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TABLE OF CONTENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

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

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PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 26

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah Flickinger

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PUBLISHER Dan Zimmerman

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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant

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PASO ROBLES

## ONGOING

Lazy Local Concerts at Castoro Cellars

888-DAM-FINE,1-4pm, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

• September 9: Jesse Nolan

ONGOING MONDAYS

Jam Night at Divine Appointment

Share your talent with others

6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robles

www.divineappointmentguitars.com

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Artist’s Reception at Sylvester Winery

Each month a new local artist will be featured

4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles

ONGOING 2007

2007 Winery Music Awards

Elimination round competition of musicians

4-9pm, [email protected]

Final Competition

October 7: River Oaks Hot Springs

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1

The Louie Ortega Band

Grammy winning band plays great hits, 9pm

805-238-2660, Cattlemen’s Lounge, Paso Robles

ONGOING

Concerts in the Park

Music, wine and hors d’oeuvres

5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

• August 24: John Neira & Friends

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar

Local winemaker featured each week.

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

www.vinotecawinebar.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


• August: Pat Cairn - Watercolors

• September: RW Goetting - Oils

AUGUST 24

Olive Festival Pre-Festival Social Mixer

5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4108, 1311 Park St

Paso Robles, www.pasoolivefestival.com

AUGUST 25

4th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival

Olive tasting, music, art and fun

10am-5pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

www.pasoolivefestival.com

## AUGUST 25

Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars

Nathan McEuen Benefit Outdoor Concert

7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE, benefit


## AUGUST 25

Summertime Artisan Cheese Seminar

Eberle Winery transformed into a Tuscan cellar!

www.eberlewinery.com

805-238-9607, RSVP, Paso Robles

## AUGUST 25

Far Out Wineries

Adelaida Schoolhouse Fundraiser

Learn about the school house then enjoy BBQ

& 16 Far Out Wineries at Carmody McKnight7-10pm, 805-237-0138, Paso Robles

www.pasowine.com

SEPTEMBER 1

5th Annual Cellar Sale at Meridian

Great case discounts with gift glass

12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles

www.meridianvineyards.com

SEPTEMBER 1-3

Peddler’s Faire at Cayucos

Find a bargain near the sea

9am-4pm, 805-995-1200, Cayucos

www.cayucosbythesea.com

## SEPTEMBER 1-2

Labor Day Weekend BBQ at Opolo

Enjoy a traditional delicious BBQ & fine wines

12-4pm, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com

SEPTEMBER 1-3

Old Fashioned Threshing Bee

Step back in time & connect with the past

1-4pm, 805-238-3799, Templeton

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SEPTEMBER 7

Afternoon with Cahoots – Meridian Vineyards

Sample tidbits by local caterer with fine wines

12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robles

www.meridanvineyards.com

## SEPTEMBER 8

West Fest 2007 at Peachy Canyon

Great food, wine & music from 13 wineries

2-6pm, $40, Paso Robles, www.westfest.com

SEPTEMBER 14

Summer Concert Series at Bianchi

6-pm, 805-226-9922, $20/per person

Paso Robles, www.bianchiwine.com

## SEPTEMBER 15

Taste of Downtown Paso Robles

Samples from 28 restaurants, fine wine & music

3pm-6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles


SEPTEMBER 15

Arte' de Tiza – Sidewalk Chalk Art

Great art, music and fun

8am, City Park Paso Robles


## SEPTEMBER 22

Guest Chef Dinner in the Caves at EberleEnjoy fine wines & excellent cuisine

6pm, $110, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

## SEPTEMBER 22

9th Annual Grape Stomp

Come celebrate the harvest with EOS

12-4:30pm, 430, 805-239-2562

EOS Estate Wine ry, www.eosvintage.com

## SEPTEMBER 26

Castoro Cellars Wine Club Appreciation BBQ

Bring a guest & enjoy complementary BBQ,

music & great wine. Seating is limited.

888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles,


## SEPTEMBER 29

Outdoor Summer Concert at Castoro Cellars

Druha Trava Bluegrass from the Czech Republic

7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE www.castorocellars.com

## SEPTEMBER 29

Cellar Club Bocce Ball Tournament

Fabulous day of wine, music and Bocce Ball

$65, 805-238-9607, Eberle Winery

www.eberlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 29Chumeia Vineyards Day Cruises

Enjoy a fun day cruise with great food & wines

1-4pm, $75, 805-226-0102, Paso Robles

www.chumeiavineyards.com

## SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 1

13th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament

EOS Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch

$475pp, 805-239-2562, must have USGA index

OCTOBER 19

Harvest Festival Weekend Kickoff at Bianchi

Featuring music by The JD Project

Prime Rib dinner paired with Bianchi's fine wines

6pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles

$75/per person $65/Lakeside Club Members

Reservations Required! www.bianchiwine.com

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING

Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande

Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concerts

Concerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bring

picnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music

1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market

Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts

12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSLearn How to Make Ice Cream

Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream

where you help create new flavors.

7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068

www.docburnsteins.com

SEPTEMBER 28-29

70th Annual Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

Arts, crafts, parade, fine wine and food booths

11am, 805-489-1488, Arroyo Grande

www.arroyograndevillage.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

• Sept 28: Franz Liszt Chamber• Sept 29: George Carlin

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31

Hearst Castle Garden Tour

Enjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castle

focusing on the gardens including Neptune’s

pool & wine cellar, San Simeon

800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Art 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 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & mor

on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean

10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach

www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING

Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists

Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists

7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Baywww.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING

San Luis Obispo Art Center Show

Constantly rotating exhibits in all media

11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcenter.org

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly drink specials, San Luis Obispo

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.co

## ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Featured weekly winery, San Luis Obispo

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.co

ONGOINGAdventures with Nature

Docent guided walks

Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural

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

Various hikes throughout the summer includ

Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to

Valencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wonder

exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hik

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work

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

ONGOING

Morro Bay Art Association

Classes, demostrations and workshops

12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro BayONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Sh

11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257, Morro Bay

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries’ open house receptions

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

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Ba

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

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

ONGOING

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a parody of Bewitched with dinner & w

5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com

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ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31

Pick Your Own Berries

Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park

5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo


Central Coast National Fine Art Competition

80 artists with 115 art pieces on display

11am-5pm, 805-722-2504

www.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 21School House Rock at Salisbury Vineyards

Live Music and BBQ on Patio, 1-4pm

805-595-WINE, San Luis Obispo, www.slowine.com

AUGUST 25-26

Stone Soup Music Faire

Diverse cultures diplayed in music, food and fun

11am, 805-489-9091, Grovers Beach

www.sanluisobispocounty.com

SEPTEMBER 1-3

Pinedorado Days

Art show, BBQ, food and wine booths, 10am

805-927-3624, Cambria, www.cambriachamber.org

SEPTEMBER 2

SLO Pops Concert by the Sea

Enjoy great music outdoors & fine wines

4pm, $15, 805-543-3533, Avila BeachSEPTEMBER 5

Open Studios Kick off Party

Enjoy artwork of 150+ artist in multiple media’s

6pm, 805-544-9251, ARTS Obispo Gallery

San Luis Obispo

SEPTEMBER 7

Rita Hoskings & Cousin Jack

7pm, $15, 805-528-8963, Coalesce Bookstore

Morro Bay, www.slofolks.org

SEPTEMBER 7-30

Blue Suede Shoes

Play at SLO Little Theater, San Luis Obispo

805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org

SEPTEMBER 7 – OCTOBER 19

Jake’s Women

7:30, 805-927-3877, Pewter Plough Playhousewww.pewterploughlayhouse.org

SEPTEMBER 8

Central Coast Book & Author Festival

Readings, workshops, kid’s stories and more

10am-4pm, 805-546-1392, Mission Plaza

San Luis Obispo, www.ccbookfestival.org

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com

Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12

Friday Night Wine Downs

at Cottowood Canyon Winery

Great music, fine wine, food and fun

805-937-8463, Santa Maria

www.cottonwoodcanyon.com


The Real Thing

Tom Stoppard’s play examines love & marriage

805-922-8313, Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, www.hancockcollege.edu


Tradition & Transition: The California Missions

Exhibition of a of two artists' etchings

11am-5pm, 805-568-3994

Betteravia Gallery Santa Maria

SEPTEMBER 8

5th Annual All Ford Car Show & Swap Meet

Great cars, BBQ, toy Model A races & more!

805-922-3151, Santa Maria

www.santamaria.com

SEPTEMBER 9

Overture in Ambrosia

Silent auction, wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, free

805-937-5668, Ambrosia Restaurant, Santa Maria

SEPTEMBER 9

Cork & Canvas

Enjoy fine wines, entertainment &

hors d’oeuvres in a beautiful garden setting

$40, www.smartscouncil.org, Santa Maria

Santa Maria Arts Council fundraiser

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks

Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

www.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Los Olivos Café - Wine Teaser Wednesdays

Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers

6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos

www.losolivoscafe.com

August 29: Local Italian Stallions

September 5: Zany Zinfandels

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along

Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm

805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31

Exhibit "Under the Tuscan Cloud"

Fine art photography of Tuscany

10am-5pm, 805-688-7517, Los Olivos Gallery

Los Olivos, www.losolivosca.com

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music

805-736-4567, Lompoc

www.lompocrecord.com

AUGUST 25

Chumash Village Day

Live like the Chumash Indians did!

805-733-3713, Lompoc

www.lapurisimamission.orgSOLVANG

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays

Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with

live jazz band "The Buzz"

6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members

888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

ONGOING

PCPA Theater

8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org

• Ongoing through Sept 14: The Real Thing

• Aug 31-Sept 23: Urinetown

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas

10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers’ Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods

3-7pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang

www.solvangca.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Patio

Live guitar music along with fine wines

5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang

www.royalscandinavianinn.com


PCPA Outdoor Theaterfest

Live theater under the stars

805-922-8313, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER

Music on the Green

Fun and music for the entire family

5:30pm, Solvang, www.syvva.com

AUGUST 25

Wheels ‘n’ Windmills Car Show

Over 200 cars, trucks & motorcycles

805-688-6112, 8am-4pm, Solvang

www.solvangusa.com

AUGUST 30

Blind Tasting of Pinot Noir at Lucas & Lewellen

Develop your knowledge of wine appreciation

6-8pm, $20, 888-777-6663, Solvang

SEPTEMBER 21-24

Danish Day Celebration

Costumes, customs and Danish food

805-688-6144, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife CruiseGuided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology

$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING MONDAYS

Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts

Santa Barbara Darts Association

Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785

Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

• August 24: UB40

• August30: Heart

• September 7: Shobox Boxing• September 8: Pepe Aguilar

• September 20: Luis Miguel


Exhibit "Los Olivos-120 Years Young"

Featuring model train scale diorama

805-688-7889, $10, Santa Ynez

www.solvangusa.com

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail

10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez

www.cachuma.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featering all types of arts, crafts & jewelry

10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier

www.sbaacs.com

ONGOING

Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request

805-996-4946, Santa Barbarawww.loberotheater.com

ONGOING

Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking To

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s pa

10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events and wine tasting

5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues indowntown Santa Barbara

www.santabarbaradowntown.com

ONGOING

Lobero Theatre

805-963-0761, Santa Barbara, www.lobero.co

August 27: Dave Brubeck

August 30: Jerry Douglas with the Wrights

September 15: John Coran Band

September 16: Peter, Paul and Mary

September 18: Helen Callus

September 20: John McLaughlin

September 24: Frank Ostaseski

ONGOING

Surfing Lessons

Enjoy an exciting day in the water

805-898-0671, Santa Barbarawww.sbadventureco.com

ONGOING

Planetarium Shows at

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com

• Exploring the Spring Sky

• Cosmic Safari

• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket


Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises

Observe wildlife easily on 48 foot boat

805-686-5050, www.sbparks.org


Butterflies Alive

Watch butterflies up close as they flutter & fSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History

10am-5pm, $8, 805-569-3170, Santa Barbara

www.sbnature.org

ONGOING THURSDAYS IN AUGUST

Nite Moves

Annual summer sunset run/swim race series

805-564-8879, Leadbetter Beach

www.runsantabarbara.com

SEPTEMBER 15

Santa Barbara Sandcastle Festival

Annual sandcastle contest & family fun

11am, 805-965-4884, Mackenzie Park

Santa Barbara, www.sandcastlefestival.com

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY




by Dave Wilcox

When Rick Quinn bought some prop-

erty on Paso Robles’ east side in

1995 and planted a vineyard, he

simply wanted to make sure his home wine-making hobby always had a reliable source.

The vineyard, which normally supplied

him with Merlot grapes, came up short that

year, Quinn recalled, and he decided “that

won’t happen again.”

From that modest start sprouted Opolo,

one of Paso Robles’ most popular wineries

which has earned a reputation as a place to

taste superb wine and have a great time.

Opolo is owned by Quinn and Dave

Nichols, Quinn’s neighbor in Southern Cali-

fornia who bought vineyard property

adjoining Quinn’s on the east side of Paso

Robles. Together, they now own about 300

acres, including approximately 100 on the

west side of Paso Robles, where the hillside

winery and tasting room are located on a

picturesque country road.

The original business plan, drawn up by

the pair, envisioned growing grapes and

selling them to winemakers. They didn’t

intend to make wine commercially.

That changed as they saw more and more

acres planted to grapes.

Quinn joked that he “slept through my

econ classes in college,” but he still under-

stood supply and demand. With vineyardssprouting across the landscape, he decided

starting a winery would be a good “insurance

policy.”

Turned out to be something more than

that.

Opolo’s first vintage, 1999, sold out 1,000

cases in about three months, said Quinn. The

following year, 5,000 cases sold out in the

same time. Since then, Opolo has steadily

increased its annual production to approxi-

mately 40,000 cases.

“We didn’t know what to expect,” Nichols

recalled, “but we didn’t expect that.”

Quinn and Nichols share the winemaking

responsibilities along with consultant Robert

Nadeau. Their “winemaking by committee”

philosophy ensures quality year after year.

“Opolo is fun,” said Quinn. “We’re making

wine more user-friendly. People don’t need to

be intimidated. When people come through

the door, they have a great experience.”

Visitors to the warehouse-style tast

room quickly establish an easy rapport wi

whoever is pouring that day, whether it be o

of the winemakers, or a friendly employee.

While the winery’s production has stead

increased in the eight years since its firelease, Nichols said there are no immedia

plans to continue that kind of growth.

“We’re at the limit of what our facilities c

accommodate.”

Plus, he said, both men are determined

remain hands-on winemakers, controlling t

fruit source from vineyard to bottle.

“We’re the farmers,” said Nichols. “We

in control of the grapes.”

Opolo’s signature wines are a series of fu

bodied, fruit-forward Zinfandels made wi

fruit sourced from westside vineyards. Th

also produce a velvety, dessert-style La

Harvest Zinfandel that pairs well with choc

late.

“People really enjoy the style of wine th

we make,” acknowledged Nichols.

Curiosity mixed with a sense of adventu

motivates Opolo’s owners to produce mo

than two dozen types of wine, including a fe

unusual blends.


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“We haven’t met a (varietal) grape we haven’t liked,” mused

Nichols.

Wine club members appreciate the novelty as well, he said.

“It makes it fun, because they’re not always getting the same thing

over and over again.”

Among the wines bottled by Opolo are a Spanish-Italian coupling

of Tempranillo and Nebbiolo and another blend featuring Sangiovese

and Barbera.

Opolo’s staples include “Fusion,” a blend that marries Syrah,

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and “Rhapsody,” a Maritage made

from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes

harvested from Opolo’s east side vineyards and Merlot and CabernetFranc fruit from the west side.

Don’t get the idea, however, that Opolo is a reds-only house.

Using grapes grown in the Santa Ynez Valley region of northern

Santa Barbara County, Quinn and Nichols make a Viognier and Rous-

sanne. Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are also produced by the winery.

Special events at the winery are popular, thanks in part to the

relaxed atmosphere fostered there and also the scrumptious barbecued

meal typically served. With a nod to Quinn’s Serbian heritage, whole

roasted lamb, cooked over an open pit, is a mainstay. Alternatively,

guests can munch carne asada tacos and beans with all of the fixings.

Guests gather on a spacious plateau offering sweeping views of the

vineyards, along with walnut groves and coast live oaks in the

distance. With the right timing, you might also take in a spectacular

sunset.

Next on the calendar is Opolo’s Labor Day Weekend Barbecue, on

September 1 and 2. Lunch is $10 and wine tasting an additional $5.

Free to wine club members. No reservations are needed.

Opolo Winery is on Vineyard Drive, a shade less than five miles

north from Highway 46 West. The tasting room is open daily from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7110 Vineyard Drive. Call (805) 238-9593 for more

information, or visit www.opolo.com.



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When Doug and Nancy Beckett, a

couple of school teachers looking for

a better life, moved to Paso Robles in

1982 with their two sons, Joshua and Jacob,

they never new the life they would lead today.

The labels start came in 1988, thanks to a

load of Zinfandel grapes from Benito Dusi’s

vineyard. Though only amounting to a

couple hundred cases, the premiere release

centered the label’s reputation for premium

red wines.

Today, the Becketts brand has become

nationally distributed in 49 states and select

international destinations. This coming year

production is set for 84,000 cases, their

largest production yet. In order to secure

premium fruit, Peachy Canyon sourcesgrapes from over twenty local growers in the

Paso Robles AVA and 100 acres of their own

vineyards. The winery is still headed by

founding vintners Doug and Nancy, as well as

the family’s second generation. After years

away from home, both Josh and Jake

returned to Paso Robles and Peachy Canyon

to work for the family business. Josh has been

with the winery for nine years and has been

the winemaker since 2003. Combining his

varied experiences with different winemakers

and regions, Josh keeps an open mind in

order to create the most exciting wines

possible. Jake wasn’t able to resist the lure of

the family business either. For years, Jake

worked as the vineyard manager over-seeingthe four Peachy Canyon Vineyards and

working with local growers to ensure fruit

quality is kept at their high standard. In

2005, Jake wanted to learn other aspects of

the business and joined the sales team. Jake

now is the General Sales Manager and travels

the country promoting the family brand.

Although Zinfandels dominate the Peachy

Canyon tasting menu, you will find Caber-

nets, Merlots and special blends that are

available to sample. Each wine poses unique

characteristics with distinguished qualities

and is why the whole Peachy Canyon team

works so hard to pick only the best Paso

Robles fruit while supporting the local

growers. Doug Beckett also makes sure “each

wine is released in the peak of its youth,” the

Becketts feel they give their customers the

choice to either enjoy the wines young or

cellar them for a later date.

The Becketts invite you to join them this

coming Harvest Festival for the 3rd Annu

Pumpkin Carving contest on October 2

2007 at the Peachy Canyon Winery locate

on Lake Nacimiento Road. Bring your fami

and enjoy great prizes, music, dinner an

wine! Party begins at 4 p.m. at the PeachCanyon Winery; $60 club members and $7

non-club members.

For more information or to buy you

tickets, call 1-800-315-7908. If you can

make it to the Pumpkin Carving contest, sto

by one of their two tasting rooms througho

the weekend to sample great wines paire

with tasty treats. The Old School Hou

Tasting Room is at the corner of Bethel Roa

and Highway 46 West. The quaint landmar

attraction dates back to 1886 and

surrounded by a large grassed picnic area an

gazebo. The facility can be rented out fo

private events and is a perfect locale for a

outdoor wedding amidst the vineyards. Th

Peachy Too Tasting Room is located on 202

Nacimiento Lake Drive. Peachy Too is house

in a charming Swiss Chateau about four mil

west of Highway 101 and is open weekend

only. Visit www.peachycanyon.com for mo

information.

PEACHY C ANYON WINERY


Jake, Josh and

Doug Beckett



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You are not likely to find the Black Monukka grape mentioned anywhere in a wine

book. That’s because it is a raisin grape seldom used to make wine. But the wine-

maker at Paso Robles’ historic Rotta Winery saw Sherry-style dessert wine potential in

the grape’s relatively high-fructose level and unique flavors. Unique as well, was their

vision to allow the intense Paso Robles sun to “bake” the wine as it ages for two years

in French oak barrels – outdoors! Slow evaporation of the wine, without refilling the

barrels, intensifying the wine’s richness. The end result is a true handcrafted wine of

unmatched smoothness, with distinctive caramel, nutty and vanilla flavors and

aromas. “We are the only producers of dessert Sherry in the U.S. to use this varietal,”

explains Barbara Milburn, Rotta Winery Tasting Room Manager. “It has won count-

less awards, including Double Gold, Best of Class, Gold and the Jefferson Cup.”

Taking the dessert Sherry wine to the next step is Chef Matthew Riley, who owns

two restaurants in Paso Robles. The original “Matthew’s” is located at the quaint and

stylish Paso Robles Regional Airport, while his second, opened in 2007, is conve-

niently situated in the heart of downtown. A California native, and beloved Paso

Robles resident, Chef Matthew knows grapes, both table and wine varieties, and

creates a simple yet impressionable dessert with the 2003 Rotta Black Monukka

Dessert Wine.

His creative recipe, Pave paired with Rotta Black Monukka, marries the sweet,nutty richness of the dessert wine with the sumptuousness of melted shaved choco-

late mixed with boiled cream and topped with figs.

Rotta Winery, founded in 1908, is the oldest originally family-owned winery in

San Luis Obispo County. The original vineyard and winery were started in 1856 by a

Frenchman named Adolph Siot, who later sold the successful enterprise to Joe Rotta

in 1908. Today, the Rotta label is being revived by one of their grandsons, Michael

Giubbini, who, in 1990, replanted the old family vineyard mostly to Zinfandel.

The Rotta tasting room is located in Templeton, open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at

“Cider Creek” on Highway 46 West, just east of Vineyard Drive.

Rotta Black MonukkaPerfectly Paired with Pave

PAVE

4 cups of manufactured cream2 lbs. 12 ounces shaved chocolate1 -1/2 oz. Black MonukkaFigs

Bring cream to just boiling and addshaved chocolate a little at a time to melt andstir continuously.Add Black Monukka Dessert Wine last, stir, foldinto mold and let cool. Chill over night to set.Quarter fresh figs and set aside.

In sauté pan, reduce 1/3 cup Black Monukka toa semi-syrup consistency, add figs and heatthrough.

Plate and serve with Rotta Black Monukka.


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by Janis Switzer

For small lot, boutique wineries that don’t have a tasting room, a

sales force or the ability to capture the attention of a major distributor,

there is another option to get their names and wines out in the market-place.

San Andreas West Wines calls itself “a boutique wine distributor,”

and can help a small winery with a range of services. Bill Bogue

founded the business in 2004, initially as a hobby to help his daughter

and son-in-law. It turned into a solid business venture as the number

of small wineries on the Central Coast grew over the past few years,

and he saw the special needs of fine, boutique wineries going unmet.

Bogue enlisted his three daughters to form the core of the business.

Tracy brought nine years of tasting room management experience to

her role as director of sales; Kimber, a web specialist with 20 years of

customer service experience, heads up the sales department; and

Robin, a graphics artist, has developed all the marketing materials, and

along with her husband Jim, provides logistics and assists in day-to-

day operations.

The firm currently represents nine wineries from the Santa Barbara,

Edna Valley and Paso Robles areas, including Cayucos Cellars,

Madison Cellars, Pozo Valley and William James Cellars. Their reach

extends to more than 100 wine shops and restaurants – also mostly on

the Central Coast – and they are looking for both new wineries to

represent, and new accounts to sell those wines.

Their proposition is simple: “We can go out and be your face in the

market,” Tracy explains. “Especially when it’s a mom-and-pop opera-

tion, it’s really difficult for them to even know who to talk to at one of the big, national distributors.”

San Andreas West’s goal is to simplify that process. They purchase

wines at the winery’s wholesale price, and re-sell it to retail and restau-

rant outlets with a mark-up that depends on factors such as volume

and price point.

In addition to picking up and distributing the wines, they can

represent the winery at pouring events, introduce the wines to publi-

cations such as Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, and set up wi

tasting dinners, cross-marketing local restaurants and wineries.

“We’re out tooting their horn, and basically providing a service th

they either don’t want to do themselves, or don’t have the time to d

themselves,” Tracy says.Their target client generally produces less than 5,000 cases a ye

and often lacks a tasting room that provides a sales outlet for most

that production. Robin and her husband Jim Porter, owners

William James Cellars in Santa Maria, are typical clients. With produ

tion of 3,800 cases a year, they are too small to get attention from

large distributor, and yet produce too much to sell themselves witho

a tasting room. San Andreas West provides the feet on the street to g

their wines into restaurants and wine stores.

With an emphasis on personal service, the family intends to ke

the business intimate, but they are currently also looking to grow t

business. “Our goal is to grow the number of wineries we represe

and also to grow the accounts we sell to,” Tracy explains. They a

expecting to open a new office and warehouse facility in Santa Ma

in the very near future to accommodate that growth, and to provide

central meeting place for the family’s meetings.

For more information contact, Tracy Bogue at (805) 260-6518

go to www.sanandreaswestwines.com.

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

by Dave Wilcox

Forty acres of strawberry fields, not vine-

yards, are what visitors see through the

picture window of the Costa de Oro

Winery’s tasting room. That’s no coincidence.

The tasting room is part of the Gold Coast

Marketplace, where an array of fresh produceand gourmet foods are available along with

Costa de Oro’s award-winning wines.

There’s even a drive-through window for

purchasing strawberries.

“It’s definitely not your typical wine-tasting

stop,” said Clay Frick, who, along with his

wife, Joanne, is part-owner and manager of

Gold Coast Marketplace.

Gold Coast Marketplace, which opened a

year ago, is an attractive shop with exposed

wooden beams and earth tones exuding

warmth. A stone fruit’s throw from Highway

101 in Santa Maria, its easy accessibility

attracts both travelers just passing through

and wine enthusiasts launching a day of

tasting along the Foxen Canyon wine trail.

“We have everything you need for a day of

wine tasting,” said Joanne Frick, including

gourmet cheeses and artisan bread.

Gold Coast boasts fresh, locally grown

produce and flowers typically only available

at farmers’ markets. Artichokes from Lompoc,

avocados from Santa Maria, roses from

Nipomo.

Just outside the market is the “produce

patio,” where shoppers can pick up anything

from onions and garlic to lettuce and toma-

toes.

Sure, the shopping’s great, but Costa de

Oro’s wines are reason enough to visit.

Winemaker Gary Burk’s craftsmanship has

earned plaudits from wine critics and a

number of awards, including Best in Show at

both the Orange and Santa Barbara County

fairs.

Costa de Oro – Spanish for Gold Coast –

uses estate-grown fruit to produce Pinot No

and Chardonnay. Thirty acres of bluff-to

vineyards were planted by Burk’s father, Ro

and his Gold Coast Farms partner, Robe

Espinola, when they found the well-draine

sandy loam soil ill-suited for vegetables.

It was, however, ideal for the Pinot No

and Chardonnay grapes. Costa de Oro al

produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabern

Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosè and Syra

Tasting room visitors on weekends have

chance to sample reserve vintages that a

part of the winery’s library collection.

About 7,500 cases of the Costa de O

label are produced annually, with Bu

making the wine at Santa Maria’s Centr

Coast Wine Services.

The marriage of Gold Coast Farm’s strawberries and Burk’s winemaking talents w

come to fruition this year with the release

Costa de Oro strawberry dessert win

according to Frick.

The Gold Coast Marketplace and Costa d

Oro wine tasting room are open daily fro

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is on the east side

Highway 101. Use the Stowell Road off-ram

traveling either north or south.

Preferred Tasting Room:

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rtiste Winery and Tasting Studio trans-

ports one to a working art studio in the

1870s, the height of the Impressionist

movement. Modeled after Hotel Baudy, the

tiny inn in Giverny, France, where the

Impressionism movement kicked into high

gear, Artiste invites its guests to step back in

time with an old-world art studio décor.

Enjoy paintings from some of today’s best

Impressionist painters, use the community

canvases to create a masterpiece of your own

and, all the while, taste some of the most

Avant-Garde wines California has to offer.

The Artiste story began with winemaker,Bion Rice, whose vision of becoming one of

the world’s finest cuvee wine producers led

him down the path that would eventually

bring the two worlds of art and wine together

like never before. Bion discovered his passion

for winemaking early on at his family’s

Sunstone Winery, where he honed his skills at

assemblage, the art of blending wines

together to yield distinctly complex cuvees of

balance, grace and power.

Now, with those skills as his tool belt and

California as his palette, Bion selects the

vintages and varietals that hold the nuances

and characteristics he needs to create his next

wine, each one a unique vision itself. Like an

Impressionist painter who uses individual,

visible brushstrokes to create a final mast

piece, Bion uses each wine as a brushstroke

the final blend. The ultimate goal? To produinfinitely beautiful cuvees that are much mo

than merely the sum of their parts, ones th

exhibit the best aromas, flavors and sen

tions of each individual wine that went in

the blend.

Drawing on old-world blending traditio

while adding an unmistakable swath of Ca

fornia style, Bion creates neo-classical blen

they call “Impressionist Cuvees.” The Toret

now a library wine, draws on the style

Barbaresco, Italy, with the powerful Nebbivarietal forming the base of the blend, wh

the Artiste touch adds Merlot, Cabernet Fra

and a hint of Barbera to transform the w

into something totally unique.

The winemaker’s unwavering insistence

quality ensures that lots remain small, w

none of the wines above the 300-case produ

tion level, and some as low as 50. And

another feature makes all of Artiste win

Preferred Tasting Room:

ARTISTE WINERY

See Artiste, page





30 Paso Robles wineries to pour at

‘A Taste of Paso Wines’ – The Sainte Claire

Hotel – Thursday, August 30, 5:30-8 p.m.

A Taste of Paso Wines, featuring fine winesfrom 30 Paso Robles Wine Country vintners,

will pour their premium Paso Robles wines

paired with specially prepared appetizers by

Il Fornaio Restaurant for the third consecu-

tive year.

“This annual event is a great way to intro-

duce Silicon Valley wine enthusiasts to Paso

Robles wines and the winemakers and allow

them to experience Paso Robles Wine

Country in downtown San Jose,” said Karen

Bria of Central Coast Boutique wines, theevent producers.

A complete list of visiting wineries at A

Taste Paso of Paso Wines can be found at

www.tastepasowines.com.

A Taste of Paso Wines tickets are $65 in

advance and $75 at the door and include a

walk-around wine tasting; hors d’ oeuvres; a

commemorative Riedel wine glass and partic-

ipation in the silent auction. A limited

number of tickets to this exciting event are

available online at www.tastepasowines.comor by calling (805) 239-8463 Monday

through Friday.

Benefit wine and lifestyle auctions

Silent Auction will feature magnums,

library selections and other unique wine lots

from participating wineries as well as lifestyle

packages and more. The net proceeds to

benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® –

www.makewish.org.

For the trade and media

Prior to the public tasting on August 30th,

A Taste of Paso Wines will begin in the after-

noon with a Trade & Media Seminar from

1 to 2 p.m., hosted by the Paso Robles Wine

Country Alliance, presenting what makes

Paso Robles wines distinctly different. The

seminar will be followed by an exlusive walk-

around tasting from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There

limited seating for the Trade & Med

Seminar which includes admission to t

exclusive walk-around tasting. For reserv

tions, email [email protected]

call (805) 674-4047.

About A Taste of Paso Wines

A Taste of Paso Wines is produced

Central Coast Boutique Wines and sponsor

by the Paso Robles Wine Country Allianc

City of Paso Robles, Hotel Cheval , Il Forna

Restaurant, Kraftwerk Design, Make-A-Wi

Foundation®, Martin Resorts, Paso Robl

Inn, The Sainte Claire Hotel, San Luis ObispCounty VCB and The Wine Wrangler. F

more information about A Taste of Pa

Wines, call Karen Bria at (805) 674-4047,

email at [email protected]. Add

tional information about the event can also

found at www.tastepasowines.com.

www.bellalunawine.com (805) 434-5477

1850 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA

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WestFest 2007 is the fourth annual Wine and Blues Festival, w

major sponsorship from Hampton Inns and Suites, Grapeline Expre

Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast, and Farm Credit West, Fog Catcher In

and Best Western Fireside Inn, which is produced by the Hwy 46 W

Wineries in Paso Robles, California. The event this year will be heSaturday, September 8th at Peachy Canyon Winery located off

Highway 46 West on Bethel Road. Your ticket entitles you to wine clu

discounts at all participating wineries for the entire weekend, an

admission to the festival to hear Rockin’ Blues. The centerpiece of t

weekend is the festival where each winery will pour their awar

winning wines. Your ticket also becomes your raffle number for gre

gifts including two six-liter wine bottles etched and hand-painted wi

the WestFest logo. Over three hundred guests coming from as far aw

as Washington State attended the first annual event. The event h

limited seating and tickets are sold in advance by the participatin

wineries. Time, price, food and entertainment to be announced.

About Highway 46 West Wineries GroupIn 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed t

Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promo

the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people awa

of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Pa

Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who ha

dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fi

wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is oft

marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s

area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities … whe

being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wine

Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards an

wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new produceRolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover

every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enj

our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environme

and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.

The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cella

Castoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, Frate

Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight Cella

Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are

included on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to t

Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just li

a travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winer

Once you get seven stamps you will receive a beautifully designposter of all the participating wineries labels. When your passport

full with all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by

of the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes fro

a weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guid

tasting tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other even

such as Tax Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the b

event of the year. All thirteen wineries come together to pour gre

wines while guests listen to blues music and enjoy delicious foo

from local caterers. For more information, check out the 46 We

Wineries website at www.paso46westwineries.com.

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Visit some of the newest and most exciting wineries on California’s Central Coast!

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

Penman Springs Vineyard is an artisan wine farm de-dicated to producing the finest grapes possible. We grow Cabernet 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 Robles805-237-7959 | www.penmansprings.com

STILL WATERS VINEYARDS

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

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

small family owned winery with a warm Hacienda-style tasting room. We invite you come and taste our wines in the B & E Saloon thatoverlooks the vineyard.

Daily 11am-5pm10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles

805-238-4815 www.bevineyard.com

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Fine Wine… Friendly People Open Daily 11-5

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805-237-8884

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If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you

know what it’s like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautiful

scenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you don’t

have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience the delights of

Italy. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of Francesco Grande and his

lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born in Calabria and grew up in

the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many of his fellow countrymen, his

passion for food and wine has been the focus of his life.

For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy

restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customer to

convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to the Paso

Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide a little rest

and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly beautiful

rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that it was time for

a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots.

“Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a wine-maker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father before him

and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life,” says Francesco.

With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned his

land into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesque little

winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless sea of

vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah,

Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.

“I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it

soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a l

longer. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse!” sa

Francesco.

Francesco has not totally hung up his chef’s apron, though. Th

tasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Italia

specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side the fi

wines of Falcon Nest.

Falcon’s Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles. Th

tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more info

mation, call (805) 226-0227 or go to www.falconnestwine.com.



CASS VINEYARDS

Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample yourfavorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmetcheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers anarray of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. Wealso offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty LehighFriday thru Sunday.

Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles

805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

FALCON NEST

VINEYARD & WINERY Family owned and operated vineyard and winery specializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the truItalian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pastsauces. Food available daily.

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

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of 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 thedeck or under the oaks.

Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pmBy advanced appointment on Fridays

4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

As a small boutique winery, we offer

ultra-premium hand-made wines

produced in small lots from our

family-owned winery and vineyard.

Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room

and experience some serious wine,

talk with the owner/winemaker and

enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere.

Friday-Sunday 11:30 am-5pm5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton

805-233-8412 www.hansenwines.com

HANSEN VINEYARDS

Falcon Nest Winery – Just Like a Trip to Tuscany

Carol and

Francesco Grande




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Salisbury Vineyards recently announced the start of “Schoolhouse

Rock 2007” at the tasting room in the Old Schoolhouse in Avila Valley.

The place will be rocking with House Red Band on the patio from 1

to 4 p.m. Barbecue fare will be available for purchase and a trolley

tour of Avila Vineyards takes place at 4 p.m. Join them for a Sunday

afternoon of wine tasting, music, art and wine education!

Schoolhouse Rock is every other Sunday through October. The

Salisbury Vineyards’ tasting room is in the Old Schoolhouse located

at 6985 Ontario Road between the two Avila exits. Call (805) 595-

9463 for more information.

About Salisbury Vineyards

John Salisbury – a farmer and wine-grape grower whose roots go

all the way up to the Sacramento Delta area where the Salisbury

family has been farming in Walnut Grove, CA since 1850 – began

growing grapes in the Paso Robles area in 1997. In 2000, he beganrenovation on the old Santa Fe schoolhouse, an area landmark and a

multiple-use facility for many years. “My father, John, is a great

visionary,” says Jennifer Rucks, “and could see the schoolhouse as an

ideal location far before anyone else! His role has been the m

instrumental to this ‘dream.’” In May of 2005, the work complet

Salisbury opened up the facility under the Salisbury Vineyards nam

Now, the old schoolhouse is open for tasting of Salisbury’s wine sedays a week.

Jennifer and her husband, Kevin (also a professional skateboard

work with John Salisbury in maintaining all operations. With th

two children and a past filled with varied and diverse career intere

like skatepark owners, artists, and now vintners, the two have ma

a home here in SLO County in this unique facility.

The tasting room also has a gallery, Salisbury Fine Art, owned

her mother, Maridel Salisbury and represents more than 150 rec

nized artists nationally and even internationally.

The wines of Salisbury are as varied and diverse as is the fam

and the tasting room features the family’s Pinot Noir, cool-climSyrah, Paso Robles Zinfandel, Chardonnay and even some Cabern

There are some truly unique wines as well, like Pinot Naturale – n

quite a rosé of Pinot Noir, but definitely a nice warm-weather sipp

Music, Art, BBQ & Trolley Tours at Salisbury Vineyard



The 3rd Annual Solvang Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show will take

place in the middle of picturesque Solvang on Saturday, August 25.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is sponsored, in part, by

Jon’s Equipment and Construction, Mid-State Bank & Trust, andAlisal Cellars. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to help with

renovations to the Solvang Sunny Fields Park and children’s play-

ground.

The event is open to all makes and years of classic and modified

cars, trucks, and special interest vehicles. More than 250 vehicles

from all over California will be competing for over 80 awards. There

will also be vendors, raffle prizes – including a new V8 engine with

proceeds benefiting the Santa Ynez High School Auto Shop – and

music. The event also attracts more than 5,000 spectators.

Participants and spectators will also enjoy the numerous specialty

shops; stores, restaurants, wine tasting and world-famous Danish

pastry shops that are the backdrop for the event.

On Friday Night, August 24th, Alisal Cellars is hosting a San

Maria style tri-tip barbecue and wine tasting. There will be muand some of the Saturday show cars will be on display. The barbec

will take place in the back parking lot behind the Royal Scandin

vian Inn on Alisal Road. Cost for the barbecue is $20 for adults a

$10 for children under 12 years old. The tickets can be purchased

the event. For more information, contact John or Kathleen at (80

686-5201.

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even more unique: every label is a work of art

in and of itself. Artiste works with some of the

finest Impressionist artists across the country

to commission a painting for every newcuvee, and each wine then takes on the name

of the masterpiece that graces its bottle. In the

end, it’s the ultimate synthesis of art and wine:

a liquid work of art created by a master wine-

maker within the bottle, and a painted work

of art created by a master painter without.

Every quarter, Artiste releases new wines

featuring new paintings from the artists. Each

release opens with an Art & Wine Release

Party featuring delicious food paired with the

new wines and the entire tasting studio filledwith new artwork for the show, along with a

visit from the featured artist to talk about

their work and autograph bottles for

customers. Throughout the year, Artiste also

holds special events such as blending sessionswith the winemaker and painting seminars

with the resident artist, Christina LoCascio.

Stop by the studio in downtown Santa Ynez

to find out more and experience the Artiste

world of art and wine for yourself!

Upcoming Art & Wine Release Party

on Saturday, August 25th

Celebrate Argentine Tango with a new

exhibit of paintings by artist Aldo Luongo.

Savor the flavors of Argentina with authentic

cuisine by Café Buenos Aires of SantaBarbara, live music, and tango dancing! Visit

www.Artiste.com for more information and

RSVP.

About Aldo Luongo

With talent that led him to be honored

the official Olympic Artist in Seoul an

Atlanta (among many other accolades),

creates, in his “space and time”, powerful an

spirited work that evokes true emotio

Whether he portrays a romantic enclave

frenzied sporting event, or a richly textur

landscape, central to all of Luongo’s paintin

is the balance between memory and hop

sorrow and humor, freedom and control.

Artiste Winery and Tasting Room, locat

at 3569 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez, is opedaily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artiste Winery & Tasting Room Continued from page 16



Cellar Door has announced the launch of Hayman & Hill Inter-

change, a new white blend from Santa Barbara County. Interchange

represents the natural flow between nature’s elements and the art of

winemaking. The 2006 Interchange features a blend of aromatic whitevarietals from Santa Barbara County’s diverse landscape, and is the

latest in Hayman & Hill’s venture to create single-appellation wines

produced from California’s top winegrowing regions.

“Interchange symbolizes many things,” said Rebecca Stead,

Marketing Manager for Cellar Door wines. “It is the winemaker’s

careful hand over the winemaking journey; the cooling flow of mild

coastal breezes through hillside vineyards; the subtle hint of pineapple

aromas in the glass from distinct parcels of land. Interchange discovers

what’s new on the horizon, which in this case, is the magnificent Santa

Barbara County.”

“Our aim is to produce wines that are authentic expressions of

their varietal type from the appellations we love best,” said DavidHayman, Hayman & Hill Winemaker. “They hit a sweet spot at

$13.99 and deliver top quality. For Interchange, we traveled off the

beaten track, and found just what we were looking for in the diverse

terrain of Santa Barbara County. We set our sights on a white blend

that packs a punch of intense fruit with effortless balance and

finesse. A lick of oak and careful barrel fermentation delivers a

distinctly rich, yet refreshing palette.”

Expressive of its appellation, Interchange is a luscious, rich blen

of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Malvasia Bianca, Semillo

and Gewürztraminer grapes. This latest addition to Hayman & Hilappellation-specific line-up has a bright floral nose and a luscio

tropical palate with bright acidity.

Interchange will be distributed nationally with a suggested ret

price of $13.99. The Hayman & Hill winemaking philosophy

simply to seek out the finest quality grapes where they grow best.

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5805 Adel aida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 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

750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 11-5:30 X X

##Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu

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

#B & E Vineyards – Paso Robl es 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 Dai ly

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

##Casa de Caballos Vineyard – Templeton

2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Daily 11-5 X X

##Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles

7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X

##Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily

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

##Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:3 0

131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X XChangala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By

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

Charlie Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 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 – Pa so Robles Daily

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

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su

2985 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 Daily

2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X

Donatoni Winery – Paso Ro bl es Sa-Su 12 -5

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt XDover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su

4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles

1953 Ni derer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X

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3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

##Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily

3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X

Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo

1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X

##EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily

5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X

## Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Dai ly

5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Da ily

Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By

8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt

Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X

Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeto n By Appt

805-434-1526 – Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By

1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By

5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

Grey Wolf Cellars – P aso Robles Daily

2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

##Halter Ranch Vnyd – Paso Robl es Th-Mo

8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

#Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily

5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X

Harmony Cellars – Harmony Daily

3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X

Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo

821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5

Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo

2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5

##Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily

2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X

J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily

6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X

J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Th-Mo

4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-6 X X

Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By

5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X

JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily

1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X

##Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily

11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X

Kukkula – Templeton By

9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4

2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X

##Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily

5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X

Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only

Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su

3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X

Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su

8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X

Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily

2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By

4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X

Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5

5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X

Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5

2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X

Mastantuono – Templeton 10-5 Winter

2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X

Mc Clean Vineyards – Templeton By

4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt

Meridian Vineyards – Paso Rob les Dai ly

7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X

###Midlife Crises – Paso Robles Th-Mo

1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X

Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily

2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X

###Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su

4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X

NadeauFamilyVintners– Paso Robles Fr-Su

3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X

Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily

7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X

###Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily

7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X

Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles By Appt X X1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 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

202 0 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 80 5-2 37-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

###Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robl es Fr-Su

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

Pianetta – Paso Robles

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 By Appt X X

Tasting Room: 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Mo, Th, Fr 12-6; Sa-Su 11-

Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt

Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su

13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X

Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Wed-Sun

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

Rainbows End Winery – San Mi guel By

8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X

###Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily

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

RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su

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

###Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily

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

###Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su

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

San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

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

Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X

Sextant Wines – Templeton By

45 Main St; 866-833-9463 Appt

###Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo

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

Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7

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

Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By

7575 York Mounta in Rd; 8 05-238-2412 Appt X

# Still Waters Vineyards– Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily

2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X

Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily

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

Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily

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

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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 Daily

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

Venteaux – Templeton By

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X

Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By

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

Vihuela Winery – Templeton Sa-Su

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su

2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

Vina Robles – San Miguel By

3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt

Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su

7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X

Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30

8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X

##Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Da ily

3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily

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

###Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Da ily138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X

York Mountain – Templeton Daily

7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily

1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su

3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

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Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily

415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X

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

Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily

453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X

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 Luis Obispo Dai ly

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 Dai ly

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

Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo


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 Daily

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

##Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily


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 – San Luis Obispo 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 Daily4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X

Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By

555 E l Camino Rea l; 805-546-1088 A ppt

Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines – San Luis Obispo

3526 S. Higuera Rd; 805-542-0133 Sa-Su 12-5

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 Daily448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X

Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By

5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 A ppt

Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily

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

Chimere – Santa Maria By

21 7 N orth Russel l; 8 05-310-1148 Appt

##Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily

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

Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X

Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X

Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X

IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 A ppt

##KennethVolk Vineyards– Santa Maria Fr-Su5230 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X

Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 XMcKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X

Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily6600 F oxen Ca nyon Rd; 805-934-433 2 10-4 X

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt

Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X

Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily

6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 XL O S O L I V O S

Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X

Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X

Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X

Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X

Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X

Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X

The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X

Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-52990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X

##Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X

Consilience – Los Olivos Daily2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X


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Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily

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

Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily

2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X

Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo

2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X

John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room

2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily


Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily

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

Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Koehler – Los Olivos Daily


Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room

2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X

Longoria Wines – Los Oli vos Fr-Su 11 -4 :30

2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Mo-Th 12-4:30,Closed Tu X X

Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos

2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X

Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


##Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X

Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su

2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X XVerdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


##Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily

2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X

Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily


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Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily

201-C Industrial Way; 805-688-9090 11-4 X X

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By

805-736-9957 Appt X X

Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily

5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X

Clos Pepe – Lompoc By

4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt

Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto

1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 800-251-1225 Th-Sa 11-4 X X

Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily

6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X

Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By

805-686-0850 Appt

Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton

406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X

Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By

4892 Hap good Rd ; 805-736-3854 Appt

Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By

2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt

Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily

6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X

Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily

5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X

Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily

9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X

Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa

1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X

Sanford Winery – Buellton Daily

7250 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-3300 11-4 X X

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Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5

2205 Alamo P intado Rd; 805 -455 -1412 Closed Wed X X

Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang

1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X

Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang


East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang


Jorian Hill – Solvang By

1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt

Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily

1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X

Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo

1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X

Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily

1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X

Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily

1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X

Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X

Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X

Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X

Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X

Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X

Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X

Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X

##Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X

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##Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X

Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X

Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X

Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X

Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X

Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Daily343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 11-5 X

Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X

Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X

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Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X

Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara Daily205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X

Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X

Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X

Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X

Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 SummerEnd of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X

Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-52330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X

Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su

36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X


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