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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

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PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 2

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PASO ROBLES

ONGOING

Concerts at Castoro Cellars

888-DAM-FINE,Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

• July 21: Los Pinguos

• July 29: Up in the Air

• Aug 18: Peppino d’AgostinoONGOING MONDAYS

Jam Night at Divine AppointmentShare your talent with others6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robleswww.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]

• July 14: Stacked Stone Cellars

• August 11: Booker Winery

• September 15: Silver Horse Winery• Final Competion, October 7:

River Oaks Hot Springs

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 and craft market

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

## ONGOINGArt Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

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


• July: Artist Gregory Simmons – Watercolors

• August: Pat Cairn- Watercolors

• September: RW Goetting - Oils

JULY 13, 20, 27

Twilight Concerts in the Park

Music, wine and hors d’oeuvres

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

Sponsored in part by J. Lohr

www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## JULY 13

Friday Night Wine and Cheese Event

Highway 46 West Wineries

“Taste Out” award winning wines held atDoce Robles Winery, $15, 888-8-WINERY

Paso Robles, www.paso46westwineries.com

## JULY 13

Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner

at Eberle Winery

Guest chef dinner in the caves

$110pp, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

## JULY 13

Central Coast Wine Classic Guest Chef Dinner

at Justin Vineyards & Winery

French influenced dishes with field ingredients

6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, 805-238-6932

Paso Robles, www.justinwine.com

## JULY 21-22

Basil Festival

Basil beer, basil ice cream, great wine, fine

cuisine, basil fare, art, live music, herbs & more

Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Lone Madrone Tasting Room & Herb Farm

Paso Robles, 805-238-0845

JULY 21Sadie Hawkins Dance/BBQ6pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## JULY 21

Opolo Meritage Blending Event

Become a winemaker for a day, 3pm

Paso Robles, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com

JULY 21

Cinema e Vino Paradiso –

A Night at the Opera at Villicana Winery

Tuscan style dinner, fine wine & a classic film

$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles

www.cinemaevino.com

JULY 21

Farm and Ranch Expo

Farmers’ Market, crafters, wine industry,

olive industry, flower growers, local

chef demonstrations, FFA and 4-H & much more.

9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.countryfarmandcraftmarket.com

## JULY 21

9th Annual Vineyard Tour &

Blending Seminar at EOS Estate Winery

Walk in the vineyard with the winemaker, enjoy

hot luncheon and embark on a blending session

$40, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

JULY 25

California Mid-State Fair

"Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"

Steve Miller Band, rodeo, 4H & more

800-909-FAIR, Paso Robles

www.midstatefair.com

JULY 28


The Big Night at Cass VineyardsTuscan-style dinner, fine wine & a classic film

$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles

www.cinemaevino.com

## JULY 28

Al Fresco Dinner at Castoro Cellars

Dinner, wine & music in a Tuscan setting

6:30pm, $65, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles


AUGUST 3An Afternoon with HospitalityCatering at MeridianEnjoy Cajun cuisine with fine wines12-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 26

Twilight Concerts in the ParkMusic, wine and hors d’oeuvres5:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## AUGUST 10

Justin Vineyards Annual

Wine Society Gala Guest Chef Dinner

Featuring Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird

6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles

805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com

## AUGUST 11

Opolo Rhone Blending Event

Become a winemaker for a day

3pm, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles

www.opolo.com

## AUGUST 12

Lazy Locals Concert at Castoro

Chumash Music & History

1-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles


AUGUST 17

Summer Concert Series at Bianchi

Featuring the Mighty Croon Dogs

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

Paso Robles, www.bianchi.com

## AUGUST 18

FOW at Eberle Winery

Once a year party for Eberle Winery’s

Far Out Wine members, Paso Robles

805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

## AUGUST 18


House Boat at Rio Seco

Enjoy great wines & a classic movie under the stars

Tuscan-style dinner, fine wine & a classic film

$75, 805-238-0095, Paso Robles

www.cinemaevino.com, www.riosecowine.com

## AUGUST 25

Nathan McEuen at Castoro Cellars

Benefit Outdoor Concert, 7pm, $25

888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

Proceeds benefit Escuela del Rio

## AUGUST 25

Summertime Artisan Cheese Seminar

Eberle Winery transformed into a Tuscan cellar!!

805-238-9607, RSVP, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.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

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING

Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande

Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm

805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande

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 CreamEnjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream whereyou help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande

805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

• July 14: Mozart Festival

• July 22: Mozart Festival

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 & hosartist 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 D inosaur Caves

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

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 arti

7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay

www.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

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTESan Luis Obispo, www.taste.com

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Featured weekly winery

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE

San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walks

Morro Bay State Park Museum

of Natural History, 805-772-2694

www.ccnha.org

Various hikes throughout the summer inc

Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike to

Valencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Won

exploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock

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 Bay

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Art Center Collection

Rotating exhibits of works by popular art10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obisp

www.sloartcenter.org

ONGOING

Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise

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

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

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

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MON

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries’ open house receptions

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

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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 Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

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

ONGOINGA Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy parody of the Sopranos with dinner

5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 15

Wine Country Classic

Exciting events throughout the area

including new releases, cooking demonstra-

tions, auctions, winemaker dinners and more.

Various times & locations, 805-544-1285,

San Luis Obispo, www.centralcoastclassic.org

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 11

Central Coast Shakespeare Festival

Classics performed in outdoor theater

805-546-4224, San Luis Obispowww.ccshakes.org


Pick Your Own Berries

Enjoy treats at scenic Elings Park

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

## JULY 13

Baileyana-Tangent Central Coast Wine

Classic Winemaker Dinner at The Range

Delicious dishes paired with wines

7pm, 805-269-8209, San Luis Obispo

www.baileyana-tangent.com

JULY 22

Central Coast Renaissance Festival

Carftsman, actors, jugglers and more10am, 800-688-1477, San Luis Obispo

www.hisrev.org

AUGUST 17

SloFolks Concerts-Peppino d’Augustino

7pm, $20, 805-772-2880, Morro Bay

Coalesce Bookstore, www.flofolks.org

AUGUST 18

“King of the Moutain” Bike Race

Food booths music and more

805-543-3000, www.sanluisobispo.com

AUGUST 25

Stone Soup Music Faire

Many diverse cultures portrayed in music

11am, 805-489-9091, San Luis Obispo

www.sanluisobispocounty.com

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

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 12

Traditional & Transition: The California

Missions at Betteravia Gallery

10am-6pm, 805-568-3994, Santa MariaLOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks

Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards

7pm, 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

• July 18: Vivacious Viogniers

• July 25: Decadent Dessert Wines

• August 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!)

• August 8: Seductive Sauvignon Blancs• August 15: Whites Around the World

• August 22: Chardonnay Classics

• August 29: Local Italian Stallions

• September 5: Zany Zinfandels

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks

7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

AUGUST 18

"Quick Draw" Art Festival

10am, 805-693-1233, Los Olivos

www.losolivosca.com

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music805-736-4567, Lompoc

www.lompocrecord.com

JULY 19-28

Life Boat

Severson Theater, Santa Maria

805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org

AUGUST 25

Chumas Village Day

Live like the Chumash Indians did!

805-733-3713, Lompoc

www.lapurisimamission.org

SOLVANG

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays

Enjoy wine and cheese pairings withlive jazz band "The Buzz"

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

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

ONGOING AT THE PCPA THEATER

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

• Through July 15: Company in concert

• Through July 14: The Importance

of Being Ernest

• July 20-Aug 12: Kiss Me Kate

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

2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvang

www.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Patio

Live guitar music along with fine wines

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

www.royalscandinavianinn.com


A Body of Work

Art work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio

4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj Museum

Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 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.orgONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

• July 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd

• August 2: Huey Lewis

• August 9: Temptations & Tops

• August 30: Heart

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


Buttonwood Celebrates Peaches

A month long celebration including pies,ice-cream, preserves and much more

11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley

JULY 13

Cinema e Vino Paradiso

The Seven Year Itch at Gainey VineyardsTuscan style dinner, fine wine & a classic film

$75, 805-238-0095, Santa Ynez

www.cinemaevino.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featering all types of arts, craft & jewelry

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

www.sbaacs.com

ONGOINGBackstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request

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

ONGOING

Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past10am-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

Lobero Theatre

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

• July 14: Festival Orchestra

• July 15: Stephen Stills

• July 19: Takás Quartet

• July 22: Thomas Hampson

• July 28: Vocals Master Class

ONGOING

Planetarium Shows atSanta Barbara Museum of Natural Histor

805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com

• Exploring the Spring Sky

• Cosmic Safari

• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

Butterflies Alive

Watch butterflies up close as they flutter a


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

www.sbnature.org

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9

"Grossology"

Impolite Science of the Human Body

Exhibit based on a popular children’s book



www.sbnature.org

JULY 14

4th Annual Beer Festival & Classic Car S

Great brews & many collector cars, 11am, $2

Santa Barbara, 805-569-5611

www.elingspark.org


US Jr. Olympics Sailing Festival

SB Yacht Club host Junior Olympics sailing e

805-965-8112, West Beach, Santa Barbara

JULY 14-15

Santa Barbara French Festival

A fabulous French celebration of cuisine

& culture including a fun poodle parade

11am, 805-564-PARIS, www.frenchfestival.cJULY 16

Golf for the Cure Benefit

Golf, dinner & great prizes at

La Cumbre Country club, www.sansum.org

11:30pm, 805-682-7640, Santa Barbara

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California Wine Festival Santa Barbara

Over 70 wineries will pour 200 different wi

Various events and tastings around the are

800-850-4370, Santa Barbara

JULY 21

Kids’ Fishing Workshop at Cachuma Lake

Fishing workshops for kids on the lawn

$6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake

JULY 21

Gross Fest

Science in disguise at the Santa Barbara

Museum of Natural History, www.sbnature.


800-850-4370, Santa Barbara

JULY 21

Kids’ Fishing Workshop at Cachuma Lake

Fishing workshops for kids on the lawn

$6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lak

AUGUST 1 – 5

Old Spanish Days 2007

Great music, delicious food & fine wine

Various times, 805-962-8101, Santa Barbara

www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org

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ON THE COVER WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

Genetic Code or Madness?

by Jennifer Salisbury Rucks

Iremember the early Saturday mornings

with my Dad. I would pull on my

“sodhopper” boots to prepare for a day

of farming. In the passenger seat of his

cream Ranchero, I would make him play

that Debby Boone soundtrack over and

over. I was only seven and made up all of

the words, but he didn’t care … and that

endless smell of ripe tomatoes still gives

me a sense of comfort.

There must be a scientific explanation for

the kids of farmers. I do believe that there is a

genetic code involved. You inherit a stomachstrong enough to last through each bud break

and harvest, continuing regardless of the

outcome. I tried to escape the legacy (now

eight generations of California farmers),

thinking I was a “City Girl,” but that only

lasted until I had children and then realized

that I wanted them to grow up the same way

as I did, running through the fields and

singing endless songs with my best

companion, a white Lab named Mich.

In 1996, a month after I had graduated

from Cal Poly and had moved to the Holly-

wood Hills, my parents decided to move

closer to my maternal grandparents on the

Central Coast. Avila Beach is where myparents met, fell in love and had their first

home – so it was after all, a homecoming.

Moving from his family’s Sacramento Delta

Farm was a stretch for my father, John Salis-

bury, but Avila was the only other place he

could live. Prior to the move, my Dad spoke

to his longtime, Agricultural Leadership

friend, Bob Steinhauer (Beringer) and asked

him where he would “put his money in wine-

grapes.” The response was fortunately “on the

Central Coast.” Dad did not waste muchtime, creating a custom harvesting company

and purchasing, developing and reselling

grape-growing properties (250 acres) at the

height of the Paso Robles buildup. But the

drive to Paso became old and the landscape

around Avila Valley became more interesting.

This happened to be Avila Beach’s lowest

time, with the big oil cleanup, planning and

redevelopment. But John had kept his eye on

the hillside off San Luis Bay Drive and there

in 2000, he began planting the ever diffi

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio a

Syrah.

Not satisfied with just having vineyards

the fall of 2000, John put some money doon an old, dilapidated schoolhouse, en

sioning its glory at the turn of the last centu

It was a huge renovation project, but

convinced a handful of investors/friends

believe in “his dream.” Five years later after

of the holdups in planning and building

opened our Salisbury Vineyards’ Schoolho

tasting room in Avila Valley on May 7, 200

Our opening wasn’t perfect, the coun

tops were still made of plywood and

second born was only five weeks old, tuckin a tasting bar cubby helping us charge

first customers. The schoolhouse’s hist

approaches us constantly with those w

“went to school there, squatted there, wan

to do something with that place or wan

someone else to do something with t

place.” There is something ancient a

palpable in the schoolhouse and we are

fortunate that it communicates all our fam

desires: family, farming, community, celeb


S ALISBURY VINEYARDSFarming in California Since 1850

Milla, John and Maridel Salisbury, Jennifer, Kevin and Drake Rucks



WINERY FEATURE WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

by Dave Wilcox

W

hen Tom and Carol Hinkle first

glimpsed the site where they would

eventually establish Rio Seco Vine-

yard and Winery, they both thought the same

thing.

It was a mess.

They saw more than a dozen or so aban-

doned cars, remnants of a charred home, and

chicken and pig pens. Then there were the

bullet holes piercing the walls of an old barn

where authorities had busted one of the area’s

largest marijuana-growing rings.

But as a professional baseball scout with

more than 25 years experience, Tom Hinklehas developed his ability to witness potential

that others might overlook.

“He could look past the mess, to the site,

and saw the promise and so many possibili-

ties,” Carol Hinkle said of her husband.

That promise has been kept.

Despite a schedule that keeps him on the

road much of the year, Hinkle and his wife, a

retired schoolteacher, have developed Rio

Seco into a respected winery that produces

about 4,000 cases annually. Thirty of the

ranch’s 64 acres are planted, with a little more

than half growing Cabernet Sauvignon,

Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. Hinkle said

after much investigation, he also decided to

plant Roussanne and Viognier as the winery’s

white varietals. Rio Seco’s blend of Viognier

and Orange Muscat is playfully named “Rio

Vio.”

The Hinkles, who live a few miles south of

Paso Robles in Atascadero, knew they wanted

to stay in San Luis Obispo County even after

Tom left his job in 1980 as assistant coach for

the Cal Poly baseball team to become a scout.

Hinkle, an All-American catcher signed in

1963 by the Detroit Tigers, is responsible forrecruiting future Hall of Fame shortstop

Ozzie Smith to Cal Poly.

Some sound investments enabled the

couple to buy the 64-acre spread on Paso

Robles’ east side overlooking a dry creek

(hence, Rio Seco) in 1996. The site had been

used to make a B-movie called “The

Junkman,” which Hinkle said is why so many

beat-up cars littered the grounds.

They were bonded in 1998 and their

initial vintages were made under the dir

tion of a consulting winemaker. But in 20

the Hinkles purchased winemaking equ

ment from Pesenti Winery when it was s

to Turley Cellars. The decision to buy

equipment, instead of paying a consult

winemaker, was empowering, said Ca

Hinkle.

They were now in control of their w

from vineyard to bottle. Along with assist

winemaker Eric Bauer (who pitched

Hinkle at Cal Poly during the early 1970

Hinkle began crafting single-varietal win

along with blends with baseball-them

labels – Clubhouse Red and the Rio Se

Vineyard Paso Robles MVP Reserve Red Ta Wine.

Hinkle scouts his grapes the same way

eyes ballplayers, looking for nuances t

distinguish great fruit from good fruit. L

most good winemakers, Hinkle believ

quality wines are “made” in the vineyards.

Once harvest is complete and the grap

are crushed, he isn’t one to tinker.

“Start with good fruit (and) keep it simp

RIO SECO VINEYARD & WINERY


See Rio Seco Vineyard & Winery, pag



WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEW

An action-packed weekend is

planned for the 16th annual Basil

Festival on Saturday and Sunday,

July 21 and 22 at Lone Madrone

Herb Farm & Tasting Room. The

farm, formerly known as

Sycamore Farm, is located at

2485 Hwy. 46 West in Paso

Robles. The event runs both days

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all

proceeds will benefit the Make a

Wish Foundation.

Guests will discover the

delights of basil beer, basil ice

cream and basil chocolates, aswell as a pesto contest, wine

tasting, art projects for kids and

demonstrations by local artists.

Cuisine prepared by Dining with

Andre will be available for

purchase.

Saturday’s pesto contest is

open to everyone, with three

categories: traditional pesto,

original recipe and crowd

favorite. First place and runner-

up will receive prizes of $50 and$30 Lone Madrone gift certifi-

cates. For entry forms, contact

Maureen Herrera at (805) 238-

0845 or email Maureen@lone-

madrone.com.

Crowd judging in the pesto

contest begins at noon. Festival

goers may purchase pesto

sampling tickets for $3 each,

which allow a vote for crowd

favorite. The formal judging by

celebrity judges will begin at

1:15 p.m.

Contest entries must be

received by 10 a.m., with a

minimum of two cups of pesto

in a container marked with the

contestant name, phone and

email address. Winners’ recipes

will be published locally.

Julie & the Bad Dogs with

Louie Ortega will entertain with

the blues from 1 to 4 p.m. on

Saturday. Basil Festival t-shirts

will be available for purchase as

part of the fundraiser.

Sunday is Family Day at the

Basil Festival, with lots of activi-

ties for kids.

Available will be a Make a

Wish quilt project, with squares

of fabric for people to create

colorful messages. These squares

will be assembled into a quilt at a

later date by the Almond

Country Quilters and thenauctioned off.

Children can also make flow-

ered hats and bead bracelets, and

everyone who buys a four-inch

potted plant may paint a pot to

put it in. Steve Crouch and

friends will offer story telling,

and there will be honey tasting

and demonstrations about

composting.

Adults can participate in Lone

Madrone wine tasting, try three

types of basil beer provided by

Firestone and taste herbal wines.

Proceeds from the sale of t-

shirts, pesto tasting tickets, and

basil beer will benefit the Make a

Wish Foundation. Entry dona-

tions of $5 per couple are

suggested (children are free).

It is our hope that the BasilFestival will raise $5,000 for the

Make a Wish Foundation, which

will grant a wish for a local child.

For more event information,

contact Maureen Herrera at Lone

Madrone, (805) 238-0845.

Annual Basil Festival Set for July 21, 22




WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK


by Mark Storer

T

aste transcends trends. It’s not what’s

in, but what will stay. To have taste is tohave style, feeling combined with

sense. Taste strikes a balance. And certainly

the winemakers of the San Luis Obispo

Vintner’s Association were thinking of these

things, along with a few others, when they

decided to open their downtown SLO tasting

room called simply, T ASTE.

T ASTE is unlike any other wine tasting

room to this point in America. That’s

changing rapidly, though, as more and more

wine tasting facilities adopt the Italian mech-

anism called Enomatic and install them in

their stores and tasting locations. The

Enomatic is a relatively complex device that

holds any number of bottles of wine, locks

them in place and provides them with needed

nitrogen so the wine doesn’t spoil. Along with

the nitrogen, the bottle is connected to a tube

system through which the wine can flow –

provided the patron inserts his or her pre-

paid card – into a glass. The result is simple;

patrons can simply choose a wine and pay a

nominal fee (around $1.85) for a one-ounce

taste (on Tuesdays at T ASTE, you get two

ounces for the same price!). Start by pre-paying and loading your card with as much

money as you’d care to spend, and simply

help yourself to the wines of San Luis Obispo

County.

“It’s certainly user friendly,” says Becky

Gray of The SLO Vintner’s Association. “T ASTE

is really revolutionizing wine tasting and it’s

great to have been here at the start of it.”

T ASTE truly does belong in the hippest town

on the Central Coast. The relatively small

collective of 16 wineries in the San Luis

Obispo area knew they had to stand out

when showing their wines. Most people don’t

think of SLO as Wine Country and T ASTE is

out to show them that indeed it is.

Much like the cutting edge technology of

web 2.0 services in which anyone can

contribute to the content of a web-page or

Internet site, T ASTE allows you to choose your

own wines, to experiment with your own

tastes and decide which ones you like

without being told what’s in and what’s n

Glasses of wine can be purchased as wel

one-ounce pours. There’s an outdoor p

perfect for sipping, talking and peowatching. Inside the relatively small spa

the walls are adorned with professional bl

and white portraits of SLO’s winemakers a

their families. There is no need for a la

tasting room staff as pouring is your job a

so there are only one or two people beh

the counter – fully versed in the intricacie

the wines you’re drinking in case you h

questions.

T ASTE is a way of life, then. It’s chance

think about your own tastes, your odesires for a glass of wine – and exercise th

yourself. This time, the revolution won’t

televised, it’ll simply pour into your glass.

T ASTE is located at 1003 Osos Street

downtown San Luis Obispo; open Mon

through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. a

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For m

information, call (805) 269-TASTE or v

the website at www.taste-slo.com.

T ASTEThe Revolution Will be Poured





An English Renaissance-era

village will magically appear in

San Luis Obispo’s El Chorro

Regional Park when the CentralCoast Renaissance Festival cele-

brates its 23rd annual summer

event on July 21 and 22.

More than 800 costumed

actors, dancers, musicians,

vendors and street characters will

create a unique experience for

guests, who can indulge in great

food and drink, enjoy unique

entertainment and shop for

Renaissance-inspired crafts atmore than 80 shops featuring jewelry, clothing, artwork, leather,

drinking vessels, swords and many more period items.

Continuous entertainment can be found on multiple stages and

throughout the village. A highlight of the day is the Royal Joust, held

twice daily. Guests can cheer for their favorite knight in a test of

authentic tournament skills in a real joust. You’ll also see Queen Eliz-

abeth, escorted by her stunn

Royal Court and her hands

guards, as she visits the village

Guests can get in the spiripurchasing a hair-wreath or

Renaissance outfit, from hats

hand-made boots. There

games for all ages, and a pet

zoo, face painting and pony r

for children. Learn new skills,

fencing and archery, and w

the villagers as the give liv

history demonstrations.

El Chorro Regional Park

located off Highway 1, across fCuesta College, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. Parkin

at Cuesta College and is $1 per car. A free shuttle bus takes gues

the festival entrance.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and until 5 p.m

Sunday. Adult tickets are $14, seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are

Under age 6 are free. For more information, visit www.slofaire.co

Central Coast Renaissance Festival Returns, July 21 & 2



VIOGNIER POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH

FRESH TARRAGON AND THYME

by Jody Brownell

• 3 garlic cloves• 1/4 cup unsalted butter• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped• 1 bottle 2006 Carina Cellars Viognier, Stolpman Vineyard

(or other dry white wine)• 2-1/2 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth• 1 Tbs. fresh tarragon, chopped• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme, chopped• 2 organic free-range chicken breast, boneless and skinles

(I like Rosie’s Farm and Smart Chicken)

Melt butter in medium-large skillet over medium heat. Saugarlic in butter for 2-3 minutes and then add onion and sau

for another 2 minutes. Add tarragon, thyme, the bottle ofViognier, the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmerand add chicken breasts. Make sure liquid covers thechicken breasts or they will not cook evenly. Cover andsimmer for about 10-12 minutes.

ARUGULA, KALAMATA OLIVE, AND TOMATO SALADOver a bed of Whole Wheat Couscoustopped with a Shallot Lemon Vinaigrette

• 2 cups arugula• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and cut into halves• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 1/2 cup whole wheat Couscous• 1/2 cup water

Vinaigrette:• 1 shallot, quartered• 2 Tbs. olive oil• 1-1/2 Tbs. seasoned rice vpinegar• Fresh ground salt and pepper• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

To make vinaigrette, combine vinaigrette ingredients in foodprocessor and blend until shallot is finely chopped. Store ifridge until ready to use. For

salad combine arugula, olives, andtomatoes in a bowl and sprinklewith fresh ground salt and pepper.Set aside. Heat water in smallsaucepan and bring to a boil. Addcouscous and cover and immedi-ately remove from heat. Tosssalad mixture with shallot vinai-grette and serve over a bed ofcouscous.

Serves 2

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It isn’t often that a wine pairs well with both a salad and a flavorful

main dish. Vinegar-based dressings on salads tend to clash with most

wines unless the wine features a brisk level of acidity that stands up to a

powerful dressing. In this pair of recipes for a Arugula, Kalamata Olive

and Tomato Salad and a Viognier Poached Chicken Breast, the perfectlypaired wine is 2006 Viognier by Carina Cellars because of its bright fruiti-

ness throughout and smooth, round butterscotch trademark finish of the

Stolpman Vineyard grapes.

“This wine is full of tropical flavors with a distinct complexity and a

crisp acidity that makes it great for food pairing,” explains Jody Brownell,

National Sales Manager for Carina Cellars. “The chicken absorbs the flavor

of the Viognier, bringing out complementary delicacies in both of them.

The salad offers that fresh kick that brings all of the flavors together in a

mouthwatering finale.”

With a dedication to canopy management, low yields and vine balance,

the goal at Carina Cellars is a simple one: to produce top-quality SantaBarbara County Rhône wines that showcase and emphasize terroir above

all else. The winemaking approach is traditional and minimalist. The

wines are rich in varietal flavors and aromas - Viogniers full of tropical

fruit and spring flowers, dark, spicy Syrahs and intense, blackcurrant-like

Cabernet Sauvignons.

The Carina Cellars tasting room is in the quaint village of Los Olivos,

surrounded by art galleries, restaurants and boutique shops, all within

walking distance. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Carina Cellars is at

2900 Grand Avenue, Suite A in Los Olivos, CA; (805) 688-2459.

Carina Cellars Viognier

Perfectly Paired with

Viognier Poached Chicken Breast

Perfect Pairs by Len Napolitano





The ever-popular California Wine Festival is gearing up for its

2007 events, July 20-21 in Santa Barbara. Hundreds of premium

California wines, delicious local gourmet foods and live blues

music will all be served up at the edge of the blue Pacific in sunnySanta Barbara!

The prestigious events attract major local sponsors who recog-

nize the popularity of wine events and their ability to draw an

upscale crowd of food and wine lovers. They lend their clout and

support to the benefit of deserving charities like Foodbank of Santa

Barbara County and Aeromedicos of Santa Barbara.

The elegant outdoor “Sunset Reserve and Rare Wine Tasting”

event is scheduled on Friday night, July 20. Last year’s Rare Wine

Tasting was “standing room only” on Santa Barbara’s picturesque

Stearns Wharf. Live smooth jazz accompanied the festivities as

lucky ticket holders sampled dozens of rare vintage wines, chilled

sparklers and sophisticated cuisine from many of the areas finerestaurants.

Since the wines served are extremely rare and allocated, only

500 tickets are available to this prestigious evening event. Indi-

vidual tickets can be purchased for $100. Most wine lovers

wanting tickets to the Rare Wine Event opt for the “VIP Weekend

Pass” offering a $50 savings and priority entrance to Friday and

Saturday events.

Tickets for the wine festivals purchased online in advance a

$55, $65 at the gate. A limited number of VIP Weekend Passes a

available at $125, saving $40 per ticket off the regular price! Th VIP Weekend Pass privileges include:

• Entry to both festival events (Rare Wine Tasting/ Wine Festiva

• One hour preview-entrance to Wine Festival (before general

public)

• Free oversized CWF logo wine glass

• Save 35% on festival tickets (Advance sales online and select

retail outlets only.)

Contact Don Fritzen for more information, 1-800-850-4370

emaill [email protected].

California Wine Festival Hits the Beach in Santa Barbar





Movie lovers, rejoice! New company

partners with local wineries to offer food,

films and fun under the stars

There are few things in life better thangood food, good company, good wine and a

good film – unless, that is, all those simple

luxuries are combined in a picturesque picnic

under the stars.

Enter Cinema E Vino Paradiso is the

unique new business venture that’s taking

California’s central wine region by storm.

Founded by Gina DeGirolamo and Melita

Toscano, Cinema E Vino turns scenic vine-

yards into open-air theaters, allowing movie

lovers to sample wines, eat Italian cuisine and

enjoy classic films all at the same time.

“This is the true meaning of ‘la dolce vita,’”

explains DeGirolamo, who said she and

Toscano brainstormed their idea with area

vintners, winery owners, wine room

managers and others before launching the

business in January. “It’s like spending an

evening in Tuscany, only better, because this

is a luxury everyone can afford.”

The evening begins with a private wine

tasting at select Paso Robles vineyards like

Cass, Villicana, Rio Seco, Maloy O’Neill and

Gainey in Santa Ynez. Guests then take

specially prepared dinner baskets, blankets

and lawn chairs to the 10' x 14' movie screen,

where they can lounge and enjoy classic films

ranging from “Some Like It Hot” and “Break-

fast at Tiffany’s” to “Grease” the sing-a-long.

The viewing experience is first-rate, tha

to a state-of-the-art sound system and hi

definition digital projector.

Business is already booming, says Tosca“Who doesn’t love the idea of relax

outdoors on a soft California night, sipp

wine, dining out and watching a favorite fi

It’s such a natural fit for this region – and

much fun that people are saying, ‘Why ha

someone thought of this before?’”

Cinema E Vino Paradiso plans to bran

out to other California wine regions wit

the year. “It’s catching on like wildfire,” s

DeGirolamo. “We’re thrilled – and we kn

our customers will be, too.”

Tickets cost $75 per person. Adva

ticket purchase is required due to limi

seating per event. Cinema E Vino is also av

able for corporate and private functions

well as fundraisers. For more informati

call (805) 238-0095 or visit the website

www.CinemaEVino.com.

Enjoy Wine, Food and Movie Classics Under the Star





2007 Winery Music Awards Competition OpenThe 2007 Winery Music Awards competition, the Paso Robles-

based showcase of original music artists from across the US and

Canada who are unsigned with major record labels, kicked off its

five-concert series of competitions in June with five female artists

competing for a spot at the final competition in October and a

chance to win prizes, cash and a breakthrough recording contract.

The June event was held at Maloy O’Neill Vineyards in Paso

Robles and featured a variety of musical genres, including pop,

rock, country and folk, performed by artists from Los Angeles, San

Diego, Sacramento and Portland, OR.

“We are very excited about the caliber of talent that we have

playing at this summer’s competition,” says Kathy Kelly, producer

of the Winery Music Awards. “It just happened that all of the first

five artists were female because of how the schedule worked out,

but the July through September Elimination Rounds will be fairlybalanced between male and female artists.”

A panel of notable judges influential in the music, entertain-

ment and wine industries votes its choices for best artists of the

competition. Artists are judged in the categories of originality,

musicianship and, most importantly, marketability to the wine-

consuming market. The competition is open to the music genres

of: jazz, rock, blues, new age, acoustic, country, folk, soft rock,

reggae and adult contemporary.

June artists were Kerri Dopart, San Diego, CA, Rocky Gaines,

Los Angeles, CA; Debra Arlyn, Portland, OR; Shannon Curtis,

Sacramento, CA and Kimberly Jean, Los Angeles, CA.

The results of each Elimination Round concert are posted on the

Winery Music Awards website, www.winerymusicawards.com.

“The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement at

the same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists perform

wonderful music is like tasting a new wine for the first time and

absolutely loving it – both moments are experiences to be savored.

When you take everything into account – the music, the wine, the

winery atmosphere, and the chance to see and hear possibly the

next Platinum seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event,” adds

Kelly.

Ticket information is also available on the website, or by calling

1-800-838-3006. A total of twenty unsigned, original music artists compete at the

Winery Music Awards Semi-Final Elimination Round concerts,

held on one Saturday each month from June to September, with

the final competition on Sunday, October 7.

Founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., the

competition was created out of the growing popularity of quality

musical performances at many wineries throughout California.

Artist performances are judged by music and entertainment

industry professionals in the categories of originality, musicianship

and marketability to the prime wine-consuming market, men and

women aged 21-54 The Grand Prize winner of the previ

Winery Music Awards competition, held in 2005, was Arr

Grande’s rock group, Threes and Nines, who is releasing their f

CD this year after winning a recording contract with RNB Mu

(www.rnbtunes.com), a Los Angeles-based record label. T

group’s self-titled CD, will be distributed worldwide by Font

Distribution, a division of Universal Music. A second CD, tit

Blend, featuring a compilation of many of the 2005 art

complete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso Robles W

Region, will also be released by RNB Music this summer and w

be available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and

website.



WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBL






July 13th Friday Night Wine and CheeseThe Highway 46 West Wineries Group is having another g

Friday night Wine and Cheese Event. The group of 13 wineries wil

tasting will taste award-winning wines. Great cheese and breads wil

available for tasting to complement the wine.

The event will be held at Doce Robles Winery on Friday, July

from 6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person

$25 per couple, tickets sold at the door. The Grapeline will be tak

reservations for transportation to and from the event. For more in

mation, call 1-888-8-WINERY.

About Highway 46 West Wineries Group

In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to prom

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

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

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

dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting

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

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

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

being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar win

Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards

wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new produc

Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine loveevery turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to en

our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environm

and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.

The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cell

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

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

Peachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are

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

Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just

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

Once you get 7 stamps you will receive a beautifully designed poof all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is

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

the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes fro

weekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tas

tour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as

Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the y

All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while gu

listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers.

more information, check out the 46 West Wineries website

www.paso46westwineries.com.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINERY LISTIN






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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Friendly Peo ple Open Daily 11-54295 Union Road

805-237-8884

www.riosecowine.com



is the philosophy that guides his winemaking, said Hinkle.

“The hard part of this business is farming,” he said while walking

through the vineyard on a recent postcard-perfect morning. “We really

work to get quality fruit.”Rio Seco’s red wines spend up to 24 months in the barrel, then

another eight months to a year in the bottle, before their release.

Road trips provide Hinkle with plenty of time to mull ideas for the

winery.

“Tom’s an idea guy,” said Carol.

One of those ideas is to build a wood-fire pizza oven to supplement

the recently-completed stone barbecue. Step-by-step directions

Hinkle downloaded from the Internet sit on a table in the tasting

room. He also wants to build a weekend getaway for guests on the

winery grounds, what Carol jokingly called a “B and no B.”

The barbecue’s put to good use during the summer at Rio Seco’s

popular Friday Fun Nights. What started five years ago as a small

gathering for friends has steadily grown, with live music, good wine

and breathtaking sunsets attracting more and more visitors. Barbecue

cooked by Hinkle, when he’s in town, is $6, making it one of the best

bargains in the Wine Country.

The Hinkles don’t even mind if guests bring their own picnic food

and a couple of beers, if they’re not wine-drinkers.

“It’s not like coming to a winemaker dinner,” said Tom.

For the baseball scout, it’s all about the fundamentals: Good fo

good wine, good friends, all coming together in a beautiful spot.Tasting room hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday thro

Monday. You can find Rio Seco Vineyards and Winery at 4295 Un

Road. Exit Highway 101 at Highway 46 East and travel about

miles to Union Road and turn right. Make an immediate left and

winery is about two miles down the road. Call (805) 237-8884 or v

www.riosecowine.com for more information.



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 wineryspecializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the tr

Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest passauces. Food available daily.

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

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene

produces 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 thdeck 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.

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

805-233-8412

www.hansenwines.com

HANSEN VINEYARDS

Rio Seco Vineyard & Winery Continued from page 10

Enjoy the beauty of gentlrolling hills in the

Paso Robles countrysideand discover some of thenewest and most excitingwineries on California’s

Central Coast.




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Classical Theater Under the Stars, July 13-August 18The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival

invites you to partake in a summer of classical

theatre under the stars, July 13th through

August 18th. This year features one of Shake-speare’s original villains, Richard the Third, a

man whose ambition and bloodthirsty ways

are matched only by the relish and delight he

takes in murdering his way to the throne. In

repertory with this dry-witted villain is

Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, The Taming

of the Shrew – an hilarious and touching

battle of the sexes where true love emerges

victorious.

Both shows are performed outdoors in

beautiful Avila Valley at Bellevue Santa Fe

Charter School which is located at 1401 San

Luis Bay Drive. Directions are posted on the

website at ccshakes.org. Guests are encour-

aged to bring low back lawn chairs, blankets

and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show.

All evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

and Sunday Matinee’s begin at 5 p.m. The

box office will open one half hour before each

performance. Remember – it can get chilly

after the sun goes down so be sure to bringwarm clothing Tickets are $20 for general

admission, $17 for seniors and students with

valid ID. Group rates available for parties of 8

or more. Tickets for all shows are availabl

the door. Partial proceeds from ticket sales

to benefit Bellevue Santa Fe Charter Sch

Cash or personal checks are accepted. Ho

are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and u

5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8. Un

age 6 are free. For more information visit

website at www.slofaire.com.



Bird Dung, Tar Pits and Storm Drains Star in Three New

Educational Exhibits at Interactive Children’s Museum

Number two is now number one at the Santa Maria Valley

Discovery Museum with the launch of the “Whose Poop Is That?”exhibit, which teaches children to identify birds by the nature of their

“splay” or, for lack of a better word that makes children squeal, poop.

The exhibit joins Trouble in The Tar Pits and Storm Water Santa

Maria Style as one of three new attractions. Each designed to teach,

entertain and raise awareness in children of varying ages.

Whose Poop is That?

This new environmentally themed exhibit, supported by the

Coastal Resource Enhancement Fund, explains all those bird drop-

pings on your windshield and sidewalks. Visitors learn to name and

identify local coastal and pelagic birds; understand avian diets; and

match bird splay to the correct species. Using the museum’s boatwindshield, or “poop deck,” as the setting, visitors learn that poop

color, shape and consistency all relate to identifying birds, as wel

evaluating their diet and health.

Trouble in the Tar Pits

“Trouble in the Tar Pits” is an interactive exhibit hosted by Leanan extinct American lion. Leander invites kids to recover and iden

fossils, learn about tar pits and associated animals. Children w

choose to take on the role of Leander must “feed” Leander w

avoiding the dangers of the tar pits. If Leander doesn’t eat enough of

other animal species, such as bison, or, if he steps into the hot tar,

game will end. While educational, this exhibit also offers the chanc

do some fancy footwork such as walking, leaping and feeding Lean

What is in your drain?

“Storm Water Santa Maria Style” follows the path that water ta

from the street in a Santa Maria neighborhood to Santa Maria

parks. This exhibit teaches children that discarding old oil, cigarbutts or other contraband into the gutter and down the drain can

mately be harmful to our environment, parks, wildlife and loved o

The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is located at

S. McClelland Street in Santa Maria. It is the only hands-on childr

museum in Santa Barbara County. For more information,

www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

Get the Scoop on Poop at Discovery Museum

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Set in the heart of the old stagecoach

route, amidst premier Wine Country and fine

art galleries, is the small town charm of Los

Olivos. Each year this historic community ishost to the annual Quick Draw. The Quick

Draw is an exciting, fast-paced event in which

participating artists from the fine art galleries

in Los Olivos race against the clock to

complete a drawing, painting or sculpture

within 45 minutes!

The Los Olivos Gallery Organization is

host to the 21st Annual Los Olivos Quick

Draw. Participating galleries include: Details,

Gallery Los Olivos, Judith Hale Gallery and

Judith Hale Gallery South, Sansone Studios,

Wildling Art Museum and Young’s Gallery.Participating artists include Kelly

Donovan, Dirk Foslien, Carol Theroux,

Karina Puente, Richard Myer, Cel Miller, Joe

Milazzo, Joe Mancuso, Gordon Luce, Grace

Schlesier, Vic Riesau, Lynelle Echeverria,

Mark Greenaway, Tom DeWalt and Cynthia Joyce.

Don’t miss a moment of this fast-pa

creative challenge. The day begins with

introduction of the artists at 10:30 a.m.,

Quick Draw at 11 a.m. The Quick Drawimmediately followed by a live auction

noon. Other Quick Draw events includ

silent auction that starts at 10 a.m. and e

after the live auction. There’s a barbecue

the park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ar

demonstrations and receptions and take pl

at various galleries until 5 p.m.

On California scenic Highway 154,

Olivos is just 35 miles north of Santa Barb

over the San Marcos Pass, or an hour south

San Luis Obispo and two miles east

Highway 101. For more information, (805) 688-1222 or (805) 693-1233.

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Smiling families dine at sidewalk cafés with checkered tableclothes

and umbrellas. Starry-eyed couples toast each other with wine. Artists

wearing bérets paint at their easels. The air is filled with music,

laughter and the tempting aromas of French cuisine. Surely this mustbe France? Actually, it’s the 20th Annual French Festival in Santa

Barbara, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15 (Bastille Day Weekend),

from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Santa Barbara’s Oak Park. Admission is free.

While Parisians celebrate the French Revolution 8,000 miles away,

Californians will revel in the sights, sounds, foods and joie de vivre of

France at the largest French celebration in the Western United States.

More than 20,000 people are expected to attend. It’s where America

celebrates France!

Non-stop free entertainment fills three stages, including cancan,

Moroccan belly dancers, grand opera, hot jazz a la Django Reinhardt,

the Femmes Fatales Drag Review, French Tahitian dance, African

drumming and dance, Carribbean komba music, and cabaret music in

the tradition of Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker.

Wandering mimes, jugglers and accordion players will perform

throughout the crowd. There’s also lots for the kids to do.

Dozens of chefs prepare fine French food. Enjoy Perrier, Kronen-

bourg French beer, wine, Champagne, Calistoga and soft drinks.

Sunday afternoon is the famous Poodle Parade, a promenade

canine topiary under the festival’s huge Eiffel Tower. C’est magnifiq

Win a trip for two to Paris on Air France. The festival is sponso

by Perrier, TV5Monde, Contrex, HiddenProvence.com, and CalistoThe French Festival is Santa Barbara’s first non-smoking festival!

For more information call (805) 564-PARIS (805-564-7274),

go to www.frenchfestival.com.

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5805 Ade la ida R d; 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

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Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &

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##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 Robl es 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 Dai ly 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 11-5:30

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

Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su

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

Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Dai ly

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

Clautiere Vineyard – Pa so Robl es Dai ly

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

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X

Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles

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

Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily

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

Donatoni Winery – Paso Rob les Sa-Su 12-5

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

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

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles

1953 Ni derer Rd; 805-238-4763 Da il y 10-5:30 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 Roble s Da il y

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

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 – P aso 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 10-52610 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 Robl es 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 Daily2925 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

2020 Na cimi ento La ke Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

###Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Rob les Fr-Su

1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5:30 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 1

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 Daily

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 – Templeto n 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 Fr-Sa 12-7

827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Su 12-4 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

7 575 Yo rk Mounta in Rd; 80 5-238-241 2 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 Dai ly

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

Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo

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

Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily

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

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 – Templeton 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 Dai ly

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 Rob les Dail y

138 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 ObispoDaily

5828 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 Lui s Ob ispo Dail y

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

Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily

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

Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily

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

Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

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

###Laetitia Vineyard – Arro yo Grande Dail y

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

Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

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

Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

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

Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo

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

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande

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

##Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Dai ly

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

##Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily

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

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 Daily

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

Wild Wood Winery – San Luis Obispo By

5 55 El Camino Real; 805-546 -1 08 8 Appt

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 Daily

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

Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By

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

Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily

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

Chimere – Santa Maria By

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

##Costa De Oro – Santa Maria Daily

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

Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Dai ly

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

Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily

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

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily

6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X

Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily

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

Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily

7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X

IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By

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

##KennethVolk Vineyards– Santa Maria Fr-Su

5230 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily

5360 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 X

McKeon-Philips– Santa Maria Daily

2115 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 Daily

6 60 0 Foxen Canyo n Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 33 2 10 -4 X

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By

4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt

Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily

6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X

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Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily

2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X

Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily

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

Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily

2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X

Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily

2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X

Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily

2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X

Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room

2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X

The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Dai ly

2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X

##Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5

2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X

##Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily

2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X

Consilience – Los Olivos Daily

2933 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 – L os 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 – L os Olivos 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 Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos

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

Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su

2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X

Verdad Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X##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 XFoley 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 Hapgood 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 Al amo 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 Daily1711 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 Solvang

1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Mission Meadow Winery – Solvang Daily

1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1344 11-6 X

Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang

1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X

Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X

Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X

Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily

1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X

Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X

Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su

800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X

##Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X

S A N T A Y N E Z##Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily

3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X

Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez

3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X

Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily

3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X

Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily

1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X

Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily

3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X

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

Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily

125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X

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Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily

414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X

Cellar 205 – Santa Barbara Daily

205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 11-5 X

Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su

819 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 Daily

202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X

Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara9-9 Summer

End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X

Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5

2330 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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