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    SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTI

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    SORT THISOUT CELLARS

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    FOLEY WINEESTATESPAGE 16

    ROBERT HALLWINERYPAGE 18

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    F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 2 V O L U M E 5

    ON THE COVERPeachy Canyon Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    IN WINE COUNTRYWinery Pet of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

    Wine Country Dining: Thomas Hill Organics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

    Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42

    PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES Silver Horse Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

    WESTSIDE PASO ROBLES Stanger Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

    DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES Clayhouse Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

    SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

    AVILA BEACH WINERIES X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

    SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:

    LOMPOC WINERIES MAP Palmina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

    NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

    SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES Original Roadhouse Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

    LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Coghlan Vineyard & Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

    SOLVANG WINERIES Lions Peak Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-X

    SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP Corks and Crowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

    WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47

    ADVERSTISING REPRESENTATIVES Whitney Brem, San Luis Obispo CountyPhone [email protected]

    Jenn Jones, Santa Barbara CountyPhone 805-895-7378

    [email protected]

    PUBLISHER Mike Giangreco

    Direct [email protected]

    MANAGING EDITOR Chandra GrantP.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax [email protected]

    CALENDAR EDITOR Rebecca ArnnPhone 707-938-1783 / Fax [email protected]

    OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674Email [email protected]

    EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Melissa Chavez,Lisa Pretty, Carolyn Turner, Brette Ann Womack

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    Just off the road on the increasingly famous 46

    West Highway there stands a clapboard school-

    house. It has stood there, off what is now a main

    artery of wine country, since 1886. As a place of

    Paso Robles history it is perfectly suited to hold its

    current tenet: the Peachy Canyon Winery tasting

    room.

    With founding vintners Doug and Nancy

    Beckett at the helm, Peachy Canyon has been

    steadily making its own brand of history since its

    beginnings in the early 1980s.

    Then, Doug and Nancy were teachers deter-

    mined to make a life for themselves in rural Cali-

    fornia. They began with dreams of a walnut farm,

    but fate took hold, and Doug soon had his mind

    set on bigger ventures a winery.Christened Peachy Canyon in honor of the

    original location off Peachy Canyon Road (and,

    some say, in homage to the local legend of an

    oddly named horse thief ), the winery today has

    come a long way since its humble roots.

    Currently, Peachy Canyon has four rolling

    estate vineyards, equalling 100 acres, dedicated to

    their cause: Snow Vineyard, Mustang Springs

    Ranch vineyard, the Old Schoolhouse Vineyard

    and Mustard Creek Vineyard. Each of these vine-

    yards offers up its own namesake Zinfandel.

    Its only right, as Zinfandel is Peachy Canyons

    forte. Doug and Nancys first vintage was

    Zinfandel, crafted by hand in five-gallon water

    bottles and aged in barrels borrowed from a

    friend. That first load of Zin came from Benito

    Dusis famous vineyard. However, since then,

    Peachy Canyon has become a dedicated grower of

    Zins in its own right.

    As avid Zinfandel enthusiasts, the Becketts and

    Peachy Canyon Winery are active members in ZAP

    (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers), and have set

    aside an experimental planting on their Mustang

    Springs estate vineyard for Zinfandel research.

    This block is part of the UC Davis Heritage

    Project, and provides research on Zinfandel origins

    as well as preservation. And thats not the onlypreservation Peachy Canyon takes part in. The

    winery is also proudly SIP (Sustainability in Prac-

    tice) certified. The vineyards compost waste accu-

    mulated throughout harvest, and reuse that to

    fertilize the vineyards. This, in addition to cover

    crops and the use of beneficial insects like lady-

    bugs keeps Peachy vineyards healthy, for

    everyone.

    From humble beginnings to devoted wine-

    makers, Peachy Canyon has come full circle.

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    Flying Goat Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa Vine-yard ($46) was awarded a Double Gold at the 2012 San Francisco

    Chronicle Wine Competition. This was the highest scoring Pinot

    Noir from a Sta. Rita Hills AVA vineyard, just shy of being a

    sweepstakes winner. Flying Goats 2009 Pinot Noir Garey Ranch

    Vineyard ($42.00) was awarded a Silver and 2009 Goat Bubbles

    Blanc de Blancs Sierra Madre Vineyard ($38.00) was awarded a

    Bronze.

    We are thrilled that the results of this competition position us

    with some of the finest wines in the world and signal to

    consumers that we produce wines worth purchasing, said wine-

    maker Norm Yost. We were a 2007 sweepstakes winner and

    benefited immediately from Northern California media exposure

    and purchases on our website.

    The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition set a

    new American wine competition record with 5,575 entries and

    1,723 wineries. For nine consecutive years, this prestigious

    competition holds strong as the Largest Competition of Amer-

    ican Wines in the World. Lompoc resident DeWayne Holmdahl

    was one of 65 judges at the competition. I was proud to seLompoc winery using fruit from Sta. Rita Hills AVA score so we

    Holmdahl said. Flying Goat and other local wineries, such

    Huber and Alma Rosa, represented our local appellation w

    several award-winning wines.

    Results were announced online at www.sfgate.com a

    www.winejudging.com on January 6, 2012. A public tasting

    these award-winning wines will be at the Festival Pavilion, F

    Mason Center in San Francisco from 2 to 5 p.m. on February

    Flying Goat Cellars has been handcrafting vineyard designa

    Pinot Noir since 2000 and sparkling wine since 2005. The tast

    room is located in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto, 1520 East Chest

    Court, Unit A, Lompoc and is open Thursday through Sund

    from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other days may be available to open

    doors for you, so contact Kate for an appointment at (805) 7

    9032 or [email protected].

    Flying Goat Cellars also hosts special events, such as F

    Thursdays (of the month) with Wine & Culture in the Ghet

    Check the website for updates, www.FlyingGoatCellars.com.

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    ALAPAY CELLARSVisiting is Like a Mini-VacationBY lisa PreTTY

    Located in beautiful downtown Avila Beach, the Alapay Cellars tasting ro

    is the perfect place for a relaxing wine experience. When you walk through doors, the beachy dcor complete with two large fish aquariums remind you

    that you are just minutes from the ocean. With the large number of tourists

    heading to Avila the general mood in the tasting room is typical of happy va

    tioners.

    Winemaker/owners, Scott and Rebecca Remmenga offer a wide range of

    wines for tasting. They source grapes from vineyards in Paso Robles, Edna

    Valley and Santa Ynez to produce some familiar wines such as Chardonnay,

    Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon in addition to a few that are a little hard

    to find like Lagrein and Tempranillo. Also on the tasting list are a Santa

    ALAPAY CELLARS

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    This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhoferof Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessing

    their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a craft

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

    Coast.Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stoll

    and his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able to

    create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). Thebrew team has been able to earn multiple medals including three

    golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open market,

    Figueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patrons a

    few feet away from the brewing action. Complete with a state-of-the-art stainless brewing system, customers can enjoy the pint of beer

    that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An expe-rience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food andwine list.

    Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete withtaps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large list

    of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned to

    www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Face-book: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.

    Quality Craft Beers fromFigueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

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    VINA ROBLESEuropean Inspiration California CharacterBY lisa PreTTY

    At Vina Robles, the owners bring their Swiss heritage to Californias Central

    Coast, where they unite the best of both the old and new worlds. The team has

    built a stylistic bridge between the finesse of the European wine and the bold

    flavors of the estate grown Paso Robles grapes. Sourcing fruit from their five est

    vineyards located on both the east and west sides of Paso Robles wine country

    winery is able to take advantage of the diverse growing conditions to create stanalone varietals as well as unconventional blends with distinctive character.

    The best place to enjoy the Vina Robles experience is at their Hospitality

    Center located just off of Highway 46 East on Mill Road in the heart of Paso

    Robles wine country. The classic Mission-style design is enhanced with mode

    European elegance throughout. The hospitality center includes several event

    facilities, a gallery, a large market place with artisan foods, recipe books,

    gourmet gifts and several imported Swiss products. The spacious tasting room

    located at the center of the building with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace and larg

    windows for visitors to enjoy the views while tasting.

    Visitors may choose to enjoy a traditional tasting at the large bar where th

    may taste three featured estate wines complimentary, taste up to six main esta

    VINA ROBLES HOSPITALITY CENTER

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    wines for $7, enjoy the reserve tasting of limited-edition Cuve

    Collection wines for $10 or they may select the Cuve Collection

    paired with artisan cheese by Vivant Fine Cheese for $15. The vari-

    etals produced include Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah,

    Syrah, Tannat, Touriga, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Viognier as wellas a number of unconvential blends. The wine tasting fee is waived

    with purchase.

    A new seated tasting area has been added to the tasting room by the

    fireplace. The caf style area is the ideal place to enjoy a seated tasting

    of cheese and wine. Luana Gerardis, director of hospitality at Vina

    Robles, recently launched the new tasting program. Some of the most

    glorious flavors in the culinary world are created with the marriage of

    the right wines to the right cheeses. Starting in February, we are excited

    to introduce a sit down wine and cheese experience in our hospitality

    center. Guests will have the chance to sample some local and interna-

    tional artisan cheese perfectly paired with the elegant and balanced

    wines of Vina Robles. We want to provide guests with a great tastingexperience and even inspire them to host their own wine and cheese

    pairings. In addition to the two cheese pairing menus, the hospitality

    center will soon be offering a gourmet chocolate tasting menu.

    Whether visitors decide to enjoy a tasting menu, purchase items

    from the deli case, or bring their own picnic, there are many places to

    sit and enjoy food with wine. The large fountain in the courtyard is a

    focal point offered from the tables scattered along the perimeter of the

    building. The tables are tucked in under the buildings roof to offer

    shelter from rain or direct sunlight. Another peaceful retreat is on the

    east side of the building where tables and chairs are set by a gorgeous

    waterfall-style fountain. For those who prefer to sit inside, decorative

    tables with chairs and lounge areas can be found within the hospi-tality center.

    The Vina Robles hospitality center is also home to a dedicated

    1,800 square-foot art gallery with rotating exhibits featuring local

    artists. The Gallery is open during tasting room hours and from now

    until April 2nd, the Gallery is featuring a Chinese brush painting

    exhibit titled The Dancing Brush by the Central Coast Brush

    Painters. The exhibit will feature both paintings and calligraphy done

    on rice papers in the traditional Chinese manner. An Artists Recep-

    tion will be held on February 4th from 1 to 4 p.m. and will include

    the presentation of art works by the artists, wine tasting and light

    appetizers. This event is complimentary and open to the public no

    reservations required.The winery is also holding a Valentines Day dinner this month. On

    February 14th, a four-course Latin Riviera-style dinner paired with

    wine is being held at the Estrella restaurant located in downtown Paso

    Robles. The dinner is $80 per person or $70 for Signature Club

    members and reservations are required. Guests will receive a special

    surprise gift as an added touch to a romantic evening. This is an excel-

    lent opportunity to try out one of Paso Robles hot new restaurants.

    For another food and wine treat, on February 11th from noon to 4

    p.m., a Harris Ranch beef pairing will be offered. Harris Ranch will

    prepare New York steak with their chefs favorite seasonings. Guests

    will be able to taste the different flavors and learn how they pair best

    with Vina Robles wines. The winery also offers a Saturday Live Seri

    every other Saturday with complimentary music in the tasting room

    from noon to 4 p.m.. On February 11, 25-year-old singer, songwri

    and guitarist Nataly Lola will be performing her distinctive folk-jaz

    repertoire coupled with her lyrics and melodies. Then on February

    25th Tony Harmon, an internationally recognized concert guitarist

    who has performed on concert tour, on numerous television show

    and in special events across the globe will be providing entertain-

    ment. He composed and performed the musical soundtrack for AB

    televisions The William Randolf Hearst Story and performed at the

    Western White House for President Ronald Reagan.

    With the multiple venues available at the hospitality center, ther

    are several events offered each month. Check the winerys website

    details.

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    SORT THIS OUT CELLARSDaring To Be DifferentBY miCHael CerviN

    Every winery wants to stand out from the competition. For Sort This

    Out Cellars, even the name tells you this is going to be a different expe

    ence. In an attempt to avoid the corporate homogenization of

    consumer culture, as owner and winemaker Michael Cobb puts it, hhas created a unique and expressive wine tasting room in the popula

    Danish village of Solvang. And the wines here are different too,

    including their recently released Elvira line of wines. Yes Elvira, Mistr

    of the Dark, has her very own Macbrenet, a full-bodied, blood-red

    Cabernet Sauvignon sporting Elvira in a seductive pose in front of a

    spider web. Sort This Out Cellars is handcrafting and distributing a f

    line of California-based wines for Elvira beginning with a 2008

    Cabernet Sauvignon. But its not mere gimmickry. Elvira works closel

    with Cobb and is involved with all aspects of the winemaking proces

    including the selection of the grapes, blending decisions, art directio

    SORT THIS OUT CELLARS

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    Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

    line of wines and sodas.

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    and even marketing. The only thing Im not doing is stomping

    the grapes, Elvira says. The wine retails for $25 and it might

    seem as if this is the perfect Halloween gift, and it is, but Elvira is

    popular year-round and so too is the inaugural wine. Elvira

    showed up for the release party, as did throngs of her fans.

    Currently, the wine is available through our website and tasting

    room and a few retailers in Ojai and Los Angeles, Cobb says. Inaddition to the wine we also just rolled out a line of vintage soda

    pop for her. Weve been doing the soda ourselves for about a year

    now with World War II era pin up girls on them. And the Elvira

    soda names reflect a sense of play with labels like, Lemon sLime

    and Silent sCream Soda.

    Other new wine releases on the horizon include Casino Vine-

    yard Rhne, a blend featuring artwork by Fullerton, California

    tattoo artist Robert Adams. Its a tongue-in-cheek take on our

    lack of vineyard type labels and the fact that we love Las Vegas.

    Cobb says. He has also just released Vino Nostra, a tip of the hat

    to the prohibition era with wine that reminds us that government

    restrictions are still a real issue. For over thirteen years the wine

    industry was effectively shut down by Prohibition. In basements

    and hidden locations across the country, small wine producers

    continued to make wine for themselves and friends, perfectly legal

    under the law at the time. Some were as bold as to sell their wines

    to speakeasy operators in their own towns. We honor the spirit

    of the underground vintners who carried forward the tradition of

    American winemaking during the darkest hours of Prohibition,

    Cobb writes on his blog. We did two different labels for this

    speakeasy-like secret wine, he mentioned. One has the bootleg-

    gers who produced the wine and the other label features the

    mobsters who distributed it. Its a take on the mafia term CosaNostra meaning, this thing of ours. Therefore Vino Nostra

    loosely translates to This Wine of Ours and Cobb has bottled it

    in stubby bottles resembling jugs, imported from Italy.

    Clearly there is a diversity of wine to be had at Sort This Out,

    from Merlot to Syrah to Viognier and Chardonnay, nothing is off

    limits. And the concept is also different in that Cobb does not

    own any vineyards. I tried to take all that I felt was wrong with

    wineries and turn that around, he says. And clearly he has hit on

    something.

    There is an enduring allure with wines and wineries that cele-

    brate a specific sense of time in our collective history. Sort This

    Out has created an homage to Las Vegas, a pin-up 1950s erasensibility. This is clearly evidenced in the tasting room, all

    decked out in chrome and red leather, a fun, funky and hip place

    to be. Our tasting room is definitely different than anything else

    in Solvang, Cobb says. They are also the latest tasting room open

    in town. Friday and Saturday nights they offer live music which

    gives both locals and tourists something to do when sleepy

    Solvang rolls up the streets at dark. Our vibe is different, our

    hours are different, our outlook on wine tasting differs, and we

    just want people to have fun with the wine tasting experience,

    Cobb says.

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    Breed: Black LabFull Name: Baron Von StolpmanNick Names include: Bearman &Baron Von Spoiled

    Favorite Past Times: Playing withmy Dad (Pete), Greeting tasters atthe tasting room, swimming in thereservoir, digging holes where I

    shouldnt and roaming about LosOlivos on my own!Favorite Things: Wine barrel dogbed, Squeaky Squirel toy from

    Aunt Jeannie, chasing gophers andrabbits at the Vineyard. Play timewith dogs of all shapes & sizes.

    Visits from Grandpa Tom

    Stolpman.Quotes: Is it Time to Go Home Yet? and Yes, thank you! I wouldlike a treat

    If you see me... Ill probably be laying on the Stolpman front door

    mat with my feet elegantly crossed.

    STOLPMAN VINEYARDS2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Solvang

    (805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com

    Winery Pet of the Month

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    FOLEY WINE ESTATESFlocking to FoleyBY miCHael CerviN

    William P. (Bill) Foley II has come a long way from his West TexasPanhandle, cattle ranching roots. The former head of Fidelity Financial and

    current Chairman of the Fidelity Board of Directors wanted to create a lega

    for his family. So in 1996 bought what is now Lincourt Winery in the Sant

    Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. Next he created Foley Estates Vineyar

    and Winery, located on 480 acres, of which about 240 are planted with vin

    yards in the Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara. Foley Estates produces classi

    and highly regarded Burgundian style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

    But Foley also has purchased other wineries and now owns over 25

    different brands. His acquisitions follow Foleys hands-off approach for eac

    his wine brands, while still demanding impeccably high standards, and he

    allows each and winery to showcase their individuality. But it is his epony-

    FOLEY WINE ESTATES

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    www.fywin.c | (805) 737-6222

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    mous winery which seems to always steal the show. Focusing onpredominately Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Foley Estate consistentlyproduces some of the best wines in the now-booming Santa RitaHills. We now have all of our 2009 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnaysavailable to taste and purchase in our tasting room, says hospitalitymanager Jesse Barter. That is six different Pinot Noirs andChardonnays coming from Rancho Santa Rosa, Bar Lazy S, T-Anchor, JA Ranch, Barrel Select and Two Sisters, the various labelswith the Foley Estates portfolio.

    If youre a fan of these varieties you need to know they offerthree different tasting options. There is their regular tasting whichoffers a selection of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for $10. Theyalso have an all Chardonnay tasting for $10.00, and an all PinotNoir tasting for $15.00. But if you really want to treat yourself well,they offer a private wine and cheese pairing for $20.00 per person.This tasting does require at least 24 hours advance reservations andsells out quickly. Barter says. Having sampled this tasting myself,its truly a luxurious experience. Our wine and cheese pairing startsoff with a glass of our Steel Chardonnay. Your host will then guideyou to an exclusive setting where you will sample six of our wines

    with artisan cheeses and breads. This is an experience not to bemissed. But there are other wines as well at Foley including PinotGrigio, and a dry ros and bottle prices range from $18 to $75.

    But someone has to make all these wines of course and that taskfalls to winemaker Leslie Mead Renaud. I am very excited to beworking with several hundreds of acres of world class vineyardswith Foley and Lincourt, she says. They encompass two differentappellations and an incredible array of climates. The soil profiles,clones, and rootstocks contain many different parameters than thoseI have dealt with previously. This enables me to work with manydifferent flavor profiles that will give many exciting blendingoptions. Also, the later ripening fruit allows for greater complexity,she adds. Like most winemakers, her philosophy is to show the bestexpression of the vineyard possible, and to manipulate the fruit asminimally as she is able. She spends lots of time in the vineyardthroughout the year, and makes daily trips to the vineyard duringharvest to determine when the fruit is ripe and ready to pick. Idont inoculate for primary fermentation or for malolactic fermenta-tion so that the difference between individual vineyard blocks ismore apparent, she says. This is not to say that I am a non-inter-ventionist. I believe in using as many analytical techniques along theway as possible which allows me to correct a situation before thereis a problem, rather than having to take drastic steps to correct oneafter the fact, she adds. And by the looks of it, there arent prob-lems as Foley wines continue to reap accolades.

    And people flock to Foley not only for the wines, but the beau-tiful 3,500 square foot tasting room is located amongst a sea ofvines. For those who have not been inside our tasting room overthe last few months we have some changes inside as well. We haveinstalled our new gas fireplace, so it makes a great setting to comeand sip some wonderful wine in front of our fireplace during thewinter, Barter notes. And on the calendar is their annual ChuckWagon Brunch on Saturday April 21st from 10 a.m. to noon. Thisevent is the same day as Santa Barbara County Vintners Festivaland makes a great start to a day of sumptuous Santa Barbarawines. It is held on the Rancho Santa Rosa Property, in front of thetasting room.

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    ROBERT HALL WINERYThe Essence of Paso RoblesBY lisa PreTTY

    As visitors walk from the parking lot to Robert Hall Winerys hospitality

    center they are greeted with the relaxing sound of water from the large foun

    tain. The walk continues by the reflecting pool giving the sense of elegance

    in the warmer months a cooling effect. Bright flowers can be seen in almost

    every direction with something in full bloom each season. The large mahog

    and glass doors lead into the spacious tasting room designed and painted b

    artists Steve Kalar and Margaret Burrell. Steve Kalars work can viewed on th

    walls, ceiling and even the floors. Through the tasting room windows, view

    the estate vineyards studded with large oak trees complete the scene.

    The tasting experience at Robert Hall may be customized to fit the guests

    desires. Up to six wines may be selected from either the standard tasting or

    a slightly higher fee from the reserve tasting lists. All of the wines have won

    top awards and in 2010 the winery was named Golden State winery of the

    year. A pre-packaged box of three cheeses paired with the wines is also ava

    able for purchase. The current offering from Vivant includes an Ewephoria

    from Holland paired with the 2008 Merlot, a Gouda from the Netherlands

    paired with the 2006 Petite Sirah and Sartori Parmesan from Wisconson pa

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    with the 2008 Pape de Robles. The tasting room staff are very

    knowledgeable and are delighted to help make the tasting experience

    a memorable one.

    For guests who want to linger there are plenty of things to do at

    Robert Hall. Every day the winery offers a guided, educational tourof the large caverns, winery and hospitality center. The tour is

    included with the tasting fee and is a great way to learn more about

    how the wines are made. Everything from the vineyard to the bottle

    is discussed with a barrel tasting offered in the caverns. The tour

    lasts approximately 30 minutes.

    The hospitality center also offers several settings to enjoy a picnic.

    The Garden Terrace, overlooking the vineyards provides caf seating,

    while the bocce court area offers picnic tables under the trees. The

    two regulation bocce ball courts, created old world style with

    crushed oyster shells, are available for guests to enjoy. The winery

    does recommend making a reservation if you are planning a group

    outing to use the courts.Throughout the year, the winery hosts events at the hospitality

    center. This Valentines Day, February 14th, the Meritage Room will

    be transformed into a Spanish dining and dancing room for una

    noche de amour a Spanish evening of love. Guests will be enter-

    tained by Spanish guitar music as well as a Flamenco dance show by

    Cuatro Caminos. After a tapas-style dinner paired with Robert Hall

    wines, guests will have the opportunity to join the professional

    Flamenco dancers on the dance floor. The all inclusive evening is

    $95 per person or $85 per Cavern Club member. Reservations are

    required, so if you want to treat your sweetheart call (805) 239-1616

    ext. 24 or visit the winerys website to purchase tickets on-line.

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    Celebrate 20 Years of Paso Robles Wine Countrys Heritage Winegrape

    Tickets are on sale now for the 20th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel

    Festival, March 16-18. The best of Paso Robles Wine Country

    converge for one weekend to celebrate the areas heritage winegrapeduring the popular Zin Tasting & Wine Country Auction Saturday,

    March 17. Two ticket levels are available for purchase at

    www.pasowine.com; ZIP (Entrance at 6 p.m.) and Zin Fan Del

    (Entrance at 7 p.m.).

    Zinfandel has been a key influence on the development and

    growth of the Paso Robles wine industry, said Alex Villicana, board

    chairman of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Celebrating 20

    years of Zin Fest reflects the honor and significance of Zinfandel as the

    heritage winegrape of Paso Robles.

    A collection of Zin-sational activities return to Zinfandel Festival

    this year including the Zin Tasting & Wine Country Auction, featuring

    Zinfandel and Zinfandel blends, Dessert Wine Bar and Plaza Lounge.

    The Wine Country Auction within the Zin Tasting offers a variety of

    unique lifestyle and wine auction lots including wine tasting retreats,

    dinners with Paso Robles producers, VIP tours, seminars and special

    large format bottles signed by the winemakers. Funds raised through

    this auction will be gifted back into the local community through

    organizations that support healthcare, education and greater commu-

    nity services.

    The Wine Country Auction is only one of the many components

    featured during the Saturday Zin Tasting. Nearly 60 Zinfandel

    producers and 20 local restaurants highlight their culinary talents and

    premium Zinfandel wines at the marquee event held at the PasoRobles Event Center. The decadent Dessert Wine Bar features Paso

    Robles dessert style wines and chocolate. The Plaza Lounge provides

    attendees the opportunity to enjoy a variety of cigars complementing

    an evening that honors the history of Paso Robles Wine Country. Stay

    tuned on Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare to learn more about 2

    Zinfandel Festival surprises.

    ZIP (Zinfully Important Person) Entrance - $85 - Saturday - 5:30

    9:30 p.m. Zip in early to the Zin Tasting and get a sneak peek of

    Wine Country Auction items and experience other special surprise

    Zin Fan Del Entrance - $60 - Saturday - 7- 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a gr

    assortment of Zinfandel and Zinfandel blends and bring home a

    piece of Paso from the Wine Country Auction.Tickets for the 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival are available

    purchase online at www.pasowine.com. All Zinfandel Festival tas

    ticket packages include unlimited wine tasting and a commemora

    glass made by Riedel. A limited amount of ZIP and Zin Fan Del tick

    will be available at the door, provided they are not sold out. Tickets

    limited and advance purchase is highly recommended. Must be 2

    older; photo identification verifying age will be required at time of en

    In addition to the Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction, m

    than 150 area wineries host special activities and events through

    the weekend including winemaker dinners, food pairings, live mu

    vineyard tours and more to complete your Paso Robles Zinfan

    Festival Weekend experience. Many of these wineries offer ZIN Fspecials to ticketholders of the Zin Tasting & Wine Country. For m

    information about the 20th Annual Zinfandel Festival, local h

    accommodations and restaurants, visit www.pasowine.com.

    The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents winer

    growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centr

    located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along Californ

    Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is Californias fas

    growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 viney

    acres and more than 180 wineries. For more information, v

    www.pasowine.com

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    The Kroener family created a beautiful hospitality center at their

    hilltop winery located in the Pleasant Valley area of Paso Robles. Therelaxing country setting offers some of the best views in the area

    with rolling vineyards as far as the eye can see. To encourage people

    to stay and enjoy the spectacular views, the Kroeners added a

    number of picnic areas, a bocce ball court, horse shoe pit, wood-

    burning pizza oven and an event center for weddings and other

    special celebrations.

    Inside the elegant hacienda-style tasting room, visitors have the

    opportunity to try the French Bordeaux and Spanish varietal wines

    created by winemaker Steve

    Kroener. Steve creates food-

    friendly wines that are age-

    worthy and varietally correct.

    On the tasting list you will find

    Albarnio, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec,

    Petite Sirah, Tempranillo and

    Cabernet Sauvignon. Along with

    the stand-alone varietals, Steve

    produces unique blends such as

    their very popular The Big Easy, The Main Thing and Tomori

    The majority of the wines produced at the winery are from the 80

    acre estate vineyard.

    The tasting room is located at 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel

    For more information, call (805) 467-WINE (9463) or visit

    www.silverhorse.com.

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    TOLOSA WINERYOn the Cutting EdgeBY BreTTe aNN WomaCK

    Always on the brink of technology, Tolosa is one of the first wineries on the Central Coast to

    develop its own iPad app. Tolosa is well known for its exciting social media interactions, inter-

    esting winery blog and innovative winery events. Each bottle of Tolosa wine now has a QR cod

    that can be scanned by smart phones. Once the QR code is scanned, Tolosas website will appe

    on the smart phone and displays a page relating to the bottle of wine that was scanned. The

    consumer can learn everything there is to know about that bottle of wine within a couple ofminutes. Social and interactive media have had a large impact on the wine industry throughou

    the last several years. The attention and use of these types of media by wine enthusiasts grew

    exponentially in 2011.

    To keep ahead of the game, Tolosa launched an iPad app, developed by Jack Dugan of Oran

    Club Media, in January 2012. The interactive program can be downloaded from the app store

    free of charge. The Tolosa Winery iPad app encompasses everything from tasting notes and tec

    nical information for Tolosa wines to information about upcoming events and wine club releas

    Most importantly, the app features a special offer which changes throughout the year. For

    example, the app currently offers a gift certificate for $75 which customers can purchase for on

    $50. These offers are only available through the Tolosa Winery app.

    iPads are used by individuals around the world. Tolosa decided to tap into this market to

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    interact with current customers and to

    attract a group of potential new fans.

    Inside the Tasting Room, located on

    Highway 227 in the Edna Valley,

    Tolosa displays an iPad which

    customers can use to experience theapp. The program is extremely vibrant

    and user friendly. Wine drinkers of all

    backgrounds will have a great time

    exploring the technical notes on the

    wine that is in their glass. Guests can

    take advantage of the special offers

    and plan their next trip to Tolosa

    based on news from the app. iPad users who are

    not able visit the Tasting Room will feel almost as

    if they are there. The app presents beautiful

    photos of Tolosas estate vineyards and an informa-

    tional video about the winery. Undoubtedly, these

    iPad users will long for a glass of Tolosa

    wine after exploring the app. Thankfully,

    the program includes a map which finds

    a retail wine shop or restaurant carrying

    Tolosa wines closest to the user.

    Tolosa Winery is also a partner in theCentral Coast Winery app. This enables

    iPhone users, who do not have an iPad,

    to access a few key features of the Tolosa

    Winery app, including the special offers.

    Tolosa is sure to lead the way in this

    new age marketing tool as other local

    wineries are sure to follow suit. To expe-

    rience this latest technology, use your iPad to

    download the Tolosa Winery app, your iPhone to

    download the Central Coast Winery app, or visit

    the Tolosa Tasting Room and make sure to check

    out the iPad!

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    by Carolyn Turner

    Good food builds good community.Thats the mantra of Thomas Hill Organics,and its one to which owners Joe and DebbieThomas are deeply committed, as they servethe Paso Robles community through boththeir farm and bistro.

    Joe and Debbie met at the Santa Barbara County VintnersFestival, and at the time Joe was teaching art at Santa Clara Univer-sity and Debbie was a key accounts sales manager for Adidas in LosAngeles. They married and were quick to realize their shared love ofgood food and good wine. They dreamed of one day moving to wine

    country, and in 2004 they purchased the perfect home in the easternhills of Paso Robles and began to make that dream into a reality. ThusThomas Hill Farms was born as they planted every last spot of the 10-acre property with 900 fruit and nut trees, a small vineyard of Italianvarietals, and an assortment of raised bed lettuces, herbs and garlic,and seasonal row crops like tomates. Everything is grown organicallyand farm tours are given by Joe by appointment only.

    As the land began to produce, Joe and Debbie developed aCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, where members

    of the community can sign up for a T-Hill Basket that includesassortment of produce straight from their farm to you. The progbegins around May and runs through October. But even with program, Joe and Debbie found themselves with a surplus of frand veggies, and were quick to realize that there were no ot

    farm-to-table restaurants in town. So January 2009, they opened Thomas Organics in downtown Paso Robles.

    Chef Julie Simon was quick to join team, and with her Parisian upbringing California-honed culinary skills, she bringfresh and unexpected explosion of fla

    combinations to the cuisine. The menu changes weekly depend

    on the season and their wine list heralds an amazing line-uplocally produced wine. You may choose to enjoy your meal in thintimate indoor dining room, or outside on their beautiful outdpatio. The whole ambiance is reminiscent of dining at a quaint Eupean caf, surrounded by ivy cascading down brick walls, a gentrickling fountain and an outdoor fireplace.

    If you can make it, Monday nights feature Burgers and Beer, Wednesday nights are Wine Night. But no matter when you vyoull likely be greeted by Debbie as she ushers you to your swhere youll enjoy a truly unique and farm-fresh dining experiethat will make you feel right at home, and leave you dreaming abwhen to make your next visit.

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    Stanger Vineyards, one of the latest boutique and ultra premium

    wineries to grace Paso Robles, actually originated in Lemont, Illinois.Roger and Cheryl Janakus developed their passion for wine after

    visiting Napa and Sonoma and decided to plant two acres of French

    clones an hour and a half away from Lemont in Michigan. After r

    izing that this was not going to be the ideal place to grow quality wgrapes, Roger and Cheryl set their sights on California. In 2000, T

    Janakus purchased Journeys End Ranch on the Westside of P

    Robles.

    Today, Stanger Vineyards produces only about one thousand c

    of luxury wine from ten acres of fruit. Varieties planted include Sy

    Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Stanger Vineya

    focuses on making varietal-specific wines which truly reflect t

    unique micro-climate on the Westside of Paso Robles. The viney

    features coastal climate, fossil soils and 1500 feet of elevation.

    In addition to meticulous vineyard management and artistic w

    making, each Stanger Vineyards bottling is held until the wine is a

    peak before being released to the public. The wines are designa

    library reserve to present this additional aging process. Stanger V

    yards 2007 Tempranillo is a local favorite and received a 90 po

    rating from James Suckling. The 2006 Syrah is an excellent exam

    of a Westside Rhne wine. Bold and spicy with the right amoun

    dark berry fruit, this wine is showing beautifully right now. Stan

    Vineyards wines can be sampled daily in their shared Tasting Ro

    with Poallilo Vineyards. Dont miss the opportunity to taste th

    extremely limited luxury wines!

    Wine Tasting on the

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    Experience award-winning Estate Wines. Stay at Dunning

    Vineyards Guest Villa & enjoy wine country lifestyle!

    RED SOLES WINERY3230 okd rd, P rbopn 11 t 5p dy (805) 226-9898The unique growing region known as the Templeton Gap allows the

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

    conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the per fect terroir for

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

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

    from grapes grown on our own vineyards.

    VENTEUX VINEYARDS1795 l Tb, Tptnopn dy 10 t 5p nd by ppntnt.805-369-0127 www.ntuxnyd.cFrom soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the

    highest level of care in all aspects o f the winemaking process. Ourextremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of balance,

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

    hand-crafted wines in the e legant and inviting tasting room.

    DOCE ROBLES2023 Tw ok D, P rb Dy 10-5:30p805-227-4766 w ww.dcbwny.cThe quality of our fruit is paramount and we have the experience,

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

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

    MONDO CELLARS3260 Ncnt lk D, P rb, Ca 93446805-226-2925 ndc.c

    Hu: sun-Thu, st 116p; F 1110pVisit our tasting room and experience the passion in our bigBordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfast

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

    five miles from downtown Paso Robles shopping and dining. Join us!

    STANGER VINEYARDS7970 vnyd D, P rbopn Dy 12 t 5 nd Fh Fd b dy.805-238-0621 w ww.pnyd.c

    Stanger Vineyards produces estate wines made from grapes

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

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

    that must have been created by the Wine Gods themselves.

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    by Brette Ann Womack

    Proprietor of Clayhouse Wines, Rick Middleton, is the fourth

    generation of an agricultural business family. His passion for the exclu-

    sive, small production wineries in the Napa Valley produced his idea

    for an artisan winery on the Central Coast. Rick works closely with

    winemaker, Blake Kuhn, and vineyard manager, Ben Mello, to

    produce Clayhouses three tiers of wines: the Estate, Vineyard and

    Adobe Series. All of the wines are made in an artfully restored 150-

    year-old adobe structure, from which the name Clayhouse is

    derived.

    There is never a dull moment at Clayhouse Wines. Each month

    Clayhouse features unique events which are detailed on their website,

    www.clayhousewines.com. On the first Saturday of each month, Clay-house presents Wine and The Arts, featuring artists and musicians.

    Walk around to other participating venues as well and make it great

    evening. On Friday, February 4, Paso Robles resident and photogra-

    pher, Donald Walker will be displaying his landscape photographs in

    color, as well as black and white, and much more. Local acou

    guitarist, John Zamora will be here to entertain you with his up

    and playful music. Of course, Clayhouse wine will be available

    tasting and by the glass. Come in and enjoy! Tastings are $5

    waived with bottle purchase.

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    Welcome to

    PASO WINE CENTRE1240 Pk stt P rb805-239-9156 www.pwncnt.csundy 1-7p, Tudy-Thudy 4-9p, Fdy-study 1-9p

    200 local wines, 48 available for tasting

    by the taste, by the glass, buy the bottle

    food, beer, artwork, live music, comfy couches

    CLAYHOUSE WINES849 13th stt, Dwntwn P rb opn dy 11-6p805-238-7055 w ww.CyhuWn.cThe 150-year-old adobe structure, the clay house itself, symbolizes

    these vineyards. Like the adobe, the wines are created from the earth,

    cultivated by hand and nurtured by family traditions. Clayhouse offers

    a selection of exceptional wines for sampling in its downtown

    tasting room, including the popular Adobe Red and White, Malbec,

    and Old Vine Petite Sirah. All are hand-crafted in a refined style that reflects the character of Paso Robles.

    ORCHID HILL WINERY1140 Pn stt, P rbopn dy nn t 6 p..

    805-237-7525 www.chdhwn.cAward-winning wine & cheese pairings available with advance notice

    complemented by the art work of world renowned and local artists.

    Unique hand-made jewelry & craft items, logo merchandise

    PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD1220 Pk stt, P rb

    opn Thudy-mndy nn t 6 p..(805) 286-4028 www.phfynyd.c

    The Parrish Familys historical and viticultural roots run deep in

    Paso Robles & Atascadero. We invite you to taste our amazing,

    award-winning wines and to relax in an environment

    where you will always be treated like family!

    Clayhouse Wines

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    Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle, sloping hills,which define the harbor from the landward side. Three

    piers define the look from the oceanside; two are open

    to the public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out over thewater, and the pier-based restaurants, which alwaysoffer fresh seasonal seafood. Avila is also an activefishing harbor with many fresh fish markets offering live

    crab, and fresh seafood.

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    Barbara County Viognier, a Paso Robles Grenache Blanc and forthose looking for a fun dessert wine a Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

    has was released with his and hers bottles. Scott has done an

    incredible job making wines that are very approachable and the list

    of gold medals and a recent best of class award indicate he is a wine-

    maker to watch.

    Knowing that many people are intimidated by wine, Rebecca has

    gone out of her way to make Alapay Cellars tasting room one

    without the attitude. According to Rebecca, We like to help people

    relax and make learning about wine and wine tasting an entertaining

    and enjoyable experience.

    A visit to the tasting room can give you the sense of a mini vaca-

    tion. The tasting room is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.While you are there be sure to join the wine club to receive the

    winemakers selection of six wines and an Alapay gift twice per year.

    Club members receive wine discounts, complimentary wine tasting,

    invitations to special events and a quarterly newsletter. For more

    information, call (805) 595-2632 or visit www.alapaycellars.com.

    Alapay Cellars Continued from page10

    Owners Scott & Reecca Remenga

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    WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH FEBRUARY 201

    BY CarolYN TUrNer

    When you walk into the Original Roadhouse Grill, youll immedi-

    ately feel at home and comfortable, even if your home does not

    boast a mouth-watering grill menu, full-service saloon, satellite horse

    racing or lets you throw your empty peanut shells on the ground.

    The Original Roadhouse Grill in Santa Maria opened in May 2000

    as part of an American Family Steakhouse concept developed by Los

    Angeles-based brothers and restaurant entrepreneurs, Larry and

    Ralph Cimmarusti. Their goal was to create a restaurant known for a

    casual, fun, family atmosphere and hearty meals. To date, there areeleven Roadhouse Grills throughout California and Oregon.

    The Original Roadhouse Grill prides themselves on an extensive

    menu that features favorites such as slow-roasted bourbon tri-tip,

    fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and hand-cut steaks from high-

    quality USDA beef from Washington state. All steaks are grilled over

    mesquite wood and are generously seasoned with a special blend of

    spices.

    All of our steaks are freshly hand-cut daily in-house to ensure

    the highest quality, said Vice President of Operations, Linda Bryant.

    We also grind all our own burgers from our steak trim, so theyre

    actual steak burgers.

    There are also several steak alternatives including (but not limited

    to), Whiskey River salmon, BBQ chicken, turkey and veggie burgers,

    and an entire menu section dedicated to bison steaks, ribs, meatloaf

    and burgers.

    While you wait for your entres, all guests are served freshly

    baked yeast rolls served with homemade honey butter. Also make

    sure you try the extremely popular and unique Texas Egg Roll appe-

    tizer cream cheese and jalapeo-filled wontons served with

    jalapeo jelly, and the featured mini-desserts are a must, served in

    small mason canning jars for only $1.99 each.

    The Original Roadhouse Grill offers a range of choices for diners

    of all ages and appetites, with a section of the menu called a little

    less dinner for smaller portioned meals under $11.99, more than

    menu items under $10, and children eat free every Tuesday night

    There is also the Grillmasters Program, where diners can join onli

    and immediately receive a $10 off coupon for enrolling, as well as

    specials and discounts that are good at all Original Roadhouse Gr

    locations.

    For those diners over 21, the saloon features specialty cocktails

    served in Mason jars and a selection of twelve draught beers from

    local breweries such as Firestone Brewery, as well as their signatur

    Peanut Tap Handle beers. Happy hour features a selection of fooditems for $5 everyday from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, a

    from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

    This past October also brought a new and exciting addition,

    completely unique to the Santa Maria location. The California Ho

    Racing Board approved Original Roadhouse Grill as an Off-Track

    betting facility to replace the former location housed at the county

    fairgrounds, said Bryant.

    From Wednesday through Sunday, racing fans can enjoy the n

    Official California Wagering Facility in a separate bar dining and

    patio area. More than 26 televisions will show horse races from

    around the world.

    Our goal is to provide an exciting and comfortable environme

    for horse racing enthusiasts while retaining ample room in the

    restaurant for our bar and dining guests who have no interest in t

    sport, said owner, Larry Cimmarusti. We have always considered

    our restaurant to be a casual family friendly environment and we

    confident that watching horses race can be exciting entertainment

    even without the wagering component.

    The Original Roadhouse Grill is located at 1423 South Bradley

    Road in Santa Maria. They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m

    Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and

    Saturday. For more information about upcoming specials and eve

    visit www.originalroadhousegrill.com or call (805) 614-0586.

    ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE GRILL

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    For three generations the Coghlan family has earned high estee

    in their jewelry business. In 2009, Eric and Samantha Coghlan

    turned their discerning eyes to production of ultra-premium wine

    from the unique and distinguished appellations of the Santa Ynez

    Valley.

    Eric and Samantha source Pinot Noir grapes from acclaimed,

    single vineyards in the St. Rita Hills appellation, as well as Bordeau

    and Rhne-variety grapes from their own estate, which is in the

    process of becoming organically certified. Their rigorous vineyard

    sourcing from quintessential wine-growing regions is the basis of

    their flavorful and complex wines.

    The new year brings with it a lot of excitement for the Coghlan

    This year will be their first harvest from the newest portion of the

    vineyard, which has been planted to Grenache Blanc, Grenache, CFranc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. They are excited about how the n

    varieties on their vineyard will transform their current estate port-

    folio of wines. Eric is particularly enthusiastic about their newest

    planting of Grenache, which they chose to plant in the old world

    style of head trained. They are also extremely passionate about the

    metamorphosis to farming organically and hope to become certifie

    soon.

    Eric and Samanthas first estate Cabernet will be bottled this ye

    along with a fun venture into the dessert wines, a Cabernet Port.

    With the Coghlans unique take on all aspects of both the jewelry

    and wine that they make, expect nothing less than a big surprise.

    Coghlan Vineyard & Jewelers

    LOS OLIVOWine Tasting in

    SPECIALIZING INSANTA BARBARA &

    CENTRAL COAST

    PINOT NOIRS

    2905 GRAND AVE

    LOS OLIVOS

    805-688-7406

    thelosolivostastingroom.com

    Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

    2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

    888-938-7310

    www.byronwines.com

    No appointment necessary.

    Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.

    Vineyard Crafted Wines

    VINEYARDS

    Open daily 11-5,2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

    (805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com

    1711 Alamo Pintado Rd.Open Daily from 10am-5pm

    www.lincourtwines.com 805-688-8554

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    LOS OLIVOS

    QUP Tasting Roomfeaturing the wines of:

    QUP VERDAD ETHAN

    2963 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos(805) 686-4200

    Open Daily, 11-5

    They have plans to bottle a wine this year that will be a rare gem in

    the valley. Though they have tight lips about the specific details, Eric

    says, As we do with all gems in our jewelry designs we pick rare

    elements and search for a unique way to present them for one to

    enjoy.

    Coghlan Vineyard and Jewelers is open daily from 11 a.m. to

    5 p.m. and is located at 2366 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos.

    For more information, call (805) 686-2395, visit visit the website at

    www.CoghlanVineyard.com or email [email protected] TO SCA

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    Lions Peak Estate is located in the rolling

    hills of Californias Central Coast where the

    fog and afternoon breezes provide ideal

    growing conditions for the ripening grapes.

    The vineyard is renowned for a terrior that

    produces top quality grapes and some of the

    finest wines in the world.

    Lions Peaks family goal has been to

    produce exceptionally fine boutique wines.

    Owner and winemaker, Jennifer Arant, has

    personally been involved in the vineyard, the

    winery and the tasting room. As an added

    feature to have extensive knowledge of theworld of wine, she has traveled to many of the

    great wine regions of the world; was

    mentored by Robert Lawrence Balzer (35-year

    food-and-wine critic for the L.A. Times);

    attended UC Davis and CalPoly and has

    repeatedly won recognition for her wines.

    From these diverse experiences, Jennifer

    has created a portfolio of wines of unusual

    depth, range and character. Every wine tells

    a different story to the palette and every label

    tells a story to the imagination. The pride of

    Lions Peak is their wonderful world of

    Bordeaux, Rhne and speciality wines,

    which they haved produced in small, hand-

    crafted lots.

    Service to clients is their highest priority,

    and the dedication of the Lions Peak family is

    to have you taste the diverse selection ofboutique wines and become educated in the

    world of Bordeaux and Rhne wines. For

    them, the highest quality wines require well-

    contoured land, rich soil, carefully-main-

    tained vines, properly-ripened fruit and

    conscientious follow-through.

    Lions Peak Estate Vineyard, planted in the

    early 70s, produces renowned Bordeaux

    wines which have received gold medals and

    best-of-class accolades. They have developed

    a wine portfolio which wine tasters recognize.

    The Central Coast of California offers LionsPeak the opportunity to create wines of diver-

    sity with the regions endless range of growing

    conditions. As a result, the wines stand firm

    on their own merit and receive recognition

    their outstanding craftsmanship.

    The tasting room was established in 20

    and is one of the pioneer tasting rooms

    Santa Ynez Valley. Come relax with them

    indulge yourself in a personal wine tasexperience at the tasting room in the hist

    village of Solvang, located at 1659 Cop

    hagen, Suite A; open Monday throu

    Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fri

    through Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    Celebrate Valentines Day with Lions P

    from February 10 through 14. There will

    live music on Saturday, February 11.

    February 14, treat your sweetheart to a w

    and chocolate pairing with a red rose, com

    ments of Lions Peak. And, dont miss the w

    and cheese pairing with a touch of Irishcelebration of St. Patricks Day on March

    For more information, visit the website

    www.lionspeakwine.com.

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    Wine Tasting inS O L V A N G

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    Palmina is all about a philosophy thatbrings people back to the table to

    sustain themselves with good wine and

    food, conversation and a small respite

    from the hustle and bustle of todays

    world. Palminas part in this philosophy

    is to craft wines that are a key part of

    that equation; to provide wines that can

    be enjoyed everyday and that comple-

    ment and enhance a wide range of food

    styles. Owner/winemaker Steve Clifton lives by this philosophy in his

    effort to vinify the wines of Palmina. We produce solely Italian vari-

    etals from Santa Barbara County, California. We found that the climateand soil types in our own Santa Barbara County are similar to those in

    our adopted Northern Italy. Another parallel is that Santa Barbara

    County features a unique transverse mountain range, running from

    east to west that funnels oceanic influence into the valleys. The

    Alaskan current runs along the Pacific coastline until Point Concep-

    cion where it juts in and pushes the cold air into the valley. Morning

    maritime fog rolls in slowly and finally meets the warm desert air

    flowing from the east and the Los Padres National Forest.

    These unique areas of microclimates Piemonte, Friuli and Santa

    Barbara County feature cold air pushing warm air to create growing

    conditions that provide enough sunlight to help fully develop fruit

    flavors, and cool night temperatures that maintain the grapes natural

    acidity levels, and which allow Steve to create food wines with a

    balance of fruit, tannin and acid.

    Visit the tasting room in the renowned Lompoc Wine Ghetto,

    where you can experience Palmina wines for yourself featuring the

    world-class Nebbiolo, grown at unique microclimates located around

    Santa Barbara County.

    Palminas tasting room is at 1520 E. Chestnut Court, Lompoc and

    is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from

    11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. For more information, call

    (805) 735-2030 or go to www.palminawines.com.

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    ARCADIAN1515-B et Chtnut anu, lpc | opn dy 11-5p805-737-3900, www.cdnwny.cInspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davis

    has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in Cali-

    fornia's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods

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

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

    EVENING LAND VINEYARDS1712-C indut Wy, lpc805-736-9656, www.nngndnyd.c

    Fdy-sundy 11-5p, by ppntntF th nyd f Bugundy, t ac' wt ct;tt Pnt N & Chdnny f Ct d'o, st. rt H,sn Ct nd th Wtt vy. Jn u.

    JALAMA WINES308 Nth 9th st, C, lpc805-735-8937, www.jwn.cFdy-sundy 12-5p, by ppntntWinemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah

    from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

    LA VIE VINEYARDS308 N. 9th stt, Unt D, lpc, 805-291-2111, www.nyd.c

    opn Fdy-study 11-5p(h) by ppt.Mention this ad for 2 for 1 tastingSmall-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late harvest

    Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample

    rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers!

    LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM1591 e. Chtnut anu, lpc805-742-0478, www.lngWnCpny.copn Fdy thugh sundy 12-5pWere a small winer y that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

    and whatever else strikes our fancy : )

    PALMINA1520 et Chtnut Cut, lpc

    Thudy-study 11-5p, sundy-mndy 11-4p805-735-2030, www.pnwn.cPalmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and

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

    SAMSARA1500 et Chtnut Cut, Unt a, lpc805-588-6980, ww w.wn.copn Fdy-sundy, 11-4p nd mndy-Thudy by ppntntCome taste Chad Melvilles extremely small production of Santa Rita Hills

    Pinot Noirs and Syrah's, all hand-crafted and made with the ultimate

    respect to mother nature.

    TRANSCENDENCE313 N. F. stt, lpc

    805-689-5258, www.tncndwn.cFdy-sundy 11-4p. $10 Ttng FLife happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,

    celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,

    end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence cele-

    brates the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.

    ZOTOVICH CELLARS1500 et Chtnut Cut, sut D; lpc805-736-1600, ww w.tchc.cThudy-sundy 10-5p

    A family owned and operated boutique winery.

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

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

    Welcome to the

    La Vie Vineyards

    LOMPOC WINETRAILPalmina

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    Corks n Crowns has become one of the most popular wine tasting

    rooms in Santa Barbara. This unique tasting room in the heart of theFunk Zone offers Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Big Napa Cabs and

    Craft Brews, all available by the taste, glass or bottle.

    Open for almost a year now, Corks n Crowns has been a destina-

    tion tasting spot in Santa Barbaras urban wine tasting area. On a

    sunny day guests are on the deck, enjoying ocean views, picnic

    lunches, and great wine and beer. On a rainy day they are inside, next

    to the fireplace.

    The unique tasting flights give each customer three different glasses

    of wine to compare and contrast, fitting the individuals wine style and

    price points. On Sundays, Corks n Crowns offers an additional

    Sparkling Wine Flight for $10. You can complement your wine tasting

    with three specially paired gourmet cupcakes, prepared by Sugar CatStudios, a Cupcake Wars Champion.

    During any given day Corks n Crowns offers three wines either in

    the $20, $50, $100 ranges or even all Pinot Noir if you like! CorkCrowns also offers a special tasting of three wines from elsewher

    the world. This months selection is from Spain.

    The tastings range from $6 a flight to $18 for the 94+ point-ra

    Napa Cabs. Each tasting is equivalent to a glass of wine. Highly ra

    wines by the glass or bottle cannot be found for those prices anywh

    in Santa Barbara. Corks n Crowns also teams up with a few rest

    rants, offering free corkage to their customers. Some of the restaura

    are SeaGrass, Fishouse, Jane, Paradise Caf and Emilios.

    Every month Corks n Crowns changes its wine and beer se

    tions, giving the customer a new experience every time they visit.

    those that love the selections, Corks n Crowns offers a Wine C

    with the same wines that are being tasted. Members can taste commentary wine or beer with their friends and family.

    The most diverse tasting room and wine club in Santa Barbara

    definitely set a new mark for tasting and wine selections in Sa

    Barbara. Corks n Crowns is a must stop tasting room

    SANTA BARBARAWine Tasting in

    Corks and Crowns Big Cabs and Craft Brews

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    MARCH 11

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    Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

    Fh n pduc, cft & ucn, 3-6p, 800-231-0592

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    ONGOING FRIDAYS

    Friday Fun Nites at Rio Seco

    muc nd xtndd wn ttng. mb, fy-fndy nng gd fd, fn wn, gt uc nd fun pp u ng.$10/BBQ tckt, und 12/f. rsvP, 805-237-8884

    ONGOING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

    Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine-Train Excursio

    Th xcun ncud tp up th Cut Gd t P rb n atk' stght, cpnty wn ttng, ght unch nck, hty nd pbu tp dwn t sn lu obp. Wnt excun bgn nd nd t angWny n th htc suthn Pcfc Dpt nxt t th P rb atsttn. Futu xcun (ft Dyght sng) w gnt n sn lu obnd ncud tp t th wn. $49 f dut/$39 f chdn und 15805-773-4173, www.ccf.c

    FEBRUARY 1

    Niner Winery Dinner at Roberts

    RestaurantJn own P nd Dck Nn nd Wnk and C f wndfu nng f fn wn nd fn fd t rbt' rtunt n dtwn P rb. Chf ryn swthut h ppd dctb 5-cunu, pd wth Nn wn, tht tuy fh ppch t cc acn cun. 6:30-9:30p. 805-226-5556, www.nnwn.c

    SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

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    FEBRUARY 2012 WINE COUNTRY THIS MONT

    FEBRUARY 1-29

    Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellarsstn s Nku unqu Cfn tt wh k t xpntwth unuu d nd tchnqu. Th hw, cd C f Wn,wdpy wk ung d wn du. F, 10-5p.

    805-238-0725, www.ctc.c

    FEBRUARY 11

    Knights of Columbus Benefit

    Concert at Castoro CellarsC ut nd njy n nng f gt uc nd uppt fn gntn!snp Jckn nd th Knck n Wd Py ct th wn und, fh,ngtc bnd f Bug, acn, su nd od T uc. 7p, $22.805-238-0725, w ww.ctc.c.

    FEBRUARY 11

    Black Tie Valentines in the Caves at

    Eberle Wineryeb Wny wc Chf lnd Cut nd th t f h snt Yntunt, Ttt Gpp. Chf Cut pc n itn gn fd.$150/pp/$120 C Cub b. rsvP 805-238-9607,www.bwny.c.

    FEBRUARY 11Valentines Dinner at

    Calcareous VineyardWn nd dn wth yu wtht f vntn' wknd. enjy dcdntfu cu pd wth fbuu wn. 6:30p, $ 90pp/$70 Wn Cub.rsvP, 805-239-0289, w ww.ccu.c

    FEBRUARY 11

    Farmer's Market to Table with Chef

    Maegen Loring & Niner WinesJn Nn nd Chf mgn lng f th Nn Ct thy juny t thTptn F mkt. Chf mgn lng w wk yu thugh thkt nd tch yu hw t hnd-pck th bt c pduc. aftwd,pnd th t f th nng n hnd-n Ckng C nd t dwn t nntt fy-ty . 9, $110pp, ClUB 9 nd ClUB 9 onyx dcuntppy. rsvP, 805.239.2233 xt 11, ww w.nnwn.c

    FEBRUARY 11

    Opolo Valentines Day Winemakers Dinner

    Jn op f dcu utp cu pd wth op wn. Gt uc, dncng nd ng fun! 6:30-9p. $110/$90 nn-b, pc td. 805-238-9593, www.p.c

    FEBRUARY 11

    Sax in the Vineyard with Edward Sellers

    Thy w pd utc pcnc, btt f wn, tw g, bnkt ndth nyd. st thugh th nyd t fnd th pfct ctn f yuntc unch. Th und f s ctt ldd sxphn w wft thugh thn nd nd yu. $65/$55 cub b.rsvP, 805-239-8915, w ww.dwd.c

    FEBRUARY 14

    Un Noche de Amor, Valentine's

    Dinner at Robert Hall Wineryspnd vntn' wth pnh nng f . Tp nd fnc dncng.7-10p. $95/$85 f b. 805-239-1616x24, www.bthwny.c

    FEBRUARY 18-19

    Zoo to You Wine SafariJn th Hghwy 46 Wt Wn f Wn sf. Wth yu tckt yu wc f ttng t ny f th 14 ptcptng wn nd t wth wdn t ch wny. $21.99pp ($20 f y tckt gng t z t Yu!).www.bwnpptckt.c

    FEBRUARY 19

    2012 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience at Wind-

    fall Farms

    Jn th 45+ b f th P rb Chpt f th rhn rng f dy n P rb Wn Cunty wth f ac dng pduc frhn t. Th fun-fd nd nftn-ch dy w ncud rhnentsn, vntnlunch, Gnd Ttng nd snt auctn.10:30-4p, $75/$25 f jut th Gnd Ttng, www.hnng.g.

    FEBRUARY 25

    Take Flight at Pianetta Winery

    enjy td by ctn pd wth 5 ctd cu. enjy n tnfd nng & gut pk n u b . 3-6p. $75 p pn/$65b. 805-226-4005, w ww.pnttwny.c

    FEBRUARY 26Bistro Concert: Steve Williams at

    Castoro Cellarsst d wd ng f cc ck nd bd n h wn th, w-hnd ty nd pu t ff w tht yu y k h n btt thn thgn! Bng unch, gb btt f D Fn Wn nd njy w ft-nn f c-wth fun! F, 1-4p. 805-238-0725,www.ctc.c.

    MARCH 1 - APRIL 30

    Art Show at Castoro Cellarsexpnt ntu pnt m Cghn h unqu ntpttn f thtdtn ubjct f ntu pntng. H f th nd, nd nw hcnnctn t th gnfcnt buty f Cfn, xpd thugh hngtc, c-fd pntng. 805-238-0725, www.ctc.c.

    MARCH 3

    Indoor Concert at Castoro CellarssloFk nd Ct C pnt nght f d nd nnt fk bnjwth ucn Jy stn. Jy' uc cn bt b dcbd "wht thfutu f th bnj k k." $20, 7:30p. 805-238-0725, www.ctc-.c

    MARCH 10

    Spring Brunch 101 with Chef Andre

    Averseng & Niner Winesln hw t pch th pfct gg, pp dcu hnd uc, cftth pfct fut cp, cnby cn, cb ck nd ccpnyng n uc. aftwd, yu w djun f td t h n yufhy ppd bunch t. $65pp, ClUB 9 nd ClUB 9 onyx dcunt ppy,11-2p. rsvP, 805.239.2233 xt 11, ww w.nnwn.c

    PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

    ONGOING SUNDAYS

    Shell Beach Farmers Market

    Ftung pduct uch fh pduc, fw, j, dd fut, tnng, gwn by c f. a ty f th pduct, ncudng fyfun. 9-1p, Dnu C Pk, [email protected]

    ONGOING

    Complimentary Limousine Service

    with Pismo Beach Winery

    Th cpnty un c nt th nd f dgntdd. rx nd t n ty n yu wn ttng xcun t P BchWny. mut b t t 21 y d, w ppxty n hu.lun ny t f yu t t th wny nd bck.F, 805-773-9463, w ww.pbchwny.c

    MARCH 25

    Pacific Breeze Concert at the Dinosaur Caves

    F, 1p-4p, 805-773-7063, www.cccfn.c

    SAN LUIS OBISPO

    ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

    Master the Art of Wine and Cheeseat Tolosa WineryFu ch d ung ny tn nd/ ftd pduct. Wn pd wth ch ch, utng th pncp f bnc nd hny.11-4p, rsvP, 805-782-0500, www.twny.c

    ONGOING

    Hearst Castle Tours

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