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Friday, March 15th6:30 pm

Five-course Dinner featuring Il Cortile RistoranteAntipasta

Calamari piccantiGrilled Calamari in a spicy citrus sauce

2012 J. Lohr Carols Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

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2007 J. Lohr Gesture Mourvdre

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2005 J. Lohr Cuve St.ESecondi

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2004 J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon

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2007 J. Lohr Late Harvest White Riesling

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TABLE Of CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH MARCH 2013 | ISSUE 2, VOLUM

fEATURES REGULARSWINE REGIONS55 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

28 | PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP

Pleasant Valley Wineries, 25

West Side Wineries, STANGER, 27

Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 28

33 | SAN LUIS OBISPO MAP

Avila Beach Wineries, 31

34 | NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MAP

Lompoc Wineries:Zotovich Cellars, 35

Santa Maria, 37

Solvang Wineries, 38-39Sort This Out Cellars, 38

Los Olivos Wineries, 40-43Cinque Stelle Winery, 42Coghlan Vineyards & Jewelers, 43

Los Alamos Wineries: Bedford Winery, 44

Santa Barbara Wineries:Conway Family Wines Deep Sea Tasting Room, 45

12 | ON THE COvER: CASTORO CELLARS

13 | fOLEY fAMILY WINES LAUNCHES WINE SOCIETY

14 | CHAMISAL vINEYARDS

18 | LAETITIA vINEYARD & WINERY

20 | jADA vINEYARD & WINERY

22 | BAILEYANA WINERY

24 | WILD HORSE WINERY

26 | PREfERRED TASTING ROOM: PEAR vALLEY

27 | STANGER vINEYARDS

30 | zINfULLY WILD WEEkEND

31 | RHONE RANGERS

32 | WINEMAkER PROfILE: TOLOSA

36 | WINE 4 PAWS

38 | SORT THIS OUT CELLARS

40 | DRAGONETTE CELLARS

42 | CINqUE STELLE WINERY

43 | COGHLAN vINEYARDS & jEWELERS

44 | BEDfORD WINERY

8 | WINEOLOGY by Len NapolitanoWhat can be learned from a visit to a winery?

10 | WINEGOWING DECISIONS by Josh SteinTrellising: How Grapevines Got a Shape

17 | WINE COUNTRY DININGEstrella

46 | CALENDAR Of EvENTS

San Luis Obispo County, 46Santa Barbara County, 49Ventura County, 49

50 | WINERY LISTINGSPaso Robles, 50San Luis Obispo, 52Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 52Los Olivos, 53Lompoc/Buellton, 53Solvang, 53Santa Ynez, 54Santa Barbara, 54Ventura County, 54

54 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS

55 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

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A Certified Specialist in Wine, Len Napolitano has been educating consumers about wine since 2001

also Tweets tips and advice to the wine consumer. Follow him on Twitter: @Wineologist. Wineology

excerpted from Len's forthcoming book, "Nose, Legs, Body!: Uncomplicated Answers To The Mystifi

Wine Consumers First 50 Questions" E-mail your wine questions to [email protected]

Learn more about wine!

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I enjoy visiting wineries and learning as much as I can about the

wines, the winemaker and the history of the winery. In addition, the

vineyard in the peak of the growing season June through August

is a beautiful sight with clusters of red and green grapes under bright

green leaves. Winery tasting rooms are as varied as the wines

themselves and are always welcoming, whether its a large and lavish

room or simply a folding table among the barrels in a storage facility.

A winery experience also is an opportunity to take a winery tour

or talk to the people who are pouring the wines for tasting. This is a

chance to learn something about their wines. Whether or not you

like the wine, the time spent in a tasting room or winery is a tim

for discovery and learning. You should feel free to ask questions

Is this wine filtered or unfiltered? or Does the winery source

grapes from outside its own property or are the grapes estate-

grown? Im always curious to know how many cases of wine are

produced and how long the wines are aged before they are releas

to the public.

I also like hearing about the history of a winery and how its

owner became involved in the wine business. Its surprising how

many winery owners started their professional careers in areas

completely outside the wine industry. In almost every case it was

deep passion for wine that motivated them.

Maybe the best part of the winery experience is breathing in taroma of a winery during the time of harvest, from September to

November, when tons of just-picked grapes are nearby, some

already in the process of fermentation. Its a sweet smell of fresh

picked fruit mixed with notes of great expectations for a new

vintage.

I N T E L L I G E N C E F O R T H E W I N E C O N S U M E R

BY LEN NAPOLITANO

What can be learned from a visit to a winery?

www.brokenearthwinery.com5625 Highway 46 East Paso Robles, CA 805.239.2562

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BY JOSH STEIN

Every grape vine pretty much looks like every other one, right?Well, while driving past them it may seem to be the case, but the

truth is small differences in the shape of the vines can have major

impacts on wine quality, yield, bouquet, taste and mouthfeel. Believe

it or not, the shape the grapes are grown within has a major but often

unrecognized impact on what ends up in your glass. Trellising is

dirty, un-sexy work, but it's the lifeblood of growing great wines. The

canopy is what converts "sunlight into wine," so it's vital on many

levels.

Each style of trellising has to take into account a number of

variables along the way to creating a structure which allows for vine

balance; that's what's key to producing grapes with lots of flavorwithout damaging the vine or its roots through stress, over- or under-

cropping, or mismatching vine to location. These options include

number of shoots per vine, number of leaves per shoot, number of

clusters per shoot, orientation toward the sun, shading of the grapes

via the canopy, and the overall shape of the canopy, which is

determined by the guidewires of the trellis. There are dozens of

possible combinations in commercial use today.

There are two basic kinds of trellising, though, vis--vis variousways of positioning the shoots vertically to maximize access to

sunlight while maintaining less vigorous growth in poor, infertile

soils, or different styles of dividing the canopy vertically or

horizontally to control for vigorous growth in soil too-good for

grapevines. What? I sense you thinking: How can soil be too good

Everything you've absorbed about growing things the "right" way

the opposite for winegrowing. Soil that is too good encourages exc

leaves and excess fruit. The former stresses the vine and keeps it fr

putting its energy into the grapes. The latter dilutes the flavors in t

resulting wines. When winegrowers talk about "Balance is key," th

what they mean: all of the elements are properly enfolded togetherSome of the more common vertical shoot positionings, know

generally as "VSP," take the forms of candelabra. Guyot divides the

vine quite low to the ground, leaving just two canes regrown each

year below guidewires, to which shoots will attach themselves. VS

generally makes the arms permanent, allowing for spurs on the arm

from which the vertical shoots grow, and Cordon goes one step

further with its permanency, with the shoots generally positioned u

over and then back down so that the clusters are shaded from dire

sunlight.

In contrast, divided canopy trellising is designed to try to take

away excess growth by making the vine work harder for what it do

put out. Winegrowers do this by creating more sections with morecanes, shoots and/or cordons. Scott Henry creates multiple vertica

canopies, making the vine work twice as hard. "California Sprawl"

separates the canopy in two, "flopping" large sections of growth to

each side; Lyre uses movable guide arms to open or close the "V" a

the flop. Genva Double Curtain creates four cordons for each vine

doubling vine energy needs horizontally in contrast to Scott Henry

upright, split form.

Do the range of options really matter? Absolutely, as the trellis

style alone has been shown to have an impact on all levels of wine

expression: softening or hardening tannins; adding or removing

flavors, aromas and range of ripeness options; effecting yield,

concentration, and vine life. The term "winegrowing" is a bit of a

linguistic oddity, for sure, but as you can see, it's absolutely

appropriate. One of the reasons it's quite fair to say civilization is

wine is that, unlike just about everything else we produce, wine

requires our constant attention--even long before a single grape is

harvested or a bud breaks. Cheers!

Trellising: How Grapevines Got a Shape

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

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

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

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

Wine Support Services and SF-Integrated Vineyard Management.

Experience Five unique wineries from theEdna Valley pouring under the same roof.

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Santa Barbara County

VintnersFestivalSaturday, April 20, 2013 ~ Mission Santa Inez

over 100 member wineries wine country cuisine live music

1-4 pm $75, $85 at door www.sbcountywines.com 805-688-0881

A four day, wine tasting pass during festival weekend to 12 participating

wineries. Great Value! $35, $25 with festival ticket.Vintners Visa:

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After thirty wonderful years, the time has come to

celebrate the journey that has become Castoro Cellars. Its

hard to believe we have come this far from our humble

beginnings but the most important thing is to remember t

people along the way who made this all possible. Withou

the support of our friends, family, wine club

members and beyond we wouldnt be where we

today and that is why we intend to throw a

celebration to remember!

This coming Labor Day weekend, Castoro Cella

will be hosting Beaverstock, a weekend long mus

festival, open house and all around good time!Musical acts will include Castoro favorites Dave

Mason, The Duhks and much more. We are focusin

on national musical acts, local favorites and artists w

we have worked with over the years. There will also be lo

food vendors, arts and crafts, microbrews and of course a

wide variety of Dam Fine Wines!

We really couldnt be more excited about this event

because it gives us an opportunity to give back to the loca

community, celebrate and appreciate everything that has

become Castoro Cellars over the past thirty amazing years

You really wont want to miss this event even if it means

traveling from afar. We are covering every angle to make

sure this event leaves a lasting impression and adds

fulfillment of life to all who attend.

In other news, the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival is

approaching and weve got a great line up activities in stor

to ensure a great time is had by all. The festival will take

place the weekend of March 16th & 17th and feature live

music, barrel sampling, food vendors and exhibitions by

local artists. This event has been taking place for years and

has become a Paso Robles staple for the simple reason tha

is a lot of fun! Please mark your calendars, tell your friend

and plan to come celebrate our thirtieth birthday with us.What could be better than live music, amazing food,

beautiful people and great wine? These are the things that

make life wonderful and all in one place. We hope to see

you all soon! ~ Cheers

Castoro Cellars Mediterranean-style tasting room is located

in the heart of Paso Robles with easy access from scenic Highwa

46 West. The picturesque setting is the perfect place to enjoy wi

tasting. The courteous, knowledgeable staff is eager to assist in

making the experience memorable. Guests are encouraged to

bring a picnic to relax while taking in the spectacular views.

ON THE COvER

CASTORO CELLARSCelebrating 30 Years Beaverstock

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New Society to Oer Luxury Experiences in food, Wine and Trael

Foley Family Wines announced today the launch of the company'slatest venture, The Foley Food and Wine Society (FFWS). Developedwith the goal of packaging exceptional all-inclusive experiences for

people who love food, wine and travel, FFWS will offer membersaccess to one-of-a-kind events and activities. Members will receiveexclusive invitations to a world-class collection of wineries, inns, golfcourses, restaurants, events and luxury lifestyle partners worldwide all available via a complimentary concierge service. The conciergeservice is comprised of a team of specialists that will provide

members with insights and recommendations on local wine educa-tion, cooking, gardening, golf, skiing and other active recreationactivities. Members will also receive special offers and discounts fromFoley Family Wines and partner properties throughout the year.

Foley Family Wines' impressive portfolio includes some of themost renowned winery producers from California's prestigious wine

appellations such as the Central Coast, Napa and Sonoma in additionto producers in Washington State and New Zealand. The FoleyFamily Wines resorts, hotels and restaurants are among the most

admired in the world, boasting first-class hospitality, award-winninggreens, celebrated chefs and cuisine, making the new Foley Food andWine Society's offerings an unparalleled, approachable guide toluxury.

"It's long been a goal of mine to share our properties, restaurants

and wineries with people who crave delicious meals, a perfect glaswine and active luxury travel," Proprietor Bill Foley said. "The FolFood and Wine Society is my vision for creating singular experienthat celebrate food, wine and travel."

FFWS member benefits include a new Society Points program works in conjunction with an exclusive online retail site called theFoley Food and Wine Exchange. The online store will allow guestpurchase wines from multiple Foley Family Wines propertiesincluding Kuleto, Chalk Hill, Sebastiani and Foley Estate in onetransaction.

The Society Points program will award points to members forevery dollar spent at the FFWS Exchange online store, at FoleyFamily Wines properties and for participating in various FFWSactivities. Points can be redeemed for a number of items and activiincluding exclusive tours and tastings, product discounts,merchandise and lodging. The FFWS site is a robust resource formembers featuring video content on all properties as well as

opportunities for members to interact with notable food and wineauthorities.

Base membership in the FFWS is complimentary howeveradditional Society levels at different price points will eventually beintroduced. The launch of FFWS is being supported by asweepstakes offer with participants entered to win a trip for four tthe incredible Wharekauhau Lodge in New Zealand.

For more information visit www.foleyfoodandwinesociety.com.

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CHAMISAL vINEYARDSBoasting Wines of Near-perfect RatingsBY MELISSA CHAVEZ

Less than ten minutes from the ocean, and cradled to the west of the Santa Lucia

Mountains, is Chamisal Vineyards. The location with the red, barnlike structure has distinction of being the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley AVA. Prior to its

reincarnation as Chamisal, whose namesake is in reference to the indigenous chamis

shrub, clustered with little white flowers, the vineyard was known as Domaine Alfred

Led by Terry Spitzer, the winery established the mainstay of the present-day vineyard

Boasting near-perfect ratings by national critics, its vintages became the envy of the

Central California Coast.

Chamisal Vineyards Fin du Fresne has shared in Domaine Alfreds award-winnin

legacy since 2006, and is establishing his own medal-garnering excellence as chief

winemaker. The geology and enology major first worked as a viticulturist with a

vineyard that helped pioneer New Zealand Pinot Noirs before a stint in Europe and

later harvesting grapes in Paso Robless Westside. Among peers and visitors alike, he established himself in Edna Valley as one of its respected and charismatic winemaker

Chamisals viticultural palette includes a total of five varietals. In all, there are 85

acres with planted vines, plus 20 more in development with a total of 25 different

clones. Currently, there are 38 acres of Pinot Noir, consisting of ten clones, nearly 30

acres of Chardonnay that include seven clones, as well as varying acreage and clones

Pinot Gris, Syrah and Grenache grapes. Microclimates within their vineyard blocks

enable Chamisal to develop a complex array of wines for some exciting vintages.

Their line of Califa (or prettiest one) wines are heralded as the most densely flavo

of single-varietal Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay wines - the latter of which scored

points in December 2012 Wine Spectator. Small Lot wines include the Cinq a Sept

Open daily 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.7525 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo

www.chamisalvineyards.com | (805) 541-9463

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C L A U T I E R E1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles | (805) 237-3789

www.clautiere.com | www.facebook.com/clautierevineyard

Zinfandel Festival Weekend

March 15-17Celebrate Clautiere style!

Great customer service and a fun atmospheremakes for a festive 3 days.

Award-winning Rhone & Bordeaux varietals

Special wine offerings and extra treats!

Experience the Fun Side of Wine

(Grenache), Monologue (Pinot Noir) and Morrito (Pinot Noir) wines,

which call attention to a particular block or aspect of the vineyard.

Chamisal Estate vintages capture the terroir, or sense of place that is

Edna Valley, and demonstrates the vastness of flavor profiles that their

vineyards offer. They include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, PinotGris and Grenache Ros wines. Last, but not least, are the Stainless

Chardonnay and Stainless Pinot Noir, for those who enjoy a crisp

white or red without any hint of oakiness.

The 2010 Vintners Quest Pinot Noir 8N is sourced from among

Chamisals younger plantings, which has earned a special place in the

Chamisal arsenal. Fin explains that the 8N designation is in

reference to the number of kilometers and northward direction to the

vineyard from Chamisal. These Calera clone vines were planted by

the Righetti family, who have not only farmed in San Luis Obispo

Countys Edna Valley and throughout Santa Barbara County for

generations, they are world-renowned for helping to establish wor

renowned tradition of Santa Maria-style tri-tip barbecues and

seasonings. What better fit than Chamisals reds to make complete

culinary feast?For those interested in Chamisal Vineyards Wine Club, there a

four to choose from. Led by Director of Consumer Sales Andrea

Chan, Chamisal Vineyards enjoys word-of-mouth popularity for th

friendly staff along with memorable wines. Visit them at 7525 Orc

Road in San Luis Obispo every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5

p.m., except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/Day and New

Years Day. Currently, one tasting is available consisting of Estate an

Califa offerings for $12-$15. A reservation is required for groups o

or more. Call toll-free (805) 808-9463 or (805) 541-9463.

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When winding along Vineyard Drive passing many of Paso Robles Far Ou

Wineries, youll notice Opolo Vineyards, with its grandeur entrance leading ythrough the Zinfandel vines and up to its rustic tasting room. Nestled amongs

the rolling oaks, this barn-style tasting room allows the wines and friendly staf

showcase all the thrills you need to fall in love with Opolo.

Wine Club manager Chance Hochschild encourages guests to come on

weekends so you can really get a feel what Opolo is all about: Fun! The large b

allows the winery to accommodate all groups of friends, the wood-burning sto

and BBQ on the patio make for a great lunch date (with a wine pairing, of

course!), and even chat it up with one of Opolos owners, who are never ones

miss out on the festivities. Perhaps one of the winerys most unique features is

walking trails they offer. Not only does Opolo allow guests to roam through th

actual vines, they encourage it! Three trails were made throughout the proper

that vary in degree of difficulty, but all with outstanding views of the vineyard.

Two of these trails feature picnic areas at the top, and be sure to look out for o

and other wildlife on your way up. If your legs are already stretched out from

day of wine tasting, then not to worry, Opolo has you covered! Hop on their 1

seater golf cart and take a cruise up to the hilltop as your guide points out th

surrounding areas and vines you are passing through. A golf cart ride through

vineyard to a hilltop picnic area? Thats Opolos style for a good time!

Opolos 366 acres feature multiple vines that make more than 30 different

types of wine, including their flagship Mountain Zinfandel. The sustainable

winery was bought in 1995 by Camarillo neighbors, Rick Quinn and Dave

Nichols, and they released their first vintage in 2001. They started with 2,000

cases per year, Opolo now produces around 45,000 cases per year, with Rick a

Dave still incredibly hands on, from production to sales. Their passion for

winemaking allows to them experiment and showcase the uniqueness that you

can find in their blends.

Opolo has not only made a name for itself with its award-winning wines, b

it is also known as the go-to winery for events. They are most notably known

their Harvest Festival in October, which features their patio BBQ, live music,

dancing and of course their infamous Grape Stomp Party. However, Opolo kee

the fun going all year long. This month, join Opolo as they celebrate the 12thAnnual Zinfandel Festival Weekend as they hold their Winemaker Dinner on

Friday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. and their party on the patio throughout the re

of the weekend. You can make the weekend even more special by staying at Th

Inn @ Opolo, the breathtaking three-bedroom home located on the property

featuring a gourmet breakfast, luxurious suites and of course, wine.

Opolos motto, Great times, award-winning wines its a happy

combination! speaks true to the winery. When you come to Opolo, you are in

for a good time. The welcoming atmosphere makes you want to become a part

the Opolo family, because when theres wine and fun involved, whats not to lo

OPOLO VINEYARDS

Open Sunday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446(805) 238-9593 | www.opolo.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/OpoloWine

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Spain, Argentina, Chile and Mexico all influence the lively

flavors at Estrella restaurant in downtown Paso Robles, where

fresh, handmade ingredients combine to create vibrant, flavorful

fare. Everything is made in-house here, from the slow-cookedblack beans, to the plump yucca fries, to the piquant enchilada

sauce that bathes the restaurants popular braised beef short-rib

enchiladas.

We asked customers from our sister restaurant, Roberts, what

type of cuisine they wanted to see in Paso, says Estrella co-

owner, Brenda Clouston. There was an overwhelming request for

a Spanish-inspired food. We took that concept and expanded it to

include a range of Latin cuisine. The response has been very posi-

tive.

Estrellas bold dcor matches the restaurants lively cuisine with

warm, orange-toned walls, exposed brick, custom-made barinlayed with snakeskin and hand-made chairs tastefully covered

in cowhide. We wanted both locals and out-of-town guests to

feel comfortable here, says Clouston. We designed the dcor

with the cuisine in mind, but we also wanted to add a touch of

Paso.

At the restaurants helm stands Chef Ryan Swarthout, who also

manages the kitchen at Roberts. Among his most popular dishes

are the rock lobster tacos drizzled with chipotle cream, theCaribbean coconut-braised chicken, as well as the roasted cornand crab-stuffed chile rellenos, which arrive light, tender, and

delicious.Guests at Estrella can choose from the extensive wine list,which features a selection of local favorites, as well as thosesourced from Argentina, Spain and Chile. Beer aficionados wilappreciate the restaurants global-influenced beer list, with itsselection of brews from Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica and CosRica. Also of note are Estrellas special beer-paired dinners, whinclude three courses paired with beers sourced from a particubrewery.

When we designed Estrella, our main goal was to create betiful, affordable, delicious cuisine, says Clouston. I believeweve done just that.

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Viking Garden Restaurant

Danish Favorites, German, American

Classics, & Tasty Mexican Dishes

Largest Tap Beer Selection in Town

Pet Friendly Patio | Open Daily

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

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MAMA'S MEATBALLFine Italian Restaurant and Catering

Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating

seasonal menus by using only the finest and

freshest ingredients.

570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135www.mamasmeatball.com

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LAETITIA vINEYARD & WINERYA Family Affair

BY JAIME LEWIS

While Laetitia Vineyard & Winery certainly has the elegance and sophistica

to stand next to any world-class producer, it is, at its heart, a family-owned and

operated estate winery. With a welcoming tasting room, plenty of room to roam

and a staff of talented people in the field and in the cellar, Laetitia is an ideal spfor anyone who enjoys the warmth of a place that feels like home.

Laetitias legacy of family winemaking began in 1985 when Dave Hickey was

hired for construction at Laetitias predecessor, Maison Deutz. As he worked

around the winery, Dave became intrigued with the traditional, labor-intensive

process of making sparkling wine called Mthode Champenoise. Pretty soon h

was overseeing winery systems operations, and his enthusiasm for the

winemaking craft was rubbing off on his eldest son, Eric. Not long thereafter, E

also joined the Maison Deutz crew full time.

By the time the property had been bought and named Laetitia Vineyard &

Winery, both Dave and Eric had become institutions in the cellar: Eric crafting

wine like Laetitias famous Pinot Noir, and Dave making the award-winning

sparkling wines. Meanwhile, the rest of Daves family was also developing anappreciation for fine wines. His wife, Carmen, manages the tasting room, as w

as wine club and hospitality; his youngest son, Dustin, is a supervisor in the ce

and middle son, Jeremiah, spent several years working in the Laetitia Cellar han

riddling sparkling wine bottles.

In 2000, after 12 years working up the ranks, Eric was named Head

Winemaker and General Manager, and has since become President of the brand

while Dave is Sparkling Winemaker and Vice President of Production. Their

winemaking styles are similar in that both winemakers know their fruit intimate

value tradition as well as innovation, and lushness as well as restraint.

I always dreamed that whatever I did with my life, my kids and grandkids

would be close by, says Dave. People ask me a lot what its like to have my so

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as a boss. I can truthfully say it is wonderful. Hes a great boss and Ilove it.

Such geniality is not exclusive to the Hickey family. Visitors toLaetitia Vineyard & Winery often find its openhearted ambiance

addictive, from the approachable and knowledgeable tasting roomstaff to a little friendly competition on the bocce ball court. A perfectfamily outing to Laetitia might include a stroll through the vines onthe vineyard walking trail, a tasting of the winerys varied offerings,and a picnic on the lawn overlooking the valley, paired with one ofEric or Daves recent releases:

Dave and his team crafted the 2008 Laetitia Brut Ros fromMartini 13, 4 and 76 clones of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.From vintage to vintage, the Brut Ros consistently exhibitssubtle floral aromas and hints of berries, along with a luscioustexture. For a delicious al fresco appetizer, the Brut Ros mightbe paired with a platter of smoked salmon, almonds, Brie andFontina cheeses.

Erics recent release of the 2010 Laetitia Reserve du DomainePinot Noir is rich in dark fruit, complexity and spice as a resultof being made from the most concentrated fruit on the estate.Focused tannin and velvet-like texture combine with darkraspberry tones and deep toast for an abundance of mid-palaterichness, while damp earth and spice complement and roundout olallieberry jam flavors. Laetitia Pinot Noir pairs delectablywith a simple (and easily packable) Muffuletta sandwich:

Ingredients:

20 ounces tapenade (such as Trader Joes Green Olive Tapenade) 1 round peasant bread (about 7 inches in diameter, 5 inches

high), halved crosswise, insides pulled out

4 ounces each thinly sliced Genoa salami and mortadella (foundin the deli section)

4 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheeseDirections:

Hollow out the bread to make room for sandwich filling. Spreadhalf of tapenade on the bottom half of the bread. Layer with salami,provolone and mortadella, then top with the remaining tapenade.Cover with the top of the bread, press down and let stand for 10 to15 minutes. Wrap the sandwich in plastic wrap and let stand for 1hour before serving.

For more information about Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, call 1-888-809-VINE, or visit www.LaetitiaWine.com.

MONDAY-THURSDAY 4-9PM

FRIDAY-SUNDAY 11AM-9PM

This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenho

of Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessitheir Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a cr

brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highquality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Cent

Coast.

Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stand his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able

create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). T

brew team has been able to earn multiple medals including thrgolds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).

In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open markFigueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patron

few feet away from the brewing action. Complete with a state-of-th

art stainless brewing system, customers can enjoy the pint of be

that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An exprience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food a

wine list.Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete w

taps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned

www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Fac

book: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and update

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Grilling season has to be one of my favorite times of the year and

being from the Midwest, I appreciate fine barbecue. Everyone needs a

good barbecue rib recipe and this one is from Chef Ryan Messina,

Head Chef, Tasting Room Manager, and Partner of Jada Vineyard and

Winery. Her easy dry rub recipe reminded me of Memphis style

barbecue and my ribs came out beautiful and so flavorful. I followed

the recipe exactly and put just enough sauce on to glaze the ribs sothere was a little stickiness as it sat on the slaw. The cabbage slaw had

that perfect balance of creaminess and tang so it didnt detract from

the main star of the dish. No doubt she has paired this dish with the

Jada Vineyards 2009 Jack of Hearts. The fruit flavors in the wine

meld wonderfully with the dry rub crust on these ribs and the supple

tannins round out the earthiness of the pork. This wine is a beautiful

addition to any summer barbecue and can also be paired with a cows

milk 2 year aged Gouda cheese for those afternoons when you just

fancy a cheese plate.

The 2009 Jack of Hearts is comprised of 50% Estate Petite Verdot,

45% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Estate Merlot and received

91pts from The Wine Advocate. This wine is a showcase for their all

estate Abreau clone of Petit Verdot. Each year it produces the most

interesting and consistent wines with beautiful color, generous tannin

and an intoxicating aromatic presence. Clone 15 Cabernet Sauvignon

proves its competence again by blending and marrying with flawless

integration. Stoic in its youth, this wine continues

to reward over time with additional layers of

complexity. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, fig, anise

and blueberry pie fold into flavors of currant, ripe

plum, pomegranate, minerals, hazelnut and toffee.

When you taste the heartiness and depth this wine

provides, you will want to have enough on handto get you through the summer months.

Their tasting room is nestled in the heart of the

Templeton Gap, at 5620 Vineyard Drive, off of

Highway 46 West. Stop in for a tasting or a wine

and gourmet cheese pairing. They are open daily

from 11 am to 5 pm and with sunny days ahead,

you will not want to miss their premium wines

and magnificent views from their tasting room.

For tours or to schedule a VIP tasting, please call

(805) 226-4200 to make an appointment.

BBQ Ribs with Cabbage Slaw

Paired with the Jada Vineyard2009 Jack of HeartsBY ALExANDRA CHARLSEY

Perfect Pairs

BBq SPARE RIBS WITH CABBAGE SLAWserves 4 people

DRY RUB

1 tbsp Pappys Hot Spice 1 tbsp of paprika 1 tbsp of course black pepper Pinch of garlic powder 1 tbsp of thyme leaves 2 cups of water (in bottom of rib pan)

DIRECTIONSBake in oven for 1 1/2 hours at 350 F.Baste with light coat of BBQ sauce.Cook for an additional 10 minutes at 300 F.Baste again and finish in oven for another 5 minutes.Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice.

APPLE CIDER CABBAGE SLAW 1/2 purple cabbage 1/2 green cabbage 1/2 medium sized red onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 2 dashes of hot sauce 1 tbsp sugar

DIRECTIONSMix together.Layer ribs over top of slaw.

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After receiving international media attention for last yearsunprecedented Citizen Kane screening, the 19th annual San Luis

Obispo International Film Festival returns March 6-10 with anotherunforgettable festival lineup. Highlights, detailed below, includehistoric venues such as Hearst Castle and unique, regionally-flavoredevents like wine tasting pre-screening parties and surf-themed filmcelebrations that underscore the destinations wine country and beachattractions.Wednesday, March 6 Opening Night Premiere: Food and wine reception and Central

Coast feature-length premiere with director, producers and cast inattendance

Thursday, March 7 Hearst Castle Vip Event: Plans are being formulated for another

event at this internationally renowned monument Bike Movie Night: Screening of a popular bicycle-themed film with

associated lead actor in attendance Hollywood & Vines Sing-Along:Wine and cheese reception and

sing-along screening of a classic musical filmFriday, March 8

Surf Nite In SLO: Surf documentary screening with special guestsurfers and filmmakers followed by meet-and-greet and after-party

Saturday, March 9 Independent Film And King Vidor Awards Night:Awards

presented to standout filmmakers; 2013 King Vidor Awardpresented to film industry personality; after-party at a local venu

Filmmakers Of Tomorrow Showcase:Young filmmakers fromaround the world compete for cash prizes

Movie-In-A-Day Marathon:Amateur filmmakers create a shortfilm in seven hours for a chance to win cash prizes

Sunday, March 10 Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase: Central Coast Filmmaker

screenings followed by awards presentation during Closing Nighparty

March 7-10

Screening more than 100 films over a span of five days and at avariety of historic venues such as Hearst Castle, the San Luis ObispInternational Film Festival is a premier California celebration ofcinematic culture. Each year, it introduces audiences to a one-of-a-kind lineup of cutting-edge documentaries, independent short andfull-length films, and tried-and-true classics, while recognizingHollywood celebrities, new filmmakers and behind-the-scenes herthrough intimate Q&A sessions, seminars and awards ceremonies.learn more about the film festival, visit slofilmfest.org.

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival HighlightSpecial Venues, Wine Events, Surf Nite and More Planned for Unique California-Flavored Festival




PREfERRED TASTING ROOM

BAILEYANA WINERYPlus Tangent, Trenza, Cadre and ZockerBY CAROLYN WOODDALL

Old world inspired. Surpassing new world standards. Sustainagrown. Those nine words sum up with philosophy behind the wiof preferred tasting room: Baileyana Winery. Baileyana wines offereat the historic Independence schoolhouse alongside its sister winerTangent, Trenza, Cadre and Zocker. Owners Jack and CatharineNiven were pioneers of winegrape planting in the Edna Valley of SaLuis Obispo in the 1970s with Paragon Vineyards, and foundedBaileyana Winery over 25 years ago. Named for the neighborhoodwhere Catherine and Jack first met, Baileyana Winery is dedicated creating handcrafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from theNiven familys estate Firepeak Vineyard.

Adjacent to Baileyanas state-of-the-art winery, Firepeak Vineyarlocated at the base of Islay Mountain, the last in a chain of extinctvolcanoes known as the Seven Sisters. The volcanic soils and closeproximity to the Pacific Ocean make this vineyard a perfect locationfor winemaker Christian Roguenant to create exceptional Burgundstyle wines and cool-climate Syrahs.

Visitors will be able to taste the unique Baileyana wines alongsidthe wines from its four sister wineries: Tangent, Trenza, Cadre andZocker. The tasting room is located in the beautiful historicIndependence Schoolhouse. Built in 1909, it remained a schoolhountil it closed in 1956 and was converted into a private residence. 1998 the Niven family renovated it and converted it into a beautifutasting room where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views while tast

on the patio, or partake in a game of bocce ball on one of two nearcourts.

Baileyana offers an incredibly diverse array of wines to taste on daily basis. Each of the four sister wineries are also owned by theNiven family, yet Roguenant practices very different winemakingtechniques for each. Tangent offers crisp, refreshing white wines min stainless steel; Trenza (which means braid in Spanish) showcasblends; Zocker is a German-style winery that offers Reisling andGrener Veltliner; and Cadre is known for a high-end Pinot Noir frfour different AVAs. There is something for all tasters, with the tastilist and wine club featuring offerings from each winery. In additionwine, there are also specialty selections of gourmet foods, giftware,apparel and home decor.

Visitors will often have the chance to meet members of the Nivefamily or Roguenant, but for a more intimate experience be sure tosign up for the Yacht Cruse hosted by Roguenant on SaturdaySeptember 7th. Cruise the Morro Bay Harbor aboard the 72' yacht;Papagallo II. Meet Winemaker Christian Roguenant and enjoy NiveFamily Wine Estate wines paired with hors d'oeuvres prepared byChef Leonard Gentieu. For tickets contact Lori at (805)269-8206 [email protected] for more information.

Baileyana Winery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and islocated at 5828 Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo, CA. For moreinformation and details about upcoming events, call (805) 269-82or visit www.baileyana.com.

BAILEYANA WINERY

TANGENT, TRENZA,

CADRE AND ZOCKER

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo

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WILD HORSE WINERYBY JAIME LEWIS

Looking to expand your wine knowledge and try some exclus

wines right from the barrel? Then look no further than Wild Hors

Winery, located on the east side of Templeton. Beginning thismonth, Wild Horse is offering winery and vineyard tours which

they have dubbed "A Grape to Glass" experience. In these tours,

visitors can expect to discover the inner workings of the winery a

all the behind-the-scenes action that goes into making good wine

Michael Aanerud, Wild Horse's Visitor Center and Tour Lead,

excited and ready to show guests around their property. "Bring yo

shoes and questions!" he said.

The goal with these tours is to create an interactive group that

leads to not only an educational tour, but also an entertaining on

Guests start off by seeing the vineyards and property, then from

there, the tour leads to the barrel room where all of the wine is

created; from barrel to the bottle. Going back outside, you get themeet two Wild Horse residents: Floyd and Dolly, Wild Horses

vineyard llamas. The llamas play an integral part of the winerys

sustainability program, as their job is to protect the sheep. The

sheep are used to naturally control the weeds and grasses around

our gray water recycling ponds. This process is just one of the ma

ways Wild Horse is going green at their winery. Besides, who

wouldnt want to say they got to meet the Dolly Llama?

Back on the tour, guests are treated to small lot, reserve wines

straight from the barrel as well as tasting the full flight back in the

tasting room. The tour is made to encourage everyone to ask

questions and strengthen their wine knowledge, whether that be

taking grape samples, measuring the wine brix, or learning how twinery bottles; this tour has it all. Throughout the year the tour w

change to accommodate the seasons, so from November to June

guests can expect more of a focus on the actual winery and the

barrel room, and then from July to October they will get to

experience more of the wine harvest and vineyards. Be sure to loo

out for their pumpkin patch and full organic garden throughout

year!

Wild Horse is offering these tours on the weekends by

appointment, with groups no bigger than 8 for a more intimate

account. The tour will run approximately 40 minutes and costs $

for the public but is complimentary to wine club members. This

also includes the tasting flight at the end of the tour. Wild Horsefeatures a small, boutique-style tasting room and to say it has an

incredible patio is an understatement. The views are spectacular,

coupled with lots of seating, an outdoor bar and a bean bag toss

game. If theres any place to go to learn some wine techniques, tak

in the breathtaking views, drink some award-winning wines and

have a picnic, then Wild Horse should be your pick!

In 1982, Wild Horse was the 7th winery to open up in the are

They now have 40 planted acres of grapes and have estate wines

and well as outsourced grapes throughout the Central Coast. The

produce around 222,000 cases per year and their barrel room ho

over 10,000 French Oak barrels mainly French.

zinandel festial Weeend, March 15th to March 17thWild Horse will be hosting all sorts of local favorites, from chocolate andwine pairings to cheeses and olive oils. They will also have live music on

Friday and Saturday which is sure to be a jammin good time.

Open daily from 11am to 5pm1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, just off of Templeton Road

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SILVER HORSEWINERY

2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel805-467-WINE

Open Friday-Sunday 11-5or by appointment

Come see what everyone is talking about!

TACKITT FAMILY

6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel

Friday-Sunday 12-5 805-467-9490www.tacittfamilyvineyards.com

Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines,and just relax in our open country setting.

Bring in this ad and receive 10% off on your purchase.

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P L E A S A N T V A L L E YWelcome to

Tickets for the 31st Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival in the

Downtown City Park are now on sale at www.pasowine.com. Thisthree day celebration in Paso Robles Wine Country is the perfect

opportunity for wine enthusiasts to enjoy what Paso Robles is all

about exceptional wine, fantastic food and picturesque scenery

all with a laid back and welcoming attitude.

Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend takes place May 17-19, and

kicks off Friday evening with RESERVE, a ticketed intimate tasting,

which includes culinary bites from local chefs and a Futures Auction

benefitting San Luis Obispo County charities. Saturday begins with a

fun and educational winemaker seminar, followed by the Grand

Tasting with more than 60 wineries showcasing current vintages

alongside a plentiful selection of food options. New in 2013, wineries

will be organized into four regions for tasting: Cabernet &

Bordeaux, Rhne, Zinfandel and other wild wines for your tasting

pleasure. Central Coast band One Time Spaceman will provide

entertainment for the festival with their Rock, Blues and Americana

style.

To thank locals for their continued support of Paso Robles Wine

Country, a locals only discount is being offered to residents of San

Luis Obispo County until April 30th.Tickets All Wine Festival tasting tickets include unlimited

tasting and a commemorative wine glass:

Can Hardly Wait Pass: $10 discounts on Reserve, Premium an

Festival ticket levels are available through March 31. Discount

does not apply to Locals Only, Designated Driver/Child or Semina

tickets.

Reserve: $125 Friday Reserve: 3:30 to 6 p.m.;

Saturday Grand Tasting: 12 to 4 p.m. Advance purchase only.

Premium: $75 Saturday Grand Tasting: 12 to 4 p.m.

Festival: $55 Saturday Grand Tasting: 1 to 4 p.m.

Locals Only: $45 Saturday Grand Tasting: 1 to 4 p.m.

Available to San Luis Obispo County residents, advance

purchase only, deadline April 30.

Designated Driver/Child: $15 Saturday Grand Tasting:

12 to 4 p.m.

Seminar: $20 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Limited seats.

For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.

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PREfERRED TASTING ROOM

PEAR vALLEYBY CAROLYN WOODDALL

As with all good wine, the genesis of Pear Valley began in a vineyard. In the last 1960s, owneTom Maas was stationed on an army base in Germany in the midst of a vineyard. Here he learneto love both wine and the vineyard. Decades later, after their kids were grown, Tom and his wifeKathleen, were free to pursue their dream of owning and living in a vineyard. It started with 20

acres in 1999 and the Maas' now own 113 acres planted to premium French, Italian, Spanish anPortuguese varieties. In August 2012, they achieved Sustainability in Practice (SIP) VineyardCertification, and all 5,500 cases produced each year are made solely from varietals grown on thestate vineyards.

In Spring 2008, the Maas began the next phase of their dream when they broke ground on a14,000 square foot winery and 5,000 square foot tasting room. Continuing their commitment toproviding the best environment possible, both buildings were designed with PG&Es Savings BDesign program, which ensured energy efficiency and environmentally sound grounds.

Pear Valley is able to offer a well-rounded menu where tasters can choose to try six of the 24varietals. There is something here for everyone from refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnato approachable Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Syrah, along with some dessert wines (Muscat,Orange Muscat and a Port-style Solera). Their flagship wine, Distraction, is a must-try blend of t

best Petite Verdot and Malbec.Our philosophy is to grow the best fruit possible and then interfere as little as possible, saidKathleen. Our goal is to create unique vintages that reflect vibrant fruit nourished by ancient sounder ideal climate conditions while leaving little impact on the environment.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it at one of the fifteen picnic tableswith beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards. Tours of the estate are offered daily, byappointment, and visitors will often have the opportunity to meet Kathleen in the tasting room Tom in the vineyards. Pear Valley also hosts a complimentary concert each month featuring a lomusician, with Pear Valley wine offered by the glass or bottle. On Friday, March 15, from 5:30 t8:30 p.m., musician Jody Mulgrew will kick off Paso Robles Zin Fest weekend, and on Saturdayand Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy complimentary pork sliders made with Pear Valleys Zinfandalong with tastings of the estate Zinfandel and signature blends Inspiration and Distraction.

PEAR VALLEY

Open Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.4900 Union Road, Paso Robles

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STANGER Vineyards is making a name for itself as one of thepremier boutique wineries in Paso Robles. The STANGER estatevineyard is located on the Westside of Paso Robles in the famedWillow Creek region, and at 1500 ft elevation, has views of all theneighboring properties. The vineyard is planted to CabernetSauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir. In addition tometiculous vineyard management and artistic winemaking, eachSTANGER Vineyards bottling is held until the wine is at its peakbefore being released to the public. The current wine list includes2009 Tempranillo, 2006 Syrah, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the2008 Bench Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Syrah and12% Tempranillo. STANGER Vineyards welcomes guests to either oftheir two tasting rooms daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their Westside

Tasting Room is shared with Poalillo Vineyards at 7970 VineyardDrive. On the Eastside of Paso Robles, set amongst beautiful rollinghills is the second tasting room located at 5225 Highway 41 inCreston. Each location offers a flight of STANGER wines for anominal $10 fee, which is refunded upon purchase. Heres an insidertip: before visiting, contact General Manager/Winemaker, JP, toarrange a private tasting or even a possible glimpse of their elusivePinot Noir! For another unique experience, check out the BarrelProgram at STANGER Vineyards. The program offers the participantan exclusive opportunity to own a barrel inside the STANGERwinery. The barrels can be filled with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot

Noir, Syrah or Tempranillo. The barrels are 100% new French orHungarian Oak. After the wine is aged for two years, the owner wireceive four cases (or 48 bottles) of the wine as well as the beautifubarrel it was aged in. For more information, visitwww.stangervineyards.com or call (805) 238-0621.

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RED SOLES WINERY

3230 Oadale Road, Paso Robles

Open Daily 11-5 805-226-9898

The unique growing region known as the Templeton Gap allows the

ocean to temper the areas warm days with cool, breezy nights. These

conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the perfect terroir for

growing high quality wine. We are family owned and operated,

specializing in hand-crafted, very limited production wines, made

from grapes grown on our own vineyards.

VENTEUX VINEYARDS

1795 Las Tablas, Templeton

Open Daily 10-5 and by appointment

805-369-0127 w ww.venteuxvineyards.com

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

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

extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of balanc

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

hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room.

DOCE ROBLES

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

805-227-4766 w ww.docerobleswinery.com

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

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

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

MONDO CELLARS

3260 Nacimiento Lae Drive, Paso Robles

805-226-2925 mondocellars.com

Hours: Sun-Thu, Sat 11-6; Fri 11-10

Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in our big

Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfas

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

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

STANGER VINEYARDS

7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles

Open Daily 12 to 5 and Fresh Food available daily.

805-238-0621 w ww.poalillovineyards.com

Stanger Vineyards produces estate wines made from grapes

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

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

that must have been created by the Wine Gods themselves.

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More than 130 Paso Robles Wine Country Wineries Set t

Host Events Across the Region March 15-17

Paso Robles Wine Country will Grow Zinfully Wi

the weekend of March 15-17. More than 130 PasoRobles wineries salute the regions heritage varietal w

individual events ranging from barrel tastings,

winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, laid-back

barbecues, live music and much more. This three day

celebration is a Zinfandel Weekend for wine enthusia

to go bold, go brave and grow wild.

Spring in Paso Robles Wine Country is a time to

reenergized, when the vines awake from dormancy an

when days become noticeably longer, said Robert

Nadeau of Nadeau Family Vintners. Grow Zinfully

Wild Weekend comes at the perfect time of year whewine enthusiasts begin to shake off the winter blues a

decide to head out and see what is new in wine

country.

Touring Paso Robles during the Grow Zinfully W

Weekend is made simple with the mobile version of

pasowine.com. Visitors are also encouraged to use th

mobile phones to check in and post with

@PasoRoblesWine on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram a

Foursquare. This combined with the online Interactiv

Trip Planner will keep everyone up to date on all

Zinfandel Weekend happenings while on the go,

including first hand sharing of tips, activities, stories

about the food and favorite wines encountered.

While visiting Paso Robles, the wine community

encourages everyone to practice the 4 Ss of Responsi

Tasting: Swirl, Smell, Sip and Spit. Always remember

designate a driver or utilize one of the numerous

touring services available in Paso Robles Wine Count

For more information on the Grow Zinfully Wild

Weekend, including a searchable database of events b

day, winery or activity, visit www.pasowine.com.

Grow Zinfully

Wild WeekendIn Paso RoblesWine Country



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For two days wine lovers will gather for the 16th Annual RhoneRangers San Francisco Celebration of American Rhone Wines at Fort

Masons Festival Pavilion, during the largest American Rhone wineevent in the country. Over 2,000 consumers and members of thetrade are expected to attend for the opportunity to taste over 500 ofthe best American Rhone wines from more than 100 Rhone Rangersmember wineries. Tickets are now on sale at www.rhonerangers.org.

We look forward to the San Francisco events every year. Thisyears grand tasting takes place on a Saturday to better accommodateour Sidekick consumer members who have told us they preferSaturday events over Sunday events, explained David Gates,President Elect of the Rhone Rangers Board of Directors. The 16thannual San Francisco events will include two days of celebration.

friday, March 22, 6 p.m., Winemaer Dinner

Fifteen wineries will join together for a winemaker dinner and liveauction at the historic Generals Residence at Fort Mason. During thedinner, the Rhone Rangers will award their first LifetimeAchievement Award. The award recognizes those who have madesignificant and consistent contributions to the world of AmericanRhone varietal wines and the inaugural award will be presented toRandall Grahm, Winemaker and President-for-Life, Bonny Doon

Vineyard. The dinner will be catered by Sonomas the Girl & the FigRestaurant (famous for its Rhone Alone wine list). Followingdinner, a live auction will feature wine, unique wine countryexperiences and travel packages donated by the host winemakers.Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Rhone Rangers Scholarship

Fund, which provides grants and scholarships to help educate thenext generation of American Rhone winemakers.

Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Seminar SeriesThis years seminar series will cover two exciting topics. Both

seminars will be moderated by Jon Bonn, Wine Editor, SanFrancisco Chronicle. One ticket, the Saturday Events Pass, will admitguests to both seminars, as well as the Trade & VIP Tasting beginningat 1 p.m.

Old World Inspiration, New World Innovation with wineimporter, Patrick Will, Vice President of VINTUS. This seminar willinclude benchmark wines from Guigal (Condrieu, Tavel, Cha-teauneuf du Pape and Cte Rtie), as well as wines from Rhone

Ranger winery members who were inspired to create their Rhonestyle wines while using innovative new world craftsmanship.

Mourvdre: A Rising Star in the World of American Rhones willfeature six wines (red and ros) that are based on the grape known asMourvdre, Mataro, Monastrell and at least fifty other namesdepending on where it is grown.

Saturday, March 23, 1 to 3 p.m.Trade & VIP Tasting. Over 100 wineries will pour more than 500

wines for members of the wine trade and media. Tickets arecomplimentary for trade and media who directly influence thepurchase of wine including sommeliers, wine writers, wine retailers,

wine wholesalers, distributors and brokers. Credentialed memberthe wine trade and wine media can register at www.rhonerangers.o

Saturday, March 23, 3 to 6 p.m.Grand Tasting General Admission. The wine tasting continues

with consumers invited to enter from 3to 6 p.m. to sample winesfrom over 100 wineries pouring more than 500 wines. Specialtyfood vendors will also sample gourmet food items and food truckswill provide more substantive food items for purchase.

Purchase TicetsTickets are now on sale and the public is invited to purchase th

online at www.rhonerangers.org. For more information call 1-800467-0163.


Oceanfront Wine TastingUnique gifts & apparelWines by the glass!

480 Front St. Avila Beach805.595.9663

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LARRY BROOkS, TOLOSA WINERYBRETTE ANN WOMACk

Tolosa Winery is well known for their delicious Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, their fabulous

hospitality center and tasting room, and their wonderfully innovative events. This May 19th, t

4th Annual Cte de Tolosa Velo Challenge is set to take place. While wine and bikes might no

be the most traditional pairing, winemaker Larry Brooks finds the two to go hand in hand.

Larry Brooks has been making wine with Tolosa for over a decade. The fruits of his labor ha

earned numerous accolades and awards over the years and Tolosa has become one of the Cent

Coasts most popular wine tasting rooms for both locals and tourists. The variety and quality o

the wine Tolosa produces attracts a wide spectrum of wine lovers from novices to connoisseur

Equal to his passion for winemaking, Larry covets the time he has with his bike. For the pa30-plus years, Larry has been riding both competitively and leisurely. In fact, his decision to fir

learn about winemaking can largely be attributed to his love of bikes. The UC Davis graduate

program cover was illustrated with a racing bike. Larry took that as a sign and jumped at the

chance for a career as a winemaker.

Edna Valley, known for its marine climate, rolling hills and beautiful vineyards, is an ideal

location for cyclists of all skill levels. Larry, along with Tolosa Winery, is proud to share this

experience with folks that may not have the opportunity to ride on this type of terrain. Cte d

Tolosa features a rigorous 100km course, which includes both paved and dirt roads, with plen

of climbs and varied ground. The course begins at Tolosa and follows the less traveled path

Northeast through the historic town of Santa Margarita, toward Pozo and onto High Mountain

Road. The second half of the ride meanders by Lopez Lake and back through the south end o

the Edna Valley.Check in time is at 7 a.m. at Tolosa Winery. There will be a finish line lunch served at 1 p.m

Guests, spouses and friends of any rider are welcome to join the lunch for a nominal fee.

Trophies will be awarded to qualified riders. The actual ride is limited to 100 riders and the

proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the SLO County Bicycle Coalition in celebration of S

Bike Month. The Coalitions mission is to improve the quality of life in SLO County through

bicycle advocacy, education and inspiration.

To see a venture between the wine country and the coalition makes perfect sense and can o

improve the relations between wineries and cyclists. These two California essential activities

make SLO one of the happiest places on earth. To learn more about the race and Tolosa Winer

visit www.tolosawinery.com.

T O L O S AEstate Wines

Open daily 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo

www.tolosawinery.com | (805) 782-0500

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The 3rd annual Cayucos Sea Glass Festival isquickly approaching and it is no wonder why thisevent has gained national attention. Sea Glassenthusiasts and craftspeople from around the

world will converge in this quaint beach town tosell and showcase their sea glass creations andtreasures. Attendees will quickly discover why seaglass collecting is such a popular hobby alongcoastal regions worldwide.

Whats New at this Years Sea Glass festial?Special Guest, Richard LaMotte; a Sea Glass

Discovery Center; and mermaid photo booth. Also,place your bids at the silent auctions to win somegreat prizes. Don't miss the food and drink venuehosted by local businesses. There will be ongoing

live music and dancing both days, featuring

Grammy-award winning Louie Ortega, the Bobby

Santa Cruz Band, Tennessee Jimmy Harrell Trio

and Bruce Beck the Mystery Brothers. For more

information visit www.cayucosseaglass.com.March 8Friday night reception with Richard LaMotte from

7:30-9:30 p.m. at the historic Borradori-Garage.

Tickets for the reception are $25 and available by

calling (805) 995-1351.

March 9-10Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Cayucos Vets Hall (at

the foot of the Pier) Entry fee: $3.00

Cayucos Sea Glass Festival, March 8-10


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ARCADIAN

1515 East Chestnut Ave, Suite B, Lompoc | Open daily 11am-5pm805-737-3900, w ww.arcadianwinery.comInspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davis

has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in Cali-fornia's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French ar tisan methods

and hands-on vineyard management, Joe's Arcadian label consistently

receives high marks from the world's most respected wine writers.

JALAMA WINES

308 North 9th St, C, Lompoc805-735-8937, www.jalamawines.comFriday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointmentWinemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah

from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM

1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc805-742-0478, www.LoringWineCompany.com

Open Friday through Sunday 11am-5pmWere a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noirand whatever else strikes our fancy : )

PALMINA

1520 East Chestnut Court, LompocThursday-Saturday 11am-5pmSunday-Monday 11am-4pm805-735-2030, www.palminawines.comPalmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and

attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.

STOLPMAN VINEYARDS

1700 Industrial Way, Ste B; Friday 1-5pmSaturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm805-688-0400, w ww.stolpmanvineyards.comTry a splash of estate grown Syrah, Sangiovese and Roussanne

amidst the controlled chaos of sorting, punch-downs, pressing

& racking to truly experience the excitement of winemaking...

TRANSCENDENCE

313 N. F. Street, Lompoc805-689-5258, www.transcendwines.comFriday-Sunday 11am-4pm. $10 Tasting FeeLife happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,

celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,

end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence celebrates

the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.

ZOTOVICH CELLARS

1500 East Chestnut Court, Suite D; Lompoc805-736-1600, ww w.zotovichcellars.comThursday-Sunday 10am-5pm

A family owned and operated boutique winery.

"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

We're new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"

SCOTT CELLARS316 North F St, Lompoc | Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm(805) 736-6161, www.scottcellars.com

Specializing in vineyard designate Sangiovese's and our

lavish Cuvee's, we produce ultra rich California style wines.

Our Sangiovese's are dense with fruit and the Cuvee's are

silky smooth. Private tastings by appointment.

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family label, Zotovich Cellars.The partnership just made sense, says Ryan. Our goal is to

remain small. We never want to lose our focus of making high-quality wine. Stylistically, our wines are varietally driven, elegant,balanced and bright. We rely heavily on the grapes themselves to sprecedent. You can purchase bottles of these handcrafted, small-lwines at the Zotovich Cellars tasting room in the Lompoc WineGhetto every Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Zotovich Cellars has recently moved production into a new facin Lompoc on 12th street, near the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Withharvest right around the corner the team at Zotovich Cellars isexcited for the opportunity to work with their estate fruit in the newinery! During harvest feel free to ask for a tour and, if theyre not

too busy working with fruit, they would be happy to show youaround! Also, mention this article and receive a two for one tastin

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fundraiser or Humane Society

Wine drinkers, mark your calendars! Wine 4 Paws is proud to

announce dates for our Fifth Annual event, to be held at wineries

throughout the Central Coast April 13 & 14. Wine 4 Paws is a

weekend when the Central Coast wineries join together and share

their proceeds with Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo. It

combines two things many of us love wine and animals! More

importantly, it benefits the homeless animals at Woods who await

their forever home, enabling Woods to continue to provide a high

level of care to their guests. Wine 4 Paws is held concurrently at the

participating wineries April 13-14, and with wineries from Santa

Maria to San Miguel sharing in the event, youve got plenty to choose

from. Visit www.wine4paws.com for a complete list of participating

wineries. Contact [email protected] for more info on the event.

Wine 4 Paws began in 2009 as a way to help raise money for

Woods Humane Society while promoting the Central Coast Wine

Region. By 2012 the event had 70 wineries participating, and raised

just shy of $35,000! Overall, Wine 4 Paws has raised over $80,000

for Woods.

Director Sarah Tomasetti said, Each year we are thrilled with how

much enthusiasm we see around the event, by the wineries and the

wine drinkers. Weve got some loyal followers who come out ever

year locals as well as out-of-towners. Its become an amazing event

and we are so thankful to have such supportive wineries and wine

drinkers! The event includes a free map with passport available to

print from the Wine 4 Paws website, or grab one at any participating

winery during the event. When you visit a winery and help generatea donation get your passport stamped, and once its got 4 stamps

youll be entered in the Wine 4 Paws Raffle.

You need to plan a wine tasting weekend anyway, so why not do it

when your money will go to a good cause? To see the full list of

participating wineries and a get a free printable map & passport, g

to www.wine4paws.com. Then head out to the wineries of your

choice during the weekend of April 13-14. A portion of your sale

your full tasting fee will be donated to Woods Humane Society on

behalf of the wineries!

For the second year running, Cloud Star Natural Pet Products i

on board as the main sponsor. Thanks to Cloud Star, every penny

raised will go directly to Woods!

Woods Humane Society, Inc. is a locally owned private non-proanimal welfare organization that has served homeless companion

animals since 1955. The shelter, located off of Hwy 1 and Kansas i

San Luis Obispo opened its doors in August of 2005 and has been

going and growing strong ever since. Aside from the hundreds of

animals Woods cares for each year, the organization maintains

partnerships with other local private and county operated animal

shelters in an

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