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YOUR GUIDE TO CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING & EVENTS

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Celebrate J. Lohr all weekend long during the Paso Robles Wine Festival!

J. LOHR PASO ROBLES WINE CENTER6169 Airport Road (off Hwy 46 East)

805.239.8900

TASTING DAILY 10AM – 5PM

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Buffet BBQ by Me and The HoundStart the weekend right with passed appetizers.

The Buffet Dinner features your choice of salad and includes:Scalloped Potatoes, JD’s Famous Grilled Chicken,

Tri-Tip carving station and house-made cookies for dessert!Enjoy music by Night Run.

Price includes one 375ml bottle. Choose from:2013 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay

2012 J. Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot2012 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon

$55/person $45/Wine Club

Sunday, May 18th | 10:30am – 12:00 pm

Buffet Brunch by Cahoots CateringOur 2014 Wine Festival Sunday Brunch stars Prime Rib!

Make room for Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart,Peruvian Quinoa & Forbidden Black Rice Salad,

Yukon Gold Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Bacon,Waffle Bar, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Berry Trifle,

Coffee and O.J.Select J. Lohr wines by the glass

$50/person $45/Wine Club

Reservations required for all events

Contact [email protected] or call 805.239.8900For complete menus visit jlohr.com/events

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH MAY 2014 | ISSUE 5, VOLUME 7

FEATURES REGULARSWINE REGIONS63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

26 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 27West Side Wineries, 21Pleasant Valley Wineries, 29

Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 32

36 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 37Lompoc Wineries: Arcadian Winery, 38; Stolpman Vineyards, 39

Buellton: Loring/Cargasacchi, 40

Santa Maria Valley: Original Roadhouse Grill, 42

Los Alamos: Global Gardens, 43

Foxen Canyon Wineries: Firestone Vineyard, 44

Los Olivos Wineries: An drew Murray Vineyards, 46Byron Wines, 47; Dragonette Cellars, 48Toretti Family Vineyard, 49

Solvang Wineries: Sort This Out Cellars, 50

Santa Ynez : Fontes & Phillips, 52

Santa Barbara: Conway Family Wines Deep Sea Tasting Room, 53

9 | 27TH ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF EPICUREAN DELIGHTS

11 | TURIYA WINES RELEASE OF 2009 VINTAGE WINES

15 | HUNT CELLARS WINS BIG

16 | ON THE COVER: EBERLE WINERY

17 | VINO+THERAPY STUDIOPerfect Getaway for Girls Gone Wine

18 | SUMMERWOOD WINERY & INN Artisan Winery & Farm Fresh Cuisine Create a Destination

20 | VINA ROBLES

24 | PREFERRED TASTING ROOM: Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

28 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: CALCAREOUS VINEYARDJason Joyce

30 | THE 5TH ANNUAL CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM

34 | PREFERRED TASTING ROOM: Robert Hall Winery

8 | WINEOLOGY by Len NapolitanoWhy are some wines filtered?

10 | WINEGROWING DECISIONS by Josh SteinWhy the Weather Matters This Year AND Next

12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTSSan Luis Obispo County, 12Santa Barbara County, 14Ventura County, 14

22 | DINING DIRECTORY

54 | VARIETAL S CHARTSan Luis Obispo County, 54-55Santa Barbara County, 56-57

58 | WINERY LISTINGSPaso Robles, 58; San Luis Obispo, 60Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 60Los Alamos, 60; Los Olivos, 60Lompoc/Buellton, 61Solvang, 61; Santa Ynez, 62Santa Barbara, 62; Ventura County, 62

62 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS

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Step into our tasting room, and discover the casual elegance of the Central Coast.

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Celebrating Wine Festival Weekend - May 16-18thFriday & Sunday: Join us for a fun and educational tasting; pairing

our estate wines with gourmet cheeses. Friday we’re pouring at the Reserve Event in the downtown park too.

Saturday: Included with our wine and cheese pairing is our “World Famous Chipotle Burgers” with barrel samples and live music!

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Memorial Weekend - May 23-25thFriday, Saturday and Sunday: Great wines, good customer service,

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Arguably, many steps of the winemaking process are clarificationsteps. For instance, the flow of free-run wine from the solids offermentation is a clarification step. The separation of Chardonnayfrom the lees, called racking, also results in a clearer wine. Racking,the transfer of any wine from one oak barrel or stainless steel tankinto another, separates the clearer wine from sediment left behind –just like transferring an old wine with sediment from bottle todecanter.

However, the elaborate automated process of filtration clarifiesthousands of gallons of wine at a time – and there are risks. Thedecision to filter depends upon whether a winemaker believes theprocess will significantly improve wine clarity, character and long-term integrity. One school of thought believes aggressive filteringremoves beneficial, natural compounds in a wine responsible for itsunique flavor, style, strength and aging potential. So, while notfiltering wine opens the possibility that an off-taste might develop inthe bottle, filtering too much out of the wine could leave it flat anduninteresting. Most often, even expensive luxury brand wines pass

once through a coarse filter, removing only the largest particles,leaving the smallest ones to allow the wine to keep its personality.

While a wine doesn’t normally state that it was filtered, those notfiltered often proudly announce “Unfiltered” right on the front label.Although it is not an indication of quality in either case, you maywant to make a mental note of any red wines you especially enjoyand see if they are unfiltered. It’s a winemaking step to be aware of,though not one that should influence your purchasing decision.

Also know: • Fining: Stabilizes wine by addressing microscopic particles thatfiltering cannot address, but, if left in the wine might createaroma or flavor faults over time.

• Cold Stabilization: Chills wine to precipitate two chemicalcompounds – tartrate and bitartrate. These compounds latermight settle at the bottom of the bottle or cling to the cork.Without cold stabilization, bottled wine exposed to extremecold storage conditions could precipitate the tartrates.

Why are some wines filtered?

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On Sunday, June 1, An Afternoon of Epicurean Delights (AED),will be held, as always, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the tranquil,beautiful gardens and grounds of the historic Chapman House by theSea in Shell Beach.

Afternoon of Epicurean Delights will celebrate 27 years of thisspectacular event which benefits the Health & Prevention Division ofCommunity Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County(CAPSLO). All proceeds directly provide over 10,000 medical, andeducational and advocacy services for under-served families, women,men, and youth throughout our county.

You are invited to stroll through this amazing estate on the bluffsof the Pacific Ocean with stunning gardens and panoramic oceanviews, sit poolside, listen to great music in two locations, participatein a silent auction with items featuring local art and photography,hand-crafted jewelry, premium and reserve wines, get-awayweekends, gift baskets, and much, much more, all while tasting thebest food their longtime vendors, vintner, and confectioners have tooffer.

So far this year those participating include: 2nd Chance Winery,Ancient Peaks Winery, Baileyana Winery, Black Horse Espresso &Bakery, Bloom Microgreens, Bryon & Cambria Winery, Blue SkyeCafe; Castoro Cellars, Claiborne & Churchill Vinters, Cracked Crab,Gardens Restaurant, Firestone Walker Brewery, Frockling FrogWinery, Gerald's Olde Tyme Chocolate, Honey Bee Cakery, IndigoMoon, J Lohr Winery, Jaffa Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine, Linn's ofCambria, Marisol at the Cliffs, Novo Restaurant & Lounge, PelotonCellars, Sage at Vista Grande, Saucelito Canyon Winery, SculpterraWinery, Seaside Cafe & Bakery, Stephen Ross Cellars, Tahoe Joe'sFamous Steak House, Still Waters Vineyards, Testa Catering, TolosaWinery, Trader Joe's, Upper Crust Trattoria, Wild Horse Winery,Windows on the Water, Wolff Vineyards and Zorro's Cafe and

Cantina.Tickets for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights are available now for

$100, and may be purchased by credit card directly from theCommunity Action Partnership Health & Prevention office: phone(805) 544-2498, or through Brown Paper Bag, via the website ataed.capslo.org.

As in past years, there will be a shuttle service from Shell BeachElementary School for your parking convenience. For those notliving on the Central Coast, Afternoon of Epicurean Delights hasbecome the best excuse for a get-away weekend, and an experiencethat brings people back, year after year.

27th Annual Afternoon of Epicurean Delights

There’s one thing you can count on as a farmer: one year’sweather will never be like any other. What that means in practiceis that the past only serves as example, not roadmap. Andespecially in a year like this one, where none of the establishedpast patterns seem to hold and drought is on the close horizon,how we strategize about the weather and our water use makes thedifference between having grapes to make into wine and having totake a pass after two bumper harvests in a row. What makes thisdoubly fraught is that this year’s decisions affect two years’ crops.

Why? Because vines aren’t like other annual, row crops. If youlook closely at a vine, you will see both this year’s and next year’sbuds, which is why weather damage can be such a problem: agrower is forced to contemplate the loss of multiple years’ income.Inside each bud are really small leaves, and from them come theleaves, canes, shoots and grapes, and each bud has concentriclayers, which is why weather damage is along a continuum.Minor damage, generally from frost, may reduce the yield a bit,but it’s the more severe darkening, akin to frostbite, which is thereal issue, guaranteeing a crop loss of at least fifty percent, if notmore. Equally, the phloem, the “bark” on the exterior of canes and

vine trunks, can also be damaged by cold, causing crop losses,too.

The best way to understand winegrowing options for weathermitigation is to “walk” through the vineyard throughout the year.Winter cold, even as cold as we got this past year, is actually noissue because the vines are dormant, which is why all fifty stateshave vineyards. Spring is when weather has the most impact ontwo years’ crops because the weather often flipflops quite quickly,and rain at an early point can be helpful to bring temperatures upwhile later in the season causing crop damage via hail orthunderstorms’ winds. Shattering of the bloming flowers candisrupt clusters or keep them from being fertilized, yet when facedwith a frost event earlier in the year, rain is welcomed as it bringsthe temperature up above freezing. summer and fall heat can alsobe an issue because too-high a temperature can cause vines to shutdown, shriveling or even sunburning grapes, and also potentiallykilling the vine in the process.

There are actually lots of options for mitigation, and the best, asyou might expect, are set up so as to help solve more than oneproblem. Believe it or not, something as simple as low trellisingversus high has an impact as far as weather goes as low trellises inthe wrong locales are more subject to frost damage, and highertrellises can provide shade for adjacent rows. How the trellis istrimmed in winter and early spring prior to budbreak is thus onestrategy, and there is projected to be a move back to “CaliforniaSprawl” from the VSP “candelabra” currently seen all over as theNorth Coast replants in the next few years for this reason: not onlydoes this provide different vine growth and brix gains, but it alsohelps as regards frost or hail damage during April and May, whenthe buds break and the vines flower.

Mechanical options abound, too. The wine machines, thosetwirling engines and fans on poles; the “Inverted Sinks” or “AirDams,” which essentially turn the wind machine to provide a frostsink to pull cold air down and away from vines on hillsides andslopes; vertical sprinklers and micro-sprinklers, which can raisethe temperature or allow frozen water to encase and protect thevines; and smudge pots, the gas fired heaters for the end ofvineyard rows which work in combination with wind machines – all are ways to work in combination with the land to mitigatethe negatives of weather while allowing the “terroir,” the locationaldistinctiveness, to still show through in the grapes and finishedwines by “moving the weather” since the vines really cannot. It’snot always easy or cheap, but the results are worth it, no? Enjoy!

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BY JOSH STEIN

Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for more than a decade, and, in addition to being owner/winemaker of the SteinFamily Wine Group, which produces a nationally and internationally distributed portfolio of wine brands and donates 5% of its sales tothe children of wineworkers in the form of college scholarships and support funds, he regularly consults for wineries and organizationsthroughout the North Bay and Coast via their subsidiaries, Discrete Wine Support Services and SF-Integrated Vineyard Management.

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Turiya Wines has officially released the2009 vintage. This second vintage of winesproduced by Turiya is an addition to theexisting varietals that were previouslyshowcased (cabernet sauvignon and syrah aswell as a blend of the two dubbed PerptualBliss). In this release Turiya's 2009 red blendcalled Hither features an enchanting blend ofPetite Verdot and Malbec. Turiya also providesbottling of the Petite Verdot and Malbecindividually so the consumer has theopportunity to enjoy the flavor compounds ofeach varietal on the purest level.

According to Angela Soleno, Owner andWinemaker, "Because I age the wines for threeyears in barrel and a year in bottle beforereleasing, the release of the 2009 vintage ofTuriya Wines has been long awaited and ishighly anticipated." She further explained herexcitement regarding petite verdot, "I reallyenjoy working with the Bordeaux grapes and both the malice andpetite verdot grapes have been up-and-coming varietals in Californiaover the last few years, the consumer awareness is on the rise andmagazines and blogs have published some great articles about it so I

am really excited to get it out there."Only 183 cases in total was produced for

the 2009 vintage. Prices on the wines range from $65 to $85 perbottle. Wines are only available through thewinery.

About Turiya WinesWinemaker and owner Angela Soleno

captures the essence of working on a smallscale. Her philosophy is to make only enoughwine so that each bin, fermenter, vineyard, orbarrel gets her personal smell, touch and taste.The end result is dramatically fine-tunedwines. Turiya Wines sources fruit fromvineyards on the Central Coast of California.Turiya is determined to create rare, fine-tunedwines, both blends as well as extremely smallreleases of single cultivars. Turiya onlyproduces red wines.

Total production for Turiya is set to only a few hundred casesannually and most releases are less than 100. Turiya wines may bepurchase by joining the allocation list or visiting the winery located at316 North F Street in Lompoc.

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ONGOINGBike, Hike and Kayak TripsExplore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors. Ten uniqueday trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking BigSur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. All tripsinclude necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeableguide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available. Call for reservations. 888-873-5610

ONGOING DAILYWine and Cheese Pairings at Villa San-JulietteLooking to kick your VSJ wine tasting experience up a notch? Join them forwine and cheese pairings with cheeses specially curated by local cheese expertand sommelier, Zina Miakinkova (also known as the Central Coast CheeseLady). Enjoy a selection of six international cheeses chosen specifically tocomplement six of their award-winning wines for $15 ($10 for Reserve Clubmembers), or add a tour of the winery – including our vineyards and newstate-of-the-art production facility – for a total of $25 ($20 for Reserve Clubmembers). Wine and cheese pairings, as well as property tours, are availabledaily. Reservations are recommended but not required, and may be made bycalling 805-467-0014, www.villasanjuliette.com

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYSTeachers Appreciation Night at Phantom RiversIn appreciation for all the dedication of school district personnel. Stop by thetasting room for happy hour specials. 3:30-7pm, 25% discounts off all bottlesand $2.50 off any wine by the glass! www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHWinemaker’s Choice Night at Phantom Rivers5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers’ MarketFarm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the ArroyoGrande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pmwww.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSIce Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves thewhole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm, Invent a brand newflavor and watch it being made. www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068

ONGOING Winemakers Choice at Phantom RiversThe first Friday of every month join John & Linda for their Winemakers Choicetasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like and we’resure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463

MAY 9Meet the Owners 30th Anniversary Winemaker Dinner at Laetitia VineyardsJoin them as they celebrate 30 years of Laetitia at the estate house withowners Selim and Nadia Zilkha and winemakers Eric and Dave Hickey. They willfeature a local chef's cuisine alongside our wines for a night to remember.$145/$125 Wine Club, Guests must be 21 and over, 6:30pm, Call 805-474-7641to reserve your spot, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 1Marianne Talley Fun Run at Talley VineyardsThe Marianne Talley Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was estab-lished in 1993 to fund scholarships for college-bound athletes from ArroyoGrande High School. The Fun Run was established as an annual fundraisingevent in 1994. The run is dedicated to honoring Marianne's memory and hercommitment to health, fitness and exercise. 8am, 805-489-0446 x31, [email protected], www.talleyvineyards.com

JUNE 14Battle of the Bartenders at Le Vigne WineryBeer, wine and liquor tastings. Live music by Forrest Day & Diegos Umbrella.Themed cocktail lounges. Bartender Challenge. Fine finger foods. 6:30-10pmwww.levignewinery.com

JUNE 18Pinot & Paella Dinner at Laetitia VineyardsJoin them for a delicious meal of various gourmet paella prepared by a localchef and Laetitia Pinot Noirs! $45, $35/Wine Club. Guests must be 21 and over,6-8pm, Call 805-474-7641 to reserve your spot, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 23Wine Blending Seminar with WinemakerEric Hickey at Laetitia VineyardsJoin Winemaker Eric Hickey in this fun and educational seminar. Eric will leadyou through the blending process, while you will learn the craft of wine-making. After the demonstration you will be split into groups to practice yourblending and label design skills. There will be a contest for best blend and bestdesigned label. $50/$45 Wine Club, Guests must be 21 and over, 6:30-8pm, Call805-474-7641 to reserve your spot, www.laetitiawine.com

JULY 19Wine Club Summer BBQ at Laetitia WineJoin them at the Laetitia Estate House, while they BBQ, enjoy Laetitia wines,live music in the backyard & door prizes! $35 Wine Club only, Guests must be21 and over, 1-4pm, Call 805-474-7641 to reserve your spotwww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 23Grape Stomp at Laetitia VineyardIt's that time of year again! Harvest has nearly started and they would like toinvite you out to get into their Coquard presses and stomp some grapes withthem! Stomping will be from 11am-1pm, but the fun doesn't stop there! Theywill have food for sale from the Gusto on the Go Bistro food truck from 11am-4pm and live music from 1-4pm, grab a bottle and hang out! *Date is tentative due to unknown harvest schedule, check back for updates.11am-5pm, www.laetitiawine.com

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYSThird ThursdaysA menagerie of downtown Paso Robles businesses aim to inject a bit more“fun” into local fundraising efforts thanks to a new Third Thursday promotionbenefiting must! Charities. www.mustcharities.org

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYSFirst Fridays Sip-N-Sing at Doce RoblesJoin their staff at Doce Robles Winery the first Friday of every month forkaraoke, sippin and sunsets. Enjoy wines by the glass at only $5 or pair withartisan cheeses and locally cured meats for just $10. Enjoy sipping one of theirmany delicious wines next to the vineyards. Wines will be sold by the glass andby the bottle. Sing and sip into the sunsets. 5:30-8pm, www.docerobles.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYSWood Fired Pizzas at Robert Hall WineryThey'll have the wood-buring pizza oven fired up Friday and Saturday from 11-3pm. Artisan authentic Italian handmade pizzas will be fresh baked dailyon-site. You pick your pizza and they'll recommend the wine! $12/pizzaJoin them for lunch and enjoy the view. 805-239-1616 www.roberthallwinery.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSPinot Noir Blending Seminarat Wild Horse WineryTempleton – Learn the art of blending wine. Experience first hand what beinga winemaker is all about. Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA andlearn what terroir truly means. Each participant creates their own blend to takehome. $50, $35/wine club. By appointment 11am or 2pm, Limit 10www.wildhorsewinery.com, RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15

ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSPatio Food Pairings at Opolo VineyardsJoin them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood burningoven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired with excellentOpolo wines. Cheers! www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593

ONGOING SATURDAYSTours & Tastings at Eberle WineryVIP Tastings by appointment, $25, Complimentary cave tours every half hourwww.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYLive Music at Wild HorseSongwriters At Play promotes live music events at many Central Coast venues.Their showcases will be held twice-monthly on Saturday afternoons at WildHorse Winery. There's no cover charge, although they pass the tip bucket forour featured artist. All ages are welcome. 1-4pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com

ONGOING Live Music on the Patio at Niner Wine Estates1-4pm, www.ninerwine.com, 805-239-2233

ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYSA Grape to Glass Experience at Wild Horse WineryUnique, fun and educational! at Wild Horse Winery. Learn what happens in thevineyards and in the cellar and end with a special wine tasting. During thetour, they encourage you to bring just two things: your walking shoes and lotsof questions! This is your unique opportunity to learn and experience the downand dirty details of Wild Horse Winery. $15 per person, Wine club members andup to 3 guests are complimentary. Reservations requested. Call the VisitorCenter for more information at 805-788-6310, www.wildhorsewinery.com

ONGOING DURING MAYDavid Childs Art Exhibit at Castoro CellarsSpecializing in watercolor as a medium, David Childs has captured a particularmood and perception of California's Central Coast and they are proud to havehim as the featured artist for the month of May. 10am-5:30pmwww.castorocellars.com

JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBERWine Down Wednesdays at CalcareousJoin them at Calcareous on Wednesdays as they keep their Tasting Room doorsopen until 8pm for Wine Down Wednesdays! A food & wine pairing menu willbe available for purchase from 5-8pm. Guests may also sit and enjoy theirbeautiful sunset with a glass or bottle of your favorite Calcareous wine toshare. No reservations necessary. See you on top of the world! 805-239-0289www.calcareous.com

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBERFriday Night Sunset Happy Hour at Mondo CellarsJoin them for their Friday Night Sunset Happy Hour... Every Friday throughOctober, 5pm till sunset. Wine by the glass and by the bottle. Enjoy live enter-tainment and reasonably priced gourmet catered appetizers. No cover charge.www.mondocellars.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWinemaker Wednesdays at the Paso Wine Centre6-9pm, $12/wine flight, additional $12/food pairingwww.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156

ONGOING SATURDAYSLive Music at the Paso Wine Centre8-10pm, free, www.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156

ONGOING SUNDAYSLive Music at SculpterraLive entertainment sponsored by "Songwriters At Play." 1-4pm, free, www.sculpterra.com

ONGOING Go BallooningEnjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, SanMiguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitudeof a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers pertrip. Weather permitting. Call for reservations. www.sloballoon.com 805-458-1530

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYSaturday Live at Vina RoblesEvery other Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit backand enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines.Wine for purchase & tastings available. Complimentary, 1-4pmwww.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYSunday Brunch at Veris CellarsCatered brunch & bottomless mimosas. Templeton, 11am-2pm, $25$18/without mimosas, www.veriscellars.com, 805-434-0319

ONGOING EVERY SECOND SUNDAYCentral Coast Railroad Festival Wine-Train ExcursionsThe excursions include a trip up the Cuesta Grade to Paso Robles on Amtrak'sCoast Starlight, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history anda private bus trip down to San Luis Obispo. The winter excursions begin andend at Anglim Winery in the historical Southern Pacific Depot next to the Paso Robles Amtrak Station.

MAY 11Mother's Day Brunch on the Eberle Deck Make Mom happy by taking the entire family and friends to brunch at EberleWinery on Mother’s Day! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Estate Vineyard andmusic by Jan & Ted on the deck. 11am-1pm, $40/adults (wine included),$15/young adults 6-13, children under 5, free! To make reservations please call805-238-9607, email [email protected] or purchase online atwww.EberleWinery.com

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MAY 2014 WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 11Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Vina Robles Treat your mother to an elegant afternoon tea party. Guests are greeted with aglass of sparkling wine before taking a seat on our serene Petite Terrace. A deli-cate buffet featuring traditional finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours, jam andlashings of cream awaits, all accompanied by your favorite teas and live music.Wine by the glass and bottle available for purchase. 2-4pm, $35, $30/SignatureWine Club members, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com

MAY 15"Wild" Animals, BBQ and Great Wines at Wild Horse WineryLions & tigers & bears, oh my... wait, that's not right. How about llamas & pigs& goats. Join them for an up close look at the other "wild" animals and "petting" zoo for the day. Plus fabulous wine, BBQ burgers, hot dogs and all thefixins. $10 per person for food and wine, $5 per person wine onlyComplimentary Club Members 10am-6pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com

MAY 15-18Paso Robles Wine Festival at CalcareousEnjoy panoramic views of the valley while indulging in award-winning estatewines, new releases, VIP winery tours, lunch specials and wine tasting. 11am-5pm, 805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com

MAY 15-1832nd Annual Wine FestivalIn Paso, they take winemaking pretty seriously. In fact, they hold a festivalevery year to honor our grapes and the wines they create. They call it simply:Wine Festival. 2014 will be their 32nd Annual Wine Festival - a celebration oftaste, tradition and triumphs of wine ambition. It’s a time to Grow Wild withinnovation. And a time to unwind and enjoy the finest food and wine PasoRobles Wine Country has to offer. The 32nd Annual Wine Festival will beginsThursday, May 15 with a selection of Winemaker Dinners. On Friday, May 16 asselect wineries feature their Library, Reserve, White/Rosé, Futures and terrifictastes at the Reserve Event. On Saturday, May 17, more than 60 wineries cometogether in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park to showcase their winesalongside culinary samplings during the Grand Tasting. There will also be funWinemaker Seminars preceding this tasting event. www.pasowine.com

MAY 16Wine Festival Dinner with The Cracked Crabof Pismo Beach at Eberle WineryBrace yourself for one of the best (and entertaining) dinners of your life. EberleWinery is happy to welcome back the famous Cracked Crab to do an informaldinner on their cellar floor. They'll roll up the doors, hire a band, tie on somebibs and enjoy the freshest seafood the country has to offer. They put thebuckets on the table and they do an old fashioned crab feed. No one goeshome hungry! They have to thank Mike and Kathy Lee for joining themagain...and promise you it's a night of no-fuss fun. Just great food and greatwine - which make a perfect combination! 6:30pm, www.eberlewinery.com

MAY 16Brunch at Wild Horse WineryJoin them for brunch bites and live music. The perfect stop on your way out oftown. 11am-1pm, $10 per person food and wine, $5 per person wine only,complimentary for club memberswww.wildhorsewinery.com

MAY 16

Diosa Barrel Room Dinner at SummerWood WineryJoin Winemaker Mauricio Marchant for a spectacular evening in the SummerWood Winery Barrel Room as you indulge in a multi-course dinnerpaired with SummerWood Diosa wines, including new, current and libraryrelease of their favorite American red-Rhone blend! To view menu, pleaseemail: [email protected]. 6:30pm wine reception, 7pm dinner$125 pp / $110 SummerWood Wine Club, Advance Reservations: 805-227-1365 ext. 11, www.summerwoodwinery.com

MAY 16-18Wine Festival Weekend at Peachy Canyon WineryOn Saturday, Meet Peachy Canyon’s winemaker Terry Culton for barrel samplesand pre-release tastings of theirupcoming vintages. Live music by The Sweet-water Trio from 1-4 p.m. and local food truck Salt & Pepper will have fantasticfood pairings available. Enjoy a picnic and a glass of your favorite Peachy wine!On Sunday, relax after a busy weekend and join Peachy Canyon for BBQ on theirlawn. They will be grilling up tri-tip sliders with Luke Byron playing live musicin their gazebo from 1-4 p.m. Try their full lineup of premium and reservewines; many of them exclusive to the tasting room! Blankets and lawn chairswelcome. www.peachycanyon.com

MAY 16-18Wine Festival Weekend at Vina Robles Friday, May 16: Kick-off Wine Festival weekend with them and become aMaster Chocolatier for a Day. Learn how to make your own truffles and enjoythem on the patio with Vina Robles estate wines and live music. The HospitalityCenter will also be open for tastings and wine by the glass. 10am-6pm, Choco-late class/$45-$50 Tastings/$7-$25, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.comSaturday, May 17: Visit them at the 32nd Annual Wine Festival GrandTasting in the Paso Robles downtown park or at the gorgeous HospitalityCenter in the heart of Paso Robles wine country to taste their new releases. Kickback and relax on the patio as we continue our Saturday Live music series from1-4pm. Mix and Match Case specials (Estate wines only) all weekend!805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com

MAY 17Sandii Castleberry Duo & Burgers at Robert Hall WineryTake a break during Wine Festival Weekend by enjoying a tasty burger from theBurger Bar. They'll have all the toppings you love! $10 per person. You can enjoyit on the Terrace overlooking the vineyard with a glass of wine and listen to theSandii Castleberry Duo. They play everything from jazz, blues, soft rock,country, folk and bluegrass genres. 12:30-4:30pm, 805-239-1616www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 17Annual Gourmet Pig Roast Dinner at Calcareous Don't miss the Calcareous Annual Gourmet Pig Roast Dinner with all the trim-mings prepared in a Latin flair! Rock out to a live performance by the latinguitar world fusion group, Incendio while indulging in amazing food,Calcareous wines and fun on top of the world at Lloyd's Lookout! 6-8pm, $95$75/Limelight Wine Club Members, 805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com

MAY 18Terrace Wind Down with the OccasionalMustache Band at Robert Hall WineryRelax on the Terrace with the Occasional Mustache Band. This local band has aunique blend of country, blues, rock and folk music. Pulcinella Wood FiredPizza will be baking up authentic artisan pizzas and serving signature salads.Enjoy them with a glass of wine, a gorgeous view and fabulous live music. 11am-4pm, www.roberthallwinery.com

MAY 18Yoga in the Vines & Organic Brunch at Castoro CellarsPractice your Sun Salutations while looking out on to the picturesque vineyardsat their first ever Yoga in the Vines class. This will be an all levels yoga class toget your blood flowing after a long weekend. After class you'll be greeted witha glass of Castoro’s own Methode Champenoise and an organic brunch. 8:45am$30, $25/Wine Club Members, www.castorocellars.com

MAY 25Live Music-Soul Sauce at LaetitiaCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while yousip on Laetitia & NADIA wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 13Wine Blending Seminar with WinemakerEric Hickey at Laetitia Join Winemaker Eric Hickey in this fun and educational seminar where he willlead you through the blending process, while you will learn the craft of wine-making. After the demonstration you will be split into groups to practice yourblending and label design skills. There will be a contest for best blend and bestdesigned label. $50, 45/Wine Club, 805-474-7641, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 22Live Music-Soul Sauce at LaetitiaCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while yousip on Laetitia & NADIA wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 28-29Vineyard Walks with Gourmet Lunch at Robery Hall WineryEnjoy the peaceful beauty of our vineyard on a summer morning with an educational walking tour. After the tour, feast on a gourmet lunch on their Terrace. $20 per person, $16 for members. Reservations required. 10:30am-12:30pm, 805-239-1616, www.roberthallwinery.com

PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

ONGOINGComplimentary Limousine Service with Pismo Beach WineryTheir complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designateddriver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo BeachWinery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour. Limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back. Freewww.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463

ONGOINGHearst Castle ToursLed by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand themajesty and beauty of this historical treasure. www.hearstcastle.org 800-444-4445

ONGOING FRIDAYSSips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill VintnersLocal food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair; winery tables andchairs will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Wine and food sold separately. 5:30-7:30pm, www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066

ONGOING SUNDAYSSips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill VintnersLocal food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair; winery tables andchairs will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Wine and food soldseparately. 1-3pm, www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHArt Gallery Events “Art After Dark”Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese.6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org, 805-544-9251

ONGOING THROUGH MAY 42014 Wine, Waves & Beyond Combining the fun, laid back atmosphere of our wine country and unique surfculture, enjoy four days of unforgettable events evoking the magic of Wine &Waves. This four-day event includes a Surf Movie Night, Rabobank’s Barrel toBarrel Grand Tasting, Hops & Hogs Throw-down, Central Coast Longboard SurfContest and the 805 Classic BBQ featuring the Firestone Walker BrewingCompany & Vintage VW Display. Proceeds benefit the Association of AmputeeSurfers (AmpSurf). www.WineWavesandBeyond.com

MAY 16-18Chardonnay SymposiumThe Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach is the new home of The 5thAnnual Chardonnay Symposium. The Symposium offers a Grand Tasting & SilentAuction; Seminar Panel Discussion Moderated by Wine Enthusiast West CoastEditor Steve Heimoff; and a Chardonnay Wine-Inspired Dinner prepared byExecutive Chefs Maegen Loring and Jacob Moss of Lido at Dolphin Bay. Localwineries will offer special promotions and events in conjunction with TheSymposium. For more information visit www.TheChardonnaySymposium.com

JUNE 1An Afternoon of Epicurean Delights Afternoon of Epicurean Delights will celebrate 27 years of this spectacular eventwhich benefits the Health & Prevention Division of Community Action Partner-ship of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO). All proceeds directly provide over10,000 medical and educational & advocacy services for under-served families,women, men and youth throughout our county. You are invited to strollthrough this amazing estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean with stunninggardens and panoramic ocean views, sit poolside, while listening to greatmusic in two locations, participate in a silent auction with items featuring localart and photography, hand-crafted jewelry, premium and reserve wines, get-away weekends, gift baskets and much, much more. All while tasting the bestfood from longtime vendors, vintner, and confectioners have to offer. Tickets forAfternoon of Epicurean Delights are available now for $100.00, and may bepurchased by credit card directly from the Community Action PartnershipHealth and Prevention office: phone 805-544-2498, or through Brown PaperBag, via their website at aed.capslo.org

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ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSMaster the Art of Wine and Cheese at Tolosa WineryFour cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine ispaired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. 11am-4pm, www.tolosawinery.com, RSVP, 805-782-0500

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ONGOING THURSDAYSSan Luis Obispo Farmers' MarketHeld every Thursday night, Farmers' Market brings the community together toshop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and variedcuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local enter-tainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes- that's their Farmers' Market mascot, Downtown Brown. www.down-townslo.com

JUNE 19-20Roll Out the BarrelsFor 24 consecutive years, their Roll Out the Barrels summer celebration has setthe pace for good times, good vibes and good wines in San Luis ObispoCounty.The festivities begin with a Thursday evening “Barrels in The Plaza”grand tasting adjacent to the historic Mission in downtown San Luis Obispo.Here, the wines of SLO Wine Country are served with artfully paired treatsprepared by local chefs. Then, on Friday evening, their wineries team up witharea restaurants to offer a selection of winemaker’s dinners to fit every taste.It's never too early to mark your calendars for this signature SLO Wine Countryevent. www.slowine.com

LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAYQuiz Night at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.6:30-10pm, www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252

ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYSLive Music at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.6:30-10pm, www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAYCentral Coast Tasting Series at Avant Tapas and Wine

MAY 3Blend your own GSM with the Winemaker at Zaca Mesa WinerySpend the afternoon with their talented winemaker, Eric Mohseni! He willinstruct you on the art of blending the red Rhone varietals. From barrels tobottle you will have the chance to create your own Grenache, Mourvedre andSyrah blend, done to your taste! Everyone will get to take home a bottle oftheir own wine to show off with family and friends. Lunch with the wine-maker will be included: A gourmet picnic provided by Fresco Valley Cafe.10am-1pm, $60 $48/Wine Club Members,www.zacamesawinery.com

MAY 17Zaca Mesa 41st Anniversary Party!Zaca Mesa is turning 41! It's hard to believe that it has been 41 years ofmaking fine wine in Santa Barbara County so celebrate with them Saturdayafternoon. Barrel sampling, accolades tasting, library selections, sensory evaluation, winery tours, vineyard tours & live music! Lunch will be served ofsteak sandwiches and all the sides. RSVP to the Events Coordinator AngelaHarrison at 805-688-9339 x311 or email angela@ zacamesa.com and inviteothers! 12-4pm, $12, $10/members, www.zacamesawinery.com

MAY 24Memorial Day Weekend ~ Live Music & AllAmerican BBQ at Zaca Mesa Winery Live music with Sean Wiggins and Chef John will be cooking Hamburgers andHotdogs all day! 12-4pm, www.zacamesa.com

AUGUST 9Black Bear Release Party at Zaca Mesa Winery & VineyardIt is almost time for the biggest bash at Zaca Mesa Winery, the Bear will beunleashed! The coveted 2011 Black Bear Block Syrah will be released! Eachyear they celebrate the award winning, small-lot production of their oldestSyrah block known to its followers as the Black Bear Syrah. If you have notmade reservations, it is time to give them a call or email. Chef John willprepare a gourmet, four-course, sit down dinner in our beautiful courtyard,paired with our wines and live jazz music. 6-9pm, 805-688-9339www.zacamesa.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING THURSDAYSPizza Party at Corks n’ CrownsFine wine and craft beer pairing with Full of Life Flatbread Gourmet Pizza.4-7pm, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600

ONGOING SUNDAYSCupcakes & Sparkling Wine at Corks n’ Crowns11:30am, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600

JUNE 1Santa Barbara Fork & Cork ClassicNestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean,this year's inaugural Santa Barbara Fork & Cork Classic event held at theMontecito Country Club is the ideal spot to enjoy an impressive collection ofthe best chefs and restaurants in Santa Barbara. Guests will enjoy tastingsfrom an array of select wines and special dishes prepared by over 20 of SantaBarbara's top restaurants. 2-5pm, $65/pre-sale general admission, $95/at thedoor, $75/pre-sale, VIP/$125 at the door

JUNE 13-15Live Oak Music FestivalThe Live Oak Music Festival is held at Live Oak Camp, about twenty minuteswest of Santa Barbara. Nestled in the river valley that feeds Cachuma Lake,the site is filled with old oaks that provide restful shade and pristine beauty.The temperate climate, the shady oaks, the early summer setting and theslow-moving pace create a pastoral backdrop for relaxing and listening togreat music with family and friends. It's hard to imagine a better way to kickoff the lazy days of summer. Tickets 805-781- 3030, www.liveoakfest.org

JUNE 28Santa Barbara Wine FestivalSWIRL, SIP, & SAVOR...wines from Central Coast premier wineries comple-mented with savory and sweet delectable delights at the Santa Barbara WineFestival™. Escape for an afternoon and enjoy the refreshing ambiance of beingin nature as you take pleasure in tantalizing tastings of food and wine. 2-5pm$95, $70/members, at the door $105/person, 805-682-4711 ext. 110www.sbnature.org/tickets

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ONGOING MONDAY-THURSDAYCosta de Oro Happy Hour4-6pm, wine by the glass $7, $5 club members www.cdowinery.com 805-922-1468

ONGOING Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de OroGreat way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheeseplates. 5-8pm, www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING Glider Rides at the AirportSanta Ynez, www.gliderrides.com, 805-688-2517

ONGOINGPrivate Access Sundays at BridlewoodThe winery will be open only to Wine Club members for an exclusive tastingevent showcasing their new releases and limited production wines. Bridle-wood Estate Club member benefits include admission of member and oneguest at no charge (2 people). Tickets may be purchased for extra memberguests, pending availability, at a cost of $20 each. All guests must be accom-panied by Bridlewood club member the day of event. 805-688-9000 Ext 223 www.bridlewoodwinery.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING TUESDAYSOpen Mic Night at Carivintas WineryCome in and showcase your talent to be considered for an upcoming gig atCarivintas. 5-7pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYSSolvang Wine (and Beer) WalkSolvang’s Third Wednesday Wine and Beer Walk tickets cost just $20 each (cashonly please), and include a ticket to sample two wines at five participatingwine tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass and a map to help you navigateyour way through all the fun! No one under 21 is permitted to purchasetickets. 3-7pm $20, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSSolvang Farmer's Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pmwww.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING THURSDAYSWandering Dog Wine Bar presents Blind Tasting ThursdayChallenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every month features a different region. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15 www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

ONGOING THURSDAYSTeachers Night at Carivintas WineryAll teachers are invited. Receive discounts and play games. 5-7pm www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH MAY“Friday Night Wines” Class Seriesat Wandering Dog Wine BarSolvang’s Wandering Dog Wine Bar has officially announced their new 2014“Friday Night Wines” Class Series, which will entail once-per-month eventsspanning through May. In line with Wandering Dog’s mission to engaginglyeducate its wine club members and patrons, class topics will run the gamutfrom Barolo to Syrah to Pinot Noir, plus a special edition dedicated to SantaBarbara County AVAs. All classes are currently open for enrollment, andadvance payment and reservations are required. To make a reservation for anyof the Friday night classes, call (805) 686-9126 or email [email protected].

ONGOING FRIDAYSMovie Night at Carivintas Winery6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAYLive Music in the Tasting Roomat Sort This Out CellarsKeep a lookout for special band performances that you won't want to miss!www.sortthisoutcellars.com, 805-688-1717

ONGOING SATURDAYSLive Music at Carivintas Winery6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING FRIDAY-SUNDAYWandering Dog Wine Bar Cupcakes & Wine FlightTasters enjoy 3 wines, each paired with a delicious gourmet cupcake fromSolvang Bakery. Flight includes 3 half glasses of wine and 3 cupcakes. $20, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

ONGOING LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTHLompoc Animal Shelter Adoptions at Carivintas WineryMeet the wonderful volunteers and animals from the shelter. Take one or twohome and start a new family. 12-3pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Solvang Farmers MarketFresh produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive andCopenhagen, 4-7pm, www.sbfarmersmarket.org, 805-962-5354

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTHSolvang Third WednesdayShop Solvang, save money and have fun! Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and professional offices offer special discounts and sales all day. Discover Solvang’s unique stores and boutiques. Discover Solvang’s uniquestores and boutiques. Delight in a divine culinary experience and take advan-tage of the Third Wednesday specials offered by participating restaurants,bakeries and sweet shops. 3-7pm, $20, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

MAY 17 Crawfish Boil at Buttonwood WineryJoin them for their somewhat annual Louisiana-style Crawfish Boil. Come outto the vineyard and devour some little mud-bugs and other grub, listen to theZydeco Zippers, and drink delicious Buttonwood wine. 12pm, $95, $75Imbibers Club members, 805-688-3032, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

JUNE 28Red, White & Blues Concert in Partnershipwith Longoria Wine at Buttonwood FarmWinery805-688-3032, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

AUGUST 9All Farm Dinner at Button Farm Winery805-688-3032, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

ONGOINGAn Evening with the Sommelier at Herzog Wine CellarsExplore a world of flavors with their tasting room Sommelier. 7pm$15, $10/wine club, www.herzogwinecellars.com, 805-983-1560

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VENTURA COUNTY

In the recent "Best of CaliforniaWine Competition 2013" HuntCellars, a Paso Robles basedboutique winery, was just notifiedthat in this competition held byFood and Beverage World, HuntCellars won four out of the 11categories.

Hunt Cellars won the following:• Best White Wine 2010 Viognier "Twilight Time" 93 Points

• Best Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 "Cabovation" Reserve 96 Points

• Best Zinfandel 2008 "Zinovation" 95 Points• Best Port 2001 Tawny Cabernet Sauvignon Port "GoodVibrations" 93 Points

Despite being blind from 1990, David Hunt 64 looks at nothing,but sees everything. His story is both fascinating and inspirational.Hunt redefines multitasking: he’s a renowned and widely celebratedcult winemaker, accomplished musician, lyricist, author, successfulentrepreneur, inventor, developer, pioneer “smart homes”, carpenter,contractor, chef, husband, father, author and recording artist in thekey of genius. These are a few of the many titles he has on hiscurriculum vitae...so far.

Not deterred by losing his vision, half of his totalaccomplishments were completed after he lost his sight, David ishumble, gracious, confident, focused and openly expresses his innervision that can see a God-made world, not a manmade world. Itseems negativity is not in his DNA. Indeed, Hunt Cellars in PasoRobles has made a habit of grabbing top honors at wine contests andearning 90-plus scores from wine publications, such as WineEnthusiast and Food and Beverage World. Hunt, the owner andwinemaker, proudly pointed out that virtually every wine sold atHunt Cellars from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese or Merlot haswon multiple gold, best of class, or scored 90 points or better.Putting his peers on an equally footing, Hunt has blindfolded friendsto taste test after taste test, with Hunt wines always coming out first,even over much more expensive vintages.

David's goal is to produce ‘memorable wines’. And he does,between 6-13,000 cases annually depending upon vintage andmother nature. He ages his wines in barrel longer than most wineriesin Paso Robles, or for that matter in California.

Hunt Cellars is located at 2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles andare open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.For more infoantion call(805) 237-1600 or visit www.huntcellars.com.

Hunt Cellars WinsBig in ‘Best of

California 2013’Competition


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BY DANIKA GORDONVivant Fine Cheese shop

has long been the premiercheese shop and wholesalecheese expert to over 150wineries, restaurants andfiner stores, they now havemore than 250 differentcheeses to choose from at the new location. They offer in-housewine and cheese pairings with fantastic varietals fromDe’Angelis, Tolosa and more. The new space will have anexpanded lunch menu for locals including soups, salads, grab-and-go work week lunches.

“Due to our popularity we had to move to a bigger place toserve our customers better,” stated Danika Gordon, owner ofVivant Fine Cheese. “We are still right in the heart of historicdowntown Paso Robles and easily accessible for those wishingto take our exceptional cheeses along with their wine tasting”.Vivant offers cheese boards, charcuterie platters, picnic basketsand boxed lunch sandwiches to enjoy at the location or to go.

Vivant Fine Cheese tasting room is making a new home at821 Pine Street, Suite B in Paso Robles, California with the anupdated cheese tasting room featuring premium local andimported handcrafted artisan cheeses paired with the finestCentral Coast wine and beer.

The new location will bring the new Exclusive Cheese Clubthat delivers quarterly gourmet seasonal cheeses to themembers. All shipments include tasting notes, wine pairingsuggestions and delicious recipes. The website offers manycheeses and catering options for you to purchase atwww.vivantfinecheese.com and they offer full catering servicesand by-appointment pairings for wineries, weddings andspecial events.

Vivant Fine Cheese is open Sunday through Thursday from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information visitwww.vivantfinecheese.com or call (805) 226-5530.

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Gary Eberle is synonymous with Paso Robles. A pioneer with wine roots inthe area since 1973, Eberle has helped shape the region’s success for over 40years. His footprint is wide and deep in the rough and untamed terrain of Paso’swine history. He was instrumental in founding the Paso Robles AVA in 1983and he is credited with being one of the first to plant Syrah and produce a 100percent Syrah wine in the United States. Gary has worked with winemakersTom Meyers, Niels Udsen and Tobin James - all local legends who’ve gone on tosuccessful careers in Paso’s wine industry.

Eberle started his namesake winery with a small group of friends andinvestors; his first release was the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s no wonder thatCabernet is still Gary’s ‘go-to’ wine. “It’s still what we do best here in Paso,” saysEberle, “we can make a soft, yet powerful Cabernet – the way it should be.”

In addition to its bustling tasting room and award winning wines, Eberle ishome to 16,000 sq. feet of underground wine caves, which can be enjoyed as acomplimentary tour or, for a truly unique experience, by reserving a VIPtasting. The winery and tasting room offers guests a place to slow down andcapture the essence of Paso – great wine, amazing views and fun personalities.

Winemaker Ben Mayo works in the cellar crafting the wines. After starting in2001 as a cellar ‘rat’, he worked his way up to assistant winemaker and wasnamed winemaker in 2003. The hard work of Eberle and Mayo continues topay off; Eberle Winery was named Winery of the Year last summer at theCalifornia Mid-State Fair.

Eberle features a diverse portfolio, with 12 wines on the menu to choosefrom on a daily basis in the tasting room. “We’ll always make the Zinfandel,Syrah and Barbera, which people love, but Cabernet is what we keep comingback to. It’s what we started with and will continue as our core wine program,”says Eberle.

Join us at Eberle in the coming months for a variety of events. • Wine Festival Weekend: dinner with Cracked Crab on Friday, May 16, joinus in the Paso Robles Park on Saturday, May 17 and at the winery for BBQbites with Gary on Sunday, May 18

• Dine in the Vines – a special family style dinner on August 8• Harvest Wine Weekend dinner – celebrate the bounty of the crop onOctober 17

As warmer weather approaches, Mayo is excited about their summer wineslike the award winning Viognier from Mill Road Vineyard and of course theSyrah Rosé. He said “Both wines offer delicious fruit flavors, while remainingcrisp and refreshing on the palate. These wines are perfect for the hot summerdays.”

Eberle wines are available for purchase online and in the tasting room. Formore information about Gary Eberle, Ben Mayo and Eberle wines and events,visit www.eberlewinery.com. The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m.

ON THE COVER

EBERLE WINERYCelebrating 35 years

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3810 East Highway 46, Paso Robles

(805) 238-9607 | [email protected]

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BY BETHANY RHINEIf you have not yet visited the Vino + Therapy Studio (VTS), your

body and mind have been missing out on one of the most uniqueexperiences available on the Central Coast. Located mere minutesfrom Paso Robles’ Wine Country, VTS is the most unique day spa onthe Central Coast pampering guests exclusively with the best of winerelated spa treatments designed to nourish and protect the skinthrough the antioxidant rich content of wine and wine grapes.

Not only does the Vino + Therapy Studio capture the completeessence of comfort, relaxation and rejuvenation in their treatments,they also capture the healing power of fun. Specifically the funexperienced when girlfriends get together for a weekend.

Let VTS bring out your inner Girls Gone Wine with their speciallydesigned packages to complement your weekend getaway:

For $40 per person enjoy a glass of wine, delectable Port infusedtruffles and a foot treatment that incorporates a sensational wine footsoak and champagne sugar scrub followed by a chair massage.

For $65 per person, indulge in the amenities of package one, buttrade the chair massage in for a 30 minute Vino Massage or Coco-Cab Facial.

For $85 per person, swap out the 30 minute treatment for a fullVino Massage or Facial plus enjoy an array of appetizers andeducational wine tasting at The Barrel Room next door, featuringseven boutique wineries.

For a more personal touch, let the Girls Gone Wine experiencecome to you. Their on location services are available for an additionalcharge per person and if you just can’t get enough wine, considerVTS’s Paso Robles Wine Tasting and Spa Tour. This full day adventureincludes wine, appetizers and spa treatments followed by a threehour wine tasting tour of Paso Robles’ award winning wineries. A lite

gourmet lunch will be provided at one of the vineyards plus localpickup and drop off is included in the package price of $150 perperson.

Looking to the futureNena Benson, Owner of Vino + Therapy Studio, is very excited to

announce their plans to expand into Paso Robles. Central Coast visit -ors and locals alike love Paso Robles’ Wine Country and VTS isexpected to be the next “go to” spot for some much needed fun andrelaxation. The new location will include space for Merlot mud baths,Chardonnay bubble bath soaks, specialized wine therapy facials andmassages as well as healthy and tasty wine and food pairings.

Vino + Therapy is located at 5990 Entrada, Atascadero. For moreinformation call (805) 466-VINO (8466) or visit their website atwww.vinotherapystudio.com.

Vino+Therapy Studio – Perfect Getaway for Girls Gone Wine

Villa San-Juliette made a statement at The Dallas MorningNews and TexSom Wine Competition submitting six wines andreceiving six new medals; one gold, three silver and two bronze.

The event, which features 2,729 wines from 27 states and 20foreign countries and considered one of the most respected wineevaluations in the country, celebrated its 30th year as a leadingwine competition in the industry. This year, the event wasadjudicated by 14 judges’ panels that consisted of wine critics,distributors, importers and sommeliers, which included 13Master Sommeliers and seven Masters of Wine.

Villa San-Juliette Vineyard and Winery’s winning winesincluded:

• 2011 Zinfandel — Gold• 2011 Chorum — Silver

• 2010 Merlot — Silver• 2011 Petite Sirah — Silver• 2012 Sauvignon Blanc — Bronze• 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon — BronzeThe gold medal-winning wines will be published in The Dallas

Morning News’ “Salut!” special section. All wines that receivedmedals will be available online in a searchable database availableat search.enofileonline.com and downloadable results for 2014are on www.dallaswinecomp.com. The winners receive exposureto TexSom’s national network of wine buyers at a tasting ofmedal-winning wines during the TexSom conference in August2014.

For more information on the competition, visitwww.dallaswinecomp.com.

Villa San-Juliette Goes Six for Six as Their Zinfandel Takes the Gold


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Open daily 10 a.m. to 6p.m.2175 Arbor Road , Paso Robles

www.summerwoodwine.com | (805) 227-1365

BY KIM MURPHY-RODRIGUESA scenic drive on Highway 46 west leads travelers to the picturesque SummerWood

Winery & Inn. With its grand lawn peppered with native trees, the SummerWood estatebeckons you to drop by for a relaxing visit. Full of charm, the property is owned by theFukae family of Osaka, Japan, and reflects the family’s dedication to detail and focus onhospitality. Discover SummerWood this spring, with a visit to the boutique property.

Exclusive to the SummerWood Tasting Room, all of the limited productionSummerWood wines are crafted by Winemaker Mauricio Marchant from westside PasoRobles AVA fruit. SummerWood’s winemaking philosophy is to nurture the fruit, withminimal irrigation and reduced crop loads in an effort to maximize varietal character andcomplexity. The winery’s portfolio includes both Bordeaux and Rhône varietals and blends,with an exciting line-up of new releases for Spring, including a Viognier, Grenache Blanc, aRosé, and the winery’s favorite red-Rhone blend Diosa (“Goddess”). In celebration of the2010 Diosa release and to kick-off the Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend, SummerWoodwill host a winemaker dinner in the SummerWood barrel room, highlighting the Diosa –past, present and future, paired with a seasonally inspired menu.

The SummerWood Tasting Room provides an idyllic setting and way to enjoy theafternoon. Recently renovated, the tasting room is full of light, with an extensive backpatio, wrap-around verandah and a gazebo. Enjoy a lively bean bag toss game, or relax to

SUMMERWOOD WINERY & INN Artisan Winery and Farm Fresh Cuisine Create a Destination

live music on the patio and enjoy the sunset. The winery is a favoritestop for groups, with picnic grounds and a wide-selection of artisancheese, deli and specialty items from local producers.

SummerWood offers two distinct wine clubs - the Seasons Cluband the Private Reserve Club, which includes an allocation of thewinery’s sought-after Private Reserve wine. Wine club benefitsinclude a seasonal food & wine pairing class, wine concierge service,priority releases and invitations to exclusive wine club events.

SummerWood wine club members also enjoy the added benefit ofthe nine guest room SummerWood Inn, located adjacent to thewinery. The inn’s design is contemporary blended into a rustic,vintage elegance. With a focus on farm-fresh cuisine, SummerWoodpartners with Central Coast farmers and purveyors as the directsource for the inn’s culinary needs. SummerWood Inn guests are

treated to a cooked-to-order breakfast, afternoon wine and appetizerreception and an evening dessert. Guest amenities include a nightlyturn-down service with handmade caramels from Sugar+SpoonCaramels and culinary infused bath products created exclusively forSummerWood by Paso Robles-based Oluv Skin.

The estate is an ideal site for destination weddings, celebrationsand corporate retreats.

Discover SummerWood and enjoy an authentic Paso Roblesexperience – a destination where you can enjoy artisan wines andwine country cuisine all in one perfect setting.

SummerWood Winery & Inn is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. and are located at 2175 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles. For moreinformation call (805) 227-1365 Winery, (805) 227-1111 Inn or visitwww.summerwoodwine.com.

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BY CAROLYN WOODDALL

Renowned for its blend of European Inspiration and California Character,Vina Robles is a family-owned and operated winery founded in the mid 1990’sby owner Hans Nef and his managing partner Hans-Rudolf Michel. Vina Roblesis the result of the application of their Swiss heritage to California’s CentralCoast.

“I want Vina Robles to express a unique balance of European heritage andAmerican opportunity,” said Nef. “As individuals, we are rooted in the OldWorld. As winemakers, we are empowered by the New World. But both worldsbring value to what we do, and we endeavor to capture this distinction in ourwines.”

All Vina Robles fruit is estate-grown across five distinct vineyards, allowing forthe wines to exemplify the diversity and quality of each vineyard’s microclimateand terroir. From Adelaida Springs Ranch in the fog-kissed coastal mountainswest of Paso Robles, to the rolling hills and warmer growing conditions ofHuerhuero and Jardine Vineyards in Paso’s east side; to the cooler, sandy soils ofCreston Valley Vineyard and the rolling hills of Pleasant Valley to the north; thevineyards of Vina Robles offer ideal growing conditions for varietals such asCabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Verdelho and Sauvignon Blanc.Each vineyard is sustainably farmed and SIP Certified.

Winemaker Kevin Willenborg works closely with vineyard manager SukhySran to choose the very best blocks of fruit in order to achieve the highest quality

VINA ROBLES

Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. summer; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. winter3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles

(805) 227-4812 | www.vinarobles.com

PEACHY CANYON WINERY 1480 North Bethel Road, TempletonOpen Daily 10-5:30 and by appointment 805-239-1918 • www.peachycanyon.comWe’re celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon, where we’ve been making Paso Robles wine history since 1988. Come enjoy our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting smalllot blends. We’re proud to be Westside originals.

VENTEUX VINEYARDS1795 Las Tablas, TempletonOpen Daily 10-5 and by appointment 805-369-0127 • www.venteuxvineyards.comFrom soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us touphold the highest level of care in all aspects of the wine-making process. Our extremely small productions of Rhônewines showcase a style of balance, elegance, and finesse.Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room.

MONDO CELLARS3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles805-226-2925 • mondocellars.comHours: Sun-Thu, Sat 11-6; Fri 11-10Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in ourbig Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bedand Breakfast your home and enjoy breathtaking viewsfrom every window. All just five miles from downtownPaso Robles shopping and dining. Join us!


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possible in the wines.

“Each wine has its own life,” said Willenborg. “The role of the

winemaker is to respectfully steward this life with care and

attention to detail.”

Willenborg utilizes subtle winemaking tactics, drawing from

both traditional and modern winemaking methods. The goal is to

translate the Paso Robles terroir into every bottle of Vina Robles

wine. Some of the most recent accolades from Wine Enthusiast

include 91 p oints and Editors’ Choice for the 2010 Cabernet

Sauvignon Estate, 92 points and Editors’ Choice for the 2012

WHITE4, and 91 points and Best Buy for the 2012 Sauvignon

Blanc Estate. Also, be sure to taste the Special Release 2013 white

and Rosé wines from Huerhuero Vineyard, which include the

Albariño, Verdelho, Vermentino and Roseum.

“I want Vina Robles to be known for producing distinctive,

high-quality wines, and for providing excellent service to the

guests who visit our hospitality center,” said Michel.

Visitors to Vina Robles can taste these incredible wines in the

beautiful Vina Robles Hospitality Center that offers sweeping views

of the surrounding wine country and a blue oak forest. The

Hospitality Center combines California Mission-style design with

European elegance, including soaring interiors, large picture

windows, serene patios and a courtyard fountain. There is also a

large stone fireplace, comfortable chairs and a small lounge area

with a library. Visitors may choose to do an Estate or Reserve

Tasting, or enjoy a Privately Hosted Red or White wine and

Chocolate Experience or Gourmet Lunch tasting.

Visitors may also experience a variety of world-class artists from

all genres performing at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre, where two

of California’s great compositions meet, as exceptional wine and

intimate live music are paired to create an unforgettable wine

country experience. The Amphitheatre is one of the largest

outdoor venues for arts and entertainment in San Luis Obispo

County, and offers a variety of seating options including regular,

VIP and general admission lawn seating.

After a day of wine tasting and concert going, visitors can also

enjoy a stay at the Vina Robles Guesthouse at Pleasant Valley

Vineyard. The spacious Guesthouse offers the perfect wine country

getaway or family vacation. In addition to the robust amenities,

guests can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the Hospitality

Center.

Vina Robles is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

throughout the summer months, and is located at 3700 Mill Road,

off H ighway 46 East in Paso Robles . For more information call

(805) 227-4812 or visit www.vinarobles.com and for information

about upcoming shows visit www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.


Recommended Restaurants PASO ROBLESThomas Hill Organics – 1305 Park St; 805.226.5888 Contemporary American Cuisine © © © © © © © © © © Q

Villa Creek – 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanish Cuisine © © © © © © © Q

Enoteca – 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood © © © © © © © © © © Q

Bistro Laurent – 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 French Cuisine © © © © © © © Q

Artisan – 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro © © © © © © © © Q

Paso Inn and Steakhouse – 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakhouse © © © © © © © © © © © © Q

il Cortile – 608 12th St; 805.226.0300 Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dishes © © © © © Q

Buona Tavola – 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Northern Italian Cuisine © © © © © © © © Q

La Cosecha – 835 12th St; 805.237.0019 Latin/Spanish © © © © © © © © Q

Estrella – 815 12th St; 805.226.5406 Latin Cuisine © © © © © © © Q

Roberts – 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556 American Cuisine © © © © © © © Q

SAN LUIS OBISPONovo – 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986 International Cuisine © © © © © © © © © © Q

Firestone Grill – 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001 BBQ and Burgers © © © © © © © © ©

Cafe Roma – 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Italian Cuisine © © © © © © © © Q

Mama’s Meatball – 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861 Fine Italian Cuisine © © © © © © Q

Palazzo Giuseppe’s – 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Fine Italian Cuisine © © © © © © © © © Q

Luna Red – 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 International Cuisine Q © © © © © © © © © Q

MORRO BAYDorn’s – 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 Specialty in Seafood & Chicken © © © © © © © © © Q

PISMO BEACHSteamer’s – 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Seafood © © © © Q © © Q

Giuseppe’s – 891 Price St; 805.773.2870 Italian Cuisine Q © © © Q © ©

SANTA YNEZ VALLEYHitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse © © © © © Q

Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse © © © © © Q

Full of Life Flatbread – 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza © © © © © © ©

Bell Street Market – 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe © © © © © © © © ©

Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American © © © © © Q

Los Olivos Cafe Petros – 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine © © © © © © © © © Q

The Ballard Inn – 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion © © © © © © Q

Trattoria Grappolo – 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian © © © © © © © Q

Root 246 – 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine © © © © © © © ©

Avant Tapas & Wine – 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates © © © © ©

Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine © © © © © Q

CITY OF SANTA BARBARAJulienne – 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine © © © © Q

The ShellSsh Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood © © © © © © © © Q

The Wine Cask – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American © © © © © © © © ©

Olio Pizzeria – 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine © © © © © © Q

Bouchon – 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine © © © © © Q

Ca’Dario – 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine © © © © © © © Q

Arigato – 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine © © © © ©

The Stonehouse – 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American © © © © © © © © © Q

VENTURA COUNTYLe Petit Cafe Bakery – 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French © © © © © © © Q

Sugar Beets – 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine © © © © © © © © © ©

La Dolce Vita – 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine © © © © © © © © ©

Tierra Sur Restaurant – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean © © © © © © Q

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Il Cortile Ristorante has earned its place as a star within Paso

Robles’ impressive dining scene, wowing guests for the past five

years. The romantic atmosphere, thoughtful wine list, and exquisite

presentation and service, encourages special occasion dining.

However, with such a creative and diverse menu, it is necessary to

dine at the ristorante year-round! Much like the wine list, the menu’s

ingredients are a balanced blend of gourmet Italian items as well as

local proteins and produce. Favorite dishes, such as the mozzarella

tasting - mozzarella three ways, and pappardelle with wild boar,

tend to remain on the menu; however, Chef Santos is known for

updating his offerings based on the season. For spring of 2014, the

menu features several new additions, including Carpaccio di anatra

– duck carpaccio with gorgonzola sauce, balsamic reduction and

caramelized onions – for an antipasti. Under the famed mozzarella

course, Coppa con buffalo is a new option, which features coppa

with buffalo mozzarella and tomato confit. In addition to the milk

for the mozzarella, the buffalo pops up in the primi course as meat,

“Fettuccine con buffalo,” herb fettuccine with buffalo ragu and

roasted pear. As if that wasn’t drool worthy enough, because it is Il

Cortile, the fettuccine is house-made and ultra delectable. If at all

possible, save room for dessert. Whatever the selection, each bite is

like an encore at a favorite concert, extending the incredible dining

experience to the point of over indulgence, just the right amount of

it. Il Cortile is located just one block up from the park on 12th

Street. The ristorante is open Sunday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to

10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the website at ilcortileristorante.com or

call (805) 226-0300.

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LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERYLooking Forward, Giving BackBY JAIME LEWIS

Never content to rest on their laurels, the team at Laetitia Vineyard &Winery and NADIA Wines is busy both commemorating the past anddreaming up big plans for the future.

The 2013 harvest marked 30 years for this picturesque estate producer inthe Arroyo Grande AVA, nearly all of which Winemakers Eric Hickey and hisdad, Dave Hickey, have been around to experience. To honor the occasion,Laetitia will host a special 30th Anniversary Dinner at the elegant LaetitiaEstate House on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Owners Selim and Nadia Zilkhawill be in attendance, as well as Winemakers Eric Hickey and Dave Hickey,who will pour specially-chosen Laetitia and NADIA wines to accompany ChefJose Dahan’s multi-course menu. Tickets are $145 per person, or $125 forwine club members. Limited edition magnums of Laetitia’s 2012 Reserve Pinotetched with the 30th Anniversary logo and signed by Eric Hickey are alsoavailable for purchase.

As Laetitia looks forward to the next 30 years, sustainability becomes amajor focus. Whether it’s goats “mowing” cover crops or the installment of anemployee garden, the Laetitia team is progressive in its approach to efficiencyand responsibility. Next steps include harvesting biomass to convert tobiodiesel. “We have been working with a plant called Camelina and planting itas a winter cover crop,” says VP Vineyard Operations, Lino Bozzano. “If thisgrows successfully, we think we can harvest and convert it into enoughbiodiesel on site to supply our yearly diesel demand.”

But Laetitia’s concept of sustainability goes far beyond environmentalresponsibility to caring for the community. In fact, the brand recentlyannounced plans to bottle a new charitably-focused wine called NADIAQuattro, of which a portion of the proceeds will benefit two local causes eachvintage. For the first year, sales of this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,Tempranillo, Grenache and Petite Sirah will benefit the Woods HumaneSociety and the Family Care Network, which serves families and childrenacross the Central Coast.

“As a sustainable vineyard and winery, we are always looking for ways tocontribute to the sustainability of our community,” says President andWinemaker, Eric Hickey. “We’ve made many donations and contributions inthe past but are very excited to give proactively through this new bottling.With the selected charities rotating with each vintage, we are eager to touch awide range of local non-profits.”

To kick-off the release of the newest wine, Laetitia will hold a launch partyon June 15th at the winery with live music, delectable cuisine for purchasefrom The Pairing Knife food truck, samples of Quattro paired with locally-made chocolates and booths for both Family Care Network and WoodsHumane Society, including animal adoption.

For more information on the 30th Anniversary Dinner, purchasingcommemorative magnums, or the new NADIA Quattro wine, please visitwww.laetitiawine.com.

30TH ANNIVERSARY WINEMAKER DINNERFriday, May 9 - 6:30 p.m.

Laetitia will host a special 30th Anniversary Dinner at theelegant Laetitia Estate House on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.Owners Selim and Nadia Zilkha will be in attendance, as wellas Winemakers Eric Hickey and Dave Hickey, who will pourspecially-chosen Laetitia and NADIA wines to accompanyChef Jose Dahan’s multi-course menu. Tickets are $145 perperson, or $125 for wine club members.

LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERYOpen daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420(805) 481-1772, 1-888-809-VINE

Winemakers Eric Hickey and Dave Hickey



Just in time for spring, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery hasreleased a quartet of wines from the 2012 vintage – oneChardonnay and three delectable Pinot Noirs – to pair withgarden-fresh cuisine.

Winemaker, Eric Hickey, oversees the team that composesdistinctive wines from fruit sustainably grown on Laetitia’sArroyo Grande Valley AVA estate. “Two-thousand twelve was anincredible vintage at Laetitia,” he recalls. “A temperate andconsistent growing season ended without any heat waves,allowing for an unhurried, gradual harvest.” The result is aclutch of balanced, expressive wines on par with Laetitia’sfinest vintages.

Laetitia 2012 Estate Chardonnay (Price: $18.00)The grapes for this wine were whole-cluster pressed

and went through 75% secondary malolacticfermentation until naturally arrested at blending. Eachbarrel was tasted individually when blended to create anexquisitely balanced Chardonnay that’s varietally true,while still offering plenty of Laetitia’s signature spice.Cooperage included aging in 25% new François Frèresand Rousseau barrels for nine months.• Tasting notes: Dried honeycomb and tart green appleexpress Laetitia’s cool climate, along with multilayerednotes of hard lemon candy, wet river rock and hazelnut and a spicyanise finish.

• Pairings: A classic prosciutto-wrapped melon antipasto would pairnicely with this Chardonnay, as would Baja-style fish tacos toppedwith salsa verde.

Laetitia 2012 Estate Pinot Noir (Price: $25.00)All lots of Pinot Noir grapes used in this wine were de-stemmed to

allow the fruit characteristics to shine through, unmasked. After athree-day cold soak, a quick fermentation lasted only four daysbefore the wine was sent to the barrel for 11 months. Cooperageincluded a combination of François Frères and Rousseau French oakbarrels, 30% new.• Tasting notes: The 2012 Estate Pinot Noir offers a seductive nose ofsummer-warm plums and blackberries, with layers of earth, violetsand Asian spice. The palate reveals supple tannins and lively acidsaccented with pretty notes of framboise, dark chocolate and rye.

• Pairings: Delicious paired with caramelized onion and goat cheese-topped crostini or messy pulled pork sandwiches.

Laetitia 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir (Price: $40.00)The Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir is always comprised of fruit thatis given a little longer time on the vine, as well as a little longer timein oak (11 months in 40% new François Frères and Rousseaubarrels) . This “head of class” Pinot is noticeably rich in dark fruit,complexity and spice as a result of being blended from 60% ofconsistent vineyard blocks and 40% special lots that stood out that

vintage.• Tasting notes: This wine is marked by a rich plum hue andintense candied cherry, leather, white pepper and Cuban cigarbox aromas. The thick bouquet lingers with complex layers ofblack fruits, rich mocha and baking spice on the finish.• Pairings: Lentil and mushroom shepherd’s pie pairs well withthis earthy wine, as does spring lamb.

Laetitia 2012 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir (Price: $40.00)Unlike other Laetitia wines, this Pinot Noir is made using

45% whole clusters (i.e. including the stems) duringmaceration and fermentation, lifting the palate andchanging its entire profile. Aging included 11 months in50% new François Frères and Rousseau French oakbarrels.• Tasting notes: This wine is marked by a refreshing gripin mouth feel and a singular focus on the palate. Crispnotes of cassis, whole-leaf tobacco and blackpeppercorn overwhelm the bouquet, along withtouches of sweet oak and sultry black tea.

• Pairings: Roasted duck with maple-vanilla-glazedcarrots or venison sausage would pair beautifully withthis complex wine.

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It’s no wonder the people herecall it SLO. No one is in any hurryin the cafés or on the sidewalks, andcertainly no one is in any rush toleave. Strangers are genuinelyfriendly, always ready to talk abouttheir favorite hiking trail orbarbecue joint, or to point the wayto the winery with the best PinotNoir. It’s all part of the SLO life, thatcombination of good stuff thatmakes visiting here so nourishing tothe soul.

San Luis Obispo’s unusual naturalbeauty, along with its gentle climate,first attracted the Spanish padres tothe area in the 1700s. In 1772 theybuilt the fifth of California’s 21missions here, on the banks of SanLuis Creek, and named it MissionSan Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Today,many consider this the most beau-tiful of the Spanish missions.

More than 200 wineries producecritically acclaimed vintages inPaso Robles, Edna Valley andArroyo Grande Valley. Visitors canhead out along the gorgeouscountry roads to sip their waythrough the vineyards.

For more information on San LuisObispo County, go to visitslo.comor visit www.pasowine.com.

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Paso Robles Wine Country, Wine Enthusiast’s2013 Wine Region of the Year, invites you to seefirst-hand what makes this region a star! Join themfor the 32nd Annual Wine Festival – a celebration ofthe innovation, triumphs and character of thisspectacular region, May 15 to 18.

The 32nd Annual Wine Festival kicks-offThursday, May 15 with a selection of WinemakerDinners.

On Friday, May 16, select wineries feature theirLibrary, Reserve, White/Rosé and Futurescomplemented by fresh and local gourmet bites atthe Reserve Event.

Start your morning on Saturday, May 17 with a

fun and educational Winemaker Seminar. Followingthe seminar, more than 60 wineries come together inthe Paso Robles Downtown City Park to showcasetheir wines alongside culinary samplings, specialtastings and seminars during the Grand Tasting.Wineries at the Grand Tasting will be arranged by“regions” for a seamless and focused tastingexperience: Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Zinfandel,Burgundy, Italian and Other Wild Wines for yourtasting pleasure.

Travel beyond the park to explore more than 130winery events throughout the weekend includingwinemaker dinners, live music, barrel samplings andmore! For information visit www.pasowine.com.

32nd Annual Wine Festival, May 15 - 18

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WINEMAKER PROFILE

JASON JOYCECalcareous VineyardBY CAROLYN WOODDALL

At Calcareous, place is celebrated above all other factors – that perfect blend of soil,water, sun and air. In 2000 Calcareous Vineyards was founded on 342 acres, 1,800 feetabove sea level atop one of the highest limestone plateaus on Paso Robles’ west side. Thewinery earned its name from the solid calcareous rock upon which the vineyard sits,providing a place for their vines to flourish and produce high-quality, terroir-driven wines.Winemaker Jason Joyce brings an intimate understanding of these unique qualities thatmake Calcareous a special place.

Originally a pharmaceutical chemist, Joyce knew he wanted to become a winemakerafter working his first harvest during a three-month break from lab work. He quickly fellin love with the all-encompassing nature of wine production: from walking the vineyardsto driving tractors and forklifts to the hard physical work. But most of all, Joyce loved theway that winemaking forced him to slow down and engage with his senses in a meaningfulway.

“Most occupations don’t need you to think about smells, taste and sight so deeply,” saidJoyce. “Your sense of touch when feeling grape skins and seeds, or how the leaves andvines are feeling. Winemaking is a deeply human activity, and to have that opportunity asthe method of providing for yourself and family is really something rare and special.”

In addition to Calcareous Vineyard, Carver and Kate’s Vineyards are also included in theCalcareous Estate. From these three vineyards, Joyce creates estate wines such as

Open daily 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles CA 93446

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Winemaker, Jason Joyce

Chardonnay, Grenache, Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, as

well as blends such as Lloyd and Moose. The Twisted Wines are

produced from grapes sourced from vineyards to produce from of the

best value wines available including the Twisted Sisters Pinot Noir,

Zinfandel, Matriarch and Main Squeeze.

“My winemaking style is fairly simple: don’t ruin it,” said Joyce.

“This area produces such incredible wine filled with rich character. I

was never a strong enough writer to master the poetic prose required

to describe the ethereal; it must be tasted. But that is why you come

to Paso, to get that opportunity to taste and experience yourself. I

guarantee you will find something here that matches your palate.”

Calcareous is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for tastings

and Private VIP Wine Tasting and Tour that include a walk though

the beautiful Calcareous Vineyard, and a private tasting of library

releases, barrel samplings and future vintages in the Barrel Room

paired with a gourmet cheese plate (reservations are required). On

Saturday and Sunday, Food and Wine Pairings from Thomas Hill

Organics are offered from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more

information call (805) 239-0289 or visit www.calcareous.com.

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The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium, hosted by DolphinBay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, from May 16-18, brings togetherChardonnay producers, winemakers, sommeliers and winejournalists, as well as both food and wine enthusiasts from all overthe world, for an in-depth exploration of the world's favorite grapeand its impact on viniculture, tastemakers and the market. As thecountry’s premier event for education and celebration ofChardonnay wines, participants can taste, explore, learn about andappreciate this popular grape varietal. Events include a GrandChardonnay Tasting, focused educational seminar withrepresentatives from top Chardonnay wineries, and a sumptuousmulti-course Chardonnay dinner. In conjunction with TCS, manyCentral Coast wineries will offer special promotions and events tocomplete the experience. For more information, visitthechardonnaysymposium.com. The Wine & Waves Destination ofPismo Beach offers a wide variety of lodging choices, 26 miles ofstunning coastline, and is located just minutes from downtown SanLuis Obispo, and Central California’s wine producing regions of theEdna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Santa Maria Valley and PasoRobles. For more information on Pismo Beach, visitClassicCalifornia.com.

2014 TCS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Grand Chardonnay Dinner Friday, May 16 (7:00 p.m.)Lido’s talented Executive Chefs prepare a Wine-Country-Inspired

Dinner paired with world-class Chardonnay wines. A portion ofeach ticket sold will be donated to the Cal Poly Wine & ViticultureProgram. Limited seating; advanced purchase required; $150 perguest.

TCS Seminar Panel Discussion Saturday, May 17 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)This year’s TCS seminar, Maintaining Terroir Expression in a

Changing World, includes tastings of unique Chardonnays featuringa range of styles from top winemakers and a plated lunch. Seating islimited and $95 per person.

Grand Chardonnay Tasting & Silent Auction Saturday, May 17(1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. VIP/Media Pass admission)

Artfully crafted fare for the event provided by Lido, Morro BayOyster Company,and Fromagerie Sophie. Proceeds from the SilentAuction will be donated to the Cal Poly Wine & ViticultureProgram; $80 per guest.

Share Your Chard Party Saturday, May 17 (6:00 p.m. )Tolosa Winery hosts a pauleé style celebration. Guests will enjoy

an evening on the patio overlooking Tolosa’s breathtakingvineyards, indulging in fare paired by Lido at Dolphin Bay whilesipping their favorite Chardonnay wines that they are encouragedto bring to share, and also, includes special bottlings and featured

wines provided by attending producers. There will be dancingunder the stars from local band Hayburner and round trip shuttleservice from Dolphin Bay to Tolosa Winery available. Advancepurchase required; $65 per guest.

Sunday, May 18Many Central Coast wineries will offer ancillary promotions and

events in conjunction with TCS to be announced.

The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium

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Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.3443 Mill Road off Hwy 46 East in Paso Robles(805) 239-1616 | www.roberthallwinery.com

ROBERT HALL WINERYWhere Hospitality Comes FirstBY LISA PRETTY

Robert Hall Winery has always had a focus on hospitality. Owner, Robert L. Hall, knowsthat the smallest of details can make a huge difference when it comes to entertaining. “Iwanted to create a warm and beautiful place in Paso Robles that people would visit time andtime again. I had envisioned a facility that would be suited for formal weddings, casual BBQsand every day celebrations.”

With Robert’s vision and a dedicated team of professionals, the Robert Hall HospitalityCenter is indeed a place where everything from a casual get together to a formal weddingbecomes an unforgettable memory. The winery offers a large tasting room, complete with anindoor lounge area, and several outside picnic facilities with expansive vineyard views. Theelegant Meritage Room, formal Wine Library, spacious Amphitheater and aromatic WineCavern are all options for more formal events. From BBQs, corporate events, birthday partiesand weddings, the winery has several perfect venues where food, wine and friends may beenjoyed.

The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Not only is the tasting stafffriendly, they are also extremely knowledgeable. In addition to answering questions about thewines, each and every staff member is trained about the winemaking process and are happy totake guests on a tour of the wine cavern and production facility. The tour is complimentarywith tasting and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Requests for tours are always welcome;however, the tasting room does ask that group reservations be made in advance.

With the warmer weather, the two regulation Bocce Ball courts are also very popular.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and take advantage ofthe complimentary courts. For those who do not like to pack a lunch,most weekends the wood-fired pizza oven is going and pizza pies aremade to order in just a few minutes.

The third weekend in May is the time for an area wide celebrationof wine. On Saturday, May 17th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Robert HallWinery invites you to take a break and enjoy a tasty burger from theBurger Bar. All of the toppings you love will be available with yourburger for $10 per person. You can enjoy your burger on the GardenTerrace, overlooking the vineyard, with a glass of wine and listen tothe Sandii Castleberry Duo -- they play everything from jazz, blues,soft rock, country, folk to bluegrass genres.

On Sunday, May 18th, the Garden Terrace is the place to winedown. From 11am-4pm, you may relax to the music of theOccasional Mustache Band. This local band has a unique blend ofcountry, blues, rock and folk music. Pulcinella Wood Fired Pizza willbe selling authentic artisan pizzas and signature salads. Wine will beavailable by the glass or bottle so you can sit back and relax.

May is also the month that the winery will unveil the full line-upof Cavern Select wine. Cavern Select is a new, direct to consumeronly, line of wine made in limited quantity. The wines are the best ofthe best, grapes and varietals are selected by winemaker, Don Brady,and aged in the finest oak. The line-up includes Roussanne,Grenache, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and a Rhôneblend known as Pape de Robles. The wines are available to wine clubmembers and tasting room visitors. Each year, the line-up with bedetermined based on what the winemaker deems to be the best of thevintage. The wines are available for tasting from the reserve tastinglist for a $10 tasting fee. A house list is also available for a $5 tastingfee with a full line of Robert Hall wines that are food-friendly andage-worthy. Tasting fees are fully refundable with the purchase of one

or more bottles per tasting fee.

The Hospitality Center is located at 3443 Mill Road (just off of

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Like most passionate wine enthusiasts, a great epiphany led JoeDavis to his calling as a winemaker...

While in college on an athletic scholarship, Davis, the son of aMonterey California fishing family, took a job in a wine shop. OneChristmas, a good customer brought Joe a gift of a 1978 Clos de laRoche Grand Cru, Domaine Dujac. One sip and he was completelytaken with the flavor and sheer deliciousness of the wine.“To havewinemaking as a life pursuit and to make wine like this,” hethought, “would be the most wonderful thing in the world.” And sohis quest began.

Joe voraciously read everything he could find that was winerelated and enrolled in UC Davis’ graduate program. In 1985, hemet and went to work for Dan Lee of Morgan Winery. Whileprimarily making award-winning Chardonnay, Davis never lostsight of that fantastic Burgundy and in 1990, he presented a classicPinot Noir production plan to Morgan Winery.

His original plan included techniques Davis applies today to hisArcadian Winery Pinot Noir; whole cluster fruit is hand picked andis sorted early in the day to ensure chilled fruit. “Obviously, not allvintages are the same, the recipe might change, but by using thesemethods consistently, I impart a common thread among my winesthat translates into my style” says Davis. He employed these proce-dures for all of his Pinot Noir vintages (1986-1994) at Morgan andthen took this knowledge to a general manager’s position atBernardus Winery. Finally, in 1996, on his own and ready to fulfillhis dream, he released Arcadian Winery’s first vintage of Chardonnayto rave reviews.

Joe realized another dream in late November 2011 when heopened his long-anticipated tasting room in the Lompoc WineGhetto. Arcadian Winery tasting room is open daily from 11:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call (805) 737-3900 or go towww.arcadianwinery.com.

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ARCADIAN1515 East Chestnut Ave, Suite B, Lompoc | Open daily 11am-5pm805-737-3900, www.arcadianwinery.comInspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davishas been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in California’sCentral Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods and hands-on vineyard management, Joe’s Arcadian label consistently receives highmarks from the world’s most respected wine writers.

JOSEPH BLAIR WINES1501 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc805-618-2072, www.josephblair.comOpen Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointmentJoseph Blair Wines produces small lots, with a focus on vineyard designated wines. When you have oneof these, you’ll know it is something special and unique.

LA MONTAGNE WINERY1509 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc805-291-6643, www.lamontagnewinery.comOpen Friday-Sunday 11am-5pmTheir family name, LaMontagne, meaning “the Mountain,”appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of excep-tional quality that represent the vintage and the place in whichthey were grown.

MONTEMAR1501 E Chestnut Ct., #E, Lompoc | 805-735-5000Open Thursday-Monday 11am - 5pm, Tues & Wed by appointment onlyFrom garage to ghetto, our 20+ year winemaking journey has always emphasized vineyards as the key to a great wine. Come by and relax in our backyard or chill on our beach while tasting our lineup.

SCOTT CELLARS316 North F St, Lompoc | Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm(805) 736-6161, www.scottcellars.comSpecializing in vineyard designate Sangiovese’s and our lavish Cuvee’s, we produce ultra rich California style wines. Our Sangiovese’s are dense with fruit and the Cuvee’s are silky smooth. Private tastings by appointment.

STOLPMAN VINEYARDS1700 Industrial Way, Ste B | Friday -Sunday 12-5pm805-688-0400, www.stolpmanvineyards.comTry 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...

TURIYA WINES316 N. F. Street, Lompoc | By appointment only(805) 478-7016, www.turiyawines.comTuriya Wines is a producer of ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast ofCalifornia. Turiya is determined to create rare, fine-tuned, focused wines, bothblends as well as extremely limited releases of single cultivars. Reds only.

ZOTOVICH CELLARS300 N. 12th Street, Unit 1D; Lompoc805-736-1600, www.zotovichcellars.comThursday-Sunday 10am-4 pmA 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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Ballard Canyon, California’s newest American Viticulural Area(AVA), lies in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Stolpman Vineyards,the largest and founding vineyard of Ballard Canyon, in turn, islocated in the center of the new AVA’s boundaries.

Stolpman Vineyards’ 92 acres of Syrah vines represent the AVA’sfocus on the varietal. Over 60% of Ballard Canyon’s vineyards areSyrah and Pete Stolpman, President of the Ballard CanyonWinegrowers’ Alliance, explains that Ballard Canyon is the onlyviticultural area in America dedicated to Syrah.

Syrahs from Ballard Canyon display bright, fresh fruit aromas andlively, balanced profiles. The vibrant style comes from BallardCanyon’s exposure to the Pacific Ocean. The maritime influences,namely morning fog, high afternoon winds and low night-timetemperatures; ensure the grapes retain balancing acidity.

Stolpman Vineyards’ Founding Partner, Tom Stolpman,experimented with sixteen different grape varietals before he wasconvinced that Syrah is the best match for Ballard Canyon. Tomlearned that Ballard Canyon is too cold and extreme for Bordeauxvarietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While Chardonnayadapts well to the climate, Tom tasted true magic in the early Syrahshe tasted from his vineyard.

Today, Tom has handed over the reins of the operation to

winemaker Sashi Moorman, vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano, andhis son, Peter Stolpman. Together, the team focuses on perfectingtheir viticultural techniques and winemaking processes to furtherpush the envelope of world-class Syrah.

Each year, the Stolpmans make a handful of different Syrahs fromthe vineyard. The flagship 2011 Estate Syrah represents every blockon the vineyard and can be found on restaurant wine lists fromMunich to Tokyo. The grapes for the limited production 2011Hilltops Syrah are hand-selected from the ridgelines by the full-timevineyard crew, La Cuadrilla. The first Syrah to be released from thebenchmark 2012 vintage, Angeli Syrah, represents the very bestbarrels of Syrah from each vintage.

All of the wines available in Stolpman Vineyards’ Los OlivosTasting Room (open seven days, 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave., LosOlivos) and the Lompoc Winery (open Friday through Sunday, 1700Industrial Way Unit B, Lompoc) are grown on the organically farmedBallard Canyon estate.

Later this year, Stolpman Vineyards will release the first Syrahs tobe labeled under the new AVA. The new wines will be bottled in acustom engraved glass-mold with the words “Ballard Canyon”encircling the neck. The custom bottle will come to signify the finestSyrah crafted in the New World.

Stolpman Vineyards – Leading BallardCanyon’s Focus on Syrah

LORING/CARGASACCHIBY MICHAEL CERVIN

Imagine a tasting room which houses two of the most well-knownsmall lot winemakers in Santa Barbara. Well, imagine no more - theLoring/Cargasacchi Tasting Room is reality. Relatively new in theSanta Ynez Valley, this humble tasting room with its simple, cleanlines and look is the perfect subtle backdrop for some killer juice.Winemakers Peter Cargasacchi of Cargasacchi and Point Conceptionlabels joined forces with Brian Loring of Loring Wine Company andhave created the latest most in-demand tasting experience.

The tasting room itself has plenty of space inside with two barsand a picnic area outside. Cargasacchi has new 2012 varietals in thetasting room including Merlot and a Pinot-Syrah blend, and Loringjust released the 2012 Pinot Noirs from their southern-mostvineyards (a large number of his 2012 Pinots just scored 90 andabove in Wine Spectator).

The 8,500 cases that Loring makes consist of 13 Pinot Noirs, fourChardonnays, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenacheand a few blends. There are 23 wines currently available with pricesranging from $24 to $99, deriving fruit from Paso Robles, Monterey,

Sonoma and Santa Barbara. “These wines aren't overloaded withtannin, so they’re ready to drink right away,” Loring says. “Theawesome structure of each wines comes from the acidity, whichkeeps the wine bright and fresh despite their richness.” Loring’sphilosophy on making wine is that the fruit is all that matters. “Whathappens in the vineyard determines the quality of the wine - I can’tmake it better - I can only screw it up,” he says. Perhaps this is whyhe is extremely picky when choosing vineyards to buy grapes from.“Not only am I looking for the right soil, micro-climate and clones,I’m also looking for a grower with the same passion and dedicationto producing great wine that I have. In other words, a total Pinotfreak!”

In keeping with this passion for Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi winesinclude estate fruit sourced Pinot Noir and an unusual late harvestPinot Grigio as well as his Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio andSyrah under the Point Concepción label from estate and purchasedfruit. But it is Peter’s out-of-the-way Jalama Vineyard that proves themost intriguing, and with a remote vineyard site, things can gettricky. “The area is the bed of an ancient sea so there are largedeposits of diatomaceous earth in and around the vineyards,”Cargasacchi says. Farming the grapes here for his Pinot Noir ischallenging because the area is more extreme weather and thelimestone soils produce a discernable edge and minerality in thesewines. Having been a farming family for over 100 years, means thatPeter has a vast knowledge of exactly how to farm grapes. “Where avine grows and what type of soil it’s planted on and its exposurematters a lot, but good farming and getting proper ripeness is the realessence of making good wine,” he says. “You can have the mostperfect spot for a vine on earth but if you don't take care of it, youcan forget about making decent wine.” And with this kind of focusboth Loring and Cargasacchi wines will turn your head.

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The tasting room is located at 420 East Hwy 246, just offHighway 101 in Buellton, between the iconic Ostrich Land and theHitching Post II restaurant. They are open Thursday throughMonday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call(805) 691-1300.

Original Roadhouse GrillThe Original Roadhouse Grill boasts a mouth-watering grill menu,

full-service saloon, satellite horse racing and lets you throw yourempty peanut shells on the ground.

The Original Roadhouse Grill prides itself on an extaensive menu

that features favorites such as slow-roasted bourbon tri-tip, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and fresh, hand-cut steaks from high-qualityUSDA Midwestern beef. There are also several steak alternativesincluding (but not limited to), Whiskey River Salmon, BBQ chicken,turkey and veggie burgers, and an entire menu section dedicated tobison steaks, ribs, meatloaf and burgers.

The Original Roadhouse Grill offers a range of choices for dinersof all ages and appetites, with a section of the menu called “a littleless dinner” for smaller portioned meals under $11.99, over 20menu items under $10. The daily Happy Hour features a selectionof food items.

Thursday through Sunday, racing fans can enjoy the OfficialCalifornia Wagering Facility in a separate and newly enclosed bar,dining and patio area.

The Original Roadhouse Grill is located at 1423 South BradleyRoad in Santa Maria. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fridayand Saturday. For more information about upcoming specials andevents visit www.originalroadhousegrill.com or call (805) 614-0586.


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BEDFORD WINERYFor the adventurous that seek the uncommon, go to BedfordWinery. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signatureSyrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals. 448 Bell St, Los Alamos(805) 344-2107 | www.bedfordwinery.comDaily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BELL STREET FARM – EATERY & MARKETBell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara Countywine country. This delicious eatery/market is located in Los Alamos,California and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and farmland.With the freshest cuisine and comfortable design, Bell Street Farm isthe perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting.406 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-4609Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

CASA DUMETZ WINESCasa Dumetz started in 2004 with a patch of raw earth, a bucket of grapevines and plenty of grit. We are committed to producing, authentic, balanced and delicious wines. 388 Bell Street, Los Alamoswww.casadumetzwines.com | (805) 344-1900Open Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

GLOBAL GARDENS & CALITERRANEAN CAFÉGlobal Gardens is a California food company inspiring worldly flavors.Award-winning, local, certified organic EVOO, balsamic vinegars & over 50home-made products. Guided tastings, fresh café, seasonal Club.380 Bell Street, Los Alamos www.globalgardensonline.com | (805) 344-2222Thursday through Monday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARDMartian Ranch & Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and winery established in 2008. Located on the scenic Alisos Canyon Road, we offer an eclectic array of wines, produced from our estate vineyard.9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamoswww.martianvineyard.com | (805) 344-1804Daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Global Gardens planted over 2000 Certified Organic olive trees in1997 on a small ranch in Los Alamos California; they were the first toplant olives in Santa Barbara County, specifically for Extra VirginOlive Oil! Since then, they have won more awards for their olive oilsthan any other organic Southern California producer! They also makeover 20 balsamic fruit vinegars, organic mustards, cooking glazes,spice blends, snacks and confections—over 40 food items! Their oilshave won medals annually at the Los Angeles County Fair, theworld’s largest olive oil competition.

The in-store Caliterranean Café celebrates owner Theo Stephan’sversion of organic and GMO-free California/Mediterranean fusion,using only hyper local produce (a lot is harvested from their ownpatio garden!), locally made cheeses, organic eggs, grass-fed meats(she knows how to cook them and will teach you how too!), seafoodfrom local waters and the best of everything local! Creativity aboundswith a menu that changes weekly and desserts worth the drive to LosAlamos—from Ani’s EVOO Ice Cream (made by Anita, the owner’sdaughter) to Theo’s original pies, cakes and cookie recipes—all madewith olive oil instead of butter!

The in-house educational Tasting Bar is a one-of-a-kind, trulyexperiential pleasure. You can become an olive oil expert in less than15 minutes! Better yet, Join The Olive Revolution® for a 20% ongoingproduct discount, 10% off at the Café and lots of other perks; it’s likea wine club but you don’t drink it all in one night! It’s evident theentire staff loves what they do and love sharing it with customers.

Open Monday through Wednesday, tasting bar and fresh-bakedolive oil goodies, Thursday through Sunday, full Café service 11:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Host your next group event here for 18 to 125people. Customized Gift Baskets a specialty with global shipping!Visit www.globalgardensonline.com for more information.

Firestone VineyardBY MICHAEL CERVIN

Firestone Vineyard was one of the first commercial estatevineyards planted in Santa Barbara and true to that progressivethinking, they continue to look forward with new wines, newmarkets and a commitment to making the best wines in SantaBarbara County. The Firestone name is probably familiar to mostpeople; they were the family that created Firestone tires.

Today winemaker Paul Warson, who came on board at Firestoneafter 14 years making wine in the Napa Valley, is putting his ownstamp on Firestone’s aromatic white wines and their traditionalBordeaux reds. Warson oversees over 400 acres of grapevineswhich translates to about 100,000 cases of wine each year, makingthem a major player in Santa Barbara County. “It’s been a whirlwindthree-and-a-half years since I took over the winemaking here atFirestone Vineyards,” Warson says. “It seems that we need to movefaster and faster to stay in the same place, or keep up with the latestaccomplishments for that matter. We have received some terrificaccolades from the media and press in the last year which has gonea long way in expanding Firestone into new markets.”

And Firestone is also one of the few wineries in the area whooffer complimentary public tours daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m.and 3:15 p.m. After the 30-minute in-depth tour you can picnicoutside on the verdant lawns and see for yourself the vineyardswhich have been planted on a series of mesas, which have gravellysub-soils, perfect for keeping the vines healthy and well-drained.The vineyards sites are ideally oriented to capture the sun andbreezes for perfect exposure to maximize the grape flavors. “At thewinery things are busier than ever,” says Warson. “Last year saw theinaugural release of Proximity 26, our flagship red wine. In the nextfew weeks Paul says he will be bottling the 2010 vintage ofProximity 26, and a new addition to the Firestone family, Proximity26 Cabernet Sauvignon. “As usual our wine club releases continueto highlight our tasting room only wines, notably our ReserveChardonnay, Clone 174 Syrah and our Cabernet Franc,” Warsonadds.

So if you’re a newbie wine lover or a confident connoisseur youwill find wines that are compatible with your personal tastes. Thespacious tasting room is replete with soft wood tones, and tiledfloors, reminiscent of a ranch house with views out to one of theirvineyards. The tasting room also offers a plethora of gift items inaddition to wine. Their bottle prices range from $15 to $60, with avast majority being under $25.

Their Firestone Concert Series, which are normally held everyFriday starting in May until the end of September 2013, and are theideal way to spend clear warm summer nights in Santa Barbara

wine country under the stars with good tunes and great friends.The concerts run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are free to attend andall the current releases of Firestone wine are available for purchasethroughout the event. Big Tom’s BBQ is on hand with tri-tipsandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, burritos, tacos and more soyou won’t go hungry. But all the busyness isn’t reserved for thewinery only. “We are currently redeveloping 16 acres of CabernetSauvignon and a little bit of Malbec,” says Warson.

This holds promise for the next time you visit.Firestone Vineyard is located at 5017 Zaca Station Rd. They are

open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Firestone at(805) 688-3940, or www.firestonewine.com.


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“I simply love Rhone varieties because of many visits to that part

of France,” says Andrew Murray. It is Grenache, Syrah and

Mourvèdre, as stand alone wines or blends that has Murray so

infatuated. “I loved them before many U.S. wine consumers and

winemakers had ever heard of them,” he says. “When we started

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Barbara County. “We kept our heads down and focused on the

challenges of starting and running a small family business and we

managed to grow and evolve from a fledgling winery into the

twenty-something where weare today.” In spite of thenational accolades, Murrayhas never deviated from hisfirst passion.

And Murray now leasesboth the Curtis Winery andits estate vineyards whichare already planted to about50% to Rhone varieties,which will become a majorestate vineyard source forAndrew Murray Vineyards.Though heavy on Syrah andunderstandably so, you willalso find Pinot Noir,Sauvignon Blanc andCabernet Sauvignon. Bottleprices range from $16 to $36.There are two tasting room options where you can taste Murrays’commitment to these wines. One is the Los Olivos Wine TastingRoom located at 2901-A Grand Ave. in Los Olivos which is opendaily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (805) 693-9644. The other is atCurtis Winery at 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd. nearer to the vines,picnic tables and views. Curtis is open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m. (805) 686-8999 www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com.

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

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

(805) 688-0400 • www.stolpmanvineyards.com

BY MICHAEL CERVINSince 1984 Byron Winery has had a commitment to make Pinot

Noir, long before Pinot Noir was ever fashionable. With 11 differentPinot Noirs and five Chardonnay’s as their main offerings they are oneof the vanguards of the Santa Barbara wine industry. In fact they ownthe first commercial vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Nielson’sVineyard, first established in 1964. And Byron is celebrating its 30thanniversary in 2014! However winemaker Jonathan Nagy hasexpanded their offerings to include Pinot Blanc, a unique varietalwith crisp aromas of orange blossom, jasmine, honey, pear andapricot flavors and it’s a natural fit for the spring and summermonths. Additionally a GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blend isoffered as well.

“We are very proud of all of our Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays,and we are about to release a Pinot Geek Flight that will comprise allof our high-end, small-lot handcrafted Pinot Noirs,” says EstateManager Pati Wilkinson. Certainly this is Pinot Noir country and noone has the longevity with this grape more than Byron.

One of the best ways to experience their wines is their Wine ClubLounge which is available for exclusive bookings for members, with acapacity for 20 people. This allows it to be intimate and privateenough for reunions, anniversaries, and birthday celebrations. “Wepersonalize the tasting menus for the guests and they can have a

catered meal or we can provide a selection of cheeses, dried fruit andnuts,” Wilkinson says. You can pick up a bottle of Byron from $16 to$60, and sample their general tasting flight of five wines for just $10any day of the week. Sample the luxurious Byron wines at theirtasting room at 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave. in trendy Los Olivos. Theyare open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additionalinformation contact them at (805) 938-7365 orwww.Byronwines.com

TASTING ROOM & BOUTIQUE(Cheen-kweh stell-lay)

OPEN THURSDAY-MONDAY 11AM-5PM

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave Suite 102Los Olivos CA 93341

805-686-4101www.cinquestellewinery.com

www.facebook.com/#!/CinqueStelleWinery

The new kid on the block is quickly becoming

the talk of the town.

Stop by and sip splendid wines and shop in the spectacularboutique featuring ladies apparel, jewelry and unique gifts.

Sip and Shop...A double delight!

BY CATHY NEUSHUL

Dragonette Cellars is well known for two things - its great winesand the knowledge and enthusiasm of its owners. When people writerave reviews of the wines, such as the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc fromHappy Canyon, they often also include praise of the owners for theiraffability and knowledge of wine.

The winery is a family-run business owned by John and SteveDragonette and their close friend Brandon Sparks-Gillis. They arepassionately committed to wine quality, and to that end, theypersonally perform all of the vineyard and winemaking processesthemselves.

Dragonette Cellars logo, the alchemist symbol for liquid gold, alsocalled the elixir of life, is a fitting way to describe the owners’winemaking philosophy. They believe that great wines take patienceand hard effort to produce. They pay attention to the small details,and do such things as walk the vineyard rows, fine-tuning theprocess. “Every decision we make in the vineyards and cellar is aimedat producing a wine of balance and complexity.”

Wine critics agree that Dragonette Cellars has produced someexceptional wines. In a recent publication of Stephen Tanzer’sInternational Wine Cellar, many Dragonette wines received goodreviews, including the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from Happy Canyon

which received 91 points, and the Sauvignon Blanc Grassini FamilyVineyard from Happy Canyon which received 92 points.

Some of the new releases you will find in Dragonette Cellar’stasting room include the 2013 Rose Happy Canyon, the 2012 PinotNoir from Santa Rita Hills and the 2012 Pinot Noir from RadianVineyard.

Dragonette Cellars tasting room is located at 2445 Alamo PintadoAvenue in Los Olivos. The tasting room is open Thursday throughMonday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, CallDragonette Cellars at (805) 693-0077,or visit the website atwww.dragonettecellars.com.

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Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Visit our Tasting Room located "Off Grand”

Thursday-Monday 12-5:30www.toretti.com

Santa Maria is a bit of a difficult place to describe to Pinot-phileswho haven’t been there. It’s basically a cowboy town full of ranchersand farmers and big, manly trucks. Lots of cowboy hats, cowboyboots and big belt buckles. Not exactly not the backdrop mostimagine of when daydreaming about wine country, especially that ofthe refined Pinot Noir.

Nevertheless, the Santa Maria Valley produces bar none, some ofthe finest Pinot Noirs that the entire state of California has to offer.You just have to come to grips with the image of cowboys and anopen fire grill lined with sizzling beef in your fantasy.

One such cowboy figure is Bob Torres. Torres’ family has been inSanta Barbara County’s Santa Maria Valley for over 100 years. A locallegend himself since he opened his first Pappy’s restaurant in 1957,Bob is an old-school Santa Maria guy, with the cowboy hat, cowboyboots and belt buckle to prove it. He loves this land.

Bob planted five acres of vines on his Santa Maria estate in 2000.The quality of the fruit was recognized immediately, and Caymus’Chuck Wagner snatched up all he could get. In 2006 Torres bottledunder his own label Toretti Family Vineyard.

Forget the images of cowboy country when you enter their newlyopened Los Olivos tasting room. It has a relaxed cowboy atmosphereand reflects their rich family history. Bob’s daughter, Milena managesthe tasting room and will welcome you.

Visit the family at 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101. Visit theirwebsite, Toretti.com for more about their wines.

Toretti Family Vineyard

Sort This Out CellarsBY CAROLYN WOODDALL

The motto at Sort This Out Cellars is Good Times…Great Wines,and that’s exactly what visitors to this unique tasting room canexpect. Sort This Out Cellars is a boutique winery located in theheart of the Santa Ynez Valley, although after walking through thetasting room doors, the atmosphere is more akin to classic Vegas.

For owner and winemaker, Michael Cobb, the inspiration for thewinery’s image came from an old picture of the Rat Pack standingoutside The Sands hotel in 1961, evoking a time when men hadcharacter and women had curves. The wines of Sort This Out Cellarscapture the finest flavors from California vineyards, and are styledwith classy labels with names like “Shannon Million Suited”Chardonnay, “Say Hey” Viognier, “Suited” Muscat, “Million Dollar”Cabernet Sauvignon and “Oh My Gosh” Grenache. Also not to bemissed are the Viva Las Vegas wines, and the highly sought afterVinoNostra red wines, with blends like “Mobsters” and “Bootleggers”inspired by Prohibition era winemakers.

“These are wines that pair with good times and good friends,” saidCobb. “We make wines that are just as at home at the poker table asat the dinner table.”

This year, Sort This Out Cellars celebrated their second year forthe pinup contest to find the next Miss Sort This Out Cellars. Thisyear’s winner is Bayley Bombshell, a 25-year-old helicopterdispatcher. Her winning pinup picture features her in front of aWorld War II era painting (painted by the multi-talented Bombshell),and pays tribute to the countless sacrifices our veterans have made.

In addition to tasting these delicious wines, visitors can enjoyvintage soda pop and wine cocktails, as well as live music every

Saturday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and other ongoing eventsincluding Wine Club Pick Up Parties and Casino Nights.

Sort This Out Cellars is located at 1636 Copenhagen Drive inSolvang, CA, and is open daily Sunday – Thursday from 10:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m., and on Friday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.For more information call (805) 688-1717 or visitwww.sortthisoutcellars.com.

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Solvang's next monthly "Third Wednesday", to be heldWednesday, May 21, will provide the perfect platform for CentralCoast locals and visitors alike, to explore and engage with Solvang’smany merchants through regular, monthly Third Wednesdaydiscounts at retailers and restaurants all over town, as well as theweekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market, deals at Solvanghotels, the popular Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk,and a special, Solvang-wide Scavenger Hunt.

May’s Solvang Third Wednesday Scavenger Hunt will pit self-formed teams of participants against each other, in a race to uncoverclues and rewards spread throughout the Santa Ynez Valley town,with challenging – but fun – interactive activities thrown into themix. Details surrounding the May Solvang Third WednesdayScavenger Hunt will be revealed leading up to the event date, on theSolvang Third Wednesday web site:www.solvangthirdwednesday.com.

Guests looking for an additional avenue through which to exploreSolvang, can embark on the Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & BeerWalk. Tickets for May’s Wine & Beer Walk may be purchased inadvance through an on-line ticketing option via First Street Tickets(firststreettickets.com/events/solvang-third-wednesday), where guestsmay buy tickets – for themselves, or as gifts – for May or future Wine& Beer Walks. The resulting tickets, just $20 per person, can beredeemed at Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C Mission Drive) therespective day of the event, in exchange for the Wine & Beer Walklogo glass, tasting vouchers and map.

On the Wine & Beer Walk, which runs from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.,Third Wednesday-goers get to soak up all of the day’s deals spreadthroughout the town, by venturing out on the monthly activity whichincludes wine or beer tastings at five venues of participants’ choice,the aforementioned logo glass and map, guiding tasters to crowd-pleasing Solvang watering holes like Wandering Dog Wine Bar; SortThis Out Cellars; The Good Life, Craft Beer & Wine Cellar;Carivintâs Winery’s Tasting Room; Randy’s Taproom; the OliveHouse; Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard’s Tasting Room; DascombCellars; Lions Peak Vineyard’s Tasting Room; Solvang BrewingCompany; Viking Garden Cellars; the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyardsand Toccata Tasting Rooms; Cali Love Wine and more.

Wine & Beer Walk tickets can also be purchased on-line the day-of, via credit card. Cash-only day-of tickets for the Wine & Beer Walkare sold at the Olive House (1661 Mission Drive), Wandering DogWine Bar (1539-C Mission Drive) and Sort This Out Cellars (1636Copenhagen Drive).

More information about all Solvang Third Wednesdayhappenings, and a complete listing of discount offers and events, isavailable at www.solvangthirdwednesday.com.

Explore Solvang During Monthly “Third Wednesday”, Featuring Sales, Sips and a Special Scavenger Hunt

BY CAROLYN WOODDALL Since 2008, Fontes and Phillips Winery has focused on creating a

portfolio of small-lot wines from world-class Santa Barbara Countyvineyards. Alan Phillips and his wife Rochelle Fontes-Phillips bringover thirty-five years of wine industry experience to their boutique,family-owned winery. Alan graduated from UC Davis with a BS inEnology and spent the first 20 years of his career working at severalwineries in Napa Valley, the Santa Cruz Mountains and SantaBabrara, including consulting jobs in New Zealand, Germany, France,Spain and Portugal. Rochelle developed her career in winecompliance and accounting, and in 1998 they decided to move toSanta Ynez to help Bill Foley launch Foley Estates and Lincourt.

In 2008 they decided to start their own winery to showcase thedistinct varietals and vineyards of Santa Barbara and Santa Rita Hillsincluding Sierra Madre Vineyard, La Encantada Vineyard and Camp4 Vineyard. The Fontes and Phillips portfolio includes less than1,500 cases of wine annually of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, SauvignonBlanc, and the ever-popular Panky Rosé. The term “Panky” refers toanything that’s really cool, which is exactly what you can expect fromthis classic Rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Each bottleis hand-labeled by Fontes andPhillips with hand-made pewterlabels from South America.Visitors to the tasting room willoften have the opportunity tomeet the winemaker and hiswife, and can also enjoy a picnicwith their wines.

Fontes and Phillips Winery isopen Thursday throughMonday from 11:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. and is located at 3630Sagunto Street #A1 in SantaYnez, CA. For more informationcall (805) 688-2200 or visitwww.fontesandphillips.

Fontes & Phillips

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805-686-9653www.ranchoolivos.com

2390 N Refugio RdSanta Ynez, CA 93460

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BY BRETTE ANN WOMACKDeep Sea is the product of passion for which the Conway family

has for the ocean and wine. The Conway Family owns the beautifuland historic Rancho Arroyo Grande, in the Edna Valley wine region,just 13 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. From this place, inspirationcame to produce a variety of wines each speaking of their origins.TheConway family’s wines can be tasted at their Santa Barbara tastingroom, located on Stearns Warf. The tasting room offerings include theDeep Sea label featuring wines made from the estate vineyard, as wellas other coastal vineyards. This brand appeals to “the modern winedrinker,” and reflects the true passion of the Conway’s, the ocean andwine. Also available are wines from the Conway label, which areregion specific, celebrating varieties best suited for their respectiveappellations. These bottlings include Cabernet Sauvignon from NapaValley, Chardonnay from Santa Barbara and Pinot Noir from Santa Rita

Hills. This is an elevated brand produced from, “outstanding lots,”resulting in wines of “excellent quality, character and ageability,”explains Gillian Conway. The Deep Sea tasting room has an experiencefor every type of wine taster. First of all, taking in the view of thePacific Ocean while drinking Central Coast wine is unbeatable! Thewine menus consist of different tasting options, including, “WhiteOnly,” “Red Only,” and mixed flights. Deep Sea also offers wine by theglass or bottle with reasonable pricing. The hours are 12:00 to 7:00p.m. daily. The tasting room is also available to rent out for privateparties of up to 49 guests. For more information, call the TastingRoom (805) 618-1185.

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Baileyana – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 269-8200 ��

Calcareous – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289 ��

Castoro Cellars – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-DAM-FINE ��

Cellar 360 Paso Robles – Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, 1-877-774-9463 ��

Chamisal Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 1-866-808-9463 ��

Clautiere Vineyard – Thursday-Monday 12-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3789 ��

Donati Family VIneyard – Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 238-0676 ��

Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607 ��

Edna Valley Vineyard – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-5855 ��

Eos Estate Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050 ��

Hunt Cellars – Daily 10:30am-5:50pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600 ��

J. Lohr – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900 ��

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772 ��

Le Vigne Winery – Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000 ��

Michael Gill Cellars – Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668 ��

Mondo Cellars – Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sun 11am-8pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2925 ��

Opolo Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593 ��

Peachy Canyon Winery – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918 ��

Robert Hall Winery – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1616 ��

Rotta Winery – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510 ��

Sculpterra Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881 ��

Silver Horse Winery – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9463 ��

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318 ��

SummerWood – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-1365 ��

Tackitt Family Vineyards – Daily 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490 ��

Talley Vineyards – Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446 ��

Tolosa Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-0500 ��

Venteux Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 369-0127 ��

Villa San-Juliette – Daily 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0014 ��

Vina Robles – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812 ��

Wildhorse Winery & Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 788-6300 ��

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Calcareous – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289 ��

Castoro Cellars – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-DAM-FINE ��

Cellar 360 Paso Robles – Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, 1-877-774-9463 ��

Chamisal Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 1-866-808-9463 ��

Clautiere Vineyard – Thursday-Monday 12-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-3789 ��

Donati Family VIneyard – Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 238-0676 ��

Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607 ��

Edna Valley Vineyard – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-5855 ��

Eos Estate Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050 ��

Hunt Cellars – Daily 10:30am-5:50pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600 ��

J. Lohr – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900 ��

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772 ��

Le Vigne Winery – Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000 ��

Michael Gill Cellars – Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668 ��

Mondo Cellars – Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sun 11am-8pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2925 ��

Opolo Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593 ��

Peachy Canyon Winery – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918 ��

Robert Hall Winery – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1616 ��

Rotta Winery – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510 ��

Sculpterra Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-8881 ��

Silver Horse Winery – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9463 ��

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318 ��

SummerWood – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-1365 ��

Tackitt Family Vineyards – Daily 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490 ��

Talley Vineyards – Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446 ��

Tolosa Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 782-0500 ��

Venteux Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 369-0127 ��

Villa San-Juliette – Daily 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0014 ��

Vina Robles – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812 ��

Wildhorse Winery & Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 788-6300 ��

open daily 10am - 5pm

www.sculpterra.com

5015 Linne Road. Paso Robles, CA.

805.226.8881

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Alta Maria Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-1144 ��

Andrew Murray Tasting Room – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644 ��

Arcadian – Mon-Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6, Lompoc, (805) 737-3900 ��

Bedford Winery – Open Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107 ��

Bridlewood Estate – Daily 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-9000 ��

Buttonwood Farm Winery – Daily 11-5, Solvang, (805) 688-3032 ��

Byron – Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365 ��

Cambria Winery & Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091 ��

Carivintas – Mon-Thur 12-7, Fri-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331 ��

Casa Dumetz Wines – Thur 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1900 ��

Cimarone Estate Wines – Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8011 ��

Cinque Stella Winery – Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101 ��

Coquelicot – Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500 ��

Costa De Oro Winery – Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468 ��

Deep Sea Wine – Daily 11-7, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185 ��

Dragonette Cellars – Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077 ��

Firestone Vineyard – Daily 10am-5pm; Tours 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940 ��

Fontes & Phillips – Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200 ��

Foley Wines – Daily 10am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222 ��

Joseph Blair Wines – Fr-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-8937 ��

La Montagne Winery – Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643 ��

Larner Vineyard & Winery – Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148 ��

Lincourt – Daily 10am-5pm, Solvang, (805) 688-8554 ��

Loring Wine Co./Cargasacchi – Thur-Mon 10-5, Buellton, (805) 691-1300 ��

Martian Ranch & Vineyard – Daily 10-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804 ��

Montemar Wines – Thur-Sun 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-5000 ��

Qupé – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200 ��

Scott Cellars – Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161 ��

Sort This Out Cellars – Sun-Thur 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10, Solvang, (805) 688-1717 ��

Standing Sun Winery – Thur-Mon 11-5, Buellton, (805) 691-9413 ��

Stolpman Vineyards – Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-5000 ��

Tessa Marie Wines – Thur-Mon 11:30-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-6081 ��

Toretti Family – Thu-Mon 12-5:30pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002 ��

Turiya Wines – By appt only, Lompoc, (805) 478-7016 ��

Zaca Mesa – Daily 10am-4pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308 ��

Zotovich Cellars – Thur-Sun 10-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600 ��

An acre of vineyards land can give thegrower: Five tons of grapes (though it isalso less, depending on a variety of farmingand winemaking practices, and on the vari-etal and the vineyards location) which willgive you 797 gallons of juice (or thirteen-and-a-half barrels) which is pretty close tofour thousand bottles of wine .

One standard oak barrel of wineholds: 295 bottles of wine (or 59gallons) made from 740 pounds ofgrapes which works out to almost –but not precisely - 24 cases of wine.

As with anything agricultural, of course,these are all based on countless variables,but this is a good starting point.

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A case of wine includes: A dozen 750ml bottles (or 24 half bottles) or 307.2ounces total, which comes from 30pounds of grapes.

A single bottle contains:750 ml of wine which is 25.6 ouncesmade from about 2.4 pounds ofgrapes (39 oz.) and is enough forfour or maybe five glasses.


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Alta Maria Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-1144 ��

Andrew Murray Tasting Room – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644 ��

Arcadian – Mon-Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6, Lompoc, (805) 737-3900 ��

Bedford Winery – Open Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107 ��

Bridlewood Estate – Daily 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-9000 ��

Buttonwood Farm Winery – Daily 11-5, Solvang, (805) 688-3032 ��

Byron – Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365 ��

Cambria Winery & Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091 ��

Carivintas – Mon-Thur 12-7, Fri-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331 ��

Casa Dumetz Wines – Thur 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1900 ��

Cimarone Estate Wines – Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8011 ��

Cinque Stella Winery – Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101 ��

Coquelicot – Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500 ��

Costa De Oro Winery – Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468 ��

Deep Sea Wine – Daily 11-7, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185 ��

Dragonette Cellars – Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077 ��

Firestone Vineyard – Daily 10am-5pm; Tours 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940 ��

Fontes & Phillips – Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200 ��

Foley Wines – Daily 10am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222 ��

Joseph Blair Wines – Fr-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-8937 ��

La Montagne Winery – Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643 ��

Larner Vineyard & Winery – Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148 ��

Lincourt – Daily 10am-5pm, Solvang, (805) 688-8554 ��

Loring Wine Co./Cargasacchi – Thur-Mon 10-5, Buellton, (805) 691-1300 ��

Martian Ranch & Vineyard – Daily 10-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804 ��

Montemar Wines – Thur-Sun 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-5000 ��

Qupé – Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200 ��

Scott Cellars – Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161 ��

Sort This Out Cellars – Sun-Thur 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10, Solvang, (805) 688-1717 ��

Standing Sun Winery – Thur-Mon 11-5, Buellton, (805) 691-9413 ��

Stolpman Vineyards – Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-5000 ��

Tessa Marie Wines – Thur-Mon 11:30-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-6081 ��

Toretti Family – Thu-Mon 12-5:30pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002 ��

Turiya Wines – By appt only, Lompoc, (805) 478-7016 ��

Zaca Mesa – Daily 10am-4pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308 ��

Zotovich Cellars – Thur-Sun 10-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600 ��

Wine Bar TastingThe most common tasting expe-

rience is a Wine Bar Tasting. Youstep up to the bar where typically alist of wines being poured isdisplayed. Expect to pay a tastingfee between $10-$40. Some tastingbars will offer you the option totaste a library or reserve wine.Exercising this option increases thefee, but will allow you to taste veryunique, old or rare wines.

Sit Down TastingA Sit Down Tasting usually

requires an appointment, and theremay be a slightly higher fee than awine bar fee. Seated in an elegantroom, you are poured several winesby your winery host. Expect yourhost to describe the unique charac-teristics of each wine and how itwas made.

Walk Around TastingA Walk Around Tasting is a

combination of a tour and a tasting.Your host brings along severalbottles of wine on your tour, andmay take you to a garden area ofthe winery to pour the first round.Then you move to another placewithin the winery to sample thenext wine. This experiencecontinues until all the wines aretasted.

Barrel TastingAnother popular tasting experi-

ence that can be part of a tour or aWalk Around is a Barrel Tasting.Your guide takes a “wine thief,” aspecial siphon placed into a hole inthe top of a barrel to extract tastingsamples of a maturing wine. Thesample allows you to taste what thewine is like in the middle of devel-oping its full potential.

Why make an appointment?Some wineries are so small that

they need to know when you arecoming so someone will be thereto greet you. Others have sit-downtastings that start and end atspecific times. It’s always a goodidea to schedule your appoint-ments well in advance.

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P A S O R O B L E S A R E AAdelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-55805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980 X X X

Alta Colina – Paso Robles Th-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X

AmByth Estate – Templeton By510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X

Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo22720B El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X

Anglim – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X

AronHill Vineyards – Templeton Daily 3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 11-5 X X

Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily 1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X

Asuncion Ridge – Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6729 12th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-58790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-56950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835 or by appt X X

Barr Estate Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-56950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835 or by appt X X

Barrel 27 Wine Co – Paso Robles Daily2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 11-5 X X

Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X

Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Mo1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

Berardo Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand Cellars – Cambria Daily766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463 11-5 X X

Bodegas Paso Robles– Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

Bon Niche Cellars – San Miguel By2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805-286-7798 Appt X X

Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Thu-Sun2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X

Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Brochelle Vineyards – Paso Robles Thu-Mon2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410 11-5 X X

Broken Earth – Paso Robles Fri-Mon 10-65625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 Tue-Thu 11-5:30 X X

Burbank Ranch – Paso Robles Tue-Fri 12-81240 Park Street; 805 227-4538 Sat 12-9, Sun & Mon 12-5 X X

CALCAREOUS – Paso Robles Daily 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4:302570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X

Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily 11-52280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 Closed Wed X X X

Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Mon3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-5 X X

CASTORO CELLARS – Templeton Daily1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos Daily 11-5:30131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tue X X

CELLAR 360 – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 10-57000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 or by appt X X

Cerro Prieto – Paso Robles By appt3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448 X X

Changala Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Mon 3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 11-5 X X

Chateau Lettau – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 1-7840 13th St, Ste G; 805-238-6800 Fri-Sat 1-8 X X

Chateau Margene – Creston Sat-Sun4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 11-5 X X

Chateau Margene – Paso Robles Daily6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X

Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Daily2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X

Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Mo-Thu 12-58331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 Appt X X

CLAUTIERE VNYD – Paso Robles Th-Mo 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

Clavo Cellars – Templeton Daily315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X

Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Su-Th 11-6849 13th St; 805 238-7055 Fr-Sa 12-7 X X

Clos Solene Wines – Paso Robles By appt805 296-0478 X X

Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Thu-Mon3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899 11-5 X X

Cypher Winery – Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 11-6 X X

D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 11-6 X X

Daou Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460 11-5 X X

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 By appt X X

Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X

Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X

Domaine Degher – Paso Robles By 8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562 Appt X X

DONATI FAMILY VNYD – Templeton Daily 2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-5 X X

Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-53225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 or by appt X

Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X

Dubost Winery – Paso Robles Fri-Sun9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463 11-5 X X

Dunning Vineyards Estate – Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X

Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

EBERLE WINERY – Paso Robles Win-10-5 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 Sum 10-6 X X X

Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sun1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 11-4 X X

Enfold Wines – Paso Robles By855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856 Appt X X

EOS – Paso Robles Daily 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 10-5 X X

Epoch Estate Wines – Templeton Daily7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575 11-5 X X

FS Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Sun1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X

Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

First Crush Winemaking – Paso Robles Thu-Sat2975 Limestone Way; 805-434-2772 11-5 X X

Four Sisters Ranch – San Miguel By6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Appt X X

Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X

Frolicking Frog – Atascadero By14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Appt X X

Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X

Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel Thu-Mon6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 11-5 X X X

GreMark Vnyds – Paso Robles By5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Appt X X

Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

Grizzly Republic – Paso Robles Opening840 13th St; 678-372-7288 August 14 X X

Halter Ranch Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Th-Su7725 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-0930 11-5 X X

Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X

Harmony Cellars – Harmony Sum 10-5:30 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 X X

Hearst Ranch – San Simeon Daily 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 11-5 X X

HEARTHSTONE– Paso Robles Thu-Mon5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 11-5 X X

Herman Story Wines– Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-41227 Paso Robles St; 805-237-2400 or by appt X X

Hidden Oak – Templeton Fr-Sun4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 11-5 X X

Hope Family Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X

Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-52323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 & By Appt X X X

HUNT CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5 X X

J&J Cellars – San Miguel Fri-Sun2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891 11-5 X X

J Dusi Wines – Paso Robles Wed-Mon1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 451-7944 11-5 X X

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J. LOHR VNYDS & WINES Daily6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X

J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X

Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Mo 11-4:30 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 or by appt X X

Jada Winery – Paso Robles Daily5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 11-5 X X X

Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-5 X X X

Kaleidos – Paso Robles Fri-Sun3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828 11-5 X X

Kenneth Volk – Paso Robles Daily2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 10:30-5 X X

Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Open daily9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333 11-5 X X X

Kukkula – Templeton Fri-Sun9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 11-5 X X

L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-42815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or by appt X X

Lago Giuseppe – Templeton By8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Appt X X

Laraneta Vynds – Templeton By 2602 Templeton Rd; 805 434-5090 Appt X X

Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Daily3333 Vine Hill Lane; 800-549-4764 11-5 X X

LE VIGNE WINERY – Paso Robles Sun-Th 11-5 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Fri-Sat 11-6 X X X

Linne Calodo – Paso Robles By 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 Appt X X

Locatelli – San Miguel Fr-Su 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X

Loma Linda Vineyards – Paso Robles By5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr; 805 227-7172Appt X X

Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily 5800 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Daily5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 10-5 X X

MICHAEL GILL CELLARS – Paso Robles Sat-Sun 11-54125 Peachy Cyn Rd; 805-239-1668 X X

Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Win Daily 10-52925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Sum Daily 10-5:30 X X

Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Th-Mo 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X

Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Thu-Su 12-52525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X

MONDO CELLARS – Paso Robles Daily 3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 11-6 X X X

Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Daily801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X

Nadeau Family Vintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 11-5 X X

Niner Wine Estate – Paso Robles Daily 2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 X X

OPOLO VINEYARDS – Paso Robles Daily7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X

Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Wed-Mon7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X

Parrish Family – Paso Robles Th-Mo 1-6:301220 Park St; 805 286-4028 Fr-Sa 1-7:30 X X

Paso Port Wine Co – in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5 X X

Paso Robles Wine Club – Paso Robles Daily800 Pine St, Ste 101; 866-238-6400 10-6 X X

Paso Underground – Paso Robles Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-51140 Pine St; 805-237-0799 or by appt X X

PEACHY CANYON – Paso Robles Daily1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 10-5:30 X X

Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X

Penman Springs – Paso Robles Thu-Sun1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X

Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X

Pianetta – Paso Robles Sun-Thurs 12-6829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fri-Sat 11-7 X X X

Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X

Pithy Little Wine Co – Paso Robles Mo-Fr 12-61244 Pine St, Ste B; 805-546-1059 Sa 11-6, Su 11-5 X X

POALILLO VINEYARDS – Paso Robles Daily7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 11-5 X X

POMAR JUNCTION – Templeton Daily5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X

Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su2200 El Camino Real; 805-438-3375 12-5 X X

Pretty Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X

Proulx – Paso Robles Thu-Mon5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 11-5 X X

Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles Thu-Sun1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X

Ranchita Canyon Vnyd – San Miguel Fri-Mon 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5 X X

Rangeland Wines – Paso Robles By10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Appt X X

Red Soles – Paso Robles Daily3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 11-5 X X

Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X

RiverStar Vineyards – San Miguel Thu-Mon7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 11-5 X X

RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X

ROBERT HALL – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-53443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sun 10-6 X X X

Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X

Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X

ROTTA WINERY – Templeton Daily 250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 10:30-5:30 X X

Roxo Port Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-1600 11-5 X X

San Antonio Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 10-6 X X

San Marcos Creek – Paso Robles Daily7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 11-5 X X

Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Thu-Sun 11-5180 Bella Ranch Rd; 805 226-2022 or by appt X X

SCULPTERRA WINERY – Paso Robles Daily 5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 10-5 X X

Sextant Wines – Paso Robles Daily2324 W. Hwy 46, 805 542-0133 10-5 X X

Shadow Run Vineyard – Paso Robles Fri-Sun2720 La Panza Rd, 805 227-0554 10:30-5 X X

Shale Oak Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Mon3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800 10-5 X X

Sharp’s Hill – Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X

Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-51525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X

Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777 Daily 11-5 X X5225 Hwy 41, Creston Daily 11-5 X X

Starr-Ranch – Paso Robles By 9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Appt X X

Steinbeck – Paso Robles Th-Mo5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 11-5 X X

Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X

SUMMERWOOD – Paso Robles Daily2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-6 X X

Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

TACKITT FAMILY– San Miguel Fri-Sun X X6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 12-5

Tassajara Cellars – San Miguel Fri-Sun 11-5 In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 X X

Terry Hoage – Paso Robles Th-Mo870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 11-4 X X

Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-58355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 or by appt X X

Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X

Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-59750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 or by appt X X

Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X

Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Twilight Cellars– San Juan Bautista Thur-Sun 110 Orchard Hill Rd; 805-238-7143 11-5 X X

VENTEUX VINEYARDS – Templeton Daily1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X

Veris Cellars – Templeton Win 11-5 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 Sum 11-6 X X X

Via Vega Vnyd & Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-52378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190 or By Appt X X

Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

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Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-55995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 or by appt X X

VILLA SAN-JULIETTE – San Miguel Daily6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 11-5 X X

VINA ROBLES – Paso Robles Sum 10-63700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Win 10-5 X X

Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fri-Sat 11-55050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 Sun 10-4 X X

Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-57340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X

WCP Cellars – Paso Robles Fri 2-6, Sat 12-67340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 Sun 12-4 X X

Westberg Cellars – Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-41140 Pine St ; 805 238-9321 or by appt X X

Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-58325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 X X

Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

WILD HORSE WINERY – Templeton Daily1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X

Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X

Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

ZinAlley – Templeton Fri-Sun3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

S A N L U I S O B I S P O ALAPAY CELLARS – Avila Beach Daily415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X

Autry Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily 5450 Edna Road; 805-546-8669 11-5 X X

Au Bon Climat– Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

BAILEYANA ESTATE – San Luis ObispoDaily5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X

BARNWOOD – Arroyo Grande Daily453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X

BISHOP’S PEAK – Arroyo Grande Daily3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X

Center of Effort Wine – Arroyo Grande By2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Appt X X

Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

CHAMISAL VNYDS – San Luis Obispo7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 X X

Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X

Clesi Wines – San Luis Obispo Call1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-286-5073 for hours X X X

Cuvee Champagne Bar – Avila Beach Fr 4-10, Sa 1-10550 1st St; 805-727-4144 Su 12-7pm X X

EDNA VALLEY VNYD – San Luis Obispo2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 X X

Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X

Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X

LAETITIA VNYD – Arroyo Grande Daily453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X

Luis Wine Bar – San Luis Obispo Mo-Th 3-11, Fr 3-121021 Higuera; 805-762-4747 Sa 12-2, Su 12-11 X X

Margerum – Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

Monterey Street Wine Co – San Luis Obispo1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 X X

Morovino – Avila Beach Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-576 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X

NADIA – Arroyo Grande453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X

Peloton Cellars – Avilia Beach Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6470 Front St; 805-627-1080 Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 X X

Phantom Rivers – Arroyo Grande Sun-Thu 12-5 211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 X X

Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo By 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Appt X X

Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 1st Sat591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5

Salisbury Vnyds – Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-66985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 X X

Sans Liege Wines – Pismo Beach Sun-Thur 12-6870 Price Street; 805-773-2770 Fri-Sat 12-8 X X

Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X

Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars – SLO Mon-Fri 10-41653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 X X

STEPHEN ROSS – San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun 178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 11-5 X X X

TALLEY VNYDS – Arroyo Grande 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X

TANGENT WINERY – San Luis Obispo 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 X X

Taste of the Valleys – San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

TOLOSA WINERY – San Luis Obispo Daily4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X

Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X

William James – Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

Wood Winery – Avila Beach Open daily at 11480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 X X

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYONANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Sat-Sun5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 11-4 X X X

Ca’ Del GreVino – Orcutt Tue-Sat 11-9400 E. Clark Ave; 805 937-6400 Sun 11-7 X X

CAMBRIA WINERY – Santa Maria Daily5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X

Core Wine – Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X X

COSTA DE ORO – Santa Maria Daily 11-61331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-937-1468 Fri till 8 X X

Cottonwood C yn – Santa Maria Mon-Th 10-5, Fri-Sat 11-63940 Dominion Rd; 805 937-8463 Sun 11-5 X X X

Demetria – Los Olivos By6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X

FIRESTONE VNYDS – Los Olivos5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X X X

Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X

Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X X X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X

La Fenêtre – Santa Maria By2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt X X

Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X

Presqu’ile Wine – Santa Maria Fri-Mon 10-55391 Presquile Dr; 805-937-8110 By Appt X X

Rancho Sisquoc – Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-46600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 X X

Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X

Sagebrush Annie’s – Ventucopa Sat-Sun4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 11:30-5 X X

Sierra Madre Vineyard – Santa Maria2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100 By Appt X X

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt X X

TORRETTI FAMILY – Santa Maria By2330 Westgate Rd ; 805-714-0622 Appt X X

Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X

Wine Country – Orcutt Thu-Sat 1-8130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6 X X

ZACA MESA – Los Olivos Daily 10-46905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Summer Fri-Sat till 5 X X

L O S A L A M O SBEDFORD – Los Alamos Daily448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X

CASA DUMETZ WINES – Los Alamos Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7388 Bell St, 805-344-1900 Sun 11-6 X X

MARTIAN RANCH & VNYDS – Los Alamos Daily9110 Alisos Canyon Rd; 805-344-1804 10-5 X X

L O S O L I V O S Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X

ALTA MARIA VINEYARDS – Los Olivos Daily2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144 11-5 X X

ANDREW MURRAY – Los Olivos Tasting Room2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5 X X

Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X

Artiste– Los Olivos Daily2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 11-5:30 X X

Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X

Bernat – Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Daily X X

Bin 2860 – Los Olivos Sun-Thu 11-72860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X

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Blair Fox Cellars – Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-52902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt X X

Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-52401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X

Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X

BYRON VNYD – Los Olivos Tasting Room2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5 X X

Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 X X

CARINA CELLARS – Los Olivos Daily2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X

CIMARONE – Los Olivos Thu-Sun2982 Grand Ave; 805-688-8011 11-5 X X

CINQUE STELLA – Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-52445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 102; 805-686-4101 X X

Consilience – Los Olivos Daily2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

COQUELICOT – Los Olivos Daily 11-52884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Sat 10-5 X X

Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 10-6 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 Win till 5 X X

DRAGONETTE – Los Olivos Thu-Mon2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 11-5 X X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Daily2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11- 5:30 X X

E&T WINES – Los Olivos Thur-Mon2901C Grand Ave; 805 -688-6081 11:30- 5 X X

Evans Ranch – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 10-5 X X X

FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY – Los Olivos Daily 2466 Alamo Pintado Ave. Ste. C; 805-694-2252 11-9 X X

FIRESTONE VNYD – Los Olivos Daily5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X

Kaena Wine – Los Olivos Daily2890 Grand Avenue; 805-451-6037 11-5 X X

Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X

LARNER VNYD & WINERY – Los Olivos2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-8148 Thu-Mon 11-5 X X

Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X

LOS OLIVOS – Los Olivos Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5 X X

QUPÉ WINE – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X

Reeves Ranch Vineyard – Santa Ynez By4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt X X

Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-6 X X

Samsara – Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5 2466 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-331-2292 & by appt X X

Semler Malibu Family – Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5 2363 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-688-8105 & by appt X X

STOLPMAN VNYDS– Los Olivos Daily 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-5 X X

Tensley/Lea Wines – Los Olivos Fri-Sun2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 X X

Tercero Wines – Los Olivos Thur-Mon2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5 X X

TESSA MARIE – at E&T Wines Thur-Mon2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 11:30- 5 X X

TORETTI FAMILY – Los Olivos Thur-Mon2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-688-8002 12-5:30 X X

Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X

Verdad & Ethan – at Qupé Tasting Room in Los Olivos2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 X X

L O M P O C / B U E L L T O NAlma Rosa – Buellton Daily7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 11-5 X X

ARCADIAN WINERY – Lompoc Mon-Thur 11-4:30 1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B; 805-737-3900 Fri-Sun 11-6 X X

AVANT – Buellton Thur-Sun 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 11-8 X X X

Babcock Winery – Lompoc Sum 10:30-55175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Win 10:30-4 X X

Brewer-Clifton – Lompoc Fri-Sun329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 11-4 X X

Clos Pepe – at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X

Cold Heaven Cellars – Buellton Fri-Mon92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 12-5 X X

D’Alfonso Curran – Lompoc By4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE Appt X X

D’Vine – Lompoc Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Closed Sun-Mon X X

Dierberg Estate/Star Lane – Lompoc1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X

Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Sun1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 12-5 X X

Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Thur-Mon1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X

FOLEY ESTATES – Lompoc Daily6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X

Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By805-686-0850 Appt X X

Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X

Huber Cellars – Lompoc Fri-Sun 11-54892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X

JALAMA WINES– Lompoc Fri-Sun 12-5308 North 9th St, C; 805-735-8937 & By Appt X X

JOSEPH BLAIR– Lompoc Fri-Sun 12-51501 E Chestnut Ave; 805-735-8937 & By Appt X X

Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt X X

Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X

LA MONTAGNE WINERY – Lompoc Fri-Sun1509 E Chesnut Ave; 805 291-6643 11-5 X X

La Vie Vnyds – Lompoc Fri-Sun308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 11-5 X

Longoria Wines – Lompoc Fri-Sun1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637 11-4:30 X X

LORING / CARGASACCHI – Buellton Thu-Mon 420 E Hwy 246; 805-691-1300 10-5 X X

Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X

MONTEMAR WINES – Lompoc Thur-Sun1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E; 805-735-5000 11-5 X X

Moretti WIne Company – Lompoc Thu-Sun1595 E Chestnut Ave; (805) 735-4400 11-5 X X

Mosby Winery – Buellton Mon-Fri 10-49496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 Sa-Su 10-5 X X

New Vineland/Pierdrassi – Lompoc Fri-Sun1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 12-5 X X

Pali Wine Co. – Lompoc Sat & Sun 11-41036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 Mon-Thu by appt X X

Palmina – Lompoc Thur-Sat 11-51520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4 X X

Point Concepción Wines – Lompoc By1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545 Appt X X

Prodigal Wines – Buellton Fri-Mon92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476 12-4 X X

Sanford Winery – Lompoc Sun-Thu 11-4 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 Fri-Sat 11-5 X X

SCOTT CELLARS – Lompoc Fri-Sun316 North F St; 805 736-6161 11-4 X X

STOLPMAN VYNDS – Lompoc Fri-Sun 1700-B Industrial Way; 805-736-5000 12-5 X X

STANDING SUN WINERY – Buellton Thu-Mon 11-5 92 2nd St #D; 805-691-9413 & by appt X X

Sweeny Canyon – Buellton By805-688-2415 Appt X X

TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS – Lompoc Thu-Sun1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 11-5 X X

Thorne Wines – Buellton, poured at Avant Thur-Sun 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911 11-8 X X X

Transcendence – Lompoc Fri-Sun 313 North F Street; 805-689-5258 11-4 X X

TURIYA WINES – Lompoc By 313 North F Street; 805-478-7016 Appt X X

Tyler Winery – Lompoc Fri-Sun 300 N. 12th Street Unit 4A; 805 769-4639 11-5 X X

ZOTOVICH – Lompoc Thur-Sun300 N 12th St, Unit 1D; 805 736-1600 10-4 X X

S O L V A N GAu Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-91672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

Baehner-Fournier Vineyard – tasted at Wandering Dog1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 X X

Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X

BUTTONWOOD WINERY – Solvang Daily1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X

CARIVINTAS WINERY – Solvang Mon-Thur 12-7476 First St; 805 693-4331 Fri-Sun 11-7 X X

Casa Cassara – Solvang Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:301607 Mission Dr, Ste 112; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X

Dascomb Cellars – Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-71659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 X X

Gioia - Solvang – 805 689-7219 By Appt X X

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Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang By 2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850 Appt X X

LINCOURT VINEYARDS – Solvang Daily1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X

Lions Peak Vnyrd – Solvang Mon-Thu 11-71659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 Fri-Sun 11-9 X X

Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-6 X X

Mission Meadow– Solvang Mon-Thur 11-5:301659 Copenhagen Dr, 805 693-1344 extended hrs wknds X X

Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X

Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 10:30-5 X X

Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5 X X

Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X

Sevtap Winery – Solvang Daily 11-8 1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 Fri-Sat til 9 X X

Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 10-4 X X

SORT THIS OUT CELLARS – Solvang Sun-Thu 10-71636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 X X

Tastes of the Valleys – Solvang Su-Th 12-81672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X

Toccata (Mandolina) Wines – Solvang Daily1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X

Valley Vino Wine Bar & Merchant – Solvang Sun-Thu 12-81557 Mission Dr; 805-691-9548 Fri-Sat 12-10X X

Viking Garden Cellars – Solvang Open until448 Alisal Road, Suite E; 805 688-2670 9pm X X

WANDERING DOG WINE BAR – Solvang1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8ish X X

S A N T A Y N E ZBRIDLEWOOD ESTATE – Santa Ynez Daily3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 11-5 X X X

Carr - The Warehouse– Santa Ynez Daily 11-63563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Fri-Sat 11-8 X X

Central California Wines – Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-53553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X

FONTES & PHILLIPS – Santa Ynez Thu-Mon 11-53630 Sagunto St. Ste A1; 805 688-2200 or by appt. X X

Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X

Happy Canyon Vnyds – Santa Ynez By805-686-0850 Appt X X

Harrison Clarke – Santa Ynez By805-892-9711 Appt X X

Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Daily3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 11-5 X X

Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X

Refugio Ranch – Santa Ynez By3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840 Appt X X

Reeves Ranch Vineyard – Santa Ynez By4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt X X

Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Sat-Sun 11-53010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mon-Fri 11-4 X X

Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 11-5 X X

William James Cellars – Santa Ynez Wed-Mon 2356 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805 688-7111 11:30-5 X X

Vogelzang Vineyard – Happy Canyon By805 568-0900 Appt X X

S A N T A B A R B A R AAu Bon Climat – Santa Barbara Daily813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 X X

Carr - The Barrel Room – Santa Barbara Daily 11-6414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 X X

CONWAY FAMILY – at Deep Sea Daily 11-7217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185 X X

CORKS N’ CROWNS– Santa Barbara Daily32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600 11-6 X X

Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Barbara Fri-Mon224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805-963-1221 12-5 X X

DEEP SEA TASTING RM – Santa Barbara Daily217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185 11-7 X X

Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X

Grassini Family – Santa Barbara Daily 813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366 12-6pm X X

Jaffurs Wine Cellars– Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5 X X

Kalyra by the Sea – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X

Kunin Wines – Santa Barbara Daily28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 11-6 X X

Margerum – Santa Barbara Daily813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 X X

Municipal Wine Co – Santa Barbara Daily28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864 11-6 X X

Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X

Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X

Sanguis Wines – Santa Barbara Fri-Mon8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920 By Appt X X

Silver Wines – Santa Barbara By724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052 Appt X X

Summerland – Summerland Daily2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-7 X X

Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fri-Sun 12-436A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 Mon-Thu By Appt X X

V E N T U R A C O U N T YBella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-72135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4 X X

Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Sat-Sun 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 11-5 X X

Cantara Cellars – Camarillo Wed-Sun126 N. Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X

Casa Barranca – Ojai Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Fri, Sat 12-8 X X

Four Brix – Ventura Sat/Sun 12-52290 Eastman Ave #109; 805-256-6006 Fri 4-8 X X

Giessinger Winery – Fillmore Mon-Thur 11-5365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 X X

Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thu 10:30-93201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 10:30-5 X X

Labrynth Winery – Ventura Wed-Sun 11:30-8607 East Main St, Ste D; 805-585-2238 X X

Magnavino Cellars – Downtown Oxnard Sat-Sun 961 N. Rice Ave; 805 938-2500 11-6 X X

Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm – Ojai Daily655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X

Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X

Rancho Ventavo Cellars – Oxnard Fri-Sun 11-6741 South “A” Street, 805 483-8084 And By Appt X X


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