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WINE COUNTRY NEWS

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

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

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

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

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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 10: Jada Vineyards

Sept 17: Domaine Degher

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Gourmet Pairings at Meridian VineyardsTry 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 RoblesONGOING

Estrella Warbird Museum

Fascinating collection of military aircrafts

10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles

www.ewarbirds.org

ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

Featuring Lori T, 10am-5pm, Templeton

888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

ONGOING IN SEPTEMBER

Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:

Samba & Mambo

Learn to dance & show what you have learned

during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140

6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-membersWinery Hours: 10am-5pm, Paso Robles

Vina Robles Hospitality Center,

www.vinarobles.com

SEPTEMBER 4

Wine Club Pick Up Party at Pianetta

Taste new releases & delicious pairings

6pm, 805-226-4005, Paso Robles

www.pianettawinery.com

SEPTEMBER 5

Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary Weekend

Celebrate 25 years of Dam Fine Wines!

11am-6pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

SEPTEMBER 6

Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves

Featuring guest Chef Doug Levy of

Feast Restaurant in Arizona

6pm, $150pp/$120pp Cellar Club, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 6

Castoro Cellars 25th Anniversary

Celebration

Enjoy complimentary tacos, pizza and sweet

treats Castoro Cellars thanks all their loyal

supporters for a wonderful 25 years. Eat,

drink and listen to the Tex Mex Blues of

Grammy winner Louie Ortega.

12-4pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton


SEPTEMBER 6

Eagle Castle Courtyard Concert

Enjoy wine & blues under the stars

7pm, $30/$20 Cellar Club, Paso Robles

www.eaglecastlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 6

Castoro Cellars & The Udsen Family

Celebrate Winemaking

Enjoy a day of fun, food, music & of course

Dam Fine Wine, www.castorocellars.com12-4pm, 805-DAM-FINE, Templeton

SEPTEMBER 12

Bocce Ball Tournament at Eberle

Enjoy a day of fabulous wine, commemora

bocce gear, amazing prizes and dinner.

11am, $69/$55 club, BBQ only $35

805-238-9607x204, Paso Robles

[email protected]

www.eberlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 13

Release Party at Vihuela Winery

Celebrate great wine & music with a new w

and a new CD by Spanish guitar trio Incend

$50, 805-835-4304, Paso Robles

www.vihuelawinery.com

SEPTEMBER 13, 20, 27

Cooking Classes at Opolo Vineyards

Join Chef Miguel Bautista and learn excitin

new cooking methods, 805-238-9593

Paso Robles, www.opolo.com

SEPTEMBER 13

Airport Day 2008

Flying demonstrations by full size and rad

controlled model aircraft & more

9am-3:30pm, 237-0915, www.pasoairshow.

Paso Robles Airport, Paso Robles

SEPTEMBER 13

A Chocolate Suite at Cass Winery

A full sampling of hor doeuvres, wine, cho

late, live music & auction. Wine being featu

by: Cass Winery, Gremark, Rio Seco, B&E,Sculpterra, Wild Horse and Still Waters

5:30-9:30pm, 805-239-1730, $50, Paso Ro

www.sloliteracy.orgm www.casswines.com

[email protected]

SEPTEMBER 13

Hwy 46 West Wineries Present

The 5th Annual West Fest

Wine & Blues Festival 2008

Enjoy fine wines from the 15 wineries

of Hwy 46 West while listening to the

Guy Budd Band. Chef Paul from the

Courtyard Marriott will be cooking an

oak fired tri-trip meal. Ticket includes

admission to the blues festival, dinner &

wine club discounts at all participating

wineries for the entire weekend.A silent auction and live auction will go on

during the event where you can go home

with great wine packages. 4-7pm

$45, 805-239-1918

Peachy Canyon Winery, Templeton

[email protected]

www.paso46westwineries.com

Featuring the following wineries:

Peachy Canyon Winery,

www.peachycanyon.com

Castoro Cellars, www.castorocellars.com

Grey Wolf Cellars, www.greywolfcellars.com

Rocky Creek Cellars,

www.rockycreekcellars.com


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SEPTEMBER 13

Ancestor Release Celebration Dinner

at Halter Ranch

Held in the rustic simplicity of their historic

barn featuring Chef Jeffery Scott

6pm, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles

www.halterranch.com

SEPTEMBER 13

Harvest & Winemaking Seminar

Seminar & lunch at Tablas Creek$20, 805-237-1231, Paso Robles

www.tablascreek.com

SEPTEMBER 14

Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars

Free concert featuring Sleepy Guitar Johnson

Bring a picnic & enjoy wine tasting & great music

805-DAM-FINE, Templeton,


SEPTEMBER 17

Cooking Show Hosted by Mark

The Singing Chef Faulkner

Featuring Robert Hall wine & special guests

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

Paso 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, 805-226-8099Paso Robles, www.pasowine46east

SEPTEMBER 20-21

Carson & Barnes Circus

Enjoy a traveling zoo, flying trapeze artists,

music, clowns & more!

$16 for 2 adults/$8 for 2 children,

Sept 20: 2pm & 7pm

Sept 21: 1:30pm & 4:30pm

805-238-4103, Cuesta College, Paso Robles

SEPTEMBER 20

Art de Tiza

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 am. 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

SEPTEMBER 20

11th Annual Taste of Downtown

A superb culinary, artistic and musical

experience in historic downtown Paso Robles.

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

SEPTMEBER 26

Vina Robles Winery Summer

Concert Series 2008

Featuring Sugar Daddy Swing Kings

Swingin horn-infused music based on the

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

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

Vina Robles Hopitality Center

SEPTEMBER 26

Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery

Wrap up your summer vacation at Robert Hall

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

www.roberthallwinery.com

SEPTEMBER 27

Donati Family Vineyard Harvest Party

Come celebrate the 2008 Harvest with Donati

Family Vineyards. Sample the newly unveiled

Ezio blend, named after Ron Donatis father.

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

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

SEPTEMBER 27

Bacchanalia at Silver HorseFun grape stomp event with new releases,

wine tasting and more. Paso Robles

805-467-WINE, www.silverhorse.com

SEPTEMBER 27

Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso

at Castoro Cellars

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


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, 805-227-4812, Paso Robles

www.vinarobles.com

SEPTEMBER 27Jazz Dinner at DAnbino

An amazing and versatile vocalist, Angela

Michael and her quartet will offer soulful

renditions of your favorite tunes including

wine tasting, dinner and entertainment.

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

Paso Robles, www.danbino.com

SEPTEMBER 28

Locally Grown & Made at Vina Robles

Featuring Carriage Vineyards Olive Oil

Taste this delicious olive oil at the Vine Robles

Hospitality Center, 11am-5pm, Paso Robles

www.vinarobles.com, 805-239-8447

ONGOING IN OCTOBER

Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:

Swing & Fox Trot

Learn to dance & show what you have learnedduring the social dance hour! 805-369-0140

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

Winery Hours: 10am-5pm

Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles

www.vinarobles.com

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 our wood

fired oven and grill. 4:30pm, $50/$40 club

805-238-7571, www.minassianyoung.com

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 SilverStones 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

serenades & fabulous Opolo wines. Featuring

Opolo Favorites including roasted lamb, pork

tenderloin & 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

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 Adelaida

Enjoy 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.adelaida.com

OCTOBER 17-19

2008 Harvest Wine Tour Party

at Peachy Canyon

The festivities kick off with a fierce pumpk

carving contest, great wine, gourmet BBQ

dinner, live music, fun prizes and much mo

4pm-8pm, $65/$55 club members, Paso Ro805-239-1918, www.peachycanyon.com/eve

OCTOBER 17-19

2008 Harvest Festival at Arroyo Robles

Many exciting events over the weekendincluding 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 18

Harvest Weekend at DAnbino

Italian Seafood Buffet by celebrity chef

Michael Parise. Including wine tasting, dinn

& entertainment. 6pm, $70/$55 Record Clu

805-227-6800, Paso Robles, www.danbino

OCTOBER 18

Las Vegas Disco Inferno at Silver Horse

Las Vegas 70s Style cover band & Las Veg

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

www.silverhorse.com OCTOBER 18

7th Far Out Wineries Best of the West

at Opolo Vineyards

Join 16 Far Out Wineries for an educationa

seminar and tasting. www.faroutwineries.c

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

OCTOBER 18-19

Opolos Harvest BBQ Weekend

Opolos Harvest BBQ! Carne asada tacos,

roasted lamb, beans, salad and salsa.

11am-4pm, $10, 805-238-9593, Paso RoblesVisit 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 onnatural that different styles and moods of

music would compliment different wines!

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

www.danbino.com


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CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, childrens activities, music & more10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beachwww.pismochamber.com

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.comONGOING

Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists

Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Baywww.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walksMorro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History805-772-2694, www.ccnha.orgVarious hikes at various times including; Fast Hiketo Coon Creek, Whites Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail,Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

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

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

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

SEPTEMBER 20

Avocado & Margarita Festival

Enjoy fun recipe contests, kid contests, liveentertainment, guacamole, margaritas & more11am-6pm, 805-772-4467, Morro Baywww.morrobay.org

OCTOBER 4-5

Morro Bay Harbor Festival

Enjoy a wide array of festivities including winetasting with 40 local wineries participating,chowder contest, kids carnival, music and more.

800-366-6043, Morro Bay Harborvisit www.mbhf.com for details

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly drink specials10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTESan Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Tastings with the winemaker10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTESan 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 Room11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

Sept 18: Frank Caliendo Sept 26: Oliver!

ONGOING

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Permanent collection and constantly rotatingexhibits of works by local artists in all media paintings, sculpture, photography and more.11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispowww.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.com

SEPTEMBER 10

Taste of San Luis Obispo

A gourmet fundraiser extravaganza of more

than 60 vendors offering samples of delicious

food & wine featuring music for listening &

dancing. Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo

6-11pm, Seating is limited, RSVP 805-541-0286

SEPTMEBER 12

Blessing of the Grapes at Tolosa Winery

Traditional blessing of the grapes

4pm, 805-782-0500, San Luis Obispo

www.tolosawinery.com

ATASCADERO

SEPTEMBER 20

Charles Paddock Zoo Art Contest

Art Show Presentation

10am-12pm, 805-470-3182, Tiger Garden Zoo

Atascadero, www.visitslo.com

AVILA BEACH

SEPTEMBER 4

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

Avila Beach, www.salisburyvineyards.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work

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

SEPTEMBER 7

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 Beachwww.salisburyvineyards.com

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

www.salisburyvineyards.com

OCTOBER 2

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

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ARROYO GRANDEONGOING

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

Sept 11: Winter Dance Party

Oct 2: San Francisco Stand Up Competition

ONGOING

Village Summer Concert

Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs &

blankets and enjoy a variety of music.

1-3pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

Bandstand on the Village Green

September 7: SLO Blues Society

September 21: SLO Mambo and

The Pat Cormick Group

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

A benefit featuring top chefs, world class

wineries, live music & exciting auctions. 3pm$75, 805-781-3535, The Cypress Ridge Pavilli

Arroyo Grande, www.TasteOfTheCentralCoast.co

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 gam

booths, haunted harvest house, fine local wi

many varieties of delicious foods, entertain-

ment, 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 exhibi

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 thru

September and the 2nd Friday in October to

Wine Down your work week to the sounds

of live music & enjoy a glass of your favorite

Cottonwood wine. For band listings visit

www.cottonwoodcanyon.com, Santa Maria

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

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7

Hot Mikado

805-922-8313, Marian Theatre, Santa Maria

OCTOBER 11-12

Harvest Open House at

Kenneth Volk Vineyards

Taste new and limited release wines, sample

light hors doeuvres and enjoy live music.

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

www.volkwines.com

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SANTA MARGARITA

ONGOING

Spring Flowers Nature Hike

Guided hike with trained horticuluralist

$15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required

Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita

OCTOBER 17-19

Harvest Weekend at Pozo Valley

Complimentary wine tasting poured

by the winemaker himself!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 doeuvres5pm, $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 Olivos, 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, Santa Ynezwww.artiste.com

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

Sept 4: Paul Anka

Sept 8: Ana Gabriel

Sept 18: Randy Owen

Sept 19: Poncho Sanchez

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 food6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynezwww.thevineyardhouse.com

ONGOING

Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery

Featuring Paul Brown11am-5pm, 805-686-2626,www.artiste.com, Santa Ynez

SEPTEMBER 20

Artist Reception at Artiste

Featuring Paul Brown the first artistto appear on a Artiste label.1-4pm, $150, Santa Ynezwww.artiste.com, 707-433-1920

SEPTEMBER 25

Open House and Susan G. Komen Foundation

Fund Raiser at the Santa Ynez Inn

Enjoy a festive night of wine, live music, liveauction & more in support of breast cancerresearch. 6pm, $35, 805-688-5588Santa Ynez, [email protected]

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 YnezSanta Ynez Inn, [email protected]

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music, Lompoc805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pmSolvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Patio

Live guitar music along with fine wines5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvangwww.royalscandinavianinn.com

ONGOING WEEKENDS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lakewww.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

SEPTEMBER 12-28

Hot Mikado

805-928-7731, Festival Theatre, Solvang

SEPTEMBER 19-21

72nd Annual Danish Days

Enjoy music, dancing, traditional foods, folk artdemonstrations, singing, games, aebleskiveeating contests, akvavit tasting & more805-688-6144, Solvangvisit www.solvangusa.com for more details

SEPTEMBER 26-28

Solvang Jazz Festival 2008

Celebrate 3 days of Americas jazz musicunder the leadership of Stix Hooper, Solvang425-481-3274, www.solvangjazz.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry

10am6pm, East Beach Pier

www.sbaacs.com, 805-897-1982

ONGOING TUESDAYS

Discussions & Coffee Tastings

Get insider info on up & coming books, music and

movies with coffee tasting too, Santa Barbara805-899-3659, 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 FRIDAYS

Wine & Cheese Pairings

at East Beach Wines

Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections

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

Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com

ONGOING

Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request

805-996-4946, Santa Barbara

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 Cask6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com

September 25: Departures

October 23: Jaffurs Wine Cellars

November 20: November Ampelos Winery

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail

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

Cachuma Lake Nature Center

www.cachuma.comONGOING 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 at

Art 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

Lectures & Readings at the

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting!5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues indowntown Santa Barbarawww.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 Bar805-898-0671, 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 4

Opera Under the Stars-

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Enjoy some of the best operas, arias, andtheatrical music while you dine on asumptuous three-course meal.$65, 6pm, 805-730-1463, Santa BarbaraArts & Lectures Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6

Sandcastle & Sculpting Workshop

Get ready for the sandcastle contest with asandcastle building workshop. 1-4pm877-966-3979, East Beach Santa Barbara

SEPTEMBER 7

27th Annual Taste of the Town

Savor samples from more than 80 Santa Barestaurants and wineries. All proceeds benethe Santa Barbara Arthritis Foundation$125, 12-3pm, 805-563-4685Santa Barbara

SEPTEMBER 12

Zoo-B-Que

After-hours picnic at the Zoo includes a BBQdinner, live music and Zookeeper talks are apart of the fun. $16, 4:30pm, 805-962-5339

SEPTEMBER 12-14

West Beach Music Festival

Santa Barbaras largest music festival on thbeach! 10am, for more information visitwww.westbeachfestival.com, 805-845-6658West Beach Santa Barbara

SEPTEMBER 13

Sandcastle & Sculpting Festival

Fabulous sandcastle contest, live music, tresure hunt, surf-a-duck race and more!11am-5pm, 877-966-3979East Beach Santa Barbara

SEPTEMBER 26

Courthouse Jazz

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

SEPTEMBER 26-28

9th Annual Flamenco Arts Festival

Celebrate world-class Flamenco with performanworkshops, 805-967-4164, Santa BarbaraFor details visit www.flamencoarts.org/200



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by Mark Storer

When Joe Barton took over at Grey

Wolf Cellars, it wasnt necessarily a

happy occasion. Bartons father

passed away suddenly in a car crash at 55

years old and it left the family devastated. But

since that time, Joe and mom Shirlene have

taken the wolf by the ears, so to speak, and

turned out amazing wine from one of the

most celebrated vineyard growing regions in

California.

Highway 46 West has become home to so

many great wineries that driving its length

from Paso Robles in the east to Cambria in the

west can be a daylong wine tasting experi-

ence. Burtons Grey Wolf Cellars, a smallhouse sitting atop a hill on the north side of

the road, overlooks his vineyards as well as

quite a few of his neighbors. Hes also added

a new patio for customers to sit and relax on

so that they too can enjoy the views and the

rolling oaks of the seemingly endless winding

hills.

But its not just topography that Grey Wolf

has going for it. It is good, even great wines

that Barton is making on a consistent basis.

When I spoke to Barton in the past, he was

humble in his response. I let the vineyard do

the talking. I really want to le the grape do the

talking, you know? Indeed, the grapes are

doing the talking and Barton has received not

just a lot of good press, but a lot of great

reviews.

Grey Wolfs 2006 Soulmate, A blend of

50% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 25% Petite

Sirah, scored a 90 from Robert Parker and the

Chanticleer Cuvee, so named because the

grapes come from Grey Wolfs Chanticleer

vineyard, scored a 92. The Chanticleer is a

blend of 63% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah and

12% Zinfandel.

Meanwhile, Barton has his eyes on the

future. 2009 will see construction of a newproduction building just behind the old farm-

house itself. The intention is not necessarily

to expand production greatly but to help

streamline the process, says Colleen Cave,

Grey Wolfs Tasting Room Manager. Cave

indicated that Grey Wolf is working smarter

to produce its stable of great wines. Joe has

been doing a lot of work around the place,

she added.

The varietals are indeed standout, but

Barton has become known for his blen

even garnering the title Blend Master at

Paso Robles Zinfandel festival some years a

Bartons talent for blending varietals a

allowing them to compliment each other h

become his trademark and, like the Grey W

itself, Barton has been able to adapt to wha

going on around him. If this years Petite Si

is better, smokier and richer than last yea

then it can be the dominant blend, etc.

Barton has also taken advantage of

Pinot Noir vineyards that are coming up

Paso Robles as well. I do about 100 cases

Pinot a year, he says. Grey Wolf Cellars

also a part of the Highway 46 West W

Association. As part of group, Barton has be

able to tap into other vineyards than his oand work with other winemakers in plann

and discussing events, techniques and sha

concerns. The group has banded together

form one of the more innovative and fun w

tours in the Paso Robles AVA. A trip acr

Highway 46 west is a trip through dive

microclimates perfect for growing differ

grape varietals and making great wine.

The great wine, though, is also a prod

of one of the most unique grape grow

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areas in the United States.

Highway 46 west benefits from

the microclimates created by the

rolling hills and York Mountain

on the west end. Cool, moist

Pacific air works its way up the

canyon and graces the vines withits presence while the general

heat of the late morning and

early afternoon keeps the grapes

thriving. That cool air is one of

the reasons several vineyards

started planting Pinot Noir, but

the region is home to an abun-

dant number of varietals and all

of them thrive in this special

region.

Grey Wolfs production isabout 4,000 cases a year and

Barton intends to keep it rela-

tively small to keep an eye on

quality. Hes added new equip-

ment and focused more on

sustainable practices as well and

this has added to the quality of

Grey Wolfs wines.

Keeping Grey Wolf in the

family was a priority for the

Bartons dating back to their firstVineyard planting in the late

1990s. The centerpiece of the

tasting room is a beautiful family

portrait featuring Joe, his sister,

mom Shirlene and his later father

Joe Sr. Its that feeling of close-

ness, of working together that

has allowed Joe Barton the

chance to create some of the

most unique and wonderful

wines in the region. The pack

that stays together thrives

together and also makes great

wine together.

Visit Grey Wolf Cellars at

2174 Highway 46 West in Paso

Robles, open daily from 11 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. For more informa-

tion, call (805) 237-0771 or visit

www.greywolfcellars.com.



1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles

www.vihuelawinery.com

805.226.2010

Fine Food

Fine Art...

Fine Wine...


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The Family Care Network will be celebrating 21

years of serving the Central Coast at the 5th Annual

Taste of the Central Coast held at the Cypress Ridge

Pavilion in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, September

14 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The Taste of the Central

Coast is an elegant fine food and wine tasting event

that showcases local talent while raising funds to

support the local foster and high-needs children

and families served by the Family Care Network.

This years Taste of the Central Coast will feature

twenty-six top savory and pastry chefs from estab-

lishments such as Windows on the Water, Lido andThe Park, as well as sixteen vintners from wineries

such as Castoro Cellars and Laetitia Vineyards.

Held again at the Cypress Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo

Grande, guests will enjoy beautiful and lush

surroundings while listening to the live music of

Wholly Jazz. Guests will also participate in a

silent and live auction, featuring exciting items

such as a week stay in San Miguel de Allende

Mexico and a SLO eGo electric vehicle, in addition

to weekend getaways and unique varieties of

Central Coast wine. This years auction will once

again be presented by Auctioneer Scott Vernon

with hosts Chad and Andy from Cat Country 96.1.

By combining fine food, wine, music and

community, the Taste of the Central Coast

become a premier event supporting local foster

high-needs children and families.

This years event is sponsored by Bryan J. Cr

ford Charles Schwab, Arroyo Grande Commun

Hospital and McCarthys Wholesale. Tickets for

event are $75 per person and can be purchased

visiting TasteOfTheCentralCoast.com or by call

(805) 781-3535. 100% of the net proceeds earn

at the event will benefit the children and fami

served by the Family Care Network. This elegafternoon affair will begin promptly at 3 p.m.

The Family Care Network is a private, nonpr

children and families services provider. In its 2

year history, the agency has grown to serve o

2,000 children, youth and families in San L

Obispo and Santa Barbara counties through

distinct programs under five service divisi

including: Therapeutic Foster Care; Fam

Support Services; School-Based Mental Health

Delinquency Prevention Services; Transitio

Housing Services; and Community-Link

Services. For more information on the Family C

Network, visit FCNI.org or call (805) 781-3535

5th Annual Taste of the Central Coast

An Elegant Wine & Food Tasting Benefi

Eberle Winery Hosts Winemaker DinneEberle Winery of Paso Robles announced the line-up of their one-of-a-kind Guest Chef Dinner Ser

which takes place each month in the Eberle wine caves and features chefs from across the U.S.A. W

this year has already included top chefs such as Douglas Dodd of the Hotel Bel-Air and the favorite che

Ellen DeGeneres, Leonardo Curti of Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez, the rest of the years chefs sho

help create one for the record books for Eberle Winery.All Eberle winemaker dinners are held at the Eberle Wild Boar Room in the Eberle caves, $150/per

or $120/Cellar Club members. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, 3.5 miles east

Highway 101 in Paso Robles. For reservations or information, visit www.EberleWinery.com. Or, con

Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or [email protected].

Saturday, September 6 Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves with Doug Levy, Feast, Tucson,

The cuisine is international, the ambience is high energy and the name is Feast. What more do you

need to have a great time, especially where your appetite is concerned? Chef/owner Doug Levy has

helped elevate the Tucson food scene to new heights. Come and welcome him to Eberle Winery an

experience the food and wine pairings that are making Chef Levy a well-known favorite in Arizona.


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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 35 local restaurants, a

brewery, wineries, ice cream and coffee houses as well as free admis-

sion to an open-air concert.

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

on Saturday, September 20th sponsored by the Paso Robles Art Asso-

ciation, 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 35 fine dining establishments,

wineries and brewery, 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. playing a variety of genres.

The Taste of Downtown ticket passes are available for $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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The Santa Ynez Inn Hosts

an Open House Event for

Breast 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 MyBand. 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 CellarsTasting 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.

Santa Ynez Inn

The Santa Ynez Inn has recently unveiled six new luxury accom-

modations for a total of 20 rooms and suites. The Four Diamond

Victorian-style inn boasts several interior and exterior meeting sitesfor Wine Country weddings and events. The public is welcome to

tour the facilities with or without attending this fund raiser. The Santa

Ynez Inn is located at 3627 Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez.

For more information, call the inn at (805) 688-5588 or send an

email to [email protected]

Susan G. Komen Foundation

The Susan G. Komen Foundation is the worlds largest and most

progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.

For more information go to cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm.


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The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a

consortium of wineries located along

Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101

in Paso Robles. Member wineries include:

Bianchi, Chumeia Vineyards, Clautiere Vine-

yard, Eberle Winery, EOS Estate Winery, Fire-

stone Vineyard, Martin & Weyrich, Meridian,

Sylvester Winery and Tobin James Cellars.

Please come and visit the ten Wineries

of Highway 46 East through their exciting

Complimentary Passport Program!

Pick up your complimentary passport at

any of the ten participating Highway 46 Eastwineries. Travel and taste visiting all ten

participating 46 East wineries, getting your

passport stamped at each winery. There is no

expiration date or time limit to complete your

passport. Any time you complete your pass-

port, fill it out and drop it off at the last

winery you visit. Your passport will be

entered in a drawing to win extraordinary

prizes, including a two-night Paso Robles

Wine Country getaway for two. Drawings are

held annually at the end of January.

Youre also heartily invited to come cele-

brate Californias Wine Month through The

Wineries of Highway 46 East exciting event,

Summer Esprit Flights and Bites on

Saturday, September 20

Celebrate California Wine Month and

gather for an amazing weekend honoring the

collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Paso

Robles wineries located along Highway 46

East. On Saturday, September 20 all ten

Wineries of Highway 46 East will gather atthe beautiful River Oaks Golf Course in Paso

Robles for a fun night of wine, cheese, olives

and gourmet bites. Stroll around and savor

foods from local vendors including Dining

with Andre, Miss Oddettes, Olea Farm and

Hermanns Chocolate Lab. Sip and sample

incredible wines expertly paired with artisan

cheeses and enjoy the many award-winning

wines from this region in one amazing event!

The Summer Esprit Flights and Bites w

be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the River O

Golf Course located at 700 Club House Dr

in Paso Robles. Tickets are $30 per person

purchased in advance and $35 at the do

Ticket price includes logo glass. Purch

yours by calling River Oaks Golf Course

(805) 226-8099. Or call Brown Paper Tick

at 1-800-838-3006 or order online

www.brownpapertickets.com.

The Wineries of Highway 46 East is

consortium of wineries located alo

Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 1

in Paso Robles. Member wineries inclu

Bianchi, Chumeia Vineyards, Clautiere Vin

yard, Eberle Winery, EOS Estate Wine

Firestone Vineyard, Martin & Weyri

Meridian, Sylvester Winery and Tobin Jam

Cellars. For more event information, v

www.pasowine46east.com.

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Wineology

White wine, ros wine, red wine. Together they span a range of

color from very pale yellow to pink to deep purple. Theres a world

of differences among the styles of these wines and the ways they a

made. But the way in which they each achieve their own degree of

color is simply dependent upon how much time the grapes skins

spend in contact with the grape juice.

As the juice from crushed red grapes remains in contact with th

grape skins, the pigments of the skins add color to the juice. This

called the maceration time. Depending on the wine and the wine-

makers preference, it could last from several days to several weeks

The longer the maceration period, the darker the wines final color

Throughout the maceration, the skins tend to rise to the top, from

the carbon dioxide that is released during fermentation. This cap

of skins is regularly pushed back into the juice, or punched down

to extract as much color from the skins as possible.

Before white wine is fermented, the juice is separated from the

skins, thereby having little or no contact with the grape skins. Wh

wine can be made from either red or white grapes because the juiccoming from any grape is always clear, but only red grapes will be

used to make red wine.

When ros wine is being made, the grape skins are left in conta

with the fermenting juice for a time period just long enough to

create a pink-colored juice. Then the skins are removed and the

remaining juice is fermented in the same manner as juice for maki

white wine.

How does wineget its color?

Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast wine country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine EducatorsWine & Spirits Education Trust, and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his

frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of

Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

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This year marks an impressive milestone

for Castoro Cellars as they celebrate their 25th

anniversary. The husband and wife team of

Niels and Bimmer Udsen have grown the

business from making a few barrels of wine in

a rented corner of someone elses winery to

developing organic vineyards, a respected

local and national winery, and offering

outstanding services to the local wine

industry from crushing to mobile bottling.

Castoro Cellars and the Udsen family

welcome the public to a day of celebrating the

past 25 years and toasting to the next 25

years! Whether you are a local or just

passing through for the day join Castoro

Cellars for a day of fun, food, music and of

course, Dam Fine Wine on Saturday,

September 6th from 12 to 4 p.m.

Festivities include complimentary tacos by

Phil Lang of Bon Temps, pizza by Ciro

Pasciuto of Skipping Stone Bakery and hand

scooped ice cream to top it all off. Enjoy live

music on the Vineyard Stage by Grammy

Award winner Louie Ortega.

To thank the public for their patronage

Castoro Cellars is offering wine discounts as

part of the celebration that will go on

throughout the weekend. Wine tasting fees

for the weekend are only twenty five ce

Everything in the tasting room is 25% off

the weekend and featured wines will be

for $25!

During the month of September the

gallery at Castoro Cellars is featuring

Years of Castoro Labels.

Dont miss out on this one-of-a kind c

bration! The tasting room is located at 1

N. Bethel Road in Templeton. For m

details on this event as well as other g

events taking place at Castoro Cellars, ch

out the website at www.castorocellars.com

call 1-888-DAM-FINE.

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by Michael Cervin

To be Per Baccoed is to have a wow

moment, and thats just what happens

when people come into contact with

Per Bacco wines. The tasting room sits just off

the 101 freeway near San Luis Obispo and

isnt the typical tasting room, but rather is

filled with barrels and fermentation equip-

ment. The brain child of Craig Shannon and

Cafe Roma restaurant owner Marco Rizzo, the

focus is on a restrained style of winemaking,

one that allows the nuances of the grape to

shine through. With an enthusiasm for Pinot

Noir, Per Bacco has set a new bar for quality

wine from San Luis Obispo County.

Its rather odd then, that when they firstlaunched in 1998, Pinot Noir was a tough

sell. At that time in the wine history of Cali-

fornia, wineries were gearing up for Syrah.

Everyone thought the next big thing was

going to be Syrah, said winemaker Craig

Shannon. Per Bacco didnt want to be like

everyone else so they decided to go with

Pinot Noir, in spite of the clear indications

that Syrah would be the new it wine. We

were looking at the Pinots around us and they

were doing what California always does,

these big barnstormer wines, he said. We

wanted the elegance, the sensual nuances ofPinot Noir which is a food friendly with good

acid structure.

But selling a wine nobody wanted proved

daunting. Shannon said that many Pinot Noir

producers were actually trying to dump their

Pinot fruit on the bulk market. And then

something happened. A little movie called

Sideways came out and was nominated for

multiple Academy Awards. The movie

extolled the virtues of Pinot Noir over ev

other wine. Suddenly everyone wanted Pi

Noir. And Per Bacco had been making it

along, refining their touch and produc

excellent versions. Craig, an avid surfer, a

scored very well with the national press

his very first release of Pinot.

Though Per Bacco doesnt own any vi

yards (I did my years of purgatory with

wind and the fog, Shannon admits) th

source fruit from multiple vineyards, wh

allows them to, concentrate 100 percent

the wine, Shannon said. Its impossible

have the one ultimate piece of ground. Th

may not have the ideal ground, but they

making the ideal wines. From small batc

of Pinot Noir, to Chardonnay to Syrah, PeSirah and Pinot Grigio, the wines are focus

handcrafted and true to the varietal charac

istics of each grape.

A $5 fee for five tastes is waived when y

purchase a bottle. Per Bacco is open da

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they are located

1850 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. F

additional information, phone (805) 7

0485 or visit www.perbaccocellars.com.

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 Barbara

with 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 Places

London by Katie Desrochers

Wine, Beer & Western Cheer at Tres Hermanas VineyardOn Saturday, September 6, the 6th Annual Wine, Beer and Western Cheer will take pl

at Tres Hermanas Vineyards. This popular event, supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Sa

Maria Valley, features sampling from many fine Central Coast wineries and a variety of breeries. As you sip on their delicious offerings, you can shop among the among beaut

artwork, pottery and jewelry of all kinds featuring some of Santa Barbara Countys finest ar

sans . All this takes place under the beautiful oak trees of Tres Hermanas Vineyards, loca

at 9960 Foxen Canyon Road. The event is from noon to 4 p.m. and costs just $50 per perso

A barbecue lunch is also included and Sunny Country will be providing some great music

taste wine by. For advance tickets, call the Boys & Girls Club at (805) 922-7163. So

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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 Robles

877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tasting expe-rience and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tasting barfeatures gifts, wine accessories and picnic supplies.

Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement your tasexperience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. We also featart work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.

Orchid HillDaily 11:30-6 or by appointment1140 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 and bleusing our own Estate Vineyards in Indian Valley. From growing to wmaking our techniques focus on balance and intense flavor. Join us at 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 handmadeAmerican Rhne-Style wines from some of the finest vineyards in PasoRobles. Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah, Grenacheand Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in the HistoricClock 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 expres

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 tasting room.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 what tw

generations have perfected at the Ortman familys new tastingroom in downtown Paso Robles. Varietals include Chardonnay,Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sangiovese.

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Come and enjoy the fifth

annual Wine and Blues Festival,

September 13, produced by the

fifteen Hwy 46 West Wineries inPaso Robles. The Guy Budd Band

will be playing blues in the

Peachy Canyon Winery Gazebo

from 4 to 7 p.m. while fifteen

wineries from the 46 West group

pour award-winning wines.

Chef Paul from the Courtyard

Marriott will be cooking an oak

fired tri-trip meal include in your

ticket. Tickets are $45 per person

and $80 per couple. Your ticket

entitles you to admission to the

blues festival, dinner from the

Courtyard Marriott, along with

wine club discounts at all partici-

pating wineries for the entire

weekend. A silent auction and

live auction will go on during the

festival where you can go home

with great wine packages from all

participating wineries.The event has limited seating

and tickets are sold in advance by

the participating wineries or at

www.westfest2008.eventbrite.com.

Tables and chairs will be

provided at the event, but blan-

kets and lawn chairs are

welcome.

The major sponsors of the

2008 West Fest are Farm Credit

West, Fog Catcher Inn, Best

Western Fireside Inn, Courtyard

Marriott and the Wine Wrangler.

Participating wineries include

Brian Benson Cellars, Castoro

Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce

Robles, Donati Family Vineyard,

gle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey

Wolf, Hunt Cellars, Jankris

Winery, Midnight Cellars, Peachy

Canyon Winery, Rocky Creek,Cellars Rotta and Windward

Vineyards.

The tasting rooms of Highw

46 West invite you to enjoy

neighborhood, relax under

spell of their friendly envirment and savor life while sipp

spectacular wines.

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles presents Chef Ryan Swartho

with Amuse Catering, creating gourmet masterpieces inspired

abstract landscapes of the three resident artists of Corkstop Studi

Each of these exquisite three courses will be paired with Firesto

Vineyard wines.

The dinner taks place Saturday, October 18, at 6 p.m. Firesto

Vineyard is located at 2300 Airport Road in Paso Robles. 805-59

8050

Tickets are $95 general and $85 cellar club members. Limit

tickets are available, reservations are required.

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Celebrate Harvest with a Unique Three

Dimensional Dinner at Firestone Vineya

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Our vineyard has been in since thelate 80s. B & E Vineyard is a

small family owned winery.

We invite you come and taste ourwines in the B & E Saloon that

overlooks the vineyard.

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FALCON NEST

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

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

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots ofluxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margeneproduces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and

winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of thePaso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on thedeck or under the oaks.

Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pmBy advanced appointment on Fridays

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If youve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you

know what its like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautifulscenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you

dont have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience thedelights of Italy. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of FrancescoGrande and his lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born inCalabria and grew up in the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many

of his fellow countrymen, his passion for food and wine has beenthe focus of his life.

For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy

restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customerto convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to thePaso Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide alittle rest and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly

beautiful rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that itwas time for a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots.

Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a wine-

maker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father beforehim and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life, saysFrancesco.

With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned hisland into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesquelittle winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless seaof vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot,

Syrah, Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it is

soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a lotlonger. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse! saysFrancesco.

Francesco has not totally hung up his chefs apron, though. Thetasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Italian

specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side thefine wines of Falcon Nest.

Falcons Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles.

The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call (805) 226-0227 or visit the website atwww.falconnestwine.com.

FALCON NEST WINERYJust Like a Trip to Tuscany

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Tolosa Winery has commis-

sioned six local artists to partici-

pate in their inaugural fund-

raising event, Barrels R Art.Our mission is to provide a

platform for local artists 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 displayin the Tolosa Tasting Room

through September 5th. There

will be a gala dinner auction

held at the winery with

legendary auctioneer Gil Stork

as Master of Ceremonies. Guests

will have a chance to mingle

with the artists and bid on the

individual art barrels. Theelegant evening will be catered

by the incomparable Megan

Loring and paired with Tolosas

fine wines.

TEACh Foundation (The

Endowment for the Advance-

ment of Children) was chosen as

the beneficiary for the evenings

proceeds. The timing for this

funding for the local schools

couldnt be more fortuitous with

the recent state-wide budgetcuts. The TEACh Foundation

goal is to build a permanent

endowment that will directly be

distributed to the San Luis

Coastal Unified School District

the funds support all schoolsgrades K-12 in San Luis Coastal

Unified. The money raised will

go directly to the classroom,

allowing students to participate

in programs that they may not

normally be able to receive,

Maria Slavin, TEACh Founda-

tion President, said. Our

mission statement is, a quality

education is a lifetime gift .We

hope the endowment will

continue to grow even after weare a all long gone, commented

Ms. Slavin.

Ticket price is $100 p

person all inclusive and may

purchased at Tolosa Winery

through www.tolosawinery.coContact Tami Carija or Ka

Noonan with any questio

(805) 782-0300.

Tolosa Winery is located si

ated in the coastal hillsides

San Luis Obispo where th

produce ultra-premium win

from their sustainably farm

estate vineyards. Visit th

tasting room at 4910 Edna Ro

in San Luis Obispo. For mo

information, call (805) 780500. The tasting room is op

daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Over the years the landscape of the Santa Maria Valley has steadily

evolved and, unbeknownst to many, offers one of the most unique

Wine Country experiences on the Central Coast. While traveling

Highway 101 into Santa Maria, a glance to the west offers views of a

growing city that takes pride in its historic roots. A view to the east

offers a variety of agricultural landscapes with a vineyard here and

there, steadily increasing until you realize it: you are in Wine

Country, Santa Maria Valley Wine Country.

The region encompasses more than 50 wineries, with an ideal

setting for Rhne and Burgundian varietals. Proximity to the coast,

an average temperature around 64 degrees, surrounding mountain

ranges and cool winds out of the northwest come together where the

Santa Maria River winds through a myriad of elevated plateaus.

Santa Maria Valley is the only region on the west coasts of North and

South America where two transverse mountain ranges are located,creating a unique funnel effect, pushing breezes into the valley. In

fact, this one of a kind landscape makes Sa

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