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SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTI
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FOLEY WINEESTATESPAGE 16
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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ONGOING
North County Farmers Market
Fh fut, fw & gtb, 805-748-1109
atcd: Wd, 3-6 p P rb: Tu, 3-6 p Bywd/l o: mn, 2-4:30 p Tptn: st, 9-12:30p
ONGOING
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
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ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub
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ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
st 12-3p, sun 1-4p, 805-473-5077, www.ygndg.g
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers Market
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805-473-2250, ww w.ygndg.g
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!
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ONGOING
Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers
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Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers
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$2.50 ff ny wn by th g! 805-481-9463, www.phnt.c
FEBRUARY 11
Valentines Dinner at Laetitia Vine-
yard & WineryDnn ctd by Tw Ck Ctng nd ftung ltt wn. 6:30-9p,$90pp/$75 wn cub. 805-474-7641, www.ttwn.c
MARCH 11
Chef Demo Food & Wine Pairing at
Laetitia Vineyard & WineryJn ltt f fd dnttn nd wn png ftung c chf
nd ltt, Bnwd, Nd wn. 805-474-7641 , www.ttwn.cAVILA BEACH
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' Market
on th Pnd Fh pduc, c fd, fd bth & fy fun.
4-8p, 805-602-8266 rny dy pcy: if t' nng t 2p n a th dy f
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ONGOING
Avila Beach Sea Life Center
805-595-7280, www.tbch.c
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CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
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nd cn wth th tt. opn t t 8p, 805-772-9955, by.gONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay
Fh n pduc, cft & ucn, 3-6p, 800-231-0592
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners at Hoppes
Jn Chf B Hpp h cbt h pn f fd nd wn wth Wn-k Dnn ftung Cfn' bt wn pduc nd Chf Hpp'pnd ckng c ftung butfu cbntn f c ndxtc fd. 805-995-1006, www.hppbt.c
FEBRUARY 12
In Love with Cayucos Celebration: Sweet on Cayucos
C t n c c c, ftung c c nd th tng f thCyuc Cndy Cunt, cff nd t f Ky' ep nd Dt.Yu' njy th ntgc uc f Buc Bck nd J Cny, g, ff,p nd fun. Cyuc vt H, 1 2-5p, www.cyucchb.c.
MARCH 10-11Cayucos Sea Glass Festival
Cyuc Chb f Cc htng th xctng nt f gnthut, cftpp nd tt. vnd f und th ntn w bng nd dpyng th g tu nd ctn. a, pc yubd t th nt uctn t wn gt p. st 10-5p, sun 10-4p, Cyuc vt H, $ 3, www.cycucchb.c.
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Pinot Noir Blending Seminarat Wild Horse WineryTptn ln th t f bndng wn. expnc ft hnd wht bng wnk but. sp Pnt N f th Cnt Ct ava ndn wht t tuy n. ech ptcpnt ct th wn bnd t tkh. $50, $35/wn cub. By ppntnt 11 2p, lt 10rsvP, 805-434-2541 xt. 15, [email protected]
ONGOING TUESDAYSIndulge Level 4 Winery FeatureDwntwn P rb a dffnt wny ch wk. a wn w bb by th g wth cfuy pd p. 6-9p, 805-237-2111
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Thomas Hill Organics Winemaker Dinner
Th H ognc p up wth c wny t hwc th bt ff th Cnt Ct. enjy dcu fd pd wth fnttc wn.805-226-5888, www.thhgnc.c
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Patio Food Pairings at Opolo VineyardsJn th n th pt y study nd sundy f dcu gut pf th wd bunng n, f op' gntu Cpcc ndwch, pd wth xcnt op wn. Ch!12-4p, $16 - $18/pp, 805-238-9593, www.p.c
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tours & Tastings at Eberle WineryviP Ttng by ppntnt, $25. Cpnty c tu y h f hu805-238-9607, www.bwny.c
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Free Cooking Showat Idlers Hospitality CateringFd p, wn & nttnnt ftung wn nd pc gut5:30p, 805-238-7979, www.hpttyctng.nt
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Down at Hearthstoneenjy uc nd ght ppt. Dffnt ucn py nd th BBQ w b t.Wnk Pu h fd nd wn png h cnnt wt t h yutt! Cng nt twn f th wknd, tp by bf dnn, f yu cc njy yuf ft ng wk wk! Th wk pf & pptt 805-238-2544, www.fcbk.c/HthtnWn
FIRST SATURDAY
Wine & the ArtsJn 6 wn nd 4 t g n dwntwn wn nd t wk. ech ftu nw tt wth uc. lght ppt, wn by th g nd ttng b. 5-7p, 805-237-9009, www.tnfynyd.c
EVERY OTHER SATURDAYLive Music at Vina RoblesThy nt yu t w dwn f yu wk, t bck nd njy u wh ng wd-wnnng vn rb wn. muc cpnt1-4p, N rsvP ncy. Wn f puch & ttng b.805-227-4812, www.nb.c
MOST SATURDAYS
First Crush Paso Wine 101Ft Cuh Wn Wkhp t s H a fun nd nft ntdut P rb wn cunty, t wn, hw thy' d nd hw t ttth. incud wny nd nyd tu, b ttng, ductn ttnd cpnty s H & Tj ttng. 11-1p$25, $20/Cuh b, rsvP, 877- 82-CrUsH, www.ftcuhwnkng
ONGOING 3RD SUNDAYS
Funday Sunday at Silver Horse WineJn th f p d by th cuny tntd s H & Tjl uc, pctcu wn & jut gd t! 4-7pwww.h.c, 805-467-9463
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Live Music at Sculpterra
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ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night
BBQ, b, wn & d b f puch. Bng yu wn ch, gwc. 6-9p, f, stckd stn C, P rb, 805-238-7872
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Cctn f ty cft, F & st 10-4p, sun 12-4p805-238-9317, ww w.wbd.g
ONGOING
15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar
Tptn, 805-434-1554 Wdndy: Hppy Hu, $3 g f wn & b, 5-7p Thudy: spnh Tp Nt, ch tp $2, 5-7p Fdy: oyt B, Chpgn, Bubb g! od ut b n by 7p
ONGOING
Go Ballooning
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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
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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
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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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