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PASO ROBLES

ONGOINGConcerts at Castoro Cellars888-DAM-FINE, Templetonwww.castorocellars.com May 12: Moira Smiley & Voco May 13: Sleepy Guitar Johnson Trio

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHArtists Reception at Sylvester WineryEach month a new local artist will be featured4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine BarLocal winemaker featured each week5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robleswww.vinotecawinebar.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSTempleton Farmers MarketFresh fruit, flowers & vegetables9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYSPaso Robles Farmers MarketCountry farm and craft market8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles

ONGOINGArt Exhibits at Castoro Cellars10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templetonwww.castorocellars.com May: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media

## MAY 3Wolftail Party at Grey Wolf CellarsFine wine & hors d oeuvres6pm, 805-237-0771, Paso Robleswww.greywolfcellars.com

## MAY 3-5The 15th Annual Hospice du Rhne (HdR)Paso Robles, www.hospicedurhone.org May 3: Rhne-n-Bowl May 4: Seminars 1-2 and Tasting May 5: Seminar 3-4 and Tasting May 5: Farewell Gala

MAY 4Hospice du Rhone Dinner at Robert HallAnnual winemaker dinner during theDine Around 7pm, $125pp805-239-1616, www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 4Black Sheep Gourmet at Meridian VineyardsSpecialty foods in the tasting room12-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

MAY 12Art Show: A Day in the ShadeLocal wineries join artists at the TempletonFarmers Market having fun with wine & art805-237-4490, Templeton Park, Templeton

## MAY 13Mothers Day Brunch at Justin VineyardsCulinary offerings of Chef Pefan Swarthout11am, 805-238-6932, Paso Robleswww.justinwine.com

MAY 13Mothers Day Brunch at Meridian VineyardsA lovely brunch overlooking the vineyards11am, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

MAY 13Mothers Day Brunch at Robert Hall WineryA special brunch prepared by guest chef11am, $50, 805-239-1616, Paso Robleswww.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 13Mothers Day Brunch/Tea at Cass VineyardsEnjoy teacakes and brunch items at the vineyard805-227-2888, Paso Robles, www.casswines.com

MAY 18Robert Hall Barn DanceKick off the festival with BBQ & music, $75805-238-2660, Paso Robleswww.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 18

Lakeside Concert at Bianchi WineryPack a pinic and listen to "Unfinished Business"No outside beverages please, 6pm, $20Paso Robles, www.bianchivineyards.com

MAY 18Safari Style Dinner at Cass WineryMartha Stewart style in the vineyards805-277-2888, www.casswines.com

MAY 18Maloy ONeill VineyardsWinemaker Dinner at Bistro LaurentA night of fabulous food, wine & company6pm, $125, $115 wine club members, Paso Robles805-238-7320, www.maloyoneill.com

## MAY 18Paso Robles Wine Festival at Justin Vineyards

Guest Chef Clay Clooney of Azul in Miami6:30pm, $150pp, $120pp wine club, Paso Robles805-238-6932, www.justinvineyards.com

## MAY 18Opolo Winery 6th AnnualWine Festival Winemakers Dinner5 courses paired with Opolo Wines, 6pm, $90805-238-9593, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com

MAY 18-20Meridian Vineyards CelebratesThe Paso Robles Wine FestivalWine, cheese & hors doeuvre pairings & more1-5pm, 805-226-7133www.meridianvineyards.com

## MAY 18-21Paso Robles Wine Festival atWindward Vineyard

Special offering in the tasting room along withautographed bottles of the Gold Barrel SelectPinot Noir, available for public purchase thisweekend only; special olive oil tasting andbarrel room photo shoot for guests, 11am-5pm805-239-2565, Paso Robles, www.windward.com

## MAY 18Polynesian Luau at Silver Horse WineryGet leid and have a good time! 5:30-9pm805-467-WINE, San Miguel, www.silverhorse.com

## MAY 18Eberle Winery Paso Robles Wine FestivalGuest Chef Winemaker DinnerJoin Toni Pais of Caf Zao for a fabulousgourmet dinner paired with fine Eberle wines$110, 805-238-9607, Paso Robleswww.eberlewinery.com

MAY 1825th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Golf Tournament at Hunter Ranch Golf CourseBenefit for American Vineyard Foundation805-239-8463, www.pasowine.com

MAY 1825th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Winemaker Dinner at Castoro Cellars5 coursemeal paired with Dam Fine Wine6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templetonwww.castorocellars.com

## MAY 18Annual Toga Party at EOS Estate WineryDinner, live music and dancing in togas!$90, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

## MAY 1925th Annual Paso Robles Wine FestivalOutdoor wine tasting event includes 90+wineries presenting live music and WineCountry cuisine in downtown Paso Robles Park1-5pm, $50, 805-239-8463, www.pasowines.com

MAY 19Wine Down at Robert HallAfter the Wine Festival festivities, relax on theGarden Terrace, enjoy the sunset and gourmet

BBQ. $15, 80 5-238-2660, Paso Robleswww.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 1925th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Barrel Tasting at Castoro CellarsBBQ, wine tasting, gourmet sampling & live music6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templetonwww.castorocellars.com

MAY 19Annual Wine & Roses Bike RaceBike race in beautiful Wine Country. Festivitiesafter the race. 8am, $35, 805-434-1789Templeton, Templeton Community Park

## MAY 19-20Opolo Winery Wine Festival Weekend BBQEnjoy Opolos delicious BBQ lunch12-4pm, $10, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com

## MAY 18-19Hunt Cellars Winemaker DinnersGourmet dinners with great wine pairing6pm, $90, 805-237-1600, Paso Robleswww.huntcellars.com

## MAY 19-2025th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festivalat EOS VineyardsGreat wine, sizzling fajitas & dancing!Sample wine straight from the barrel &discuss wine with the winemaker.10am-6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robleswww.eosvintage.com

## MAY 19-2025 Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival atEOS Vineyards Art in the Garden Craft FairGreat wine, art and fun self guided tour10am-6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robleswww.eosvintage.com

## MAY 20New Release Event at Silver Horse WineryWine tasting & hors doeuvres in the beautifultasting room, San Miguel805-467-WINE, www.silverhorse.com

## MAY 20Pomm Art Exhibit at Casa de CaballosSerene watercolors displayed at the winery805-434-1687, www.casadecaballos.comTempleton

## MAY 20Rio Seco BBQFine wine tasting, great music & delicious BBQ1-4pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles

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Paso Robles Wine Festival at Castoro CellarsArt show, barrel tasting, jazz and moreTempleton, www.castorocellars.com

MAY 20Open House at Robert HallBBQ, live music and great wine11am-5pm, $15pp, 805-238-2660www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 2527Annual Hot Rod & Classic Car Show800+ classic cars, music & cruise parade10am-5om, 805-238-4103, Paso RoblesCity Park, www.hotrodhon.com

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOINGVisit Historic Buildings in Arroyo GrandeSat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077Arroyo Grande

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers MarketFarm fresh produce, music and arts & craft12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250www.arroyograndevillage.org

MAY 8Russian Cellist Alexander BouzlovBrilliant young cellist accompanied by pian$10, 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grandewww.clarkcenter.org

## MAY 12Santa Barbara en Primeur:Barrel Tasting and Futures - "Small LotsSamples from more than 20 wineriesperfectly paired with culinary delights9am, $40, 805-688-2455The Brander Vineyard, Los Olivoswww.brander.com

MAY 26-27Strawberry FestivalStrawberry treats of every variety10 entertainment areas and arts & crafts

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOINGChristopher Cohan CenterPerforming Arts Center San Luis Obispo805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org May 4-5: The Nobodies of Comedy May 6: Rosanne Cash May10: SLO Country Mock Rock May 11: Passing Zone May 12: SLO County Youth Symphony May 16-19: The Beauty Queen of Leenane 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 MONTHArt Gallery Events Art after DarkVarious art galleries stay open late & hostartist receptions with wine & cheese5-9pm, 805-544-9251San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTHArt in the Park at Dinosaur CavesArt, crafts, childrens activities, music & moon beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beachwww.pismochamber.com

ONGOINGArt Demonstrations by Fine ArtistsNon-profit art gallery exhibit of local artist

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

ONGOINGSan Luis Obispo Art Center ShowConstantly rotating exhibits in all media11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispowww.sloartcenter.org

## ONGOING TUESDAYS2-oz. Tuesdays at TasteWeekly drink specials, 10am-9pm805-269-TASTE, San Luis Obispo, www.taste

## ONGOING TUESDAYSWine Down Wednesdays at TasteFeatured weekly winery, 10am-9pm805-269-TASTE, San Luis Obispo, www.taste

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ONGOING THROUGH MAY 20

Evening Tours at Hearst Castle

$30, 800-444-4445, San Simeonwww.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walks, Morro Bay State ParkMuseum of Natural History805-772-2694, www.ccnha.orgVarious hikes throughout the summer including;

Chumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast Hike toValencia Peak, Hazard Reef, Rookery WondersExploring Oceano Lagoon and Morro Rock hikes

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Baywww.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 tastings5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries open house receptions5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

ONGOING

Slo Folks Folk Music

7pm, 805-772-2880, Morro BayCoalesce Bookstore, www.slofolks.org

7pm, 805-528-8963 May11: Moira Smiley June 1: Over the Edge

## MAY 3

Annual Roll Out The Barrels

Wine tasting straight from the barrels in theplaza, 805-541-5868, San Luis Obispo,www.slowine.com

## MAY 3-6

Roll Out the Barrels at Baileyana

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

11am-5pm, 805-269-8200, San Luis Obispowww.baileyana.com

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Roll Out the Barrels at SalisburyWine tasting, live music & hors doeuvres

11am-5pm, 805-595-WINE, San Luis Obispowww.salisburyvineyards.com

MAY 3-6

Annual Cruisin Morro Bay Car Show

Hundreds of classic cars from around thecountry, live music, BBQ, prizes & entertain-

ment, 805-772-4467, Morro Baywww.morrobaycarshow.org

## MAY 4

Winemaker Dinner at Salisbury Vineyards

4 course gourmet meal with fine wines

6pm, 805-595-WINE, San Luis Obispowww.salisburyvineyards.com

MAY 5Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1

featured in finale concert, 8pm, $5805-756-2787, Christopher Cohan CenterSan Luis Obispo Symphonywww.slosymphony.com

## MAY 5-6

Roll Out the Barrel Weekend Claiborne & Churchill Open HouseGreat wine pairings & hors doeuvres

11am-5pm, 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispowww.claibornechurchill.com

MAY 5-6

Open House at Tolosa WineryCelebrating Kentucky Derby style withsouthern style cooking and estate grown wines$45 for two day pass, 866-782-0300www.tolosawinery.com

MAY 6Antique & Collectibles Street SaleMain street closed off one block from the beach8am-4pm, 805-995-1200, Cayucoswww.cayucoschamber.com

MAY 9Airplane Bombers VisitSan Luis Obispo County

See actual WWII era bomber planes

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Mothers Day Brunch at Tolosa WinerySaturday brunch at the Edna Ranch Clubhouse11am, 866-782-0300, San Luis Obispowww.tolosawinery.com

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Claiborne & Churchill Winemaker Dinner5 course gourmet dinner perfectly paired withfine wines and served in the wine cellar$90, wine club only, 805-544-4066San Luis Obispo, www.claibornechurchill.com

MAY 13Mothers Day ConcertMusic of Gershwin, Brahms and Faureperformed in an intimate setting3pm, $25, 805-543-3533

Los Osos, www.slosymphony.com

MAY 19Annual Dana Adobe DayTour the historic adobe, fun activities forchildren, gold panning & music, 10am-4pm805-929-5679, Nipomo, www.danaadobe.org

MAY 26Annual Peddlers FaireVendors of all types, food & music, air toys& ocean view, 9am-4pm, Cayucoswww.cayucoschamber.com, 805-995-1200

MAY 26Art in the ParkArts and crafts, food & music10am-5pm, 805-772-2504Morro Bay, www.morrobayartassociation.org

MAY 27Annual Avila Beach Blues FestivalGreat blues, wine, food and more2-6:30pm, 888-825-5484, Avila Beachwww.otterproductionsinc.com

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOINGSanta Maria Valley Railroad

805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com May 11-12: Couples Night May 12: Strawberry Season Lunch May 12: Silver Lariat Dinner May 13: Mothers Day Brunch May 25-27: Memorial Day Excursions

ONGOING MONDAYSWine Tasting at Wine Cottage BistroFeaturing regional & varietal tastings5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

MAY 18-20All American Motorcycle Madness3 day show of leather, BBQ, bikes & music805-686-2007, Fair Park, Santa Maria

MAY 20Annual Kids Day in the Park

Enjoy live entertainment, games, & prizes10am-4pm, 805-736-8535, Santa Maria

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHWildling Art Museum - Free Friday FlicksFree movie & snacks with discussion afterward7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivoswww.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSLos Olivos Caf - Wine Teaser Wednesdays5 selected wine with appetizers5-7pm, $15, Los Olivos805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com

## ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31Art exhibit at Carina CellarsNatural Growths Suspended in Oil

Enjoy artist Natalie Brechtels work ofmicroscopic perspective of everday objects11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivoswww.carinacellars.com

## MAY 12Tax Break BBQ and Futures Tastingat Carina Cellars1-6pm, $35, Los Olivos, 805-688-2459

SOLVANG

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHLucas & Lewellen Summer FridaysEnjoy wine and cheese pairings withlive Jazz band "The Buzz"6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

ONGOINGQuicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOINGSolvang Farmers MarketProduce, flowers and foods, 2:30-6pm, Solvang805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org

## MAY 12Stolpman Vineyards Wine Club Release PartyMembers only event includes tastings of wineand olive oil and a light brunch, Solvang805-688-0400, www.stolpmanvineyards.com

MAY 13Mothers Day Brunch at Rideau VineyardEnjoy a delicious brunch paired with fine wine11am-2:30pm, $65, 805-688-0717, Solvangwww.rideauvineyard.com

MAY 13Santa Barbara Wine CountrySanta Ynez Valley Half MarathonA scenic race ending with festivitiesIn downtown Solvang, www.runsantaynez.com

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING WEEKENDSCachuma Lake Wildlife CruiseGuided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology$15,805-686-505, Cachuma Lakewww.cachuma.com

## ONGOING THROUGH MAY 20Artiste Winery "Cafe Life"An exhibition by Donna Talarico11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez

ONGOING MONDAYS

Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts

Santa Barbara darts association presents

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

Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

May 11: Fabian, Frankie Avalon & Bobby Ry

May 24: Natalie Cole June 1: ShoBox Boxing

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Tr

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

www.cachuma.com

## MAY 5

A Day at the Lake at Bridlewood Winery

Relax and enjoy great scenery, wine tasting

music and a delicious grilled picnic lunch

featuring wines from 15 wineries

800-563-3183, Santa Ynez

MAY 12

Franc Fest at Buttonwood Vineyard

12 Cabernet Franc producers current releas

805-688-3032, Santa Ynezwww.buttonwoodwinery.com

## MAY 26

"Intertermezzo" Reception at Artiste

Art exhibit of wine paintings by local artist

Christina LoCascio. Meet the artist, view or

inal work painted in red wine, enjoy live mu

sample new Artiste releases, 11am-5pm

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

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING

Touristorica Historic Downtown Walking T

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras

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

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea CenterExplore creatures of the sea, Stearns Whar

Santa Barbara, 805-962-2526

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

MAY 12

Santa Barbara Blues Society

Presents Little Charlie & the Night Cats

7:30pm, $30, 805-897-0060

www.earlwarren.com, Santa Barbara

MAY 12-13

Santa Barbara County Spring

Hunter Jumper Horse Show

Exciting horse show competition

7:30am, 310-386-6946, Santa Barbara

www.earlwarren.com

MAY 18-20

Antique & Vintage Arts ShowPeriod furniture, paintings and more

11am, 805-898-9715, Santa Barbara

www.calmantiquesshow.com

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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aunched just last year, tangent focuses

exclusively on vibrant alternative white

wines. Made of grapes grown primarilyin the Edna Valley, each wine presents lively

acidity, minerality and pure varietal character.

Created by third-generation Edna Valley

grape-growing pioneers John Niven and

Michael Blaney, along with veteran wine-

maker Christian Roguenant, their second

vintage is set to be released next month. The

lineup will include Albario, Viognier, Pinot

Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and a

blend called Ecclestone, all bottled under

screwcap.

John and Michaels grandparents, Jack and

Catharine Niven, were among the first to

plant wine grapes in the Edna Valley more

than 30 years ago. The family recognized the

Edna Valley as having one of the longest

growing seasons in California, culminating in

fully ripe grapes with good acid structure

each vintage. As they looked to the future, it

was clear that the next, and then the third,

generation would develop and grow the

family business into the new millennium. The

Niven family currently owns and operates

Baileyana Winery, Paragon Vineyard

Company, Orcutt Road Cellars, and they are

partners with Diageo in Edna Valley Vine-

yards. John and Michael were given carte

blanche to look at the portfolio with an eye

for what could be missing. Their brain-

storming brought about the cutting-edge

tangent concept.

Literally meaning a departure from t

ordinary, the name tangent is meant

convey the familys commitment to wh

wines other than the mainstrea

Chardonnay. Bottled entirely with screwc

closures, tangent wines are meant to

enjoyed when young and fresh. Winemak

Christian Roguenant sees the screwcap as

true advantage. The screwcap ensures rete

tion of the bright aromatics and flavors I ta

when we bottle the wine, he says. T

person drinking it will get to enjoy that sam

refreshing experience. Plus, it is just pla

easier to open!

The familys commitment to the successthis fresh project begins in the vineyar

tangent is an exciting and logical next st

for us, says John Niven. Edna Vall

provides the perfect conditions for growi

these grapes, and the marketplace is mo

than ready for these wines. We already gro

most of the Tangent varietals, and a

currently in the process of planting more.

fact, were putting in 50 acres of Albari


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making it the biggest Albario vineyard outside of Spain and

Portugal.

Made to be enjoyed with food, tangent occupies a rapidly growing

niche of crisp, refreshing white wines. It is the first winery to dedicate

its entire production to this category, and Roguenant is well-suited to

making esoteric wines. I learned to love wines made of grapes picked

a bit earlier, with higher acids and lower sugar levels, while making

Champagne in France and sparkling wines in California, he says.

The varietally correct flavors in the grapes we harvest here remind me

of those experiences, and lend themselves perfectly to this style. No

oak contact is necessary, as my aim is to preserve the freshness of each

wine and let the varietal speak for itself.tangents website, www.tangentwines.com, is well-designed, crisp

and clean, just like the wines. It is not only easy to navigate, but is a

virtual encyclopedia of alternative white varietals. They have taken an

educational stance and afford consumers not only tangent-specific

information, but insights into the origin of each varietal and how each

evolved from old-world winemaking into the current realm.

The tangent tasting room is housed in the historic Independence

Schoolhouse, a one-room school built by local farm workers in 1909.

Fully restored by the Nivens in 1998, it stands in the heart of the Edna

Valley. Verandas expand on all sides, overlooking carefully manicured

vineyards. Plan for a bit of extra time to linger, as it is a fabulous place

to stop and relax. Inside, the tangent wines are poured along side its

sister brand Baileyana. The room is filled with self-indulgent gourmet

foods, unique and interesting giftware, and carefully chosen clothing

items. It all adds up to a wonderful tasting experience.

As the world of alternative whites is limitless, John and Michaels

brainstorming never seems to stop. In 2007 they are planting more

varietals including Riesling, Grenache Blanc and even Grner Veltliner.

This is a winery to watch as they are on the cutting edge of bringing

these lesser known whites to the forefront of the California wine

industry.


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by Dave Wilcox

Its not an unusual story.

After a lifetime of hard work and raising a

family, John Salisbury decided to try his

hand at the wine business.

Now erase the romantic image of a

gentleman farmer who decided to retire to

the Wine Country and purchased a few acres

of vineyards as something of a hobby.

John Salisbury is a sixth-generation Cali-

fornia farmer who has no plans to retire and

has no idea how to be a gentleman farmer.

His dream is to be working the vineyards

well into his 90s, cane in one hand, pruning

shears in the other, while his grandchildren

the eighth generation of farmers run theoperation.

Not a bad legacy.

Thats my goal in life, Salisbury, who will

turn 65 this year, said recently, standing in

the century-old schoolhouse he had reno-

vated to serve as the tasting room for Salis-

bury Vineyards near Avila Beach. Its a local

landmark just off Highway 101 between San

Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach.

Salisbury Vineyards is, indeed, a family

operation. John Salisburys daughter, Jennifer

Salisbury Rucks, and her husband, Kevin run

most of the business operations. Johns wife,

Maridel, coordinates the fine art gallery that is

part of the tasting room. Even his son,

artist who lives in New Orleans, provides

for the stunning labels.

My job is farming and keeping an eye

the winemakers, said John Salisbury.

Salisbury uses a trio of experienced win

makers, including Harold Osborne, w

spent 10 years at Kendall-Jackson and no

works for nearby Kelsey See Canyon Wine

Osborne is responsible for, among oth

wines, the unique Pinot Naturale. Ste

Rasmussen, who was the winemaker

Talley Vineyards for 18 years, and Sig

Zoller, formerly of Meridian, also produ

wines for Salisbury. Thats why we start

out of the block so well, Salisbury said of t

winemakers talents.Salisbury has planted 40 acres off San Lu

Bay Drive, near See Canyon, about thr

miles from the popular town of Avila Beac

He has another 10 acres on the east side

Paso Robles, split between Cabernet Sau

gnon and Syrah.

About half of the Avila Valley vineyard

Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay, Pinot Grig

and a cool-weather Syrah among the oth

varietals.

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Although only a few miles from the ocean, the Avila Valley is

colder and gets more sun than most people think, said Salisbury.

Beach residents, only a couple of miles south, know they can get a

reprieve from the fog by hopping in their cars and heading to Avila.

The Chumash called it the Hole in the Sky, said Salisbury.

Salisbury Vineyards currently produces between 4,500 and 5,000

cases annually, but John Salisbury said he expects to soon push that

number to 8,000.

While Salisbury defers to his daughter as the brains behind the

business, she quickly asserts that her father is the visionary. He

comes up with the clever ideas, she said. Hes really the entrepre-

neurial spirit.

That type of forward thinking is exemplified by Salisburys idea to

plant three acres of Albario, a white varietal immensely popular in

Spain which remains relatively unknown among American wine

drinkers. Salisbury and a number of others expect that to change,

with Albarios complex, but very accessible, structure appealing to

the legions of Chardonnay fans. The varietal is now being grown

primarily in southern Oregon, the Santa Ynez Valley and NapasCarneros region. In San Luis Obispo County, 50 acres of Albario are

planted in the Edna Valley. According to a review of one Albario, it

has some of the citrusy, grassy flavors of Sauvignon Blanc, flashes of

the richer peach and pineapple flavors of Viognier, and the delicate,

minerally character of Riesling.

Already a popular stop for wine tasting, with trolley tours of the

vineyards and the fine art gallery, Salisbury is gearing up for the

spring and summer season with a number of events.

It will be among several San Luis Obispo-area wineries partici-

pating May 3-6 in the annual Roll Out the Barrels event sponsored

by the SLO Vintners Association. On Saturday and Sunday there willbe live music, gourmet food and olive oil tastings and barrel samples.

The following week, on May 12, the Salisbury Schoolhouse

Tasting Room will be the site of a fund raiser for the Port San Luis

Lighthouse, located near Avila Beach. The Raise the Roof event is

scheduled for 6 p.m. and will include wine, appetizers, and silent

and live auctions. Tickets are $65 per person.

Then, on May 20, Salisbury will host the first of its 2007 School-

house Rock series of Sunday afternoon concerts on the patio,

featuring a variety of musical styles.

After a lifetime of farming, John Salisbury knows that working the

land is a precarious occupation subject to boom-and-bust cycles.

Youre living on the edge, depending on the crop, he said.

But as a sixth-generation farmer, Salisbury also knows a good

thing when he sees it.

Surveying his surroundings, he sums up, great location, great

wine. In any schoolhouse, that equals success.

Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse Tasting Room is located at 6985

Ontario Road. Its accessible from either the San Luis Bay Drive or

Avila Beach Drive exits off Highway 101, south of San Luis Obispo.

Its open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (805) 595-WINE or visit

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Driving down Vineyard Drive in Paso

Robles, you are embraced on all sides

by massive oak trees and rolling vine-

yards until you hit the bend in the road that

signals the presence of olive country. There,

youll see the 9000 trees planted by Pasolivo

Olive Oil. Tucked into this quiet corner of the

Wine Country is one of the Americas most

award-winning olive oil producers, called

superb by the Los Angeles Times and

featured in magazines from Food & Wine to

Newsweek. Youll also find a warm, inviting

place to visit on your next day of wine tasting.

Visitors to the Pasolivo Tasting Room,

open Friday through Sunday and by appoint-ment, will no doubt meet Olive, the yellow

Labrador that serves as greeter and who sells

more olive oil than the rest of us combined,

laughs Joshua Yaguda, the miller of Pasolivos

olive oils and son of proprietor Karen Guth.

Karen is former president of the California

Olive Oil Council and has served as an official

taster on the internationally recognized Cali-

fornia Olive Oil Tasting Panel. Her son Joshua

and his wife Joeli also have two daughters,

Isabella and Veda, all of whom pitch in and

help with the work involved in running Paso-

livo.

A Visonary Brings a Tradition Home

Karen is considered one of a small group of

visionaries who brought olive oil production

back to the U.S. starting in the early 1990s

was then that she began planting olive tr

starting with a few hundred and fin

growing her orchard to more than 9000 trin more than a dozen varietals.

Since then, the family has seen its olive

operation grow to more than 3000 gallo

and its oils sold everywhere from Crate

Barrel to Dean and Deluca, Tokyo. Locally

served tableside at both Villa Creek a

Artisan restaurants in Paso Robles, and is u

for drizzling on pizzas at the Nancy Silvert

Mario Batali eatery MOZZA in Los Angele

Its wonderful to be recognized in

industry, but Id have to say that whats e

more meaningful to us is how weve b

supported and embraced by the commu

here in Paso Robles, says Joshuas wife Jo

who handles daily operations, sales

marketing. Without the interest of the peo

who bring their out-of-town guests to

tasting room time and again, the wine

sending people our way, and people like C

Tom at Villa Creek who just know how to

our olive oils and make them shine, we j

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wouldnt be having as much fun! We couldnt imagine beinganywhere else in the world.

The Tasting Room Experience

Pasolivo (pronounced pass-oh-LEEV-oh) prides itself on its

production practices, from its sustainably farmed orchard to hand

picking every olive that is eventually milled for oil. You can learn

about all of it in the Pasolivo Tasting Room, where you can choose

between a quick tour of the olive press or enjoy a free tasting of the six

olive oils currently available. Learn what makes an oil extra virgin,

what health benefits you might find by switching to EVOO or try the

signature Tangerine Olive Oil brownies that have become a visitor

favorite. We find its a nice break from wine tasting, since theressomething for everyone, says Joeli.

Pasolivo Sponsors the Rotary Winemakers BBQ

Pasolivo is the proud sponsor of the 9th annual Rotary Winemakers

BBQ on August 11. This is the sleeper hit of the Wine Country

summer a chance to taste gourmet BBQ paired with the best wi

of more than 25 local wineries. Its our favorite weekend of

summer, says the Guth/Yaguda family of Pasolivo, and not j

because we won with Villicana Winery last year!

Over the past eight years the Winemakers Cook Off has rai

more than $140,000. All proceeds are deposited into the Rotary C

of Paso Robles Harlow Ford Foundation and other local charit

This casual evening of music, wine and food is held at the luxuri

River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa (formerly Paso Robles Hot Spri

and Spa). Tickets are $75 and will sell out. To buy tickets, v

www.pasoroblesrotary.org/WinemakersBarbecueCook.cfm, or

(805) 434-4256, or email [email protected].

PASOLIVO MEYER LEMON OLIVE OIL

EDAMAME

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp Meyer Lemon Olive Oil 1 package Frozen Edamame, pod removed

(available at Trader Joes)

Sea salt to taste

Prepare the edamame (soy beans) per package direc-

tions. When ready to serve, toss with the Pasolivo Meyer

Lemon olive oil and sea salt. You can also do the same

with fresh edamame. A great side dish for salmon!


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by Dave Wilcox

Deciding whether to make the Hunt

Cellars tasting room your first or last

stop on a day of wine tasting is a tough

choice.On the one hand, the multiple award-

winning winery is a cant-miss spot in the

Paso Robles Wine Country and you wouldnt

want to run out of time to get there. On the

other, youll likely find it hard to leave once

youve arrived.

Step into the remodeled farmhouse and

youll see a gleaming, white baby grand

piano, a testament to the musical background

of the winerys owner and winemaker, David

Hunt.

The next thing youll notice is the massive,

curving bar made of red oak with a red

mahogany finish. Hunt and a friend hand-

crafted the bar, echoing the hands-on style he

brings to crafting the muscular red wines that

have earned raves.

Opened in 1999, the structure sits

perched amid a little more than three acres of

shady eucalyptus and oak trees and a

sprawling, lush lawn ideal for picnicking.

Wrapped around the building is a 1,200-

square-foot veranda with a number of tables

overlooking the grounds.

Its the kind of place where a family might

plunk down a couple of lawn chairs and play

ball with their dog.In fact, said Tammy Schaefer, thats just

what happened a few weeks ago.

Schaefer, the tasting room manager and

director of Hunt Cellars wine club, exudes a

personality as warm as the Tuscan-style inte-

rior walls. Visitors are welcomed as old

friends, not tourists just passing through.

Lingering is encouraged.

Tasting lists include six samples for $5.

Reserve vintages are $10. They always end

with one of Hunt Cellars Ports.

Hunt Cellars is gaining considerable notice

for its Ports the April issue of Wine Enthu-

siast magazine awarded 93 points to its Oldie

But Goodie Tawny Port and the tasting

room offers a unique not to mention deca-

dent way to sample one of them. Theyre

called Chocolate Zinfandel Port Shooters.

Gourmet dark chocolate cups, filled to the

brim with Port.

Theres a lot of ways that you can do it,

depending on how brave you are, Schae

replied playfully.

Some prefer the sip and nibble, nib

and sip, method, she said. Others pop

luscious delicacy in their mouth all at on

We sell these like theres no tomorrow.With a full kitchen, the tasting room a

hosts winemaker dinners with up to

guests. David Hunt personally selects eigh

ten wines to pair with each of eight cours

and tells the story of each wine as a n

course is served. Once the dinner is finish

Hunt retires to the piano to entertain the s

ated guests.

Hunt is planning to break ground soon

a new tasting room at the same site, with

Colonial style reminiscent of the winerlabels. The existing tasting room will be tra

formed into Oakdale Market, which he s

will sell specialty gourmet foods ideal

picnics.

Hunt Cellars tasting room is three mi

west of Highway 101 on Highway 46

Oakdale Road. Its open daily from 10 a.m

6 p.m. For more information, call (805) 23

1600, or go to www.huntcellars.com.

Preferred Tasting Room:

HUNT CELLARS


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by Mark Storer

W

hen Josh Beckett got a degree in

English from the University of San

Diego, wine was the farthest thing

from his mind. True, that in his youth he

worked for the likes of Robert Nadeau

(Nadeau Cellars) and Toby Shumrich (Tobin

James Cellars), winemakers who have earned

fame and credit for bringing Paso Robles to

wine greatness. True, he was born to wine-

making parents and grew up in the city of

Paso Robles. But perhaps because of these

things, Josh walked away from this beautiful

Central Coast town for the beach climes of

San Diego.I had no desire to get involved, says

Beckett. I went to manage a surf shop and

was going to be a school teacher. I just never

saw the opportunity that I had. Owned by

Joshs parents, that opportunity was Peachy

Canyon winery and its now famous

Zinfandel wines among other varietals. Josh

had grown up in the wine business, working

harvests, crushing grapes and learning from

the very best winemakers how wine worked

and how it was made.

Things change. Josh Beckett, at 33 years

old, is now the winemaker at Peachy Canyon.

Overseeing production of some 84,000 cases

of wine a year, he did some extension classes

from UC Davis to get a little honing on what

is otherwise a working mans education in

wine. I learned this business hands-on from

the bottom up, he says.

Josh has overseen the recent changes at

Peachy Canyon and put the family winery

back on the map again after a few years of

slow down. We hit a growth spurt and the

wines got too clean and too boring so weve

taken it back and gotten back to our roots.

He oversees every step of the process nowand is involved at all levels working with his

assistant, Linda Baher, a recent graduate of

Fresno State Universitys oenology program.

Its real hands on winemaking now and we

want to let the fruit shine through.

The focus on quality has paid off with crit-

ical acclaim and a loyal following. Josh has

taken the reigns and made family a Peachy

Canyon priority.

I love harvest time the most, seeing the

fruit come in and thinking about what we

going to do with it. Everybodys there and

keep it fun and keep everybody involved,

says. From office staff to vineyard worke

Josh gets input from the Peachy Can

family and the wines once again represen

return to handcrafted, hands-on producti

The results are self-evident in wine ma

carefully and joyfully by the second gene

tion of Becketts to run the operation. W

knows? With his wife Gibsey, a you

daughter and a child on the way, mayb

third generation isnt so far off, either.

You can taste Peachy Canyon wines at

Old School House tasting room located

480 N. Bethel Road in Templeton; open sevdays a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except ma

holidays.

Or, visit the new Peachy Too tast

room, located at 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr

just outside of Paso Robles; open Satur

and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., except ma

holidays.

For more information, visit the website

www.peachycanyon.com or call 1-866-33

1918.

Winemaker Profile: Peachy Canyon

JOSH BECKETT


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Paso Robles Wine Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversar

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The annual Paso Robles Wine Festival will celebrate its 25th

Anniversary on Saturday, May 19. In recognition of this 25-year-old

wine tasting celebration, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is

opening the doors one hour early to those who purchase a Silver Pass.

The new limited Silver Pass admission is $75 and allows wine enthu-siasts the opportunity to experience one of the largest outdoor wine

tasting festivals in California, a full hour before general admission

($50). Silver Pass tickets are available for advance purchase only and

are now available on line at www.pasowine.com.

We see this as an added value for fans of Paso Robles Wine

Country to sample an array of their favorite brands before the whole

event, states Stacie Jacob, Wine Country Alliance Executive Director.

Silver Pass visitors are able to enjoy the designated tasting area with

exclusivity and visit each tasting booth with relative ease.

Admission to the Paso Robles Wine Festival provides unlim

tasting within a designated tasting area from more than 90 w

producers. This year the entire Paso Robles Downtown City Park w

be enclosed, which provides all paid admission the complete use

the park as well as a secluded picnic area. Wine Country fare canpurchased and enjoyed in a secluded picnic area as well as outside

gates of the festival.

The Paso Robles Wine Festival is traditionally held the th

weekend in May at Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Three tic

options are available for 2007: $75 for the Silver Pass, hours of enj

ment are 1 to 5 p.m. A $50 Tasting Ticket package includes unlimi

wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m., as well as a commemorative Rie

tasting glass. A $15 designated driver/childrens ticket includes f

free non-alcoholic beverages, a commemorative beverage contain

and entry to the event area. Tickets may be purchased online

pasowine.com or by phone at 1-800-549-WINE. Photo identificat

verifying age will be required at the time of entry. All tickets are limiand advance purchase is highly recommended.

Free all day parking will be available at the Paso Robles Ev

Center, with shuttles to and from the event. Downtown merchants

developing independent and collective promotions for the month

May and are at the ready to welcome Wine Festival enthusiasts.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website

www.pasowine.com.


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16 Great Chefs and 13 Paso Pinot Noir Producers

Sunday, June 10, at the Templeton Community Park, 2-5pm

The Templeton Community Park is the stage for the 4th Annual Pinot and

Paella Cook-off. The areas best chefs compete with unique paella recipes,

paired with wine from a dozen Paso Robles Pinot Noir producers. The Cook-

Off and Live Auction benefit the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF).

The 4th Annual Pinot and Paella Cook-off will feature delights of the

Spanish beat, paella, live music and dance. Sixteen chefs compete in a friendly

competition in several categories judged by local celebrities and attendees in

the coveted Peoples Choice Award. Thirteen Pinot Noir producers from Paso

Robles complement the paella competition. This years live auction will feature

large format collectors bottles filled with a one-of-a-kind Paso Pinot blend. In

addition, this years festival will include live Latin dance music and a salsadance exposition will delight attendees and get them moving on the dance

floor!

Last years event raised $28,000 for PRYAF, and this year should once again

sell out. The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation makes training in the arts

available to all children in the community through drama, music, dance and

other creative venues. The children of our communities are our most impor-

tant assets and need to be supported, says the founder of PRYAF, Donna Berg.

Tickets are $60 and include a commemorative Reidel glass and plate, and

are are sold at www.pinotandpaella.com.

Pinot Noirs and Paellas

at Windward Vineyards

Pinot and Paella Cook-off

PAELLA NEGRO Serves 6-8

Chef Tom Fundaro from Villa Creek in Paso Robles

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 lb monkfish or halibut cut, into 1 oz. pieces

1 lb small squid bodies, cleaned and cut into rings and

tentacles

15 baby artichokes, cleaned and cut in half

4 Tbs squid ink (available through Central Coast

Seafoods in Atascadero)

8 cloves garlic, sliced

2 Tbs parsley, minced

8 cups fish broth or clam juice

1/4 tsp saffron

Lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil, preferably virgin

1 onion, diced

2 red bell peppers, diced

2 tomatoes, diced

1 Tbs. smoked paprika

3 cups Spanish rice (Bomba)

METHOD:

In a food processor add 4 cloves of garlic, parsley and

lemon juice (4 tablespoons). Puree ingredients, thenadd squid ink and puree again. You should end up witha black, loose pesto.Salt and pepper all seafood.

Heat paella pan over medium-high heat.Heat olive oil. Sear all seafood to medium rare andreserve on a plate.Add artichokes, onions and remaining garlic. Saut

until onions are soft. Add tomatoes, peppers, smokedpaprika and saffron. Saut until the tomatoes no longeseem wet.In a cross pattern add the rice to the pan, Stirringcontinually cook the rice and coat it with the vegetable

mixture. Add stock, reserving 2 cups for later. Stir therice and broth together and reduce heat to medium lowto low. Stir in squid ink pesto and let simmer for 10minutes. The stock will start to evaporate, when smallbubbles start to appear in the rice add 1 cup of stock

and salt and pepper to taste. Let cook for another 10minutes.Add the seafood and any residual liquid from seafood.Let simmer until there is no more liquid visible and

seafood is cooked through. (Do not overcook seafood.)Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Perfect Pairs

P

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Fifteenth Annual Hospice du Rhne, May 3-5by Michael Rockich

What is it about Rhne style wines that attracts? What are some

descriptors that bring to mind Rhne style wines? Here are a fewthat may work: exciting, fun, electric, friendly, summertime, picnic,

barbeque. And thats not to forget the rich, thick, luscious, dark

Syrahs that can be plenty serious.

A great place to taste the multitude of Rhne style wines is at the

worlds largest annual celebration of domestic and international

Rhne style wines, the Hospice du Rhne (HdR). The HdR will take

place at the California Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles, May

3-5. Red, white, and pink wines will gush as vintners from around

the globe pour. The theme for the 15th annual HdR is appropri-

ately, Annie get your glass.

There will be ample opportunity to get an introduction to, or

enhance your continuing education about Rhne style wines.

Several seminars will focus on various wines, vintners, or regions of

Rhne style wines. Winegrowers will be present at seminars to pour

and discourse on their wines.

There will be ample opportunity to pair Rhne wines with fine

cuisine. On Friday the Rhne Fte Feast luncheon takes place. At

the Friday evening Dine Around chefs from top restaurants in the

area will prepare special dinners featuring gourmet cuisine

guests. The following day the Saturday Luncheon is held, and w

be followed by the One-of-a Kind Barrel Auction. The Farewell G

dinner on Saturday evening usually features grilled fare, and is occasion to taste a wide variety of Rhne style wines by samplin

sharing and exchanging bottles with other guests.

The HdR begins Thursday with the annual bowling tournam

for fans and vintners. Friday and Saturday mornings continen

breakfast is waiting for guests at the fairgrounds. Of course one

the best things about the HdR is visiting with old friends, a

making new ones.

For more information about the Hospice du Rhne, go online

www.hospicedurhone.com, or telephone (805) 784-9543.


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San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announced the expansion of

their popular Roll Out The Barrels weekend event.

The new addition this year will be, Barrels in the Plaza, Thursday

evening in downtown SLOs mission plaza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This

portion of the weekend will focus primarily on locally grown, locally

made as SLO Vintners partner up with local food producers and

vendors to celebrate a complete culinary experience right from the

terroir of SLO. We are very excited about the locally grown, locally

made evening, which gives us a chance to celebrate not only the wine

but an entire culinary experience of SLO, said Becky Gray, San Luis

Obispo Vintners Executive Director.

The weekend itinerary includes four days of celebration beginning

Thursday, May 3 with Barrels In The Plaza (5:30-7:30 p.m.); on Friday,

May 4 its Winemaker Dinners; on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6

its Passport to SLO Wine Country.The annual two-day passport portion (Saturday and Sunday), will

allow visitors to San Luis Obispo entry to 16 wineries where they will

experience wine and food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, entertain-

ment and special discounts.

For more information visit www.slowine.com. Tickets available to

events at TASTE Wines of SLO, (805) 541-5855 or www.slowine.co

On Sunday, May 6, the

Cayucos Chamber of Commerce

will be presenting the Cayucos

Antique & Collectibles Street

Fair. Several blocks of Ocean

Avenue and other streets will beclosed off for the day so that

many antique dealers can set up

in the streets and sell their

merchandise. The antique dea

will be selling furniture, gl

tools, books, jewelry, toys, cloc

artwork, pottery, fishing ite

military items, lamps, Americ

items and more, along with gthings to eat.

Come to Cayucos on Sund

May 6, and enjoy the ambienc

the Central Coasts beaut

small town. The weather in M

is wonderful. While you are

town, visit the outstand

antique stores, gift shops,

shops, art and wine sho

restaurants, tavern, candy st

delis, coffee shops and pharm

Cayucos has been referredas the last beach town and

been featured in magazines

has been visited by the Califo

Gold television show. Cap

Casss (founder) house has b

restored and overlooks

picturesque Cayucos Pier. Fr

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motels and bed and break

inns. The Veterans Hall has an

exhibit for your enjoyment.

Bring the family and frie

and enjoy shopping at

Cayucos Antique & Collectib

Street Fair.


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Hospitality has long been a priority at Firestone Vineyard. The Fire-

stone family strives to offer a comfortable and inviting experience for

every guest. Emphasis is placed on creating an informative and

welcoming atmosphere that will appeal to wine enthusiasts andnovices alike.

The Firestone Vineyard tasting room in Santa Ynez Valley offers one

of the Central Coasts most comfortable and comprehensive visitor

experiences, with regular winery tours and breathtaking picnic facili-

ties. Here, visitors taste the award-winning Estate and Reserve

bottlings while learning about Santa Barbara County winemaking.

Archive photos and other artifacts chart the Firestone familys

pioneering heritage, from turn-of-the-century tire innovation to the

establishment of Santa Barbara Countys first estate winery in 1972. A

remodel expanded the tasting area, which now features an island bar

and picture windows that overlook the Santa Ynez Valley.

Firestone Vineyard offers tours that take the visitor through the

history of the winery and through the production of fine wine fro

vine to glass. Tours begin at the demonstration cork tree and contin

out into the estate vineyards. The winemaking process is then sho

cased from the crush pad to the fermentation cellar to the barrel cellTours typically last from 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the volum

of guests and depth of questions.

Firestone Vineyard is located at the southern end of the Fox

Canyon Wine Trail, 5000 Zaca Station Road, just a few miles east

Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County. The Firestone Vineyard tast

room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are offered at

quarter past the hour from 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The tasting fee

$7 per person, which includes a keepsake crystal logo glass and

complimentary tasting at neighboring Curtis Winery.

The new Paso Robles winery is at the corner of Highway 46 E

and Airport Road in Paso Robles. Managed by third-generation vintn

Andrew Firestone, the winery features a tasting room, barrel cel

demonstration vineyard, enclosed patio and terraced gardens w

picnic accommodations. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.

to 5 p.m., with the last tasting served at 4:45 p.m. The tasting fee

$5 per person, which includes a keepsake logo glass. For more inf

mation, call (805) 591-8050 or visit www.firestonewine.com.

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Benefit Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc.,a volunteer Hospice organization

More than thirty Santa Barbara County

wineries will join together on May 12, from1 to 4 p.m., at Santa Barbara en Primeur:

Barrel Tasting & Futures benefiting

Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc, a volunteer

Hospice organization. Winemakers will be

on hand to introduce barrel samples and

special, not-yet-released wines to the

public, paired with appetizers served by

local restaurants.

Santa Barbara en Primeur: Barrel Tasting

& Futures will be held this year at The

Brander Vineyard, Roblar Ave. at Highway

154 in Los Olivos. Tickets are $35 perperson in advance and $40 at the door

(subject to availability). For advance regis-

tration and ticket sales, visit the website at

www.brander.com or call The Brander Vine-

yard at (805) 688-2455.

Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc, is a

volunteer hospice providing cost-f

services to meet the emotional, social a

spiritual needs of people facing the end

life or grieving the death of a loved one.

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Experience an afternoon dedicated to the pure enjoyment of Cabernet Franc. For

only $20, attendees will receive a FrancFest logo glass and be allowed to sample the

wonderful wines that the best Cabernet Franc producers of Santa Barbara County will

be presenting in the Buttonwood Garden on Saturday, May 12.

Also available will be excellent edibles to consume in conjunction with this food-

friendly wine. Everyone is welcome, from confirmed Franc-o-philes, to tasters who are

Francly confused about what this wonderful wine has to offer.

Buttonwood Farm Winery is located at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road in Santa Ynez. For

tickets or more information, call (805) 688-3032.

Franc, Food, Fun at Buttonwood Farm Winery


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Come celebrate spring and the extraordinary wines of the Sana Ynez

Valley on Saturday May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. The beautiful Bridle-

wood Winery provides the setting for a relaxing afternoon of tasting

premium wines from 15 Santa Ynez Valley wineries. Bring a blanketand sretch out on the lawn surrounding the lake. Enjoy a delicious

buffet picnic lunch, sip premium wines and let the gentle music of the

jazz and blues band carry you away to a simpler time. What a romantic

way to spend a beautiful May afteroon wine, food and music a

sublime combination.

Participating wineries include Alexander & Wayne, Arthur Earl,

Bridlewood Winery, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Daniel Gehrs Wines,

Kalyra Winery, Lincourt, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard, Mandolina,

Presidio Winery, Rideau Vineyard, Royal Oaks Winery, Stolpman Vine-

yard and Sunstone Vineyard and Winery.

The event is $55 per person and includes wine tasting, a delectablegrilled picnic lunch, logo glass, carriage rides around the Bridlewood

Lake and a chance to win special raffle prizes.

Advance ticket purchases only. Make checks payable to SYVWCA

and mail to P.O. Box 1740, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. Sales are final.

Tickets are transferable, not refundable.

For reservations and more information, call 1-800-563-3183 or

visit the website at www.santaynezwinecountry.com. Please rememb

to drink responsibly. By law, all registrants and guests attending th

event must be at least 21 years of age. No dogs please.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Stars, Stripes and SyraPassport event on Saturday, June 30 featuring Santa Ynez wineries.

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINERY LISTING


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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly 11-5

5805 Ad ela ida R d; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards P aso Robles Weekends

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

Anglim Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Arroyo Robles Winery Paso Robles Closed Tu

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

B & E Winery Paso Robl es Fr-Su By

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

Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By Appt. &

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

Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su

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

Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily

3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand San Miguel By

1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X

Brian Benson Cellars Paso 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 Daily2900 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 Paso Robles Dai ly

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

Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su

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

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles

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

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily

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

Donatoni Winery Paso Robl es Sa-Su 1 2-5

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 Dai 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

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 Roble s Dai ly

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

Five Rivers Winery Paso Robles By

8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt

Four Vines Winery Templeton Daily

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

Fralich Vineyard & Winery Templeton By Appt

805-434-1526

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

Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By

1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By

5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

##Grey Wolf Cellars P aso Robles Daily

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

##Halter Ranch Vnyd Paso Robl es Th-Mo

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

Hansen Vineyard Templeton Daily5575 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-Su3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X

Locatelli Winery P aso 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 Robl es 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 Daily2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X

###Minassian-Young Paso Robles Sa-Su

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

NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Sa-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

###Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

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 Daily1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Too Paso Robles

2020 Na cimie nto Lake 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 By18888 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 Sa n 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

7 575 York Mountai n Rd; 8 05 -2 38 -2 41 2 Appt X X

Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Mo

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

Summerwood Paso Robles Daily

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

Sylvester Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

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

Tablas Creek Paso Robles Daily

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

Terry Hoage Paso Robles By

870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

Thunderbolt Junction Paso Robles Fr-Su

2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles Dai ly

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

Tolo Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Mo

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

Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily

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

Venteaux Templeton By

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

Victor Hugo Winery Templeton By

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

Vihuela Winery Templeton Sa-Su

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

Villicana Winery Templeton Fr-Su

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

Vina Robles San Miguel By

3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt

Vista Del Rey Paso Robles Su

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

Whalebone Winery Paso Robles By

8325 Vineyard Ranch Way; 805-239-8590 Appt

Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles Dai ly

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

Wild Horse Winery Templeton Daily1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X

###Windward Vineyard Paso Rob les Dai ly

138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X

York Mountain Templeton Daily

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

Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily

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

ZinAlley Templeton Fr-Su

3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-289-0959 11-5 X X

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Alapay Cellars Avila Beach Daily

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

##Baileyana Vineyard San Luis ObispoDaily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X

Barnwood Winery Arroyo Grande Daily

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

Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo Fr-Su

831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X

###Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily

2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X

Domaine Alfred San Lui s Obi spo Dai ly

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

Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo Daily

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

Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily

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

Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

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

###Laetitia Vineyard Arro yo Grande Dail y

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

Ortman Family San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

3080 Biddle R anch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X

Per Bacco Cellars San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

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

Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo

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

Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5

##Salisbury Vineyards Avila Valley Dai ly

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

Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

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

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars San Luis Obispo2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt

##Tangent Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X

Talley Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily

3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X

##Taste San Luis Obispo Mo-We 10-9, Th-Sa 10-6

1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-6 X

Tolosa Winery San Luis Obispo Daily

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

Wild Wood Winery San Luis Obispo By

55 5 El Camino Real; 805 -5 46-1088 Appt

Windemere/Cathy MacGregor Wines San Luis Obispo

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

Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo Th-Su

6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X


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Addamo Estate Vineyards Orcutt Tu-Su

400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X

Bedford Thompson Los Alamos Daily

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

Byron Vineyard Santa Maria By

5 250 Tepusq uet Rd; 805 -934 -477 0 Appt

Cambria Winery Santa Maria Daily

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

Chimere Santa Maria By

217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt

##Costa De Oro Santa Maria Daily

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

Cottonwood Canyon Santa Maria Dai ly

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

Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily

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

Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily


Firestone Vineyard Los Olivos Daily

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

Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily


IO Vineyards Santa Maria By

5 250 Tepusq uet Rd; 805 -934 -477 0 Appt

##KennethVolkVineyards Santa Maria Fr-Su

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

Koehler Los Olivos Daily


McKeon-Philips Santa Maria Daily

2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X

Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)

2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery Santa Maria Daily

6 600 Fo xen Canyon Rd; 805 -9 34 -4 33 2 1 0-4 X X

Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria By

4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt

Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily


L O S O L I V O S

Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos Daily

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

Andrew Murray Los Olivos Daily

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

Arthur Earl Los Olivos Daily

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

Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos Daily

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

Bernat at Los Olivos Caf Daily

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

Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room

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

The Brander Vineyard Los Olivos Dai ly

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

##CarharttVineyard Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5

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

##Carina Cellars Los Olivos Daily

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

Consilience Los Olivos Daily

2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily


Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos Daily

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

Dierberg Estate Vineyard at Wine Country in Los Olivos

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

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