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PASO ROBLES

ONGOING

Concerts at Castoro Cellars

888-DAM-FINE,Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

June 17: Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco

June 23: Baguette Quartette

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Artists Reception at Sylvester Winery

Each month a new local artist will be featured

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

ONGOING

Winery Music Awards 2007 Tour

Enjoy hours of music, wine tours, tastings andovernight stays in wine country9am, $350, 818-597-9463, Paso Robleswww.winerymusicawards.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 market8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles

ONGOING

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

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


May: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media

June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media

MAY 18

Robert Hall Barn Dance

Kick off the festival with BBQ & music

$75, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles

www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 18

Lakeside Concert at Bianchi Winery

Pack a pinic and listen to "Unfinished Business"

No outside beverages please, 6pm, $20Paso Robles, www.bianchivineyards.com

MAY 18

Safari Style Dinner at Cass Winery

Martha Stewart style in the vineyards

805-277-2888, www.casswines.com

MAY 18

Maloy ONeill Vineyards

Winemaker Dinner at Bistro Laurent

A night of fabulous food, wine, & company, 6pm

$125, $115 wine club members, Paso Robles

805-238-7320, www.maloyoneill.com

## MAY 18

Paso Robles Wine Festival at

Justin Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

Featuring Chef Clay Clooney of Azul in Miami

6:30pm, $150pp, $120pp wine club805-238-6932, Paso Robles

www.justinvineyards.com

## MAY 18

Opolo Winery 6th Annual

Wine Festival Winemakers Dinner

5 course dinner paired with Opolo Wines

6pm, $90, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles

www.opolo.com

MAY 18-20

Meridian Vineyards Celebrates

The Paso Robles Wine Festival

Wine, cheese & hors doeuvre pairings & more

1-5pm, 805-226-7133

www.meridianvineyards.com

## MAY 18-21

Paso Robles Wine Festival at

Windward Vineyards

Special offering in the tasting room along with

autographed bottles of the Gold Barrel Select

Pinot Noir, available for public purchase this

weekend only; Special olive oil tasting and

barrel room photo shoot for guests, 11am-5pm,

Paso Robles, 805-239-2565, www.windward.com

## MAY 18

Polynesian Luau at Silver Horse Winery

Get leid and have a good time! 5:30-9pm

805-467-WINE, San Miguel, www.silverhorse.com

## MAY 18

Eberle Winery Paso Robles Wine Festival

Guest Chef Winemaker Dinner

Join Toni Pais of Caf Zao for a fabulous

gourmet dinner paired with fine Eberle wines

$110, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

MAY 18

LAventures Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner

"Summer Fresh" dinner to showcase 2005wines at Matthews restaurant6pm, $150/$120 wine club, 805-227-1588Paso Robles, www.laventurewinery.com

MAY 18-20Wine Festival at Norman Vineyards

Mardi Gras fun all weekend long, Paso Robles805-237-0138, www.normanvineyards.com

MAY 18-20

Festival Weekend at B&E Vineyards

Barrel tasting, music, tacos and more805-238-4815, Paso Robleswww.bevineyard.com

MAY 18

25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival

Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf Course

Benefit for American Vineyard Foundation

805-239-8463, www.pasowine.com

MAY 18

Paella Meets the Blues

at Clautiere VineyardsBlues music, paella and great winesRSVP, $15, 5-9pm, 805-237-3789Paso Robles, www.clautiere.com

MAY 18

Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner

at Midnight Cellars

Gourmet food paired with fine wines6pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles

MAY 18

Wine Festival Dinner at Locatelli Winery

Delicious tamale dinner5pm, 805-467-0067, San Miguelwww.locatelliwinery.com

MAY 18

Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner

at Lone Madrone

Tuscan evening complete with fine wine, food,and music. 805-238-0845, Paso Robleswww.lonemadrone.com

MAY 18


Winemaker Dinner at Castoro Cellars

Delicious gourmet 5 course meal paired with

Dam Fine Wines in fabulous setting

6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton


MAY 18

Kick Off BBQ at Firestone Vineyards

BBQ, barrel tastings, and live music

5-7pm, 805-591-8050, Paso Robles

www.firestonewine.com

MAY 18

Festival Weekend at Arroyo Robles

Events include winemaker dinner & Mexican

feast, 11am-7pm, 877-759-WINE, Paso Robles

MAY 18

Winemaker Dinner at Eagle Castle Winery

Enjoy a meal fit for a king and great music

6:30pm, $50, 805-227-1428

Paso Robles, www.eaglecastlewinery.com

MAY 18Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner

Fine cuisine paired with award winning wine

6pm, $95, 805-927-1625

Harmony, www.harmonycellars.com

## MAY 18

Annual Toga Party at EOS Estate Winery

Dinner, live music and dancing in togas!

$90, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

## MAY 18-19

Eberle Winery Wine Festival Weekend

Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Boar

all weekend long with great food and wine

$110, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

MAY 19

Wine Down at Robert HallAfter the festivities relax on the Garden Terrace

enjoy the sunset and gourmet BBQ

$15, 805-238-2660, Paso Robles


# MAY 19


Outdoor wine tasting event includes over 90

wineries presenting live music, and Wine

Country cuisine in downtown Paso Robles Park

1-5pm, $50, 805-239-8463, www.pasowines.com

MAY 19


Barrel Tasting at Castoro Cellars

BBQ, wine tasting, gourmet sampling & live music

6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton


MAY 19

Annual Wine & Roses Bike Race

Bike race in beautiful Wine Country

Festivities after the race

8am, $35, 805-434-1789, Templeton

Templeton Community Park

## MAY 19-20

Opolo Winery Wine Festival Weekend BBQ

Enjoy Opolos delicious BBQ lunch

12-4pm, $10, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com

## MAY 18-19

Hunt Cellars Winemaker Dinners

Gourmet dinners with great wine pairing

6pm, $90, 805-237-1600, Paso Robles

www.huntcellars.com## MAY 19-20

25 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival

at EOS Vineyards

Great wine, sizzling fajitas & dancing!

Sample wine straight from the barrel &

discuss wine with the winemaker.

10am-6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles

www.eosvintage.com

## MAY 19-20

25 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival at

EOS Vineyards Art in the Garden Craft Fair

Great wine, art and fun self guided tour


www.eosvintage.com

## MAY 20

New Release Event at Silver Horse Win

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

in the beautiful tasting room

805-467-WINE, San Miguel www.silverhors

MAY 20

Open House at Clautiere Vineyard

BBQ, barrel tasting & new releases

12pm, 805-237-3789, Paso Robles

www.clautiere.comMAY 20

Open House at Midnight Cellars

Great food, music & dancing

Gourmet food paired with fine wines

6pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles

## MAY 20

Open House at Peachy Canyon

New releases, live music & great food


www.peachycanyon.com

## MAY 20

Pomm Art Exhibit at Casa de Caballos

Serene watercolors displayed at the wine

805-434-1687, www.casadecaballos.com

Templeton

## MAY 20

Rio Seco BBQ

Fine wine tasting, great music & delicious

Benefit for NC Christian High School

1-4pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles

www.riosecowine.com

MAY 20

Paso Robles Wine Festival at Castoro C

Art show, barrel tasting, jazz and more

Templeton, www.castorocellars.com

MAY 20

Open House at Robert Hall

BBQ, live music and great wine

11am-5pm, $15pp, 805-238-2660


MAY 2527Annual Hot Rod & Classic Car Show

800+ classic cars, music & cruise parade

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

City Park, www.hotrodhon.com

## JUNE 4-7

Justin Vineyards & Winery Culinary Jo

A culinary journey of the Central Coast.

Accomodations, cooking classes, sensory

evaluation, gourmet dinners, & day trips

$1875pp, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles

www.justinwine.com

## JUNE 9

Rio Seco Texas Holdem VII

$25 buy-in, food fun and prizes

7pm, 805-237-8884

Paso Robles, www.rioseco.com

## JUNE 10

4TH Annual Pinot & Paella Cook Off

Sip Paso Robles Pinot & enjoy

creative interpretations of paella, $60

12 Paso Pinot Noirs, 16 Chefs

Presented by Windward Vineyard

2-5pm, Templeton Community Park, Temp

www.pinotandpaella.com, 805-239-2565

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING

Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grand

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

Arroyo Grande

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ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

Farm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts

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

www.arroyograndevillage.org

MAY 26-27

Strawberry Festival

Strawberry treats of every variety

10 entertainment areas & arts & crafts

10am-5pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

May 19: Cuesta Master Chorale &

Cal Poly Choirs

May 22: Spring Choir Concert

May 23: Spring Band Concert

May 24: San Luis Jazz Dancers

May 26: Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble

May 29-31: Hairspray

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Art Gallery Events Art after Dark

Various art galleries stay open late & hostartist receptions with wine & cheese

5-9pm, 805-544-9251

San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, childrens activities, music & more

on beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean

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

www.pismochamber.com

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm,

805-269-TASTE, www.taste.com, San Luis Obispo

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Featured weekly winery, 10am-9pm

805-269-TASTE, San Luis Obispo, www.taste.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work

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

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Champagne Sunday Brunch on a Cruise Ship

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

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

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

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries open house receptions

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

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

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

MAY 19

Annual Dana Adobe Day

Tour the historic adobe, fun activities for

children, gold panning & music, 10am-4pm

805-929-5679, www.danaadobe.org, Nipomo

MAY 26

Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble

at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Great works from 16th, 17th & 18th centuries

8pm, $12, 805-756-2787, San Luis Obispowww.music.calpoly.edu

MAY 26

Annual Peddlers Faire

Vendors of all types, food & music, air toys

& ocean view, 9am-4pm, Cayucos

www.cayucoschamber.com, 805-995-1200

MAY 26

Art in the Park

Arts and crafts, food & music

10am-5pm, 805-772-2504

Morro Bay, www.morrobayartassociation.org

MAY 26$50k Hole-in-One Golf Shoot OutMemorial Day WeekendSea Pines Golf Resort, 805-528-1788

Los OsosMAY 28

Memorial Day CelebrationCelebration in the Park with music and food

10:30am, Los Osos, 805-528-1500

MAY 27

Annual Avila Beach Blues Festival

Great blues, wine, food and more

2-6:30pm, 888-825-5484, Avila Beach

www.otterproductionsinc.com

JUNE 3

SLO Mambo at Salisbury Vineyards

Schoolhouse Rock Series live music, BBQ,

wine, vineyard trolley tours no cover

805-595-9463, [email protected]

JUNE 15-17

The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show3 day fun filled event throughout Pismo Beach

hundreds of classic restorations & street rods.

866-450-7469, www.pismobeachclassic.com

## JUNE 23

Laetitia Summer Fete for SLO LEAF

Laetitia Vineyards premier wine dinner sent on

a knoll over looking the Pacific Ocean.

Delicious food, fine wine and dancing!

Benefit for SLO law enforcement

6pm, $250, 805-474-7650, Arroyo Grande

www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 23

Atascadero Wine Festival

Enjoy wines from local winemakers

arts, crafts, music & more

11:30am-5pm, $20, 805-466-2044Lake Park, Atascadero

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

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

May 25-27: Memorial Day Excursions

June 15-17: Fathers Day Excursions

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

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

MAY 18-20

All American Motorcycle Madness

3 day show of leather, BBQ, bikes & music

805-686-2007, Fair Park, Santa Maria

MAY 20

Annual Kids Day in the Park

Enjoy live entertainment, games, & prizes

10am-4pm, 805-736-8535, Santa Maria

LOS 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 Caf - Wine Teaser Wednesdays

Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers

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

www.losolivoscafe.com

May 23: Rebel Roses

May 30: Pleasurable Pinots

June 6: Que Sera Syrah

June 13: Rhnes on the Range

June 20: Colossal Cabernets

## ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31

Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars"Natural Growths Suspended in Oil"

Enjoy artist Natalie Brechtels work of

microscopic perspective of everday objects

11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos

www.carinacellars.com

MAY 17Fess Parkers Wine Country InnRelaxing music in the lounge6pm, 805-688-1545Los Olivos, www.fessparker.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays

Enjoy wine and cheese pairings with

live jazz band "The Buzz"

6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas

10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 2:30-6pm

805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org

SANTA YNEZ

## ONGOING THROUGH MAY 20

Artiste Winery "Cafe Life"

An exhibition by Donna Talarico

11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez

ONGOING MONDAYSMaverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts

Santa Barbara Darts Association

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

Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology

$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail

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

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

May 24: Natalie Cole

June 1: ShoBox Boxing

June 7: Chayanne

June 21: Paulina Rubio

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"Intertermezzo" Reception at Artiste

Art exhibit of wine paintings by local artis

Christina LoCascio. Meet the artist, view o

inal work painted in red wine, enjoy live m

sample new Artiste releases, 11am-5pm

805-686-2626, Santa Ynez, www.artiste.c

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING

Touristorica Historic Downtown Walking

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras

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

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barb

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING

Lobero Theatre

805-963-0761, Santa Barbara

May 21: Speaking of Dad

May 24: The Odyssey

May 27: A POPS Concert

May 29: Max Levenson - Piano

ONGOING

Arlington Theatre

805-963-4408, Santa Barbara

May 20: Harry Connick, Jr

MAY 18-20

Antique & Vintage Arts Show

Period furniture, paintings and more

11am, 805-898-9715, Santa Barbara

www.calmantiquesshow.com

MAY 19

Maverick Saloon Presents Coldwater Ca

Great music and fun, $5, Santa Ynez

www.mavericksaloon.org, 805-686-4785

MAY 19"Zoo to You"Two shows feature live native animals, 11a805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake, www.cachum

MAY 19Peppertree Art ShowArt Show takes place over two days hosteBob and Trace Eubanks. Over 100 promineartists will be displaying their work3-7:30pm 805-688-6205, Santa Ynezwww.peppertreeartshow.com

MAY 19

"Beyond the Garden Gate" TourSanta Ynez Valley Historical Society Muse3:30-5:30pm, $30, 805-688-7889www.syvm.org

MAY 24-27

44th Annual Arabian Horse Show

Featuring Pacific Slope Championships

8am, 805-491-3315, Santa Barbara

www.ahasfv.org

MAY 26

Flamenco at Santa Barbara Winery

Enjoy fine wines, Spanish tapas & music

from virtuoso guitarist Chris Flossek

6pm, $40, 805-963-3699, Santa Barbara

www.sbwinery.com

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According to American Gold Medal

Wines, 2006 Edition, Eberle Winery is a top-

ten gold medal award winning winery in the

United States. Thats just one of a long list of

accolades to grace this Paso Robles institu-

tion, which was founded by Gary Eberle in

1979. Now considered by many as a pioneer

of Paso Robles the fastest growing wine

region in the state Eberle lives and breathes

to promote Paso Robles and the wines that

come from this land.

When I first came here in 1973 with my

professors from UC Davis, he says, I was

told that Paso Robles would be the next great

wine region in California. Now, people ask if

Im surprised to see the boom in winemakingin the area. The truth is, I thought it would

happen a long time ago. But Im happy that

winemakers today are proving my professors

right.

And while Eberle believes that consistent

quality in winemaking is important, he feels

his biggest job is to promote Paso Robles on a

national and international basis. Only now,

34 years after first arriving to the area, doe

feel the region is truly becoming recogni

for its outstanding capacity for great grap

You know, people ask me all the t

when Im going to retire, he jokes. How

I retire when I havent worked a day in

life? This is what I love to do. Its the othing Ive ever done. And I can tell you,

living my dream.

Gary has also helped several other l

winemakers live their dreams by work

under his tutelage at Eberle Winery. T

Shumrick (Tobin James Winery),

Garretson (Garretson Wines), Robert Nad

(Nadeau Family Vintners), Tom Mey

(Castoro Cellars), Dan Panico (Do

Canyon), Chuck Mulligan (Harmony Cell


EBERLEWINERYA Paso Robles Wine-Producing Pioneer

The German name Eberle

translates to small boar.

At Eberle Winery, a bronze boar greets everyguest who visits the Tasting Room. Each year

coins collected at the boar fountain are

donated to local childrens charities.

Voted Best Tasting Room three years in

a row by readers of the Fresno Bee.

Voted Best Wine Cellarby the

2007 New Times Readers Poll

One of the Best Tours on the

Central Coast! Wine Spectator


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and Bill Sheffer (Halter Ranch) all made

some of their first wines at Eberle Winery.

In fact, many in the industry call the

winery Eberle University for Garys

hands-on approach to apprenticeship.

With Winemaker Ben Mayo now at the

helm of Eberle operations, the winery is

currently earning more accolades thanever and Gary is happy to serve as

quality control. (He turned over the

winemaking reins at his 30,000 case/year

winery in 1997.) When it comes to

Eberle wines, youll find them all aged in oak barrels in 17,000 square

feet of underground caves the first caves constructed in Paso Robles.

Its a definite must see on your wine tasting adventures.

Visit the winery and youre sure to find a few things at Eberle: a

friendly, knowledgeable staff, complimentary wine tasting and cave

tours, two Standard Poodles (Cabernet and Roussanne) to greet you,

and Gary either behind the bar or, if youre lucky, at the barbecuecooking-up some free tri-tip, sausage and ribs.

For Eberle, it just goes to show that a dream can be a powerful

thing. And after more than 30 years, his dream has always remained

the same to produce some of the best wine California has to offer

and have a great time doing it!

Eberly Winery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closes at

5 p.m. in winter months) and is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, just

3.5 miles east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. For more information,

call (805) 238-9607 or visit the website at www.EberleWinery.com.

Eberle Winery offfers complimentary tasting and tours of 17,000

square feet of underground caves; picnic deck, bocce ball court,

private events, mont hly Guest Chef Winemaker Dinners and annual

cruises on WindStar and Yachts of Seabourn. To make reservations

for the winemaker dinners, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-

9607 or email [email protected]. Sail aboard the WindStar

cruise line from Rome to Barcelona, September 9-16, 2007! Contact

Marcy DeGarimore for cabin rates and information, (805) 238-9607

or [email protected]. Or call Aimee Presto at Rich World-

wide Travel, 1-800-431-1130 ext. 145, email [email protected].

Winemaker Ben Mayo


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by Mark Storer

The sound of machinery and men

working permeates the weekday

atmosphere around the Grey Wolf

winery. Tractors, backhoes and pounding

hammers are a stark contrast to the rolling

green vineyards that steep themselves

beneath age-old oak trees standing sentinel

above all. Overseeing the chaos, I found Joe

Barton, owner and winemaker, as the old

farmhouse that has become the Grey Wolf

den undergoes landscape construction. The

redwood deck finally weathered and gave

way to stamped concrete and a new patio will

be placed on the side yard to accommodate

wine-aficionados who frequent the west-sidePaso Robles facility on Highway 46. Grey

Wolf is thriving.

When Joe Barton was just 24 years old,

however, he had to take the reins of the fledg-

ling family business and become the propri-

etor and leader of the pack. Joes father was

killed in a traffic accident in 1998 at the age

of young age of 50. Four years previously, the

elder Barton and his wife and two kids had

moved to Paso Robles from Bakersfield to

begin the dream of a winery called Grey Wolf.

It was a family business and the name

reflected that commitment to the family, a

group of dedicated individuals working

together as a team, a pack. Producing small

lots of quality wines, Grey Wolf developed a

following that is once again steadily growing

under the scion of the family.

The younger Barton had just finished

internship with Kendall Jackson when

tragedy occurred. Hed graduated previou

from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a deg

in Fruit Science. I was unsure of mysBut, I got some good help and I was gi

encouragement, says Barton, now

Bartons mother still plays a role at the win

and is involved in the business, but it is

who runs the day to day wine-making op

tions.

With about 12 acres under vines on

acres of property, Grey Wolf is one of

boutique wineries that continue to grow

quality if not quantity. We do about 4,0

cases a year and really, I dont want to d

whole lot more. Were going to try compete in quality and develop this prop

for better grapes as well as buy the best fr

I can find, says Barton. Indeed, his man

is manic and he talks constantly, getting m

animated as he begins talking about wine

All the staffs in here. When it come

the wine, its just me and Enrique, s

Barton. Preferring to keep a close eye

everything he does, Barton doesnt emp

many people on the wine-making staff.

GREYWOLF CELLARSIts All About the Wine


Joe Barton


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assistant, Enrique, has known him since those days in the 90s and

occasionally, he will have an intern or student employee from the

University. But like I tell them, if I teach you rightthen this [Grey

Wolf] shouldnt be your job. You should move on from here.

Grey Wolfs quality has gone up and thats not just subjective.

Barton is receiving more awards and more press attention as he

continues to put quality at the top of his priorities. Youre making

these wines when youre harvesting them, he says. Im looking at

the fruit and deciding what Im going to do with it, if Im going to

blend it and now, Ive sort of found my niche as to where Im getting

fruit fromso I know what to expect for the most part. Hes posi-

tively giddy when it comes to the process. Speaking in bigger

gestures, he talks about wine-making in the reckless way of a child

stringing sentences together when hes encountered his first passion.

Its evident that Barton is in his element, focusing on all of the partic-

ulars and nuances that make a wine great.

Im using more and more new oak. Before, I was using about

20% whereas now, Im up to probably 50% new oak, and a lot of it

Hungarian, says Barton. The largest proportion of my barrels isbetween one and four years old. He speaks of before as though it

were a time etched in stone, and maybe it is for him. Before is when

Grey Wolf was a small producer with a relatively loyal wine club and

not a whole lot more. There is no date that defines it, but he is no

longer in the before apparently. Now, Grey Wolf is focusing on the

wine, not the club. Now, Grey Wolf is producing high quality wines

in small lots and focusing on the fruit, the process and the brand. In

other words, its all about the wine.

I like making Zinfandel still quite a bit and thats become a real

focus right now. Were growing Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet

Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and some Grenache on the estate now,

says Barton. I really love Cab Franc, but its not producing the way

I want it to and its not the quality Im looking for. Its a struggler vine

and its inconsistent. Cab Franc is the one Ive really struggled to find

a good source for. Barton is also experimenting with Tempranillo

and other Spanish varietals.

The Westside micro-climate in Paso Robles means more ocean

influence as the breeze actually picks up in the afternoons cooling off

and even bringing fog to the region that can vary from the daytime

and nighttime temperatures as much as 50 degrees. Malbec is my

favorite right now. But even that doesnt really thrive like I want it

to, here [in this climate]. Im getting a good source, though. Its got

that good strong mouth-feel and its a great wine.Bartons goal is to create what he calls a pull-market. Hed rather

have his wines being pulled than having to push them. Its no exer-

cise in esotericism that quality is job one at Grey Wolf. Ultimately,

if youre making a good wine, it will market itself. I mean, its such

a corporate business now. I dont even see how I could get to the size

that some of these guys are doing, he says. But there is still room

for boutique wineries. If youre good at it and youre making a solid

wine, theres a market there for you.

Grey Wolf Cellars is located on Highway 46 West in Paso Robles

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

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Midlife Crisis what a great name why

did you call it that? Kevin and Jill Mittan, the

owners of Midlife Crisis Winery, are used to

this question and many others. The Midlife

Crisis Winery is pouring at the Paso Robles

Wine Festival for the third time as the festival

celebrates its 25th anniversary. The premiere

Midlife Crisis pouring in 2005 was as

unorthodox as the winery name. MidlifeCrisis poured barrel samples (and only barrel

samples) of their 2004 first vintage Pinot

Grigio, Zinfandel and Syrah to an enthusiastic

crowd.

But what is the real answer to the winery

being named the Midlife Crisis Winery? Jills

flip-quick answer is because she is the same

age as Disneyland. The real answer is a lot

more complex as are all things in life and

involves many reasons too numerous to name

all coming together in a moment of crisis. Theresult became an overwhelming desire to

chase an impossible dream, to believe in it

totally and a determination to make it real.

They threw caution to the wind once the deci-

sion was made to start the winery. In less than

four months, they sold their house in Los

Angeles, bought land in Paso Robles, started

the winery and crushed their first grapes.

Both agree that if they took the time to stop

and think, there might not be a winery today.

But there is a winery at least a pretty

good start of one. The 2004 vintage

numbered about 850 cases and featured ten

wines including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay,

Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot,

Zinfandel, a red blend and two sparkling

wines (the last three named for the couples

Australian Shepherds) and is virtually sold

out. The 2004 wines won more than a dozen

awards including three gold medals. Produc-

tion doubled in 2005 and a limited release

Ros of Syrah was added to the wine list. The

2005 vintage premiered in January and has

already garnered two gold medals. The 2006wines are in the barrel and feature the addi-

tion of Nebbiolo to Midlife Crisis line of

wine.

Winemaking and all other duties are a

shared responsibility for Jill and Kevin. The

wines reflect their love of food friendly wines.

The wines are started in neutral oak until the

essence of the fruit has a chance to emerge.

Then, oak is used carefully to enhance, not

overpower, the fruit. The results are well

balanced wines that pair well with food

that can also stand alone.

In September of 2005, the Mittans ope

a cooperative wine tasting room in downto

Paso Robles called Wines on Pine.

November of 2006, Midlife Crisis Win

went solo. The tasting room at 1244 P

Street became the tasting room for the Mid

Crisis Winery only. Aided by tasting romanager and wine maven, Allison Groves,

tasting room is open five days a week allow

the Mittans to make wines on the weeke

You see, as the dream becomes real and

winery grows, day jobs in Los Angeles sup

it. Five days a week, the Mittans are work

in LA in the entertainment industry and

days a week, they are in Paso making w

and pushing the dream along.

The next phase of the dream is the de

opment of a winery and vineyard on t

property and of, eventually, making wine

time in Paso Robles. Until then, the Mit

invite you to share their midlife crisis

their dream at their tasting room at 1244 P

Street in downtown Paso Robles. The tas

room is open Thursday through Mon

from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can also

them online at www.midlifecrisiswinery.c


Sharing the Crisis and the Dream

at the Midlife Crisis Winery

Kevin, Jill, Roo and Sydney

Future site of the Midlife Crisis Winery

Midlife Crisis Winerys tasting room in

downtown Paso Robles at 1244 Pine Street


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Learn more about the Paso Robles wine industrys growth

during the 25-day countdown

It all started on Saturday, May 19, 1983 when 17 Paso Robles

wineries came together in the downtown city park to showcase their

artistry for the First Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival. These vision-

aries organized themselves to create a marquee event for the

burgeoning wine industry that at the time totaled 17 wineries in Paso

Robles. Today, there are 170 wineries in Paso Robles with more than

90 producers that showcase their wines during this annual jubilee.

On Saturday, May 19, the Paso Robles wine industry will celebrate the

25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival in the downtown city park,

where it all began.

We used half the park the first year, says Herman Schwartz,

founding member of the Paso Robles Wine Festival Committee. I

worked with an advanced art student for the first logo of the festival,

lined up the T-shirts we sold and guaranteed the sales. We may have

had 1,200 or 1,500 people that year. That started the ball rolling.

The Paso Robles Wine Festival, always held the third weekend of

May, is one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the State of Cali-

fornia. Approximately 6,500 tickets are sold annually to wine enthu-

siasts traveling to Paso Robles from all over the nation. I remember

in 1985 when we were up to 22 wineries in the park and people were

coming from as far away as the East Coast just for the festival, states

Gary Eberle, owner of Eberle Winery. It was then that I really knew

we were onto something (Wine Festival) good. Today, the wine

industry of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County is responsible for

$113M in tourism expenditures.

In 1983, there were a total of 5,159 vineyard acres in the Paso

Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA), which also found its start

that year. The growing landscape was in its youth and on the cusp of

tremendous growth. An early estimate from 1983 states that $10M in

income was derived annually from the vineyard side of the industry.

Twenty-five years later there are more than 170 wineries in the Paso

Robles AVA, with 26,000 vineyard acres growing 40 different varietals.

The economic impact of wine and wine grapes in Paso Robles and San

Luis Obispo County equates to $1.8B. Paso Robles Wine Country is

the third largest and fastest growing wine region in California.

As the Wine Industry of Paso Robles grows and matures, so does

the Paso Robles Wine Festival, said Stacie Jacob, executive director of

the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. What rings true throughout

the last 25 years is that the Wine Festival continues to be a celebration

about the world-class wines produced in Paso Robles. The entire

community comes together for this annual showcase.

The 25th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend is May 18

through 20. The marquee event in the park is Saturday, May 19, and

will feature more than 90 wineries pouring more than 150 distinct

and different wines from Paso Robles.

New to the festival is the Silver Pass admission ticket, in recogni-

tion of the 25th year. The new limited Silver Pass admission is $75

and allows wine enthusiasts the opportunity to experience one of the

largest outdoor wine tasting festivals in California, a full hour be

general admission ($50). The Silver Pass is available through adva

purchase only, all tickets are limited and advance purchase is hig

recommended by calling 800-549-WINE or visit

www.pasowine.com.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, represents winer

growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centr

located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along Californ

Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is Californias fas

growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard a

and more than 170 wineries.

For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.

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by Darren Delmore

The Off-Broadway Home ofGrand Vistas and Big Reds

The Pleasant Valley may be the off-

broadway tasting sect of Paso Robles,

but Silver Horse Vineyard and Winery

is more than happy to call it home. One of the

charms, aside from being minutes from the

downtown square, is that on a given Saturday

as limo groups turn many Highway 46

wineries into a Mardi Gras undo itself, the

new stunning tasting room that the Kroener

Family opened in early 2005 is the perfectlocale for those seeking exciting big red

blends in a setting that showcases Paso Wine

Country at its best.

Silver Horse represents a whole lifestyle,

winemaker Stephen Kroener says. The

tasting room is down home, comfy, cozy and

elegant.

The Kroeners embarked on this winery

adventure in 1996, and a renovation of the

existing operation soon followed. Our

tasting room has 365-degree views of vine-yards surrounding us, Stephen says.

Pleasant Valley has one of the larger

temperature swings in the area, and were all

southern slope exposure overlooking the

Estrella River valley. Situated on a hilltop

overlooking hundreds of acres of vineyards,

the estate features what Steve calls 7,000-

square-foot party pad, including a 3,000-

square-foot event building and 4,000 square

feet of luscious lawn thats just right for

sipping a Silver Horse Albario on.

Stephens winemaking philosophy is f

simple. Im going to make wines that I lik

drink. Were a little bit different. We have

Spanish wines: the Tempranillo,

Garnacha, the Albrario. We do a cou

different Spanish blends. The rest

Bordeaux. We do make a Syrah to appease

masses. Within three years, Silver H

Winery will be 100% estate grown.

In the tasting room, a $5 fee gets you a

tasting of the current releases. For a $10

you can taste and leave with the handso

Spieglau tasting glass.

Its just a very friendly place to

Stephen sums it up. We have people com

and taste and hang out for half an hour. I

destination.

Silver Horse Vineyard and Winery

located at 2995 Pleasant Road and is o

Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. t

p.m., and otherwise by appointment.

more information, call (805) 467-WINE

visit the website at www.silverhorse.com.

Preferred Tasting Room:

SILVER HORSEWINERY


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by Dave Wilcox

Years before the current Pinot Noir

renaissance began, Marc Goldberg and

his wife, Maggie DAmbrosia, estab-

lished Windward Vineyard with the idea ofdoing one thing and doing it well producing

nothing less than a great American, Burgun-

dian-style Pinot Noir.

A dozen years after its first release, Wind-

ward remains exclusively Pinot Noir.

Goldbergs path to owning a winery

devoted to Pinot Noir began in the mid-1950s

in Pittsburg.

Burgundys great wines seduced Goldberg

at an early age. As he and DAmbrosia traveled

the country, however, they found the New

World Pinots didnt inspire similar passion.That is until 1987, when they tasted a

1976 Pinot produced by Hoffman Mountain

Ranch (HMR).

It was just glorious, recalled Goldberg.

Goldberg and DAmbrosia set out to find

terroir similar to that of HMR. They found it in

an old barley farm in the Templeton Gap

region west of Paso Robles, where ocean

breezes sweep through on their way inland.

The chalky, well-drained soil combined with

daily temperature extremes of as much as 50

degrees are ideal for producing Pinot Noir,

said Goldberg.

They planted the vineyard in 1989 and by

1995 released their first estate-bottled vintage.

Only grapes grown at Windward Vineyard areused in the wine, in the Monopole style of

complete viticultural control over the vineyard

and the winemaking.

Indeed, Goldberg says a profile of a wine-

maker who produces Pinot Noir is really a

profile of the vineyard. That is where the

finicky grapes character is shaped, year in and

year out.

Im not the winemaker, said Goldberg.

Im the wine shepherd. Windward Vineyard

is the winemaker. You let the vineyard express

itself in the glass.While Goldberg, who worked as a hospital

administrator until retiring in 1995, enjoys the

life as proprietor of a winery, he quickly grew

tired of the stuffy, de rigeur winemaker

dinners.

Now 74, Goldberg sought to establish a

more relaxed event involving food and wine.

The result was the Pinot and Paella Cook-

Off, pairing Pinot Noir with the traditional

Spanish dish featuring rice, saffron, shellfish,

sausage, or whatever other ingredient th

available.

Windward hosted the first event and G

berg said they had to turn away about

people. Goldberg and DAmbrosia t

decided to make it a community event, wall proceeds donated to the Paso Robles Yo

Arts Foundation. Last year, the cook-off ra

$28,000 for the foundation.

This years fourth annual Pinot and Pa

Cook-Off is June 10th at Templeton Com

nity Park. Sixteen chefs will offer their in

pretations of paella, with 12 Paso Ro

wineries pouring Pinot Noir. Visitors vote

the best dish (last years winner included d

legs, Mexican-style chorizo, ham and t

shrimp.)

That 12 wineries from the area are pouPinot is something of a story in itself, no

Goldberg, recalling that when he establis

Windward in 1989 there were 12 win

total in Paso Robles.

Windward Vineyard is located at 1380 L

Oak Road off Highway 46, about a mile w

of Highway 101. The tasting room is o

daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more in

mation, call (805) 239-4005, or visit

website at www.windwardvineyard.com.

Winemaker Profile: Windward VineyardMARC GOLDBERG


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2007 Winery Music Awards Summer Concert SerieOne of the Central Coasts most successful music events ever

among local artists will be returning this year. Held on the grounds of

select Paso Robles wineries, the Winery Music Awards competition

(www.winerymusicawards.com) showcases the best original, unsigned

music artists in California and beyond with a backdrop of grapevines,

stacks of wine barrels and the smell of fermenting wine in the air. The

artists compete for significant prizes contributed by a variety of

sponsor companies within and outside the music industry. A panel of

notable judges influential in the music, entertainment and wine indus-

tries votes its choices for best artists of the competition. Artists are

judged in the categories of originality, musicianship and, most impor-

tantly, 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.

The Grand Prize winner of the previous Winery Music Awardscompetition, held in 2005, was Arroyo Grandes rock group, Threes

and Nines, who is releasing their first CD this year after winning a

recording contract with RNB Music (www.rnbtunes.com), a Los

Angeles-based record label. The groups self-titled CD, will be distrib-

uted worldwide by Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal

Music. A second CD, titled Blend, featuring a compilation of many of

the 2005 artists complete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso

Robles Wine Region, will also be released by RNB Music this summer

and will be available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and

the website.

The Winery Music Awards qualifying concerts are held on one

Saturday each month from June to September, with the Final compe-

tition and Awards show on Saturday, October 6. Confirmed hosting

wineries include Maloy-ONeill Winery (www.maloyoneill.com) and

Silver Horse Winery (www.silverhorse.com). I had the opportunity

to be a part of the 2005 Winery Music Awards by pouring my wine for

some of the judges at a private tasting. I am excited to be a host winery

for this years Winery Music Awards. Music and wine are a perfect

pairing and this event celebrates that pairing perfectly, says Shannon

ONeill of Maloy-ONeill Winery. Stephen Kroener of Silver Horse

Winery adds, Were thrilled to be a host venue for the 2007 Winery

Music Awards. We just finished building our event center and hosting

the Winery Music Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase ournew facility. Additional select wineries will host the other 3 concerts.

Those wineries will be announced once the arrangements are

completed.

The Winery Music Awards competition, founded and produced by

Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., (www.kellyprods.com) was created out

of the growing popularity of quality musical performances at many

wineries throughout California. Some wineries offer fine music,

others offer award-winning wines. Were offering award-winning

music at the regions finest wineries, says Kathy Kelly, creator of the

event and 17-year veteran in television direct response marketing.

Wine and music is the ultimate marriage of the senses, adds Ka

The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement at

same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists perform wonde

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

it--both moments are experiences to be savored. When you

everything into accountthe music, the wine, the winery atm

phere, and the chance to see and hear possibly the next Platin

seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event, adds Kelly.

Information about purchasing tickets, venue locations and con

times, as well as entry information and submission details for in

ested artists, can be found on the Winery Music Awards websit

www.WineryMusicAwards.com.


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When attempting to create a perfect

pairing of wine and food, vegetables are not

among the foods that commonly come to

mind as starting points. Their bitter compo-

nents can make wine pairing difficult. Butwhen searching for perfectly healthy foods,

asparagus is arguably among the best. It has

high nutrient density, is rich in folic acid and

is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin

B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin.

Asparagus has no fat or cholesterol and is low

in sodium.

So, in an effort to create a perfect pairing of

wine with one of earths hard-to-pair, yet perfect foods, Executive Chef Ryan

Swarthout at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles selects a crisp 2006 JUSTIN

Chardonnay. The 2006 JUSTIN Chardonnay is not a buttery-style wine, and its not

over oaked, explains Swarthout. The fruit aspect cuts through the bitterness of theasparagus while the goat cheese element is contrasted nicely by the acidity of the

wine.

The JUSTIN Chardonnay has aromas of green apple and pineapple, opens with a

burst of lively apricot and lemon, and finishes with smooth notes of honey and

vanilla cream.

Justin and Deborah Baldwin purchased 160 acres of land in the remote Adelaide

Valley west of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast in 1981. Besides producing

the world famous blend ISOSCELES, and other award-winning wines, the estate

includes a luxurious French-style inn and elegant restaurant, Deborahs Room. The

restaurant offers nightly dinners and weekend

lunches on a wishing well patio to both inn guests

and the general public.

Executive Chef Swarthout and Sous Chef Will

Torres emphasize seasonal fresh ingredients, along

with a full selection of JUSTIN current and library

vintages. Reservations are required. Contact the

JUSTIN front desk at (805) 238-6932 ext.300.

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located at 11680

Chimney Rock Road outside of Paso Robles. The

Tasting Room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit JUSTINwine.com.

JUSTIN ChardonnayPerfectly Paired withGreen Asparagus Salad

GREEN ASPARAGUS SALADBLACK TRUFFLES AND CHVRE

GOAT CHEESE VINAIGRETTE Serves 6

1 bunch asparagus

1 tbsp. of canned black truffle peelings

1 oz. Chvre goat cheese

2 each whole peeled shallots

1 clove garlic

2 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard

1/4 cup sherry vinegar

1-1/2 cups olive oil (extra virgin)

Salt and pepper for seasoning Micro greens for garnish

Preparation for the Asparagus:

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Prepare an ice

bath. Cut the bottoms of the asparagus off. When

the water has reached a boil blanch for 30 to 45

seconds. Remove from the boiling water and

place into the ice bath.

Preparation for the Vinaigrette:

Bring the goat cheese to room temperature.

Rough chop the shallots and the garlic clove.

Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat

and saut the shallot and garlic until caramelized

Place the goat cheese, shallots, garlic, dijon

mustard and sherry vinegar into a blender. Puree

until smooth, with the blender still running slowl

drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and

pepper.

Assembly:Slice the blanched asparagus very thinly and

place into a mixing bowl. Add the black truffle

peelings and drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the

vinaigrette into the same bowl. Mix the

asparagus, truffle peelings and the vinaigrette a

together. Place into a ring mould and press firml

to pack together. Remove ring mould, garnish

with the micro greens and enjoy with a glass of

JUSTIN Chardonnay.

Perfect PairsBY LEN NAPOLITANO

Executive Chef Ryan Swarthout


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Black Hand Cellars Journey Has Just BegunThe family at Black Hand Cellars is a husband and wife team,

Tom and Terrie Banish, with a young daughter, Cassidie, to keep

them on their toes.It all started with their honeymoon trip through the Russian River

Valley north toward Californias border, Humbolt County. Through

this experience, the focus from being in the fishery business changed

dramatically to the wine business, but with one thing in common

the desire to produce quality out of Gods green earth. After

returning from this adventure, Tom and Terrie continued the

journey in a bath tub in Ventura County with strawberries, making

great drink me now and dont call me early tomorrow strawberry

wine! From there they joined Cellarmasters in Woodland Hills, CA

and learned the ropes of making quality wine. Many classes and

awards later, they made a commitment to their passion to produce

quality wine for everyone to enjoy.

The vineyard, Torie Ranch (Tom + Terrie = Torie), is located on

the west side of San Miguel with nearly three acres planted in the

Estrella River and French clones of Syrah. The vineyard is farmed by

hand, using the latest vineyard practices to produce quality grapes

for their Syrah. Tom is the winemaker, whose background includes

more than seven years experience with the Central Coasts very own

prestigious wineries, such as Justin, Treana and Zenaida. Today, T

is a consulting winemaker, full-time assistant winemaker for P

Robles Wine Services along with being a father, husband running a vineyard and boutique winery, Black Hand Cellars.

The name, Black Hand Cellars, evolved through many sto

from the great-grandmother on the Banish side of the family ab

how her husband made great wine, and how the Black Hand M

found a liking to his wine and would seek him out for it. Hence,

name Black Hand Cellars. From this era they found the stories of

great-grandfathers experiences interesting. With their iden

chosen, they have enjoyed focusing the theme around the lifesty

the roaring 20s along with saluting the stained hands of wor

harvesting the rich, red wine varietals. The logo ties in t

daughter, Cassidies hand print, as she was born when t

harvested the first grapes off Torie Ranch into the first Black H

Cellars bottle, the 2002 Syrah, which was bottled when she tur

one year old.

Visit the tasting room at 249 10th Street, Suite B in San Mig

open from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Or, call (805) 7

WINE for an appointment. For more information, visit the web

at www.blackhandcellars.com.


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The 12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday,

June 22-23, promises to be a very special weekend.

Friday morning, you can tee it up at the Atascadero Chamber of

Commerce Golf Tournament at Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Your

$90 entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and goody bag,

and benefits the Chamber of Commerce.

On Friday evening, the Wine Festival starts its celebration at Atas-

caderos scenic Pavilion on the Lake. Enjoy an exclusive live auction

benefiting the Charles Paddock Zoo, as well as a unique gourmet

winemaker dinner created by several acclaimed local chefs and paired

with wonderful Central Coast wines. Cost for the Friday evening

event, which starts at 6 p.m. is $100.

The Lakeside Wine Tasting and Fine Arts Festival held Saturday

afternoon at Atascadero Lake Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will

feature the wines of over 100 Central Coast wineries. The ticket price $30 in advance, $35 at the door includes a commemorative wine

glass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food will

be available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants. Held in

conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday e

will also feature the works of several local artists, and this years ewill also feature a number of local crafts people as well.

For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.c

Tickets for the events are now available online.


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Thousands of motorcycles will fill the Santa Maria Fairpark for this

three-day event, May 18-20. Non-stop action will take place all

weekend with three killer bike shows, motorcycle stunt shows, live

music and great Santa Maria style BBQ. The vendor village is full of

the countrys largest motorcycle manufacturers and shops. Fashion

shows, poker runs and giveaways this show has it all.

Motorcycle Madness returns this year with a great line-up of

builders, vendors, and of course give aways. The builders read like the

whos who of the bike building industry: Big Mike, Kirk Taylor,

El Pitts, Sugar, Todd Silicato, Tom Foster, Chica, Cole Foster, Treve-

line, Brian Klock and the Old School Builder of the Year, Scott Long.

These builders not only cover the pages of the top magazines in the

United States but have also put time in front of the camera on todays

top motorcycle TV show.

The Budweiser Custom Bike Show will again feature the best bikesfrom all over the west. Three different shows on Saturday and Sunday

will be highlighted on Sunday with the Ego Tripp Billet awards.

Thorsen Motorsports, again, will head up the Metric Midw

Showing off some slick Metric Cruisers.Make sure that you sign up to win the Interstate enclosed b

Trailer and the BMC Chopper give-away in between enjoying the gr

bands Budweiser and the Santa Maria style B-B-Q.

Shop till you drop at our vendors and thank you helping to m

Motorcycle Madness one of Californias best bike destinations.

For more information, visit www.horsepowerpromotions.com.

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LoCascio Continues to Blend the Worlds of

Art and Wine with Latest Work

Local artist Christina LoCascio, renowned

for pioneering a new niche in the art world by

painting with wine, will reveal her latest workat her upcoming Intermezzo exhibition at

Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio in down-

town Santa Ynez on Saturday, May 26. The

exhibit runs through August 20, 2007.

Along with LoCascios new paintings, the

May 26 event will feature the release and

tasting of Artistes two newest wines, Inter-

mezzo and Encore, each bottle graced with a

LoCascio painting for its label.

From 1 to 3 p.m. Artiste will be open to

the public with a signing party that will

feature bottle autographs by LoCascio andtasting of the new wines alongside an assort-

ment of Italian cheeses, fresh breads and

gourmet olives. From 6 to 8 p.m. Artiste will

hold the LoCascio Artist Reception where

customers can enjoy unlimited tasting of the

new wines while talking with the artist and

browsing her new collection. The receptionwill also feature gourmet pizzas and a

cooking demonstration from Chef Micah

Elconin of the Educated Vegetable ($20 for

Artiste Club members, $40 for non-

members).

The Intermezzo exhibition delves deeper

into LoCascios experimentation with form

and abstraction while still maintaining the

unique effects of using wine on paper.

My new paintings are softer and more

emotionally driven than those of my last

show, says LoCascio. Ive incorporated thefemale form into a number of paintings for

the Intermezzo exhibit, and the new pieces

exude a sense of fluidity and grace that I re

love.

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brushstrokes, she continues to explore

possibilities of this new medium. My la

experiment has been with texture,

explains. Using clear acrylic gesso aprimer on the surface of the paper affects

absorption of the wine, and it adds

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amazing sense of movement to

the background of the piece.

A chance occurrence

involving a splash of wine on her

canvas began LoCascios playfulexperimentation with the

varying shades and hues that

wine can provide. Early trials

with such processes as wine

reduction proved successful at

yielding more viscous wines

with a pureness and intensity

that brought an entirely new

level of depth to her paintings.

The combination of the two worlds of art and wine feels like a

natural evolution to LoCascio, who has long been a lover of both.

The buzz about LoCascios technique continues to increase,including a December 15th, 2005 feature in Wine Spectator and her

selection last fall as the featured artist for the Santa Barbara Conference

and Visitors Bureau at a 10-day exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany

October 19th-29th 2006.

For more information about Artiste Winery, the Intermezzo

exhibit, or to R.S.V.P to the event, contact Artiste at (805) 686-2626

or [email protected].

Combining a reverence for tradition and a philosophy of w

making as an artistic expression, Artiste wines are labeled w

gorgeous works of Impressionist art. Each wine blend is named a

the title of the painting that graces its bottle. Artistes highly soug

after wines are limited productions of less than 300 cases each andavailable exclusively through Artistes Tasting Studio in historic

Santa Ynez, www.Artiste.com, and select restaurants.

Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio is located at 3569 Sagunto St

in Santa Ynez and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For mor

formation, call (805) 686-2626 or visit the website, www.Artiste.co

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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 wi

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

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. Its

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

being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wi

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 love

every 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 win

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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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly 11-5

5805 Adel ai da R d; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards Paso 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 Winery Paso Robles Closed Tu

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

B & E Winery Paso Rob les F r-Su By

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

Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By Appt. &

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

Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su

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

Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily3380 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 RoblesDaily

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

Calcareous Winery Paso Rob les 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 Winery 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 Ca yucos We-Su 11-5:30

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

Changala Winery Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By

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

Charlie Wine Cellars Templeton Daily

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

Chateau Margene Creston Sa-Su

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

Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su

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

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Dai ly

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

Clautiere Vineyard Pas o Robl es D ai ly

1340 Penman Springs R d; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles

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

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily

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

Donatoni Winery Paso Rob les Sa-Su 12 -5

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

Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su

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

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles

1953 Ni derer Rd; 805-238-4763 D ai ly 10-5:30 X X

Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles Dai ly

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-Mo1220 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 Paso Robles Daily

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

Firestone Vineyard Pa so Robl es 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 XFralich Vineyard & Winery Templeto n By Appt

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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 Rob les 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

Jack Creek Cellars Templeton By

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

JanKris Winery Templeton Daily

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

##Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily

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

Kukkula Templeton By

9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4

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

##Lauras Vineyard Paso Robles Daily

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

Le Cuvier Paso Robles By Appt,

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

Linne Calodo Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

Locatelli Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

Lone Madrone Paso Robles Daily

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

L'Aventure Paso Robles Th-Su

2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 11-4 X

Madison Cellars Paso Robles By

4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X

Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5

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

Martin & Weyrich Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5

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

Mastantuono Templeton 10-5 Winter

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

Mc Clean Vineyards Templeton By

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

Meridian Vineyards Paso Rob les Dai ly

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

###Midlife Crises Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Daily

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

###Minassian-Young Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

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

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

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Orchid Hill Vineyard Paso Robles By Appt X X X

Tasting Room: (Opens in March)

1140 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 cimie nto Lak e Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

Penman Springs Paso Robles 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 X

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

Pipestone Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Poalillo Vineyards Paso Robles By

18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt

Pretty-Smith San Miguel Fr-Su

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

Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles Daily

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

Rainbows End Winery San Miguel By

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

###Rio Seco Paso Robles Th-Mo & Holidays

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5:30 X X

RiverStar Vineyards Cayucos Fr-Su

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

RN Estate Winery Paso Robles By

7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt

Robert Hall Paso Robles Daily

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

###Rotta Winery Paso Robles Daily

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

San Marcos Creek Vineyard Paso Robles

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

Scott Aaron Templeton Sa-Su

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

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 X

Silver Stone Paso Robles Fr-Sa 12-7

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

Skyhawk Lane San Miguel By

1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt

Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles Fr 12-5

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

Stephens Cellar Templeton By

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