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C E N T R A L C O A S T :S E R V I N G S A N L U I S O B I S

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SYLVESTER

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PASO ROBLES

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PREFERRED

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PEACHY CANYON

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SANTA MARIAAUTUMN ARTS

GRAPES & GRAIN

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WINEMAKER DINNE

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

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

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Pretty-Smith Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

WINE TASTING IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-3

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-3

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 3

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah FlickingerDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA

Phone 805-252-5440

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Leah Kolt, Len Napolitano,

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PASO ROBLES

## ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Twilight Tastings & Spectacular Sunsets

at Jada Winery

Open air deck, wonderful views, special

appetizers, unique pairings & more!

6-8pm, 805-238-2520, Paso Robles

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar

Local winemaker featured each week.

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

www.vinotecawinebar.com

Sept 17: Domaine Degher

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards

Try gourmet food paired with fine wine

12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles

www.meridianvineyards.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Templeton Farmers Market

Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables

9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Paso Robles Farmers Market

Country farm arts and crafts market

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

ONGOING

Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery

Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.

11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles

ONGOING

Estrella Warbird Museum

Fascinating collection of military ai rcrafts


www.ewarbirds.org

## ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

Featuring Lori T

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

www.castorocellars.com

## ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER

Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:

Samba & Mambo

Learn to dance& show what you have learned

duringthe social dancehour! 805-369-0140

6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members

WineryHours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles

Vina Robles Hospitality Center,www.vinarobles.com

## SEPTEMBER 17

Cooking Show Hosted by Mark

The Singing Chef Faulkner

Featuring Robert Hall wine & special guests

5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Idlers AppliancesPaso Robles, www.hospitalitycatering.net

SEPTEMBER 19

The Great American Steak-Out at Cass

This winemaker dinner will feature all the foods

of delicious steak houses!

6-10pm, $85, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles

www.casswines.com, [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 19-20

Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social

Complimentary wine ice cream sample will be

offered with award winning wines.

11am-5pm, 888-343-3445, Chumeia

www.chumeiavineyards.com

## SEPTEMBER 20

Flights & Bites

Hwy 46 East Wineries celebrate wine month

gather for a fun night of wine, cheese &

gourmet bites. 6pm, $30, 805-226-8099

Paso Robles, www.pasowine46east

## SEPTEMBER 20, 27

Cooking Classes at Opolo Vineyards

Join Chef Miguel Bautista and learn excitin

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

SEPTEMBER 20

Art de Tiza

Chalk-art celebration will offer a visual fea

chalk murals created by area artists on the

sidewalk of Pine Street between 11th and 12

streets. Artwork will be in progress beginni

8 am. 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

## SEPTEMBER 20

11th Annual Taste of Downtown

A superb culinary, artistic and musical

experience in historic downtown Paso Robl

11am-6pm, $25, 805-238-4103

## SEPTEMBER 20

Robert Hall Celebrates

California Wine Month

Live music, delicious samples of local food

fine wine on the garden terrace.

1-4pm, 805-239-1616x16, Paso Robles

www.roberthallwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 20-21

Carson & Barnes Circus

Enjoy a traveling zoo, flying trapeze artistsmusic, clowns & more!$16 for 2 adults/$8 for 2 children,

Sept 20: 2pm & 7pm Sept 21: 1:30pm & 4:30pm805-238-4103, Cuesta College, Paso Robles

## SEPTEMBER 21

Opera in the Vineyard at Robert Hall W

Popular end-of-summer concert

3pm, $35, 805-239-1616x16, Paso Robles


## SEPTMEBER 26

Vina Robles Winery Summer

Concert Series 2008

Featuring Sugar Daddy Swing Kings

Swingin horn-infused music based on the m

of Cab Calloway, 6:30pm, $25, $20 wine club

805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Rob

Vina Robles Hopitality Center

## SEPTEMBER 26

Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Wine

Wrap up your summer vacation at Robert H

Winerys Sunset Wine Down series.

Enjoy live music on the Garden Terrace,

award-winning wine and great food.69pm, $25pp / $20 Cavern Club

Reservations required: 805-239-1616 ext. 24

[email protected], Paso Robles


## SEPTEMBER 27

Donati Family Vineyard Harvest Party

Come celebrate the 2008 Harvest with Don

Family Vineyards. Sample the newly unveile

Ezio blend, named after Ron Donatis fathe

Enjoy a catered lunch for $15 or order the

Harvest Wine 4 Pack and lunch is on them!

Free outdoor concert featuring Jill Knight.

10am-5pm, RSVP, 877-511-9463, Templeton

www.donatifamilyvineyard.com

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## SEPTEMBER 27

10th Annual Grape Stomp at EOS

Have fun hand-picking grapes for a fun

stomping contest & enjoy a BBQ lunch with

friends and family in the beautiful picnic area.

12-4pm, $40, 805-239-2562x16, Paso Robles

www.eosvintage.com

## SEPTEMBER 27

Bacchanalia at Silver Horse

Fun grape stomp event with new releases, winetasting and more. 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles

www.silverhorse.com

## SEPTEMBER 27

Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso

at Castoro Cellars

Marchall a master of mandolin, guitar and violin

plays with versatile acoustic musicians.

7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

## SEPTEMBER 27

Art in the Courtyard at Vina Robles

Featuring Van Smith

Meet Van Smith & view his work at the Vina

Robles Hospitality Center, 11am-5pm

Paso Robles, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com

## SEPTEMBER 27

Jazz Dinner at DAnbino

An amazing and versatile vocalist, Angela

Michael and her quartet will offer soulful rendi-

tions of your favorite tunes including wine

tasting, dinner and entertainment.

7pm, $55/$45, Record Club, 805-227-6800

Paso Robles, www.danbino.com

## SEPTEMBER 27

Music & BBQ Under the Stars

at Jada Winery

Live music, Jadas 2006 Hells Kitchen samples,

Chef Tony Davilas upscale BBQ with grilled

oysters and more! Reservations required

805-226-4200, Paso Robles, www.jadavineyard.com

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SEPTEMBER 28Locally Grown & Made at Vina Robles

Featuring Carriage Vineyards Olive Oil

Taste this delicious olive oil at the

Vine Robles Hospitality Center


www.vinarobles.com

## ONGOING IN OCTOBER

Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:

Swing & Fox Trot

Learn to dance & showwhat you have learned

duringthe social dance hour! 805-369-0140

6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members

WineryHours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles


## OCTOBER 11

Art In The Courtyard at Vina RoblesFeaturing Bill Halopoff

Meet the artist & view his dramatic work



## OCTOBER 11

Harvest Wine Club Pick-Up Party &

Grand Re-Opening of the Tasting Room

at Minassian-Young

New fall releases accompanied by a

strolling dinner catered by Ciro Pascuito.

The menu will include rustic Italian dishes

from their wood fired oven and grill.

4:30pm, $50/$40 wine club, 805-238-7571

Paso Robles, www.minassianyoung.com

OCTOBER 15

Cooking Show Hosted by Mark

The Singing Chef Faulkner

Featuring delicious recipes with special guests

5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Idlers Appliances

Paso Robles, www.hospitalitycatering.net

## OCTOBER 17

Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Robert Hall

Celebrate the bounty of harvest with a special

dinner created by Executive Chef Jeffrey Scott, 6pm

$95/$85 Cavern Club, 805-239-2464, Paso Robles

OCTOBER 17

Harvest Pig Roast at Cass

Enjoy this old fashioned pig roast with fine wine,

delicious food & a bonfire too.

6-10pm, $40pp/$30WC, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles

www.casswines.com, [email protected]

## OCTOBER 17

Eberle Harvest Wine Tour Winemaker Dinner

Featuring Post Ranch Inn of Big Sur

$150/$120 Cellar Club, 805-238-9607

Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com

## OCTOBER 17

2008 Harvest Festival Orchid Hill

& Silver Stone Winemaker Dinner

Orchid Hill/Silver Stone Harvest Dinner which

features the Orchid Collector Series and Silver

Stones exciting new red blends. Enjoy a magical

evening of fine wine, gourmet food, barrel

sampling and dancing under the stars at the

vineyards. $135, RSVP, 805-237-7525

www.orchidhillwine.com

## OCTOBER 17-18

Opolo Harvest Festival and

Grape Stomp 2008!

Grape stomping, ethnic folk dancing, gypsy sere-

nades & fabulous Opolo wines. Featuring Opolo

favorites including roasted lamb, pork tender-

loin & chicken too. Paso Robles

5:30pm, $85/$70 wine club, 805-238-9593

Visit www.opolo.com for more details.

## OCTOBER 17-19

Harvest Wine Affair Weekend

at Silver Horse

Enjoy new releases, library wines & music too!

11am-5pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles

www.silverhorse.com

OCTOBER 17-19

Wine Festival Camping at Cass Vineyards

All the comforts of home provided including find

wine and delicious meals!

$600/$480 wine club, 805-239-1730

Paso Robles, [email protected]

## OCTOBER 17-19

Renaissance Faire Harvest Festival Weekend

at Eagle Castle Winery

Great food, wine, music & full contact jousting

with the Knights of Mayhem. $7/$5 Cellar Club

805-227-1428, Paso Robles

Friday: 10:30-7:30pm, Meet the Knights!

Saturday & Sunday: Fair with jousting, vendors,

music, singers, dancers

Saturday Evening: A Knights Feast

$45/$40 club members

www.eaglecastlewinery.com

## OCTOBER 17-19

Harvest Wine Tour Weekend

Paso Robles wineries open their doors to offer

an abundance of activities unique to Wine

Country. Over the three day weekend you will

find more than 100 individual events at nearly

90 wineries. 805-239-8463, Paso Robles

For more information visit www.pasowine.com

## OCTOBER 17-19

2008 Harvest Wine Tour at AdalaidaEnjoy current releases, library wines, barrel

samples and hors doeuvres prepared by Chef

Claude Chazalon. 10-5pm, 805-239-8980

800-676-1232, Paso Robles, www.adalaida.com

## OCTOBER 17-19

2008 Harvest Wine Tour Party

at Peachy Canyon

The festivities kick off with a fierce pumpkin

carving contest, great wine, gourmet BBQ

dinner, live music, fun prizes and much more.

4pm-8pm, $65/$55 club members, 805-239-1918

Paso Robles, www.peachycanyon.com/events

## OCTOBER 17-19

2008 Harvest Festival at Arroyo Robles

Many exciting events over the weekend

including a winemaker cruise, a pancakebreakfast, a harvest grape stomp with surf &

turf dinner and more! 877-759-WINE

Please visit www.arroyorobles.com for

event details. Paso Robles

OCTOBER 17-19

Italian Cars & Food Celebrazione

at Martin Weyrich

Featuring catering by Caf Roma

7pm, $120 pp/$90pp wine club, 805-238-2520

Paso Robles, www.martinweyrich.com

## OCTOBER 17-19

Harvest Tour Festival Weekend

at Jada Winery

Great harvest & halloween fun all weekendFriday: Halloween at Harvest Weekend kicks off

with a la te night Open House. Appetizers, oliveoil & chocolates galore. Prizes awarded for bestcostumes! Saturday: Halloween at Harvestcontinues with new releases, appetizers, barrelsamples, estate olive oil & gourmet wine vinegartasting! Best costume gets a prize! Paso RoblesSunday: Last day to enjoy Halloween at Harvest.805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com

## OCTOBER 18

Harvest Weekend at DAnbino

Italian Seafood Buffet by celebrity chef MichaelParise. Including wine tasting, dinner &entertainment. 6pm, $70/$55 Record Club805-227-6800, Paso Robles, www.danbino.com

## OCTOBER 18

Meritage Vertical Tastings

at Robert Hall Winery

Taste through a special vertical presentation

11am-1pm, $50/$40 Cavern Club, 805-239-1616x16

Paso Robels, www.roberthallwinery.com

## OCTOBER 18

7th Far Out Wineries Best of the West

at Opolo Vineyards

Join 16 Far Out Wineries for an educational

seminar a nd tasting. www.faroutwineries.com

10am, $55, RSVP, 805-237-0138, Paso Robles

## OCTOBER 18

Las Vegas Disco Inferno at Silver Horse

Las Vegas 70s style cover band & Las Vegas

games, 6pm, 805-467-WINE, Paso Robles

www.silverhorse.com

OCTOBER 18

6th Annual Cork-n-Pork at

Carmody McKnight

Prepared 36 hours in advance this awardwinning 200 pound whole pit roasted porkrecipe will be paired with an array of artistdishes & estate wines. 12pm, Paso Robleswww.carmodymcknight.com, 800-282-0730

## OCTOBER 18-19

Opolos Harvest BBQ Weekend

Opolos Harvest BBQ! Carne asada tacos, rolamb, beans, salad and salsa.

11am-4pm, $10, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles

Visit www.opolo.com for more details.

## OCTOBER 18-19

Harvest Weekend Wine & Music

Pairing at DAnbino

Wine and music go hand in hand, so its onl

natural that different styles and moods of m

would compliment different wines!

2-4pm, $10, 805-227-6800, Paso Robles

www.danbino.com

## OCTOBER 19

Annual Cavern Club Extravaganza

at Robert Hall Winery

Savor your Fall club wines deliciouly paired

hors doeuvre, music and more!

12-3pm, Free to Cavern Club, 805-239-1616x1

Paso Robels, www.roberthallwinery.com

## OCTOBER 24

Vina Robles Winery Summer

Concert Series 2008

Featuring Sean Wiggins

805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Rob

CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, childrens activities, music & mo

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

www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists

Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artist

7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay

www.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walks

Morro Bay State Park Museum

of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.

Various hikes at various times including; Fast

to Coon Creek, Whites Point Vistas, Black Hill

Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries open house receptions

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

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

SEPTEMBER 20

Avocado & Margarita Festival

Enjoy fun recipe contests, kid contests, liveentertainment, guacamole, margaritas & m11am-6pm, 805-772-4467, Morro Baywww.morrobay.org


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Morro Bay Harbor Festival

Enjoy a wide array of festivities including wine

tasting with 40 local wineries participating,

chowder contest, kids carnival, music and more.

800-366-6043, Morro Bay Harbor

Visit www.mbhf.com for details.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly drink specials

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE

San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Tastings with the winemaker

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE

San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

## SATURDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27

Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery

Enjoy 4 estate wines paired with 4 artisan

cheeses offered in the gorgeous Heritage Room.

11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club

805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

ONGOINGChristopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

Sept 18: Frank Caliendo

Sept 26: Oliver!

ONGOING

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Permanent collection and constantly rotating

exhibits of works by local artists in all media

paintings, sculpture, photography and more.

11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcenter.org

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Live Music at Mothers Tavern

Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music

most Sundays too! Call for schedules.805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo

www.motherstavern.com

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo

Site of first commercial winery in the area.

10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo

www.slochs.org/dallidet

ONGOING

Lectures & Art at

California Polytechnic State University

805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo

www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu

ONGOING

Automobilia Museum

Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with

many other antiques relating to transportation.

10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo

ONGOING

Hearst Castle Tours

Experience grand reflections from the 1930s

$30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo

www.hearstcastle.com


Art Gallery Events Art After Dark

Various art galleries stay open late & host

artist receptions with wine & cheese.

5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

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

ONGOING

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean

with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.

5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.comSEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 5

Plein Air Festival 2008

Watch artists as they paint the landscapes andseascapes of San Luis O bispo County.805-543-8562, SLO Art CenterVarious locations in San Luis ObispoFor details visit www.sloartcenter.org

ATASCADERO

SEPTEMBER 20

Charles Paddock Zoo Art Contest

Art Show Presentation10am-12pm, 805-470-3182, Tiger Garden ZooAtascadero, www.visitslo.com

AVILA BEACH

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila BeachArtists paint & present their work

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

# SEPTEMBER 19

Film Noir at Salisbury Vineyards

Featuring Murder My Sweet

Private tasting, Film Noir wine glass, dinner,

dessert, outdoor film screening & more!

$60/$50 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach

www.salisburyvineyards.com

## SEPTEMBER 21

Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series

at Salisbury Vineyards

Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music

while enjoying the perfect Avila climate.

1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach


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Featuring His Kind of Woman





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Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards

Stroll through the schoolhouse & patio with hors

d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts

and clothing from local artists and designers. The

evening will have an exciting theme with guest

vendors, chefs, & live music. 5:30-8:30pm

$25, $20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE

## OCTOBER 3


Featuring-Double Indemnity





## OCTOBER 5


at Salisbury Vineyards

Shake this schoolhouse with live, original music




## OCTOBER 10


Featuring-The Postman Always Rings Twice





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at Salisbury VineyardsShake this schoolhouse with live, original music




OCTOBER 24

Sea Fare 2008

Enjoy wine from local wineries, seafoodfrom local restaurants and more.5:30-9pm, 805-595-7280, Avila BeachAvila Beach Golf Resort

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING

Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande

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

Arroyo Grande

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts

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

www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Learn How to Make Ice Cream

Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream

where you help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo

Grande, 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com

ONGOING

Clark Center for Performing Arts

805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande

www.clarkcenter.org

Oct 2: San Francisco Stand Up Competition

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31New Visions of the Central Coast-Art Show

at Talley Vineyards

Featuring photo paintings by Paul McCloskey

www.talleyvineyards.com, Arroyo Grande

## ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Down at Wood Winery

Enjoy reserve wines & gourmet cheese

4-7pm, 805-489-9663, Arroyo Grande

www.wildwoodwine.com, [email protected]

## SEPTEMBER 14

5th Annual Taste of the Central Coast

Elegant yet relaxing gala benefit for local foster

& high need children featuring top chefs, world

class wines, live jazz music & auctions. 3pm, $75

805-781-3535, www.TasteOfTheCentralCoast.com

The Cypress Ridge Pavillion, Arroyo Grande

SEPTEMBER 21

Village Concert Jazz Finale

Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs &

blankets and enjoy great jazz by SLO Mambo

and The Pat Cormick Group. 1-3pm, 805-473-2250,

Arroyo Grande,Bandstand on the Village Green

## SEPTEMBER 27-28

Wood Winery Celebrates

The Harvest Festival

Enjoy special discounts all weekend

11am-5pm, 805-489-9663, Arroyo Grande

www.wildwoodwine.com

[email protected]

SEPTEMBER 27-28

Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival

Enjoy many old fashion parade, fun contests,

diaper derby, vendor booths, non-profit game

booths, haunted harvest house, fine local win

many varieties of delicious foods, entertainm

kids contests & much more!

10am-6pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

www.agharvestfestival.com

OCEANO

ONGOING

The Great American Melodrama

805-489-2499, Oceano

www.americanmelodrama.com

Ongoing through September 20:

Showdown at Slick Rock Ranch

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

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

Elegant excursions with five star gourmet mea

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Santa Maria Valley Railway

Historical Museum

Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit

1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria

www.smvrhm.org/museum

ONGOING THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Friday Nite Wine Downs at

Cottonwood Canyon

Come out the 3rd Friday of every month through

September and the 2nd Friday in October to Win

Down your work week to the sounds of live mus

enjoy a glass of your favoriteCottonwood wine. For band listings visit

www.cottonwoodcanyon.com, Santa Maria

5:30-8:30pm, 805-937-VINE

OCTOBER 4

Autumn Arts Grapes & Grains

Celebrate the local harvest and arts in

Santa Maria with wine tasting, food, arts, craf

chalk-art expose, activities for the kids,

great entertainment on two stages.

11am, 805-925-0951, Santa Maria

OCTOBER 10-13

Vintners Visa

Four-day pass event to 12 participating winer

each of whom are pulling out all the stops jus

Vintners Visa holders. $35, Santa Maria Valle

For details visit www.sbcountywines.com.

OCTOBER 11

Celebration of Harvest

Local restaurants, food suppliers showcase t

talents, live music, silent auction, wine tastin

and more!, Rancho Sisquoc Winery

1-4pm, $65, 805-688-0881, Santa Maria

## OCTOBER 11-12

Harvest Open House at

Kenneth Volk Vineyards

Taste new and limited release wines, sample

hors doeuvres and enjoy live music.

10am-5pm, 805-938-7896, Santa Maria

www.volkwines.com

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEW

SANTA MARGARITA

ONGOING

Spring Flowers Nature Hike

Guided hike with trained horticuluralist

$15, 805-238-7324, Reservations required

Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita

## OCTOBER 17-19

Harvest Weekend at Pozo Valley

Complimentary wine tasting poured by the

winemaker himself. Enjoy fine wine paired with

delicious hors doeuvres & more!

11am-5pm, 805-286-7172, Santa Margarita

www.pozovalley.com

LOS OLIVOS


Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks

Free movie & snacks with discussion

7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

www.wildlingmuseum.org

## ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30

Art Show at Carina Cellars

Featuring Katie Desrochers

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

www.carinacellars.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Caf

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos

www.losolivoscafe.com

Sept 18: Syrahs for the Santa Ynez Valley

Oct 23: Pinot Noir from Santa Maria

Nov 20:Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - Santa Rita Hills

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting

Enjoy delicious organic tastings

10am-2pm, $3, Los O livos, 805-693-1600

www.globalgardensgifts.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Fess Parkers Wine Country Sing Along

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

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

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING MONDAYS

Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts

Santa Barbara Darts Association

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

Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOING

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum

and Parks - Janeway Carriage House

Exhibits from Chumash period through

early 20th century ranch days.

12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez

www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org

SECOND THURSDAY

Wine Impressions at Artiste

Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory

evaluation & discussion by region. 7-9pm

805-686-2626, www.artiste.com

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

Sept 18: Randy Owen

Sept 19: Poncho Sanchez

Sept 26: XC Cage Fight

Oct 2: Gretchen Wilson

Oct 9: Pat Benatar

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail

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

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House

Live music and fine food

6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez

www.thevineyardhouse.com

ONGOING

Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery

Featuring Paul Brown, 11am-5pm

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

SEPTEMBER 20

Artist Reception at Artiste

Featuring Paul Brown the first artist to appear

on an Artiste label. 1-4pm, $150, Santa Ynez707-433-1920, www.artiste.com

SEPTEMBER 20

Roblar Winery Cooking School & Dinner

Guest chef cooking classes including instruction,

wine tasting & delicious dinner. Santa Ynez

5pm, $145, 805-686-2603, www.roblarwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 25

Open House and Susan G. Komen Foundation

Fundraise at the Santa Ynez Inn

Enjoy a festive night of wine, live music, live

auction & more in support of breast cancer

research. 6pm, $35, 805-688-5588

Santa Ynez. [email protected]

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wine tasting & delicious dinner, Santa Ynez


## OCTOBER 11

Kenneth Volk Winemaker Dinner

at the Santa Ynez Inn

Enjoy a delicious five course gourmet dinnerwith fine wines from Kenneth Volk.

6-9pm, $125, 805-688-5588, Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez Inn, [email protected]

OCTOBER 18



wine tasting & delicious dinner, Santa Ynez


LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music, Lompoc

805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views

10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm

Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Patio

Live guitar music along with fine wines

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

www.royalscandinavianinn.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and

geology $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy

805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28Hot Mikado

805-928-7731, Festival Theatre, Solvang

SEPTEMBER 19-21

72nd Annual Danish Days

Enjoy music, dancing, traditional foods, folk art

demonstrations, singing, games, aebleskive eating

contests, akvavit tasting & more. Solvang

805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.com

SEPTEMBER 26-28

Solvang Jazz Festival 2008

Celebrate 3 days of Americas jazz music

under the leadership of Stix Hooper.

425-481-3274, Solvang

Visit www.solvangjazz.com for details.

SANTA BARBARAONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry

10am6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier

www.sbaacs.com

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Discussions & Coffee Tastings

Getinsider info on up& comingbooks,musicand

movies withcoffee tasting too,Santa Barbara

805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting with the Winemakers

4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines

Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine & Cheese Pairings

at East Beach Wines

Enjoydeliciouspairings& newselections

each week, 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535

Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com

ONGOING

Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request. Santa Barbara

805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com

ONGOING

University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures

805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

ONGOING

Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks

at Cachuma Lake

Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent

wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.

805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org

ONGOING

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras past

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

ONGOING

Wine Dinners at Wine Cask

6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com

Santa Barbara

September 25: Departures

October 23: Jaffurs Wine Cellars

November 20: Ampelos Winery

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING

Lectures & Readings at the

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.or

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Tr

10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara

Cachuma Lake Nature Center

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Junior Ranger Program

Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems &

caring for the environment.

1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara

Cachuma Lake Nature Center

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Art Workshops for Children atArt from Scrap

Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts

of materials to make works of art!

Tues-Sat, 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459

www.artfromscrap.org

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting!

5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in

downtown Santa Barbara

www.santabarbaradowntown.com

ONGOING

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

805-963-4364, www.sbma.net

Ongoing through November 2: African

Dinosaur - Interactive exhibit

ONGOING

Surfing Lessons

Enjoy an exciting day in the water, Santa Bar

805-898-0671, www.sbadventureco.com

ONGOING

Planetarium Shows at

Santa Barbara Museum of

Natural History

805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com

Exploring the Spring Sky

Cosmic Safari

Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket

SEPTEMBER 26

Courthouse Jazz

Great jazz at the Sunken Gardens at theCourthouse, 5pm, 805-453-5973

Santa Barbara

SEPTEMBER 26-28

9th Annual Flamenco Arts Festival

Celebrate world-classFlamenco with performanc

workshops. 805-967-4164,Santa Barbara

For details visit www.flamencoarts.org/2008

SEPTEMBER 27

Vinos, Tapas y Arte 2008

Sample wines from regional vintners, savor tfrom local restaurants and bid on art fromSanta Barbaras premiere artists.Fund raiser at Casa de la Guerra

3-6pm, $100, 805-965-0093, Santa Barbara



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WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK


by Michael Cervin

In 1909, local farm workers constructed

the Independence Schoolhouse in what

was empty farmland in San Luis Obispos

Edna Valley. Today, Baileyana and Tangent

wines can be sampled in the same school-

house, a bright and airy place with similar

idyllic views of copious amounts of land as

before.

The tasting room, renovated in 1998, will

celebrate its centennial next year. In fact,

where the tasting bar is currently, used to be

the school library. Now instead of books

lining the wall, bottles of wine stand guard. In

the early 1970s, the husband and wife team

of Jack and Catherine Niven began planting

grapes on not more than a hunch that itwould be fertile land for grapes. The two

vineyards, Paragon and Firepeak, lay partly

on the valley floor while other parts begin the

ascent on the hillsides of the Niven ranch.

The Edna Valley, now understood to be

similar to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

areas of Burgundy, also enjoys a unique

geographic feature. Its one of the few valleys

that run in an east west configuration (known

as a transverse valley) rather than the usual

north-south valley, such as the San Joaquin

Valley.

John Niven is part of the third generation

of his familys farming operation and by all

accounts, the younger generations will be

involved as well. Though John and his cousin

Michael are still subservient to the second

generation, the family works together. Well,

most of them. Myself, my sisters and my

cousins, we all got the youre not coming to

work for us speech, John said. The family

encouraged us to go live and experience life

and business on someone elses buck. Myself

and my cousin came back to work for the

family in the late 1990s, he added. Being

family run has its distinct advantages. With

consolidation in the wine industry theres a

pool of smaller wineries like us. Theres a gapbetween the big guys and the little guys and

some consumers are gravitating toward

smaller wineries that have family, stories and

niches, John says.

And Baileyana proudly speaks of their 35-

year history in the Edna Valley. Were dedi-

cated to San Luis Obispo and a legacy of

farming that ensures that future generations

can do it. We also have our commitment to

sustainability in the vineyard. And as any

good farmer knows, you have to treat the l

with respect.

The Baileyana label has a strong focus

the classic wines of Chardonnay, Pinot N

and Syrah from their Firepeak Viney

which is a mere four and a half miles from

coast. The unique cool location and the od

ties of the soil composition, including be

sand and seashells, create a very unique p

of land. The Tangent label seems to reflec

name: Tangent is more a niche and purp

driven wine with all these cool, funky alter

tive white wines, John mentioned.

Indeed they have dedicated a lot

resources to produce Albarino, Viogn

Pinot Blanc and their flagship Tangent w

Ecclestone, an unconventional blend of P

Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat Canand Viognier. In keeping with the alterna

whites only, they have planted the often m

pronounced and rarely seen Austrian gra

Gruner Veltiner. These are great expressi

of those varietals in the Edna Valley whic

a cool climate viticulture. So at the end of

day you get this purity of fruit, with acid

and whats in the bottle is what Mot

Natures gave us in the vineyard, John say

seems unlikely that the Edna Valley is at

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cutting edge of unusual grape

production, but Tangent is proof

that a diverse array of grapes can

be successfully grown here.

The Edna valley is such a

small specialized appellation,

that our problem is gettingpeople to stop off the 101 in

between Los Olivos and Paso

Robles, John believes. But once

they do, they keep coming back.

People like to discover gems and

they like to pass that on, he said

when folks encounter his wines.

Its no different than the hole in

the wall restaurant. People love

to find something that no one

else has found and share it withothers. I do that. I find wines that

my family has never had and

spring it on them. Thats what

boutique wineries can offer, he

said.

But niche can have its own

challenges. Its a doubled edged

sword; the marketplace is so

competitive and global. Even in

San Luis Obispo, you go to a nice

restaurant and theyre pouring a

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc,

or Chianti from Italy, and youre

competing with that in your own

back yard. But at the end of the

day, the generations of Nivens are

still happy to be doing what they

love to do. We feel so fortunate

to be involved with our grandfa-

ther and father and uncles, we

realize we have something special

and were very fortunate to be

doing what were doing.

The full arsenal of Baileyana

and Tangent can be sampled at

5828 Orcutt Road in the heart of

Edna Valley. Tasting fees are $5

and allows a combined five tastes

for both Baileyana and Tangent.

For more information, call (805)

269-8200 or go to the website

www.baileyana.com.




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SYLVESTER VINEYARD & WINERY

Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and Moreby Leah Kolt

Think youd enjoy some cinnamon and chili-

spiked chocolate with a lush Sangiovese Port?

Or how about a reserve Merlot paired with

Madagascar chocolate that melts into a harmonizing

cherry finish?

If youre more in the mood for something savory,

perhaps a crisp apple-nosed Chardonnay with some

rubbed-sage Vermont cheddar?

You can sample these and other adventurous

pairings in Paso Robles at Sylvester Vineyard &Winery, which offers five-glass, Reserve-wine flights

with cheese or chocolate for only $5 each.

Take your palate and your plate outdoors and

stroll through the vine-covered pergola to view the

swans that grace a small lake. Train buffs might

enjoy their samplings more from inside one of the

classic railcars on display, including two vintage

Pullman sleepers and a dining car.

Veteran travelers whove enjoyed Sylvester wines

with the gourmet fare on Princess Cruises will be

glad to learn they can enjoy the same fine food and

wine on land, when Sylvester celebrates harvest onOctober 18 with an Italian buffet extravaganza,

featuring main dishes that range from lobster claws

and prime rib to venison and homemade ravioli, as

well as exciting compliments such as balsamic

caramelized chestnuts and pumpkin gnocchi.

An array of cheeses presented by the Cheese

Store of Beverly Hills and Italian desserts complete

the cruise-inspired menu. The cost is $70 per

person plus tax, which includes wine and live

music, or $60 for wine club members. You can

register online at www.sylvesterwinery.com.

If you cant stay for dinner, enjoy wine andcheese pairings and special Greek Saganaki

fondue on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19,

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join winemaker Jac Jacobs

and other winery staff for wine education sessions,

barrel tasting and tours of the facility, where you can

see first hand how the grapes are de-stemmed,

crushed, fermented, and bottled. Youll even be able

to sample wine grapes and olives.

Or come by any weekend at 1 p.m. for a tour. If

youre fortunate enough to catch Jac, hell enthrall

you with the story of how he went from bein

nuclear submarine mechanic to an apprentice

some of Californias wine greats, like Mendoc

County pioneer winemaker John Parducci a

Andr Tchelistcheff, the dean of American wimakers who mentored Robert Mondavi and Lo

Martini.

Sylvester reds range from the Kiara Rese

Merlot which sells for only $11.25 to wine c

members but tastes more like a $20-25 wine

the 05 Nikiara Bordeaux blend ($32) which earn

87 points in Wine Enthusiast. The 2004 Caber

Franc ($24.95) earned 91 points at the Califor

State Fair. And, the chocolate-loving 20

Sangiovese Port, which garnered 94 points in W

Enthusiast, is only $24.99.

Join the Flock, Sylvesters wine club, and recea hefty 25 percent discount on these great wi

and others, as well as on merchandise in the w

stocked gift shop, located at 5115 Buena V

Drive, off Highway 46 East in Paso Robles.

Thanks to its partnership with Peacock Chee

an international gourmet foods importer, Sylves

also offers a Cheese Society Membership, wh

includes two shipments per year in October a

February. Each shipment includes two wines pai

with a gourmet specialty cheese.


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Paso Robles Taste of Downtown

Fine Cuisine, Music & ArtOn Saturday, September 20, the 11th Annual Taste of Downtown

promises a superb culinary, artistic and musical experience in historicdowntown Paso Robles.

With the purchase of the $25 Taste of Downtown ticket pass,

participants will sample the creations of 28 local restaurants, ice cream

and coffee houses and 12 wineries, as well as free admission to an

open-air concert.

Downtown Paso Robles also will host the 7th annual Arte de Tiza

on Saturday, Sept. 20th sponsored by the Paso Robles Art Association,

Rabobank, Santa Lucia Bank, First Bank of San Luis Obispo, and

WalMart. The chalk-art celebration will offer a visual feast of chalk

murals created by area artists on the sidewalk of Pine Street between

11th and 12th streets. Artwork will be in progress beginning at 8 a.m.

the morning of the Taste.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket holders will stroll from eatery to

eatery, sampling the cuisine of 40 fine dining establishments, wineries,

and some so new that townspeople may not have discovered them yet.

Participating eateries and wine tasting for wineries located outside the

downtown core will offer their creations in the park.

The Taste passes also will admit attendees to the concert at the

bandstand in the park from 2 to 4 p.m. with music from Up In The

Air, whose music will appeal to all ages.

The Taste of Downtown ticket passes are available for only $25.

Funds will benefit the Paso Robles Main Street Association free holiday

promotions events. Tastes may be purchased at the Main Street office,located at 835 12th St. (Suite D, in the Normas Way alley), or by mail

after contacting the association (VISA/MC accepted).

For details, Taste ticket booklets, or more information, contact the

Main Street office at (805) 238-4103.


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14 www.winecountrythisweek.com

Located at the Northern Gateway to Paso

Robles Wine Country, Pretty-Smith Vineyards

& Winery offers visitors a big dose of friendly

hospitality. Owner/winemaker, Lisa Pretty,

personally welcomes each guest with a warm

smile and an offer to begin the tasting with a

cool, crisp Sauvignon Blanc or the opportu-nity to jump right into the line-up of the

estate grown, red Bordeaux varietals and

blends.

The tasting room can be found in the

hilltop winery with wonderful views of both

the golden hills of San Miguel and the estate

vineyards. While the majority of the vine-

yards still host the original plantings of

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

and Sauvignon Blanc, several acres have been

replanted to include Malbec. Although thestand-alone varietals dominate the Pretty-

Smith offering, it is the blends that really let

Lisa express her wine style. Palette de Rouge

(Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,

Merlot) is emerging as one of the areas most

complex and exciting wines.

Everything at Pretty-Smith receives Lisas

personal attention. The female touch can defi-

nitely be detected in the wine the style is

soft, smooth and silky with a lovely velvet

texture. The white wines are fermented and

aged in stainless steel tanks and releasedyoung to deliver that fresh fruit flavor. The

reds, on the other hand, are aged in French

and Hungarian oak barrels for up to three and

a half years, then bottled aged for an addi-

tional year prior to release. This is an extraor-

dinary boon to the wine drinker who does

not want to wait two or three years for a wine

to begin to show its promise.

Throughout the vineyards and winery, the

spirit of Kokopelli can be felt. Known as the

God of Fertility who played his flute to m

the sun rise and crops abundant, Kokop

has provided inspiration for Lisa as

nurtures the vines and hand-crafts the win

His image is often found on the wine lab

with each release featuring a unique serie

Pretty-glyphs, oil paintings created by Lin the winerys art studio. The real mag

and mystical element of the southwest

icon lives in the winerys standard poo

aptly named Kokopelli. Although he spe

most of his time playing and greeting visit

he earns his keep catching gophers, grou

squirrels and chasing the birds away

harvest.

So next time you are touring Paso Rob

Wine Country be sure to stop in San Mig

where one woman and a dog will be happgreet you and let you discover a line-up

Bordeaux style wines made from estate gro

fruit. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy

wonderful views from the tables set outside

tasting room. The tasting room is open Fri

through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Priv

groups may book the event areas for par

outside of normal tasting room hours.

For additional information, call (805) 4

3104 or visit www.prettysmith.com.

PRETTY-SMITHVINEYARDS & WINERY


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S A N L U I S O B I S P OS A N T A Y N E Z

P A S O R O B L E S

A R R O Y O G R A N D E

W I N E C O U N T R Y T H I S W E E

P R E M I E R A C C O M M O D A T I O N

The Santa Ynez Inn Hosts

an Open House Event forBreast Cancer Research,

Thursday, September 25The Santa Ynez Inn has teamed up with the Susan G. Komen

Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research. This event is

open to the public from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a live and

silent auction, wine tasting from 11 different wineries, hors doeuvres

prepared by the inns chef Heather Henry and live music by Shes My

Band. Tickets will cost $35 per person and are tax deductible. All

proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation for the cure.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Santa Ynez Inn and other

various locations by September 19th. Sales will be limited to 200

guests. The live auction will begin at 7 p.m. and will include vacation

packages, golf outings, spa treatments, hotel rooms, wine, art and

much more. Wear something pink and be eligible for a special

drawing.

Tickets for this event may be purchased at the following locations:

The Santa Ynez Inn, Santa Ynez; Scott Cellars Tasting Room, Los

Olivos; Costa de Oro Tasting Room, Santa Maria; Chefs Touch,

Solvang; Palmina Tasting Room, Lompoc or Sort This Out Cellars

Tasting Room, Buellton.

Local sponsors include: The Santa Ynez Inn, Valley Oaks Printing,

Classic Party Rentals and Decadence Fine Cakes & Confections.

Featured wineries are Scott Cellars, Kenneth Volk Vineyards,

Cambria Vineyards, Byron, Rancho Sisquoc, Palmina, Costa de Oro,

Pali Wine Company, Casa Cassara, Sort This Out Cellars and Flying

Goat Cellars.

VINTNERS GRILL

Located in the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria, thVintners Grill offers a magnificent Champagn

Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The brunch features a deluxe seafood station

chef carved roasts, omelet bar, hot entres,decadent desserts and more!

3455 Skyway Drive Santa Maria

(805) 928-8000 Radisson.com/santamariac

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HOPPES GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the

Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppes seasonally

inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden

and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -

from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.

78 N. Ocean Avenue Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm

www.hoppesbistro.com 805.995.1006

MAMA'S MEATBALL

Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering

Mama's Meatball has specialized in

creating seasonal menus by using only

the finest and freshest ingredients.

570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135

www.mamasmeatball.com

805-544-0861

NOVO RESTAURANT

NOVOs international flavors are the leading ingre

ents in an exotic dining experience. Brazili

Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the sens

In house roasted spices for curries, mixtures a

marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegetab

and savory meats. Explore.

726 Higuera Street Open Daily from 11am

805-543-3986 www.novorestaurant.com

ROBIN'S RESTAURANT

Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charmingvintage home, Robins has been delighting locals & visitorswith a fresh eclectic quality menu of international foods andgracious service for 24 years. We also have a beautiful gardenfor small weddings & special events.

Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mothers Day Brunch.

4095 Burton Dr. www.robinsrestaurant.com (805) 927-5007

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VINTNERS GRILL

Located in the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria, theVintners Grill offers a magnificent Champagne

Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The brunch features a deluxe seafood station,

chef carved roasts, omelet bar, hot entres,decadent desserts and more!

3455 Skyway Drive Santa Maria

(805) 928-8000 Radisson.com/santamariaca

S A N T A M A R I A

Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm Fri: 6am to 10pmSat: 7am to 10pm Sun: 8am to 4pm

Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building

(805) 237-2722 www.cafevio.biz

Downtown Pasos first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees,espresso, teas, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery witha glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room atmos-phere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella.

Located on Higuera Street with its patio sitting luxuriously above

San Luis Creek, Novo restaurant is fusion cuisine with a local heart

that has captivated this Central Coast town.

The menu is a stunning blend of flavors from around the world

with a focus on Asian and South American fusions. Chef Justin

Gabbert has teamed with owner Robin Covey to create a Tapas selec-

tion along with a few large plate items that are a blend of local ingre-

dients with international flare. The menu at Novo does change with

the seasons, usually summer and winter and depending on the local

farmers market. Im probably the biggest buyer at the SLO Farmers

Market. We spend about $40,000 a year there, says Covey. The local

produce here is astounding.

The wine list at Novo, a Portuguese word meaning new, is la

and features a vast selection of local Central Coast wines.

Seating more than 160 people, if necessary, the large patio,

inside dining room and the basement dining room are all simple a

stylish with inviting warm colors and intimate settings. The build

itself is one of the original San Luis Obispo turn-of-the-century br

structures with a full-sized basement and hardwood floors.

Novo has been in San Luis Obispo for five years, but every dish

as fresh and new as its first serving. A knowledgeable wait staff t

pays attention to customer service, a focus on fresh local ingredien

local wines and Central Coast hospitality, have made Novo a tr

destination for dining.

Novo is open daily from 11 a.m. For more information, call (80

543-3986 or visit the website at www.novorestaurant.com.

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Set inland along Californias enchanting Central Coast, Robert L.

Hall has built a world-class winery which has become a landmark for

the Paso Robles community.

Owner and winegrower Robert L. Hall began developing his ideafor a premium producing vineyard and winery several decades ago

after visiting the Rhne region of France, where he was captivated with

the lifestyle of farming, crafting wine from the vine and the wine and

food pairing experience. After years of entrepreneur endeavors, Robert

ventured west with the goal of exploring Californias wine appellations

to learn more about the optimum growing conditions for the produc-

tion of premium wine grapes, specifically the

Rhone varieties he had enjoyed so much. In the

early-90s, Robert and Margaret discovered the

perfect terroir in the Paso Robles AVA. Featuring

soil rich in nutrients, coupled with warm days and

cool nights, Robert felt the viticultural conditionswere ideal to the development of the enological

characteristics he was seeking to produce. Home

Ranch was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the

Terrace and Bench vineyards joined the Hall

Ranch. Throughout the years Robert has practiced

the utmost care in the farming of the vineyards

believing in being a true steward of the land.

Robert Hall Winery and Vineyards honor old

world traditions combined with new world tech-

nology in practicing environmental sustainability

to conserve our earths natural resources.

The winery is an active participant in the Certified Sustainable

Program and has implemented conservation and resource manage-

ment practices winery-wide, including the recycling and treatment of

waste water for vineyard and landscape irrigation, use of a natural

pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic compost tea in the vineyard.

Cover crops, along with beneficial insects and permaculture gardens

are found on the ranch in addition to the preservation of the native

oak trees.

The winemaking team at Robert Hall Winery includes Winemaker

Don Brady, Assistant Winemaker Claudia Dunlap, Cellarmaster Juan

Contreras, and Steve Lane in the lab. The winemaking team believes

great wine begins in the vineyard, with Don out in the vineyards moni-toring the fruits progress. Don says his goal is to capture the essence

of the vineyard as well as enhance the quality of wine by getting the

best product possible out of each vine.

Don has crafted many notable wines for Robert Hall Winery

including the Viognier and Chardonnay which recently received 90-

scores in Wine & Spirits magazine.

The winery is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, in addition to its

proprietary blends the lively Blanc de Robles white-Rhone blend

(Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Piquepol Blanc) the Rhone de

Robles (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and Counoise) and a Meritage

featuring fruit exclusively from the Hall Ranchnew Chateauneuf-style blend, the Pape de Rob

(Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre with a twis

Petite Sirah) was released early this summer, w

a single varietal Petite Sirah and Cabernet Fr

available this fall in the tasting room.

The Robert Hall Winery tasting room ha

tremendous selection of over fifteen award-winn

wines available for tasting. Open daily, the Hos

tality Center is a destination for wine enthusiast

Guided Educational Tours are available

include a tour of the state-of-the-art winemak

facility and 19,000 square feet of underground wine caverns largest on the Central Coast. Enjoy a barrel tasting as you learn ab

the winemaking process from the vine to the glass. The winery

hosts special events throughout the year including food and w

seminars, outdoor concerts, weddings and private celebrations.

Today, Robert and Margaret have established very solid roots in

ever-growing wine community of Paso Robles. Robert Hall Winer

the result of an old-fashioned work ethic combined with traditio

winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and a team

dedicated professionals.

On September 20th the winery will feature an all-day celebrat

for Central Coast residents in recognition of California Wine Mo

with complimentary wine tasting, local food sampling and live mu

Autumn Events at Robert Hall Winery Saturday, September 20th Robert Hall Winery Celebrates California Wine Month

Friday, September 26th Sunset Wine Down Concert featuring Sleepy Guitar Johnson T

Friday, October 17th Harvest Winemaker Dinner

Saturday, October 18th Meritage Vertical Tasting

Sunday, October 19th Cavern Club Extravaganza

Friday, October 31st Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun Mystery Theater

Wednesday, December 31st New Years Eve Celebration

For more information on events at Robert Hall Winery, v

www.roberthallwinery.com or contact Robert Hall Winery Eve

805.239.1616 ext. 24 / [email protected].

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by Mark Storer

P

eachy Canyon has always been known

for its Zinfandel. Sitting close to the east

end of Highway 46 West, the Peachy

Canyon schoolhouse is just that actually, an

old schoolhouse built in 1886 that housed

the Bethel School.

After its service in the name of education,

it became a home and from there was trans-

formed into Peachy Canyons tasting room

home. Far from looking like a school now,

the tile and wood floors checked by soft

yellow pastel walls are home to one of the

busiest and most storied families in Paso

Robles winemaking. The Beckett family hasbeen at Peachy Canyons helm since its incep-

tion. Son Josh, however, took a different

course before he came back home to make

wine at his familys winery. Running off first to

San Diego to manage a surf shop, it wasnt

until after college and a desire to become a

teacher that Josh came back to Peachy

Canyon.

The tasting room is where patrons really

get to see what the Becketts are up to. Widely

known for their Zinfandel, Peachy Canyon

produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,

Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah and other

varietals and blends as well. For a time,

however, Josh felt that the winery was

producing wines that werent living up to

their name. We hit a growth spurt and the

wines got too clean and too boring so w

taken it back and gotten back to our roo

says Beckett. Part of that process was mak

sure he got input from everyone at the win

Beckett takes suggestions by everyone fr

the tasting room crew to the vineyard work

and together, they produce award winn

wines that occupy a singular place in the P

Robles AVA.

The schoolhouses grounds are quiet

beautiful rolling hills dotted by the maje

Oaks that give Paso Robles its name. Pic

grounds and a gazebo punctuate the ac

and acres of vineyards and patrons can sit

sip gold medal wines, enjoy a bite to eat a

stroll the ground escorted by Peaches Herbie, the new tasting room cats. Scho

house vineyard is directly to the east of

tasting room and the cool afternoon bree

that roll up the canyon create the per

winery atmosphere.

The Peachy Canyon tasting room

located at 1480 N. Bethel Road in Templet

Theyre open 7 days a week from 11 a.m

5 p.m. except major holidays.

Preferred Tasting Room:

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Carina Cellars is proud to represent Santa

Barbara artist Katie Desrochers in the tasting

room for the first show in their Fall Art Series.

A recent graduate from UC Santa Barbarawith degrees in both English and Philosophy,

Desrochers is a completely self-taught artist

and a self-proclaimed painter since child-

hood. Attributing much of the influences on

her current work to her studies at UCSB,

Desrochers enjoys focusing on painting

portraits of people and places. I try to recon-

cile the surreality of memory and hindsight

with the reality of faces and representation,

said Desrochers.

Upon returning from three months spent in

Europe, Desrochers had also amassed a wealth

of photographs and memories which have

inspired several pieces for this show. One

rather dark and ethereal piece depicts a night

spent in Prague, Czech Republic, while a series

of three portraits captures herself and her two

best friends at various stages of their journey.

There are seven main paintings that will be

on display, each depicting the three friends in

other cities such as London, Florence, Venice,

Paris, Mainz and Zurich.Carina Cellars Tasting Room is located at

2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. For more

information, visit www.carinacellars.com or

call the tasting room at (805) 688-2459.

Carina Cellars Presents Three People, Seven Place

London by Katie Desrochers

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles presents Chef Ryan Swarthout, with Amuse Catercreating gourmet masterpieces inspired by abstract landscapes of the three resident art

of Corkstop Studios. Each of these exquisite three courses will be paired with Firest

Vineyard wines.

The dinner taks place Saturday, October 18, at 6 p.m. Firestone Vineyard is locate

2300 Airport Road in Paso Robles. 805-591-8050

Tickets are $95 general and $85 cellar club members. Limited tickets are available, res

vations are required.

Celebrate Harvest with a Unique Three-Dimensiona

Dinner at Firestone Vineyard, October 18


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Carson & Barnes Circus, the only one big-tent circus still touring,

is coming to Paso Robles September 20th and 21st with two shows

each day Saturday, September 20th at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday,

September 21st at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. at 2700 Buena Vista Drive (just

off Highway 46E) in Paso Robles on Cuesta Colleges North County

Campus. Tickets are available at the gate at a special two for one price:

two adults for $16, two children under 12 for $8, children two and

under are free. For more information, call the Paso Robles Main Street

office at (805) 238-4103.

The four-generation Miller-Byrd family has successfully owned and

operated Carson & Barnes for more than 71 years.

The general public is invited (free) at 8 a.m. on Saturday,

September 20th to watch the big top pulled up by the elephants.

Some 25 species of exotic and domestic animals, featuring a large trav-

eling zoo, are unloaded, fed and watered as soon as their huge trans-ports pull onto the grounds. The crew and trained elephants push,

pull and lift the almost 300-foot Big Top 40 feet into the air.

New for 2008, are the many children of performing families who

are featured in the show. Watch these youngsters as they perform on

the flying trapeze and astound you with acrobatic feats, horseba

trick riding and championship hula-hoops.

Other show highlights include:

Grand Spectacular Parade, which this year features a Salute To

Our Troops displaying beautiful handmade patriotic costumes a

animal blankets.

The Incredible Flying Fernandez Family featuring the triple som

sault.

Death-defying, high-wire performers from South America

The giant Wheels of Destiny with astounding feats of balance an

agility, blindfolded!

The biggest and most stunning aerial ballet from high atop the

circus tent.

A daring motorcycle ride up the wire while an acrobat performssuspended below.

Millers Majestic Prancing Ponies - always a hit with children of a

ages.

The worlds best elephant acts performing under a big top!

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Arroyo RoblesOpen Daily 11-7739 12th St, Paso Robles877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tastingexperience and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tastingbar features gifts, wine accessories and picnic supplies.

Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement ytasting experience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointmentalso feature art work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothsc

Orchid HillDaily 11:30-6 or by appointment

1140 Pine Street, Paso Robleswww.orchidhillwine.com | 805-237-7525

Pianetta Winery829 13th Street, Paso RoblesSunday, Monday, Thursday: 12-6Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com

Pianetta Winery creates limited releases of premium red varietals blends using our own Estate Vineyards in Indian Valley. From growinwinemaking our techniques focus on balance and intense flavor. Joiat the Historic Grangers Union Building.

Edward Sellers1220 Park Street, Paso RoblesOpen Thursday-Monday 11-6805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com

Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines specializes in small lots of hand-made American Rhne-Style wines from some of the finest vineyardsin Paso Robles. Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah,Grenache and Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room inthe Historic Clock Tower Building in the heart of Paso Robles.

VihuelaSunday & Monday 11-4Thursday through Saturday 11-81307 Park St Alley, (behind Keller Williams))805-226-2010 | www.vihuelawinery.com

Vihuela (vee-way-la) is a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spa

guitar and a taste for new world, artisan wine. Each wine is crafted to exp

an elegant balance of art and science that wed love to share with you!

DAnbino Vineyards & Cellars710 Pine Street, Paso Robles(in the historic train depot)

Open Thursday-Monday 11-7805-227-6800 l www.danbino.com

Owned & operated by a family of professional musicians,youll always be entertained in our modern & lively tastingroom. See our gold records, Emmy statuettes, unique piano

bar and taste our award-winning wines.

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Ortman Family Vineyards1317 Park Street, Paso RoblesDaily 12-6pm, Friday & Saturday until 7pm805.237.9009 | www.OrtmanVineyards.com

Downtown Paso Robles is home to

more than 12 premium tasting

rooms, all within walking

distance of one another.

Each of these boutique

wineries offers a unique

experience with individua l

flavor. Together they

make for an unforgettable

Wine Country destination.

Bear Cave Cellars

1227 Park Street, Suite B, Paso Robles805-238-4329www.bearcavecellars.com

Hand-crafted Paso Robles red wines.Come on by when you see the Bear Flag fly

or give us a call and we will open.

Come experience the acclaimed "Ortman style" and taste wha

two generations have perfected at the Ortman familys newtasting room in downtown Paso Robles. Varietals includeChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sangiovese.

WHAT

13 Tasting Rooms in Walking Distance

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The Arroyo Grande Village

Summer Concert Series will

conclude its 2008 Season with

two great regional jazz groups on

Sunday afternoon, September

21st. The entertainment for this

1 p.m. show has been arranged

by the San Luis Obispo County

Jazz Federation and will feature

The Pat Cormick Group and SLO

Mambo. This free Series is

presented by the Arroyo Grande

Village Improvement Associationand the Arroyo Grande Parks,

Recreation & Facilities Depart-

ment. Rabobank joins these

organizations as the Featured

Series Sponsor.

The Pat Cormick Group will

open the show. Since its forma-

tion about six years ago, The Pat

Cormick Group has performed at

numerous venues in San Luis

Obispo and Northern Santa

Barbara counties and has found aniche among the many wineries

of those areas. The groups goal is

to maintain, support and perpet-

uate good jazz via tunes, players

and performers that keep an

audience connected to the music

of the Great Standards and

Ballads.

Closing the show will be the

popular SLO Mambo, a seven-

piece Latin Jazz ensemble

consisting of three horns, piano,

bass and two percussionists.

They feature music performed by

such legends as Tito Puente and

Pancho Sanchez as well as other

prominent Latin jazz and salsa

groups. The Band has a focus on

Latin Jazz and salsa with an

emphasis on the Afro-Cuban

rhythms. The musicians in SLO

Mambo seek out the classic as

well as the newer cutting edge

Latin jazz being performed byNew York, Los Angeles and Bay

area groups.

This concert is free to the

public and starts at 1 p.m. Doc

Burnsteins Ice Cream Lab will be

providing ice cream at this show

and will donate a portion of their

proceeds to the featured

nonprofit organizations. T

South County Historical Soc

will be selling hot dogs, popco

lemonade and colas at all even

Attendees can make a day o

and visit the Village sho

antique stores and restaurants

crossing the historic Swing

Bridge into the Village.

Music fans are also enco

aged to visit the neighbor

Museums in Heritage Squ

Patrons are encouraged to brpicnic baskets, lawn chairs

blankets to the shows.

For more information on

Village Summer Concert Se

schedule and the many o

activities in the Village go

www.ArroyoGrandeVillage.org

call (805) 473-2250.

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VINEYARD & WINERYFamily owned and operated vineyard and wineryspecializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the trueItalian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pt,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pastasauces. Food available daily.

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Visit some of the newest and most excitingwineries on Califonias Central Coast!

by Michael Cervin

For most people, baseball is nothing like wine. But for T

Hinkle, the two are interrelated. Tom was a former Ma

League Baseball scout, visiting high school, college and sem

pro games, searching for the best young talent out there. But I ne

really had time to taste wine, Tom said. He was busy scouti

though occasionally hed stop by wineries in Napa just to lo

around. He planted vineyards on his property in Paso Robles in 19

and began the wine game while still scouting across the U.S.

Having since retired from 28 years of scouting, Tom and his w

Carol now spend their time farming, making and selling wine a

running the tasting room.The tasting room is a red barn with a trellised patio covered w

grapes that provide shade. The views from this covered porch

vintage Paso Robles; gentle rolling hills, punctuated with mat

oak trees, brown grass and glimpses of nearby vineyards. T

sprayed the interior walls with a protective coating to help kee

cool inside and set up a functional, if modest, tasting area. T

wood bar is all hand made, worn and full of character.

In addition to the wines, Tom produces olive oil from trees

his 63-acre property. He just likes the challenge of something n

Rio Seco is a hands-on winery with Tom and Carol doing just ab

everything themselves. That includes Tom learning the art of wi

making. Do I have formal training? No, Tom grins. Hours on

crush pad? Yes! Toms a believer that you learn by doing, som

thing he picked up at college at Cal Poly Pomona. Making w

isnt rocket science, Tom says. Plus theres the advantage of hav

a supportive winemaking community near him. And perhaps

toughest part of making wine? You ruin a lot of clothes, he say

The wines run the gamut from a light Roussanne to a hefty wh

blend called VIO RIO, a blend of Orange Muscat and Viogn

which the Hinkles affectionately call mamas moonshine beca

of its 16.6 percent alcohol. Rio Seco is especially known for

Cabernet Franc as well as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and th

award-winning Zinfandels. Their reds are all mild tannin winmeant to be consumed soon. Four times a year they offer a Te

Hold em tournament where the grand prize is a free one-year w

club membership.

The tasting fee is $5 and is applied towards any wine purcha

No wines are off limits, so if its open, the Hinkles will pour it.

Seco Vineyard is located at 4295 Union Road in Paso Robles a

they are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Stop on by and see

dogs, Blaze and Rio, and Curious George, the cat. Youre sure to

a home run if you do. For more information, visit the website

www.riosecowine.com or call (805) 237-8884.

RIO SECO

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Tolosa Winery has commissioned six

local artists to participate in their inau-

gural fund raiser event, Barrels R Art. Our

mission is to provide a platform for localartists to apply their talent and showcase

their creative synergies to another great art

form: the creation of wine, said Bob

Schiebelhut principal at Tolosa. Each artist

was given a 60 gallon barrel to transform

into their unique work of art. Each barrel

will be a one of a kind original.

The barrels will be on display in the

Tolosa Tasting Room through November.

There will be a gala dinner auction held at

the win ery o n November 7th , with

legendary auctioneer Gil Stork as Masterof Ceremonies. Guests will have a chance

to mingle with the artists and bid on the

individual art barrels. The elegant evening

will be catered by the incomparable

Maegen Loring and paired with Tolosasfine wines.

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