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Distinctive Italian‐style wines, stunning tasting room, breathtaking setting, and passionate crew members, make Pelletiere Estate truly worth the visit. Open Thurs‐Mon 11am‐5pm • 3280 Township Rd, Paso Robles (805) 239‐9432 • www.pelletiere.com
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CONTENTS
OCTOBER, 2017 ISSUE 10
VOLUME 11
FEATURES New!
20 | DESTINATION: PASO ROBLES 14 | UNDERSTANDING WINE: MERLOT 10 | ON THE COVER: LIONS PEAK
A Family Tradition of Fine Wines and Friends 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 45 | 66 |
SAN ANTONIO WINERY A 100-Year Legacy BRECON ESTATE WINERY International Award-Winning Winemaker HUNT CELLARS Nationwide Award-Winning Wine for the Senses SOAR, SIP & SAVOR Top Flight Tasting Experiences WINE AS ART Impressionist Painter Inspires Vintners PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD Welcome You To Their New Home in 2018 NEW CHEF FOR ALLEGRETTO TALLEY VINEYARDS SYCAMORE SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Talley Vineyards The tasting room at Talley Vineyards has classic décor with a large bar to accommodate many visitors at once. You might notice the Rincon Adobe when you first enter Talley Vineyards. It was built in the 1860’s by Ramon Branch, one of the original settlers of the Arroyo Grande Valley.
10 ON THE COVER Lions Peak In the small, quaint Danish village of Solvang, wine tasters visit the Lions Peak Tasting Room with its eclectic design and old world charm which is reflective of wine maker and owner and sommelier, Jennifer Arant’s, vision for her guests.
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8 | WINE COUNTRY FAVORITES 34 | WINE COUNTRY DINING 36 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Paso Robles Wineries Map, 40-41 San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 37 Avila Beach Wineries, 44 28 | DOWNTOWN PASO SIGNATURE VARIETALS San Luis Obispo County, 38 Santa Barbara County, 48 31 | FIVE GREAT GLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST 46 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 47 Santa Maria: Costa De Oro, 56 Foxen Canyon Wineries, Wine Trail, 52 Los Olivos: Stafford’s Chocolates, 53; Dragonette Cellars, 54; J Ludlow Vineyard, 55 Lompoc: Zotovich Estate Vineyards, 50 Los Alamos: Bell Street Farm, 57 Buellton: Rest, Relax, Recharge, 58; Buscador, 59 Solvang: The Danish Capital of America, 60 Santa Barbara: Harbor & Seafood Festivsl, 63 64 | VENTURA COUNTY Cantara Cellars, 64 72 | 73 | 77 | 79 |
WINERY LISTINGS WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES BREWS & SPIRITS DIRECTORY CALIFORNIA MAP
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Perfect Picnic: Bianchi Winery
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Nestled off Highway 46 East on Branch Road, Bianchi Winery is a true world-class destination for ultra-premium wines. The welcoming tasting room is an architectural feast for the senses with rustic stonework, modern beams, floor to ceiling windows, all overlooking Bianchi’s waterfall lake and estate vines. Plan your picnic around Bianchi’s fine selection of gourmet charcuterie or simply bring your own. 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles | (805) 226-9922 | Patio and tasting room open daily 10am to 5pm
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Outdoor Adventures: Margarita Adventures
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Margarita Adventures offers a uniquely thrilling experience. Guests can embark on excursions including Humvee nature and wildlife tours, photography tours, and ziplining tours on Santa Margarita Ranch. The ziplines span more than 7,800 combined feet, starting with an epic 3,000-foot valley crossing. Along the way, guides share details of the ranch’s remarkable natural and cultural history and sustainable winegrowing practices.
Wine & Dine: Ancient Peaks
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22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita (805) 365-7046 / www.AncientPeaks.com
3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles | (805) 238-9607 Open daily 10-6 | www.eberlewinery.com
Olive Oil: We Olive
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We Olive is more than just a store with olive oil … it is “The Olive Oil Experience.” Here, you can taste the best olive oils California has to offer plus get an amazing education about the different flavors and nuances of olive oil, the healthy benefits of olive oil, the history of olive oil and have fun! Along with the amazing olive oils, sample the many different vinegars, tapenades, fresh olives pestos, mustards, jams and so much more.
1311 Park Street, Paso Robles | (805) 239-7667 Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4 | weolive.com/paso-robles
For a unique and memorable experience, book a reservation for the VIP Tour & Tasting held in the VIP room located in the Eberle Caves. The private tasting is led by a courteous and educated attendant and includes a cheese plate paired with the wines. The VIP Tour & Tasting is $35 per person (max. 8 people). Call (805) 238-9607 to make a reservation! Complimentary public tours are also available every half hour.
Breweries: Firestone Walker
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company founded in 1996 by Adam Firestone (aka the Bear) and David Walker (aka the Lion), Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional brewery, Firestone’s singular purpose remains—to craft ever better beer. Offering tours and tastings daily, right in the heart of Paso Robles. 1400 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles
22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita 1-805-438-3120 | www.margarita-adventures.com
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Cave Tours: Eberle Winery
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Ancient Peaks Winery’s new café and expanded tasting room offers a delectable taste of the Paso Robles wine country in quaint downtown Santa Margarita. The café features gourmet lunch items on Thursdays through Sundays, and small plates daily with both indoor and patio seating. The tasting room offers limited releases showcasing the five soil types of the winery’s estate Margarita Vineyard.
Open Daily 10-5pm (805) 225-5911 | www.firestonebeer.com
Tours: Breakaway Tours & Event Planning
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Set your people & company holiday party free this year! Consider a “mobile party” with a Wine or Distillery Tour complete with lunch, an Elegant Private Winery Dinner or a Fun Filled Night of Dancing. Put this on our “To Do List”. One-stop shopping with delectable possibilities to fit any size, budget, style or ambition. Available in Paso, SLO or Santa Ynez.
Door-door service | (805) 783-2929 | info@breakaway-tours.com breakaway-tours.com
WINEOLOGY
INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER
BY LEN NAPOLITANO
What Goes On at a Winery During Harvest? Starting around early September, wineries in California and throughout the Northern Hemisphere are engaged in their most critical tasks of the year. The decisions they make during this busy period of four to eight weeks will play an important role in how their wines will perform when released to the public a year from now – in the case of many white wines – and up to four years from now for full-bodied red wines. While temperatures rose in spring and summer, grapes became sweeter and their acidity and tartness decreased. In August, winemakers checked the level of sugar in the grapes at least once a day, waiting for the optimum time to take grapes from the vines and begin the winemaking process. Picking grapes early will mean a little higher acidity in the wine and a lower alcohol level. However, if picked too soon, some unwanted flavors and off-odors could end up in the final wine. Wait too long to pull the grapes and the winemaker runs the risk of fermenting overripe grapes that leave too high a level of residual sugar in the wine, or produce too high a level of alcohol, creating an unbalanced wine.In addition to checking the sweetness in the grapes, the phenolic compounds must also be mature enough for picking. These are the chemical compounds that produce the wine components of color, tannin and flavor. Once picked, red wine grapes are separated from their stems and gently crushed in order to release the juice. For white wines, the grapes are not crushed, but immediately pressed with the stems still intact so that the juice from the grapes can be immediately
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separated from contact with the skins and pumped into a fermenting vat. A fermenting tank will be filled about three-fourths to the top to allow room for carbon dioxide gas to be released from the juice. The temperature of the wine will naturally rise during fermentation and it is critical that the temperature range be controlled carefully. If left to rise too high, the wine will end up with an unpleasant, burnt flavor. Once the primary fermentation of red wine ends--and even more juice is squeezed from the skins through a process called pressing--the juice will be transferred to another vat, or barrel. With each transfer like this, called “racking”, the wine becomes clearer, with less sediment. Most red wines will settle down in barrels for a period of eight to 24 months before being bottled and released to the public.
Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand, a quick and easy guide for the wine beginner. Available at bookstores and at wineology.com Follow Len on... Twitter: @wineologist, and visit his blog: noselegsbody.com Send your wine question to Len: wineologist@earthlink.net
PEACHY CANYON WINERY We’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 small lot blends. We’re proud to be Westside originals.
1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton Open Daily 10am-5:30pm and by appt.
805-239-1918 | peachycanyon.com
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Lions Peak Vineyards A FAMILY TRADITION OF FINE WINES AND FRIENDS In the small, quaint Danish village of Solvang, wine tasters visit the Lions Peak Tasting Room with its eclectic design and old world charm which is reflective of wine maker and owner and sommelier, Jennifer Arant’s, vision for her guests. Known for its selection of small-lot, hand-crafted, award-winning Bordeaux and Rhone wines, for the past thirteen years, Lions Peak’s beautifully appointed tasting room has enriched tasters with their diverse selections of premiums wines at their Solvang location. The tasting room is located in the heart of Solvang and has a collection of current releases and numerous vintages of library wines from the vineyard’s highly acclaimed, estate-grown noteworthy vintages, some dating back to 1994. A treasure of gold and silver medals and silky satin ribbons grace artistically labeled bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Lionnesse and more. Those illuminate the history of Lions Peak and the passionate winemaking journey of Jennifer Arant. The tasting room features four flights which range from a selection of premium Rhone and Bordeaux varietal reds, whites, desserts and port wines paired with chocolate truffles, and their ultra-premium flight of Bordeaux gold and silver medal awardwinning wines. In addition to their exceptional wines, the boutique tasting room features an artist array of distinct and unique Romanian, Murano and hand painted wine glasses, not to mention an assortment of gourmet chocolates, cheese and flatbread, olive oils, tapenades and other wine-related gifts.
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Arant is the creative talent behind the wines and the winerelated gifts in the tasting room. As a former ASID interior designer, Arant understands the importance of the arts. At Lions Peak, she has blended the tradition of wine, art and customer satisfaction. “It starts with the greetings, smiles, friendliness in the tasting room, and permeates throughout the atmosphere of the wines and music.” “I love visiting with the tasters and hearing their story,” she says. “At Lions Peak, we are fortunate to meet the most interesting wine tasters who share meaningful times of their lives with us.” The attractive tasting room atmosphere is personified by the staff, the wine, the menu, the wine labels and music. Each unique vintage carries its own personal story, and the winemaker is the instrument that works with nature to deliver the essence of each varietal. Having traveled throughout Europe and South Africa, Arant says that she visited many wine producers and became intrigued with their story, and she felt that her design talents could be incorporated in Lions Peak to have tasters know LP’s story. Her love of nature, the arts and her passion with fine wines brought
WInemaker, Designer and Creative Director Jennifer Arant
Discover the Diverse Selection of Fine Wines Lions Peak’s Tasting Room offers you the perfect way to discover a favorite new wine and plan that special event with family, friends or that special someone. From the understated elegance of the tasting room to the warm and welcoming smiles of the staff, they are here to share and educate you about the world of wines! Lions Peak offers four tasting menus for your selection a standard white or red flight that has six pours for $15.00 or the award-winning red flight for $20.00 with six pours. Lions Peak also features a Dessert Wine and Port Wine tasting with three pours which are paired with Seattle chocolates for $15.00. Additional pours are offered for $2.50 each.
Award-Winning Red Flight Petit Verdot Merlot Bon Courage (Meritage) Lionnesse (Meritage) Roaring Lion Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
White/ Rosé Flight
home the full experience of wine and art. In fact, her wine “Lionnesse” is dedicated to the love of fine wine and art and her international travels. Arant has captured a special connection with nature at the San Miguel Vineyard. The views of the Santa Lucia Mountains from Lions Peak hillside are very stunning. The barn conversion that will house the future hillside winery and tasting room on the vineyard will provide tasters the opportunity to experience the union with nature which Lions Peak cherishes. Lions Peak dates back to the early 1970s and is one of the oldest boutique historical vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA. Arant has owned the vineyard since the early 1990s. The vineyard and home were originally begun by Phillip Doub who was one the founders for the CalPoly Viticulturist Program. Today, the 45-year-old historical vineyard is managed by Lee Alegre and his team who insure that the old world styled Cabernet Sauvignon vines are kept in optimum condition through proper viticulture practice. Lions Peak Vineyard flourishes today and anxiously awaits the day when painting, meditations, yoga, music and winemaker dinners, and tastings will be offered to guests and will serve as integration for visitors, wine club members, and the trade and media at the Winery and Estate Vineyard. The Lions Peak Solvang Tasting Room and Hospitality Center that is located at 1659 Copenhagen Drive Suite A, Solvang, is open daily. The tasting room staff is always eager to share their extensive knowledge with beginners and season oenophiles alike. You are welcomed to stop in the tasting room for a casual glass of wine. However, to fully experience the diverse range of the excellent portfolio, it is recommended that you try one of the four flights offered daily.
Sauvignon Gris Lulu (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, & Viognier) Sisters (Marsanne, Rousanne, & Viognier) Marsanne Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Orange Muscat
Red Flight Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Vis á Vis (GMS) Roaring Lion Cabernet Sauvignon BFF (Bordeaux Blend) Zinfandel Port
Dessert & Ports Lulu( Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, & Viognier) Orange Muscat BFF (Bordeaux Blend) Cabernet Sauvignon Port Zinfandel Port
LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS Tasting Room Central Coast: 1659 Copenhagen Dr. Suite A Solvang Open: Weekdays 11am to 6pm (winter hours 11am to 5pm) Weekends: 11am to 7pm. 805-693-5466 | www.lionspeakwine.com Vineyard: 7320 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel, CA 93451 Winery: 2550 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Private Tastings: Trade, Media, and Wine Club Members call for appointment in Paso Robles region at the vineyard/or winery. 805-423-1134 11
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SAN ANTONIO WINERY The 100-Year Legacy
The Riboli family, celebrating 100 years of crafting artisan, award-winning wine
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Not many wineries in Paso Robles, let alone the world, can say they’ve been around for 100 years, but San Antonio Winery of Riboli Family Wine Estates is no ordinary winery. The family has been crafting award-winning wines from grapes grown in their estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa for decades. This year marks San Antonio Winery’s 100th year of crafting artisan wines. It has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small winery. In 1917, Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica founded San Antonio Winery in what was then the Little Italy community of Los Angeles, naming the winery after his patron saint. Back then, the grapes were transported by trucks from vineyards in the Cucamonga Valley and crushed primarily by hand. In the 1920s, Prohibition made it even more of a challenge to make wine, but Santo kept the business thriving by selling his wine to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Shortly after, Santo’s nephew Stefano Riboli emigrated from Italy to help his uncle with the growing winery. As San Antonio Winery became more and more popular, the family expanded to meet the demands of their thirsty customers. Long before Paso Robles became a winemaking phenomenon, the Riboli family saw its potential as a premier region to grow incredible wines. The family began investing in Paso Robles land more than 30 years ago, planting vines on each property and now owns five vineyards in Paso Robles, as well as a brand new, state of-the-art winemaking facility, tasting room and bistro.
Paso Robles Amenities The winery’s tasting room and bistro is conveniently located at San Antonio Winery, where the 101 freeway and Highway 46 East meet. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with food service until 5 p.m. Chef Dustin uses locally grown ingredients to create delicious, fresh dishes to be enjoyed with San Antonio Winery’s diverse portfolio of award winners such as bold reds, aromatic whites and refreshing sparkling wines. Customers may choose from seafood appetizers, light salads and hearty pasta dishes. The bistro is best known for its delicious artisan pizzas. Dine in the winery’s beautiful indoor Heritage Room, covered Patio Alfresco or open-air Fountain Patio. ‘To Go Orders’ are also welcome.
Setting Their Sights on Paso Robles As with fine wine, the Riboli family legacy keeps getting better with age. Its fourth generation family winemaker, Anthony Riboli, is the company’s first formally trained and educated winemaker with an M.S. in Viticulture from UC Davis. Joined by Head Winemaker Arnaud Debons and Paso Winemaker Ben Mayo, Anthony and his team have made remarkable strides in the Paso Robles region, contributing greatly to the quality of the family’s wines. Together, they oversee all vineyard and winemaking operations with Vineyard Manager Lee Alegre. The state-of-the-art Paso Robles winery focuses on small-lot artisan winemaking. Solar panels and an onsite water treatment plant contribute to the family’s environmentally conscious philosophy. For thinner-skinned grape varieties like Pinot Noir, the winery utilizes open-topped stainless steel tanks with a gentle “punch down” system. More hearty varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon are fermented in closedtopped tanks with automated “pumpover” systems. Riboli, who was an instrumental part of the facility’s design, stated “The new winery is a winemaker’s dream because it allows for efficiency and flexibility in crafting world-class wines.” The winery had its first harvest in October 2016 and looks forward to another 100 years of family winemaking. >> NICOLE STORIN
SAN ANTONIO WINERY 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles (805) 226-2600 Bistro: Open Daily 11am-5pm Tasting Room: Open Daily 10am-6pm
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– Getting to Know –
MERLOT Known as “the little black bird,” Merlot comes from the French word, merle, which means blackbird, and is a beloved red wine around the world. — BY STEPHANIE CULEN —
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ecalling the movie Sideways of 2004, Merlot got quite a knockdown on screen in favor of its cousin, Pinot Noir, when character Miles retorts he will be leaving the party if anyone orders (expletive) Merlot! Around the world it seemed Merlot took a back seat to its big brother, Cabernet Sauvignon, who often stole the show in the blended wines of Bordeaux. This unsung hero of grapes commands a bit more respect, however and is is absolutely a first-class varietal that can stand on its own quite nicely! Merlot is a dark thin-skinned grape that is most classically used as a blending
Photo by Erin Malone, Courtesy of California Wine Institute
grape in the wines of Bordeaux. It is the most planted grape variety in France and the second most widely planted grape varietal in the world. It is an offspring of Cabernet Franc and Madeleine Noire des Charentes, the latter being a variety that is near extinction, and has found its place in Italy, Romania, Chile and the United States, notably Washington State and California. Merlot is known for early ripening and large bunches and regulating crop size is the key to affecting the best quality for this variety. The type of soil and terroir where Merlot is grown is also a very important component in determining the quality of
the wine. In conditions that are too warm, Merlot can often turn sluggish and flabby. In places that are too cold, the grape can sometimes be set with mildew and rot. The success to growing good quality Merlot is dependent on choosing locations that allow for slow ripening and then harvesting the grapes before its acidity declines. “Merlot is the perfect wine for any time”, says Don LaBorde, winemaker at Paraduxx Vineyards, and it’s marvelous comeback is in full swing. During the month of October, Merlot receives worldwide recognition with its own namesake celebration called International Merlot Month. This movement brings together Merlot wine lovers from around the world to honor this versatile, lush and opulent red grape varietal. Be one of the hundreds of producers, wine merchants, restaurants and wine lovers to taste and toast online, at events, in wine stores, restaurants and homes around the world. The hashtag designate for International Merlot Day social media participation is #MerlotMe. More information about how to be a part of the Merlot Movement can be found at merlotme.com. Stephanie Culen is a Certified Sommelier, Wine Scout and Personal Wine Consultant and currently works at Passalacqua Winery in Healdsburg, California as a Wine Educator and Sales Associate. She is a contributing writer for Wine Country This Week, as well as www.whichwinery.com, an online resource for wines and wineries around the world.
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Recommended California Merlots
ROMBAUER VINEYARDS 2013 Carneros Merlot
TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS 2014 Merlot Because Merlot flourishes in relatively cool growing regions with moist soils, it’s extremely well-suited to the ancient alluvial loams, temperate climate, and long growing season of the Trefethen family’s estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Trefethen also produces “F·H·B” Merlot which is code for Family Hold Back – a special designation for the family’s favorite lots. $40.00, www.trefethen.com
SAN SIMEON 2013 Merlot From the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery, San Simeon Merlot expresses rich flavors of blackberry and cassis. Aromas of black fruit greet the nose, while barrel-aging contributes nuances of brown sugar and oak spices. Well-integrated tannins offer texture and a plush mouthfeel. A small percentage of Petit Verdot was added for additional complexity.
Merlot’s finest qualities emerge in cooler climates and clay soils, thus it is ideally suited for the Carneros region, where San Pablo Bay meets the southern end of Napa and Sonoma valleys. The Rombauer family have long been fans of the varietal’s rich, silky textures and supple tannins, as well as its versatility with food. The first Rombauer Vineyards Merlot was produced in 1983. www.rombauer.com
www.riboliwines.com.
TWOMEY 2013 Merlot Napa Valley
HERTELENDY VINEYARDS 2014 Signature Mountain Blend
DAVIS ESTATES 2014 Merlot
Twomey Merlot is a single-vineyard bottling sourced exclusively from the Soda Canyon Ranch in southern Napa Valley, with Merlot clones that produce low yields of small, intensely flavored berries. In collaboration with Consulting Winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet, previous winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, the Merlot blend captures the best of California’s fruit-forward style with the subtlety and restraint of Bordeaux. $65.00, www.twomey.com
This ethereal red blend combines bold, mountainside structure with refined finesse, purity and sophistication. Intense dense aromas of bright bing cherry, jammy brambleberry and blueberry, vanilla, rose water and perfume are beautifully intertwined with rich mocha, earthy truffles, delicate minerality, seared leather and butterscotch on the palate with brilliant acidity, silky tannins, and balanced structure. 94 points - Robert Parker
The 2014 Merlot has striking shades of reds and purples. Aromas are elegant with bright blueberry, black cherry and subtle toasted oak with a hint of cedar. The palate is full, yet supple, with ripe blueberry and the same toasted oak nuances with a hint of anise. This wine is well structured with good width and offers an extended finish that is approachable today, but will improve with bottle age.
www.hertelendy.com
JAXON KEYS WINERY & DISTILLERY 2015 Merlot Warm Springs Vineyard DCV Sonoma County Bright aromas of black cherry mingle with hints of espresso, eucalyptus and tobacco. A velvety entry offers up ripe cherry, dried strawberry and red currant surrounding a refreshing, juicy core. Integrating oak and supple tannins gently frame the palate, while traces of cigar box join in as the delicious flavors linger on. Jaxonkeyswinery.com
$50.00, www.davisestates.com
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get the dirt Understanding terroir and its influences Merlot grows most lusciously in its homeland of Bordeaux on the Right Bank of the Gironde River. It performs best in soil that is rich in limestone and clay. Limestone soil contains calcium carbonate which helps retain moisture during dryer vintages and offers good drainage in more rainy years. The calcium also adds pH and other mineral elements to the soil. In time, limestone degrades and develops into clay. There are several other considerations that create the special terroir and growing conditions of Bordeaux including the maritime climate with its particular exposure to sunlight, the diurnal shifts in temperature, the elevation, natural drainage and access to water. Similar to Bordeaux, California and parts of Washington, seem to have the perfect balance of a moderate, dry growing season with similar soil profiles and growing conditions where Merlot can shine. The success to growing good quality Merlot is dependent on choosing locations that allow for slow ripening and then harvesting the grapes before its acidity declines. In conditions that are too warm, Merlot can often turn sluggish and flabby. In places that are too cold, the grape can sometimes be set with mildew and rot.
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swirl, sniff, sip, savor How to identify Merlot in the glass There are several reasons to love Merlot and it’s often described as being a crowd pleaser or “easy drinking” wine. It is a lovely medium-bodied wine with a lush mouthfeel. With juicy flavors of cherry, plum and chocolate it is often more soft and supple with less tannin and a bit more acid structure than it’s bolder brother Cabernet Sauvignon. But, Merlot’s soft fruit flavors allow the grape to taste great at a much younger age holding the varietal in higher esteem to wine drinkers as opposed to wine collectors. There’s a bit more to Merlot, however, than juicy fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish. Merlot can also vary in profile depending on how it is produced and where it is grown. In other words, the grape has slightly different characteristics based on the region where it flourishes. Merlot grown in a cooler climate like France, Italy and Chile will be more structured with a higher presence of full-bodied tannins, minerality and earthier flavors like tar, licorice and tobacco. Cool climate Merlot is often mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon. In tasting, look at the color in the glass. Merlot typically tinges orange around the rim which is the telltale sign of the wine being Merlot vs. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot grown in warmer regions like California, Australia and Argentina will be much more fruitforward delivering nuances of berries and juicy cherries. The tannins may be more silky and silky with dusty notes of nutmeg and clove and an undertone of black spice.
What’s in a glass Would wine in any other glass smell as sweet? Merlot is best enjoyed in a Bordeaux wine glass with a larger bowl shape which is ideal for a full-bodied wine. The generous size of the glass allows for proper aeration of the wine delivering more aroma compounds to the nose. The bouquet of the wine can fully develop and and the shape of the rim directs the flow of the wine to the front of the palate to enhance the fruit-forward flavor and soften any bitter tannins offering a smooth taste.
BRECON ESTATE WINERY
INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING WINEMAKER An avid caver and proud Welshman, Damian Grindley has been in the industry for over twenty years, crafting wines across the US, Australia, and Europe. Naming the estate after the Brecon Beacons National Park in his homeland of Wales. A winery concept was born, seventeen years after first visiting Paso Robles. Opened March 2014, the winery is a passion project, inviting guests to stay and enjoy the estate. A former landscape designer, Grindley fell into winemaking, is in love with the calcareous soils and high limestone content of Paso Robles. “Caving is a lot like winemaking, finding unique wines that haven’t been discovered,” said Grindley. “It’s really exciting – it’s a voyage of discovery every time.” This past year, Brecon Estate won the best wine at the New World International Wine Competition, with their 2015 Brecon Estate Syrah, Adelaida District. The winery has won over 78 gold/double gold/platinum awards since inception and is currently winery of the year, awarded by the purely domestic wine report. With a broad spectrum of experience in winemaking, Grindley got to know the local growers and create a style totally unique, experienced in small batch premium wines. “From day one, we knew what experience we wanted to create,” said Grindley. “There was a thirst for knowledge in the area when we started, we wanted to help put Paso Robles on the radar.”
Boutique Westside Estate Winery On the Brecon Estate lies some of the first plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Paso Robles region. Converted to dry farming, these Adelaida district vines have not been irrigated for five years. Those particular vines tend to be the healthiest, with a rich bright fruit. More vigorous varieties tend to be better dry farmed, such as Zinfandel, which then yields a smaller berry with more flavor. “The wines dry farmed tend to be more in balance, with more intense flavors,” said Grindley “The acids are brighter, with greater longevity, yielding a brighter fruit.” With a variety of microclimates, the winery is able to make blends, highly unique to the Westside region of Paso. Architecturally, the ethos of the winery is designed by then Designer of the Year Aidlin Darling, out of San Francisco.
“We were trying to create something that hadn’t been done before,” said Grindley. “Modern but comfy, with clean lines, recycled material, beautiful oak trees…and always dog friendly.
Small Batch Premium Wines Producing small batch blends sold exclusively through their Westside Paso Robles tasting room, Brecon Estate’s wine each have a story to tell. Producing 150-400 cases of each a year, many of their blends will last two to three weeks, offering a diverse lineup of stellar varietals that are quick to sell out. “Our small batch ferments create a real excitement for the wine,” said Grindley. “Every time you visit, it’s always different, guests get to discover something completely new.” The stellar portfolio includes the 2015 Brecon Tannat, known as the national grape of Uruguay, 94 points for Wine Enthusiast 2017. Usually used in a blend, this gorgeous varietal is a rare find, a very pure and presentable wine. For Grenache fans, try their old vine style wine from the iconic Glenrose Vineyard, rich and utterly smooth. For those opting for a blend, the 2015 Brecon Forty-Two is the “answer to the ultimate question, life, the universe, and everything!” Inspired by Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, the wine is a mix of Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache Rouge, and Petite Sirah. A stunning answer to a red Rhone blend, 93 points for Wine Enthusiast 2017. “We make what we want, for us, it’s a lot more fun that way,” said Grindley. “We aren’t tied to one genre.”
Winemaker Dinner On October 7th, join Brecon Estate and Alex Martin from Crush Catering for a starlit night of great eats under the majestic oaks. For tickets and more information, call 805-239-2200.
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HUNT CELLARS Musically Inspired, Hand Crafted Wines Located off the beautiful Highway 46 West Wine Trail, Hunt Cellars has become one of the most highly acclaimed wineries in California, since opening their tasting room in 1999. Cabernet Sauvignon brought owner and winemaker David Hunt to Paso Robles, tasting local purveyors before venturing out on his own. With the rich diversity in soils and superb growing climate, Hunt fell in love with the unspoiled charm of the area. “I never thought I would be in the wine businesses, but seeing the beauty of the wine and the happiness it creates, it’s one of the most rewarding decisions I ever made,” said Hunt. Producing their first releases in 1997, the Hunt family decided to name their vineyard, “Destiny Vineyards,” in honor of their baby girl Destiny. Using only the best and rarest mountain-grown fruit, sample their 2010 “CabOvation” Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of sweet, lush black wild cherries, black currant and toasty oak. Regularly hosting winemaker dinners, Hunt will often perform his music, offering limited-edition wine and music packages that will dance on your palate,
Wine for the Senses Moving to California in the 1970s to pursue music, David Hunt is first and foremost a musician. Falling in love with the artistry, wine went from a hobby to a passion, fusing his two crafts into a symbiotic relationship. From “Rhapsody in Red” to “Bon Vivant,” Hunt is “living the good life,” represented in each of his premium wines. When visiting, guests can experience the sensory delight first hand in the tasting room, including tastings of their Grand Reserve wines, aged three years in barrel and bottle before released. “The word ‘wow’ is the most heard statement in our tasting room. There is a certain magic with our wines,” said Hunt. While Hunt may be blind, his senses are fully engaged, blending by sound. Pitch changes as volume goes into the glass, able to fill a bottle of wine by sound and its differentials. Hunt invites you to experience this in their 2014 “Moonlight Sonata” Chardonnay, hand crafted with tropical overtones and taste of apples, pears, peaches, papayas, mangos, melons and butterscotch. Creamy with a long lasting mouth feel, this style wine has become the trademark at Hunt Cellars.
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“When making wine, I turn on my other sensors, blending wine by sound and taste,” said Hunt. “I’ve been given a blessing to make world-class wines.”
Nationwide Awards Handcrafted in small lots on their 550-acre site, Hunt Cellars wine receives extended barrel aging, producing some of the best California cult wines due to the area’s unique topography and soil composition. Affectionately referred to as the “Rock Cottage,” guests can enjoy barrel tastings in the cellar, as well as piano and live music in their newly remodeled tasting room. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and varietal Ports, Hunt Cellars believes that great wine starts with the best fruit. “I give the wines everything they need, until I cannot make it any better,” said Hunt. “It is about passion, hard work and always striving for the best in our winemaking.” Combining Old Word and New Word techniques, the 2014 Limited Edition “Imagination” Pinot Noir was awarded California’s Pinot Noir of the Year in the 2016 Food & Beverage Awards. The Reserve is deep in color, with beautiful lush fruit flavors of sweet strawberry, cherry, dried raspberry with hints of chocolate. Using extended cold fermentation and New World stomping techniques, the wine is brought to a higher level of taste, flavor and backbone.
Featured Events Join Hunt Cellars on the weekend for their wildly popular “BBQ Bites” – a feast of Santa Maria inspired BBQ, smoked on a traditional oak spit. From sausage to prime rib and stuffed mushrooms, guests can enjoy a feast for the senses on their beautiful patio. >> RACHEL HOMMEL
HUNT CELLARS 805-237-1600 www.huntcellars@hotmail.com
Soar, Sip & Savor: Paso Robles CAB Collective offers top flight tasting experiences
Once visitors have learned how to pair wine with food, a visit to JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is a must. Guests are encouraged to browse the herbs, strawberries, squash, lettuce and edible flowers that renowned Executive Chef Will Torres might pick for the featured dish that evening. These farm fresh ingredients are designed to pair with JUSTIN’s Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and signature ISOSCELES blend. The winery also offers daily production and vineyard tours that include access to the Founder’s vineyard, barrel chai and ISOSCELES library.
Spend a day soaring over vineyards and exploring underground caves before breaking wine pairing rules while dining on farm-to-table fare. When visiting members of the Paso Robles CAB Collective (PRCC), guests can expect sensational experiences that accompany the highly acclaimed wines. “The Paso Robles wine region is constantly innovating, and one of the ways our members do so is to make guests a priority and offer them encounters that are memorable,” says PRCC President and Ancient Peaks Winery co-owner Doug Filipponi. For the thrill seeker, Ancient Peaks Winery has created Margarita Adventures, which offers zipline tours over historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Guests can soar along six distinct ziplines, starting with two epic rides over Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the 2,800-foot Double Barrel tandem zipline and the 1,300-foot Renegade zipline. Afterward, visitors can relax in the winery’s tasting room and sample Ancient Peaks’ red Bordeaux varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Oyster Ridge, a Bordeaux-style blend. Guests can balance soaring over the vines with exploring underground caves at Eberle Winery. Built as a place to age the wines, the 16,000 square feet caves include the 100-seat Wild Boar Room, and can be visited during daily tours. The winery hosts their monthly Guest Chef Dinner Series and special events in the caves, which serve as a romantic and unique backdrop. Founder Gary Eberle, known as the “Godfather of Paso Robles wine,” was one of the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the region, offering his first vintage in 1979. Guests can expect to enjoy current vintages of the same varietal during their tour. At Allegretto Vineyards & Wines, the focus is on food and wine pairing, but not in the traditional manner that experienced oenophiles come to expect. Each wine is poured in its own glass to honor its unique, elegant and balanced flavor profile, with guests encouraged to set their own pace of enjoyment. Here the emphasis is put on flavor and teaching guests the technique of “flavor balancing.” Educating guests to understand why they like certain wines and then balancing them with food allows for unconventional pairings, such as the Allegretto’s Cabernet Sauvignon with Grilled Halibut. The theory Allegretto embraces is to pair the wine with the diner, not the dinner.
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WHAT NOT TO MISS BRECON ESTATE Wine and cheese pairing Small batch wines CALCAREOUS Wine and food pairing, lunch on weekends CASTORO CELLARS Golf course, yoga classes, varietals and blends GLUNZ FAMILY WINERY In wine business for four generations OPOLO Wine and cheese pairing, estate tour and tasting Inn at Opolo PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Offer cheese and chocolate pairings VINA ROBLES AMPHITHEATRE Pairs wine and music Concert season from April through November SCULPTERRA WINERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN Both tourists and locals visit to appreciate the impressive sculptures that are positioned on the property, while sipping on wine, and enjoying the vineyards and gardens VIVANT FINE CHEESE Offers cheese tasting with wine and olives, sandwiches, panini, salads
WE OLIVE Olive oil, wine bar in downtown Paso Robles. Sample tapenades, vinegars, jams, pestos.
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Downtown city park, Paso Robles | photo by Dina Mande, courtesy of TravelPaso.com
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ou’ve heard about Paso Robles. Some of your friends have mentioned the amazing wines. They’ve told you about the drive through the unspoiled countryside with oak, walnut and olive trees, through the dips and the hills. The stunningly wineries. Now you’re wondering whether a trip is worth your time. It is. With miles of vineyards on sunsoaked hills and numerous grape varieties that lead to the crafting of unusual blends and varietals, Paso is one of the fastest growing wine regions in California. More alluring, this little town in Central Valley offers many other attractions to fill in your days and evenings. Paso Robles straddles the Salinas river valley. Despite the high summer temperatures, the town and surrounding areas enjoy a cool ocean breeze that flows in through the Templeton Gap in the Santa Lucia
mountains to the west. Since 1983, Paso Robles has had its own American Viticultural Area and now has eleven sub AVAs. Each AVA showcases its own distinct wines. You can enjoy many different kinds – from Rhône varietals and blends to the California favorites, such as chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and pinot noir. Then there are the Spanish grapes that thrive in these soils and climes. In addition to these wines, enjoy nature’s bounty -- great food, harvested or raised locally. Take your pick from farm to table restaurants, gourmet cheese or olive oil shops, or indulge in epicurean delights at winery cafés. For a whiff of culture, visit museums and art galleries or attend music concerts. History buffs will find in Paso a luxuriously exciting past.
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Favorite Attractions Allegretto Resort
Set in the Paso Robles hills, this European-style resort stretches over 20 acres with grape vines, fruit and olive trees. You can stay and dine at the Mediterranean style Cello restaurant, visit the spa or play golf. Taste a wide range of wines or tour local wineries.
Kukkula Winery
Once every couple of months, this winery offers a morning hike and brunch. People meet at the winery and the owner, Kevin, takes them for a hike through the vineyards. Then they come up to the house and Paula makes brunch, followed by tasting in the barrel room.
Paso Robles Pioneer Museum
Estrella Warbird Museum
Incorporated in 1971, this museum was built to preserve the history of small town California in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It has an old schoolhouse from 1886 and a pump from the early twentieth century that was used to siphon crude oil.
This museum in the Central Valley has military aircraft and artifacts on display. For example, it has a Model T 1912 Ford that was used as an ambulance in World War I. Planes from World War II and the Korean War as well as others are housed on the 20 acres that comprise this facility.
Paso Robles Inn
This hotel has a long and storied history, starting in 1891. It was grand and the famous visited. Midcentury, the hotel burnt down and a new one was erected. In 1991, the current owners renovated the hotel and added 18 deluxe, wine-themed rooms that offer mineral baths. DESTINATION: Paso Rpbles
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VINES that thrive
Long, warm days followed by cool nights and fog in some areas create ideal conditions for the growth of several varieties of grape. Cabernet Sauvignon grows well in this soil as well as other reds such as Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Among the whites, Chardonnay is a favorite, although Sauvignon Blanc thrives as well. But both among the red and white varieties some grapes thrive that, though not large enough to merit their own category, allow winemakers to create unusual and delectable wines. Grenache Blanc, Albariño, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Roussanne all fall in this latter category. The dominant grapes grown in this area also flourish in the other winegrowing regions of California. However, the soil here is different, as it comes primarily from sedimentary rocks and, to a lesser extent, from igneous rocks. Calcareous with a high pH, some clay in the hills and dales, and sandy loam in the Salinas valley offer a range that leads to differences in flavors even within a limited geographical area.
Julia P. Garrett Photography Chef Stuart O’Keeffe, www.chefstuart.com
winery to watch:
ALTA COLINA WINES
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ob and Lynn Tillman bought a 130-acre parcel in 2003, a portion of which – 31 acres – they planted with grapes a couple of years later. In 2009, they sold their first wine and a few years later set up their estate winery.
The Tillmans farm organically and produce Rhône varietals and blends. Some of their wines include Grenache Blanc, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Like so much of Paso Robles, the property is hilly, with oak forests and walnut trees. The winery sits on the road and the vines on a hill. In between the vineyards is a pond.
To add a little spice, the winery owners offer some trailer fun. Specifically, they use the 100 wild acres not under grape cultivation as camp grounds. Working with Tinker Tin Trailer Co., which restores vintage trailers, the winery offers people an opportunity to camp in trailers built in the 1950s and ’60s. At this time, five trailers are parked around the pond. A communal kitchen and table are available.
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WINES that impress Aaron Wines TRESPASSER A blend of Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, with smaller amounts of Syrah and Grenache, this higher alcohol wine uses some whole clusters for greater tannin. It has spicy, savory with flavors of blueberries and pepper; unfined and unfiltered, ages well.
Diablo Paso Wines
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History, Icons and Legends
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GARY EBERLE
ary Eberle of Eberle Winery was studying genetics in Louisiana at the beginning of the decade of the 1970s. He realized that he “wanted to be an alcoholic instead of a geneticist and transferred to UC Davis.” As so often happens, the move out West determined his life. The early 1970s was a bullish time for growing grapes in Paso Robles. The land was a fraction the price of acreage in Napa Valley and the almond industry and grain farming were petering out. “It seemed like the perfect time for wine. Bank of America came out and offered loans,” Eberle says. Initially, Eberle established the Estrella River Winery with his brother, who invested the money: Eberle was the general manager, winemaker, and vineyardist for a decade. But the itch to build his very own winery persisted. This he did in 1983 and planted his first vineyard -- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Muscat Canelli– four years later. A few years later, he produced his first estate
DESTINATION: Paso Robles
vintage. “I had been planting grapes for others I had brought down from Davis.” But having his own vineyard didn’t lull Eberle into complacency. All those bottles of wine had to be stored and aged in stable temperatures. He built a wine cave – tunnel really – 35 feet under the winery. At this depth, Eberle doesn’t need to heat or cool his underground cellars. Several years after Eberle and others applied to the Tax and Tobacco Bureau to get Paso its own appellation, they received the notification in 1983. Now, unlike earlier, the wine labels could display the Paso Robles AVA. At the same time that he works on his business with his wife, Marcy, Eberle is helping younger winemakers develop their skills. Chris Eberle, no relation, is his very talented winemaker. And, in 2015, the State of California gave Gary Eberle a lifetime achievement award.
ALBARIÑO This 2016 Albariño Guanábana is fermented in 5% new oak and 95% neutral French oak with acacia that adds floral aromas. It is crisp, fruity, dry with stone fruit and tropical fruit aromas. It pairs well with seafood and spicy foods.
Sea Shell Cellars
GRENACHE ROSÉ A 100% Grenache Rosé from 2016. A high acid, dry wine with aromas of guava and hibiscus that is aged two months in stainless steel before bottling. It tastes of stone fruit and pairs well with goat cheese.
Seven Oxen Estate Wines CASSIDY The 2014 vintage is a Rhône blend of Grenache and Mourvedre. Dry farmed grenache produces small berries with intense flavor. Mourvedre offers tannin, color and spicy notes. Fermented in stainless steel, aged in oak. It pairs well with blue cheese, red meat and charcuterie.
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DOWNTOWN
wine tasting, fine dining unique shops & galleries It is hard to not notice the angularity of downtown Paso Robles. Streets crisscross at right angles and in the middle lies the quadrangular park, arguably the focal point. But even as the park attracts with its bandstand and trees that bear blossoms in the spring, so do the historical buildings around it. The clocktower with the copper dome, the Carnegie library, the bath house, all give the square the character of age even as new businesses show a thriving present.
Farmers’ Markets Local farmers bring their wares – fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, meats, etc.
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. City Park on 12th and Spring Streets Downtown Paso
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 6th & Crocker St, City Park, Templeton
Baywood Farmers’ Market Mondays 2 to 4:30 p.m. 2nd & Santa Maria St, Baywood
Farm Tours KILER RIDGE OLIVE FARM A few minutes outside downtown Paso, Kiler Ridge offers Tuscan olive oils produced from Italian olive cultivars. Sample olive oil, take a tour of the oil milling facility, or enjoy small plates on weekends at the farm. WINDROSE FAMILY FARM Surrounded by other symbols of the rural life horse ranches, olive groves, and wineries, Windrose lies less than a half hour southeast of Paso. On their 50 acres, the family grows vegetables, fruit and raises sheep. Call for tours, (805) 239-3757
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TIN CITY If you want to taste wine in nonconventional surroundings, try Tin City. It is hip – the kind of place you’d expect the under-40 set to go, but others wouldn’t look out of place either. Within a 15-minute drive from downtown Paso, Tin City at first arrival looks like a group of warehouses clustered together. But as you walk around, you see the signs of creative minds at work producing small batch wines or beer and cider with a difference. Some tasting rooms provide live music in the evenings.
‘Tin City’ TASTING ROOMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BREWERIES DISTILLERIES
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LEVO WINE NICORA JACOB T0FT LEFONDUSAC BRIAN BENSON ONX AARON CLOS SOLÈNE POWELL MOUNTAIN CELLARS DESPERADA WINE SHINE
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Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. 15 E Mall, Atascadero
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Atascadero Farmers’ Market
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Mistura
destination destination
In a town with an abundance of farm to table, this restaurant distinguishes itself by presenting the multiculturalism of Peru through its dishes. Using local ingredients it offers a cuisine that blends the heritage of the Incas, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Italians. (805) 238-3333.
dining dining
Il Cortile
In downtown Paso, this upscale Italian restaurant sources ingredients from local farmers and markets. The menu changes frequently; the wine list is superb and features a number of local wines. Open for dinner only.
Thomas Hill Organics
Farm to table restaurant in downtown Paso Robles, with an amazing selection of wines, beers, cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks. Ingredients sourced locally, grass fed livestock. Open for lunch and dinner, brunch and dinner on Sundays. Breakaway-1017.qxp_Layout 1 9/21/17 5:33 PM Page 1
Deliciously Fun, Educational Wine Tours Made Fresh Daily since 1995!
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Artisan
Calling itself ‘farm to fork,’ this restaurant has a frequently changing menu that offers the bounty of the area. It works with local farmers who farm sustainably. Artisan is also growing some of its own veggies, such as lettuces and squashes. Craft cocktails, wine, beer. Brunch, happy hour, dinner. (805) 237-8084. 25
Recommended Galleries DALE EVERS DESIGN STUDIO Glass, bronze and steel His working art studio with showroom is located in downtown Paso Robles. (805) 434-9237 Evers is sculptor in residence at Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden
ART SCENE from upcycling to upscale
While San Luis Obispo has been a center for the arts for years, some artists are moving to the town of Paso Robles, the new land of promise. For the past few decades the number of wineries in Paso Robles has grown to more than two hundred. With the distinction of being a premier wine destination securely under its belt, Paso Robles can look at other activities that complement wine. It is hardly a surprise then to find gourmet food, with ingredients supplied by Central Valley farmers and ranchers, performance arts and the visual arts. Tourists come here for a taste of the good life, to forget their cares for a weekend or a few days by immersing themselves in all the fine pastimes that Paso offers. New galleries, displaying a variety of styles and media, have been opening here with a startling regularity. Just this past month, yet another gallery opened in downtown Paso, already home to a few: Park Street Gallery, brainchild of Julie Dunn and Peggy Turk, affords people a chance to buy fine art and craft items. This is close to Anne Laddon’s creation, Studio in the Park, which also houses the Paso Robles Art Association. The goal is education about art with a chance to let diverse artists showcase their works. A step away from galleries are shops like Viva Paso and RebelMouse Firefly Gallery – not art in the traditional sense. Rather, they carry artisanal works that fit with the whole that makes up Paso.
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STUDIOS ON THE PARK Situated in downtown Paso, this is an open studio art center with resident artists, classes, exhibitions and gift shop.
TOBIN REESE FINE ART Tobin Reese buys and sells art by artists from different parts of the world
(805) 238-9800
(805) 835-0023
Meet the Artist Dale Evers It is not often that you come across an artist who has served in the U.S. Army. But the arc of his life took Dale Evers from the infantry division in Hawaii to the world of creating art. His philosophy is eclectic, making him reach for ideas that don’t often occur to others. “What aren’t people seeing?” he asks. Beyond that, he is drawn to nature and the human condition, which engage his mind as an artist. “Those two subject matters are fertile here.”
DESTINATION: Paso Robles
Harvest Wine Weekend, October 20-22 A year’s hard work is rewarded with another great harvest.
In Paso Robles Wine Country, you’ll discover award-winning wines, exceptional restaurants, and breathtaking views all without tension or pretension. Try a taste for yourself with more than 140 weekend activities! Winemaker dinners, ceremonial grape stomps, barrel tastings, food and wine pairings, and live music are just a few of the exciting offerings that await! Visit www.pasowine.com to search the full weekend of harvest events by day, winery or activity. You’re sure to find something to satisfy whatever your palate desires! Celebrate harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country! Cheers!
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New Construction Luxury Home at Heritage Ranch Over 3000 square feet. Priced at $839,000
DESTINATION: Paso Robles
2 bedrooms, 2 baths home
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10 acres of wine country on Adelaida Road. Ready to be built on. Priced at $335,000
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Wine As Art Impressionist Painter Erin Hanson Inspires a Rare Chardonnay from Vintners Amy Butler and Janis Denner Waves of Gold is the painting that inspired the label for the Dorothy Jean Chardonnay. Wine lovers and art collectors alike are anticipating the release of the stunning new Chardonnay from Dorothy Jean Wines. The creation of Janis Denner of Pelletiere Estate and Amy Butler of Ranchero Cellars, Dorothy Jean took form early in 2016 when both women realized their common love of Chardonnay. (Butler, who makes wine under her own label Ranchero Cellars, also makes Ms. Denner’s Pelletiere Estate wine.) “I thought she would laugh,” Denner quips. Instead, when Butler learned that Chardonnay was Denner’s goto wine, “I said me, too!” Butler continues, “It’s just so sophisticated, so pretty, such a perfect wine. I’ve made a lot of white wines, but I’ve never made the white wine.” When a few of Erin Hanson’s paintings were hung for a show in the cellar at Pelletiere Estate, they knew Hanson would be the perfect addition to their plans. The wine would need a label, and Hanson’s work spoke to them. “We loved the way that through her work, Erin took a singular location – a time and a place – and transformed it into art,” says Butler. “In a way, that’s what wine is – impressionism in a bottle.” Hanson, it turned out, had been waiting for the right opportunity to see her art on a wine label. The three women discussed the idea, and with the help of graphic designer Elizabeth Tuck, Dorothy Jean met the world. The collaboration of women is also an important aspect of the brand, says Denner. The cork reads “I am Her,” which is a reference to all women. Denner adds, “Dorothy Jean is all of us. We are all her. We all contribute, we all dream, we all love and we all share a passion” for life – and for wine. In fact, the partners have made the wine available for resale exclusively by
two female-owned businesses in the County – 15C Wine Bar and Thomas Hill Organics. Dorothy Jean Chardonnay will be available for purchase at both locations starting in November. Meanwhile, enthusiasts can pre-order the wine at dorothyjeanwines.com. This passion for wine is central to the idea of Dorothy Jean. Butler and Denner did extensive research (“It was hard drinking all that delicious wine,” jokes Butler). They ultimately decided on a balanced, nuanced style that showcases the best that the Central Coast can offer. It was crucial to them that Dorothy Jean be a wine made from one vineyard, one block, in a singular location – “impressionism in a bottle,” again. The Sierra Madre vineyard, planted in the 1970s, is a gem for winemakers seeking cool-climate fruit. The block Butler chose is planted to one of the oldest Chardonnay clones in California, and her winemaking style – native yeast fermentation, only 30% new French oak – reflects the site more than the process. “What’s exciting about this wine is, we all just love it!” Says Denner. Yes. We are all Her. Pre-order Dorothy Jean Chardonnay at dorothyjeanwines.com. Pelletiere Estate will hold a Release Event on Saturday, October 28, with an accompanying art show from Erin Hanson. 15°C Wine Bar in Templeton will host a Release Party on Friday, November 3. Erin Hanson Gallery in San Diego will hold a Release Party on Saturday, November 11. Find Amy Butler’s wines at rancherocellars. com, or weekends at the Paso Underground, 1140 Pine Street in Paso Robles. Find Janis Denner’s wines at Pelletiere Estate, open Thursday through Monday at 3280 Township Road in Paso Robles. >> BY AMBER MCBRIDE
Golden Oak Honey Festival People who enjoy collectibles, crafts, and garden art as well as all things Honey, are invited to the Paso Robles Golden Oak Honey Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Downtown City Park, Paso Robles (11th and Spring streets). Admission is free to the public. More than 70 vendors located throughout the park will offer everything from, of course, honey, to garden art, handmade jewelry, and birdhouses, antique glassware and more. Hunt for that perfect treasure with the holidays just around the corner. Enjoy free honey ice cream samples! There will be a Downtown Wine Stroll (fee) featuring local downtown tasting rooms (fee of only $15 which includes a glass and map to the downtown participating wine-tasting rooms.
Festival admission is free and features honey information, seminars, Spelling Bee and a Bee Hive Hairdo Contest. For more information or vendor space, call (805) 238-4103 or visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.
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Five Great Glasses on Central Coast SANGIOVESE Enjoy five great glasses on the Central Coast, featuring acclaimed wineries and their best handcrafted varietals. From the elegant and soft expression of Pinot Noir all the way to sexy, sophisticated Nebbiolo, the Central Coast winegrowing region’s varying terroir produces elegant wines for every palate.
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LAGO GIUSEPPE CELLARS Lago Giuseppe Cellars, the enchanted winery by the lake, prides itself on Old World heritage and rich romance. There’s no doubt you will be captivated instantly by the chic charm of this boutique winery. Reflections in the water of the ancient oak trees will beckon you back to dreams and into the mystic. Welcome to the world of Lago Giuseppe! 8345 Green Valley Road, Templeton (805) 400-0785 www.lagogiuseppe.com
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WILD HORSE WINERY Located in historic Templeton, Wild Horse Winery was named for the wild mustangs that roamed the hills east of the vineyard estate. Today, Wild Horse Winery is known for exceptional Pinot Noirs. They focus on small vineyards along the Central Coast in order to bring you the best the region has to offer. Stop by and try one (or all five) of our Pinots, including our winery only reserves.
PELLETIERE ESTATE Pelletiere Estate is an uber-boutique winery located on a cozy corner in the heart of the Willow Creek District, producing distinctive, small-lot, estategrown Italian varietals. The 2014 Nebbiolo Reserva exudes sexiness with elegance and sophistication. Notes of dried herbs, cranberry, thyme and sage caress your palette and finishes silky smooth.
1437 Wild Horse Winery Court Daily 11am-5pm (805) 434-2541 www.wildhorsewinery.com
3280 Township Road, Paso Robles Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm (805) 239-9432 www.pelletiere.com
PETITE SIRAH RED SOLES WINERY Bursting with flavors of rich dried blueberry, complimented by lovely notes of dark chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans, Red Soles Winery’s Petite Sirah will stop you in your tracks. Grown in the chalky soil of our Miracles Ranch, right in the heart of the Willow Creek AVA, the Petite is a favorite—vintage after vintage. From the dark inky hue, to the fabulously long and velvety finish, this full-bodied wine is a definite palate pleaser. 3230 Oakdale Road | Daily 11am-5pm (805) 226-9898 | www.redsoleswinery.com
ZINFANDEL SAUCELITO CANYON VINEYARD Saucelito Canyon Vineyard produces one of California’s most distinguished Zinfandels, a wine made from historic dry-farmed old vines originally vines planted in 1880 and revived by owner Bill Greenough nearly 100 years later. Today, second generation Winemaker Tom Greenough remains dedicated to capturing the delicate red fruit flavors native to Saucelito Canyon, and to producing wines from other remote local vineyards that are close in spirit to their own. 3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo (805) 543 2111 | Everyday 10am-5pm www.SaucelitoCanyon.com
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PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD Spend the Day at Parrish Family Vineyard Parrish Family Vineyard wants to welcome you to their new home in 2018! The new winery and tasting room is set among their stunning Adelaida Vineyard location in Paso Robles and will focus on their award-winning wines, delicious food pairings and unique educational experiences. “We are creating an atmosphere where it will be easy to spend an entire day enjoying wine, exploring the vineyard and experiencing spectacular sunsets.” Parrish says he’s glad the family started in a small tasting room in downtown Paso Robles because the learning curve was just right. It’s a family affair with everyone involved in the day-to-day operations of the winery; even the dogs have a job. He is excited to move forward building their dream location.
Caring for the Vineyards The Parrishes have three distinct vineyards. The Creston Vineyard is 40 acres with 100% Cabernet with four different clones grafted onto two different rootstocks. The terrain is unique to the region due to its location and the influence of the cool evening coastal breezes and the warm daytime temperatures. The soil is granite with high calcium, which produces beautiful color and flavor for the wine. The Templeton Vineyard is located in the El Pomar AVA and
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has 80 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, and Grenache. It produces enormously round fruit and earthy flavors with a great mouthfeel. The 30-acre Adelaida Vineyard, the sight of the new winery and tasting room, is divided into 16 different soil blocks. At the very top of the hill, the first soil is almost all calcareous, but as it slopes down toward a creek bed, it gradually shifts from calcareous to clay. With the mix of clay and calcareous, there will be pronounced acidity, full tannins, and great structure as well as spice in the wines. It produces three different Cabernet Sauvignon clones, as well as Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.
A History of Winemaking Parrish’s grandfather started growing grapes in Atascadero in the early 1900s and David Parrish continued the family tradition working in Napa Valley with Robert Mondavi and Bob Steinhauer of Beringer Vineyards. Parrish found a passion for trellises and now has more than 20 patents related to trellis design. He is also now incorporating more shadecloth technology into his vineyards. The shadecloths allow further ripeness of the fruit without scarring or burning and develop a more consistent and balanced cluster for better results. He’s also been selling the shadecloth to other wineries, even several in the Paso Robles area, that are also seeing great results.
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At the same time that Parrish is working on plans for his new winery, he is also developing the wines produced on the two new vineyards. While the Creston Vineyard, Parrish’s first vineyard, featured 40 acres of Cabernet, the newest vineyards will feature a wide choice of varieties. Parrish said the distinct qualities of these vineyards allow for this wide variety. The Templeton vineyard is going to contain 80 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Grenache. He said the fruit are round with earthy flavors and a great mouthfeel. He said he loved the Adelaida Vineyeard area from the beginning. He quickly identified the perfect place for the winery, tasting room and 30-acre vineyard. In the future, there will be 16 different soil blocks planted, some in the calcareous soil in the higher areas, and others in the land sloping toward a creek bed, which has a higher clay content. He said wines produced in the clay/calcareous soil will have a pronounced acidity, be full of tannins, and have a great structure. This area will produce three Cabernet Sauvignon clones, a Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.
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Focus on Sustainability A key focus for Parrish is sustainability. When exploring the vineyard, David Parrish discovered a dried up creek bed which turned out to be a key section of Adelaida Creek. He worked with a team of experts to restore the creek preventing flooding and stabilizing the area before donating the land to San Luis Obispo County. One of the things Parrish is most passionate about is caring for the soil. He uses seaweed that is infused into the drip irrigation adding natural minerals to our soil. He also uses a mix of worm castings and organic products, known as organic tea, to enhance the microbes. It’s not possible to have healthy vines without healthy land.
PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles Open Sunday 1 to 6 pm Monday and Thursday 1 to 5 pm Friday, & Saturday 1 to 7:30 pm The tasting room is closed Tuesday and Wednesday For more information, call (805) 286-4028 or visit www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com. 3333
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PISMO BEACH AREA A.J. Spurs – 1760 El Camino Real, Grover Beach; 805.489.7770 Steamer’s – 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711
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PASO ROBLES A.J. Spurs – 508 South Main St, Templeton; 805.434.2700 American/Steakhouse Artisan – 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro Bistro Laurent – 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 French Cuisine Buona Tavola – 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Northern Italian Cuisine Cello at Allegretto – 2700 Buena Vista Dr.; 805.369.2510 Northern Italian Cuisine Enoteca – 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood il Cortile – 608 12th St; 805.226.0300 Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dishes La Cosecha – 835 12th St; 805.237.0019 Latin/Spanish Mistura – 700 Clubhouse Drive (at River Oaks Golf Course); 805.238.3333 Peruvian Paso Inn and Steakhouse – 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakhouse Thomas Hill Organics – 1313 Park St; 805.226.5888 Contemporary American Cuisine Villa Creek – 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanish Cuisine
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY A.J. Spurs – 350 E. Hwy 246, Buellton; 805.686.1655 American/Steakhouse Avant Tapas & Wine – 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates The Ballard Inn – 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion Bell Street Market – 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe Full of Life Flatbread – 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza Hitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse Los Olivos Cafe Petros – 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine Original Roadhouse Grill – 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse Root 246 – 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant 2375 Alamo PintadoAve, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine Trattoria Grappolo – 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA Arigato – 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine Bouchon – 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine Ca’Dario – 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine Julienne – 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine Olio Pizzeria – 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine The Shellfish Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood The Stonehouse – 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American The Wine Cask – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American
VENTURA COUNTY La Dolce Vita – 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine Le Petit Cafe Bakery – 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French Sugar Beets – 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine Tierra Sur Restaurant – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean Bella Victorian Bistro – 2135 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo; 805.383.8800
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Welcomes Justin Picard as Executive Chef Chef Picard brings his extensive culinary experience to the Allegretto’s farm-to-table Mediterranean restaurant in Paso Robles. The Allegretto Vineyard Resort, the first luxury resort in Paso Robles, is pleased to welcome esteemed culinarian Justin Picard as the new Executive Chef of the resort’s farm-to-table Mediterraneaninspired Cello Ristorante & Bar. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chef Picard has worked in some of the most renowned kitchens in San Francisco and Aspen, earning accolades for his well-versed palate and creativity in the kitchen. His extensive career has led to opportunities overseas, two guest appearances at the James Beard House in New York, and participation in some of the nation’s most celebrated food and wine events. As Executive Chef, Picard brings his dynamic, global experience to Cello Ristorante & Bar, continuing his quest for excellence in the kitchen while enhancing the overall guest experience at the Allegretto. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to be working for such a positive and professional company,” says Picard, who was drawn to the Allegretto’s commitment to fine food, luxury, and hospitality. “The Allegretto Vineyard Resort is a perfect example of pushing the level of excellence,” he continues, “it’s a chef’s dream to have an opportunity to step into a successful kitchen and be given carteblanche to take it to the next level.” Committed to offering a world-class epicurean experience on the Central Coast, Cello Ristorante & Bar is dedicated to crafting elevated Mediterranean cuisine using local and foraged ingredients, many of which are grown on-site. Inspired by the local produce, meat, and wine of the Central Coast – his home for the past seven years – Picard shares, “Paso Robles is truly the food and wine epicenter of the entire Central Coast,” adding, “I’m very much looking forward to showcasing all that the Central Coast has to offer while stepping up to exceed the expectations of our burgeoning culinary community.” “The culinary arts are a never ending journey of accumulating knowledge and learning while creatively experimenting – and having a blast through the entire process. This is why I am excited to be the Executive Chef at the Allegretto. I am free to do all the above and share the journey with our guests and staff,” said Picard.”
The Allegretto Vineyard Resort offers guests exceptional spaces, experiences, services and amenities along the path of life’s journey. The Allegretto is inspired by wine country and European hospitality, set amongst 20 acres of vineyards and fruitbearing orchards on Paso Robles’ serene east side. The resort is a world unto itself with 171 guest rooms and suites, locally farmed and foraged cuisine at Cello Ristorante & Bar, a tasting room featuring the resort’s own private wine label, ballroom, intimate meeting spaces, over 40,000 square feet of event space, full-service boutique spa, pool and cabanas, manicured gardens, walking paths, 12,000-square-foot piazza, French-inspired Abbey, curated art and artifacts along with inspired vignettes that evoke that luxury, warmth, and the beauty of the good life. The Allegretto Vineyard Resort is located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, California, 93446. For more information, please visit AllegrettoResort.com, or call 805-369-2500.
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Pismo Beach Clam Festival What: Two words: clam chowder. In addition to boatloads of seafood, including a local clam chowder cook-off and a beachside clam bake, the sun-soaked fun includes a clam dig, wine walk, music and a parade. Where: Downtown Pismo Beach When: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 How much: Free; $20 wine walk, $15 chowder contest, $30 clam bake Read more here: http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/restaurants/article171581302.html#storylink=cpy
t’s no wonder the people here call it SLO. No one is in any hurry in the cafes or on the sidewalks, and certainly no one is in any rush to leave. Strangers are genuinely friendly, always ready to talk about their favorite hiking trail or barbecue joint, or to point the way to the winery with the best Pinot Noir. It’s all part of the SLO life, that combination of good stuff that makes visiting here so nourishing to the soul.
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San Luis Obispo’s unusual natural beauty, along with its gentle climate, first attracted the Spanish padres to the area in the 1700s. In 1772 they built the fifth of California’s 21 missions here, on the banks of San Luis Creek, and named it Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Today, many consider this the most beautiful of the Spanish missions. More than 200 wineries produce critically acclaimed vintages in Paso Robles, Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley.Visitors can head out along the gorgeous country roads to sip their way through the vineyards. For more information on San Luis Obispo County, go to visitslo.com or visit www.pasowine.com.
Some Fun Events in San Luis Obispo When: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 4, noon to 4:30 p.m. November 5 Where: Pacific Wildlife Care, 1387 Main St., Morro Bay; Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way How much: $45 soup tour; $50 to $65 soup tasting For more information, call (805) 927-3357 or visit their website at www.soupabration.org.
Pismo Beach Clam Festival Two words: clam chowder. In addition to boatloads of seafood, including a local clam chowder cook-off and a beachside clam bake, the sun-soaked fun includes a clam dig, wine walk, music and a parade. Where: Downtown Pismo Beach When: 5 to 7:30 p.m. October 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 22 How much: Free; $20 wine walk, $15 chowder contest, $30 clam bake For more information, visit www.pismoclamfestival.com or call (805) 773-4382.
Astronomy Night: Wine, Dinner & Astronomical Exploration Join Claiborne & Churchill Winery for a night of astronomical exploration on October 28. Enjoy a gourmet burger with sides and C&C wine while taking in the sights of mind-blowing slides of the galaxy, followed by views of the night sky through powerful telescopes! Ticket includes admission, gourmet burger, homemade chips, salad & glass of wine. Tickets are $30 for cellar club and $45 for non-cellar. It all takes place at Claiborne & Churchill, 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road San Luis Obispo. To buy tickets, visit www.claibornechurchill.com, or call (805) 544-4066.
Soupabration Central Coast chefs dish out their best soups, stews and chowders at this tasty two-day event. Tour the Pacific Wildlife Care treatment facility before sampling award-winning soups at the “Morro Bay Wild” event on November 4, or enjoy soup and food tasting at “It’s a Wild Thing” on November 5.
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Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607
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Pelletiere Estate – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt, Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432
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TALLEY VINEYARDS Talley Vineyards is a place that melds the ambiance of a working vineyard with the luxury of an upscale tasting room. From the moment you enter the property, you start to feel that you are getting away from it all. The tasting room is located in a large space overlooking the vineyard, and nestled between the Rincon Adobe and a sprawling courtyard. It is a tranquil space that allows visitors a chance to enjoy Talley Vineyards wines in just the right setting.
A Room With a View The tasting room at Talley Vineyards has classic dĂŠcor with a large bar to accommodate many visitors at once. There are a variety of ways to taste through their wines, including the Core Flight, and the Distinctive Flight. Visitors are also welcome to buy a glass of wine or even fill up a growler with the rotating wines on tap. The Core Flight: focuses on Talley Vineyards signature wines, including the Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The Distinctive Flight: focuses on the rare and sought after Single Vineyard Selections and other limited production wines.
Other Ways to Enjoy Talley Vineyards You might notice the Rincon Adobe when you first enter Talley Vineyards. It was built in the 1860s by Ramon Branch, one of the original settlers of the Arroyo Grande Valley. The grassy area in front of the adobe is the perfect place to enjoy one of Talley Vineyards fine wines.
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Another way to experience everything Talley Vineyards has to offer is by taking a winery tour. You can choose to take a 30-minute tour of the Rincon Adobe, winery, and vineyard for $10 per person, $20 with wine tasting. Or, take a 90-minute Estate Tour, followed by a private seated tasting in the Rincon Room with cheese and single vineyard wine pairings. The Estate Tour and Tasting is $40 per person. Tours are offered by appointment only, so please call 24 hours in advance at (805) 489-0446.
3031 Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande. For more information, call (805) 489-0446 or visit the Talley website www.talleyvineyards.com. The tasting room is open Monday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can also find information about the vineyard on Talley’s Facebook page.
A HARVEST TRADITION In addition to their fine wines, Talley Vineyards offers visitors a chance to taste some of Talley Farms fresh produce. The Farm Stand is adjacent to the tasting room and is packed with seasonal fruits and vegetables. You might find strawberries, carrots, radishes, brussel sprouts and local honey. If you are lucky, you might even visit when you can purchase some of the corn on the cob, ready for your barbecue. The Farm Stand is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4pm and generally opens up for business in June and closes in October. But if you can’t make it to the Farm Stand, Talley Farms also offers a Fresh Harvest program, delivering boxes of produce right to your doorstep. One of the best ways to enjoy Talley Farms fruits and vegetables is by following a recipe from “Our California Table,” a cookbook written by Brian Talley. There are more than 50 recipes featuring food and wine pairings that feature the best the seasons have to offer. There is a recipe for Cioppino and Santa Maria style barbecue, among other things. You will also find some family recipes, including Johnine’s Spinach and Orzo Salad, and Rosemary’s Cheesecake. The cookbook also tells the history behind Talley Vineyards. It talks about Brian Talley’s grandfather Oliver, who founded Talley Farms in 1948 and established a reputation for excellence as a vegetable farmer and how the winery was started by Don and Rosemary Talley, in 1986. Profits from the sale of the cookbook go to the Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers, an endowment held by The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. Brian Talley’s Cookbook 43
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Iconic coastal views define the San Luis Obispo coastline, but no vista is quite as grand as the lookout from Avila Beach. Sloping hills dip down towards the harbor, which is home to three piers— two of which are open to the public, and feature restaurants with menus full of fresh seafood. At local winery tasting rooms, friendly San Luis ObispoCoast wines; staff pour a diverse Central Come oncollection in, theof stunning water’s WINE take a sip while taking in the picturesque views. Enjoy award-winning wines 101 at Avila Beach’s first tasting room UMO
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa All About the Resort What has made Sycamore Springs famous is, of course, the water. The springs are naturally occurring under the property and contain a variety of components which are absorbed through the skin and are said to provide health benefits. Ancient cultures, such as the Egyptians and Romans, believed in the healing properties of water. The word spa comes from the Latin phrase salus per aquae, health through water. Some of the components found in the springs include: • Sulfur – nature’s beauty mineral, said to offer benefits for hair, skin, nails and ease joint pain • Boron – said to increase brain activity and strengthen bones • Magnesium- said to promote healthy skin Soak in one of the 24 private hillside hot tubs. The cost is $15 per person per hour, Monday-Thursday; $20 an hour per person on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are two- four and six-person hot tubs. Oasis Lagoon—which accommodates up to 20 persons—has a soothing waterfall and tables and chairs, surrounded by lush foliage and trees. It is $20 an hour per person—with a minimum of four persons Monday-Thursday; and a six person minimum on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
More to Enjoy Sycamore Springs also offers a wide selection of facials, massages or body therapies, as well as Day Spa Packages. Treatments include a complimentary 30-minute soak in a hillside mineral springs hot tub. The resort features one- and two-bedroom spa suites, with private balcony hot tubs; and standard mineral springs rooms, also with private balcony hot tubs. Sycamore also has a three bedroom, three bath Guesthouse, with a full kitchen, dining room living rooms and two outdoor hot tubs. Sycamore also offers many enticing hotel and spa packages. You’ll find a Romance, Spa, Wine and other enticing packages at the resort. All hotels guests enjoy daily and complimentary yoga, Pilates and tai chi classes in the beautiful Yoga Dome.
Don’t Miss One of the ways to experience the Avila Beach area is by taking a
bike tour down the Bob Jones trail. Bikes are available for rent on site for resort guests. Another local attraction is the Sycamore Crest Trail. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa is located at 1215 Avila Beach Drive in San Luis Obispo. For more information, visit www.sycamoresprings.com or call (805) 595-7302.
Fine Dining is Part of the Allure Sycamore Mineral Springs’s Gardens of Avila Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The new executive chef, Tommy Noel, has created unique menus that offer something for everyone’s discerning tastes and budget. The focus is on using the freshest local products, including from Sycamore’s one-acre Chef’s Gardens that provides fresh vegetables and herbs. The Gardens of Avila also highlights a hyperlocal wine list, innovative cocktails and handcrafted beers. The restaurant presents a Monday-Friday Happy Hour, live music Wednesday and Sunday brunch. Enjoy the intimate dining room, the lively lounge, or outdoor patios. >> CATHY NEUSHUL
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A Spirit and Passion for Winemaking O
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The most common tasting experience is a Wine Bar Tasting. You step up to the bar where typically a list of wines being poured is displayed. Expect to pay a tasting fee between $10$40. Some tasting bars will offer you the option to taste a library or reserve wine. Exercising this option increases the fee, but will allow you to taste very unique, old or rare wines.
Sit Down Tasting A Sit Down Tasting usually requires an appointment, and there may be a slightly higher fee than a wine bar fee. Seated in an elegant room, you are poured several wines by your winery host. Expect your host to describe the unique characteristics of each wine and how it was made.
Walk Around Tasting A Walk Around Tasting is a combination of a tour and a tasting. Your host brings along several bottles of wine on your tour, and may take you to a garden area of the winery to pour the first round. Then you move to another place within the winery to sample the next wine. This experience continues until all the wines are tasted.
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Lompoc Zotovich Estate Vineyard & Winery Zotovich Estate Vineyard & Winery may be a small, family- run entity, but its handcrafted wines produce big results. Wine critic Antonio Galloni gave both Zotovich’s 2013 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 93 points, with the 2013 Syrah receiving a 95. The road to success wasn’t easy however. Steve Zotovich said that he didn’t walk into a ready-made and profitable vineyard. When he first bought the vineyard in 2004, it needed a lot of work. “The weeds in the vineyard were taller than the vines,” he said. He removed a grove of eucalyptus, and made many other
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noteworthy. The Zotovich tasting room is located at 300 North 12th Street, Suite 1D, Lompoc. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call (805) 736-1600 or email info@zotovichvineyards.com.
He credits his winemaking team with emphasizing the production of ‘serious wines’. The current winemaking focuses on showcasing the incredible quality of the grapes from Zotovich Vineyard and constantly striving for excellence. Ratings by
★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY 1509 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc (805) 291-6643 | lamontagnewinery.com Friday – Sunday 12-5pm Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning “the Mountain,” appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in which they were grown.
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Foxen Canyon The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail – A Road of Definition Every wine region has that one specific place, an area that clearly defines the whole of the region in terms of how it best expresses and interprets the wine. In Santa Barbara County that wine region is Foxen Canyon. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is home to 15 tasting rooms along its languid path, all of which are flanked by row upon row of vineyards, which is one of the reasons people flock here, to get the full wine country FIRESTONE VINEYARD
experience. But unlike other wine trails, Foxen Canyon is still agriculture driven. You won’t find any stores, gas stations, restaurants or shopping. What you will find are bucolic lazy roads which undulate into flat valleys and ascends to hilltops where the views of open land, roaming cattle, quail and turkey vultures, verdant vineyards, mature oak trees and blue skies beckon; a postcard to the past of what California used to be like. The beans and barley plantings of older times have been replaced by grapevines but
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Supporting the local community is of paramount importance. Wherever possible, fruits, nuts and dairy products are sourced from small, local growers, farmers, wineries (for the wineinfused truffles) and breweries (for the beer brittle), located in the San Joaquin and Santa Ynez valleys. Each chocolate piece is painstakingly hand dipped, using all-natural ingredients with no preservatives. Quality speaks for itself, in fact, the English Toffee has won the People’s Choice award three years.
There is no shortage of variety for the chocolate foodie to choose from: Nuts and chews, English toffee, almond brittle, beer brittle, truffles, pecan turtles, sea salt caramels and a variety of specialty items are only part of the selection. Salivating yet? Because, just wait until you sink your teeth into a Stafford’s original Ooey Gooey bar (from a 100-year-old recipe), for the most decadent chocolate experience you can imagine. When in Los Olivos, a visit to Stafford’s Chocolates is a must! Stafford’s Chocolates is at 2902 San Marcos Road, Unit D, Los Olivos. They are open daily Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact (805) 688-2893 or www.staffordschocolates.com. FIGUEROA MTN
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Housed in a historic 100-year-old water tower, in a town known primarily for its abundance of wine tasting rooms, sits a small retail shop on San Marcos Road, and unless you stumble upon it or are fortunate enough to have had someone recommend it, you may easily miss it. What a shame that would be! Stafford’s Chocolates compliments the boutique wines and fine foods of this area, offering a delectable (possibly hedonistic) assortment of gourmet chocolates that will put you into chocolate nirvana. Since 2011, the Taylor family, Rob, along with his wife Leslee, children, Meredith and Ben, and sister, Amy Freedman, have faithfully carried on the legacy of Larry Stafford, who opened his epicurean chocolate shop in Porterville, in 1987. Committed to offer only the finest, purest chocolates to the pleasureseeking chocolate lover, no effort is spared to offer a first-class, quality product.
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Los Olivos Dragonette Cellars A Committed Triumvirate In 2005, brothers John and Steve Dragonnette, along with their close friend Brandon Sparks-Gillis, wine geeks extraordinaire, founded Dragonette Cellars. Santa Barbara County was their destination, with a vision and commitment to produce the finest wines, reflective of the diverse terroir, giving special attention to farming practices and care of the land. Their success is evident by the wines produced, the ratings and awards they have received and validated by their loyal followers, which is ultimately the true test of success.
A Simple Philosophy The beauty of their wines is mirrored in the simplicity of their philosophy, “we are wine growers, not winemakers” say Steve Dragonette, who coaxes the grapes to produce all they can to echo the characteristics of the individual varietal, clone and plot of land they come from. In their quest and commitment to produce only the best, Dragonette Cellars sources from the premier vineyards in the area. Fruit is purchased from vineyards such as Vogelzang and Grassini Family Vineyards (within the Happy Canyon AVA for their Sauvignon Blanc), Fiddlestix, John Sebastiano, Radian and Stolpman, among others. The dedication to quality, achieved through a devotion to the planted vine is paramount. First, the Dragonettes look for vineyards that are sustainably, bio dynamically and organically farmed. Once a plot is chosen, John and Brandon are hands on in the vineyards daily, making all vineyard decisions. They farm each row in every vineyard where
the grape will eventually bear the Dragonette name. A visit to the tasting room, where Dragonette’s highly trained staff tours you through the current releases is a treat, both to the palate and to understanding the devotion that goes into making these small production ultra-premium wines. After a sip of Radian Pinot Noir, the MJM Syrah or any of these wines, you will instinctively understand their unique appeal. No shortcut is taken, no barrel is ever rushed to bottling. Buy the wines now to enjoy with your favorite food, or lay them down to age. Either way, you will have a singular experience with each sip and each bottle produced by Steve, John and Brandon, for your
Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said... “Production is small, but these wines are well worth seeking out!” Open Daily 10:30-5:30 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos 805-686-9604 www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com
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enjoyment. As noted by Jeb Dunnuck in Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “These are beautiful, distinctive and incredibly high quality wines across the board, and at the top end are some of the most impressive wines I was able to taste from Santa Barbara County.” (Issue #226: Aug 31, 2016) Visit Dragonette Cellars tasting room 11am-5pm daily at 2445 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos. For wine club and special event information at www.DragonetteCellars.com or call (805) 693-0077.
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J Ludlow Vineyard Small Production and Dedication to Craft J Ludlow Vineyard, up in the idyllic Los Olivos area, is the home away from home for owners Allan and Jane Jones. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, the couple fell in love with the Santa Ynez Valley during one of their many trips to California. Stumbling upon a beautiful ranch in Happy Canyon, they quickly developed an interest in wine, purchasing Westerly Stud Farm in 2007. Keeping production small, their dedication to their craft is evident by their numerous awards and recent accolades.
Los Olivos Tasting Room With high ceilings, big windows, and a welcoming atmosphere, it is the perfect place to grab a glass of their award-winning wine. Sourcing most of their grapes from Camp 4 and La Presa Vineyards in the Valley, the winery strives to keep things local and family-run, dedicated to great taste and a sheer enjoyment of wine.
All in the Family Family ties inspire each varietal, including their wine club aptly entitled “The Old Ludlowdian.” One of their most popular sellers, “Kemsley” Cabernet Sauvignon – is named after Allan, who holds the prestigious title of Lord Kemsley in Great Britain. The winery itself is named after the street Allan was born on. And of course, the 2008 “Jane” Merlot, a gold medal winner at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, is named after his beloved wife. Other unique wine club highlights include a Pinot Grigio and Primitivo Rose, perfect for any summer picnic. Heavily involved in charity, the jigsaw logo signifies their commitment to fighting autism and Asperger’s worldwide (a
common symbol in healthcare and popular culture). In their native country, Allan and Jane Jones own Beechwood College, a specialist residential college for students dealing with these very conditions. They also work closely with the Koegel Autism Center at UC Santa Barbara and make a donation to the center for every bottle of Sauvignon Blanc sold in the tasting room. >> BY RACHEL HOMMEL
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Santa Maria Costa de Oro Tasting Room Costa de Oro Tasting Room is located right off of Highway 101 in Santa Maria. This site pays tribute to the history behind Costa De Oro — it was the strawberry stand for Gold Coast Farms, the parent company of Costa De Oro, which has been farming Santa Maria since 1978. Gold Coast Vineyard was planted to 20 acres of Pinot Noir and 10 acres of Chardonnay in 1989, and these grapes were sold to the area’s best wineries — including Au Bon Climat. Gary Burk, Costa de Oro co-owner and winemaker, was fortunate to work in the winery with Jim Clendenen from 1994-2002, and during this time he began to make his own wine. Gary started with just one barrel of Chardonnay and one barrel of Pinot Noir. Today, Costa de Oro produces more than 6000 cases featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the estate — Gold Coast Vineyard. At the 2017 Central Coast Wine Competition their Estate Chardonnay won “Best of Show” and their Estate Pinot Noir received a “Gold Medal.” The best place to experience the wines is at the tasting room, where guests can taste five wines for only $10.
Live Music In addition to their regular tasting room hours (normally 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily), they have music three nights a week...Thursday
5-7 p.m. (Classical), Friday evening, “Friday Night Wine Downs” featuring live music from local musicians & $12 food plates available. Then on Saturdays they have acoustic music 3 to 5 p.m.
Kegs Another facet to the Costa de Oro portfolio is their “Wine on Tap.” Kegged wine, wine stored and shipped inside five gallon kegs instead of bottles, has been gaining popularity throughout the past several years. Costa de Oro started kegging wine for high-end accounts, like Roy’s Hawaii. Now these wines, a white and a red, are available in the tasting room by the glass and by the growler (these can be refilled). Costa de Oro wine club members receive discounts on keg wines, bottled wines and merchandise.
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Los Alamos Visit Bell Street Farm Eatery & Market Bell Street Farm is an acclaimed eatery and market in the heart of wine country in historic Los Alamos. Yelp has awarded them with being #6 in the country on their list of top 100 restaurants in the US. A must-see destination for residents and visitors alike, the “country chic” setting offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy a meal, snack, regional beers or to sample local wines.
BELL STREET FARM EATERY & MARKET Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara County wine 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 is the perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting. 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos (805) 344-4609 bellstreetfarm.com Thursday 11am-4pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm Monday 11am-4pm
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“I work with local artisans, food purveyors, winemakers and farmers to create a distinct dining and retail experience at Bell Street Farm,” says Jamie Gluck, owner of Bell Street Farm. “The space is an expression of my lifelong passion for fine foods and we use only the freshest ingredients found along the California Coast.” The eatery was designed in 2011 and reflects elements found from the original 1916 building with a modern charm. Gluck scoured the area to find materials and design elements that would work with the design. He works with California artisans and manufacturers to create Bell Street Farm pottery (Los Alamos ceramicist Ramona Clayton), hand moisturizer and soap (custom blends from California Baby Organics), extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, granola, chicken rub (house-made) and many other select products. Listed by Yelp as #28 among the country’s Top 100 restaurants, Bell Street Farm’s menu offerings include sandwiches with locally made breads and California cheeses, farm fresh salads with vegetables and greens from local farms, renowned crispy house-roasted porchetta, rotisserie Red Bird Farm chicken, unique salads and house-made cookies, pots de creme, sweets and coffee drinks. All retail offerings are carefully selected to reflect the local area experience and include picnic baskets, table cloths, candles and more. Bell Street Farm also offers custom-designed picnic baskets for groups of two to 200 and holds “3rd Saturdays” suppers and custom dinners and parties, both on-site and at unique locations. Located by the distinctive flagpole in the heart of Los Alamos, Bell Street Farm is just 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara and 75 miles from Paso Robles. The eatery and market is open Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Jamie Gluck at (805) 3444609 or jamie@bellstreetfarm.com to inquire about to-go orders or special events.
MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed estate winery located just one mile south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon Road. Dog friendly picnic area—play bocce and horse shoes.
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Buellton Rest, Relax, Recharge, Return “Eat, stay & play” is the motto of the Buellton Visitors Bureau. Stop by the Visitors Bureau when you arrive to learn of the many attractions Buellton has to offer. You may think of Pea Soup Andersen’s famous restaurant, an area landmark since 1924, when you think of Buellton, but in fact, this community of about 5000 people, gateway to the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by the Sta. Rita Hills, holds a great variety of activities for all ages. EAT: Buellton offers a variety of food for all tastes, from small local diners to brew pubs, pizza restaurants steak houses and farm to table. It’s all there waiting for your discovery. STAY: What’s your pleasure? RV Park, camping, or hotel? Choose from a variety of lodgings to fit your needs and budget, including, but certainly not limited to the following: *Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground: Camping, glamping or RVing….this location has it all! Bring your RV, stay in a furnished luxury Safari Tent, vintage Airstream rental or cottage; you can even pitch a tent if you want. Amenities include swimming, teen room, lawn games, BBQ pits and more. Flying Flags RV Resort is a great base from which to explore the local area. *Santa Ynez Marriott: Enjoy all the amenities Marriott Hotels are known for. Relax during happy hour or just get a bite to eat at the “555” bar and lounge, serving up mouthwatering pizza hot from their pizza oven. Get a morning working in the fitness center, or relax by the pool during your stay at the first certified Green hotel in Santa Barbara County.
PLAY: Once you have settled in, had a bite to eat, it’s time to play! Buellton offers an abundance of choices for young and old alike! Some of the noteworthy points of interest include: *Ostrichland U.S.A.: Get close and personal with ostriches and emus! Take a private or self-guided tour of this fascinating habitat. Feed the ostriches and purchase fresh ostrich or emu eggs. Sure to please and amaze children and adults alike. *Mendenhall’s Museum of Gasoline Pumps & Petroliana: Take a step back in the history of the open road! This pristine, private museum has incredible displays of gas, oil and road signs, gasoline pumps, race cars, license plates and other memorabilia. Talk about different and amazing! NOT to be missed! Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden at River View Park: Enjoy and appreciate nature while you stroll the paths of this beautiful outdoor area among over 73 native trees and plants. *And don’t forget: The Wine! You’re in wine country. Minutes from your Buellton hotel there are countless options for wine tasting. Visit the various tasting rooms that have popped up on Industrial Way. Some of the boutique tasting rooms to sip at include Helix, Buscador, Alma Rosa, and Cholame. For something a little different, try Brothers Spirits and Tasting Room. Minutes away are more tasting rooms, including Loring Wine Company (try the cookie and wine pairing) and Standing Sun Winery (check out their concert schedule). >> D. SONDERLING
Specializing in Pinot Noir & Chardonnay WINE & ARTISAN COOKIE PAIRING
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(805) 691-1300 www.loringwinecompany.com New at Loring Wine Company Reserve Wine Tasting Flights : : Half Price Tasting on Mondays 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton : : Open Thursday -Monday from 10am - 4:45pm Tasting fee waived on a $50 bottle purchase
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Buscador Winery Buscador Winery is more than a place to sample fine wines. It is designed to provide an experience. From a quick glance at Buscador’s website, you can get an idea of what the winery is all about. The front page features the motto Love Your Search, and the biographies of Team Buscador, including owner and winemaker Matt Kowalczyk, co-owner Stephanie Lopez, and their dog Lincoln, who prefers beer to wine, but takes what he can get. It emphasizes the point that winemaking at Buscador is about the entire experience.
A Name With Meaning The word buscador means “searcher” in Spanish. Kowalczyk spent a lot of his life traveling around the world, and found that the journey is more important than the destination and that everyone is on their own search. During a trip to San Pedro La Laguna in Guatemala he lived with a local family and spent many nights talking to the father in the family about philosophy. The father called Matt a buscador … the nickname stuck..
Foray Into Winemaking In 2005, after a lifetime of travel, Matt decided it was time to begin learning about winemaking. Barcelona was too cold so he headed to the Santa Ynez Valley. Now, 12 years later, Kowalczyk has produced more than 30 Buscador wines. In keeping with the Buscador philosophy, each wine barrel holds truth and love as AJSpurs-2_0516_Layout 1 4/20/16 1:31 PM Page 1 well as science.
One of a Kind Tasting Room Buscador’s tasting room, located in the evolving industrial portion of Buellton, opened in April of 2017. The winery and tasting room are located in the same space, offering unique opportunities. Visitors can taste the current offerings, while getting a glimpse of the barrels that will be released in the future. The setting is inviting and attractive. There is a mural on the wall that is worth a visit, and creates a wonderful backdrop for any picture. At this time, you can find Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rose, SRH Pinot Noir, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon in the tasting room. Other wines Buscador is known for include the Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdoh, Syrah, Roussanne, and Chardonnay. Buscador is located at 140 Industrial Way in Buellton. The tasting room is open Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 805-242-5206 or visit www.buscadorwine.com.
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Solvang: The Danish Capital of America Discover your inner Dane with a visit to Solvang, where you will eat, drink play, and marvel in this microcosm of Denmark in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Founded in 1911 by three Danish immigrants, Solvang grew and flourished over the next decades, becoming a miniature Denmark in America. In 1936, for Solvang’s 25th anniversary, a 3 day celebration was held, now known as Danish Days, an annual celebration of Solvang’s Danish heritage. In January 1947, the Saturday Evening Post magazine published a featured article about the “spotless Danish village that blooms like a rose in California’s charming Santa Ynez Valley,” and Solvang became known as the “Danish Capital of America.” A day trip or short vacation to Solvang will entice you with all sorts of wonders, but let’s start out with the food! When you think of Solvang, you must think of aebleskiver, a traditional Danish pancake, spherical in shape, (like a donut hole), served with syrup, raspberry jam or powdered sugar. There is only one way to truly understand what an aebleskiver is….just get yourself to The Solvang Restaurant “Home of Arne’s Aebleskiver,” and try one! You certainly won’t go hungry in Solvang with its abundance of restaurants and assorted eateries of all cuisines from wine-country gourmet to burgers. For breakfast you may want to try Paula’s Pancake House, and for a mid-day sausage and brew, have a seat at The Copenhagen Sausage Garden and indulge your inner Dane!
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biggest challenge you may have during your visit is deciding where to go, what to do, what to see, where to eat, and where to shop. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been to Solvang before, consider some of the following:
• Stroll around Solvang, taking in the sights, pastry smells and architecture, being sure to find the Little Mermaid Fountain, Round Tower and 5 windmills! • Take a narrated tour in the 1900s replica horse-drawn Danish-style trolley. • Visit Old Mission Santa Inés (founded 1804). • Visit one of Solvang’s museums including the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, Vintage Motorcycle Museum, Hans Christian Andersen Museum or Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. • Drive out to the Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch. • Enjoy the unique shopping at 150 independent boutiques (no chain stores). • Experience the “foodie” side of Solvang! Restaurants, cafes, wine tasting rooms, craft breweries, plus 5 authentic Danish bakeries and chocolate shops. • Plan to visit Solvang for one of their many festivals, such as Danish Days (81 years and counting) in September; Julefest, a celebration of the Yule Season during December and Taste of Solvang food & wine fest every March. With all there is to do in Solvang, one of the best things is, you will want to return again and again. For a list of activities, attractions and festivals, visit the following website to plan your next Solvang adventure: www.solvangusa.com. >> DON SONDERLING
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Santa Barbara Wineries Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival October 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Harbor & Seafood Festival offers locals and visitors alike an interactive day, reminding us all that Santa Barbara Harbor is a working harbor where more than 100 fishermen land 10 million pounds of seafood each year, bringing $30 million to the local economy and beyond. Come enjoy the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel, rich in sustainably harvested, high-quality seafood. Meet fishermen faceto-face. Select fresh-caught lobster and sea urchin “uni” and have them prepared on the spot. Visit specialty food booths for fish tacos, oysters, mussels, barbequed albacore, fresh crab, clam chowder and seafood paella. The festival is presented by the city of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Harbor Merchants
Festival History Santa Barbara Harbor, with over 1,100 boats, has always been home to a working commercial fishing fleet. On any given day, seabass, swordfish, sea urchins, shark, crab and lobsters are swung from decks of boats beneath the City pier into waiting trucks. Decades ago, an annual Fishermen’s Festival featured a “Blessing of the Fleet”, plus a parade of fishing boats packed with people and covered in flowers and streamers. Eventually, this tradition faded, replaced by an annual Harbor Festival designed as a fundraiser for a local home for unwed mothers. Although successful for years, the festival ultimately fell on hard times in the late 1990s and was absent from the waterfront for two years until it was reinvented in 2002, moved from the spring season to the fall season and altered to make local fisheries a cornerstone of the event. Today, the annual Harbor and Seafood Festival, held on the second Saturday in October, draws thousands of people to the waterfront to enjoy succulent seafood. Visit www.harborfestival.org or call (805) 897-1962 for more information.
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FOUR BRIX WINERY 2290 Eastman Avenue, #109, Ventura Thursday 12-5pm, Friday 12-8pm, Saturday–Sunday 12-5pm (805) 256-6006 | www.fourbrixwine.com Four Brix Winery is an urban winery located in the heart of Ventura, specializing in internationally-inspired wine blends. They produce wines based upon their favorite grape growing regions: Italy, France, Spain and California. The word “brix” is a term for measurement of sugar in grapes; therefore, Four Brix equal four sweet spots for great wine! With a total production around 2,500 cases, these wines are very limited and in high demand.
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HERZOG WINE CELLARS 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard Sunday–Thursday 10:30am-9pm, Friday 10:30am-4pm (805) 983-1560 | www.herzogwinecellars.com Discover nationally awarded local wines, a luxurious tasting bar, private tasting rooms and a gift boutique. Treat yourself to 5-star dining within the winery at Tierra Sur, Ventura County’s highest rated restaurant.
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961 North Rice Avenue, #5, Oxnard Most Fridays 5-8pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm (805) 983-2500 | www.magnavinocellars.com Savor the Wine, Treasure the Experience. Escape to Magnavino Cellars for the warmth of Tuscany and their award-winning wines of California. Let the highly trained staff of Magnavino Cellars guide you through the tasting of their wines, tour the facility, and make your time at Magnavino Cellars a memorable one.
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VINA ROBLES WINERY Live Music
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PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Winemaker Dinner
CASTORO CELLARS Harvest Yoga Retreat
Check in starts at 8:45. There will be one hour of Share an enchanted evening of subtle sophistication, gentle yoga, guided meditation, massages and more. exceptional cuisine & elegant wines, with beloved Paso Robles, $165 winemaker, Amy Butler & owner of Pelletiere Estate, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Janis Denner. This elegant, intimate winemaker dinner will feature a selection of Pelletiere Estate’s signature ★ 14 Italians; Sangiovese, Montepulciano & not yet released ★OCTOBER CASTORO CELLARS Lagrein alongside the stellar multi-course culinary crePeppino D’Agostino ations by local phenomenon, Chef Charlie, highlighting Peppino’s Acoustic Poetica is a magical, enlightening a harvest bounty of farm-fresh ingredients., 6pm learning experience that will be a treat for your eyes $100/member, $125. Paso Robles & ears & inspire your imagination & creative prowess. www.Pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 Doors for this indoor show open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Paso Robles, $22 ★ ★OCTOBER 7 www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
Every Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery, Templeton week, sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring 5:30-8:30pm, $15, free/members www.pomarjunction.com, 805-238-9940 award-winning Vina Robles wines. Wine, tastings and • Oct 6: Truth About Seafood food available for purchase. 1-4pm • Oct 20: JD Project 3700 Mill Rd, off HWY46E, Paso Robles www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 ★ ★ONGOING THROUGHOUT OCTOBER • Oct 14: Michael Annotti CASTORO CELLARS • Oct 22: Harvest Sunday Live with Ron Pappas BROKEN EARTH WINERY Art by Jill Thayer, Ph.D. • Oct 28: Duet 2 It Live Music Saturdays: Jerry Thurston In 2014, Jill relocated to the Central Coast and is • Nov 4: Hannah Jane Kile inspired by the region, from vineyard tours to the Paso Robles, 1-4pm, 805-239-2562 • Nov 11: Noach Tangeras sublime vistas of the Pacific reflected in her paintings www.brokenearthwinery.com • Nov 18: Chris Beland and photographs. Her favorite areas include the coastal ★OCTOBER 7 sojourns of Cambria and Montaña de Oro & the oak ★ • Nov 25: Nataly Lola forests of Atascadero. Through painting and digital VINA ROBLES ONGOING media, she draws insight and creativity from her Concerts at the Amphitheatre: Lee Brice Live Music travels. Templeton After selling out Vina Robles Amphitheatre last year, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars, Paso Robles Lee Brice returns to the venue. On the heels of his www.danbino.com, 805-227-6800 self-titled, fourth album due out November 3 (CMA ★ ★OCTOBER 1 • Oct 7: Back Bay Betty Week), Brice’s first single, “Boy” has already become a CASTORO CELLARS • Oct 8: Songwriters at Play viral hit, reaching more than 5 million views in its first Lazy Locals Concert: Próxima Parada week. Written by Nicolle Galyon & Jon Nite, the song • Oct 14: Jan & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Dam fine wine & great music make for a perfect Lazy embodies central themes of Brice’s upcoming album, • Oct 21: Barflyz Sunday. You’re welcome to bring lawn chairs & lunch. including family, love, tradition & the American ideals of Paso Robles, 1-4pm, free ONGOING quality and hard work. 8pm, $45-$55, Paso Robles www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Live Music www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 Chateau Lettau, Paso Robles OCTOBER 6 ★ ★OCTOBER 7 www.chateaulettau.com, 805-238-6800, 7pm Pop-Up Dinner: Chicken & Waffles WILD HORSE WINERY Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles • Oct 6: Wine Country Troubadours Live Music: Proxima Patada $65, $55/member, 6-8pm • Oct 7: Tim Jackson Music www.ninerwine.com, 805-226-4893 Próxima Parada blends soulful melody and hard-hitting • Oct 13: Petrella rhythm, taking lessons from classic artists like • Oct 14: Ted Waterhouse ★ ★OCTOBER 7 Ray Charles, contemporaries like Lake Street Dive • Oct 21: Surfeza PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY and Vulfpeck, and the music of South Africa. Their • Oct 27: Beck & Benish First Saturday of the Month Vintner performances span from unadorned acoustic to • Oct 28: Dulcie Taylor with Tim Jackson & Vines Tour floor-stomping dance parties. Próxima Parada is • Nov 3: Surfeza Deep in the willow creek district of Paso Robles, Nick Larson (vocals, keys, guitar), Kevin Middlekauff • Nov 4: Tim Jackson Music discover distinctive Italian wines unique to Pelletiere (bass), Josh Collins (guitar) & Aaron Kroeger (drums). • Nov 10: Dave Potter Estate by walking with winemaker, Amy Butler & VintTempleton, 1-4pm ner, Janis Denner as they explain the process involved • Nov 11: Ted Waterhouse www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 in making limited production Italian style wines. Learn • Nov 17: James Rivers about the heritage of Italian grape growing & Pelletiere • Nov 18: Martin Paris OCTOBER 7 Estate’s rare Italian varieties, compare old world & • Nov 24: Wine Country Troubadours 10th Annual Pianetta Palooza new world approaches to winemaking & discuss Paso • Dec 1: Wine Country Troubadours BBQ, unlimited wine, discounts, music & dancing! Robles’ unique micro-climate. Then experience these • Dec 2: Ted Waterhouse Pianetta Winery, Paso Robles, 2-6pm exceptional wines first hand with a guided tasting. No • Dec 8: Michael D. Keeney www.pianettawinery.com, 805-226-4005 fee for tour. 11am • Dec 9: Tim Jackson Music Paso Robles, www. Pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 OCTOBER 8 • Dec 15: Eryn Bent Picture Perfect Sunday • Dec 16: Surfeza ★ ★OCTOBER 7 Last concert of the season listening to local favorite • Dec 23: Martin Paris WILD HORSE WINERY Nataly Lola! Food will be available for purchase from Going Pink for Pinot & Paella Stein’s BBQ & you can purchase wine by the glass and ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 15 Join them for Pinot and Paella while they help raise bottle. Music & food from 1-4pm so make sure to grab Summer Music Series money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The evea picnic blanket & find a nice spot in the ample shade Villa San-Juliette, San Miguel, 1-4pm ning includes a Pinot Noir tasting, paella, a Burgundy available! Come enjoy a Picture Perfect Sunday at Still style wine glass with the Wild Horse logo & live music www.villasanjuliette.com, 805-467-0014 Waters Vineyards! with Proxima Parada. Ticket proceeds go benefit the • Oct 1: Steve Key with Dorian Michael Still Waters Vineyards, Paso Robles local Cancer Support Community. $45, $35/members • Oct 8: Kenny Taylor Templeton, www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 www.stillwatersvineyards.com, 805-237-9231 • Oct 15: Jan and Ted
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Pioneer Day Paso Robles’ heritage tradition comes alive in & around downtown during the annual event. Bring the whole family to downtown for this historical event that includes a parade, free bean feed & daylong activities including antique/classic car judging, children’s pet show, little cowboy/cowgirl contest, whiskerino contest, horseshoe pitching contest & much more. Be sure to wear your Pioneer Day pin, or you might get thrown in the hoosegow! Downtown Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
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VINA ROBLES Concerts at the Amphitheatre: Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie On the heels of a sold-out critically acclaimed summer tour, longtime Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie announced the second leg of their North American tour. The pair will hit an additional 22 stops on this leg of the tour which includes a stop at Vina Robles Amphitheatre. The duo also announced a new single going to radio “Lay Down For Free.” 8pm, $60-$100 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 ★ ★OCTOBER 20
EBERLE WINERY Harvest Fest BBQ Dinner & Dancing on the Deck Barbecue is one of the things Eberle Winery is best known for besides making great wines! Gary & Marcy have invited their friends at the Rib Line to host an informal, fun & delicious night of dining on grilled tri-tip & lemon herb chicken, with mac & cheese, seasonal vegetables, garlic bread, salad & triple berry cobbler with fresh whipped cream. Feast under the stars and dance the night away to live music by Julie Beaver and the Bad Dogs. Join the Eberles as they open up their hearts & their winery, to celebrate Harvest Festival “Paso Robles” style. Paso Robles, 6:30pm, $75, $60/members www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607x203 OCTOBER 20
Harvest Winemaker Dinner Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles 6pm, $100/members www.AsuncionRidge.com, 805-237-1425x110
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J. LOHR VINEYARDS Harvest Wine Weekend Lobster Feed
OCTOBER 20
Dinner & Movie Under the Stars: Frida Rio Seco Vineyard, Paso Robles, 5-10pm, $120 www.rioseco.com, 805-234-8884
OCTOBER 21
August Ridge Vineyards Winemaker Dinner
An amazing 5 course dinner paired with your favorite August Ridge wines. Paso Terra, Paso Robles, $100/members, $115 www.augustridge.com, 805-239-2455
If you are looking for an unusual dinner option reserve a seat at the popular Lobster Feed Cahoots Style. The OCTOBER 20 feast includes lobster tail, prawns, sausage, artichokes, Wine & Dine Under the Stars potatoes & more! Select J. Lohr wines will be poured. Enjoy an evening with a welcome glass of Hoyt 2 OCTOBER 21 Dinner will begin at 6:30pm. $90, $80/members. Hoyt Sparkling Wine hors d’oeuvres as you watch a Art & Wine Class Reservations are required and space is limited. spectacular sunset at one of the highest elevations in Join Changala & artist Claudia Mapes in recreating Paso Robles. www.jlohr.com, 805-239-8900 Paso Robles! Feast under the stars and enjoy a family a harvest-themed painting Saturday evening from style dinner. After dinner you go back to the top & 4-6pm. $50 includes 16X20 canvas, painting materials ★ ★OCTOBER 20-22 learn about our solar system, the local astronomy club & a glass of Changala Wine! Prepaid Reservation will bring their super, duper telescopes! RED SOLES WINERY & DISTILLERY required, email claudiamapes@aol.com. Hoyt Family Vineyards, Paso Robles, 6-10pm Wine & Cheese, BBQ, Music & More Changala Winery, Paso Robles www.hoytfamilyvineyards.com, 410-487-2701 www.changalawinery.com, 805-598-0846 Celebrating their 10th Harvest Fest Weekend in the freshly redecorated tasting room! Join them in the OCTOBER 20-22 OCTOBER 21 heart of the Willow Creek District & taste amazing wines Downunder Harvest Festival 3rd Annual Argentinian Tomahawk & spirits crafted from grapes grown here, on the pictur- Come on up to Croad for a “Downunder” Harvest Party Winemaker Dinner esque 100 acre ranch. A friendly team will be pouring a Kiwi Style! Croad Vineyards, Paso Robles, 11am-5pm Rotta Winery, Templeton delicious flight of estate grown wines, perfectly paired www.croadvineyards.com, 805-226-9899 www.rottawinery.com, 805-237-0510 with gourmet cheeses. $20, Free/members. Includes wine & cheese pairing & a tasting glass, plus on Sat & ★ OCTOBER 21 ★OCTOBER 21 Sun; BBQ tri tip sliders, live music & local art on our vine BROKEN EARTH WINERY Barrel Tasting & Hors d’oeuvres Come punch down fruit just picked from the vines at edged patio. Add a brandy flight for $5. Live Music Saturdays: Changala Winery Saturday afternoon 12-2pm! Take a Paso Robles, www.redsoleswinery.com, 805-226-9898 Ricky Montijo & The Mojitos hand in 2017 vintage with winemaker Heidi Changala! Paso Robles, 1-4pm, 805-239-2562 ★ Press berries, learn winemaking techniques, taste ★OCTOBER 20-22 www.brokenearthwinery.com wines from the barrel & enjoy hors d’oeuvres! RSVP PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Changala Winery, Paso Robles, 12-2pm, $10 ★ ★OCTOBER 21 Rustic Italian Tour & Tasting www.changalawinery.com, 805-598-0846 WILD HORSE WINERY Join vintner, Janis Denner, for a tour & tasting, as she Luau Harvest Party walks you through the stages of harvest & the early OCTOBER 21 Come enjoy a traditional luau feast. They’ll be serving steps of winemaking. Discover the pleasure of rare 6th Annual Harvest Concert & Party teriyaki chicken skewers, Hawaiian pork sandwiches, Italian varieties such as; Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Join them on the patio to welcome The Bakersfield Lagrein & Sangiovese as you stroll the vineyard. Ascend luau fruit salad & grilled veggies. Many of their wines Breakers. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a will be paired with this amazing feast! Live music with to a picturesque hill top overlooking the surrounding New York City gem of a band out on the patio, under The Tipsy Gypsies 1-4pm. Wear your favorite Hawaiian vineyard & enjoy casual Italian fare of assorted dry the starts. All-inclusive tickets are $60 for In Crowd shirt and enter the Hawaiian shirt contest. Prizes aged meats, gourmet cheeses & olives. Paso Robles, members and $75 for non-believers. All tickets include awarded to the top 3 best shirts! $15, free/members fantastic music, delicious food (a casual walk-around 11am, $25. www.pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 Templeton, www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788 -6300 buffet) & of course, VOTM wine. ★ ★OCTOBER 20-21 Vines on the Marycrest, Paso Robles, 6-10pm ★ ★OCTOBER 21 www.vinesonthemarycrest.com, 805-237-0378 OPOLO VINEYARDS CALCAREOUS VINEYARD
Harvest Dinner & Grape Stomp 2017
Harvest Hoedown Winemaker Dinner
Roll up your pants & get ready to stomp! In between Enjoy music by The Bonneville Phantoms during the 3-course sit-down dinner that will be followed by grape stomping, ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades dancing & fun. The dinner will be catered by Chef Will & fabulous Opolo wine, you will be treated to some Torres Catering. Country attire suggested. of Opolo’s finest food. The menu will include whole Paso Robles, 6:30-9:30pm, $115, $95/member roasted lamb, sarma, chicken & all the extras. www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 Paso Robles, 5:30pm, $100/members, $120 www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 OCTOBER 21 OCTOBER 20-22
Harvest Wine Weekend
Harvest Seminar with the Winemakers
Take a behind-the-scenes tour hosted by the winemakers & see the intricacies of a winery at harvest. ONX Estate Vineyard, Templeton, 10am, $75 www.onxwines.com, 805-434-5607
140 events spanning three incredible days. Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a time of excitement and celebration! The changing colors of the vines, crisp autumn air & the promise of a new vintage create a OCTOBER 21 Harvest Festival Winemaker’s Dinner wine country experience not to be forgotten. Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles, 6:30pm www.pasowine.com, 805-239-8463 www.levignewinery.com, 805-227-4000 OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 21 Gatsby Garden Party The evening will include a welcome glass of Cass Sparkling Wine, hors d’oeuvres & Cass Estate Wine. Roaring 20’s attire recommended for a night of dancing under the stars with live music by the Martini Lunch Band. This Classic Jazz Trio performs the music of the Great American Songbook. Featuring the songs of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett & Instrumental Pop. Cass Winery, Paso Robles, 6-9pm www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730
Vineyard BBQ
A vineyard BBQ with Chef Charles Paladin Wayne crafting a meal to make even the best pit masters jealous. Oh! Don’t forget that it will pair ever so perfectly with those delicious Caliza wines. They will be pouring new releases in the 2016 Kissin’ Cousins, the final release of the 2013 reds – Cohort, as well as the very first of the 2014 reds – Azimuth and Syrah! Caliza Tasting Room Paso Robles.4-9pm, $50, $35/member www.calizawinery.com, 805-237-1480
OCTOBER 21
Winemaker’s Library BBQ with Bob!
OCTOBER 21
Harvest Festival BBQ
Mingle with club members, view the barrel room & enjoy live music by Noah Cryns. Brochelle Vineyards Eastside Tasting Lounge, Paso Robles, 11am-4pm. www.brochelle.com, 805-237-4410 OCTOBER 21
Harvest Hoedown Party
Put on your boots & mosey on over! Live performance by the Mother Corn Shuckers. Wine & spirit tasting by Krobar Craft Distillery, farm food by Chef Jeffry. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes to some lucky cowboys & cowgirls! $30/members, $40, 6:30-9:30pm Grey Wolf & Barton Family Wines, Paso Robles www.greywolfcellars.com, 805-237-0771 OCTOBER 21
Salt Lick BBQ with Monte Mills & the Lucky Horseshoe
5-9pm, $95/member, $125 Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616 OCTOBER 21
Harvest Festival – Estate Angus Burger Day
What better way to celebrate wine harvest than with a burger?! With a few remaining Estate Angus Burger days left, you don’t want to miss out on this one. Oso Libre Winery, Paso Robles, 12-3pm www.osolibre.com, 805-238-3378 OCTOBER 21
Salt Lick BBQ
Texas legendary pitmaster, Scott Roberts of The Salt Lick restaurant, will be cooking a feast for Harvest Festival guests. Join them for dinner & see why his slow cooked BBQ, smoked on an open pit, has put Driftwood, Texas on the map for all BBQ connoisseurs in the nation. He’ll be making an assortment of appetizers. Brisket, sausage, pork ribs & chicken will be barbequed on an open pit and smoked. There will be a fresh selection of sides – potato salad, slaw, beans & bread. Ending with his special peach cobbler with ice cream. The dinner will be paired with Robert Hall wine & served buffet style with live music through the evening. Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles, 5-9pm www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616
Bob’s raiding the cellar & firing up the grill! Join them for a 4-wine library flight ($25, $10/member) ★ ★OCTOBER 21 in the tasting room, buy a glass or a bottle & enjoy WILD HORSE WINERY your favorite wine with a BBQ lunch prepared by Live Music: Tipsy Gypsies owner/winemaker, Bob Tillman. Lunch is by-donation (proceeds go to Must! Charities & Studios on the Park) The Tipsy Gypsies started as a gypsy jazz group over 5 years ago but has since evolved into a full electric so contribute what you’d like and enjoy! group that plays a lively repertoire of blues, jazz and Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery, Paso Robles, 11am-4pm pop music from the 1910’s to the 2010’s. The group www.altacolinawine.com, 805-227-4191 consists of vocalist Hilary Langdon, guitarist Forrestt OCTOBER 21 Williams, violinist Allan Dick, bassist Brian Lanzone, Grape Stomp & Tacos drummer Daryl Vandruff with additional vocals provided Join them Saturday of Harvest Festival & enjoy all you by the talented Reese Galido. Templeton, 1-4pm can eat taco buffet & a grape stomp! They will have www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 the tunes, you can leave the shoes! Cost includes 1 ★OCTOBER 21 glass of wine. Additional wine available for purchase. ★ VINA ROBLES WINERY Cass Winery, Paso Robles, $40 Annual Swiss Days & Grape Stomp www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730 A joyous afternoon of taking in the beautiful wine OCTOBER 21 country views as you mash grapes underfoot and Winemaker Barn Dinner savor traditional Swiss food. Embark on a culinary trip Dinner & music are on in the old KR barn! Dust off through Switzerland as you explore a variety of tradithose boots, grab your hat & get ready to tap your tional Swiss dishes such as Raclette, Älplermagronen, toes. Wines & a fabulous dinner catered by Chef Bratwurst, Cervelat & Vermicelle paired with Vina Jacob Lovejoy from Cass Catering in the historic 1920 Robles estate wines. Throughout the afternoon, guests Kentucky Ranch Barn. are invited to participate in the grape stomp and Thacher Winery, Paso Robles, 6-10pm imprint their feet on a souvenir t-shirt to take home. www.thacherwinery.com, 805-237-0087 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812
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HUNT CELLARS Harvest Weekend Hoedown
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BROKEN EARTH WINERY Live Music Saturdays: Wood
NOVEMBER 11
Elegant Evening Downtown
DECEMBER 2
56th Annual Holiday Light Parade
Enjoy the sights & sounds of the holiday spirit with Enjoy elegance, Paso Robles style — sip world-class an illuminated parade featuring an array of light wines, relish good food & take a stroll along one spectacles from local businesses. A variety of awards of the most beautiful and romantic places in all of will be given for best in show. Join Santa & Mrs. Claus California, downtown Paso Robles. Event features live and watch downtown light up with holiday spirit! mannequins by Class Act Dance Studio, carriage rides, Downtown Paso Robles, 7pm dancers, singers, musicians. Free open house with www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103 refreshments and entertainment provided. 5-8pm in Downtown Paso Robles ★ ★DECEMBER 8, 15 www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103
Saturday: 12-4pm Enjoy their famous free BBQ bites Paso Robles, 1-4pm, 805-239-2562 including steak, chicken & sausage plus rib eye sliders www.brokenearthwinery.com available for lunch. Get into the harvest spirit with the ★ ★OCTOBER 28 grape stomp, lawn games & live bluegrass music. Sunday: Wine Down with wines by the glass, case PELLETIERE ESTATE wine sale & live music w/ complimentary local cheese Release Event,Accompanying Show From Erin Hanson pairing with your tasting. Paso Robles, www. Pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 Saturday: 6:30pm Winemakers Dinner VINA ROBLES WINERY Join them for an intimate dinner with winemaker David OCTOBER 28 ★ ★NOVEMBER 12 Wine Club Holiday Open House Hunt & his family. Wine & dine with an epicurean 6 Outdoor Movie Night: The Princess Bride Yuletide cheer will be aplenty at our December EBERLE WINERY course dinner by acclaimed local French Chef Andre Still Waters Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5:30-9pm Signature Club Pick-up parties. The Hospitality Center Concert in the Caves: Dean Sams paired with Hunt Cellars award winning wines. The will be brimming with a festive air as members enjoy www.stillwatersvineyards.com, 805-237-9231 As founder, writer, keyboardist & backing vocalist for tasting room is transformed into a candlelit dining small bites, latest releases & wine specials. the multi-platinum selling group, Lonestar, Dean Sams room where you will be serenaded by David Hunt after OCTOBER 28 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 has unquestionably established his position atop the dinner on the baby grand piano. Very limited seating Golden Oak Honey Festival Nashville music scene. But his personality, innate $99/members, $110/public. RSVP ★DECEMBER 9 Fall is in full swing, so what better time to relax in showmanship, stage presence & drive have also made ★ Paso Robles, www.huntcellars.com, 805-237-1600 the “pass of the oaks” than beautiful October, when fall EBERLE WINERY him one of the most likeable & diverse talents in the colors show their brilliance? Bring the entire family to City market today. Doors open at 6:30pm Holiday Open House OCTOBER 21-22 Park featuring antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, food & First act at 7pm, Dean Sams at 8pm Feel the spirit of the season as they celebrate the most Harvest Wine Weekend Pizza on the Patio bee keeping seminars. Free admission. 9am-3pm, Paso Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 wonderful time of the year! Marvel at two beautifully Music & wood-fired pizzas from Stein’s Catering on decorated Christmas trees & Gary’s train, enjoy hot Robles Downtown City Park, the patio overlooking the vineyards. Pomar Junction NOVEMBER 24 apple cider & seasonal treats, explore the tasting room www.pasoroblesdowntown.org Vineyard, Templeton, 1-3pm Holiday Craft Bazaar & caves with the hospitality Eberle Winery is known www.pomarjunction.com, 805-238-9940 OCTOBER 31 Just in time for the holidays, the Holiday Craft Bazaar for. Special sale & gift packs will help you cross off of Safe & Fun Halloween ★ ★OCTOBER 22 features arts, crafts & handmade goods from local your Christmas lists! Live holiday music by the Jingle Trick-or-treat in downtown Paso Robles with local purveyors. Visit the variety of booths stationed in the Belles will get you in the spirit! CALCAREOUS VINEYARD area merchants during the Safe and Fun Halloween park and search for that hard-to-find craft you’ve been Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 Harvest Games Downtown. Ghouls, ghosts & the Main Street witches looking for. 10am-4pm. Free admission, Paso Robles Enjoy wine tasting from 11am-5pm, $15 or compliwill be on-hand for this wildly popular Halloween Downtown City Park, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org DECEMBER 9 mentary for wine club members. Join the winemaker, 31st Annual Vine Street Victorian Christmas event. So don your scariest costume, come downtown Jason Joyce & his assistants who will be hosting NOVEMBER 24 Showcase Calcareous Harvest Games from 12-3pm, while listening and take part in the fun. 4-7pm Bring the whole family to Vine Street for this Downtown Paso Robles, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org 30th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony to live music. Lunch will also be available for purchase Christmas & holiday lights will illuminate the way to annual community Christmas party tradition. Ebenezer between 12-3pm. NOVEMBER 3 this year’s holiday festivities in City Park. Mrs. Claus Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Clause and the Paso Robles, www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 will arrive and light the downtown, inviting all to share Dorothy Jean Release Party whole crew will be on-hand on Vine Street. Community in the holiday joy. Live music, speeches, candlelight OCTOBER 22 caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, community with Mark Adams Band Hangover Helper Brunch open houses, live music, cotton candy, free cookies & 15c Wine Shop and Bar, 624 South Main Street, Templeton caroling, cookies & hot chocolate. Free admission. Paso Robles Downtown City Park, 5:30 pm Delicious foods & live music, too! Breakfast includes hot chocolate— it’s fun, friends and festivities! Don’t 6-9pm, 805-434-1554, info@15degreescwines.com www.pasoroblesdowntown.org eggs, sausage, French toast, fruit & a specialty wine miss this sure-to-please holiday mainstay in Paso cocktail. $12 or complimentary with wine purchase. NOVEMBER 3-5 Robles! Bring your umbrella in case of rain! ★ ★DECEMBER 1-31 Weekend in Downtown Paso Rio Seco Vineyard & Winery, Paso Robles, 10am-1pm Vine Street, Paso Robles, 6-9pm Sip, savor & learn about the Paso Robles Downtown CASTORO CELLARS www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103 www.riosecowine.com, 805-237-8884 Featured Artist: Bob Goetting wineries over three days. Each tasting room will offer OCTOBER 22 ★DECEMBER 15 R. W. “Bob” Goetting is a third generation Californian ★ a limited selection of their wines as well as a special Wine & Cheese Seminar born in Sacramento who has painted scenes from offering of food or entertainment. Discover the unique EBERLE WINERY Join Sommelier Katie Gebauer & Cheese Expert Zina California and around the world for over forty years. Concert in the Caves: Lila McCann variety of Downtown Paso! Downtown Paso Robles Makinkoff, for an educational seminar learning about www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Lila McCann is an American country music singer who Wineries. www.downtownpasowine.com the different styles of cheese, the best way to enjoy made her debut at age sixteen with the single “Down ★ ★DECEMBER 2 them & how to create a perfect pairing. ★ ★NOVEMBER 4 Came a Blackbird.” Reaching a peak of No. 28 on the Cass Winery, Paso Robles. VINA ROBLES WINERY Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, the BROKEN EARTH WINERY Illuminated Evening www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730 song was the first release from her album Lila, which Live Music Saturdays: The Blonde Bombers Launch your holiday season at their annual Illuminating became the highest-selling album for a debut country Paso Robles, 1-4pm, 805-239-2562 ★ ★OCTOBER 27 Evening. Paso Robles music act in all of 1997 & was certified platinum in the www.brokenearthwinery.com VINA ROBLES www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 United States. McCann followed Lila with two more Ron White ★ ★NOVEMBER 4 albums: 1999’s gold-certified Something in the Air & ★ ★DECEMBER 2 Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White performs. This show CASTORO CELLARS 2001’s Complete. She has charted twelve singles on is for mature audiences. 7pm, $45-$65 EBERLE WINERY the Billboard country charts, with the highest-peaking SLOFolks Presents: Tony Furtado A Black Tie Special Event to Celebrate the Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 being 1998’s “I Wanna Fall in Love” at No. 3. Indoor show with doors opening at 6:30pm, Holidays Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 show starts at 7:30pm, $20 ★ ★OCTOBER 27-28 Eberle Winery welcomes esteemed Chef, Justin www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Monson, to host the annual black-tie holiday dinner in DECEMBER 16 EBERLE WINERY Haunted Caves the caves. It’s an honor for Eberle Winery as Club 33 27th Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea NOVEMBER 4 Come if you dare to the Haunted Caves at Eberle and the 21 Royal at Disneyland are two of the highest The Snow Queen & King, Mrs. Clause, Santa Claus, Fog Catcher Vertical Tasting Winery! Decorated & lit by a team of professionals, rated & most sought-after dining experiences in the the elves & Victorian friends invite local youth and Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles the 16,000 square feet of underground caves are state. Members’ guests are sometimes placed on their families to the Annual Victorian Teddy Bear 6-8pm, $150, $125/members turned into a frightening delight recommended for waiting lists for years before they are allowed access Tea. Event features music, storytelling, gingerbread www.ninerwine.com, 805-226-4893 trick-or-treaters 8 years old & older. Wine available for to into these exclusive clubs. With attention to detail & cookie decorating, candy canes, pictures to color & NOVEMBER 10-12 purchase by the glass or by the bottle. Just ask for consistent drive for excellence, we know Chef Monson door prizes. Seating is limited, so get your tickets in 7th Annual Garagiste Festival the Ca-BOO-Nay! All money raised goes directly to the advance! 2-4pm, $15, $8/children will make for a very memorable evening in the festive Kinship Center, helping kids heal and thrive. 5-9pm, $5 The Fairgrounds, Paso Robles Paso Robles Park Ballroom, Paso Robles Eberle caves. $150 $120/members, 6pm www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103 Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 www.garagistefestival.com, 805--769-8211 Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607
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Hearst Castle Tours Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org OCTOBER 1-29
Exhibition: Alexandra Sfaelos Iorio, Fine Art Iconography Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 808-772-1068 OCTOBER 1-29
Exhibition: Susan Wood, Fine Art Watercolor Painting Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 808-772-1068 OCTOBER 7
Winemaker’s Dinner
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Live Music Enjoy live music & food truck offerings. Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, San Luis Obispo www.kelseywine.com, 805-595-9700, 1:30-4:30pm • Oct 7: Pat & Mat • Oct 8: Catalina Eddy & The Blue Keys • Oct 14: Jill Knight • Oct 15: Jeff Kea’na’aina • Oct 28: Burning Bad and Cold • Oct 29: Cocktail Shorty ONGOING THURSDAYS
San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music. 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com, Closed Thanksgiving & Rainy Days OCTOBER 1
Kelsey Cares + Black Market Trio
NOVEMBER 5
Surf’s Up Sunday
Harvest on the Coast Tasting rooms in San Luis Obispo County www.slowine.com NOVEMBER 5
Schoolhouse Rocks Concert Series & Sunday Brunch: Megan Steinke Silver Horse Winery, San Luis Obispo, 10am-2pm www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463
NOVEMBER 5
Primera Release Party
Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 NOVEMBER 30
Holiday Mixer
Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo, 5-8pm www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 DECEMBER 10
Holiday Open House
Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo, 11am-2pm 15% of all wine sales will benefit the Central Coast www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 Freedom Network! Make this a day to come to Kelsey & stock up on some wines for fall while listening to Latin-style jazz. Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, San Luis Obispo OCTOBER 5-7 www.kelseywine.com, 805-595-9700
avila beach
OCTOBER 26-29
Pismo Jazz Jubilee New Orleans comes to the Central Coast with 5 venues with 25 bands playing Dixieland, New Orleans, Zydeco, Early Jazz, Big Band & Swing Music! Various locations in Pismo Beach & Arroyo Grande. www.pisomojazz.com, Check website for details! OCTOBER 28
Pumpkins in the Park Pumpkin decorating for 1st 500 kids, food & beverages, costume contest, games, crafts & bounce house! Dinosaur Caves Par, Pismo Beach, 10am-1pm www.pismobeach.org, 805-773-7063 NOVEMBER 3
Crafted on the Coast Collaborative Winemaker Dinner Lido Restaurant, The Dolphin Bay Resort, Pismo Beach www.slowine.com, 5:30pm, $150
arroyo grande ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating — A Family Affair!
The Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab Show is a live Enjoy a gourmet, five-course meal paired with Hearst performance that involves the whole audience! Live Ranch wines. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a new Live music will be enjoyed throughout the evening. Bubblyfest by the Sea flavor and watch it being made. Heart Ranch Winery, San Simeon, 6-9pm Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach OCTOBER 12 www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068 www.bubblefest.com www.hearstranchwinery.vom, 805-467-2241 Vino and Vinyasa Get your happy hour fix with a fun & rejuvenating ONGOING SATURDAYS OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 7 yoga flow followed by your favorite Biddle Ranch wine. Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Spooky Film Night: Edgar Allen Poe’s Lighthouse Keeper Morro Bay Harbor Festival Local instructor Niccola Nelson will be leading this Avila Beach Community Center, Avila Beach, $25 Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live A full day of live music, family fun, contests, freshly complimentary class, with special pricing on wines by www.pointsanluislighthouse.org entertainment in the Arroyo Grande City Hall parking lot caught fish for sale, delicious food as well as local the glass and bottle available for purchase. at 214 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm wine & beer to enjoy. 10am-6pm, www.morrobay.org Biddle Ranch Vineyard Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo NOVEMBER 4 www.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250 Grand Tasting & Wine Auction www.biddleranch.com, 805-543-2399, 5:30-7:30pm OCTOBER 13 Harvest on the Coast ★ ★NOVEMBER 3 OCTOBER 15 Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach. www.slowine.com LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERY Wine & Cheese Experience Marina Square Complex, Morro Bay, 5-8pm, free Harvest Celebration Winemaker Dinner Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 808-772-1068 A celebratory dinner honoring the completion of www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 harvest inside the Laetitia Estate House. Hosted by Head OCTOBER 13 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH THROUGH NOVEMBER Winemaker Eric Hickey, he has carefully chosen from his OCTOBER 20 Opening Reception: Susan Wood, Fine Art Art in the Park portfolio of wines to offer his best new releases, paired Schoolhouse Rocks Concert Series: Watercolor Painting Dinosaur Caves, Shell Beach, 10am-4pm alongside the culinary creations of Chef Brian Collins of Tipsy Gypsies Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm www.artintheparksshellbeach.com, 805-704-7083 Ember Restaurant. 6:30-9:30pm, $140/members, $130 Silver Horse Winery, San Luis Obispo, 6-9pm www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 808-772-1068 Arroyo Grande, www.laetitiawine.com, 805-474-7653 OCTOBER 6 www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463 Surfing for Hope Annual Longboard Contest OCTOBER 13 ★ ★DECEMBER 8 This event is designed to help inspire people Opening Reception: Alexandra Sfaelos Iorio, OCTOBER 28 Astronomy Night: Wine, Dinner challenged by cancer through the positive energy of LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERY Fine Art Iconography & Astronomical Exploration surfing. Surfing is the ideal format to help people in Winter in the Vineyard Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm Join them for a night of astronomical exploration! Enjoy this situation by showing how positive and healthful The annual all-day open house featuring wine specials, www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 808-772-1068 our sport is and it gives the surfing community the a gourmet burger with sides and C&C wine while taklight snacks, barrel samples, hot chocolate & live music. opportunity to give back to people in need by sharing ing in the sights of mind-blowing slides of the galaxy, Come visit during this beautiful time of year & make your OCTOBER 14 what we love. Pismo Beach, www.classiccalifornia.com followed by views of the night sky through powerful holiday shopping easy! Arroyo Grande Concerts on the Bay: Jungle Fire & Orgone telescopes! Ticket includes admission, gourmet burger, OCTOBER 6 www.laetitiawine.com, 805-474-7653, 11am-7pm Between Giovanni’s Fish Market & Stax, Morro Bay homemade chips, salad & glass of wine. Movie in the Park: Moana www.morrobay.org, 2-4:30pm Claiborne & Churchill, San Luis Obispo Dinosaur Caves Par, Pismo Beach, 6-9pm www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066 www.pismobeach.org, 805-773-7063 NOVEMBER 3 OCTOBER 20-22
pismo beach
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
san luis obispo
ONGOING
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips Explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Bike the Pacific Coast Highway, hike Big Sur and kayak. Trips include transportation, picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119 Bike rentals available. Call 888-873-5610 for reservations. www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
Progressive Winemaker Dinner
Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo, 5-9pm www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 NOVEMBER 3
Schoolhouse Rocks Concert Series: Damon Castillo Silver Horse Winery, San Luis Obispo, 6-9pm www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463
71st Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival
santa maria foxen canyon/los olivos
This highly anticipated event attracts visitors from the entire state. Generations of families look forward to spending 3 days overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean ★ ONGOING THURSDAYS in Pismo Beach. Join in this city celebration with live COSTA DE ORO WINERY music, a beer & wine pub, best local clam chowder Music Thursdays contest, clam bake, clam dig, food trucks, vendors, a Santa Maria, 5-7pm family-fun kid zone & more! www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468 Pismo Beach, www.classiccalifornia.com
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ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
santa ynez/solvang
Friday Night Winemaker Series at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe ★ ★ EVERY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH THROUGH A local guest winemaker will mingle with guests while pouring his or her wine, during the dinner service. Chef Chris Joslyn will create the nightly specials to pair with the wines that the featured winemaker will pour. No reservation or cost to participate. Dinner reservations are highly recommended. 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos www.losolivoscafe.com, 805-688-7265
★ ★ EVERY FIRST AND LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER
FIRESTONE VINEYARD Summer Concert Series
OCTOBER
LINCOURT VINEYARDS 2017 Summer Concert Series
ZACA MESA WINERY AND VINEYARD Sunday Concert Series 12-3pm, Free www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339 x 308 ★ ★ONGOING SATURDAYS
COSTA DE ORO WINERY Saturdays at CDO! Live music, complementary cheese selection w/wine bottle purchase. Santa Maria, 5-7pm, www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468
★ ★ONGOING FRIDAYS
COSTA DE ORO WINERY Friday Night Wine Downs at CDO! Wine by the glass, bottle or tap. www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468
★ ★DECEMBER 9
ZACA MESA WINERY Beauty Behind the (Big) Bottle Walk through the barrel room & experience an exclusive tasting of large-format Syrahs & taste what makes them so unique. Enjoy the handpicked selections paired expertly with gourmet cheese from Cailloux Cheese Shop in Solvang. Los Olivos, 12-2pm, $40/members, $50 www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339x308
DECEMBER 9-10
Christmas on the Trail Two days of wine tasting on the historic Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. Get your passport to visit 13 wineries in the Santa Maria – Santa Ynez Valleys, sampling wine accompanied with small bites, cheese, charcuterie & chocolate. foxentrail@gmail.com
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5K9: Run Through the Vineyard First Annual 5K9 Run Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria 8am/check-in, 9am/start $50, $40/members www.presquilewine.com, 805-937-8110
Enjoy food, wine & live music. Also featuring Big Tom’s OCTOBER 8 Backyard BBQ famous tri-tip sandwiches offered for 25th Anniversary Reception purchase, so come hungry! No RSVP required. No cost Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos, 1-4pm to attend. No outside alcohol please. 6-9pm www.losolivosca.com Solvang, www.lincourtwines.com, 805-688-8554 OCTOBER 13 • Oct 20: The Rincons ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmer’s Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6:30pm (summer hours) www.sbfarmersmarket.org
Enjoy food, wine & live music. Also featuring Big Tom’s ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS Solvang Wine & Beer Walk Backyard BBQ famous tri-tip sandwiches offered for Sample two wines at five participating wine tasting purchase, so come hungry! No RSVP required. rooms, a specialty logo glass and a map to help you No cost to attend. No outside alcohol please, 6-9pm navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only $20, 3-7pm Los Olivos, www.firestonewine.com, 805-688-3940 www.solvangthirdwednesday.com • Oct 6: T-Bone Ramblers • Oct 27: Dusty Jugz ONGOING THURSDAYS ★ ★ONGOING LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH
OCTOBER 7
Wandering Dog Wine Bar Blind Tasting Thursdays
Oddly Straight at Fig
Fig Mountain Brew, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, 6-9pm
OCTOBER 14
2nd Saturday Artisans Los Olivos Park, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, 12-5pm
OCTOBER 14
The Great Grape Stomp Voted one of the central coast’s best wine events is fun for the entire family--and yes you get to stomp grapes right in the vat! Enjoy a catered meal, grape stomping, music by ever famous Molly Ringwald Project, games, raffles & of course wine. Kalyra Winery, Santa Ynez, 2-5pm www.kalyrawinery.com, 805-693-8864
OCTOBER 30-31
24th Annual Solvang Halloween Haunted House & Street Fair Solvang, www.cityofsolvang.com
NOVEMBER 11
2nd Saturday Artisans Los Olivos Park, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, 12-5pm
NOVEMBER 15
Solvang 3rd Wednesday Beer & Wine Walk Just $20 per person, which includes a ticket to sample two wines at five participating wine and/or beer tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass & a map to help you navigate your way through all of the fun! Various locations throughout Solvang, 3-7pm www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144
★ ★NOVEMBER 24
ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS Black Friday Open House Black Friday marks the unofficial beginning of the Christmas shopping season & what better way to start it then by joining us at Andrew Murray? Enjoy the current Rhone Zone flight, truffle pairings & more! Glass or stainless steel growlers will also be available with special blends from the cellar. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping & check out the books & bar accessories, including shakers & mixes. You can take a break from cooking and enjoy a glass of wine with fan favorite Keith Cox Different Strings as he will be playing on the terrace from 12-3pm Los Olivos, 10:30am-5:30pm www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com, 805-686-8999
Challenge your palate while having fun with friends and learning about wine. All tastings are red wine only and OCTOBER 18 include 4 half glasses of wine. Tasters will match up varietals, regions, alcohol %, vintage and price points to Solvang 3rd Wednesday Beer & Wine Walk Just $20 per person, which includes a ticket to sample each wine. You can make it as serious or as casual as two wines at five participating wine and/or beer ★ ★NOVEMBER 25 you’d like. No reservations needed, 4-7pm tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass & a map to help www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126 ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS you navigate your way through all of the fun! Various Food Truck & Live Music Saturday OCTOBER 1 locations throughout Solvang. 3-7pm California Taco Food Truck will be at the winery serving Farm to Fork, Vine to Glass www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 street tacos & more from 11-2pm while Dewey Roberts Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, Los Olivos entertains guests on the outdoor terrace. ★ ★OCTOBER 21 www.losolivosca.com, 805-688-72655-9pm Los Olivos, 11am-3pm ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com, 805-686-8999 OCTOBER 5 Annual Harvest Pick Up Party Friday Night Winemakers ★NOVEMBER 25 It is that time a year again, harvest & the release of ★ Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, Los Olivos the new fall wines! Join them for a day created for the ZACA MESA www.losolivosca.com, 805-688-7265 Fall Open House wine club members and your guests! Enjoy the day at the beautiful estate with our new fall releases, incredi- Start your holiday shopping early at Zaca Mesa Winery OCTOBER 6 ble special library wines, delicious cuisine prepared by Thanksgiving weekend. We’ll have exclusive wine deals Free Movie Night: Sideways that you don’t want to miss! Enjoy live music on the Movie starts at dark...approx. 6:30pm. Popcorn, wine by Autostrada Pizza while enjoying live music! patio & shop a variety of local vendors, which include Los Olivos, $10/member, $20/guests the glass& bottle for sale. Food Truck Too; empanadas jewelry, chocolate & more! Los Olivos, 12-3pm www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com, 805-686-8999 by A Taste of Argentina. Bring a lawn chair & picnic www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339 blanket. No outside alcohol or beverage containers OCTOBER 21 allowed. DECEMBER 2 Pork & Pinot Kalyra Winery, Santa Ynez, 5-10pm A Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos, 6-8:30pm www.kalyrawinery.com, 805-693-8864 Los Olivos, www.losolivosca.com, 4-8:30pm www.losolivosca.com, $125, $85/member OCTOBER 6, 27 DECEMBER 2-3, 10-11 OCTOBER 21 Harvest Lunch Shop, Mingle & Jingle 37th Annual Los Olivos Day in the Country Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos, 11:30am-1:30pm Solvang welcomes holiday shoppers with special Grand Ave & Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, $70, $48/members events and entertainment. Discounts & deals at www.losolivosca.com, 10am-4pm Solvang merchants of all sorts, such as art shops and ★ ★OCTOBER 7 galleries; book-sellers; wine tasting rooms; wine and OCTOBER 21 ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS beer bars; clothing, shoes and accessories boutiques; Let’s Paint! Create a Masterpiece with Gypsy Real Men Cook home furniture, décor and hardware; jewelers & Flag Is Up Farms, Solvang, 3:30-9:30pm Studios antique stops; and restaurants, bakeries and specialty Bring your friends & capture this perfect scenery on www.artsoutreach.com, 805-688-9533 food stores, plus free parking. canvas. This is a perfect, stress-free environment that www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 OCTOBER 27 will both inspire your creative spirit & indulge the Final Friday Featured Winemaker: Ernst DECEMBER 9 wine-lover in you. You’ll even walk away with a masterStorm of Storm Wines piece of your own to commemorate the occasion. 2nd Saturday Artisans Los Olivos, 10:30am-12pm, $65/includes a glass of wine Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, Los Olivos, $25 12-5pm, Los Olivos Park, Los Olivos www.losolivosca.com, 805-688-7265, 5:30-6:30pm www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com, 805-686-8999 www.losolivosca.com
DECEMBER 9-10
Julefest Beer & Wine Walk
OCTOBER 6-8
Harvest in the Ghetto
Two-day wine and beer tasting passport at more than Great wines, tasty food & live music. 13 wine tasting rooms in Solvang. Save your email Lompoc Wine Ghetto, Lompoc confirmation, it is your ticket to enter the event. Casa www.explorelompoc.net Cassara, Dascomb Cellars, Lions Peak Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen, Lucky Dogg Winery, Olive House, Pace Wine OCTOBER 7 Tasting, Presidio Winery, Royal Oaks, Sevtap Winery, Candlelight Tour Sort This Out Cellars, The Good Life, Toccata, Wandering La Purisima Mission, Lompoc, 6-9pm, $40 Dog Wine Bar. 11am-4pm. www.solvangusa.com, www.lapurisimamission.org, 805-733-3713 805-688-6144 DECEMBER 20
Solvang 3rd Wednesday Beer & Wine Walk
OCTOBER 7
Concert: Andy Hackbarth
Just $20 per person, which includes a ticket to sample First United Methodist Church, Lompoc two wines at five participating wine and/or beer www.explorelompoc.com, 7:30pm, $25, $5/students tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass & a map to help you navigate your way through all of the fun! Various OCTOBER 8 Harvest Open House locations throughout Solvang, 3-7pm www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 Longoria Wines, Lompoc, 12-3pm www.longoriawine.com, 866-759-4637
los alamos/lompoc/ buellton ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
Terravant—The Winery Restaurant Live Music Buellton, 6-9pm 805-686-4742. info@avantwines.com www.avantwines.com
OCTOBER 16-31
4th Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Fest An estimated dozen businesses around town will be participating by decorating their storefronts with a scarecrow – be it spooky, funny, traditional, crazy or completely original. Residents & visitors can vote for People’s Choice through an online ballot. www.lompoc.com, 805-736-4567
NOVEMBER 24
Sip Lompoc
OCTOBER 14
Harbor & Seafood Festival
Come enjoy the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel, rich in sustainably harvested, high-quality seafood. Meet fishermen face-to-face. Select fresh-caught lobster & sea urchin “uni” & have them prepared on the spot. Visit specialty food booths for fish tacos, oysters, mussels, barbequed albacore, fresh crab, clam chowder & seafood paella. Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, 10am-5pm, free www.harborfestival.org, 805-897-1962
Skip the Black Friday shopping hustle & bustle, and instead spend the afternoon leisurely sipping wine with your friends & family in Lompoc. Over a dozen wine tasting rooms in town during Sip Lompoc. Tickets are $40 & include an exclusive Sip Lompoc logo glass, a reusable logo wine tote, Sip Lompoc bucks & more! A list of participating wineries will be announced soon. Presented by the Hispanic Business Committee of the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce. www.explorelompoc.com, 1-4pm
VENTURA COUNTY
DECEMBER 3
Lompoc Pops Orchestra: Flavors of the Holiday
★ ★ONGOING FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH
CANTARA CELLARS Barrel Sample Weekend
First United Methodist Church, Lompoc www.explorelompoc.com, 7-9pm, $20 DECEMBER 8
Founding Day
Camarillo, cantaracellars.com, 805-484-9600 ★ ★ONGOING DAILY
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, Lompoc www.lapurisimamission.org, 805-733-3713 DECEMBER 16
1st Annual Holiday Party
Buscador, Buellton www.buscadorwine.com, 805-242-5206 DECEMBER 16
Las Posadas
FOUR BRIX WINERY Pizza and Wine at the BrixHouse
Continuing the tradition, gourmet pizza will be available daily in the BrixHouse. Not just your plain cheese pizza, which will be available. These gourmet pizzas may include roasted artichokes, proscuitto, spinach, specialty cheeses, even a gluten free option. Menu varies monthly, but one thing will never change – how great they taste with wine! Stop by the BrixHouse and enjoy some pizza and wine with the BrixHeads! Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006
Join costumed docents as they lead the Las Posadas procession though the mission grounds with songs in Spanish & English. The tradition dates back over 400 years in Mexico & reenacts the biblical journey of Mary ★ NOVEMBER 11 ★ONGOING SUNDAYS ★ ★ONGOING SATURDAYS & Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem. 2-4pm, $6 FOUR BRIX WINERY Concert: Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes ZOTOVICH WINERY La Purisima Mission State Historic Park, Lompoc Sunday Morning Yoga Wine Down in the First United Methodist Church, Lompoc Food Truck and Entertainment www.lapurisimamission.org, 805-733-3713 Cellar 7:30-9:30pm, $25, $5/students Happy Hour all day! Enjoy $5 glasses of AVA wines Join them every Sunday morning at Four Brix Winery Zotovich Tasting Room, 11am-5pm, Lompoc www.explorelompoc.com for their Sunday Wine Down. Jessy from Ventura Pop www.zotovichvineyards.com, 805-736-1600 Up Yoga will lead an hour long vinyasa flow at 11:45am. NOVEMBER 11 This is the perfect mid-day yoga option in an intimate ONGOING THURSDAYS ONGOING FRIDAYS (YEAR ROUND) Harvest Party setting. Pali Santa Barbara Tasting Room Happy Hour $10. Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com. Lompoc Farmers Market 13th annual Wine Club Harvest Party celebrating Enjoy $5 glasses of fresh wine from the tap Farmers and vendors gather every Friday afternoon in www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006 harvest with great wines & great times. Always a fun Pali Wine Co, Santa Barbara, 4-8pm Old Town Lompoc (Corner of South I St & West Ocean way to wind down the harvest season in wine country, www.paliwineco.com, 805-560-7254 ONGOING THURSDAYS Ave) to sell fresh-picked seasonal produce, fresh cut Tantalizing Thursdays flowers, succulents, baked goods and more. The Market the L&L Harvest Party gives wine club members an SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 2 $5 glasses of wine, you choose. 6-9pm excuse to gather for barrel & tank sampling, a wine runs year round, rain or shine, from 2-5pm (winter Santa Barbara Vintners Celebration of Food trucks the first & third Thursdays hours) and 2-6pm (Spring through Fall). 805-735-6716 swirling contest, live music production tours & general Harvest Thousand Oaks, Sunland Vintage Winery. harvest reverie! The American Cancer Society will join A Santa Barbara Wine Country Weekend www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 EVERY WEDNESDAY www.sbcountywines.com. Check website for details. us to answer those questions about whether red wine Terravant – The Winery Restaurant ONGOING SECOND & LAST FRIDAYS really can promote good health. No charge to wine Industry Nights with featured Winemakers OCTOBER 7 Finally Fridays club members. $55 per guest. RSVP required. Lucas & Santa Barbara Polo & Wine Festival Buellton, 5pm-closing, Discounts with Industry Entertaining surprises, 6-9pm, Thousand Oaks Lewellen Winery, Buellton, 1-4pm credentials. Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Santa Barbara Sunland Vintage Winery. www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742 www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 www.sbpoloandwine.com www.llwine.com, 888-777-6663 7.3 x 1.8 WInery Geek.qxp_Layout 1 9/20/17 4:42 PM Page 1
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Clayhouse Wines FS Cellars Open by appointment only Open Thu-Sun 11-6 Aaron Wines 2180 W Centre Street, Shandon; 805-238-7055 1337 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles; 805-226-8989 Open Fri-Sun 11-5:30 Clos Solene Wines Falcon Nest Winery 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-369-2037 Open by appointment only Open daily 10-7:30 Adelaida Cellars 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-0478 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0227 Open daily 10-5 Croad Vineyards Field Recording 5805-Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8980 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11-5 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles; 805-226-9899 460 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-503-9660 Alta Colina ★ BROKEN EARTH Open Thu-Sun 11-5 First Crush Winemaking Cypher Winery Open daily 10-5 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-4191 Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only 5625 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-239-2562 3750 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-237-0055 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-2772 AmByth Estate Burbank Ranch Open by appointment only D’Anbino Cellars Four Lanterns Winery Open Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-6 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt 510 Sequoia Lane, Templeton; 805-305-9497 5685 El Pomar Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0631 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-227-6800 2485 West Hwy 46, Paso Robles; 949-300-5437 ★ ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY ★ CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Daou Vineyards Four Sisters Ranch Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Open daily11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita; 805-365-7045 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 2777 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel; 805-467-2417 805-239-0289 Anglim 805-226-5460 Fratelli Perata Caliza Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-6 or by appointment Open Thu-Mon 10-4:30 Dark Star Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-4:30 or by appointment 740 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-227-6813 Open daily 10-5 1595 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-2809 2570 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1480 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 AronHill Vineyards Frolicking Frog Caparone Winery Open daily 11-5 Denner Vineyards & Winery Open Thu-Sat 12-5 Open daily 11-5, closed Wed 3745 W. Hwy 46, Templeton; 805-434-3066 Open by appointment only 739 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-466-0779 2280 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3827 5414 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-4287 Arroyo Robles Frolicking Frog Carina Cellars Open daily 11-7 Derby Wine Estates Open by appointment only Open Fri-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11-6 1240 Park Street, Paso Robles; 877-759-WINE 14490 San Miguel Road, Atascadero; 805-466-0779 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-252-0860 525 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles; 805-238-6300 Asuncion Ridge Gelfand Vineyards Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Diablo Paso Open by appointment only Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat until 8 Open daily 10-5 Open Sun & Mon 11:30-6; Thurs 11:45-8, Fri-Sat 11:45-10 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; Paso Robles 725 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 11240 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-9392 827 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-975-6185 805-239-5808 August Ridge Cass Vineyards Doce Robles Giornata Wines Open Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5:30 Open by appointment only 8790 E. Highway 41, Creston; 805-239-2455 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1730 2023 Twelve Oaks Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4766 470 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-434-3075 B & E Vineyards Domaine Degher ★ CASTORO CELLARS ★ GLUNZ FAMILY Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5:30 Open daily 10-6 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 8650 Centra Road, Paso Robles; 805-296-2562 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-238-0725 8331 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-1400 Barr Estate Winery Donati Family Vineyard Graveyard Vineyards Cayucos Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11-5:30, closed Tue 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 2720 Oak View Road, Templeton 6990 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805-467-2043 131 N Ocean Avenue, Cayucos; 805-995-3036 805-238-0676 Barrel 27 Wine Co GreMark Vineyards Cellar 360 Open daily 11-5 Donatoni Winery Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 10-5 or by appointment 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Open Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda, Paso Robles 7000 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-226-7133 3225 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0620 Bassetti Vineyards 805-237-0154 Cerro Prieto Open by appointment only Dover Canyon Winery Grey Wolf Cellars Open by appointment only 1191 North Green Valley Road, Cambria; 805-927-1925 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5:30 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd, Paso Robles 4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0101 Bella Luna 2174 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-237-0771 805-226-8448 Dubost Winery Fri-Mon 10-5 Grizzly Republic Wines Changala Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 1850 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5477 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sun to 7 Open Fri-Mon 11-5 9988 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8463 840 13th Street, Paso Robles; 678-372-7288 3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9060 ★ BIANCHI WINERY Dunning Vineyards Estate Halter Ranch Vineyard Open daily 10-5 Chateau Lettau Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 1-7, Fri-Sat 1-8 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9922 1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4763 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9455 840 13th Street, Suite G Black Hand Cellars Tooth and Nail Winery Paso Robles; 805-238-6800 Hammersky Vineyards Open daily 11-5 Open Wed-Mon 11-6 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 766 Main Street, Suite B, Cambria; 805-927-9463 Chateau Margene 3090 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-369-6100 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-0930 Open Fri-Mon 11-5 Bodegas Paso Robles ★ EBERLE WINERY 4385 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-238-2321 Hansen Vineyard Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat to 8 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 729 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Chronic Cellars 3810 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-9607 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-239-8412 Open daily 11:30-5:30 Bon Niche Cellars Écluse Wines 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles; 805-237-7848 Harmony Cellars Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 11-4 Summer 10-5:30, Winter 10-5 Cinquain Cellars 2627 Golden Eagle Way, San Miguel; 805-286-7798 1520 Kiler Canyon Road; Paso Robles; 805-238-4998 3255 Harmony Valley Road, Harmony; 805-927-1625 Open by appointment only Booker Vineyard Enfold Wines 6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel Hearst Ranch Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only 805-400-5978 Open daily 11-5 2640 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-7367 855 Windwood Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-2856 442 SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon; 805-927-4100 Clautiere Vineyard ★ BRECON ESTATE Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Hearthstone Vineyard ★ EOS Open daily 11-5 1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 10-5 7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-2200 805-237-3789 5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-2544 2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles; 805-591-8050 Brian Benson Cellars Clavo Cellars Herman Story Wines Epoch Estate Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 12-5 Open Thu-Sun 11-4 or by appointment Open daily 11-4 315 South Main Street, Templeton; 805-226-0174 1227 Paso Robles Strett, Paso Robles; 805-237-2400 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton; 805-237-7575
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Brochelle Vineyards Open Fri-Sun; 11-5 2323 Tuley Court #130, Paso Robles 805-237-4410 ext, 1 Brochelle Vineyards Open daily 11-5 6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 805-237-4410 ext. 2
Hidden Oak Open Fri-Sun 11-5 4671 South El Pomar, Templeton; 805-237-9315 Hope Family Wines Open Thu-Mon 10-4 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4112 Hug Cellars Open Tues & Wed by appt., Thu-Mon 11-5 2323 Tuley Road, Paso Robles; 805-226- 8022
★ HUNT CELLARS Open daily 10:30-5:30 2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1600 J&J Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel; 805-467-2891 J Dusi Wines Open daily 11-5 1401 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-226-2034 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Open daily 10-5 6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 Jack Creek Cellars Thu-Mon by Appt only 5265 Jack Creek Road, Templeton; 805-226-8283 Jada Winery Open daily 11-4:45 5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-4200 Justin Winery Open daily 10-5 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles 805-238-6932 Kaleidos Fri-Sun 11-5 3770 Willow Creek, Paso Robles; 805-226-0828 Kiamie Wine Cellars Open daily 11-5 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8333 Kukkula Fri-Sun 11-5 9515 Chimney Rock Road, Templeton; 805-227-0111 L’Aventure Winery Thu-Sun 11-4 or by Appt 2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1588 Lago Giuseppe Open by appointment only 8345 Green Valley Road, 46W, Templeton 805-237-7300 Laraneta Vineyards Open by appointment only 2602 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5090 Law Estate Wines Open daily 10-4 by appointment only 3885 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 805-226-9200 LDT Cellars Open Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30-6, Fri-Sun 11-8 831 13 th Street, Paso Robles; 805-712-8883 Le Cuvier Open daily 11-5 3333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles; 800-549-4764 Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4000 Linne Calodo Open by appointment only 3030 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-0797 Locatelli Open Fri-Sun 1l-4 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0067
Loma Linda Vineyards Open by appointment only 5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles 805-227-7172 Lone Madrone Open daily 10:30-5 5800 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-0845 LXV Wine Lounge Open Thu-Sun 1-7 1306-B Pine Street, Paso Robles; 530-763-3821 McPrice Open daily 11-5 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Maloy O’Neill Open daily 10-5 5725 Union Road, Paso Roble; 805-238-6430
★ MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Open Fri-Sun 11-5 4125 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1668 Midnight Cellars Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-5:30 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8904 Minassian-Young Open Thu-Mon 11-5 4045 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7571 Mitchella Vineyard Thu-Sun 12-5 or by Appt 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way, Paso Robles; 805-239-8555 Mondo Cellars Open daily 11-6 3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles 805-226-2925 Moonstone Cellars Open daily 11-5 801 Main Street, Suite, Cambria; 805-927-9466 Nadeau Family Vintners Open Fri-Sun 11-5 3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-3574 Nicora Winery By appointment only 2945 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-400-0039 Niner Wine Estates Open daily 10-5 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-239-2233 ★ OPOLO VINEYARDS Open daily 10-5 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-9593 ONX Winery Open Thu-Mon 10-4 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-5607 Oso Libre Winery Open Wed-Mon 11-5 7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-3378
★ PARRISH FAMILY
Open Thu-Mon 1-6:30, Fri-Sat 1-7:30 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-286-4028 Pasolivo Open Thu-Mon 10-6 • 1229 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-226-8800 Open daily 11-5 • 8530 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles; 805-227-0186 Paso Port Wine Co. Open Thu-Mon 11-5 95 Booker Road, Templeton; 805-239-2229 Paso Robles Wine Club Open daily 10-6 800 Pine St, Suite 101, Paso Robles; 866-238-6400 Paso Underground Open Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5, or by appointment 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-0799
Editor’s Favorite
WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES Jada Winery
Visit Jada’s open air tasting room and the friendly staff will guide you through two different pairing flights of all-estate wines. Try the “Reserve” or “Signature” pairings with artisans cheeses selected from the area’s best gourmet cheese shop, Vivant. Then finish your visit by sampling Jada’s Tuscan-style estate olive oil produced from a blend of over 300 Frantoio, Leccino, Maruino, Manzanillo, Pandolino, & Mission olive trees located on the estate. 5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 226-4200
San Antonio Winery
Welcome to the Riboli family’s Italian bistro. Chef Dustin prepares a daily array of fresh dishes to pair with their artisan wines. • Daily Wine Tasting $5 • Artisan Wine Tasting $10 • Cheese Plate $13 • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.50 • Combination Pizza $14.50 • Meatball Sandwich $10 And many more! Bistro Hours 11am-4:30pm 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600
Broken Earth Winery Tasting Room & Cafe
Enjoy the beautiful Tasting Room & a bite of Australia in the Café! Now proudly serving delicious, freshly baked Australian meat and veggie pies from the Bronzed Aussie with flaky crusts & delicious savory fil ings. Offering fresh salads, panini sandwiches and a full service espresso bar, featuring oak wood roasted coffee from Mr. Espresso. Relish in the assortment of specialty foods and foodie products that they carry. The Tasting Room is open daily 10am-5pm and the Café is open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. 5625 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562
Eos Indulge in a Wine and Cheese Pairing
Your experience includes a selection of five wines hand selected to pair perfectly with five delicious cheeses. The pairing attendant will give a description of each wine and cheese as you are guided through the pairing. No reservations are necessary. $15 per person. Private Seated Tasting and Lunch also available $35pp, with advance reservations. 2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050
Opolo Vineyards Join in for Pairings on the Patio!
Served Daily 11am-4pm: Enjoy Opolo wine with an expanded menu. Featuring Fire- Roasted Pizzas, Artisan Cheeses, guest favorite Cevapi sausage, salads prepared fresh from our garden as well as various house made sausages and cured meats served with estate made accompaniments. Inquire for the Chef’s Special for a lunch sure to delight. 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles (805) 238-9593
Loring Wine Company New Cookie + Wine pairing!
Tasty cookies have been added to the exciting line-up of Loring wines. The flight includes both sweet and savoy cookies that have been taste tested many times to compliment the flavors of the Pinots, Chardonnays and Divergence blend. Cookies include Lemon Pistachio, Cherry Almond, Goat Cheese Gouda and Chocolate Carmel and more (by Mela Foods). 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton (805) 691-1300, www.loringwinecompany.com
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★ PEACHY CANYON WINERY Open daily 10-5:30 1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-239-1918 Pear Valley Open daily 11-5 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-2861
RN Estate Winery Tablas Creek Open by appointment only Open daily 10-5 7986 North River Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-9802 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1231 Robert Hall Winery ★ TACKITT FAMILY Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1616 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel; 805-467-9490 Rockin’ R Wine Terry Hoage ★ PELLETIERE ESTATE Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-4 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment 8500 Union Road, Suite C, Paso Robles; 805-835-8529 870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles, 805-238-2083 3280 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-9432 Rocky Creek Cellars Thacher Winery Penman Springs Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Open Thu-Sun 11-5 8687 Apple Road, Templeton; 805-238-1919 8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0087 1985 Penman Springs Drive, Paso Robles Rotta winery Tobin James Cellars 805-237-7959 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Open daily 10-6 Per Cazo Cellars 250 Winery Road, Templeton; 805-237-0510 8950 Union Road, Paso Robles Open by appointment only Roxo Port Cellars 805-239-2204 5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4949 Open Fri-Mon 11-5 Tolo Cellars Pianetta 4385 La Panza Road. Creston; 805-238-2321 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-2282 ★ S AN ANTONIO WINERY 829 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-226-4005 Open daily 10-6: Tasting Room, Bistro & Gift Shop Treana Winery Pipestone 2610 Buena Vista, Paso Robles; 805-226-2600 Open Thu-Mon 10-4 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles San Marcos Creek 2040 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-6385 805-238-4112 Open daily 11-5 Pithy Little Wine Co. 7750 North Hwy 101, Paso Robles; 805-467-9260 Turley Wine Cellars Open Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Open daily 9-5 Sarzotti Winery 1244 Pine Street, Suite B, Paso Robles; 805-546-1059 2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1030 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Poalillo Vineyards 180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton; 805-226-2022 Twilight Cellars Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Sculpterra Winery 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 110 Orchard Hill Road, San Juan Bautista Open daily 10-5 805-238-7143 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8881 Pomar Junction Venteux Vineyards Open daily 11-5 Seven Oxen Open daily 10-5 5036 South El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-238-9940 Open Thu-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-4 1795 Las Tablas Road, Templeton; 805-369-0127 1313 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-704-0959 Powell Mountain Cellars Via Vega Vineyard & Winery Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 or by appointment Sextant Wines Open Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 11-2, or by Appt 3050 Blue Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-434-8097 Open daily 10-5 2378 Adobe Road, Paso Robles; 805-423-2190 2324 Hwy 46W, Paso Robles; 805-542-0133 Proulx Victor Hugo Winery Shadow Run Vineyard Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 10:30-5 5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-2800 2850 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1128 2720 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-227-0554 ★ P.S. CELLARS Villicana Winery Shale Oak Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Sun 11-5; Open daily 10-5 13350 River River Rd. San Miguel; 805-610-0905 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles 3235 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-4800 805-239-9456 Rabbit Hole Sharp’s Hill Open daily 11-6, weekends open late Villa Creek Cellars Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-11 1244 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-286-4692 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 835 12th Street (Poured at Vinoteca), Paso Robles 5995 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 805-227-7154 Rabbit Ridge 805-238-7145 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Soaring Hawk Vineyards Villa San-Juliette 1172 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3331 Open daily 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment 4255 Vista Del Lago, Santa Margarita Ranchero Cellars 6385 Cross Canyon Road, San Miguel; 805-550-0522 805-365-3000 Open Fri & Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-423-3765 Stacked Stone Cellars ★ VINA ROBLES Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 Ranchita Canyon Vineyard 1525 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7872 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-4812 Open Fri-Mon 11-5 Stanger Vineyards 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel Vines on the Marycrest Open daily 11-5 805-467-9448 Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 10-4 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 5050 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-0378 Rangeland Wines Stanger Vineyards Vino Vargas Open by appointment only Open Sat-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only 10-5pm 10425 Klau Mine Road, Paso Robles; 805-674-9232 5225 Hwy 41 (at Creston Road), Creston; 805-238-4777 950 Indian Dune Road, San Miguel; 805-369-1440 Rendarrio Vineyards Starr-Ranch Winery Vintage Cowboy Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Open Sat-Sun 11-5 2323 Tuley Court, Suite 110, Paso Robles; 805-610-7659 9320 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-0144 10 East Pozo Road, Santa Margarita; 805-286-7172 ★ RED SOLES Vista Del Rey Steinbeck Open daily 11-5 Open most Sundays 11-5 or by appointment Open Thu-Mon 11-5 3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9898 7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-2138 5940 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-1854 Rio Seco Westberg Cellars Still Waters Vineyards Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-3 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 4295 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-8884 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-238-9321 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles; 805-237-9231 RiverStar Vineyards Whalebone Vineyard Summerwood Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5:30 Open daily 10-5, Sat-Sun until 6 8325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-9020 7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0086 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1365
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Wild Coyote Winery Open daily 11-5 3775 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-1311
★ WILD HORSE WINERY Open daily 11-5 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton 805-434-2541 Windward Vineyard Open daily 10:30-5 1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles 805-239-2565 Zenaida Cellars Open daily 11-5 1550 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-227-0382 ZinAlley Open Fri-Sun 11-5 3730 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-238-0959
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES ★ ALAPAY CELLARS Open daily 10:30-6 415 First Street, Avila Beach 805-595-2632 Autry Cellars Open daily 11-5 5450 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo 805-546-8669 ★ BAILEYANA, TANGENT & MYTH TASTING ROOM Open daily 10-5 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-269-8200 Barnwood wine Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 888-809-VINE Biddle Ranch Vineyard Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2050 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo 805-543-2399 Bishop’s Peak Open daily 10:30-4:30 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-489-0446 Center of Effort Wine Open by appointment only 2199 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande 805-782-9463 Cerro Caliente Open Fri-Sun 11-5 831 A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-2842 ★ CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Open daily 10-5 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-9463 Chateau Margene Open daily 12-7 845 Embarcadero, Unit G, Morro Bay 805-225-1235 Claiborne & Churchill Open daily 11-5 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo 805-544-4066 Clesi Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5 1850 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo 805-286-5073 Cuvee Champagne Bar Open Fri 4-10, Sat 1-10, Sun 12-7 550 1st Street, Avila Beach; 805-727-4144 Edna Valley Vineyard Open daily 10-5 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo 805-544-5855
Filipponi Ranch Cellars Open Sat-Sun 12-4 1800 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo; 805-903-3567 Kelsey See Canyon Open daily 11-5:30 1947 See Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo 805-595-9700 Kynsi Winery Thu-Mon 11-5 2212 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande 805-544-8461
★ LAETITIA VINEYARDS Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 805-481-1772 Luis Wine Bar Mon-Thu 3-11, Fri 3-midnight, Sat 12-midnight, Sun 12-11 1021 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo; 805-762-4747 Monarch Grove Winery Open Thu-Mon: Mar-Oct 12-6, Nov-Feb 12-5 180 Hwy One, Grover Beach; 805-709-4875 Monterey Street Wine Co. Open Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 1255 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-1255 Morovino Open Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach; 805-627-1443 ★ NADIA WINE Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 805-481-1772 Peloton Cellars Open Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6, Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 470 Front Street, Avilia Beach; 805-627-1080 Phantom Rivers Open Sun-Thu 12-5 , Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 211 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande; 805-481-WINE Piedra Creek Winery Open by appointment only 6425 Mira Cielo Drive, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-1281 Sans Liege Wines Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 870 Price Street, Pismo Beach; 805-773-2770 Saucelito Canyon Open daily 10-5 3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo 805-543-2111 Sextant Wines Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 1653 Old Price Cnyn Road, San Luis Obispo 866-833-WINE Silver Horse Open Thu 12-5, Fri 12-6, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 6985 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-467-9463 Sinor-Lavallee Wines Open Thu-Mon 12-6 550 1st Street, Avila Beach; 805-459-9595 ★ STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS Open Thu-Sun 11-5 178 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-594-1318 ★ TALLEY VINEYARDS Open daily 10:30-4:30 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, 805-489-0446 Taste of the Valleys Open Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 911 Price Street, Pismo Beach; 805-773-8466 Tolosa Winery Open daily 11-5 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-782-0500
Wolff Vineyards Open daily 11-5 6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-781-0448 William James Open Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 911 Price Street (at Taste of the Valleys), Pismo Beach 805-773-8466
SANTA MARIA /FOXEN CANYON WINERIES
Tantara Vineyard Open by appointment only 4747 Ontiveros Lane, Santa Maria; 805-938-5051 Tres Hermanas Winery Open daily 10-5 9660 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8451 Wine Country Open Thu-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6 130 North Broadway Street, Suite A; Orcutt 805-688-9339
★ ZACA MESA WINERY ★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 10-4 Open daily 10:30-5:30 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-9339 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos 805-696-9604 LOS ALAMOS WINERIES Ca’ Del GreVino Open Tue-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-7 Bedford Winery 400 East Clark Avenue, Orcutt, 805-937-6400 Open daily 11-5 Cambria Estate Winery 448 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-2107 Open daily 10-5 ★ BELL STREET FARM 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, 805-938-7318 Open Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon 11-5 Core Wine 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-4609 Open Mon & Wed-Sun 12-6; Casa Dumetz Wines 145 South Gray Street, Suite 103, Orcutt; 805-937-1600 Open Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 ★ COSTA DE ORO 388 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-1900 Open daily 11-6, Fri until 8 Frequency Wines 1331 South Nicholson Avenue, Santa Maria Open Fri-Sun 12-6 805-937-1468 488 Bell Street, Suite B, Los Alamos; 805-344-1222 Cottonwood Canyon Municipal Winemakers Open Thu-Mon 11-5, closed: Tue & Wed Open Fri-Sun 12-7 3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8463 423 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-931-6864 Demetria Open by appointment only ★ MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD 6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-686-2345 Open Wed-Sun 11-5 9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos; 805-344-1804 Fess Parker Open daily 10-5 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-1545 LOS OLIVOS WINERIES
Brophy Clark Cellars Open daily 11-5 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) Los Olivos; 805-929-4830 Byron Open daily 11-5 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-938-7365 Carhartt Vineyard Open daily 11-5 2990-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0685 Carina Cellars Open daily 11-5 2900-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-2459 Cinque Stelle Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2982-Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-4101 Consilience Open daily 11-5 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-1020
★ COQUELICOT Open Sun-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1500 Daniel Gehrs Winery Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 2939 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 800-275-8138 Dreamcote Wine Co. Open Fri-Mon 11-5 2933 San Marcos Avenue, #107, Los Olivos 805-691-1200 ★ DRAGONETTE Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-0077 Epiphany Cellars Open daily 11-5:30 2974 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 866-354-9463 Evans Ranch Open daily 10-5 2901 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0558 Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Open daily 11-9 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite C; Los Olivos 805-694-2252
Alexander & Wayne ★ FIRESTONE VINEYARD Open daily 11-6 Open daily 11-5 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-9665 5000 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, 805-688-3940 Foxen Vineyard ★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 11-4 Open daily 11-5 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-4251 2901 Grand Avenue, Suite A (Tasting Room), Los Olivos ★ J LUDLOW VINEYARD Golden Bear Wines 805-693-9644 Open daily 11-5 Open Wed-Sun 11-5 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8989 Arthur Earl 2115 South Blosser, Suite 114, Santa Maria Open daily 11-6 Kaena Wine 805-623-5956 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-1771 Open daily 11-5 Kenneth Volk Vineyards 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-451-6037 Artiste Open Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30, Tue-Wed by appointment Open daily 11-5:30 Lane Tanner Wines 5230 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria; 805-938-7896 2948-E Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-2626 Open daily 11-5 Koehler 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) Beckmen Vineyards Open daily 10-5 Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open daily 11-5 5360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-693-8384 2670 Ontiveros Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-8664 ★ LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY La Fenêtre Open daily 11-5 Bernat Open by appointment only 2900 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8148 Open daily 11:30-8 2705 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Maria, 310-977-5615 2879 Grand Avenue (at Los Olivos Café), Los Olivos Presqu’ile Wine ★ LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM 805-794-5217 Open Fri 11-6, Sat-Thu 11-5 Open daily 11-5 BIEN NACIDO 5391 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria; 805-937-8110 2905 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Rancho Sisquoc Refugio Ranch Vineyards 2963 Grand Avenue, Unit B, Los Olivos; 805-318-6640 Open Mon-Thu 10-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-934-4332 Bin 2860 2990 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-5400 Open Sun-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8 Riverbench Vineyards Saarloos & Sons 2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-8537 Open daily 10-4 Open daily 11-6 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, 805-937-8340 2971 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1200 Blair Fox Cellars Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Samsara Sagebrush Annie’s 2902 San Marcos Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open Sat-Sun 11:30-5 805-691-1678 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-331-2292 4211 Hwy 33; Maricopa; 661-766-2319 Brander Vineyard Semler Malibu Family Sierra Madre Vineyard 2401 Refugio Road, Los Olivos Open Thu-Tue 11:30-5 Open by appointment only 2363 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8105 Winter daily 11-4, Summer daily 10-5; 805-688-2455 2570 Prell Road, Santa Maria; 805-922-3100
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Stolpman Vineyards Huber Cellars ★ BUSCADOR Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4 or by appointment 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-242-5206 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0400 4892 Hapgood Road, Lompoc; 805-736-3854 Tensley/Lea Wines Jalama Wines ★ CHOLAME Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment Open Fri-Sun 11-5 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-610-1122 2900 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-688-6761 308 North 9th Street, Suite C; Lompoc; 805-735-8937 Clos Pepe Tercero Wines JCR Vineyard Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 12-5 Open by appointment only 1505 E Chestnut Ave (at Taste of Sta. Rita Hills), Lompoc 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite 104, Los Olivos Jalama Cañon Ranch, Lompoc, www.jcrvineyard.com 805-735-8774 805-245-9584 Ken Brown Wines Cold Heaven Cellars Tessa Marie/ E&T Wines Open Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Open Fri-Mon 12-5 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5 157 West Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-688-9400 92 Second Street, Ste A, Buellton 2901-C Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 Kessler-Haak 805-686-1343 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 ★ TORETTI FAMILY Conarium Wines 300N. 12th Street Ste 4D, Lompoc; 805-735-2283 Open Thu-Mon 12-5:30 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos Lafond Vineyard 1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 202-257-2171 805-688-8002 Open daily 10-5 Crawford Family Wines 6855 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-7921 Tre Anelli Open Fri-Sun 12-5, weekdays by appointment Open daily 11-5 ★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY 92 Second St, Stes G & H, Buellton; 805-698-3889 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-3000 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 D’Alfonso Curran Verdad & Ethan 1509 East Chesnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-291-6643 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 La Vie Vnyds 4457 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc; 805-739-WINE 2963-B Grand Ave (at Qupé Wines), Los Olivos Open Fri-Sun 11-5 D’Vine 805-686-4200 308 No 9th Street, Ste D, Lompoc; 805-291-2111 Open Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11 Zinke Wine Co. Longoria Wines 107 Ocean Ave, Lompoc; 805-735-8771 Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-4:30 Dierberg Estate/Star Lane 2366 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-9718 415 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc Open daily 11-5 866-759-4637 1280 Drum Canyon Road, Lompoc; 866-652-8430 LOMPOC/BUELLTON WINERIES ★ LORING WINE COMPANY De Su Propia Alma Rosa Open Thu-Mon 10-4:45 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-4 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-691-1300 1591 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-691-9395 805-345-9355 Lutum Wines Ampelos Cellars Open by appointment only Fiddlehead Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-5 300 N. 12th St. Unit 1-C, Lompoc; 805-345-6544 Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 312 No 9th St, Lompoc; 805-736-9957 1597 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-742-0204 Melville Vineyard Arcadian Winery Open daily 11-4 Flying Goat Cellars Open Thu-Fri 1-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-735-7030 Open Thu-Mon 11-4 1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 1520 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc Montemar Wines Artisan Uprising 805-736-9032 Thurs & Sun 12-5, Fri & Sat 12-7 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-735-5000 1505 E Chestnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-208-7206 ★ FOLEY ESTATES Moretti Wine Company/Taste of Sta Rita Hills Open daily 10-5 Ave Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-5 6121 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-737-6222 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 1595 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-4400 300 No 12th St. Suite 4C, Lompoc; 805-430-5685 Helix Mosby Winery Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Babcock Winery Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 140 Industrial Way; Buellton; 805-693-8864 Winter: open daily 10:30-4, Summer: daily 10:30-5 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-2415 5175 E Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-736-1455 Hitching Post Wines New Vineland/Pierdrassi Open daily from 4-9:30 Bratcher Winery Open Fri-Sun 12-5 406 East Hwy 246 (Hitching Post Restaurant), Buellton Open Fri-Sun 11-5 1501 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-736-6784 805-688-0676 1515-B E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 Pali Wine Co. Holus Bolus / Black Sheep Finds Brewer-Clifton Open Sat-Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu or by appointment Open Fri-Sun 11-4 Open Sat-Sun 12-5 and by appointment • 1036 West Aviation Drive, Lompoc; 805-736-7200 329 No F Street, Lompoc; 805-735-9184 1500 E. Chestnut Ct., Lompoc; 805-637-1005 Open Thu-Sun 11-6, Fri & Sat 12-7, Mon 11-2 • 1501 East Chestnut Court, Ste. C, Lompoc 805-735-2354 Palmina Open Thu-Sat 11-5, Sun-Mon 11-4 1520 E Chestnut Court, Lompoc; 805-735-2030
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Piedrasassi Wine & Bread Open by appointment only 1501-1503 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 805-736-6784 Point Concepción Wines Open by appointment only 1601 W Central Ave, Lompoc; 805-588-1545 Samsara Open Fri-Sun 12-5 1500 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 805-331-2292 Sanford Winery Open Sun-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sat 11-5 5010 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc; 805-735-5900 Scott Cellars Open Fri-Sun 12-5; 805-736-6161 316 North F Street, Lompoc Stolpman Vynds Open Fri-Sun 11-4 1700-B Industrial Way, Lompoc; 805-736-5000 Standing Sun Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment 92 2nd Street, Ste D, Buellton; 805-691-9413 Sweeny Canyon Open by appointment only Buellton; 805-688-2415 Terravant Open daily 11-9 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-686-4742 Taste of Sta. Rita Hills Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1505 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-8774 Thorne Wines Open daily 11-9 (at Terravant The Winery Restaurant) 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-693-1483 Transcendence Open Fri-Sun 12-5ish 313 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-455-9589 Turiya Wines Open by appointment only 313 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-478-7016 Tyler Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-4 300 North 12th Street, Unit 4A, Lompoc; 805-741-7281
★ ZOTOVICH Open daily 11-5 300 North 12th Street, Suite 4B, Lompoc 805-736-1600
SOLVANG WINERIES Baehner-Fournier Vineyard Open Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 1539-C Mission Drive (at Wandering Dog), Solvang 805-688-7118 Blackjack Ranch Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2205 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-455-1412
Buttonwood Winery Open daily 11-5 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-3032 Cali Love Wine Mon 11-7, Tue-Thu 12-7, Fri 12-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 1651 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1678
★ CARIVINTAS WINERY Open Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7 476 First Street, Solvang; Dog & Kid Friendly 805-693-4331
★ CASA CASSARA
Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 1607 Mission Drive Suite, 112, Solvang; 805-688-8691 Dascomb Cellars Open daily 12-7 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Suite C, Solvang 805-691-9175 Good Life Open Sun-Thu 12-8, Fri-Sat 12-10 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-7111 Harrison-Clarke Open by appointment only 2825 Tapadero Road, Solvang; 805-686-0850
★ LINCOURT VINEYARDS Open daily 10-5 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-8554 ★ LIONS PEAK VINEYARD Open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 11-8 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-5466 Lucas & Lewellen Open daily 11-6 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9336 Lucky Dogg Winery Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 1607 Mission Dr, Suite 102, Solvang; Dog & kid friendly 805-691-9774
Presidio Vineyard Open daily 11-6 1603 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-8585 Rideau Vineyard Open daily 10:30-5 1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-0717 Royal Oaks Thu-Mon 10-5 (10-7 third Wednesay of each month) 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-693-1740 Rusack Vineyard Open daily 11-5 1819 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang; 805-688-1278 Sevtap Winery Open Sun, Mon, Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9 1576 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-9200 Shoestring Winery Open Fri-Sun 10-4 800 East Hwy 246, Solvang; 800-693-8612 Sort This Out Cellars Open Sun-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10 1636 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1717 Toccata (Mandolina) Wines Open daily 11-5:30 1665 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-5506 Viking Garden Cellars Open daily 11-9 448 Alisal Road, Suite E; Solvang; 805-688-2670 Wandering Dog Open Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri 1-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 1539 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9126
SANTA YNEZ WINERIES Bridlewood Estate Open daily 11-5 3555 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez; 805-688-9000 Carr Winery Open daily 11-6 3563 Numancia Street,#101, Santa Ynez; 805-688-5757
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Brews & Spirits
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BREWING COMPANIES 927 Beer Company – 821 Cornwall St, Cambria; 805-203-5265 Firestone Walker Brewing Co – 1400 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles; 805-225.5911
Open daily 12-7 Daily 11-6
(call ahead, may be closed for construction)
Libertine Pub – 1234 Broad St, San Luis Obispo; 805-548-2337 Little Tree Brewing – 191 S Oak Park Blvd #3, Grover Beach; 805-668-2038 Bang the Drum Brewery – 950 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-242-8372 BarrelHouse Brewing Company – 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-1128 SLO Brew – 855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo; 805-543-1843 Tap It Brewing Company – 675 Clarion Ct, San Luis Obispo; 805-545-7702 Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company – 462 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, 474-8525 DISTILLERIES Bethel Road Distillery – 1266 N Bethel Rd, Templeton; 805-610-2178 Krobar Craft Distillery – 2174 CA-46, Paso Robles; 805-467-9463 Opolo Distillery – 7110 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles; 805-238-9593 Pendray’s Distillery – 95 Booker Rd,Templeton; 805-239.2229 Re:Find Handcrafted Spirits – 2735 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-9456 Red Soles Stillhouse – 3230 Oakdale Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-9898 Wine Shine – 3064 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-286-4453
Tue-Wed 4-9, Thu 4-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun 11-8 Fri 3-10, Sat, 12-10, Sun 12-5 Mon-Thu 2-10, Fri-Sat 12-12, Sun 12-10 Mon-Thu 2-8, Fri-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-8 Opening Soon! Daily 12-8, Th-Sat 12-10 Sun-Wed 11-10, Thu-Sat 11-11 Opening soon! By appointment Sun-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5:30 Mon 11-4, Thu-Sun 11-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun opens at 1
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BREWING COMPANIES Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company – 45 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-694-2252
Mon-Thu 1-9, Fri-Sun 11-9 2446 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, 805-694-2252 Mon-Thu 1-9, Fri-Sun 11-9 137 Anacapa Street, Suite F, Santa Barbara; 805-694-2252 Sun-Thu 11-11, Fri-Sat 11-12 560 E. Betteravia Suite B, Santa Maria; 805-694-2252 Mon-Wed 11-9, Thu-Sat 11-11, Sun 10-9 Firestone Walker Brewing Company – 620 Murray Ave, Buellton; 805-697-4777 Mon-Thu 2-7, Fri-Sat 11-8 Hollister Brewing Company – 6980 Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta; 805-968-2810 Daily 11-10 Shanty Irish Brewing Co. – 241 S. Broadway St., Orcutt; 805-934-3777 Mon-Thu 11:30-11:30, Fri-Sat 11:30-2am, Sun 11:30-11 Pure Order Brewing – 41- N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara; 805-966-2881 Thu-Fri 3-7, Sat-Sun 12-7 Santa Barbara Brewing Company – 501 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-730-1040 Sun-Wed 11:30-11, Thu-Sat 11:30-2am Solvang Brewing Company – 1547 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-2337 Daily 11am-2am Telegraph Brewing – 418 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-5018 Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-7
DISTILLERIES Ascendant Spirits Inc. – 37 Industrial Way, Suite 103, Buellton; 805-691-1000 Cutlers Artisan Spirits – 137 Anacapa Suite D, Santa Barbara; 805-845-4040
Fri 4-8, Sat-Sun 1-7 Thu 1-6, Fri-Sat 1-9, Sun 1-6
VENTURA COUNTY BREWING COMPANIES Casa Agria Specialty Ales – 701 N Del Norte Blvd #310, Oxnard; 805-485-1454 Thu-Fri 5-9, Sat 2-9, Sun 12-6 Five Threads Brewing Co – 31133 Via Colinas, Westlake Village; 805-457-5990 Wed-Thu 3:20-10, Fri 3:30-11, Sat 11:30-11, Sun 1-6 Institution Ale Company – 438 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo; 805-482-3777 Tue-Thu 4-10, Fri 1-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-6 Island Brewing Company – 5049 6th St, Carpinteria; 805-745-8272 Mon-Thu 2-9, Fri 12-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9 Madewest Brewing Co. – 1744 Donlon St, Ventura; 805-947-5002 Mon-Wed 3:30-9, Thu 3:30-10, Fri 1-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-7 Poseidon Brewing Company – 5777 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; 805-477-0239 Tue-Thu 4-9, Fri 2-10, Sat 12-10, Sun 12-7 Rincon Brewery – 5065 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria; 805-684-6044 Sun-Thu 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10 Sundowner Brewery – 30961 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village; 818 706-1807 Thu-Fri 4:30-9, Sat 2-9, Sun 2-6 Surf Brewery – 4561 Market St, Ventura; 805-644-2739 Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri 1-9, Sat 12-9, Sun 12-7 Topa Topa Brewing Co. – 104 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura; 805-628-9255 Mon-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10, Sun 11-8 Twisted Oak Tavern – 30105 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills; 818-735-0091 Mon-Thu 11:30-10, Fri 11:30-1am, Sat 11-1am, Sun 11-10 DISTILLERIES Birdview Distillery – 167 N Aviador St, Ste D, Camarillo; 310-435-1930
By appointment Sat 11-5
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Central California Wines Open Wed-Sun 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 3553 Sagunto Street, Suite A, Santa Ynez 805-691-4094 Gainey Vineyard Open daily 10-5 3950 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez; 805-688-0558 Imagine Wine Open daily 11-5 3563 Numancia Street, #103, Santa Ynez 805-688-1769 Kalyra Winery Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 343 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 805-693-8864 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Open by appointment only 4000 West Oak Trail Road, Santa Ynez; 805-688-7245 Roblar Winery Open daily 11-5 3010 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez; 805-686-2603 Sunstone Open daily 11-5 125 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 800-313-9463 Vincent Vineyards Thu-Sun 11-4 2370 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 805-691-4200
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES Area 5.1 Open Mon-Thu 12-7, Fri-Sun 12-8 137 Anacapa Street, #B, Santa Barbara; 805-770-7251 Au Bon Climat Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-963-7999 Carr Winery Open Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-6 414 North Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara 805-965-7985 Cebada Vineyard & Winery Open Thu-Sun 12-6 or later 5 E. Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-451-2570 Cent’Anni Open by appointment only 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-686-8500 Conway Family Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 217-G Stearns Wharf (at Deep Sea), Santa Barbara 805-618-1185
Corks n’ Crowns Open daily 11-6 32 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8600 Cottonwood Canyon Open Fri-Mon 12-5 224 Anacapa Street, Suite 1A, Santa Barbara 805-963-1221 Deep Sea Tasting room Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 217-G Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara; 805-618-1185 Drake & Chatter WInes Open Mon-Fri 1-6, Sat-Sun 12-6 32 Anacapa Street #B/C; 805-680-4009 DV8 Cellars Open Sun-Mon, Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7 28 Anacapa Street, #C; 805-966-6601 Fox Wine Co. Open Thu-Mon 11-6 120 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara 805-699-6329 Grassini Family Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa Street, #6, Santa Barbara; 805-897-3366 Happy Canyon Vineyard Open daily 12-6 30 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-232-3549 Jaffurs Wine Cellars Open daily 11-5 819 East Montectio Street, Santa Barbara 805-962-7003 Jamie Slone Wines Open daily 12-6 23 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara 805-560-6555 Kalyra by the Sea Open Mon-Thu 12-7, Fri-Sun 12-8 212 State Street, Santa Barbara; 805-965-8606 Kunin Wines Open daily 11-7 28 Anacapa Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara 805-963-9633 Lafond Winery Open Sun-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 111 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara; 805-845-2020 Les Marchands Open Sun-Thu 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight 131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-284-0380
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Margerum Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8435 Margerum Open daily 12-6 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8435 Municipal Winemakers Open daily 11-6 28 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-931-6864 Oreana Winery Open daily 11-5 205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-962-5857 Pali Wine Company Open Mon-Thu 12-7pm, Fri 12-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 116 E. Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara; 805-560-PALI Riverbench Winery Open Mon-Sun 11-6 137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-324-4100 Sanford Winery Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7, Tue by appointment 1114 State Street, #C, Santa Barbara; 805-770-7873 Santa Barbara Winery Open daily 10-5 202 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-963-3633 Santa Barbara Wine Collective Open Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7, Sun 11-6 131 Anacapa Street, #C, Santa Barbara; 805-456-2700 Sanguis Wines Open Fri-Mon by appointment only 8 Ashley Avenue, Santa Barbara; 805-845-0920 Silver Wines Open by appointment only 724 Reddick Street, Santa Barbara; 805-963-3052 Standing Sun Open Thu-Sun 1-6 The Bodega, 16 E. De La Guerra, Santa Barbara 805-691-9413 Summerland Open daily 11-7 2330 Lillie Avenue, Summerland; 805-565-WINE The Valley Project Open Mon-Sun 12-7 116 E Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara; 805-453-6768 Vogelzang Vineyard Open by appointment only 1129 State Street, Suite 3E, Santa Barbara 805-568-0900
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VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES Aldabella Winery Open Fri 5-10, Sat 1-11, Sun 1-5 31111 Via Colinas, Westlake Village; 818-991-9463 Alma Sol Winery Open Fri 6-9, Sat 1-6, Sun 2-5 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks 818-231-2749 Back Patio Cellars Open Friday 4-7, Sat -Sun 11-5 930 Flynn Road, Camarillo; 805-388-3457 Bella Victorian Vineyard Open Wed-Thu 11:30-7, Fri-Sat 11:30-8, Sun 11:30-4 2135 East Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo; 805-383-8800 Camarillo Custom Crush Open Sat-Sun 11-5 300 South Lewis Road, Suite C, Camarillo 805-484-0597
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