Central Coast – May 2012
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SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTI
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PEAR VALLEY WINERY PAGE 10
ROBERT HALL WINERY PAGE 12
NINER WINE ESTATES PAGE 16
HALTER RANCH VINEYARD PAGE 18
PEACHY CANYON PAGE 20
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J.LOHR
PASO ROBLES WINE CENTER
6169 Airport Road (off Hwy 46 East)805.239.8900
TASTING DAILY 10AM 5PM
Friday, May 18
Beach Party BBQ6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Surfsides Splash Caf delivers a beach-style barbecue.Nosh on Chicken & Shrimp kabobs, sample their
famous clam chowder and more! Includes your
choice of Riverstone Chardonnay, Los Osos Merlot
or Seven Oaks Cabernet (375 ml size).
Music by Jim Sweetwater Trio.
$55/person $45/Wine Club
Reservations required
Sunday, May 20
Buffet Brunch10:30 am-12:00 pm
Cahoots Catering creates a
made-to-order Omelet Bar,
Tomato, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Strata,
Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
and more. J. Lohr wines included.
$45/person $35/Wine Club
Reservations required
Call the J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center
805.239.8900 or email [email protected]
for reservations
J. Lohr Vineyards & WinesWine Festival Events
What's New?
Try our latest releases of the
exclusive* J. Lohr Gesturewines
now avaliable, the 2011 vintage of
Grenache Ros and Viognier!
*available only in our Wine Centers and at jlohr.com
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Poker & PizzaMay 20th, 2-5 pm
$18/person - Free for Cavern Club Members
Enjoy Cahoots Gourmet PizzaTry your hand at the poker tables
Win Hall Bucks for tasting room purchases
Reservations Required:[email protected] or 805.239.1616 ext. 24
Tasting Room Open Daily 10am - 6pm3443 Mill Road (o Hwy 46East), Paso Robles
RobertHallWinery.com
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M A Y 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 5 V O L U M E 5
ON THE COVER
Eberle Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IN WINE COUNTRY
Wine Country Dining: Mamas Meatball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-43
PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WESTSIDE PASO ROBLES Red Soles Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AVILA BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
LOMPOC WINERIES MAP Evening Land Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Qup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35SOLVANG WINERIES Sort This Out Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP Deep Sea Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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EBERLE WINERY
ON THE COVER
Perched on a hilltop surrounded by 60-acres of estate vineyard la
Eberle Winery is one of the most popular stops during a wine tasting
adventure in Paso Robles. In addition to the spacious tasting room w
a large gift shop and complimentary wine tasting, the facility also
includes underground caves, an expansive vineyard deck, bocce ball
courts, the Wild Boar event room with commercial kitchen and ple
of places to have a picnic lunch while enjoying the vineyard views.
Inside the tasting room guests have the opportunity to taste theEberle wines that continue to be top award winners. Made from esta
grapes, Gary Eberle and winemaker Ben Mayo handcraft each of the
wines for the 27,000 case production. On the tasting list you will fin
Chardonnay, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
Zinfandel, Sangiovese and Barbera. There are also a few delicious
blends including Cotes-du-Robles Blanc, Full Boar Red and Cot
du-Robles. Gary is known to be a Cabernet man so when he and hi
wife Marcy got together to make a limited production Cabernet nam
Love & Kisses you know you are in for a treat. A small amount of t
2007 Love & Kisses is still available.
EBERLE WINERY
opn Diy 10 .m. t 6 p.m.3810 Hwy 46 et, P rb, Ca
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If you are a Zinfandel fan, Eberle is still making some big ones
and you should try the 2008 Steinbeck/Wine-Bush Zinfandel. The
list of awards for this wine is lengthy and includes a Best of Class
and five gold medals. There are plenty of other wines available for
the non-Zin drinkers including the 2008 Ctes-du-Rbles and the
just released 2011 Viognier.
Although Eberle has grown in production over the years, the
winery still has a warmth and family feel. On most visits to the
tasting room you will find the Eberle standard poodles, Cabernet
and Roussanne, wandering the tasting room for a little well deserved
attention. Eberle welcomes families and four-legged friends for an
enjoyable experience.
Sixty-five is a very special number to Gary Eberle and no, it is
not his old football number. This year, when the Top 100 Most
Influential People in the U.S. Wine Industry list was published,
Gary was surprised to find himself on the list and in position 65. He
earned that position by his tireless promotion of the Paso Robles
wine region. Gary purchased raw land in Paso Robles, planted a
vineyard, built one of the first commercial wineries and proceeded todeliver wines that consistently win top awards.
Some refer to Gary as the grandfather of Paso Robles wine,
others as the godfather and some as one of the early pioneers.
Regardless of the title given to him, he is the owner of the longest
continuously run, privately owned winery in the Paso Robles AVA.
Over the course of the past 33 years he has introduced Syrah to the
US, he has won the most wines of any winery in the county, was
recently named Winery of the Year by the 2011 Sommelier
Challenge, has been a major champion and spokesperson for Paso
Robles wine and he is still going strong. I came to Paso knowing it
would be the next great wine region. The area had the ideal climate
and soils to grow many different grape varietals and a rustic charm
that drew me to the area. I could not have predicted all the
wonderful things that have happened the past 33 years and I am
honored to be acknowledged for my promotion of the area. I just
cant wait to see what happens next.
While there always seems to be something new going on at
Eberle Winery, there are a few things you can count on never
changing. The winery has always offered complimentary tasting and
plans to continue with that tradition. Hospitality is front and center
in the tasting room and the staff is always willing to take people on a
tour of the wine caves and share many of the Eberle stories. If a
bottle of Eberle wine has a varietal listed on the label you can be surethat it is 100% made from that varietal and all grapes are sourced in
Paso Robles from mostly estate grown fruit. The winery is also
committed to producing quality wines at affordable prices for
everyday drinking. And the other thing you can count on is that if
there is a reason for a BBQ, Gary will be more than happy to show
off his skills behind the grill.
Check the winerys website for other great events held throughout
the year. Almost every month there is either a winemakers dinner or
a BBQ. Dont forget to stop and say hello to the winerys Standard
Poodles on your next visit.
5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, CA [email protected] | 805-688-3940
Big Toms Backyard BBQ will be availablefor purchase on site.
*Picnics O.K. No outside alcohol.
April 20 -Jimi Nelson Band -Vintners Festival Kick Off
May 25 - Brant Vogel Band - Memorial Day Weekend Kick Off
June 1 -Just Dave Band -First Fridays at Firestone
July 6 - Do No Harm - First Fridays at Firestone
August 3 - Vineyard Birds - First Fridays at Firestone
August 31 - The Grasshoppers - Labor Day Weekend Kick Off
September 7 - Valley Road Band - First Fridays at Firestone
October 5 -Burning James and the Funky Flames - First Fridays at Firestone
October 12 - BoneDogs - Harvest Festival Kick Off
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PEAR VALLEY WINERYLiving the DreamBy lisa PreTTy
When Tom Maas finished serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s, he ended his to
in Germany. The Army base was located on a hillside surrounded by grapevines. H
enjoyed the picturesque views and vowed that someday he would live on his own
hilltop vineyard.
Back in the USA, Tom grew a successful road construction company in Orange
County. When he decided it was time to pursue his dream, he left his son in charg
the business and, along with his wife Kathleen, purchased a 20-acre property in th
Paso Robles AVA on the west side of Highway 101 in San Miguel. The property, on
a pear orchard, was the perfect location to plant vines and build a home.
Planting 20 acres of grape vines was not enough for Tom. His dream of simply
having a hilltop vineyard grew to wanting to produce premium wine. He purchaseadditional land, planted more vines and built a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-ar
energy-efficient winery on Union Road in Paso Robles. Today, Pear Valley vineyard
total 113 acres of premium grapes including more than 20 different varieties. The
vineyards are operated with sustainable farming practices to ensure that the best fr
possible will still be grown there when the Maas grandchildren operate the farm.
The Maases dedication to the land, passion for producing the best wine possibl
and strategic approach to growth has resulted in an ideal environment for winemak
Jared Lee. With three estate vineyards offering diverse soil and climates we are ab
maximize the potential of each individual varietal. Blending from the large array of
varietals I am able to craft and create wines of distinction. I share the owners
PEAR VALLEY WINERY
4900 Unin rd, P rb(805) 237-2861 | pvy.cm
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philosophy of growing the brand slowly while offering high quality
wines at an exceptional value.
In addition to the varieties typically found in Paso Robles such as
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and
Syrah, Pear Valley has several lesser known and unique ones
including Aglianico, Albarino, Charbono, Grenache Blanc and Chenin
Blanc. Several of the Portuguese varieties have been planted as well
and will be used in the wineries solera Port program. The family of
wines will continue to grow with several of the varietals producing
fruit for the first time this vintage.
With a belief that all things in life are better when shared, when
the winery was built three years ago, a 5,000-square-foot tasting room
complete with kitchen and event facilities was also constructed. Ideal
for weddings, concerts and parties, the facility offers both indoor and
outdoor venues with spectacular views. The tasting room is open
daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visitors are welcome to enjoy the
picnic areas. Sipping a glass of wine while relaxing on the swingoverlooking the vineyards is a perfect way to see why Tom worked so
hard to make his dream come true.
Owning and operating a vineyard and winery is a lot of hard
work. Kathleen laughs when she tells the story. I think back to
when Tom first told me his plan to not only have the vineyards but
to also build a winery. I clearly remember him saying Dont worry,
you wont have to do a thing. The couple has been hands-on in
every aspect of the business and, needless to say, Kathleen enjoys
reminding Tom of his promise. Although it is very different from
their earlier careers, the skill sets they brought with them to the
venture aided them in their success. Kathleen owned an insurance
agency prior to the winery and her skills came in handy to help deal
with the mounts of paperwork, compliance and business
management issues. Toms construction background enabled them to
design and build the winery and tasting room with greater ease than
most people tackling a project of that size.
Tom is indeed living his dream. I love to work outdoors and can
enjoy the pretty views with the surround countryside from my winery
and home. I always find something new to build and manage to have a
lot of fun. Some days I will spend the entire day out in the vineyards
on one of the tractors. His current project is a new outdoor kitchen
complete with pizza burning oven and Santa Maria-style BBQ.
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By lisa PreTTy
Developing a consistent, distinctive wine style takes many years.
In 2001, when Robert Hall was first introduced to Don Brady by a
mutual acquaintance, the two men walked the vineyards to discuss
their vision of what the new winery being built on Mill Road, just off
of Highway 46 East, could produce. Robert hired Don Brady as
winemaker on the spot with the comfort of knowing that they shared
a vision of working with a focus on the vineyards to develop the best
wine possible.
Don Brady has been perfecting the portfolio at Robert Hall Winery
for the past twelve years to create a product mix that reflects the best
of Paso Robles. At the heart of the portfolio is the Cabernet
Sauvignon accounting for over 40% of the winerys production.
While other Bordeaux varietals and blends can be found in the mi
is the Rhone blends that take second place in importance. The esta
vineyards have over a dozen different Rhone varietals and clones
planted. These can be found blended in wines released at price po
for every day drinking.
Working with fruit from the same vineyards has enabled Brady
develop a consistent house style that is elegant, food friendly,
balanced and age worthy. It takes time to really understand a
vineyard and what it can produce. With twelve years sourcing from
our estate vineyards and vineyards where we have had long term
partnerships, I have been able to learn what each vineyard block w
deliver and know how to finesse that into something special in the
winery. As a winemaker, my top priority is high quality fruit and a
result I spend a great amount of my time in the vineyards.
The focus on vertical integration from vineyard to bottle, whilecontinually perfecting both vineyard and winery techniques, has p
off. What was essentially an unknown brand in 2001, is now a
healthy, well received one in national distribution with a case
production in excess of 60,000 cases. Core wines such as Caberne
Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Syrah can be found in retail outlets a
chains such as Trader Joes, while specialty wines such as Orange
Muscat and Vintage Port made from estate grown Portuguese
varietals are also in national distribution. A few of the limited
production wines such as Grenache Blanc and in some vintages
Cabernet Franc and Grenache can only be found in the tasting roo
The wines have received top honors in competitions including the
2010 Golden State Winery award for highest metals at the CalifornState Fair.
Stop by the hospitality center located at 3443 Mill Road in Paso
Robles for a taste of wine produced from the surrounding vineyard
During your visit you will discover the essence of Paso Robles
captured in each sip. Phone (805) 239-1616 or visit
roberthallwinery.com for additional information.
Robert Hall Winery Capturing The Essence of Paso Roble
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Make a Difference byEnjoying New FlavorsFlavor of SLO offers fine food, wine and beer
The only thing better than a relaxing after-
noon of sampling food, wine and beer is
enjoying all of this while contributing to a
community nonprofit. This May 6th will mark
the fourth annual Flavor of SLO tasting event to
benefit United Way of San Luis Obispo County.
From 1 to 4 p.m., guests will enjoy more than
twenty local vendors, a raffle and silent auction
at the beautiful Jack House & Gardens on
Marsh Street. Tickets are $45 for general admission and $30 for
students. Tickets are available at www.flavorofslo.com or the day of
the event for $55 for general admission and $40 for students.This years event will include a tasty array of Italian, Asian,
Mexican, American and Mediterranean food paired with beer and
wine from Paso Robles to Avila to Edna Valley. Food vendors
attending include: Luna Red, Upper Crust Trattoria, Petra Mediter-
ranean Pizza & Grill, Lotus Asias Best, La Palapa, Sweet Earth Organic
Chocolates, Mothers Tavern, Tahoe Joes and Spikes Pub. Beverage
vendors include: Claiborne & Churchill Vintners, Sextant Wines,
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, Saucelito Canyon Vineyards, Frolicking
Frog Cellars, Edna Valley Vineyards, Firestone Wines and SanTasti.
Attendees are able to relax while discovering brand new delicious
flavors and the luxury of gourmet dining. Live music from jazz musi-cian Dave Burns and local alternative/folk band History of Painters
will accompany leisurely tasting and mingling at this historic location.
Flavor of SLO was created in 2009 by a Cal Poly student as a senior
project to stimulate interest in local restaurants, wineries and brew-
eries. A team of six Cal Poly Communication Studies students
continues to produce this event, each year offering a new set of
vendors and raising more funds to fulfill the mission of United Way
of San Luis Obispo County. United Way works to improve the lives
of children, seniors, families and individuals in our local community
by focusing on education, income and health the building blocks for
a good life.
Flavor of SLO is sponsored by The Mortgage House. Daily updatesare available on Twitter @FlavorofSLO2012 and on Facebook at
facebook.com/flavorofslo.
For more information,
visit the website at
www.flavorofslo.com.
For more information
about United Way of SLO
County, visit the website
at www.unitedwayslo.org
or call (805) 541-1234.
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CHATEAU MARGENETwo Pristine LocationsBy saraH Doyle
Handcrafted wines, rich in character and varietalexpression is what youll find at Chateau Margene, a
winery founded by Michael and Margene Mooney in 19
Back then, it was a passion for high quality Cabernet
Sauvignon that inspired the couple to purchase 22 acres
land in Creston, Calif, (southeast of Paso Robles,) which
offers ideal growing conditions for Bordeaux varietals.
Today, Michael Mooneys commitment to producing
small lots of superior wine couldnt be more evident tha
in his Beau Melange, Chateau Margenes flagship
Bordeaux-style blend. Made exclusively with estate-grow
fruit, this highly coveted convergence of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is made in verylimited quantities (three to four barrels per year) and age
30-36 months in 100% French oak. In addition to the
grapes sourced from their own six planted acres, the
winery also utilizes fruit from seven additional growers i
the Paso Robles AVA for their Bordeaux, Rhone and Sup
Tuscan style blends and two growers in the Santa Lucia
Highlands AVA, in Monterey County, for their Pinot Noi
In 2006, the Mooney Family wine label was launched
This label, done in conjunction with their sons Chris &
Jon, offers an exceptional array of Rhne varietal wines,
such as Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache Blanas well as a Petite Sirah and avibrant, fruit forward Pinot
Noir.
Both Chateau Margene and Mooney Family Wines ca
be sampled at their two tasting rooms: one located at the
Estate Vineyard and Winery in Creston, and the other
conveniently found on the corner of Peachy Canyon Ro
and Vineyard Drive on the west side of Paso Robles. For
truly memorable tasting experience, wine enthusiasts ca
schedule a winery tour and barrel tasting with winemak
Michael at the Creston location (reservations required).
The west side tasting room is beautiful all year-round
During the warmer months, guests can enjoy a picnic onthe patio, or soak in the sun by the picturesque pond.
Cooler weather is a great excuse to cozy up to the indoo
fireplace with a glass of stellar Cabernet Sauvignon and
good company. Those seeking dessert wines will be
thrilled to discover that Chateau Margene now shares its
tasting room with Roxo Port Cellars, producers of high
quality port style wines. In addition, visitors to Chateau
Margenes west side tasting room can also purchase
products from Limerock Orchards, who produce delicio
roasted walnut oil and walnut products.
CHATEAU MARGENE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
opn study nd sundy 11 .m. t 5 p.m.
(B tting by ppintmnt)4385 l Pnz rd, Ctn, Ca 93432
(805) 238-2321 | www.chtumgn.cmemi: [email protected]
CHATEAU MARGENE AT LIMEROCK ORCHARDS
opn diy 11 .m. t 5 p.m.6996 Pchy Cnyn rd, P rb, Ca 93446(805) 238-3500
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On Sunday, May 20th, the
strongest and most fearless of cyclists
will gear up for Tolosa Winerys third
annual Cte de Tolosa Velo Challenge.
This 55-mile ride led by Tolosa Wine-maker, Larry Brooks, will push partic-
ipants from smooth pavement up
miles of mountain dirt trails and back
to the winery all in support of Bike
Month 2012. Tolosa Winery will host
a lunch at the finish line donating all
proceeds to the SLO County Bicycle
Coalition.
Created in 2010, this ride was designed to highlight two of Larrys
most favored passions, wine and cycling.This event was designed with
the competitive cyclist in mind. The Cte de Tolosa route goes
through wine country, up steep, rocky, mountain terrain and back
beside vast coastal views. As a veteran competitive cyclist for more
than 30 years, Larry Brooks notes, I have been very proud to see
Tolosa support such an unique and grueling ride. Brooks also
predicts, After doubling in size from the first year, Tolosa will see a
strong turnout in May and a sizable donation to the coalition.
In the words of National Collegiate Road Racing Champion and
winner of last years Cte de Tolosa, Blake Anton, This race is uniq
beautiful and brutal, dont underestimate the course. The ride
start at 7 a.m. with a field limited to 100 riders. Tolosa has paired
with the SLO County Bicycle Coalition to donate all event proce
for the development of a bike friendly community in San Luis ObisTolosa welcomes all guests, family and friends to join the competi
for a catered finish line lunch on the patio. Ride registration, ro
information, along with tickets for the lunch can be purchased on
by visiting our website.
Tolosa Winery is located at the core of Californias Central Co
Wine Country, minutes outside of San Luis Obispo and four m
inland from the Pacific Ocean. The tasting room is open daily from
a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, go to www.tolosawinery.c
or in the tasting room, 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 934
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NINER WINE ESTATESBy BreTTe aNN WomaCk
Niner Wine Estates is represented by a striking, cant-miss, property
Highway 46 West. The stone barn building is home to the Niner WineEstates Hospitality Center. An avid traveler and gardener, owner Pam N
came across a photograph of a similar structure located in the English
country-side. This photograph was then used as the inspiration for Nin
Wine Estates.
Co-owner, Dick Niner, began his journey to the wine industry many
years prior. In 1996, while in San Luis Obispo for business, Dick came
realize the potential of Paso Robles as a viticultural investment. In 1999
Dick and his wife Pam decided to purchase Bootjack Ranch, a premium
vineyard that was planted to 54 acres of wine grapes. Since then, Dick
his vineyard manager, Jason Yeager, have expanded the ranch to 155
planted acres which includes Bordeaux and Italian varieties such as
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Malbec, PetVerdot and Sangiovese. In 2007, the Niners planted 18 acres of Grenac
Blanc, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
In 2010, an additional 26 acres of Rhne varieties were planted,
including Marsanne, Mourvedre and Roussanne. These varieties of win
grapes are used in making Niner Wine Estates wines. Winemaker Ama
Cramer artfully crafts Bordeaux, Italian and Rhne style wines from the
estate properties in a LEED certified, gravity-flow winery. The winemak
processes are performed to produce the highest quality wine possible w
utilizing sustainable practices. The Production Winery is located on
Anderson Road, just one mile from the Hospitality Center. However, at
Hospitality Center, guests are invited to tour the Demonstration Winery
which represents the best practices used in the Production Winery. Amproduces several varietal-specific wines including a crisp and refreshing
Sauvignon Blanc and the popular food-friendly Sangiovese. Gaining
popularity are Niner Wine Estates blends, which include the unique re
Twisted Spur and the elegant Bordeaux-style wine, Fog Catcher. A selec
of five Niner Wine Estates wines can be sampled daily at the Hospitality
Center for $10 which can be waived with wine purchases.
In addition to daily wine tasting and occasional tours of the
Demonstration Winery, the Hospitality Center is also a venue for severa
food and wine events throughout the year. A state-of-the-art, commerci
grade kitchen welcomes local chefs who teach students how to prepare
then serve gourmet meals, all perfectly paired with Niner Wine Estates
wines. Chef-taught cooking classes are offered year-round. One upcomclass will be taught by Chef Charlie Paladin Wayne on June 17th. He w
teach students how to utilize The Whole Lamb. Chef Andre Averseng
host an Italian Inspired cooking class on July 7th. To learn more abou
Spanish Tapas, join Niner Wine Estates as they host Chef Tom Fundaro
July 21st. In addition to these chef-taught cooking classes, Niner Wine
Estates offers several wine education seminars and seasonal promotions
throughout the year, like the recent Bike to Niner earth month promo
where guests who bike to Niner Wine Estates receive complimentary
tastings and special wine discounts. For more information on upcomin
events and for general inquiries, visit ninerwine.com.
NINER WINE ESTATESHOSPITALITY CENTER
2400 Highwy 46 Wt, P rb, Ca 93446opn diy 10 .m. t 5 p.m.
(805) 239-2233 | www.ninwin.cm
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This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer
of Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessingtheir 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 CentralCoast.
Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stolland his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able to
create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). The
brew team has been able to earn multiple medals including threegolds 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 afew 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 and
wine list.Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete with
taps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large list
of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned towww.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Face-
book: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.
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HALTER RANCH VINEYARDBy miCHael CerviN
Halter Ranch is hands-down a gorgeous property, one of the prettiest in the area, and has
history dating back to the original ranch in 1881. Yet, even before that, the Chumash Indians
called this land home. This was a gathering spot for Native Americans with year-round springs
says Seth Engel, tasting room manager. So there is a sense of people gathering here for hundred
of years. Nowadays they gather at the Halter Ranch tasting room to sample some of the premierwines in Paso Robles.
Inside the tasting room you will find gift items fresh bread, honey from bees on the property
and a deli selection for you to enjoy a picnic. Cheese is one of my fortes so Ive stepped up the
cheese selection, Seth notes. All the materials used to build the tasting room are sustainable; fr
the cork floors to the concrete counter top to the eco-friendly paint. But youre here for the win
and Halter Ranch specializes in estate wines including Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah as well as
19 other varieties planted on 280 acres. You will also find Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and a Po
style desert wine. We are the largest contiguous planting of grapes on the Westside of Paso Rob
and we have unique micro-climates, Seth adds. Many vineyards have one specific hillside,
orientation or soil type, but Halter Ranch has it all. We have multiple hillsides facing north an
south, soils with calcareous and volcanic types and little niches which allow us to grow that ma
grapes. There are gift items as well and a relaxed environment.
Outside the tasting room, and especially at this time of year, the green hills and mature oak
trees make stunning scenery. Also outside there is a stone patio to kickback on and soak up the
Paso Robles vibe. On the 1,000 acres of the ranch there is the Ancestor oak tree, the largest kno
coastal live-oak in the world. Halter Ranch does occasional tours called Farming with the Wild
which takes you on an overview of the ranch including the Ancestor, and the tours have food a
wine pairings which get people in the vineyards. If the chance arises, make sure you take the to
There is great quality and value of the wine with bottle prices ranging from $14 to $44 with
many of those wines priced under $25. There is a $10 tasting fee and additionally wines are
offered by the glass ranging from $5 to $14 for a six ounce glass, so you can relax in the still and
quiet of the ranch.
HALTER RANCH VINEYARD
opn diy 11 .m. t 5 p.m.8910 adid rd, P rb
(805) 226-9455 | www.htnch.cm
PREFERRED TASTING ROOM
Vineyard Walking Tours are
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The Third Annual Wine, Waves &
Beyond Central Coast Longboard SurfClassic is coming to Pismo Beach May 31-
June 3. Four days of exciting surf exhibi-
tions & competitions, wine & beer tastings,
and local cuisine samplings will take place
in a scenic, fun, festive, and casual atmos-
phere. This annual event benefits the Associ-
ation of Amputee Surfers (AmpSurf) and
their mission to rehabilitate people with
disabilities through adaptive surfing and fun
safe outdoor activities. Over the last two
years, Wine Waves & Beyond has donated
$25,000 to Amp Surf (www.ampsurf.org).
Opening night is Thursday, May 31 when the event begins
with a surf film premier at the historic Fremont Theater in San
Luis Obispo that will be appreciated by both film and surf
aficionados. On the second day, the focus will be on local
culture as The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach hosts Barrel to
Barrel, a wine & beer and food tasting event, where guests will
have the opportunity to savor top-rated Central Coast wines,
beers, and artisanal cuisine; bid on silent auction items and orig-
inal artwork; enjoy live music and a swimwear fashion show.
The participating wineries for 2012 include: Tolosa Winery, Clai-
borne & Churchill Vintners, Aaron Wines, Kaleidos Wine,Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden,
Pismo Beach Winery, Curtis Winery, Chamisal Vineyards, Clavo
Cellars, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, Beckmen Vineyards, Niner
Wine Estates, Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, Wolff Vineyards,
Opolo, Rendarrio Vineyards, Wild Horse
Winery, Lone Madrone, Peachy Canyon,Chronic Cellars, Denner Vineyards, Calcareo
Vineyard, Grey Wolf Cellars, Opolo Vineyard
and Cass Winery; the 2012 participating br
eries include: Tap It Brewing Col, Central
Coast Brewing, SLO Brewing Col, Cayucos B
Company, Firestone Brewing Co.
On Saturday, The Cliffs will again host Th
Brew Masters Dinner, a five-course meal pair
with handcrafted Firestone beers. These
amazing dishes will be created from local farm
fresh ingredients, prepared by the executive
chefs of distinguished area restaurants including the Gardens o
Avila, Marisol, Sea Venture, and Apple Farm.
Sunday June 3 is on the beach and at the break in front of S
Venture Resort, where the multiple-division longboard compet
tions, including a challenged athletes heat and a special surf
contest for the participating winemakers and brew masters,
promise to be most entertaining. At the Beach House, just sou
of Sea Venture, top volleyball players will demonstrate their
athletic abilities with live music, a beach BBQ and full bar. Fo
the ultimate California beach car show, the annual Classic Volk
swagen Car Show will be held in the Addie Street Parking Lot.
The collectors and owners of these vintage autos will exhibit,parade, and compete in a friendly and festive seaside setting.
For a Classic California weekend getaway in Pismo Beach
and to attend this Central Coast premier Wine & Waves lifesty
event, go to www.classiccalifornia.com.
Third Annual Wine, Waves & Beyond Central Coast
Longboard Surf Classic & Fundraiser in Pismo Beach
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JOSH BECKETTBy CarolyN TUrNer
Josh Beckett received his first taste of the wine industry at a young age whenparents, Doug and Nancy Beckett decided to move with him and his brother Jak
the Westside of Paso Robles in 1982. In 1988 the Beckett family launched their f
wine, only 250 cases of a Zinfandel, which later became Peachy Canyons flagship
wine.
Josh began by washing wine barrels and punching down bins in the family
winery, and during Junior High and High school he worked at Tobin James Cella
and Nadeau Family Vineyards. Although he left for a few years to complete a B.A
English from the University of San Diego, he was quick to return and began by
working harvest at Westberg Cellars then continued his winemaking tutelage und
winemaker Florence Sarrazin from Bordeaux, who served as Peachy Canyons
winemaker for four years. When she decided to return to Bordeaux in 2002, Josh
was ready to take over as winemaker for the family business.
Growing up in the wine industry, I think I gained more appreciation after
coming back to it after school, said Josh.
In order to diversify his winemaking techniques, Josh decided to work a harv
at Cape Mentelle in Margaret River. His passion for combining varied regions and
winemaking techniques allows him to keep an open mind in order to create truly
exciting wines while simultaneously staying true to his commitment of creating h
quality wines.
Im proud of taking our annual case production from 15,000 to 85,000 cases
while maintaining the quality and integrity of the wine, said Josh. This increase i
production allowed the Beckett family to distribute Peachy Canyon wines in 49
states as well as internationally.Were not looking to grow any more than that [85,000 cases], said Josh. We
want to continue to focus on putting our money toward quality fruit.
This focus led to a recent Sustainability In Practice (SIP) Vineyard Certification
2010 for all four of Peachy Canyons Estate Vineyards, a commitment that has alw
been important to the Beckett family. SIP recognizes growers for their commitme
to farming in a sustainable way that protects both natural and human resources.
We like to practice limited vineyard management, meaning that we take a ha
off and more natural approach to farming, said Josh, who also enjoys working w
fruit from several other vineyards in Paso Robles.
Although Peachy Canyon is known for its Estate Zinfandels, Josh enjoys creat
Viogniers, Cabernets, Merlots and unique blends the exhibit distinct terroir andvarietal characteristics.
Im proud that over the years, Ive stayed true to Peachy Canyons roots, inste
of always chasing the next hot thing, said Josh. Years ago I a writer from Wine
Spectator told me that we should drop the Zin and go for Syrah, but if we had do
that, we wouldnt be where we are today.
Visitors to Peachy Canyons Old Schoolhouse tasting room will often have the
chance to meet Josh during pick up parties and special events, as well as out pou
and talking about the wines at festivals. He also contributes regularly to Peachy
Canyons blog, www.tastespeachy.com, sharing his insight on vineyard managem
and winemaking.
PEACHY CANYON
opn diy 11 .m. t 5 p.m.1480 N. Bth rd (cn f hwy 46 Wt), Tmptn, Ca 93465
(805) 239-1918 | www.pchycnyn.cm | emi: [email protected]
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Experience Wine Country All Weekend, May 18-20
The Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary, May
18-20, embracing historical roots. In 2012, wine enthusiasts are
invited to experience how personality and rich history are reflected in
every wine created both in the Downtown Park and throughout PasoRobles Wine Country. Tickets for this marquee wine event of Cali-
fornias Central Coast are now on sale at www.pasowine.com. Wine
Festival offers enthusiasts a bevy of exciting events throughout the
weekend: Friday RESERVE Tasting (3:30 to 6 p.m.), Saturday Wine-
maker Seminar (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and the pinnacle of the weekend,
the Saturday Grand Tasting (12 to 4 p.m.). In addition to these
exciting downtown events, more than 150 area wineries celebrate
individual activities throughout the weekend.
The 30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival kicks off with the
Friday RESERVE tasting from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Downtown City
Park. Wines in four categories will be featured library, reserve,
futures and refreshing power white/ros samples complemented by
culinary bites prepared by local chefs. RESERVE will again feature the
popular Futures Auction which allows guests to bid on their favorite
case of unreleased wine. Funds raised through the Futures Auction
will benefit San Luis Obispo County organizations providing health-
care, education and greater community services.
Paso Robles Wine Country comes together for the Saturday Grand
Tasting with a new time, from 12 to 4 p.m. More than 70 wineries
showcase the depth and breadth of wines found throughout the P
Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA). A variety of gourmet fo
trucks will feature everything from authentic Mexican cuisine, to l
farm-to-table fare from throughout the central coast. Back by popdemand will be the Cheese, Bread & Water Stations as well as a col
tion of artisans showcasing their wares throughout the park.
Winemaker Seminar takes place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is n
open to all ticketholders for a nominal price. This interactive sem
provides attendees unusual insights to the diversity of wines foun
Paso Robles Wine Country.
The 30th Annual Wine Festival is designed for enthusiasts to
out into the wine country and experience the many tasting room
wineries Paso has to offer. Throughout the weekend, more than
area wineries will host special activities including winemaker dinn
food pairings, cooking classes, and winery and vineyard tours. M
than 50 Paso Robles wineries offer FESTIVAL FAN specials to tetholders of the Wine Festival Grand Tasting. Visit the website
www.pasowine.com for details.
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents winer
growers and businesses in Paso Robles Californias fastest grow
wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres
more than 200 wineries.
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Filet of Beef & Tomato Mushroom Ragout
with Shooting Star VegetablesBEEF:
7 oz beef filets (4)
Sear on both sides in hot pan until brown.
Then place in oven to cook for 15 minutes at 375.
SAUCE:
2 each diced Roma tomatoes
10 oz sliced mushrooms
2 sprigs thyme, chopped
1 bottle Marsala wine
Saut mushrooms with olive oil. Add half of the Marsala wine
and cook until done. Add tomatoes to hot mushrooms,
combine with two sprigs of thyme. Finish cooking and serve.
VEGETABLES:
1 yellow squash 1 eggplant
2 zucchinis
2 red peppers
Cut squash and eggplant on bias 1/4 inch thick & marinate in
Italian dressing. Bake in oven at 375 for ten minutes.
Cut off top and bottom of red pepper, remove core. Lay the
red pepper flat on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil and
bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Then peel off
skin of peppers and cut into stars!
No matter what the season, filet paired with a beautiful
Cabernet is my usual go-to meal for Sunday dinners. Its
versatile, easy to cook and provides a decadent meal to
finish the week. The Jada Vineyards 2009 Passing By is
perfectly matched for this steak dish. The elegant flavors
in the wine accent the beef without overpowering the
delicate sweetness of the vegetables. Chef Ryan Messina,Executive Chef, Tasting Room Manager and Owner of Jada
Vineyard and Winery has taken a usually heavy dish and
lightened it up for the upcoming Spring and Summer
months. With the tomato and mushroom ragout, I didnt
feel like I missed my creamy polenta so this made for a
great transitional dish which can be easily made. The
dusty tannins in the wine played off the marsala in the
ragout while rounding out that hint of acidity from the
tomatoes.
Jada Vineyard and Winery is known for producing top
quality wines on the west side of Paso Robles and the 2009
Passing By is no exception. This wine is comprised of 92%
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Estate Petit Verdot. It
has an intense deep color, delicate aromatics, and is well
balanced with a bright acidity. The wine has flavors of
pumpkin pie, dark chocolate covered raisins, brown sugar
and roasted chestnuts.
Jada Vineyard and Winery has an upcoming Twilight
Tasting Series to be held on Friday evenings in July-August.
Its a fun, summer event for up to 25 guests and allows for
an intimate, upscale tasting experience featuring the Jada
Vineyard wines paired with delicious bite size portions
prepared by Chef Ryan Messina. These are extremelyexclusive and sell out quickly. Check out their website
often for the latest details at www.jadavineyard.com.
Their tasting room is nestled in the heart of the
Templeton Gap, at 5620 Vineyard Drive, off of Highway 46
West. Stop in for a tasting or a wine and gourmet cheese
pairing. They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
with sunny days ahead, you will not want to miss their
premium wines and magnificent views from their tasting
room. For tours or to schedule a VIP tasting, call (805)
226-4200 to make an appointment.
Filet of Beef & Tomato
Mushroom Ragout withJada Vineyard andWinerys 2009 Passing By
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Take one part beautiful lake park, two parts
great music and food and 80 parts Central Coast
wines, mix them all together, and you get the 17th
Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival sched-
uled from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 23rd at Atas-cadero Lake Park. The festival is a benefit for the
Charles Paddock Zoo and other local community
projects.
Over the last 16 years the festival has
supported the Charles Paddock Zoo with more
than $130,000, in contributions, said Wine
Festival committee chairperson Barbie Butz.
Every year the festival is growing with the addi-
tion of wineries, culinary presence and artists.
This year will be the best festival ever and a
tremendous experience for wine-lovers.
Butz confirmed the Atascadero Lakeside Wine
Festival will once again feature some of the best
wines from 80 San Luis Obispo County wineries,
an artist showcase as well as the live music by the
popular Mighty Croon Dogs. Culinary offeringswill also be available from a variety of local chefs.
Each attendee will receive a commemorative wine
glass. Shuttle service will be available throughout
the Festival with route information found at
www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com.
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is an
annual celebration of the viticulture in the San
Luis Obispo County Wine Region. Wine and food
lovers are treated to a Norman Rockwell atmos-
phere during a casual afternoon of revelry unpar-
alleled anywhere in San Luis Obispo County.
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One pretty reliable way tofind out just how good the foodat a local restaurant is, is to asksomebody in the restaurantbusiness. Ask a bartender, awaiter, anyone in fact, what theythink of Mamas meatballs inSan Luis Obispo and their lipsbegin to quiver, their eyes rolltowards the heavens, they sigh;that is how good Mamas Meat-ball is.
Set in a small courtyard off of
one of the towns main streets, in a place calledthe Old Creamery, Mamas Meatball is actuallydivided in two. On the right is the take-outwhere people line up to get their orders ofmeatballs and more. To the left, fronted by ahuge-trunked tree and a water fountain, is theintimate restaurant with its mural of theMediterranean across the back.
Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under
owner and chef Nicola Allegretta, offers a wide range ofauthentic Italian dishes, many of them now available in smallesizes as well, a bow to the economy and his customers wishesAmong them are half a dozen soups, a long list of salads(including grilled salmon and a refreshing pear and gorgonzolsome wonderful antipasto choices, both hot and cold paninis(including, of course, one made with meatballs), more pastadishes than there is space here to share (though the Ravioli diPollo all Vodka homemade ravioli filled with chicken andserved in a vodka sauce cannot go unmentioned).
There is also a heady selection of meat and fish dishes as well any number of traditional and specialty pizzas (now available intwo sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts.
Mamas Meatball currently has two locatioThe original is in the Old Creamery plaza at570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)544-0861. Mamas Meatball is also availablefor your convenience in the south county a325 Pier Avenue by the entrance of the PismBeach Dunes, (805) 473-2383. Hours of opation are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.mto 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m., closed onMondays.
You can order online at www.mamasmeatball.coAnd, dont forge
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As you travel south on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo,Per Bacco Cellars is one of those rare finds, or to be more exact Perbacco! An exclamation of wonder and delight, perbacco is usedby Italians to signify an unexpected find. Co-Owner and WinemakerCraig Shannon and Co-Owner and Restaurateur Marco Rizzo, havecreated their own treasure trove of handcrafted wines which haveconsistently scored high honors since their inaugural vintage morethan 10 years ago. Shannon was captivated on his opportunity tosource fruit from some of the Central Coasts finest vineyards,
producing wines of solid structure and complexity with adistinctive character of elegance. Each wine is a direct reflection ofthe vineyards soil, topography and climate.
Visitors to Per Bacco Cellars have the opportunity to experiencewinemaking first-hand. With a tasting bar located in the midst of thebarrel room, visitors can sample from the selection of limitedproduction wines, and, on occasion, have the opportunity to tastebarrel and tank samples. A working winery with a very intimate feel,you feel like youve been invited into someones private cellar toexperience their most prized wines.
A journey outside the barrel room, leads you next to a whisperingcreek, where you can relax in a swing tethering from one of themassive shade trees, pick up a game of bocce ball or horseshoes, or
simply enjoy a picnic. The setting beckons you to sit back, enjoy aglass of wine and relish your own perbacco! moment!
The winery offers an impressive collection of artisan wines,including Chardonnay, the Arroyo Grande Pinot Noir and the barrelselect Dionysus Pinot Noir, a tasting room exclusive blend theRosseto, and a late-harvest Zinfandel.
Per Bacco Cellars invites you to be part of their family!
Known for their phenomenal parties, La Famiglia wine clubmembers receive an added treat with the pairing of Per Bacco Cellarswines with the delicious Caf Roma recipes from the Rizzo family.Club shipments are twice yearly, with La Famiglia members receiving
allocation privileges to Dionysus offerings, in addition to picnic anevent hosting priority at the winery.
Per Bacco Cellars is located at 1850 Calle Joaquin, San LuisObispo. For more information, call (805) 787-0485 or go towww.perbaccocellars.com. Look for them on Facebook!
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH MAY 201
Chardonnay, the worldsbeloved noble white grape, is
once again being celebrated at
The Chardonnay Symposium
from June 29 through July 1 in
the Santa Maria Valley
appellation of Santa Barbara
County. Internationally
recognized producers, new-
comers to the craft and
pioneering growers will gather
in this leading Central Coastappellation to analyze, discuss,
and, ultimately, celebrate this
versatile, oftentimes profound
varietal.
As Chardonnay marks its
100th birthday of growth in the
United States, The Chardonnay
Symposium remains the only
event of its kind devoted solely
to the exploration of
Chardonnay. With an
educational panel sessionmoderated by the Wine
Enthusiasts Senior West Coast
Editor and popular Blogger,
Steve Heimoff, a gourmet food
pavilion, chef-guided wine and
food pairings, satellite
winemaker dinners, and a
grand tasting featuring over 50
producers, the 2012
Chardonnay Symposium
promises to be yet another illuminating, thought-provoking and
fun celebration of the worlds most celebrated golden grape.
June 30 Saturdays premier, full-day event begins at Byron
Vineyard and Winery with Wine Enthusiasts Steve Heimoff
headlining a distinguished panel of speakers to explore
Chardonnay and Terroir: Whats it all about? Joining Heimoff for
the discussion are eight winemakers, all of whom craft
Chardonnay in California, from regions ranging from Santa Maria
to Napa. Panelists include 2011 Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of
the Year, Bob Cabral of Williams Selyem, Jenne Lee Bonaccorsi of
Bonaccorsi Wine Company, Dieter Cronje of Presquile Winery,
James Hall of Patz & Hall, ErJohnson of Talley Vineyards,
Heidi von der Mehden of
Arrowood Vineyards & Wine
Foxen Winerys Bill Wathan a
Graham Weerts of Stonestree
in Alexander Valley.
Directly following the pan
session, The Grand Chardon
Tasting takes place from noon
to 4 p.m., also at Byron. This
expanded tasting will affordguests the opportunity to
sample a variety of
Chardonnays from more than
50 wineries, along with foods
that pair well with Chardonn
Celebrity chefs, including Bu
Kazali of The Ballard Inn,
Alfonso Curti of Trattoria
Uliveto and Ryan Gromfin of
Central City Market will reve
Chardonnay food pairing
secrets under thedemonstration tent.
Additional winery and
culinary events round out a f
weekend of Chardonnay
celebration in the Santa Mari
Valley beginning with the
BYOC BBQ at the historic Sie
Madre Vineyard on Friday, Ju
29, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Gues
are invited to bring their own
bottle of Chardonnay to share while enjoying a gourmet barbecu
music, dancing, wine tasting and Santa Maria-style hospitality a
their beautiful Vineyard Room.
The weekend will culminate with a Pops in the Vineyard
concert by the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society on Sunday, Jul
at 2:30 p.m. at Tres Hermanas Vineyard & Winery. Saturday
winemaker dinners and Sunday tasting room events will be
announced soon at www.thechardonnaysymposium.com.
To purchase tickets or get more information, including a
detailed event schedule, visit www.thechardonnaysymposium.co
or email [email protected].
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Come see why Rober t Parker, Jr. said...Production is small, but these winesare well worth seeking out!
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QupFounded in 1982 by Bob Lindquist, Qup (pronounced kyoo-
has been producing fine wines in the Santa Barbara AVA for 30 ye
Qup has been a pioneering winery from the start with such acc
plishments as first Syrah, first Rhne blend and first Viognier in S
Barbara, as well as being the first producer of Marsanne in Califor
A twist on a Chumash tribe word Qup means California Poppy,
is represented on the label by a classic Gustav Stickley design from
craftsman era. Over the years the focus has shifted to organic
biodynamic grapes with the primary fruit sources being the org
Ibarra-Young Vineyard, the biodynamic Sawyer Lindquist Viney
and the Bien Nacido Vineyard which is located in the heart of
Santa Maria Valley and the source for our award-winning Chard
nays. Qup started working with the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in 19when 14 acres of Cabernet and Chenin Blanc were grafted to Rh
varieties. That same year Bien Nacido grafted 10 acres of Riesling a
Block to Syrah, providing the fruit for some of the first truly c
climate Syrahs in California. In 1989 Clendenen Lindquist Vintn
was established, when Bob and long time friend Jim Clendenen (w
maker for Au Bon Climat) built a joint facility on the Bien Nac
Vineyard. It wasnt until 2002 that Bob and his wife Louisa Saw
Lidnquist purchased the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard. Louisa ma
wines under the Verdad label which focuses on Spanish varieties
Tempranillo and Albarino. Both wine labels can be tasted at the tas
room which is located in Los Olivos at 2963 Grand Ave. Open d
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from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., the tasting room features a rotating selec-
tion of eight wines, focusing on small production single vineyard
bottlings, and bottles specifically produced for the tasting room andwine club. Grapes like Chenin Blanc and Mourvedre were produced
to celebrate the 30th anniversary and are available while supplies last.
On the weekends be sure to stop in and try the reserve tastings which
are poured three times daily at 12, 2 and 3:30 p.m., and feature
reserve bottling and library selections. These smaller more intimate
tastings feature six wines and are designed to provide more detailed
information on each of the wines, as well as the history of Santa
Barbara County wine. Whether a novice or a just a lover of aged wines
the reserve tasting provides a unique opportunity to taste Santa
Barbara history. Visit Qup at www.qupe.com for more information, or
reach the tasting room via email at [email protected].
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By miCHael CerviN
Every winery wants to stand out from the competition. For SortThis Out Cellars, even the name tells you this is going to be a
different experience. In an attempt to avoid the corporate
homogenization of consumer culture, as owner and winemaker
Michael Cobb puts it, he has created a unique and expressive
wine tasting room in Solvang. And, the wines here are different
too, including their Elvira line of wines. Yes Elvira, Mistress of the
Dark, has her very own Macabrenet, 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 distrib-
uting a full line of California-based wines for Elvira beginning
with a 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. But its not mere gimmickry.
Elvira works closely with Cobb and is involved with all aspects ofthe winemaking process, including the selection of the grapes,
blending decisions, art direction and even marketing. The only
thing Im not doing is stomping the grapes, Elvira says.
Currently, the wine is available through our website and
tasting room and a few retailers in Ojai and Los Angeles, Cobb
says. In addition 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.
The recently released Casino Vineyard Rhne is a blendfeaturing 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 released Vino Nostra, a tip of the hat to the Prohibition-era
with wine that reminds us that government restrictions are stil
real issue. For more than thirteen years the wine industry waseffectively shut down by Prohibition. We honor the spirit of th
underground vintners who carried forward the tradition of Am
ican winemaking during the darkest hours of Prohibition, Cob
writes on his blog.
Clearly there is a diversity of wine to be had at Sort This Ou
from Merlot to Syrah to Viognier and Chardonnay, nothing is o
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 wit
wineries and turn that around, he says. And clearly he has hit
something.
There is an enduring allure with wines and wineries that cel
brate a specific sense of time in our collective history. Sort ThisOut has created an homage to Las Vegas, a pin-up 1950s era
sensibility. This is clearly evidenced in the tasting room, all
decked out in chrome and red leather, a fun, funky and hip pl
to be. Our tasting room is definitely different than anything el
in Solvang, Cobb says. They are also the latest tasting room op
in town. Friday and Saturday nights they offer live music whic
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.Sort This Out Cellars is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Tasting fees are $5 to $15. Contact them at (805) 688-1717 or
www.sortthisoutcellars.com.
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Founded in 2005, Evening Land
Vineyards is an ambitious andunique project dedicated to making
world-class Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay from the finest sites in
California, Oregon and France.
Inspired by Burgundian tradition,
Evening Lands journey began with
the idea of capturing American
terroir. Terroir, a French word that
roughly translates to earth or soil,
refers to the specificity of place as a
fundamental and defining influence
on a finished wine. The concept ofterroir became a mission for Evening Land as they acquired a
compelling collection of acclaimed vineyard sites such as the
Occidental Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast, the Tempest Vineyard in
the Santa Rita Hills and the Seven Springs Vineyard in the Willamette
Valley. In 2008, Evening Lands project came full circle when the
company was presented with the opportunity to begin producing
wines in Burgundys Cte DOr.
Having access to vineyard sites in four different regions gives
Evening Land the rare opportunity to explore the sensitivity of Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay as it thrives in the red volcanic dirt of Oregon,
the fog wrapped ridges of Sonoma, the windswept mountains ofdecomposed sea shells of the Santa Rita Hills, and the clay and
limestone soils of Burgundy. Soil and climate diversity make their
mark on Evening Land wines, creating delicately balanced and site-
driven wines. With more than 120 acres of organically and
biodynamically farmed vineyards, Evening Land produces estate
wines imbued with unique spirit of place.
Come visit our tasting room at 1503 East Chestnut Avenue in the
Lompoc Wine Ghetto to experience, compare, and enjoy the terroir
of the Santa Rita Hills, the Sonoma Coast, the Willamette Valley, and
the Cote DOr. Open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
or by appointment.
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ARCADIAN
1515 et Chtnut a, sut B, lpc | opn d 11-5p
805-737-3900, www.cdnwn.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 VINEYARDS
1712-C indut W, lpc
805-736-9656, w ww.nnndnd.cFd-sund 11-5p, b ppntnt
From the vineyards of Burgundy, to Americas west coast;
taste Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Cte dOr, Sta. Rita Hills,
Sonoma Coast and the Willamette Valley. Join us.
JALAMA WINES
308 Nth 9th st, C, lpc805-735-8937, www.jwn.c
Fd-sund 12-5p, b ppntnt
Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah
from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.
LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM
1591 e. Chtnut anu, lpc
805-742-0478, www.lnWnCpn.c
opn Fd thuh sund 12-5pWere a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
and whatever else strikes our fancy: )
PALMINA
1520 et Chtnut Cut, lpc
Thud-stud 11-5psund-mnd 11-4p
805-735-2030, www.pnwn.c
Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and
attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.
STOLPMAN VINEYARDS1700 indut W, st B; F 1-5p, st-sun 11-5p805-736-5000, ww w.tpnnd.c
Try a splash of estate grown Syrah, Sangiovese and Roussanne
amidst the controlled chaos of sorting, punch-downs, pressing
& racking to truly experience the excitement of winemaking...
Library tastings are offered in the new Barrel Room on selec t
Sundays, by appointment.
TRANSCENDENCE
313 N. F. stt, lpc805-689-5258, www.tncndwn.c
Fd-sund 11-4p. $10 Ttn F
Life happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,
celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence celebrates
the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.
ZOTOVICH CELLARS
1500 et Chtnut Cut, sut D; lpc805-736-1600, ww w.ztchc.c
Thud-sund 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!"
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Discover Oceanic Terroir
By Kim Murphy-Rodrigues
The stunning Santa Barbara coastline has a new jewel in its treasure
chest with the recent opening of the Conway Family Wines Deep Sea
Tasting Room on Stearns Wharf. Located at the gateway to the Central
Coast wine region, the light-filled, spacious upstairs tasting room has
a distinct contemporary feel, with an expansive tasting bar. The
inviting setting features an artisan crafted table, seats and benches
constructed by the Conway brothers out of transformed French oak
wine barrels. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine out on the venues deck,
which reveals a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara
Harbor, Channel Islands and Riviera, with a glimpse of passing sea
lions and pelicans.
Open daily, the tasting menu features an expansive selection ofaward-winning wines from the Conway Family Wine portfo
including the acclaimed Rancho Arroyo Grande Mourvdre an
Deep Sea Chardonnay from the iconic Bien Nacido Vineyard.
tasting room hosts regular events such