis, Avila Beac, $70 (per cruise), 6:30-8:30pm, 805-595-2632 or email [email protected]. Friday, August 16 (Scott's birtday)

Friday, August 30 (Labor Day Weekend)SEPTEMBER 14

Catch of the Central Coast

A Central Coast exclusive! Guests will dine on a multi coursed gourmet seafood

dinner wit artisan accompaniments complete wit wine pairings and finises.

Silent and live auction and live entertainment. Avila Beac Gold Club. 6pm

805-595-7280, w ww.centralcoastaquarium.com

SEPTEMBER 21

Alapay Cellar's Winemaker Dinnerat Point San Luis Avila Lighthouse

You don't want to miss tis on e! Tis year, for te first time ever, tey will beolding teir next winemaker dinner at te istoric Point San Luis Ligtouse inAvila. Transportation to te ligtouse will be provided by Point San Luis in acarming, old world trolley. Enjoy a delicious 4-course meal paired wit teiraward winning wine. Teir wonderful guitarist, Steve Myers, will als o be tereplaying teir favorite tunes. You're sure to ave a good time eating, drinking,dancing and touring tis istoric landmark. Seating is limited. $110

(805) 595-2632, email [email protected], 5:45-9pm www.alapaycellars.com

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER

2013 Cambria Scarecrow Festival

During October, te most artistic, creative and lively scarecrows will line testreets of Cambria's East & West Villages & Moonstone Beac.805-909-9000 or Sue at 805-927-2597, www.cambriascarecrows.com

AUGUST 10Pianetta Winery Papagallo Wine Pairing Cruise

Papagallo cruises on August 10! Cef Leonard Gentieu will be preparing 5 foodcourses to pair wit 5 of teir award winning wines as tey set sail on a 3 ourtour in te arbor. 1-4pm, $95pp; $85/members, 805-226-4005805-226-4005, w ww.Pianettawinery.com

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2Summer Art in the Park

Vendors display a variety of arts and crafts in Morro Bay Park.

Morro Bay Art Association 805-772-2504AUGUST 3 -SEPTEMBER 2

Labor Day Weekend Peddler's Faire

Take a stroll along te many vendors selling antiques, omemade products, fleamarket items, cloting, jewelry and more. Bring an appetite too, weter youcoose to satisfy it wit delectables from visiting vendors or some of Cayucos'great eateries. 7am-4pm, Cayucos Creek Lot (between hardie Park and Ocean Ave.,www.cayucoscamber.com

SEPTEMBER 14-157th Annual Morro Bay

Avocado & Margarita Festival

Enjoy te best California Avocados in all variations of culinary deligts as well asrefresing margaritas, beer, local wines, specialty foods, live entertainment, artsand crafts vendors & te beautiful Embarcadero.You could win a years supply ofavocados! $2 per person, 10:30am-7pm Saturday, 10:30am-4pmSunday, 714 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, www.avomargfest.com

SEPTEMBER 6-7

Dahlia Daze at Morro Bay Veteran's Hall

Stop and smell te dalias at te Dalia Daze! Enjoy wine and ceeand demonstrations by experts on dalias, te official flower of MoVets hall, Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, www.morrobay.org

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ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS

First Fridays Sip-N-Sing at Doce Roble

Join teir staff at Doce Robles Winery te first Friday of every montkaraoke, sippin and sunsets. Enjoy wines by te glass at only $5 or partisan ceeses and locally cured meats for just $10. Enjoy sipping omany delicious wines next to te vineyards. Wines will be sold by tte bottle. Sing and sip into te sunsets. 5:30-8pm, www.docerobl227-4766

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Train Wreck Fridays At Pomar Junctio

Relax and unwind from a stressful week wit Pomar Junction winePulled Pork Sandwices available for purcase. Wines available to pbottle or glass. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over te vineyard and rollinpicturesque views. Event is complimentary to Parlour Club membegeneral, 5:30-8:30pm, www.pomarjunction.com August 16: Nortern Strangers September 20: Trut About Seafood October 18: Blimp Pilots

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Pinot Noir Blending Seminar

at Wild Horse Winery

Templeton Learn te a rt of blending wine. Experience first and w

winemaker is all about. Sample Pinot Noirs from te Central Coast A

wat terroir truly means. Eac par ticipant creates teir own blend t

$50, $35/wine club. By appointment 11am or 2pm, Limit 10

www.wildorsewinery.com, RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15


Patio Food Pairings at Opolo Vineyard

Join tem on te patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from teir woo

oven, sandwices or sample an array of sausages, all paired wit ex

wines. Ceers! www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery

VIP Tastings by appointment, $25, Complimentary cave tours every

www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607

ONGOING

Art Show at Castoro Cellars

A different artist montly. www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725

ONGOING

Lazy Locals Concerts at Castoro Cell

Picnics welcome. Lawn cairs & blankets encouraged. Kick back in t

enjoy te fun. Castoro Cellars Wine will be available for purcase. 1

www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725

ONGOING

Live Music on the Patio

at Niner Wine Estates

1-4pm, www.ninerwine.com, 805-239-2233

ONGOING

2013 Friday Fte at Silver Horse WineFriday Fte is our montly event eld in te Silver horse Winery GaWinemaker, Stepen Kroener, and is staff will prepare gourmet faenjoy wile listening to great music and tasting fantastic wines. Fegreat way to start off your weekend wit a bang! Bring your lawn cfriends and your appetite. 5:30-8:30pm, $10-$15, 805-467-WINEwww.silverorse.com August 23 - Gypsy All Stars September 13 - Susan Cumly & Side Roads October 18 - Te Typsy Gypsies

ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH AUGUST

Live Music Saturdays

at Broken Earth Winery

Every Saturday from June 1 to August 31 tey will be aving music tasting room. Wine for sale by te glass or bottle. 1-5pm, Complim805-239-2562, ww w.brokeneartwinery.com

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ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBERPaso Summer Concert Seriesat Calcareous Vineyard

Rock out on top of te world at te Calcareous Summer Concert Series. Guestscan indulge in wine by te glass or bottle as well as Food & Wine Pairings.6-9pm, $15 per person, 805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com August 31: Jann Klose Mosaic September 21: Brad Wilson Live

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Summer Sunset Concert at Pear ValleyJoin tem for tis complimentary concert on teir patio. Bring a picnic andenjoy te scenery. Pear Valley wine available for purcase by te glass or bottle.5:30-8:30pm, 805-237-2861, www.pearvalley.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Winemaker Wednesdays at the Paso Wine Centre

6-9pm, $12/wine fligt, additional $12/food pairing

www.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Live Music at the Paso Wine Centre

8-10pm, free, www.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Live Music at Sculpterra

Live entertainment sponsored by "S ongwriters At Play."

1-4pm, free, www.sculpterra.com

ONGOINGGo Ballooning

Enjoy incredible views of te wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San

Miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per our from an altitude of

a few feet up to several tousand feet above te ground. 1-4 passengers per

trip. Weater permitting. Call for reservations. ww w.sloballoon.com

805-458-1530

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYSaturday Live at Vina RoblesEvery oter Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit backand enjoy live music - all wile savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines.Wine for purcase & tastings available. Complimentary, 1-4pmwww.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYSunday Brunch at Veris CellarsCatered brunc & bottomless mimosas. Templeton, 11am-2pm, $25$18/witout mimosas, www.veriscellars.com, 805-434-0319

ONGOING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine-Train Excursions

Te excursions include a trip up te Cuesta Grade to Paso Robles on Amtrak's

Coast Starligt, complimentary wine tasting, ligt lunc snacks, rail istory and

a private bus trip down to San Luis Obispo. Te winter excursions begin and end

at Anglim Winery in te istorical Soutern Pacific Depot next to te Paso

Robles Amtrak Station.

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14Blending Parties at Red Soles Winery

Come join your fellow Red Soles wine lovers as tey complete for te ClubMembers Blend. Meet down at te Barrel Room, were tey ave tables readyto go wit unmarked bottles of wine, beakers, notepads and pens. It is up toyou and your team to create your favorite blend and ope tat it wins it all!Bring your discriminating palate and your clever foot and soe names too! Wellbe serving a gourmet lunc to elp you power troug your session. RSVPrequired. www.redsoleswinery.com, and most versatile ceeses. 5pm, $ 75

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Cooking Class: Bacon Basicswith Chef Maegen Loring at Niner Wine

In tis ands-on cooking class, students will join San Luis Obispo Cef MaegenLoring for an unforgettable culinary journey were every recipe calls for a littlebacon! Bacon isn't just for breakfast, silly. Tere are many applications forbacon tat go beyond te traditional bacon and eggs for breakfast. Studentswill learn ow to utilize America's favorite breakfast food to add incredibleflavor in upscale lunc and dinner recipes. From pork belly to pancetta, smokedbacon and cured bacon, students will learn te difference between tese cutsof meat, ow tey are cured and wat is te best application for eac. Learnte basics of cooking wit bacon in tis incredibly fun cooking class at NinerWine Estates! At te end of te class, students will sit down to enjoy an inti-mate, family-style meal were eac course is paired perfectly wit Niner WineEstates wines. 11am-3pm, $155, $124/CLUB 9 and $116.25/CLUB 9 Onyxmembers. Reservations are required. 805-239-2233, www.ninerwine.com

AUGUST 3

SLOFolks Outdoor Concert: Oliver Mtukudzi

& the Black Spirits at Castoro Cellars

Get ready to get up and dance wit tis Zimbabwean musician and is awardwinning band. Performing wit is band te Black Spirits Oliver Mtukudzi aswritten and performed some of te most eart rending music against atredand violence. he as composed music appealing for restraint, for toler-ancemusic about self-discipline and peace among te people of te world.his music as continued to touc people in many different ways, guiding and

stirring past generations in te same manner te compositions will impact onte future. Tis is an outdoor sow. Some seating provided but you arewelcome to bring a low back cair. Dinner for purcase by Tomas hillOrganics. 7pm, $25, w ww.castorocellars.com

AUGUST 3

Wine and Music Fest at Mondo Cellars

A benefit event for Almond Acres Carter Academy. Terry Furlong, formermember of te Grass Roots, Acoustify, Out of te Blue, Te Locke Broter andSean Locke. Catering by Mamas Meatball serving fres Pizza, Salads and Pasta.$15, $10 members, 12-7pm, www.mondocellars.com

AUGUST 6

Paso Robles Inn and Steakhouse

Summer Wine and Tapas

Join te Steakouse for an intimate evening of Wine and Tapas wit hopeFamily Wines. Meet te featured winemaker, learn about te local winery andenjoy delicious pairings.$18, 5-7pm, 805-238-2660, www.pasoroblesinn.com

AUGUST 9Blending Party

at Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery

heartstone Estates will be osting a blending series to be enjoyed at tetasting room tis summer. If you missed out on blending secrets from wine-maker Paul Ayers during our spring series, ten you now ave your cance toparticipate. Contact te tasting room to RSVP. $40/couple, $32/wine clubcouple, 4:30-6:30pm, 805-238-2544, www.eartstonevineyard.com

AUGUST 10

Paso Robles Winemaker Cook-Off

Over te past 12 years, te Winemakers' Cookoff as raised more tan$350,000 for local yout scolarsips. In 2010, te Rotary's Foundationawarded $30,000 in ig-scool senior scolarsips. Your support will ensuretat te Rotary Club and te Cookoffs' dedication to iger education. Teexceptional winemakers of Paso Robles very generously donate teir time,wine, food, staff and culinary expertise to make tis event truly memorable.Part of te fun and excitement as Cookoff wineries vying for coveted tePeople's Coice' and Judges' Coice' awards. Te competition is expected to bemore intense tan ever to influence voting by attendees and celebrity judges.Enjoy coice wine and excellent food prepared by some of te best winemakersin te Paso Robles Appellation. Tickle your tastebuds, listen to live music andave a great time wile benefiting local ig-scool seniors. Come join temfor tis unique, must-attend event. 6pm, winemakerscookoff.com

AUGUST 10

Clayhouse Schoolhouse: Sensory Evaluation

at Clayhouse Wines

Improve your critical tasting abilities & learn basic aspects of sensory evalua-tion often overlooked in most wine tastings. Teir resident Certified Sommelier,Stacey Burkman, will guide you troug tis class. Study te differentcomponents of wine appearance, aroma & flavor. $25, $15/Wine Club11am-12pm, 805-238-7055, www.clayousewines.com

AUGUST 11

Burger Sunday at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

Summer is in full swing and tey invite you to enjoy it wit tem! Come on

Sunday for an afternoon of wine, music, and crazy delicious food! 12-3pm$10/gourmet burger plate, 805-227-4191, w ww.altacolinawine.com

AUGUST 11

Picture Perfect Sunday, Music - Rewined

at Still Waters Vineyards

Join tem for anoter perfect summer day in te olive grove. Rewined, Rolfeand Emily, will be playing teir country-rock favorites. Definitely a must-seeacoustic duo. Bring a lawn cair or a blanket and enjoy a Picture Perfect Sundaywit tem. Wine and food available. 1-4pm, complimentary, 805-237-9231www.stillwatersvineyards.com

AUGUST 17

Educational Wine Seminar in the Cavern

at Robert Hall winery

Join tem for an exclusive, educational wine seminar in teir wine cavern,exploring Robert hall wines. Te event starts at 11am and includes lunc.$25 Seating is limited, 805-239-1616, www.robertallwinery.com

AUGUST 17

J. Lohr Wine Club Annual Hilltop Barbecu

If youre up for some relaxation and fun, join tem in te hilltop Vineyardte Paso Robles Wine Trolley tis summer! Tey will be firing up te grill atreating teir guests to teir scrumptious grilled dinner featuring Cef J.DFamous Grilled Cicken wit Super-Secret Seasoning and 28 Day Dry-AgeEye Steaks fres off te oak barbecue. hearty barbecue food, great J. Lorwines and entertainment are a sure ting! Reservations are required; 2 gumaximum per club membersip. 5:30-8pm, $50 members, $60, 805-239-

email [email protected], ww w.jlor.comAUGUST 17

Wine Club Exclusive Blending Session

at Calcareous Vineyard

Come learn te art of blending from winemaker, Jason Joyce, and make yown blend to be judged by te winemakers. You will enjoy a lunc togetafter all your ard work! Complimentary, 10am, RSVP [email protected], 805-239-0289, ww w.castorocellars.com

AUGUST 17

The Tenth Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival

Bring te family for a day of Olive Inspired Fun! Free Olive Oil and Olive prsampling. Producers from all over California. Culinary Row serving great fWine & Beer Tasting. Open Olive Dis Cooking Contest. Free Olive Oil Ice Cr10am-5pm, ww w.pasoroblesolivefestival.com

AUGUST 17

Mozzarella Making Classes at Le Vigne Winery

Join Le Vigne Winery & Di Stefano Ceese Maker Mimmo Bruno for a fun &informative class on making Fres Mozzarella & Burrata. Space is very limso RSVP's are mandatory. Only te first 25 people to RSVP will be able toattend. 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, $30pp, $20/la famiglia, 805-227-4000www.levignewinery.com

AUGUST 17

Western Dinner and a Movie at Oso Libre Winery

Dinner and a movie under te stars in our vineyard. 5-9pm, 805-238-3378www.osolibre.com

AUGUST 17

Midsummer's Dinner at Croad Vineyards

Enjoy a blend of BBQ, ome cooking and Kiwi ospitality as tey pair teidelicious creations wit only te best wine from Croad Vineyards! 6-9pm $55/wine club members, 805-226-9899, www.croadvineyards.com

AUGUST 17

Evening Under the Stars at Pasolivo Olive Oil

An evening under te stars at te award winning Pasolivo Olive Ranc. Enfour course prix fixe meal, wit eac course paired wit one of our uniqueoils. Wile ere, experience live music, guest olive oil expert and some of finest wines. Space is Limited. 6:30-10pm, $100, 805-227-0186www.pasolivo.com

AUGUST 17-18

Backstage Barrel Weekend

with the 46 West Wineries

Tis is your opportunity to go "backstage" at te 46 West Wineries. Meetwinemakers, sample wines straigt from te barrel, buy futures of yourfavorites. Purcase a Backstage Barrel Pass for $20, wic includes your BPass and a commemorative wine glass and you are entitled to Barrel Tastparticipating 46 West Wineries all weekend long.www.paso46westwineries.com

AUGUST 20

Summer Wine and Tapas at Paso Robles

and Steakhouse

Join te Steakouse for an intimate evening of Wine and Tapas wit TobinJames. Meet te featured winemaker, learn about te local winery and endelicious pairings.5-7pm, $18/pp, 805-238-2660, ww w.pasoroblesinn.co

AUGUST 21

Midweek Mingle at J&J Cellars

Join tem for a relaxing afternoon on te patio, great food and J&J Cellarspremium estate-grown wine $5 per glass. Come and enjoy a game of bocball! 3-6pm, complimentary, 805-467-2891, ww w.jjcellars.com

AUGUST 23

Eberle's First Dine in the Vines Dinner

Celebrate one of te prettiest times of te year in te vineyard and toast tgreat wine and good ealt wit teir first ever Dine in te Vinesevent Estate Vineyard in Paso Robles. Te evening will feature ors doeuvres anfour course family-style dinner, wit Eberle wines and music served in teambiance of our beautiful Estate vineyard. Limited to 50 guests. 6:30-dar$100, $80 Cellar Club members, www.eberlewinery.com


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AUGUST 24

Paso Macaroni & Cheese Festival

at Le Vigne Winery

Over 25 Top Restaurants dising up gourmet macaroni & ceese samples tat

tey are known for, could be family recipes, could be te next recipe for

success. Come ungry and remember to savot te flavor. Judges will coose te

top 3 - tose will win a rater large prize. Tere will also be a Peoples Coice

Award! 20+ wineries and Barrel house Brew (exclusive brew) will be poured.

Retail items will be available for consumers & guests to ceck out from olive

oils to ceese, almonds, gelato and more! Live Entertainment, Te Krus Court-

yard welcomes Mark Adams-One Time Spaceman band to per form. Bring your

own blanket or cair if you'd like! Enjoy te day on te lawn. 2-6pm

www.pasomacandceesefest.com

AUGUST 31

Vineyard View Sunset BBQ

at Halter Ranch

Vineyard views abound from te deck of our new winery. You'll spend a

relaxing summer evening wit friends at tis new halter Ranc event. Cef

Carlie will prepare is famous La Caja Cina style roast pig, wic will be

served family style along wit a variety summer inspired dises. 6pm, $85,

$68/Wine Club Members, [email protected] or call toll free 888-

367-9977

AUGUST 31

3rd Annual Clambake at Harmony CellarsFeast on an extravagant menu of locally-sourced seafood and farm fres

produce accompanied by Cuck's lively wines. Cozy up in front of teir 'camp-

fire' at sunset wit a glass of wine and dessert. 6:30pm, $70, $60 club member

reservations 805-927-1625, ww w.armonycellars.com

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1

Beaverstock! Wine-Loving Peace & Music

at Castoro Cellars

Wen you reac milestones in your life, career, marriage etc. its usually a good

idea to celebrate and enjoy wat you ave accomplised. Tis is a big year for

Castoro Cellars, as tis year marks teir 30t anniversary! Its ard to believe

tey ave come tis far from teir umble beginnings and te least tey can

do is give back to te community and tose wo ave supported tem over te

years. Tey ave decided to celebrate wit a festival Beaverstockover Labor

Day weekend tat will feature two days of wine-loving, peace and music! And,

to top it all off, te event is a benefit for te local non-profit MUST!, wicfocuses on sustainable ealt and ope in te Nortern Region of SLO county.

12-10pm $30/day pass, $50/two day pass, www.castorocellars.com


Labor Day Weekend Celebration

at Niner Wine Estates

Soak up te sun, musical tunes and gourmet foods all weekend long at Niner!

Saturday's agenda features te iconic tunes performed by raggae band, Nitely

Irie, led by vocalist Vince Faie from 1-4 pm, and Caribbean-inspired lunc

items by Cef Jeff Weisinger of Jeffry s Catering. Sunday, Vince Faie will be

back, but tis time wit is Resination band mates to back up is vocals from

1-4 pm. Fundaro's Foodstream, a mobile gourmet food truck will arrive at Niner

around lunc time to serve up delicious wine country cuisine. Wine tasting,

wines by te glass and oter specials will be available trougout te

weekend. www.ninerwine.com

SEPTEMBER 7

46 West Harvest Block Party

Te harvest Block Party includes wine tasting wit te 17 member wineries in

a casual 'mini-wine festival' atmospere, along wit great grub and live music

to dance te nigt away to...all for $35, 6:30-9pm

www.paso46westwineries.com

SEPTEMBER 7

Ancestor Vertical Tasting at Halter Ranch

Eac year our winemaker blends Ancestor from is favorite barrels. Tis tasting

is your cance to discover ow eac vintage as developed troug te years.

Winemaker Kevin Sass will guide you troug ten years of tis halter Ranc

Estate Reserve wine.11am-12:30pm,$50 Tis event is for Wine Club Members

only, email [email protected] or call toll free 888-367-9977

SEPTEMBER 14

Cooking Class: The Wonderful World of Crab

Its time to get acquainted wit crab! Join Niner Wine Estates and Cef MikeMcGourty of Te Cracked Crab for an in-dept exploration into te wonderfulworld of crab, and a few oter seafood delicacies. Your ands-on education willbegin wit a lesson in oyster sucking and preparing. Ten you will workalongside Cef Mike to clean and prepare several different species of crab. Youwill discover te diversity in flavors and textures from te different species andeven gain a few restaurant secrets on ow to prepare te various styles of crab.After te cooking is complete, you will enjoy te fruits of your labor in a family-

style lunceon, complete wit wine pairings. Class Includes: 3 ours of ands-on instruction wit Cef Mike. 3-course gourmet lunceon paired wit NinerWine Estates wines. Recipe booklet from te class. Niner Wine Estates apron totake ome as a gift. Special discounts on wine purcases $95, $76 CLUB 9members, $71.25 CLUB 9 Onyx members. Class space is limited andreservations are required. 11am-3pm, RSVP [email protected], ext. 11. www.ninerwine.com

SEPTEMBER 14

SLOFolks Outdoor Concert: Yves Lambert

Trio at Castoro Cellars

Te Yves Lambert Trio travels from Quebec to join us ere at Castoro Cellars. Tisoutdoor concert is sure to deligt! In 1976, Yves Lambert was one of tefounding members of La Bottine Souriante. For 26 years e was a major figurein te band, wic was bot famous in Quebec and internationally. YvesLambert figures among te most influential players in te roots Quebecerrevival. he is known for is unique ability to translate anecdotal, poetic or polit-ical texts into songs. his work as a songwriter and is capacity to create unique

musical moods make im a key figure in folk music production. Some Quebecercritics ave defined im as a leading ligt in te traditional aestetic of ourcultural eritage.$22, 7pm, ww w.castorocellars.com

SEPTEMBER 21

Vino+Therapy Spa Day

at Robert Hall Winery

Vino+Terapy will ave teir mobile spa set up on te Garden Terrace. Enjoy acomplimentary mini spa package wit a wine foot soak, cair massage andglass of wine. 12-4pm. Call for reservations. 805-239-1616www.robertallwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 21

Cheese Sampling

at Robert Hall Winery

Te Blue Ribbon Company from hanford will be in te tasting room witsamples of teir tasty ceeses from teir appy cows. Try tem wile you winetaste. You can purcase te ones you like to take ome wit you.

Complimentary. 10am-5pm, 805-239-1616, w ww.robertallwinery.comPISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

ONGOING

Complimentary Limousine Service

with Pismo Beach Winery

Teir complimentary limousine service eliminates te need for a designated

driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beac

Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one our.

Limousine only travels from your resort to teir winery and back. Free

www.pismobeacwinery.com, 805-773-9463

ONGOING

Hearst Castle Tours

Led by an experienced guide, tour hearst Castle and encounter first-and te

majesty and beauty o f tis istorical treasure. www.earstcastle.org

800-444-4445

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

Local food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn cair; winery tables and

cairs will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Wine and food sold

separately. 5:30-7:30pm, www.claibornecurcill.com, 805-544-4066

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

Local food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn cair; winery tables and

cairs will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Wine and food sold

separately. 1-3pm, www.claibornecurcill.com, 805-544-4066

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Art Gallery Events Art After Dark

Various art galleries stay open late & ost artist receptions wit wine & ceese.

SAN LUIS OBISPO


Master the Art of Wine and Cheese

at Tolosa Winery

Four ceeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Win

paired wit eac ceese, utilizing te principles of balance and armony.

11am-4pm, w ww.tolosawinery.com, RSVP, 805-782-0500

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 30Food Truck Fridays at Tolosa Winery

Start te weekend off wit Food Truck Friday on te Tolosa patio. Guests wenjoy live music along wit wine and food available for purcase.www.tolosawinery.com

ONGOING THURSDAYSSan Luis Obispo Farmers' Marketheld every Tursday nigt, Farmers' Market brings te community togetsop for fres produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuibrowse local sops, listen to live music and interact wit local entertainerKeep your eyes open for te six-foot bear giving ugs and paw sakes - tteir Farmers' Market mascot, Downtown Brown. www.downtownslo.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBERConcerts in the PlazaTe San Luis Obispo Downtown Association proudly announces te 2013Concerts in te Plaza band lineup. From more tan 60 applicants, 15 of tareas greatest musical groups were selected to play for te upcoming annconcert season tat runs every Friday troug September 6. Musical stylesrange from Rock, Blues, Reggae and Americana to Country, Afro CaribbeanCalifornia Roots Rock. Free, 5-8pm, 805-541-0286 , www.downtownslo.co

August 2: Guy Budd Band wit Inga Swearingen August 9: Resination sponsored by SLO Transit August 16: Neon Russell sponsored by Frog & Peac Pub August 23: JD Project sponsored by Wallace Group August 30: Damon Castillo Band September 6: Big Daddy's Blues Band sponsored by San Luis Luggage

AUGUST 35th Annual Lobsterfestat Chamisal Vineyards Winery5:30-8:30pm, 805-541-9463, www.camisalvineyards.com

AUGUST 24-25Stone Soup Musical FestivalTis annual event is one of Grover Beac's largest! Enjoy diverse samples omusic in a fun, family environment. Tere will be a salsa contest, a ealt activities for kids from te Exploration Station and lots of vendor boots aRamona Garden Park Center location! Free, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 5pm www.slowine.com

SEPTEMBER 6Pinot Camp at Tolosa Winery1st Annual Pinot Camp! A small group of Pinot Noir entusiasts will join wmaker Larry Brooks for a day during arvest! Te event will include a Fridanigt meet-n-greet, vineyard sampling, lunc in te vineyards, cellar touran in dept vertical Pinot Noir Seminar wit Larry Brooks. Limited to 20 WClub Members only. $125, email [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 7Fall Club Release Partyat Chamisal Vineyards Winery5-7pm, www.camisalvineyards.com

LOS ALAMOS

AUGUST 21

Evening Stroll4-8pm, www.casadumetzwines.com, 805-344-1900

AUGUST 21

HOOPS! Hula and Otherwise

4-8pm, www.casadumetzwines.com, 805-344-1900

LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY

Quiz Night

at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

6:30-10pm, www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

Live Music

at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

6:30-10pm, www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252

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ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

Central Coast Tasting Series

at Avant Tapas and Wine

www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742SEPTEMBER 1

Open House/Pick-up Party

at Loring Wine Company

Tey are aving an open ouse at te winery on Saturday were you'll be able

to pick up your 2011 Futures and 2011 Fall Release wines monts before tey

would be able to sip tem to you. Tey'll ave some tasty food and all te

2011s open to taste. Tey will also ave some library wines for sale as well as

oter special deals. It's Labor Day weekend and you seriously don't want to

miss out on all te fun! Tey ope to see you ten! 11am-5pm, www.loring-

winecompany.com

LOS OLIVOS/FOXEN CANYON

AUGUST 10

Dinner in the Vineyard

at Stolpman Vineyards

Join te Stolpman's for an extraordinary nigt of amazing food, wine & friends!Family Style Dinner under teir Giant California Oak. Wine club members $125guests $150, 4-8pm, www.stolpmanvineyards.com

AUGUST 17

27th Annual Los Olivos Quickdraw and Artwalk

Spend a day immersing yourself in quality artwork and art experiences. Artists

participating in te event are skilled in teir medium and particular about teircraftsmansip. Wit so many fine coices, you are sure to go ome wit a

treasured keepsake! 10am-6pm, www.santaynezvalleyarts.org

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Pizza Party at Corks n Crowns

Fine wine and craft beer pairing wit Full of Life Flatbread Gourmet Pizza.

4-7pm, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Cupcakes & Sparkling Wine

at Corks n Crowns

11:30am, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600

ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Live Music at Oreana Winery

Wine tasting and wine by te glass, 2-5pm, w ww.oreanawinery.com

ONGOING MONDAYS

Monday Night Movie Night at Oreana Winery

Event is inside but it gets cilly so dress accordingly. Folding cairs are provided

but feel free to bring your own. You may bring a picnic but no outside alcool

allowed. Wine, popcorn and candy available for purcase.

6:30-9:30pm, www.oreanawinery.com, 805-962-5857

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Vineyard Concert Series

at Firestone Vineyard

Join tem at te winery for teir free Vineyard Concert Series from May -September.Enjoy Firestone wines by te glass or by te bottle; te tasting roomwill offer wine specials all nigt long. Big Tom's Backyard BBQ will be on siteoffering your favorites ot off te grill so come and celebrate music in te wine

country! 6-9pm, complimentary, w ww.firestone.com August 2: Smit & Friends August 9: Spun honey August 16: Te Crisptones August 23: Do No harm August 30: Bone Dog

ONGOING MONDAY-THURSDAY

Costa de Oro Happy Hour

4-6pm, wine by te glass $7, $5 club members www.cdowinery.com805-922-1468

ONGOING

Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro

Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and ceese

plates. 5-8pm, www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Champagne Sunday Brunch

at the Historic Santa Maria Inn

Enjoy a variety of selected meats, carving stations and an omelette station along

wit a salad bar. Tey also feature traditional breakfast fare, many side dises

and an elaborate and delicious dessert station. 10am-2pmm $21.95/adults

$18.95/seniors, $12.95/cildren, www.santamariainn.com, 805-928-7777

AUGUST 10

Black Bear Release Party at Zaca Mesa

It is almost time for te biggest bas at Zaca Mesa Winery; August 10 te Bearwill be unleased! Te coveted 2010 Black Bear Block Syra and te 2010 MesaReserve Syra will be released! Eac year tey celebrate te award winning,small-lot production of teir oldest Syra block known to its followers as teBlack Bear Syra. If you ave not made reservations, it is time to give tem acall or email. You will enjoy an amazing 6-course progressive dinnertrougout te winery, paired wit teir wines , live jazz music, an incredibleevening vineyard tour, winery tour, barrel tastings and a vertical of Black BearBlock Syra. 6-9pm, ww w.zacamesa.com

AUGUST 24

Live Music at Zaca Mesa

Join tem for live music in teir courtyard wit te Pub Drifters. Bring a picnic,buy a bottle of wine and enjoy a summer afternoon in te wine country.12-4pm, www.zacamesa.com


Live Music and Epicurean Cowboy

at Zaca Mesa

Last days of summer at Zaca Mesa will be filled wit great wine, great food,awesome music and friends! Sean Wiggins will be playing in te courtyard.Te Epicurean Cowboy will be grilling is famous grass-fed beef sliders and alpastor tacos. Grab a glass of wine, relax and enjoy! www.zacamesa.com

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING

Glider Rides at the Airport

Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com, 805-688-2517

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST

The Summer Pass

Enjoy te ultimate in wine tasting! Wit te purcase of a Santa Ynez Wine

Country Summer Pass, you can design your own wine tasting experience any

time during te Summer Pass season. www.santaynezwinecountry.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Open Mic Night at Carivintas Winery

Come in and sowcase your talent to be considered for an upcoming gig at

Carivintas. 5-7pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Wine (and Beer) Walk

Solvangs Tird Wednesday Wine and Beer Walk tickets cost just $20 eac (casonly please), and include a ticket to sample two wines at five participatingwine tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass, and a map to elp you navigate yourway troug all te fun! No one under 21 is permitted to purcase tickets.3-7pm $20, www.solvangtirdwednesday.com

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS

Wine Walk

Eac mont on te Tird Wednesday - enjoy wine tasting wile strollingtroug te Village of Solvang. Most wine tasting rooms offer special discountsto Wine Walk participants on wine & mercandise. $20 (cas only please)includes a Solvang Tird Wednesday logo glass, map and tasting at 5 places ofyour coice. Tickets available at Te Olive house (1661 Mission Dr), Sort TisOut Cellars (1636 Copenagen Dr) or Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539 MissionDr) www.solvang3rdwednesday.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmer's Market

Fres produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pmwww.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Wandering Dog Wine Bar

presents Blind Tasting Thursday

Callenge your palate and learn about wine at te same time! Every mont

features a different region. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15

www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-912 6

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Teachers Night at Carivintas Winery

All teacers are invited. Receive discounts and play games. 5-7pm

www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Movie Night at Carivintas Winery

6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Live Music in the Tasting Room

at Sort This Out Cellars

Keep a lookout for special band performances tat you won't want to mis

www.sorttisoutcellars.com, 805-688-1717

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Live Music at Carivintas Winery

6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Wandering Dog Wine Bar

Cupcakes & Wine Flight

Tasters enjoy 3 wines, eac paired wit a delicious gourmet cupcake from

Solvang Bakery. Fligt includes 3 alf glasses of wine and 3 cupcakes.

$20, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

ONGOING LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

Lompoc Animal Shelter Adoptions

at Carivintas Winery

Meet te wonderful volunteers an d animals from te selter. Take one or ome and start a new family. 12-3pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-433

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmers Market

Fres produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive and

Copenagen, 4-7pm, www.sbfarmersmarket.org, 805-962-5354

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Solvang Third Wednesday

Sop Solvang, save money and ave fun! Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine

tasting rooms and professional offices offer special discounts and sales all

Discover Solvangs unique stores and boutiques. Deligt in a divine culina

experience and take advantage of te Tird Wednesday specials offered b

participating restaurants, bakeries and sweet sops.

AUGUST 3Summer BBQ and Live Musicat Lincourt Vineyards

Spend a leisurely summer evening wit breattaking vineyard views and rustic barrel room as tey celebrate te 2013 season. Please join tem at tLincourt Summer BBQ on Saturday, August 3 for a fun evening of live musirresistable Santa Maria style BBQ, and exclusive wine specials. Visit wit winemaker Leslie Mead Renaud as se pours barrel samples of te excitinwines being bottled for teir next vintage. 5-8pm, 818-889-8300www.lincourtwines.com

ONGOING

An Evening with the Sommelier

at Herzog Wine Cellars

Explore a world of flavors wit teir tasting room Sommelier. 7pm

$15, $10/wine club, ww w.erzogwinecellars.com, 805-983-1560

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUSTVentura County Wine Trail Tours

Relax in Real California Wine Country! Long known for its agricultural rooistory of winemaking, Ventura County is ome to many world class wineand sits at te gateway to te scenic California Central Coast. Sourcing grafrom top growers in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and Lodi,Ventura County vintners produce award-winning wines tat deliver a merable tasting experience. Spend a weekend touring te Ventura County WTrail and youll enjoy a taste of te best of California. Visit te tasting roommeet te winemakers, enjoy warm ospitality, colorful farmersmarket, btiful scenery and istoric locations. Saturday Tours include: Ranco VentavCellars, Bella Victorian Vineyard, Magnavino Cellars and Four Brix Winery. is provided at Bella Victorian Bistro. Sunday Tours include: Plan B Wine CeRanco Ventavo Cellars, herzog Wine Cellars and Casa Barranca Winery. Luprovided by La Dolce Vita Restaurant, located in te heritage Square. Resetions required by noon on Friday for Saturday and Sunday Tours: 805-648Tours Departs at 11am from te Ventura Visitors Center. Transportation prby Ventura Transit System. 11am-5pm, $85, 805 -648-2075www.venturacountywinetrail.com

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BY MIChAEL CERVIN

Its time for a party as Laetitia celebrates their 30th anniversary. Formed in 1982 as the U.S.

extension of well-known French winery Champagne Maison Deutz, it was planted by Frenchenologists providing the grapes for their Mthode Champenoise sparkling wines under the original

Maison Deutz label. In 1997 the vineyard was renamed after the new owners daughter, Laetitia, wh

in Latin is an expression meaning joy and happiness.

Laetitia is best known for their Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays but also for sparkling wines, and th

are one of the few Central Coast wineries that even makes bubbly wines. Two rare European woode

basket presses made by the Coquard Company of France gently crush the grapes destined to becom

sparkling wines. Though very labor intensive to operate, these presses deliver superior quality juice

with exceptional clarity. The winery is also fortunate to have gravely clay soil which keeps the vines

well drained, and the cooling breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean help insure optimum acid and

sugar levels.

Back in 1985 I was offered a job to work at what was then Deutz Winery, says sparklingwinemaker Dave Hickey (his son Eric makes all the still wines). We bottled our single 1984 sparkl

wine that spring and little did I realize that I would still be here in 2013 to see the start of our 30th

vintage of wines. There were only a few wine tanks back then, most of the winery was empty, and

there was no tasting room. There was only one Coquard Champagne Press, we had to buy most of

our grapes and there were only two employees, myself and the winemaker Dave recalls. Wow, how

things have changed. Weve changed our focus to producing still wines, in particular rich and com

Pinot Noirs, but we still produce bubbles - not just one, but seven different sparkling wines, he say

Laetitia Winery offers two distinct labels: NADIA (red and white Bordeaux and Rhone varieties

from their second vineyard, Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, in Santa Barbara County) and the

Laetitia label of Pinot Noir and sparkling. In fact Laetitia holds the largest privately owned Pinot No

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plantings in all of California. The estate is comprised of just under

2,000 acres, with about 620 acres planted to grape vines. At about

70,000 cases of wine, the tasting room houses four wine bars to

accommodate the throngs of visitors. With a diversity of wines from

Cabernet to Viognier to Tempranillo and Syrah, there is a wine andprice point for everyone.

New things are always happening here and the NADIA Cabernet

Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc will be released August 1st followed

by the Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on September 1st.

Their annual Grape Stomp is tentatively scheduled for August 24th,

depending on harvest. And this year they have been raking in the

awards: A gold medal from the Central Coast Wine Competition for

their Brut Cuve, a gold medal at the LA International Wine and

Spirits Competition for their Brut Ros and big wins at the Sunset

International Wine Competition. A special Dual Winemaker Dinner

celebrating their 30th Anniversary will be held at the Laetitia Estate

house on September 14th. It has been an amazing journey, says

Dave. I guess time flies when youre making sparkling wine!

So stop in, taste some wine, sip a sparkler, play bocce ball or

picnic at their tables overlooking the vineyard and ocean. Laetitia

Winery is open every day between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., right

off Highway 101 between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. Contact

them directly at (888) 809-VINE, or www.laetitiawine.com.

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Drink it all in.Home to Edna Valleys most gorgeous views, luscious wines and lasting memories.

LAETITIA WINERY

Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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For three generations the Coghlan family has

earned high esteem in the fine jewelry business. In

2009, Eric and Samantha Coghlan turned their

discerning eyes to the production of ultra-premium

wines from the distinguished appellations of the

Santa Ynez Valley.

Since opening the doors of their dream

storefront in Los Olivos, the Coghlans have

creatively combined the two art forms, which they

delight in sharing with locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy their charming garden and colorfulshowroom filled with artisan jewelry pieces created

by Samantha and Eric all the while savoring

exquisite, handcrafted wines and chocolates

infused with Coghlan wine.

Eric and Samantha have created three tasting

options for you to choose from: The first is their

original lineup that includes Grenache Blanc, Pinot

Noir and Bordeaux varietals. Theyve also added a

Pinot-only tasting highlighting their three

renowned Pinot Noirs. Last is their new chocolate

and wine-paired tasting, which is a really fun way

to indulge your senses.The Coghlans unique passion for gemology and

oenology culminates at their shop and tasting room

in downtown Los Olivos. They spent many long

months creating their dream retail storefront and

have not missed a note. Their eye for colorful

beauty and detail is imaginative and addictive.

Although they share great passion for their store

and vineyards, Eric and Samanthas most

important venture is their two beautiful boys, Ozzy

and Cash.

The family dreams that one day the boys will

continue the Coghlan legacy as fourth generatio

jewelers and second generation winemakers. E

and Samantha source Pinot Noir grapes from

acclaimed single vineyards in the Santa Rita Hill

appellation and use Bordeaux and Rhone variety

grapes from their own estate, which is in the

process of becoming organically certified. Their

astute sourcing talents from premier wine-growi

properties is the basis for their flavorful and

complex wines.

This last year has been a very exhilarating onfor Eric and Samantha: They bottled their first

Estate wines a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and

Cabernet Port, which is Erics creation. They are

also looking forward to the release of a very limi

bottling of V's Estate Cabernet. This wine is

dedicated to the memory of Samantha's mother.

There will only be 40 cases of this wine available

Eric and Samantha have chosen the best barrels

Cabernet from their Estate vineyard to showcase

this very significant bottle of wine.

Visitors can taste wine, indulge in wine-infus

truffles, browse jewelry, play bocce ball in the yaand enjoy the nostalgic nature of the home, whi

boasts a rich history. Originally a Sears kit home

built in the late 1890s and formerly owned by th

Whitmore family (long-time prominent in the L

Olivos art community), Eric and Samantha were

eager to maintain the integrity and wonderful

character of the original property. The couple ar

constantly creating unique jewelry pieces that ar

on display in the house. At Coghlan, fine wine,

jewelry, art and nature all contribute to the

quintessential Los Olivos experience.

COGHLAN VINEYARD & JEWELERS

Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.2366 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos, CA

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BY MELISSA ChAVEZAt Mondo Cellars, Tuscany-meets-California in this Central

California winery and retreat. Both winery and bed and breakfast are

set atop eighty-two acres of hillsides, where Bordeaux and Rhne -

style wines make it easy to calm and inspire the soul.

One of this seasons Mondo Cellars vintages to check out is the

2011 MacTavish Ros, a Syrah Ros/Viognier summer sipper. Other

recent arrivals are the 2011 Cielo (sky), a delectable Rhne blend,

and Mondos mob-themed red and white blends. They include the

2011 Guido, 2011 Gonzo, 2011 Snitch, 2010 The Bo$$ and the

2010 Mambo #5.

Every Friday night through October 2013, you can join MondoCellars for Friday Night Sunset Happy Hour, from 5pm till sunset.

Live entertainment and gourmet-catered appetizers on the patio at

nominal prices encourages a relaxed vibe as the day winds down.

Wine tastes are just $5, with one tasting fee waived, per-bottle

purchase.

The Mondo Cellars property includes Villa Nel Mondo, a restful,

three-room winemakers residence with plenty of space to entertain,

inside and out. It includes a sitting room, living room, kitchen, large

patios and morning baked goods to start the day. Large-venue

accommodations are the 3,000-square-foot Barrel Room, which offers

flexible configurations, such as an indoor bar, state-of-the-art

audio/visual equipment and adjacent access to the 6,000-square-foot

Tuscan Lawn. Several raised stage areas, space for BBQing, cateringand guest parking offer practicality to limitless views.

Mondo Cellars is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April, a

11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May- October. From Spring Street in Pa

Robles, bear right and head 5.5 miles west from 24th Street to 326

Nacimiento Lake Drive. Call (805) 226-2925, or visit

www.mondocellars.com.

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PEACHY CANYON WINERY

1480 Nort Betel Road, Templeton

Open Daily 10-5:30 and by appointment

805-239-1918 w ww.peacycanyon.com

We're celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon,

where we've been making Paso Robles wine history since 1 988. Come enjoy

our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot blends.

We're proud to be Westside originals.

VENTEUX VINEYARDS

1795 Las Tablas, Templeton

Open Daily 10-5 and by appointment

805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com

From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the

highest level of care in all aspects o f the winemaking process. Our

extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a st yle of balanc

elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste o

hand-crafted wines in the e legant and inviting tasting room.

DOCE ROBLES

2023 Twelve Oaks Drive, Paso Robles Daily 10-5:30

805-227-4766 w ww.docerobleswinery.com

The quality of our fruit is paramount and we have the experience,

location and methods to deliver consistently high-quality fruit. All of

this leads to great tasting wine. Try some we think youll agree!

MONDO CELLARS

3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles

805-226-2925 mondocellars.com

hours: Sun-Tu, Sat 11-6; Fri 11-10

Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in our bigBordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfas

your home and enjoy breathtaking views from every window. All ju

five miles from downtown Paso Robles shopping and dining. Join u

STANGER VINEYARDS

7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles

Open Daily 12 to 5 and Fres Food available daily.

805-238-0621 w ww.poalillovineyards.com

Stanger Vineyards produces estate wines made from grapes

grown in a perfect place a place where the climate, water and

fossil-rich soil have been evolving for 65 million years. Its a place

that must have been created by the Wine Gods themselves.

WEST SIDE OF PASO ROBLESWine Tasting on the

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Recommended RestaurantsPASO ROBLES

Thomas Hill Organics 13 05 Park St ; 8 05.22 6.58 88 C on tempo rary A meri can C ui si ne

Villa Creek 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanis Cuisine

Enoteca 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood

Bistro Laurent 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 Frenc Cuisine Artisan 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro

Paso Inn and Steakhouse 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakouse

il Cortile 608 12t St; 805.226.0300 Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dises

Buona Tavola 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Nortern Italian Cuisine

La Cosecha 835 12t St; 805-237-0019 Latin/Spanis

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Novo 726 higuera St; 805.543.3986 International Cuisine

Firestone Grill 1001 higuera; 805.783.1001 BBQ and Burgers

Cafe Roma 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Italian Cuisine

Mamas Meatball 570 higuera St; 805.544.0861 Fine Italian Cuisine

Palazzo Giuseppes 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Fine Italian Cuisine

Luna Red 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 International Cuisine Q

MORRO BAY

Dorns 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 Specialty in Seafood & Cicken

PISMO BEACH

Steamers 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Seafood Q

Giuseppes 891 Price St; 805.773.2870 Italian Cuisine Q Q

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Hitching Post 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakouse

Hitching Post II 406 E higway 246, Bu ellton; 805. 688.0676 Steakous e

Full of Life Flatbread 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza

Bell Street Market 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe

Cafe Quackenbush 458 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.5181 American/Cafe

Brothers Restaurant at Matteis Tavern2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American

Los Olivos Cafe Petros 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine

The Ballard Inn 2 43 6 B asel in e A ve, B al lard; 80 5.688 .7 77 0 Frenc/ Asian Fusion

Trattoria Grappolo 36 87 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.68 8.68 99 I tali an

Root 246 4 20 A li sal Road, Solvang ; 80 5.68 6. 868 1 C on tempor ar y A meri can C ui si ne

Avant Tapas & Wine 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates

Sissys Uptown Cafe 112 Sout I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine

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Julienne 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine

The Shellsh Company 230 Stearns Warf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood

The Wine Cask 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American

Olio Pizzeria 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine

Bouchon 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine

CaDario 37 Eas t Vict oria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Ita lia n Cuisine

Arigato 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine

The Stonehouse 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American

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Le Petit Cafe Bakery 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 Frenc

Sugar Beets 455 Sout A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine

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BY CAROLYN WOODDALL

Viking Garden Restaurant is a locally owned and operated

restaurant in the heart of Solvang featuring a global menu,

specializing in authentic Danish cuisine. Some of the must tries are:Flaekesteg, red cabbage, Hakkebof med log, Swedish meatballs,

pastrami Reuben, buffalo wings, sausage kabobs, Schnitzel and the

best homemade potato pancakes in town!

Located in the historic Jensens Copenhagen Square, Viking

Garden Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a

week. The atmosphere here is always inviting, comfortable and easy-

going making it a perfect family dining option. Sit inside or out on

the large pet friendly patio.

Viking Garden Restaurant also features a great selection of draft

beer, with 17 to choose from including many local craft beers. Other

craft beers and beers from around the world are available. Ciders and

sodas round out your choices. Enjoy your cold, refreshing beverage

in the largest beer garden patio in Solvang, or at the bar with a flat

screen TV.

Discounts are offered for larger groups wishing to dine at the

restaurant, and if youre interested in bringing some of these

delicious dining options to your home, catering is also offered.

Viking Garden Restaurant is open Monday through Friday from

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to

8:00 p.m. They are located at 446-C Alisal Road (back off the side

walk) in Solvang CA. For more information about the restaurant o

catering, please call (805) 688-1250 or visit their website:

www.vikinggardenrestaurant.com.


Viking Garden Restaurant

Danish Favorites, German, American

Classics, & Tasty Mexican Dishes

Largest Tap Beer Selection in Town

Pet Friendly Patio | Open Daily

446 Alisal rd. Ste C Solvang805-688-1250 | www.vikinggardenrestaurant.com

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1218 Pine Street, Paso Robles | www.robertsrestaurantpaso.com | 805-226-5556

805-226-5406 | 815 12th Street, Paso Robles | www.estrellarestaurant.com

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Central Coast Edition - Aug 1, 2013

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