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Tastings | Tours | Lunch | Weddings | Distillery | Inn With nearly 300 acres of grapes on both the east and west sides of Paso Robles, Opolo Vineyards enjoys a wide range in climate, soil and growing potential which allows Opolo to produce 20 different critically acclaimed varietals.

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CONTENTS

JANUARY, 2018 ISSUE 1

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VOLUME 12

FEATURES New!

12 | DESTINATION: SANTA BARBARA 20 | UNDERSTANDING WINE: PORT 10 | ON THE COVER: RABBLE WINE COMPANY Drink Differently—Join the Rabble 12 |

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CANTARA CELLARS In the Heart of Ventura’s Wine Country LINCOURT VINEYARDS Elegant Wines and Rural Charm PASO ROBLES ANNOUNCES EVENTS STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS ALAPAY CELARS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

REGIONS 8 | WINE COUNTRY FAVORITES 30 | WINE COUNTRY DINING Il Cortile, 31 32 |

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Lincourt Vineyards A visit to the Lincourt tasting room lends a quint and cozy atmosphere. The fully updated tasting room has three distinct tasting areas…

10 ON THE COVER Rabble Wine Company The very definition of rabble (a disorderly crowd; a mob) is the exact goal of Rabble Wine Company. With a mission to push the public to incite a riot in the world of wine...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 32 Paso Robles Wineries Map, 36-37 Avila Beach Wineries, 40 DOWNTOWN PASO We Olive

SIGNATURE VARIETALS San Luis Obispo County, 34 Santa Barbara County, 44 27 | FOUR GREAT GLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST 46 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 43 Santa Maria: Costa De Oro, 46 Los Alamos, Martian Ranch, 47 Foxen Canyon: Firestone Vineyard, 48 Los Olivos: Rancho Olivos, 49; Dragonette Cellars, 50; Los Olivos Tasting Room, 51 Buellton: Rest Relax, 52; Cholame, 53 Solvang: Casa Cassara, 54: Lions Peak Winery, 55 Lompoc: La Montagne, 56 Santa Barbara: Wine & Women, 57 58 | VENTURA COUNTY Panaro Brothers Winery, 58 64 | 65 | 69 | 71 |

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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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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

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Nestled within the pristine Avila Valley, the legendary Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa—located on over 100 wooded acres—is a destination like no other. Indulge in a spa treatment designed to enliven your senses while capturing the healing powers of nature. Feel the restorative power of Sycamore’s most defining feature: naturally heated mineral water. Dip into the unique Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, a scenic hillside hot tub, or a private guestroom tub.

1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo (805) 595-7302 | www.sycamoresprings.com

Best Gift: Fromagerie Sophie

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1129 Garden St., San Luis Obispo

3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles | (805) 238-9607 Open daily 10-6 | www.eberlewinery.com

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 Open Daily 10-5pm (805) 225-5911 | www.firestonebeer.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

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Cave Tours: Eberle Winery

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For $40 a month, Fromagerie Sophie will package, prepare and ship a perfect selection of cheeses, tasting notes and recipes to the cheesemonger on your list for three months. Sophie herself will select cheeses at the peak of ripenesss, giving the lucky recipient a cheesy smile and leaving you to enjoy the holidays stress-free.

The European-inspired cheese shop is in San Luis Obispo and ships throughout the state; shipping costs vary by location.

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.

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WINEOLOGY

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

BY LEN NAPOLITANO

How does wine get color?

How wine achieves color is dependent partly upon the grape variety, the size of the grape berry and the exposure to oxygen of the juice. But mostly, it depends on the duration of the juice-to-skin contact.

Though seldom done, it is possible to make white wine from red grapes, but red wine can only be made from red grapes. In red winemaking, colorless juice is released as red grapes are crushed and then pumped into a stainless steel tank or plastic bin. As skins break open, color pigments in the skins make contact with the juice; juice darkens and gets more intense color with longer skin contact. This skin-and-juice contact period, called maceration, or cold-soaking, could last from a few hours to a couple of weeks, depending on the wine and winemaker’s preferences.

At some point during maceration, the fermentation process may start, either by natural yeast, or through the winemaker’s manual addition of a commercially packaged, cultured yeast.

Fermentation is visibly evident from a bubbling surface of the juice caused by the release of carbon dioxide gas and heat as sugar converts to alcohol. The gas pressure inside this dense mixture of juice, grape pulp, skins, seeds and stems, called must, causes the solids to rise to the top. And the biggest contributor to color – grape skins – is trapped within this top layer of solids as the relatively clear juice stays below it – not good if you want red wine to actually be red.

To extract color, this cap of solids has to be manually pushed back into the juice, or punched down, to keep the pigment-rich skins in contact with as much juice as possible during maceration and fermentation. When fermentation takes place inside plastic bins or oak barrels that stand upright with one end open, punchdown is done manually several times a day using a long-stemmed, punch-down tool. When juice ferments inside large stainless steel tanks too large to punch down by hand, juice is instead directed from the bottom of the tank through a hose and into a pump, which sends the wine back to the top of the tank. This version of

red wine color-extraction process is called a pump-over.

Before white wine is fermented, grape juice is separated from the skins as soon as possible by immediately pressing the grapes with mechanical force to break them open and then pumping juice away from skins while it is still relatively clear. Even though the skins of white grapes are light green, yellow, or golden, they may still contribute color if left in contact with the juice. Some winemakers extend contact time to extract as much aroma as possible from white grape skins but not long enough to add too much color or increase bitterness. The juice from pressing is then sent into a stainless steel tank and mixed with yeast to start fermentation.

The pressing step is also applied to red winemaking, however it comes after fermentation finishes, when virtually all sugar is converted to alcohol. But prior to red wine pressing, an initial volume of free-run wine is allowed to gravity-flow freely from its mass of skins and solids. Typically dark purple, it may be a little cloudy, but relatively clean compared to what’s left behind.

Pressing red wine squeezes out the last amounts of wine from the leftover, skin-rich mass of solids. This dark, press wine is considered lower quality than free-run wine because of its harsher taste, but the extent to which it will be added to lighter free-run wine allows the winemaker to control the intensity of final wine color and texture.

Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body!

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RABBLE WINE COMPANY TOOTH & NAIL WINERY DRINK DIFFERENTLY—JOIN THE RABBLE! The Tooth & Nail Winery castle is a familiar landmark for travelers heading west on Highway 46 towards the seaside hamlets of Cambria and San Simeon.

Whimsical at first glance, a closer look reveals architecture reminiscent of a French chateau crossed with an industrial warehouse, lending to a modern, edgy feel, with an eclectic ambiance. One thing is certain—Tooth & Nail Winery is not your typical, cookie-cutter winery—rather, a visit draws you into the complete Rabble Wine experience of indulging in lush, full-bodied wines that engage and spark conversation. Visit and discover why the castle is the perfect home for this unconventional winery that Forbes magazine has recognized as having the coolest wine labels.

Founder Rob Murray With an agriculturist heritage, owner Rob Murray, graduated from Cal Poly – SLO and set off to grow an already impressive resume in agriculture with Dole in Hawaii and managing vineyards in Lodi. In 1997, Murray returned to the Central Coast. Throughout the years Murray and a team of investors have acquired vineyards throughout the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county wine growing region, totally over 1,000 acres. The entry into winemaking came about as each year Murray would have some of the fruit made into wine to demonstrate the quality of the vineyard. After a few years, this segued into the formation of Rabble Wine Company. In addition to the vineyard and winery ventures, Murray and his wife Nancy are also the owners of Foremost Wine Company, one of San Luis Obispo’s most recognized fine dining hot spots. Named in the “Top 100 Restaurants” by Wine Enthusiast magazine, Foremost has redefined farm-to-fork dining on the Central Coast.

Murray credits a stellar team at both the winery and restaurant in providing the ultimate experience for guests. The winery is led by President Caine

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Special Events Thompson and Jeremy Leffert, the Director of Winemaking.

Murray is excited about the addition of Thompson to the Rabble team. Known as a trailblazer in the New Zealand wine scene, Thompson is ready to take Rabble and Tooth & Nail Winery to the next level. “I like to push boundaries while keeping quality and innovation at the core of company culture—the very hallmarks of Rabble Wine Company,” Thompson said. “I will continue to develop Rabble as a winery that stirs public opinion, inspiring people to think differently about wine.”

Rabble Wine Company The very definition of rabble (a disorderly crowd; a mob) is the exact goal of Rabble Wine Company. With a mission to push the public to incite a riot in the world of wine, Rabble Wine Company is doing just that with their trending, edgy portfolio crafted by acclaimed winemaker Jeremy Leffert. The lineup features four distinct brands – Rabble, Tooth & Nail, Amor Fati and Stasis.

Rabble wines are single varietal, embracing the characteristics of the grape, place and mindset. Labels depict nature’s wrath, and include a Pinot Gris and Tempranillo. The Tooth & Nail brand features blended wines, which are bold, unconventional and unapologetic. Tooth & Nail’s “The Fiend” (90% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) recently received a 93 Score from Wine Enthusiast, known for its luscious palate. The Tooth & Nail labels are John James Audubon originals of beasts fighting “Tooth & Nail” to survive. The small lot Stasis wines originate from the maritime climate of Santa Barbara County, featuring a great minerality and complexity, with the label an original engraving

by John Boydell depicting Romeo joining Juliet in eternity. Wines include an award-winning Albarino and Pinot Noir. Amor Fati wines are the winery’s most lush wines. Translated in Latin to “The Love of One’s Fate,” Amor Fati wines are the reward of patience with nature as the wines are often harvested in late-Fall. With a line-up that includes a Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, the labels are renditions of William Blake’s “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.” If you look deep into the symmetrical label, you’ll find a naked woman embracing the hand of a mermaid and a small child, all while riding a pink dragon—drink more to see more!

>> KIM MURPHY-RODRIGUES

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Come see us at the castle for one of our raucous events!

RHONE RANGERS VARIETAL NIGHT Tuesday, January 16th; 5:30–7:30pm Tickets $25 per person, www.rhonerangers.org THE ENGLISH BEAT Saturday, January 27th; 6pm Tickets $22-25 per person, advance purchase required: www.ticketfly.com FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC, 5:30–8:30pm SUNDAY ANTI-BRUNCH, 10am–1pm Featuring wine and donuts from Twisted & Glazed Sunday Live Music; 1–4pm

Weddings & Celebrations With an idyllic setting amidst rolling hills and premium vineyards, the castle at Tooth & Nail Winery is the ultimate destination for the fairy-tale dreamers, the wine aficionados, or the couple who just want the most elegant and unique setting for their perfect day. With over 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space accommodating up to 250 guests, enjoy one of the most gorgeous event venues in Paso Robles wine country. Consider Tooth & Nail Winery for any private event or special occasion – bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and private parties!

FOREMOST 570 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 439-3410 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 5-9pm

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY / RABBLE WINE COMPANY 3090 Anderson Road Paso Robles CA 93446 (805) 369-6100 Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm Facebook: Tooth & Nail Winery Instagram: toothandnailwinery Twitter: @ToothNailWine 11

Yes wine lovers…there IS a wine country in Ventura County!

CANTARA CELLARS IN THE HEART OF

And, Cantara Cellars is located right in the heart of it, in historic Camarillo, an easy drive from Santa Barbara, greater Los Angeles and Orange County. Spend a day tasting at Cantara Cellars, which lies on the southernmost edge of The Central Coast Wine Country—you won’t be disappointed.

Mike and Chris Brown have been welcoming visitors to their comfy tasting room since 2007. Friendliness, old world quality and a lengthy family heritage are hallmarks of Cantara Cellars. Grapes are sourced from Lodi, California, where Mike’s grandparents settled in the late 1800s. When you visit Cantara, you will be hosted by Mike, Chris, or their son Jesse (fourth generation assistant winemaker and “jack of all trades”). From generation to generation, the Browns take pride in being primarily a “red wine house,” producing wines in an old world style, and aging their selection three years before bottling and release.

The current tasting menu offers five reds in addition to a unoaked Chardonnay, produced from grapes Mike’s parents grow on their Lodi vineyard. The reds are aged well aged and ready to drink, being 2012 and 2013 vintages. Pop and pour now, or lay them down to enjoy several years from now.

That’s Not All • Food items are available for purchase to compliment your tasting. Enjoy a cheese and meat platter or choose from various dips and snack items.

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• Tour the winery: Learn how wine is made; sample “in progress” wines from the barrel.

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• Check the website for benefits of being a Cantara Cellars wine club member. In addition to discounts on wine, free tastings and access to first releases, club members enjoy pick up parties, special events and much more. It’s good to belong!

Flat Fish Brewing Company Coming Soon Winemaker and brew master Mike Brown and his wife Chris are excited to announce the opening of Flat Fish Brewing Company in early of 2018! Offering six hand-crafted beers, Flat Fish Brewing Company is located in the space adjoining Cantara Cellars. Come by with your family and friends, sit down and sip some wine, or enjoy a brew with your wine loving companions. Whatever your pleasure, visit Cantara Cellars and Flat Fish Brewery, in the heart of Ventura County’s Wine Country. >> DON SONDERLING

126 Wood Road., Suite 104, Camarillo Tasting Room open Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.cantaracellars.com

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Your Best Year Yet Starts at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

30 DAYS OF YOGA FOR $30

RESTAURANT MONTH

Sign up anytime in January and receive 30 days of transformative Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi. Classes are held in the beautiful Yoga Dome and led by our highly trained and respected instructors.

Celebrate the Central Coast’s Restaurant Month at Gardens of Avila Restaurant.

During January, enjoy three-courses for $30 or four-courses for $40. Wine pairing $15. Free corkage on one bottle, per table, of SLO County Wine.

Winemaker Dinner with Mike Sinor Experience a truly special night of collaboration between renowned winemaker Mike Sinor, of Sinor-LaVallee Winery, and Garden’s Executive Chef Tommy Noel. Indulge in a fabulous four-course dinner, with wines perfectly paired for each course. Mike will speak about the fascinating vinicultural journey of his wines.

THE GARDEN’S OF AVILA RESTAURANT Thursday, February 1 | 6:00 pm | $95 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity Reservations: lauren@smsr.com or 805.540.3638

805.595.7302 SycamoreSprings.com 1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo

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TOP TEN

WHAT NOT TO MISS

SANTA BARBARA WINERY Tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara, patio area.

OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA Church, cemetery, garden.

Nine-room museum includes Chumash artifacts.

RONALD REAGAN’S RANCHO DEL CIELO 688-acres, Lake Lucky, historic ranch home GRANADA THEATRE A century-old local landmark featuring live and cinematic performances.

SANTA BARBARA ZOO Ranked one of the nation’s best small zoos.

STEARNS WHARF Take a stroll down the pier for views, restaurants and shops.

EL PASEO COURTYARD A treasure hidden between the shops and restaurants downtown.

CARRIAGE & WESTERN ART MUSEUM Historic horse-drawn vehicles, saddles and western memorabilia – step back in time.

URBAN WINE TRAIL Taste some of the finest wines produced in Santa Barbara County, all within blocks of downtown SANTA BARBARA TROLLEY CO. Use the hop-on/hop-off option to get the most of your sightseeing in Santa Barbara!

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SANTA BARBARA

BY SURUCHI MOHAN, suruchimohan.com/category/wine/wine-blog

It is not just the ocean and the mountains. The town of Santa Barbara offers visitors the serenity of nature with the bustle of city life.

Although Santa Barbara County lies in California’s Central Valley, for many in Northern California it feels like the south.

Come here for a holiday to see why this is called the American Riviera. The wide beaches, the sunny, balmy weather year round, tall palms, Spanish-style buildings, locals in flip-flops bespeak a culture at variance with that of the denizens of the north.

Perhaps it is the stunning beauty of the hills that has brought people here for millennia. The Chumash have called this home for more than 10,000 years. Then came the Spanish, establishing in 1786 the tenth Mission in the State. The Gold Rush brought in more people seeking their fortune. Today, this is a haven for artists, winemakers and the glitterati.

The town offers an array of activities from

which to choose your favorites. Visit the Channel Islands, managed by the National Park Service, although this is not a trip for the faint of heart. Snorkel, see rare flora and fauna, hike, knowing there is no water and you are on your own.

Or stay on solid ground and take the Santa Barbary trolley to get an overview of the town. Visit the County Courthouse built in the Spanish colonial revival style and completed in 1929. Make a trip to see the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the largest of its kind in the U.S. Take a jaunt to El Paseo, California’s oldest shopping center, in downtown. It’s a charming little place with fun shops in Spanish courtyards. And when you’re ready to call it a day, go to any of the fine restaurants the town has to offer. w

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LOCAL FAVORITES Stearns Wharf

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Don’t miss Santa Barbara’s most visited landmark.

Come for recreational activities and water sports, speciality shops including souvenirs, candy and ice cream as well as favorite restaurants such as Santa Barbara Shellfish Company.

Moxi

Funk Zone

A ten-to-twelve block area in an industrial area with warehouses, this is an up and coming trendy place to visit. Street art, gourmet food, wine, beer, art, music. A great hangout place if you want to move away from the chain stores. A big portion of the urban wine trail goes through here.

This museum to promote interactive learning in science for all ages opened earlier this year in downtown Santa Barbara.

Enjoy three floors of exhibits for interactive experiences in science, technology, art, math and engineering. Learn about media, light and sound. Timed tickets available.

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Santa Barbara Beach Trail For outdoor fun, try this trail that connects Shoreline Park with the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge – 4.5 miles of paved surface that allows biking, inline skating and walking. Take stairs down to the beach for a quiet walk. Picnic, barbecue areas, playing equipment for kids. Wheelchair accessible.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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Located in the Navy Reserve building. Exhibits include spectacular images on sea life, the Geology of Oil in the Santa Barbara Channel, the Chumash use of Asphaltum and the Point Conception Lighthouse. Enjoy high-tech audiovisual experience at the museum theater; visit the gift shop. Open daily, except Wednesdays.

Santa Barbara Public Market

If you’re torn between hanging out at one place and making various stops, do both at the Santa Barbara Public Market in downtown. An urban marketplace, this offers a range of food and drinks. Taste olive oil, wine, cheese; visit a beer garden or ice cream shop; grab dinner.

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www.los-agaves.com

Los Agaves If you’re craving Mexican food, try Los Agaves Restaurant. Long menu with soups, salads, many choices of mains and appetizers, daily specials.

Old Mission location, 805-682-2600 Milpas Street location, 805-564-2626

destination

dining Opal Restaurant & Bar

www.bouchonsantabarbara.com

Bouchon This restaurant offers wine country cuisine in a warm, relaxed environment. Farm fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Great cheese selection. Extensive Santa Barbara County wine list. Join the chef for a foodie stroll through the farmers market on Tuesdays, then come back for dinner.

Open daily for dinner. 805. 730-1160.

Sophisticated and elegant, yet warm, friendly and comfortable … this is a go-to dining destination for any occasion. The food is eclectic and delicious.

The bar is known for its creative craft cocktails and award-winning wine list. Opal is more than “just great food,” they strive for excellent service and an experience that “nurtures the soul.” 805-966-9676

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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

www.coldspringtavern.com

Cold Spring Tavern For a meal at a historical restaurant, try this wellpreserved stagecoach stop established in 1886. A little outside town off Highway 154, it is lamp lit in the evenings. Enjoy one of four fireplaces. Open daily for lunch and dinner; breakfast weekends 805-967-0066.

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At the Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, you can indulge your craving for seafood bought locally. Shellfish-only dishes taken and learned from fisherman and interpreted over the years. Wine, beer, soda. Does not take reservations. Dog friendly. Open daily. 805-966-6676.

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Recommended Galleries

artamo.com www.mcasantabarbara.org

ARTAMO GALLERY

Located in the downtown arts district, specializes in contemporary art; open Tuesday to Sunday.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Non-collecting, contemporary art presenter, educator in the arts; open Wednesday to Sunday.

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SANTA BARBARA ART SCENE Ever the destination for those who enjoy the outdoors surfing or breathing in the beauty of the mountains and the ocean, Santa Barbara has attracted artists in equal measure.

“It was a place for open air landscapes,” said Jeremy Tessmer, director of the Sullivan Goss Gallery that has represented the works of American artists for three decades.

That artists chose to paint what they saw can hardly be surprising, given the stunning views.

But that has changed a bit, according to Tessmer.

Although landscape is still strong, contemporary artists produce abstract work, which a few years ago would not have sold.

You can see the same trend at the 10 West Gallery, which exhibits the abstract art of nine artists a month. The Artamo Gallery occupies the same artistic space, showcasing work of artists experimenting with concepts and media. And if you like 3-D pop art, there’s Charles Fazzino.

Then there is the Arts Fund, an incubator for regional artists working hard to break into the art scene. Around for 30 years, it is now located in the Funk Zone where it displays the work of artists of all ages and identities. It offers artists a chance to exhibit but also allows curators to hone their skills.

It’s not just the visual arts that Santa Barbara offers. The opulent Granada Theatre, with its gold-toned interior offers a range of performing arts. Located in the Theatre District, this theatre is the venue for opera, symphony, ballet, and choral music, among others.

Wine Country This Santa Month:Barbara Central Coast DESTINATION:

www.sbma.net

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART

With 27,000 works of art, houses one of the largest collections on the West Coast.

Frequent new exhibits; open Tuesday to Sunday.

www.waterhousegallery.com

WATERHOUSE GALLERY

Represents some of the best-known artists on the West coast; open daily.

From the Artist: Jan Ziegler

Director of the artist-owned 10 West Gallery “Part of our culture as humans is to create art. It always has been thus, and this is never going to change. The artists at 10 West love being a part of the cultural fabric of our community.

As mostly abstract artists, they’re not making artwork that represents what they see as much as creating to express what isn’t readily apparent. Sitting the gallery, I see the joy art brings to viewers when they walk through the gallery. People are excited to explore and interact with the artists visual voices.”

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VINES that thrive Wine grapes thrive in the microclimates that define Santa Barbara County, coming in second after the ubiquitous strawberries. The county itself is home to six AVAs and additional sub-AVAs, with a range of soils and terrain. The transverse ranges create a tunnel through which flows ocean air, lowering warm daytime temperatures at night. Surprisingly, the vineyards near the ocean are more moderate despite proximity to the cold Pacific Ocean.

The climate variations allow many varieties to grow here, from the cooler climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to the greater heat-loving Syrah and Grenache.

Then there are others – whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier to Riesling, which occupies a very small amount of acreage. Among the reds, vintners go with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Sangiovese.

The wide variety of grapes allows for a range of wines, from specific varietals to blends to single vineyard. So, whether it’s a glass of Pinot Noir you want to enjoy as you wind down your day or a Rhône blend, you can get it here. Along the way, you may find others, limited only by the creativity of the winemakers.

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wineries to watch:

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or this month’s segment we decided to focus on an area within our destination, instead of a winery. The Funk Zone, which lies between State and Garden Streets in downtown Santa Barbara and Highway 101 and the beach, boasts a cluster of wine-tasting rooms.

Some are wine bars, should you feel the urge to try different wineries without moving from your comfortable couch.

Babcock Winery is part of a collective that includes Fess Parker and Brewer Clifton. You can buy sandwiches, baked goods and nonalcoholic drinks from Helena Bakery, housed in the same warehouse. Located on the Wharf, Deep Sea Winery offers great views of the Ocean with their wines. Dog friendly DV8 Cellars does Rhône varietals. Taste small lot Rhône styles at Kunin Wines.

Lafond Winery, part of Santa Barbara Winery, is the oldest in the county. At Area 5.1, go for varietals and blends. Les Marchands and Corks n’ Crowns are wine bars. Newly opened Paradise Springs is bicoastal, offering California and Virginia wines. Riverbench Vineyard & Winery offers Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and bubblies.

Funds for Thomas Fire Relief The Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation is asking the community and supporters to fund a campaign which will contribute aid to local agencies working to provide relief to the thousands who have been displaced due to the Thomas fire. The Thomas fire, which has impacted residents in both Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, is one of the largest fires in modern California history. “Just a few months ago we came together to raise funds in support of our neighbors affected by wildfires in Northern California and now here we are faced with the same crisis in our own community,” said Sanford winemaker and president of the Vintners Foundation, Steve Fennell. “In response to the many inquiries we have received from our supporters wishing to help, we have set up a wildfire relief campaign.”

“We are so grateful for the generosity of donors that made the Northern California relief effort a success and we hope to be able to provide the same level of support locally,” continued Mr. Fennell. Contributions to the Vintners Foundation Wildfire Relief Campaign can be made at www.sbvf.org/wildfire-relief-campaign.html.

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WINES that impress

From the mouths of Concierge’s Fran Clow

Executive Office and Membership Relations of the Santa Barbara Vintners

Turiya Wines 2012 DARK AND DREAMY This garnet-colored, mediumbodied wine with smooth tannins is a delight on its own or with food.

Spicy, but delicate aroma; dark berry, black pepper, savory. Pair with truffle, goat cheese with fig jam, pasta with Italian sausage, mushroom sauce.

Kitá Wines 2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Kitá Wines’s 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is garnet-colored with dark berries on the nose, medium tannins, black pepper, savory herbs, spice, with a hint of green pepper. Goes with a range of foods. Try a hard Spanish cheese, such as idiazabal, or washed rind cheese, herbed lamb, unsalted nuts.

Santa Barbara County, known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, is a premier winegrowing region with numerous varietals and nine wine trails. It has different communities – Solvang; Los Olivos, a wine destination; Los Alamos, a rustic Western town; Lompoc, art murals; La Purisima, missions.

Visit Jalama Beach, fine hotels and restaurants, Flying Flags RV Resort and Campgrounds, Lake Cachuma campgrounds.

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Lucas & Lewellen 2014 PINOT NOIR The estate 2014 Pinot Noir from Lucas & Lewellen is fresh, versatile.

Ruby colored, with blueberry on the nose, a pleasing ripeness on the palate … chocolate, toast, mocha notes. This wine pairs as well with smoked salmon as with heavier meats. Good with a range of cheese, walnuts and mushroom crostini.

Nagy Wines 2016 GEWÜRTZTRAMINER The off-dry, gold colored 2016 Gewürtztraminer from Nagy Wines – the winemaker’s first vintage – is wonderfully aromatic with pear and stone fruit on the nose. On the palate, it strikes a fine balance between tart and ripe; notes of baked bread. It pairs well with Asian food, raclette, comté, gruyère cheese.

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MONTECITO For a little peak into the lives of the rich and famous – Hollywood celebrities, technonerds, and sundry others, drive down to Montecito. It is an enclave for the wealthiest, brightest stars in Santa Barbara County.

Montecito lies in an unincorporated part of Santa Barbara, with a population of roughly 9,000 in an area a tad over nine miles.

Here you will find long, smooth and white beaches where you can walk, although they sometimes do draw in the crowds. Butterfly Beach across from the Four Seasons Hotel is one such. Dolphins and sea lions swim in the same waters as you. Keep an eye on the tide.

Visit Casa del Herrero for a journey to the 1920s, but make sure to make reservations in advance. Or eat at Tydes restaurant on the ocean front. You will find hiking trails of all intensities around Montecito.

There’s also Lotusland, with many different gardens – fern, succulent, water, Japanese, Australian. A lovely place to enjoy serenity after a hectic day.

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– Getting to Know –

PORT WINES

The turn of the 20th century saw California Port-style wine as a best selling sweet wine and it continues to be a most popular dessert wine.

— BY STEPHANIE CULEN —

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he turn of the 20th century saw California Port wine as a best selling sweet wine and it continues to be a most popular dessert wine. Though it is typically a dessert wine, Port can also be vinified in dry, semi-dry and white varieties.

The word “Port” is not an abbreviation of Portugal but named after the port town of Oporto where the wines are exported. Other recognizable terms for Port wine include Vinho do Porto, Porto and Oporto. Similar to the governing laws and production of Champagne and sparkling wines, Port wine technically come from the Douro Valley in Portugal and is highly regulated by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do

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Porto where the wine must be produced, labeled and marketed according to a long list of strict rules. For many years, however, winemakers didn’t recognize the terms set forth by Portugal and there were no legal ramifications to using “Port” to refer to wines made in the same style. That changed in 2006 in the United States with a trade agreement, but producers who had historically been using the labels were grandfathered and therefore there are Port-style wines made in California, as well as many other areas in the world, and are still referred to as Port.

Port is special in several ways with a unique history. In the late seventeenth century, war with France deprived English

wine lovers of French wine giving popularity to Portuguese wine. Port was more rough in style than the beloved French wine and in the early eighteenth century Portuguese winemakers discovered a way to create a smoother, richer wine that would appeal to the British palates. They found that by adding a neutral grape spirit known as aguardente, which is something like a brandy, the fermentation process was slowed and eventually stopped. This addition of the higher alcohol spirit allowed for a smoother and more powerful sweet wine to evolve.

This sweet Port wine became a favorite among the English elite and royalty and the continued interest of the English Port trade is evident in the names of many brands including Cockburn, Dow and Taylor.

There are over a hundred varieties of grapes that can be used for Port production but only five are mainly cultivated in Portugal. These are Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. California Port-style wine is also produced from many different grapes. The most common include Carignane, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. Conforming to the American palate, California Ports are generally more sweet, rich, heavy-bodied and fruitier than the red Port wines of Portgual.

Port wine grapes are generally characterized by their small, dense fruit with concentrated and long-lasting flavors that are also suitable for long aging.

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Recommended Port & Dessert Wines PASOPORT WINE COMPANY Violeta Portuguese-Style Dessert Wine

OPOLO VINEYARDS Tryst Tryst is a Port-style fortified wine created by following the finest traditions of Portugal. The wine is aged in oak barrels with previous vintages blended with newer vintages as it ages in the Solera style for added complexity.

Complex aromas of tobacco and tea leaf with dark cherry and crushed blackberry dominate. Rich slinky tannins and a richly broad complex mouthfeel saturate the tongue. Dense and complex … a perfect wine to enjoy after dinner with a flourless chocolate torte or perhaps a fine cigar.

Produced exclusively from traditional Portuguese varietals such as Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cão, Tinto Roriz and Souzão, this Port wine pays homage to the famous Ports of the Douro Valley in Portugal. PasoPort uses its own fortification brandy craft-distilled in its 500 liter Holstein still. Lastly, the Port wine rests in casks for 24 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered, like a traditional Vintage Port wine.

(805) 239-2229 | www.pasoportwine.com

(805) 238-9593 | www.opolo.com

ANDRETTI WINERY Montona 2009 Vino Fortissimo

NOBLE COMPANION 10 YEAR TAWNY Napa Valley

(It’s no longer legal to use the word “Port” in wine made in the U.S. with a few exceptions that are grandfathered in)

Prager’s Noble Companion is a blend of 87% Touriga, 2% Tinta Roriz and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, from three vintages.

Barrel aged for more than ten years, this Tawny is light amber colored with aromas of orange marmalade, vanilla and caramel. Extensive barrel aging contributes to the flavors of plum and figs, with hints of chocolate and caramel.

This 2009 Vino Fortissimo Zinfandel is made from grapes of a single vineyard and bottled after three years in oak. Decadent aromas of dark, ripe berries, chocolate, rich spices, hints of crème brulee and toasted hazelnuts are immediately evident in the nose. On the palate there is a warm richness from entry to a lingering finish, with a very appropriate Port-like sugar, acid, alcohol balance.

(707) 259-6777 | andrettiwinery.com

(707) 963-PORT | pragerport.com

ANDRETTI WINERY Montona 2014 Moscato This wine has a great intensity of aromas that include honeyed apricots, ripe peaches, saffron, orange blossoms and gardenias. The flavors compliment the nose with rich hints of exotic fruits, flowers and spice. This beautiful balance of aromas and flavors is followed by a lingering finish with hints of candied citrus.

(707) 259-6777 | andrettiwinery.com

SONOMA PORTWORKS ARIS Petite Sirah Port, 2012 This tasting room favorite is crafted from sustainable grown Petite Sirah grapes—crushed by foot, aged five years in neutral oak barrels, fortified using a barrel-aged spirit, and bottled and labeled by hand.

“A fortified gem that offers a perfect mixture of power, elegance, and finesse in every sip.” 93 points – Christopher Sawyer, “Sommelier to the Stars”

(707) 769-5203 | portworks.com

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swirl, sniff, sip, savor How to identify wine in the glass There are several styles of Port wine ranging in sweetness levels and there are two main distinctions of Port wine, bottle-aged and barrel-aged Port. In general, there are two primary kinds of Port to be familiar with on the menu. One is Ruby Port which is more red in color and is slightly less sweet. The other is Tawny Port which has a more caramel color and tends to be more sweet.

Ruby Port is the least expensive of the Port wines available.

Typically aged for about two years, they are meant to drink as soon as they’re bottled. They show a simple, youthful character of ripe red and blackberry with sweet notes of plum and dates. You may also come across Late-Bottled Vintage Port (LBV) which is a single-vintage Ruby Port that ages for up to six years in the barrel before being released. Drier fruit flavors will come through a LBV Port, particularly prunes and raisins alongside black currants with a jammier note and chocolate. Finally, there is Vintage Port which is the best quality grapes selected from one vintage year and these are designed for bottle-aging. A Vintage Port will be more full-bodied and notably sweet with more concentration of black fruit flavors like blackberry, black cherry and warm baking spices.

Tawny Ports are rich and smooth with more oxidized flavors due to their age in oak. Tawny Ports will be aged for a minimum of seven years in barrel and will show golden or brown due to the aging. The wine is typically more nutty and caramelized with notes of buttered toffee and vanilla alongside blackberry, cherry, dried orange and mocha. Most Tawny Ports also have an age distinction of 10, 20, 30 or more years indicating the average year of the grapes in the bottle.

What’s in a glass Would wine in any other glass smell as sweet?

When serving Port as a dessert or after-dinner lounging wine, a specialty Port wine glass can be used. This is a smaller flute style wine glass used to direct the wine to the back of the mouth so the sweetness doesn’t overwhelm the palate.

Port is typically served at cellar temperature of about 55-68 degrees in smaller 3-4 ounce pours to account for it’s higher alcohol content.

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how to pair like a pro The holiday season is filled with visions of sugar and spice and everything nice and a delicious glass of Port wine with a slice of pecan pie sitting by a toasty fireplace will warm anybody’s heart.

Ports are excellent choices with fruit, mocha and dark or bittersweet chocolate desserts.

Keep in mind that a basic rule of thumb is to pair a dessert wine that is sweeter than the dessert being offered. The youth and vibrancy of Ruby Port with its red berry and black cherry flavors lends itself to go well with similar fruit-style desserts like sour cherry pie and berry-based desserts. Ruby Port also pairs well with deep, rich chocolate desserts and a handful of aged cheeses, especially blue cheeses. Tawny Port, on the other hand, has a nutty, caramel nuance to its character and pairs well with aged Cheddar cheese, dried fruits like apricots and anything nut-based like walnuts, salted almond cake or caramel covered cheesecake. A Tawny Port can also pull out the best qualities in a crème brûlée, German chocolate cake and nut-crusted apple pie.

The different styles of Port can also pair with other savory dishes on the holiday menu, too. The berry fruitiness and lifted acidity of Ruby Ports make them a delicious pairing for roasted meats and game, pungent aged cheeses and charcuterie. Both Ruby and Tawny Port pair perfectly with duck breast or duck confit and any dish that features fruits and nuts like a mincemeat pie served with fruit relishes and chutneys. The wood and caramel structure of Tawny Port mirrors the smoked crust of meats like pork shoulder or smoked leg of lamb. And, White Port is a nice addition to pair with lighter poultry options and grilled fish dishes.

Another option for younger Port is to use the wine as the base for festive holiday cocktails. Port wine cocktails are a bit more foodfriendly than spirt-based cocktails and can dance effortlessly from aperitif to dining table mixing with reception cheeses and nuts to dinner with ease and grace.

As an aside and a fun note of legacy, tradition in the United Kingdom calls for Port wine being served at a formal dinner to be passed to the “port”, which is also the left side flank of a ship. It is also customary for the bottle or decanter not to touch the table on its way around each guest.

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Mocha Pot de Crème (Serves 8)

Ingredients 1¾ cup whole milk 1¼ cup heavy cream 8 ounces chocolate chips ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 6 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ½ each vanilla beans ¼ cinnamon sticks ¼ cup decaf coffee

Preparation In a sauce pan on medium heat, scald milk, heavy cream, vanilla beans and cinnamon stick for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, then add coffee, chocolate and vanilla extract, let melt together.

Steep for 5 minutes and strain. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together.

Slowly add the cream liquid into egg mixture.

Strain and cool. Evenly pour mixture into 8 individual 4-ounce ramekins.

Bake at 300°F for 50-70 minutes or until slightly set.

Recipe created by Executive Chef Bryan Jones St. Francis Vineyards & Winery

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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HIDDEN HARMONY SET AMIDST TWENTY PASTORAL ACRES,

the Allegretto Vineyard Resort is a world unto itself offering guests an exceptionally joyful wine country experience. The Mediterranean-inspired refuge is a haven of European charm featuring 171 spacious guestrooms and suites, luxury boutique Spa Allegretto, and the culinary creations of Cello Ristorante & Bar, the resort’s full-service restaurant. AllegrettoResort.com

805-369-2500

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THE Place Where You Go…..

Paso Robles is known for its award winning wines and wineries set among rolling hills and pastoral settings. It’s known for gourmet restaurants, most within easy walking distance of The Park. It’s known for boutique lodgings and inns, and as a destination for the oenophile and gourmet; and ONE destination that is a must, is We Olive, known as THE place where you go for olive oils, vinegars, tapenades, mustards, pestos, olives and just SO much more! Paso Robles is known for friendliness, and from the moment you walk into We Olive, being greeted by Jennifer, the store manager, her assistant Denise or any of the staff, you feel as though you have entered your best friend’s home.

You’re Invited

Sample, Sample and: Sample Again!

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Speaking with Jennifer, she will tell you that “we consider ourselves the voice of California producers.” Seeking out small California growers for their olive oils, We Olive’s philosophy is simple: All natural, no artificial “anything,” and all olive oils must be certified by the California Olive Oil Council. Featuring the largest selection of olive oils on the Central Coast.

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Step into We Olive and be seduced by the inviting displays of gourmet additions for any meal. But, that’s not all: SAMPLE! Jennifer and her staff have attractively displayed, throughout the store, small containers of just about every EVOO, vinegar, tapenade, mustard, jam and Olives for your sampling pleasure. Your only decision will be what to take home, and trust me, it won’t be easy.

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Four Great Glasses on Central Coast Enjoy four 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.

PINOT NOIR 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.

1437 Wild Horse Winery Court Daily 11am-5pm (805) 434-2541 www.wildhorsewinery.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

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SANGIOVESE 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

NEBBIOLO RESERVA 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.

3280 Township Road, Paso Robles Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm (805) 239-9432 www.pelletiere.com

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LINCOURT VINEYARDS ELEGANT WINES AND RURAL CHARM

A bit of History Lincourt Vineyards retains the rural charm and simplicity of an earlier era. Founded in 1996 by Proprietor Bill Foley, Lincourt takes its name after Foley’s daughters, Lindsay and Courtney. Since its founding the winery has gained notoriety through producing benchmark wines from grapes grown in two estate vineyards located in the cool Sta. Rita Hills as well as the warmer Santa Ynez Valley. Lincourt is one of those rare wineries capable of producing world-class bottlings from both Bordeaux and Burgundian varieties while incorporating sustainable methods that have elevated the winery to the upper echelon of Santa Barbara County.

One of the most unique features of Lincourt is its history. Originally a dairy farm, today the old milking barn houses a state of the art winery, and their tasting room is a remodeled 1926 Sears’ Craftsmen kit home. This quaint structure today welcomes thousands of visitors annually to sip, sit and enjoy the wines and ambience of Lincourt Vineyards.

Handcrafted Wines Under the direction of Lorna Kreutz, Director of Winemaking, Lincourt utilizes small-lot fermentation and French oak barrels. The wines produced are 100% Santa Barbara County. They have estate vineyards in Santa Ynez

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and the Sta. Rita Hills, including Alamo Pintado (Sauvignon Blanc), La Cuesta (Cabernet, Merlot), and Rancho Santa Rosa (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah). The soils are maritime-based and the weather is consistently cool, creating rich silky wines thanks to ocean breezes.

Experience the Casual Graciousness of Lincourt A visit to the Lincourt tasting room lends a quint and cozy atmosphere. The fully updated tasting room has three distinct

Events at Lincourt Throughout the year, Lincourt hosts several events for Wine Club members and the general public. Stop in the Lincourt tasting room on February 10th from 1pm-4pm for a chance to try exclusive barrel samples.

tasting areas. The standard tasting flight includes five wines,

Small bites will be offered to pair with the featured wines, including the

two Chardonnays and three Pinot Noirs. Their current lineup

first vintage from the re-planted La Cuesta Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

includes the 2014 Zoula Nunn Chardonnay, which has earned 91 Points from Wine Enthusiast along with the 2014 Rancho

For up-to-date event information, visit lincourtwines.com/Events.

Santa Rosa Pinot Noir which snagged 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. As you taste through their current offerings, your tasting attendant will share with you the winery’s history, winemaking methods and sensory notes.

For an elevated experience, taste through Lincourt’s black label wines named in honor of proprietor Bill Foley’s wife, grandmother, mother, aunt and daughters. These wines showcase some of Lincourt’s best and most expressive fruit, handcrafted with each wine’s unique personality.

The tasting room is set among estate vineyards and under California pepper trees. Picnic on the patio, under the veranda, or at one of the many inviting tables spread around the area

1711 Alamo Pintado, just outside of Solvang Open daily 10am to 5pm Contact the winery directly at: www.lincourtwines.com or call (805) 688-8554

as you take in views of the estate vineyards. You can even challenge your friends to a game of corn hole as you relax and enjoy your wine.

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Wine Country Dining Preferred Restaurants

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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Il Cortile: An Epicurean Destination A visit to Paso Robles is filled with enticing ways to indulge your senses, from artisan wines to craft beer and distilled spirits. Food and wine lovers seeking to add another level to their wine country experience, are greeted with a wide range of dining options in downtown Paso Robles, from the Spanish cuisine at La Cosecha, to wine bars and bistros. Located just off the downtown square, is Il Cortile Ristorante, a contemporary Italian eatery, with a chic al fresco courtyard. A four-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Il Cortile is a pillar of the foodie haven that Paso Robles has become known for. In this paradise, dining celebrates artisan crafted wines paired with local ingredients, including organic vegetables, sustainable seafood and grass-fed meats.

It’s the small-town charm that captured the attention of restaurateur Carole MacDonal and Executive Chef Santos MacDonal.

Originally planning to open a restaurant in Los Angeles, the MacDonal’s visited the Central Coast for a quick getaway. Once the MacDonal’s saw how beautiful the area was, and after a year of discussions, they knew the knew the wine destination was the perfect location for their next restaurant venture. In 2009, Il Cortile was opened, followed by La Cosecha in 2013. “We went back and forth as to where we would open for almost a year, but really felt compelled to be here and we are so happy we did. We love it here!” stated Carole MacDonal, adding “The culinary scene has developed over the years.

Now there is so much to choose from and many great chefs! You can get most anything here now, great sushi, Asian, French, comfort food and of course our two concepts…. Italian and Latin!”

and fontina cheese or Spaghetti Bottarga, spaghetti with shrimp, clams, garlic, pepperoncini and olive oil topped with bottarga.

Award Winning Wine List The acclaimed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) at Il Cortile includes global favorites Barbarescos and Barolos from the Piedmont area in northwestern Italy, as well as local Central Coast wines ranging from an Alban Viognier to a Caliza Syrah and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Daou Vineyards. An expansive by the glass menu has a wine for everyone, including Prosecco, a Sardinia Vermentino and a Kenneth Volk Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County. Flights are available and include a Local Italian flight, Italian flight and a Rosé flight.

Il Cortile Ristorante is located at 608 12th Street in Paso Robles, call 805-226-0300. They are open Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m, Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays. >> KIM MURPHY-RODRIGUES

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Seasonally Inspired Cuisine One of Chef Santos’ favorite ingredients are truffles, with black featured most of the year and white truffles a specialty from November to January. Favored for their unique flavor, Chef Santos feels the truffles truly bring an authentic Italian flare to the dishes.

“We use them in a very traditional way in our handmade pastas and risottos and add them to a beef carpaccio for a different treatment to the traditional way to serve carpaccio. Most of these dishes are special additions to the regular menu depending on availability,” mentioned Chef. He also loves the fresh, seasonal ingredients found at the local Farmers Markets each week, from the amazing tomatoes from Peacock Farms, shelling peas, beets and berries from Bautista Farms along with sun-ripened berries from 7th Heaven Organics in Cayucos.

Signature dishes at Il Cortile include truffle dishes paired with a beautiful Nebbiolo wine, along with another favorite of Chef Santos’ - the Pork Osso Buco paired with the Halter Ranch Syrah.

The menu is diverse including a Carpaccio di agnello, featuring lamb carpaccio with piave cheese, and celery topped with truffle infused citrus, along with with a Caprese Salad. Also Agnolotti di Carne, Agnolotti with ground filet, brown butter sage sauce

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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.

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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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2018 Paso Robles Wine Country Events Announced Blendfest on the Coast, Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend and the 36th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Tickets for Paso Robles Wine Country’s marquee events are now on sale at www.pasowine.com. Blendfest on the Coast brings blended wines of Paso Robles to Cambria and San Simeon, February 9 - 11. The annual celebration of Paso’s heritage variety, Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend is scheduled for March 16 - 18, 2018. Paso Robles’ signature wine event for 36 years, the Paso Robles Wine Festival takes place on May 17 - 20, 2018. With all three events on sale at the same time, it’s a one-stop shop to plan for 2018.

Blendfest on the Coast kicks off with a winemaker dinner at Indigo Moon restaurant on Friday, February 9, showcasing Paso Robles blended wines with winemakers pouring. Saturday, February 10 features a two-session walk-around tasting within one of the most exclusive venues on the coast, the Hearst Ranch property overlooking the San Simeon bay. Each session offers limited tickets, creating an intimate tasting where everyone has an opportunity to spend time with the winery representatives. This event will have a charitable element, raising funds to benefit those impacted by the southern California fires. Blendfest continues Sunday, February 11 with a winemaker led blending seminar, letting audience members try their hand at the art, and science, of blending wines. Blendfest on the Coast is presented in conjunction with Visit Cambria, Visit San Simeon, and the California Highway 1 Discovery Route.

Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend begins on Friday, March 16 with Zinposium, a Zin-focused seminar in downtown Paso Robles at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Moderated by iconic winemaker, Wes Hagen with J.Wilkes Wines, a panel of winemakers will share some vintage stories to go with their Zinfandel and Zin blended wines. This seated tasting is guaranteed to be educational and entertaining.

In the evening, the ballroom transforms into a lounge atmosphere for Z After Party. Join up to 20 Paso wineries for a savory walk-around Zinfandel tasting, complemented by a fantastic selection of desserts and live music by the Darrell Voss Trio. This intimate tasting is sure to sell out with 80 seats for Zinposium and 175 tickets for Z After Party. Advance purchase only.

Zinfandel Weekend continues on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 with more than 100 wineries holding their own individual events throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. Visit www.pasowine.com to search by winery, activity or day to plot a course for fun.

The Paso Robles Wine Festival returns May 17 - 20, with the 36th annual celebration of everything Paso Robles wine. Wine Fest kicks-off Thursday, May 17, 2018 with Winemaker Dinners, each featuring multiple winemakers at the table with their wines paired with the cuisine of two iconic Paso Robles restaurants, Thomas Hill Organics and The Hatch. On Friday, May 18, RESERVE delights a limited gathering of wine and food lovers with Library, Reserve, White/Rosé, and Barrel Sample wines, complemented by fresh and local gourmet bites.

The following day, Saturday, May 19, begins with a Winemaker Seminar. Five winemakers sharing their vintage stories about a

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uniquely named wine that is a perfect example of the Paso Robles region. The day culminates with the Wine Festival Grand Tasting in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park. This unique outdoor tasting features 70+ wineries arranged by “regions” (Bordeaux-style, Rhône-style, Zinfandel, Burgundian-style, Italian varieties and Other Wild Wines) with wineries pouring their best. In the picnic area and gazebo, live music will provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a beautiful summer day sipping Paso Robles wines.

Back by popular demand, the 2018 Wine Festival will feature complimentary food tasting from the region’s best chefs and caterers. Visit www.pasowine.com often to see updates on who will be sampling their delicious creations. Creativity abounds with the return of a limited lineup of handpicked artisan merchants.

These entrepreneurs will offer a selection of unique local and wine country themed products.

Sunday, May 20 of Wine Festival weekend encourages people to travel beyond the Park to explore more than 100 winery events throughout the weekend including winemaker dinners, live music, barrel samples, and so much more!

Tickets – All Blendfest on the Coast, Zinposium, Z After Party, Wine Festival Winemaker Dinners, RESERVE, Wine Festival Seminar, and Wine Festival Grand Tasting Tasting tickets are now available on www.pasowine.com.

Blendfest on the Coast, February 9 - 11 Afternoon Session: 1 – 3 p.m.

Admission: $45 ($35 until January 2) Wine & cheese Sunset Session: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Admission: $65 ($55 until January 2) Wine, cheese, and passed hors-d’oeuvres (menu coming soon!)

Guests staying in Cambria and San Simeon lodging can enter each session 30 minutes early with the presentation of a room key.

Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend, March 16 - 18 Zinposium Seminar - $40 Z After Party - $40 Combo: Zinposium Seminar & Z After Party - $70 Tickets available here - https://pasowine.com/events/vintagepaso-zinfandel-weekend/ 36th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival, May 17 - 20 Winemaker Dinners – Thomas Hill Organics ($125), The Hatch ($100) Combo: Friday, RESERVE & Saturday, Grand Tasting, Early Entry - $145 ($135 until March 15) RESERVE only - $90 Saturday, Grand Tasting, Early Entry (12 p.m.) - $90 ($80 until March 15) Saturday, Grand Tasting, General Admission (1 p.m.) - $70 ($60 until March 15) Winemaker Seminar (10:30 a.m.) - $25 Designated Driver (Grand Tasting, 1 p.m.) - $25 Locals Only Ticket (1 p.m.) - $50 (until March 15) Early Bird Pricing applied to Combo, Early Entry or General Admission Tickets only, with $10 savings Early Bird Offer Expires March 15, 2018

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Pelletiere Estate – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt, Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432

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STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS POSSIBLY THE MOST UNDER-THERADAR QUALITY PINOT PRODUCER YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF­—AND NEED TO! Stephen Ross Wine Cellars is tucked away, unobtrusively, on a small street in an industrial area, just outside central San Luis Obispo. The urban winery and tasting room produces some of the most delicate, magnificent, well rated Pinot Noirs on the Central Coast. This is a destination tasting room, you aren’t going to be “just driving by” and say, “Oh…..let’s stop there.” So, if you love Pinot, and I mean really good Pinot, make this a Central Coast wine tasting destination, you will be more than pleased that you did.

The Road Less Travelled Stephen Ross Dooley took the road less travelled as he created his own label of refined, quality wines. He was born in the small town of Mankato, Minnesota (population about 30,000 back then), where his college major was biochemistry. After two years, he transferred to University of California, Davis earning a degree in enology. He started working in Napa Valley at the Louis Martini Winery in 1977 and spent the next decade there—while taking some time off working harvests Down Under. Dooley moved to California’s Central Coast in 1987 becoming winemaker and general manager for Edna Valley Vineyards.

Stephen Ross Cellars was formed in 1994, allowing Dooley to use his experience and creativity to craft what has become a well-respected, sought-after label, focusing on his passion: Pinot Noir.

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Quality, Quality, Quality There is a saying in real estate, that the three most important things to consider when purchasing a house are: Location, location, location. Likewise, in winemaking, the three most important things to consider are: Quality, quality, quality. To this end, Stephen sources fruit from the best vineyards in California, that allows him to produce wines that express terroir, weather and, of course, the grape. Fruit is sourced from premier vineyards in Edna Valley, the Santa Maria Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands and Paso Robles, in addition to Dooley’s own estate vineyard, Stone Corral Vineyard in the Edna Valley. Committed to producing wines that reflect the terroir and micro climates, the vineyards Dooley sources from are all SIP Certified* or certified organic. *To learn more about SIP (Sustainability in Practice), visit www.sipcertified.org.

Come Taste Pinot Noir — and More!

The urban location of the winery and tasting room is off the beaten track, under the radar and certainly over delivers! Paula Dooley (Stephen’s wife) will tell you that the majority of their visitors are “inquisitive, engaging and seeking a great glass of wine.” The tasting room itself is relaxed and welcoming, with several seating areas, a tasting bar and an array of colorful, local artwork exhibited on the walls. The tasting menu will always offer five wines (generally three Pinots and two other varietals), and changes monthly. You can see the winery through the glass window, and if not too crowded, don’t hesitate to ask Stephen or Paula (who are generally there), for a tour.

If you come at a time when you can sit down and talk with Stephen, he will tell you about his passion for a nuanced approach to winemaking as he shepherds remarkable fruit into exquisite wines. Dooley says: “ I see my role as winemaker as turning sunlight into wine. The best wines start in the vineyard, and I guide them to excellence.” And, indeed, he does!

The next time you are on the Central Coast, make it a point to plan a tasting at Stephen Ross Wine Cellars. >> DON SONDERLING

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Fun Fact: The top of the tasting bar was specially designed to be white, so that you can easily assess the color and clarity of each glass of wine.

Specialized “focused tastings” are available by appointment.

Check the website for details on the benefits of wine club membership.

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars moved into their current production and tasting facility in 2008.

Recent Wine Enthusiast ratings: PINOT NOIR: • 2014 Santa Lucia Highlands (93 points) • 2015 Edna Valley Estate (91 points) • 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyards (92 points) • 2014 Stone Corral Vineyard, Estate (92 points) OTHER VARIETALS: • 2015 Albarino, Jespersen Ranch, Edna Valley (90 points) • 2014 Chardonnay, Edna Valley (91 points, Editors’ Choice) • 2014 Grenache, Bee Sweet Vineyard (93 points, Editors’ Choice) If you are looking for exquisite wines, and an engaging experience without “the hoopla,” Stephen Ross Wine Cellars is for you!

STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS 178 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 www.stephenrosswine.com Thursday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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AVILA BEACH WINERIES

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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.

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Alapay Cellars WHERE WATER TURNS TO WINE Avila Beach, has been the home for Alapay Cellars since 2001.

Located just steps away from the majestic Pacific Ocean in the quaint, beachside downtown, the Alapay Cellars tasting room is a popular destination for visitors. Owners Rebecca and Scott Remmenga founded Alapay, (which translates to “Heavenly” or “World-Above” in the Chumash Native American’s Samala language), and set upon a course in crafting high quality, Frenchoak, barrel-aged wines that are approachable and food friendly.

Heavenly Wine A visit to the Alapay Tasting Room offers guests an opportunity to peruse the wide selection of whimsical wine gifts and accessories, as well as the impressive salt water aquariums behind the bar, all while enjoying a wine tasting.

Non-pretentious, with ample seating, and over a dozen wines to choose from, guests can find the perfect wine for any occasion to enjoy and spend a relaxing afternoon!

A tasting experience at Alapay leads you through the Central Coast wine growing region, where terroir tells the story of each wine, from a rich, buttery Chardonnay to the esoteric Lagrein, full of blackberry, spice and dark fruit flavors. A Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles and Reserve Zinfandel hailing from San Luis Obispo County are the perfect accompaniment for hearty dinners and can easily be followed with a nightcap of the Zinfandel Port, whose jammy flavors are perfect with a bite of your favorite dark chocolate. A new release from October is the winery’s flagship blend, Rebekah. Featuring a blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Zinfandel, the multi-layered wine is luscious, with a full-bodied flavor profile of dark and red berries and fruit, intertwined with peppery spice and notes of dried lavender. For upcoming gatherings, enjoy the delectable 2017 Late Harvest Moscato with dessert. Alapay Cellars also has a limited release Grand Cuvée Sparkling that will create a celebration of any occasion!

Wine Club With a production of 5,000 cases, all Alapay Cellar’s wines are sold exclusively through the tasting room, with priority access to Alapay Wine Club Members, who receive two shipments annually at a fixed price of $180/shipment. Wine Club members receive complimentary wine tasting, discounts on wine and merchandise purchases and invitations to special events, including the annual winemaker dinners, bay cruises and exclusive wine club pick-up parties. The winery also enjoys cruising with their club members, which include an Alapay Wine program, with big cruises scheduled yearly.

Drop by for a visit, and discover Alapay Cellars - Heavenly Wines on the Central Coast! >> KIM MURPHY-RODRIGUES

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Tasting Fee: $10, waived with bottle purchase Sunday - Thursday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Friday - Saturday 10:30 am – 7:00 pm 415 1st Street, (behind the Custom House Restaurant) Downtown Avila Beach, Ca 93424 (805) 595-2632 | www.alapaycellars.com Facebook: Alapay Gill Cellars Trip Advisor: Alapay Cellars Yelp: Alapay Cellars 41

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A Spirit and Passion for Winemaking O

n the southern end of the Central Coast appellation, lies Santa Barbara County’s historic wine growing region. The first vineyard production in these rolling coastal hills dates back to 1782, when Junipero Serra planted vines on Mission land. About a hundred years later, there was 260 acres of luscious vineyards and seventeen winemakers in Santa Barbara County. Sadly, the Prohibition Era destroyed many of these historic vineyard sites and mostly put an end to winemaking in the region—as was the case in many of the beautiful winegrowing regions across the state. With that being said, the spirit and passion for winemaking never left Santa Barbara County, and this wine growing region is alive and well today. Talented winemakers are producing outstanding and pure terroir driven wines from the five American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), planted mostly to Burgundian, Rhône and Bordeaux grape varieties.

Although the movie Sideways is said to have put San Barbara County’s wine growing region on the map in 2004, especially the Santa Maria Valley AVA, it is the high quality of the wine across the county that has continued to uphold this bountiful region’s reputation. Sprawling vineyards and gently rolling hills create a picturesque scene for visitors and locals alike, who visit the many wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars in the area. In the five AVAs, wine tasters will find a nice range of wine styles amongst the Burgundian, Rhone and Bordeaux varietals that are produced.

In the more northern region, cool climate Burgundian varietals reign, such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, due to the maritime influence. This ensures a long temperate growing season which the Burgundian varietals crave. With ample amount of sunlight, the grapes ripen very slowly—perfect for producing terroir driven wines with pure varietal characteristics. In the southern region, there is more of a diurnal shift with warmer nights and cooler days. This area sees less fog and has different soil types than what is found closer to the coast. The Bordeaux and Rhine varieties flourish in this warmer climate and the sandy soils with limestone and chalk impart a wonderfully desirable minerality in the wines.

The wineries in Santa Barbara County boast a concentration of incredibly passionate and talented winemakers; join them year round at their many events, celebrations and festivals, as well as in their tasting rooms.

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

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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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Another popular tasting experience that can be part of a tour or a Walk Around is a Barrel Tasting. Your guide takes a “wine thief,” a special siphon placed into a hole in the top of a barrel to extract tasting samples of a maturing wine. The sample allows you to taste what the wine is like in the middle of developing its full potential.

Why make an appointment?

Some wineries are so small that they need to know when you are coming so someone will be there to greet you. Others have sit-down tastings that start and end at specific times. It’s always a good idea to schedule your appointments well in advance.

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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 Martian Ranch four elements: root, leaf, flower and fruit. Together, these elements dictate what will be done in both the vineyard and the cellar and create the highest expression of harvest.

The tasting room has been open since October 2014 and currently offers a rotating list of 5 wines to taste. Wines are also available by the glass to enjoy with our house made charcuterie & cheese plate.

In addition to our Tasting Room, you can taste and purchase our wines at the Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market on Thursdays from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Featured in the New York Times, SF Chronicle and Jon Bonné’s book, “The New California Wine.” Experimental and eclectic, Martian Ranch & Vineyard is dedicated to the journey, “from sky to ground to grape to barrel to bottle and straight into your glass.”

Located at 9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos, visit the tasting room Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Martian Ranch is the creation of Massachusetts native Nan Helgeland, who found her inspiration in the vineyards and wines of Santa Barbara County. After years searching for the perfect property, she purchased this 102-acre parcel on Alisos Canyon Road in 2006, and named it Martian Ranch – the combined childhood nickname of her two sons: Martin and Ian. While attending Hancock College, Nan decided to farm the ranch Biodynamically upon the combined counseling of Peter Sischel, her East Coast neighbor and Alfredo Koch, department head of viticulture and enology at Hancock where Nan attended.

Both gentlemen farm their family vineyards Biodynamically in France and Argentina respectively.

After three years of diligence and care, Martian Ranch & Vineyard became a Demeter Certified, Estate winery in 2015 with 20 acres of vines planted to 10 different grape varietals, each perfectly suited to the Mediterranean climate of the ranch. The vineyard was planted in 2008, with the first Estate vintage in 2011.

Estate varietals are a combination of Rhone, Iberian, Beaujolais and a touch of Bordeaux. Albariño, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette, Gamay Noir, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Tempranillo —approximately 2 acres planted of each.

Martian Ranch is known for carefully farmed, vibrant and loweralcohol wines, with Eric Bolton at the helm as winemaker. Eric graduated Fresno State University as an Enology major with a minor in chemistry. He honed his skills throughout California and abroad, bringing a truly unique and diversified profile to the wines here at Martian Ranch.

Biodynamic principles, which take organic farming to the next level, strive to create a diversified and balanced ecosystem while focusing on the health and fertility of the soil Being a closed system, the ranch grows its own livestock feed and is home to four Irish Dexter cows, who’s manure is used to create healthy compost

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Foxen Canyon Firestone Vineyard A Historical Site Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first major estate winery established in this pastoral Central Coast AVA. Over the past 40 years it has evolved into one of the region’s most popular and successful producers thanks to a portfolio of wines that offer serious quality at reasonable prices.

Estate Vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley Although not a household name, the Santa Ynez Valley actually has the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara County. Prior to Prohibition, the valley had roughly 5,000 acres under vine. It took until nearly four decades after repeal for commercial viticulture to reestablish itself. Santa Ynez Valley was granted AVA (American Viticultural Area) status in 1983 and today boasts more than 7,500 acres devoted to vines.

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The combination of a long growing season and low-nutrient soils allows the estate to cultivate an astonishing range of wines. Firestone’s reds include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Pinot Noir. The whites consist of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

Firestone Tasting Room Firestone boasts one of the most popular tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County. The lovely visitors’ center has an expansive island bar backed by large picture windows that look out on the vines. For private events, Firestone has a handful of indoor and outdoor areas perfect for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, birthdays or anniversaries.

In addition to its featured and reserve tasting options, Firestone is one of the few wineries that offers a comprehensive and complimentary public tour, running daily at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. After the 30-minute in-depth tour, guests can picnic outside and view the estate vineyards, which have been planted on a series of mesas.

To make reservations or to get more information about experiences at Firestone, visit www.firestonewine.com or call (805) 688-3940. Firestone is located at 5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, just a few miles east of Highway 101 at the southern end of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.

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Los Olivos Rancho Olivos Fresh Local Olive Oil Your heart deserves some TLC, and what better way to treat it than tasting fresh locally produced extra virgin olive oil!

Surrounded by olive groves, just off Highway 154, about three minutes from downtown Los Olivos, is Rancho Olivos: The Place Where you go to Buy 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Shannon Casey, a serious “foodie” and cook, is dedicated to promoting locally grown, sustainably farmed products. With her husband, John Copeland, their blended interests led them to the Santa Ynez valley, where for the past 10 years, they have been producing 100% extra virgin olive oil, along with other farm stand produce.

This Is Not Your Store Bought Olive Oil. produce and products. You may also want to pick up Shannon’s new cookbook: Recipes from Shannon’s Kitchen. Learn to cook just about everything, with olive oil…Rancho Olivos olive oil of course!

Rancho Olivos is located at 2390 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez.

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The farm stand also sells locally gathered wonderful raw honey with the best flavors you can imagine. Organic and unfiltered, depending on the season, you may select from orange blossom, sage blossom, Santa Barbara county wild flower and alfalfa blossom.

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Fall is a great time to visit the farm. The oil pairs fantastically with fall produce, tomatoes, squash, onions, carrots, peppers, corn, and beans. And, there is no cost to sample their large variety of fresh extra virgin olive oils!

Fresh local olive oil not only tastes fabulous, but it is wonderful heart healthy fat. Consuming fresh olive oil will help lower your bad cholesterol and boost your cholesterol, by helping to keep you arteries clear of plaque. And it is also delicious!

Rancho Olivos’ farm 7 acres of Italian, Spanish and Mission olive trees. Unlike many imported olive oils, which may be diluted or have additives, Rancho Olivos’ oils are 100% pure, fresh virgin olive oil-and the test is in the taste! Currently there are 2 varietal oils and 5 flavored oils: Garlic, Meyer Lemon, Garlic-Rosemary, Meyer Lemon Basil and Jalapeno. Once you visit and taste, you will never think of olive oil in the same way again.

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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

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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 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

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The Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop Chris Benzinger, owner, tasting room attendant, and employee of The Los Olivos Tasting Room has been serving up Central Coast wines, focusing on Pinot Noir, for 30 years. Being the first independent tasting room in Los Olivos, Chris has been passionate about Pinot Noir from way before it became a “cult” varietal about 10 years ago.

A Different Concept Tasting Room Don’t expect a conventional winery tasting room. This is a wine shop that offers select tastings; and if it’s Pinot Noir you want, along with other Central Coast limited-production wines, you have come to the right place. At any given time there is upwards of 100 wines (about 85% Pinot Noir) in stock. Many of the wines Chris stocks are from wineries that don’t have tasting rooms, and with such limited production, they are extremely hard to procure. Don’t be surprised to see labels such as Saxum, Alban, Sea Smoke, Denner among the many choices. While you sip, Chris will give you a veritable education on not only Pinot Noir, but the wines, vineyards, terroir, micro climates and exceptionalism of the Santa Ynez Valley.

The tasting menu varies as does the inventory. For $10 you will taste nine individual wines from the Central Coast, most from the Santa Ynez Valley. Your tasting will end with a unique intriguing dessert wine. On my visit, Chris concluded my tasting with a Saint James Raspberry Regale – and I couldn’t wait to get home to try it over vanilla ice cream!

A Personalized Wine Club Unlike traditional club shipments that have set wines, you select your customized shipment based on quantity, frequency and price point. What you receive will depend on Chris’ current and ever changing inventory. Wine club members have described receiving club shipments is like looking forward to opening presents on Christmas morning – a wonderful surprise.

Los Olivos tasting Room can be found at 2905 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos. They are open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.thelosolivostatgingroom.com, or call (805) 6887406 for more information.

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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.

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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

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Cholame Vineyard Wines Good ideas come when you least expect them. David DuBois went on a motorcycle trip with his friend through Paso Robles one day, and he took a winding road past cattle ranches, rows of oak trees and a few vineyards. He stopped at the Parkfield Café in the Cholame Valley for lunch. This experience gave him an idea. He thought this area would be the perfect place to plant his own vineyard.

A Meaningful Name It isn’t by chance that DuBois named his vineyard Cholame (pronounced Sho-Lamb). It means the beautiful one in the Yokut language. DuBois’ memorable trip through the region had solidified his belief that this was the perfect place to grow wine grapes.

Sunday. For more information, call 805-610-1122 or visit their website at www.cholamevineyard.com. You can also find Cholame on Facebook at www. facebook.com/cholamevineyard/.

Experience in the Field With a background in horticulture, DuBois bought 75 acres of land in the relatively untouched Cholame Valley and started by planting vines on 10 of these acres. He started with Zinfandel, and soon went on to plant other varietals, including Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo.

Cholame Vineyard teamed up with Solvang local Winemaker, Andres Ibarra, who started his wine making career by learning the business from the ground up. He first worked at Brander Winery in Santa Ynez where he was involved in every aspect of the wine making process. He racked barrels, cleaned pumps, and did whatever else needed to be done.

When a chance opportunity led him to taste a Chardonnay he had harvested, he decided to begin making his own wines. He started at the Santa Ynez Winery, and then moved on to Fess Parker, where he began to receive accolades for his work. A 2003 Riesling received 14th in a worldwide competition held in Germany, a 2002 Petit Sirah received 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, and a Reserve Chardonnay was named Best in State during the 2006 California State Fair.

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Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Tempranillo, Red Blend and Zinfandel.

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When you visit Cholame’s tasting room, or shop online, you will find that you have a wide variety of wines to choose from. The wine menu includes: 2014 Summer Shade Grenache Blanc, 2013 Chardonnay, 2016 Grenache Rose, 2012 Cross Country Rhone Style Blend, 2013 Syrah, 2014 Mourvedre, 2013 Zinfandel, 2013 Bull Pen Tempranillo.

In addition to trying one of the vineyard’s fine wines, you might be interested in purchasing one of their t-shirts featuring the Cholame logo, it is a t-shirt with character. They also carry soy candles made from their recycled wine bottles. >> CATHY NEUSHUL

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Solvang/St. Ynez Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyards Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyards, located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation is a true family affair. With the first vines planted in 1986, the hilltop 35 acre estate specializing in Pinot Noir, has just added some cool climate Syrah and Grenache.

Sitting on the eastern edge of the Sta. Rita Hills at 800-foot elevation, the climate offers the perfect backdrop for award winning Pinot Noir.

Mikael Sigouin has been Casa Cassara’s winemaker for several months now and they are very excited about the new direction that he is taking them. Along with their signature Pinot Noir and some of the usual suspect like Dago Red, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, Casa Cassara will be adding some Italian varietals to our menu. For 2016 you can expect to see an Arneis, an Italian white wine, a new Sangiovese/Barbera Rose, later this year we will have Barbera, Nebbiolo and of course they are bringing back the Sangiovese that sold so well in 2013. With Mikael as the winemaker they will definitely have a Grenache. Owner, Dan Cassara said that also on the horizon are some new fortified sweet wines. “We can’t call them P*rt but they will be made using the traditional Portuguese Style and where possible the proper Portuguese varietal of grape.” Look for these new “we can’t call it P*ort” wines in the fall.

Dan Cassara’s current recommendations include the 2014 Sam’s Dago Red—blended in honor of Cassara’s Grandfather, Angelo “Sam” Cassara—made in the classic Chianti style of 15% white grape variety to 85% red grape variety, honoring the family’s Italian roots. Casa Cassara’s wine represents a dedication to their craft and heritage. Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard is located at 1607 Mission Drive in Solvang. They are open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from noon to 7:30 p.m. After Labor Day we close on Tuesdays. For more information, call the tasting room at 805-688-8691, email dan@ ccwinery.com, or visit their website at www.ccwinery.com.

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The Tasting Room is Kid and Dog Friendly 1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112, Solvang | (805) 688-8691 www.ccwinery.com

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Lions Peak Winery Make Mine Cabernet Sauvignon!

When you step inside Lions Peak’s tasting room, in downtown Solvang, it becomes apparent that there is an artist expression that is connected with Lions Peak. A collection of library Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Meritages and single varietal wines, which date back to their first commercial 1994 vintage, are on the wine racks, as well as their current releases. There is a rich history of awards to be seen from the most renowned wine competitions in California.

Lions Peak’s 45-year-old historical boutique Estate Cabernet Sauvignon hillside vineyard is located in the Paso Robles AVA and is a spectacular sight to see! When asked, Jennifer Arant the owner, sommelier and winemaker, what makes Lions Peak’s Cabernet Sauvignon so special? She said, “The old vines are loved and nurtured. There is an eco-system that exists at this hillside vineyard. We are one with nature. We have a great vineyard, and the wine tells you this story!”

LP specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet

cannot be missed with its authentic thatched roof! The interior of the tasting room is welcoming and cozy and is an artistic expression of Jennifer’s interior design background. LP offers a collection of exquisite and unique wine glasses from Murano Italy, and branded wine-related accessories.

The tasting room offers diverse selections of wine tasting options from $10 to $20. Their ultra-premium flight of awardwinning red wines which have received gold and silver medals feature our: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and two Meritages. Or if you prefer, you may select their

Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Bordeaux blends and dessert wines.

standard red or white flights or their chocolate and dessert wine

Jennifer is at the tasting room most weekends to talk about her

pairing. You are also welcomed to relax and have a glass of

wines and how the eclectic labels were designed and of how she

Cabernet Sauvignon or any of their other fine wines.

entered the world of wine.

If you are lucky, she will share her stories about the early

Visit Lions Peak Vineyards Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m and

years at Lions Peak, and offer her Southern hospitality to you by

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1659 Copenhagen Drive Suite

opening one of the library wines for you to experience the terroir

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Lompoc LaMontagne Winery Pinot with Personality A visit to LaMontagne winery in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto will stimulate your senses in many different ways! Kimberly Smith, owner and winemaker, will greet you with a huge, effusive smile, her raucous laughter, and take you step by step through her love of wine and the enticing line up of awardwinning wines she crafts for her wine loving fans. Each bottle is reflective of Kimberly’s unique “geographical” tongue, relying on her unique sense of taste and smell, to craft her wines every step of the way from vineyard to bottle.

Her success is evident by the annual succession of awards LaMontagne wines have received since the initial release in 2010. Each bottle has a personality of its own, and it’s one you are certain to enjoy and appreciate.

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shipment options to choose from, but the most unique factor is that you pick

Kimberly is not only passionate about the wine she produces, she is also a purist. Avoiding blending, she crafts only single-vineyard, singleclone wines reflecting the terroir the grape comes from. As Kimberly says, the wines are ready to bottle “when they sing.” You will experience these singing wines when you visit the tasting room. To display the character of the wine, each wine tasting experience is complemented with a small charcuterie and gourmet bread plate.

to newly released vintages, Kimberly puts on two “blow out” parties each

the wine you want in the shipment. In addition to free tastings and access year for club members, opening up her home. Each January she hosts a Paella and Pinot event, and in August is the annual Pork & Pinot event, which features a pig roast paired with award winning Pinots. Kimberly describes Pork & Pinot as “hedonism at its best.” Sign up for the wine club now so you don’t miss this upcoming happening on August 20th.

LaMontagne wines are mostly available only through the tasting room and

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wine club. Due to the small-production of these premium wines, the wine club is approaching full capacity.

Everyone entering the tasting room instantly becomes part of the family;

★ 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.

300 North 12th Street, Unit 1D, Lompoc ( 805) 736-1600 | www.zotovichcellars.com Friday – Sunday 10am-4­­pm A family owned and operated boutique winery.

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Santa Barbara Wine & Women in Santa Barbara Brooke Carhartt was on the road to earning a Ph.D. in psychology when her life took a turn. She is now co-owner with her husband, Mike, of Carhartt Vineyard & Winery in Los Olivos in Santa Barbara County.

The ranch has been in the Carhartt family since the 1950s, but Brooke and Mike planted ten acres of vineyards around 1996, a few years after they moved there. Carhartt became winemaker, learning the science and craft as she went along. It was life affirming, she said, because every day brings a new lesson – in the vineyards and the lab.

Wine is a combination of science, art, and nature. “The science of winemaking is very important because that’s the only way you can measure certain aspects of it that will allow you to know that the wine is going to be safe and stable years hence,” she said. “[But] in the grander scheme of things, it is an art form because there is so much creativity within wine.”

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Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars has been making wine since 1989. In the mid1990s she became part of the wave to create the boundaries of Santa Rita Hills by buying her own 100-acre parcel. Since 2000, she’s been making Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc with grapes she grows.

Like Carhartt, Joseph was on a different track – contemplating medical school, with her degree in microbiology and biochemistry. “I wanted something that would allow me to apply my interest in science but in a much broader sense and in something where I could be more hands-on,” she said.

Starting out with internships with some of the biggest names in Napa Valley, she went on to graduate school at UC Davis to study viticulture. At the time, she was one of three or four women out of a class of fifty. Today she stands as a small group of pioneers in Santa Barbara County.

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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!

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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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PASO ROBLES AREA

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VINA ROBLES WINERY Live Music

You are invited to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Wine, tastings and food available for purchase. 1-4pm 3700 Mill Rd, off HWY46E, Paso Robles www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 • Jan 6: Martin Paris • Jan 13: Joy Bonner & Adam Levine • Jan 20: Michael Annotti • Jan 27: Donna Lu & Matthew Kim • Feb 3: Will Breman • Feb 10: The Taproots

JANUARY 12

Two Sku BBQ Two is better than one! It’s that time again to team up with one of our neighbors, for a relaxed evening of wine, BBQ, corn hole & music. Each winery will be raiding their stashes & offering two hard-to-find wines by the glass. Join them in Tin City from 5-8pm for food, wine & fun. This is a free event. Food & wine available for purchase.

Brian Benson Cellars, Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.brianbensoncellars.com, 805-296-3838

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CASTORO CELLARS Artist Reception: Jimmy DiMino’s Unique Acrylic Creations Templeton, 11am-4pm www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE JANUARY 14

Blending Seminar Step into the shoes of Le Vigne’s Winemaker, Michael Barreto, as he teaches how to create the perfect red wine blend. Call today to learn all the details, and reserve your spot! 11am, $75, $65/members Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles www.levignewinery.com, 805-227-4000

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Wine Seminar: Taste Like a Pro Cass Winery offers the perfect educational venue to become an advanced taster & wine aficionado. Katie Bay, Certified Specialist of Wine and Level II Sommelier, guides you through a lively, sensory experience that includes analysis, discussion & tasting of wine.

By the end of the session, you too will see how discovering the nuances of wine can be simple & above all fun! 1-3pm Cass Winery, Paso Robles www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730

Live Music

D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars, Paso Robles www.danbino.com, 805-227-6800 ONGOING

Live Music

Chateau Lettau, Paso Robles www.chateaulettau.com, 805-238-6800, 7pm ★ ★LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

MISTURA Salsa Classes

Come down, dance & have fun!

Paso Robles, 805-238-3333 www.misturarestaurants.com ONGOING

Train Wreck Fridays

Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery, Templeton 5:30-8:30pm, $15, free/members www.pomarjunction.com, 805-238-9940 ★ ★JANUARY 1-31

CASTORO CELLARS Jimmy DiMino’s Unique Acrylic Creations

Take a stroll through the art gallery & take in the beautiful acrylic creations from Jimmy DiMino.

Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE ★ ★JANUARY 5-7, 12-14

VINA ROBLES WINERY Library Wine Weekend

Join us in the Vina Robles Signature Club Lounge to sip & savor hand-selected library wines from the cellar along with limited production wines. Each weekend they will be showcasing a new library selection.

Members only event. 12-5pm Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

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CASTORO CELLARS SLOFolks Presents David Jacobs-Strain & Bobby Beach SLOFolks is happy to welcome back David Jacobs-Strain & Bobby Beach. Some of you might recall this great duo out of the Pacific Northwest - the two of them enthralled the audience at Castoro Cellars some years ago on a double-bill. This time they have the entire evening & they’re looking forward to a full set from them! This is an indoor show, $20 Doors open at 6:30pm & the show starts at 7:30pm Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

EBERLE WINERY Valentine’s Dinner in the Caves Enjoy an elegant evening in the caves featuring chef Paul Corsentino, Executive Chef Ventana, Big Sur. Eberle Winery is honored to have Chef Corsentino prepare one of their most stunning dinners of the year in the famed Eberle wine caves. Bring your valentine for a night to remember! $150, $120/Cellar Club Members.

Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607

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CASTORO CELLARS Art Show Featuring Joe Schwartz Joe Schwartz, documentary photographer, was born in Brooklyn, New York in1913 & passed away, a local resident in Atascadero in 2013. The City of Atascadero’s Centennial celebration included & honored Joe Schwartz’s centenFEBRUARY 11 nial year just one month prior to his death.

Cooking Class – The Perfect Pair: Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

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Kitchen Romance and Outlaw Wine Pairing With author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns & Ranchero Cellars Winemaker Amy Butler. You will learn (and eat): Wilted Savoy Cabbage Salad with Duck Confit and Kale Chips; Wild Mushroom Risotto with Winter Herbs; Ragout of Salmon, Leeks, Potatoes and Bacon. Very special guest, Outlaw Winemaker Amy Butler, will pair & pour the 2014 Carignan, 2016 Chrome (Grenache Blanc) & 2017 Carignan Rose from her award-winning Ranchero Cellars line-up. This is a demonstration class; the fee is $110 & includes a welcome glass of Prosecco & multiple generous tastings of Ranchero Cellars wines. 4pm The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.refugiopasorobles.com

Two is better than 1! It’s that time again to team up with one of our neighbors, for a relaxed evening of wine, BBQ, corn hole & music. Each winery will be raiding their stashes & offering two hard-to-find wines by the glass.

Join them in Tin City from 5-8pm for food, wine & fun.

This is a free event. Food & wine available for purchase.

FEBRUARY 14 Brian Benson Cellars, Paso Robles, 5-8pm Valentine’s Dinner www.brianbensoncellars.com, 805-296-3838 Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Jacob JANUARY 20 ★ ★FEBRUARY 10 Lovejoy in their romantic Barrel Room featuring Cass Blind Tasting Cabernet Challenge - 2008 Reserve Cabernet accompanied by a solo OPOLO Vintage 2012 Valentine’s Dinner saxophone performance by James Gentry.

Do you have a favorite high-end Cabernet Sauvignon?

Join them for a gorgeous dinner paired with enchantCass Winery, Paso Robles, 6-9pm They’d like to try it & place it in their blind tasting ing Opolo wines & live music. You won’t want to miss www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730 among other award winning Cabernets. There is no this fun filled evening of great food, good company & ticket price to this limited seated event, just be sure ★ ★FEBRUARY 16 to bring a Cab that will place you in the winner’s circle dancing. This Valentine’s celebration will be a night you won’t forget!

6pm, $110/members, $130 CASTORO CELLARS once the bottles are unveiled. Call the tasting room for www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 A Whale Rock Reunion Show more details. 5-8pm Mark your calendars for this Whale Rock Reunion Hansen Vineyards & Winery, Templeton Show! Bear Market Riot & The Coffis Brothers are www.hansenwines.com, 805-239-8412 teaming up for a night you won’t want to miss.

JANUARY 28 Doors open at 630pm, Show starts at 7pm, $10 Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Cooking Class - Mastering Meats Series:

Beef Encounters

FEBRUARY 17 With author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns Roses & Rosé Dishes you will learn (and eat): Roasted Beef, Arugula, Paso’s favorite Rosé returns President’s Day weekend! and Tangerine Salad (top round); Standing Rib Roast, Join them in welcoming the 2017 Indie Rosé of The “No-Roast” Method; The “Perfect” Steak with Red FEBRUARY 10 Tempranillo with tastings, live music & a rose for each Valentine’s Dinner Wine-Shallot Butter (great use for leftover wine!) This guest to take with them. This is a free event. Small Enjoy a romantic, multi-course meal with the one you is a demonstration class; the fee is $115 & includes bites & wine tastings or by the glass available for loved sitting next to the fireplace in the Grand Tasting a welcome glass of Prosecco plus several generous purchase. 1-4pm room. 6-9pm tastings of Kaleidos wines. 4pm ONX Wines Tasting Room & Winery, Paso Robles Croad Vineyards, Paso Robles The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.onxwines.com, 805-434-5607 www.croadvineyards.com, 805-226-9899 www.refugiopasorobles.com

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

FEBRUARY 17

Blind Tasting Cabernet Challenge: Vintage 2012

Do you have a favorite high-end Cabernet Sauvignon?

They’d like to try it & place it in their blind tasting among other award winning Cabernets. There is no ticket price to this limited seated event, just be sure to bring a Cab that will place you in the winner’s circle once the bottles are unveiled. Call the tasting room for more details. 5-8pm Hansen Vineyards & Winery, Templeton www.hansenwines.com, 805-239-8412 FEBRUARY 17

Estate Angus BBQ

Their first burger Saturday of the 2018 year. Presidents Day Weekend they will be serving up their Estate Angus Beef Burgers with their award winning wines. A Chef Jeff Scott production. 12-3pm, $15/tasting, $13/burger Oso Libre Winery, Paso Robles www.osolibre.com, 805-238-3378 ★ ★FEBRUARY 18

BROKEN EARTH WINERY Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience

Paso Robles, 10:30am-4pm. www.rhonerangers.org

FEBRUARY 25

Wine Seminar: Ins and Outs of Mourvedre The perfect educational venue to become an advanced taster & wine aficionado. Katie Bay, Certified Specialist of Wine & Level II Sommelier, guides you through a lively, sensory experience that includes analysis, discussion & tasting of wine. By the end of the session, you too will see how discovering the nuances of wine can be simple & above all fun!

Cass Winery, Paso Robles, 1-3pm www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730

FEBRUARY 28

Cooking Class – Dos: Two Girls; Two Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc & Grenache in the Old World & in the New World With author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns & Ali Rush Carscaden of 15 Degrees C. You will learn about (and eat and drink): OLD WORLD: Sauvignon Blanc - Snow Pea Salad with Pancetta, Pecorino & Lemon Vinaigrette; NEW WORLD: Sauvignon Blanc - Thai Shrimp and Soba Noodle Soup; OLD WORLD: Grenache - Roast Quail with Fingerlings & Fava Beans; NEW WORLD: Grenache - Braised Short Rib Crostini with Cambozola & Dried Cherries. This is a demonstration class; the fee is $110 & includes generous portions of hand selected wines. 4pm The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.refugiopasorobles.com

★ ★THROUGHOUT MARCH & APRIL FEBRUARY 21

Cooking Class – The Tree of Life: Understanding and Cooking with Olive Oil

CASTORO CELLARS Art Show Featuring Maeve Croghan You may recognize her work from the label of the Late Harvest Zinfandel or the backdrop on the stage at Beaverstock! They are proud to have her work return to the newest release of both the Late Harvest Zinfandel & Orange Muscat in addition to the walls of the Events Gallery.

Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

With author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns Doug Kilgour of Grove Provisions. You will learn (and eat): Gambas al Ajillo (classic Spanish shrimp); Aiolli to Cry For; Confit: Slow-Cooking in Oil (fennel, garlic, lemon…); Greek Potato Salad with Artichokes, Olives, Capers; Anchovy Vinaigrette, Warm Flank Steak and Arugula “Board Sauce”; Sheep’s Milk Ice Cream with Olive Oil & Chocolate Salt. MARCH 2 Friday Night Live Music Special guests Stewart McLennan partner/winemaker & Michelle Kraker, partner of Golden Triangle Wines will Live music by The Martin Paris band & food by Templeton Greek Food. pair & pour several of their award-winning wines. This Pear Valley Winery, Paso Robles, 5:30-8pm is a demonstration class; the fee is $105 and includes www.pearvalley.com, 805-237-2861 a welcome glass of Prosecco and multiple generous tastings of Golden Triangle Wines. 5pm ★ ★MARCH 3 The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles CASTORO CELLARS www.refugiopasorobles.com

Live Music: Daimh

Gaelic Supergroup & unchallenged champions of straight in the eye Highland music are based around West Lochaber & the Isle of Skye. This is an indoor show. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7:30pm. $20 Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE ★ ★MARCH 3-4 FEBRUARY 25

Cooking Class – The Brunch Punch with Chef Tim Veatch

You Will Learn (and Eat): Perfect Poached Eggs; Insanely Tasty Biscuits; Homemade Gravy, Oh My!; Semolina Pancakes with Blackberry Preserves; Splatter-Free Crispy Bacon. This is a demonstration class; the fee is $110 & includes several mini brunch cocktails courtesy our friends with Yes Cocktail Co. 4pm The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.refugiopasorobles.com

CASTORO CELLARS Zoo to You Safari Weekend Templeton, 11am-3pm, $30 www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

MARCH 4

Cooking Class - Bone This: Fish Butchery (Hands-On) with Donald Loftis

MARCH 21

Cooking Class - Elegant Nibbles, Rustic Bites: Make & Take (or Stay at Home) Appetizers for the Over-Committed Cook with author/ Refugio owner Brigit Binns

Dishes learned (and eaten): Grilled Lobster with Syrah Butter; Wood-Grilled Branzino with Heirloom Tomato Fondue; California Halibut on a Bed of Wine-Braised You will learn (and eat): Truffle-scented Crab and Leeks. Donald Loftis has a passion for protein, Fennel Salad in Radicchio Cups; Green Pea Pesto in particularly fish & seafood. Currently the VP of Seafood Endive Boats with Red Caviar; Crostini with Slivered Operations for Chefs Warehouse/Ports Seafood/Del Flank Steak and Horseradish Crème Frâiche. LemMonte Meat, Donny bought San Luis Fish Market in on-Kissed Chicken Salad on Walnut Crostini; Smoked 1990 with his brother after nine years on the water Trout Mousse with Orange & Chives, in Endive Boats; Abalone (or Salmon) Ceviche on Jicama Rounds; Ahi (in the US Navy). He has since worked with Central Tuna Confit and White Bean Puree in Radicchio Cups; Coast Seafood, Facciola & Sysco as Center of the Plate Crostini with Fig Spread, Parsley Ricotta & Prosciutto; specialist, supplying excellent seafood to top-notch Smashed Avocado on Pumpernickel Crostini with Sunrestaurants throughout Central California. In 2010, Dried Tomato Jam & Black Lava Salt; Smoky Eggplant he established SloCo Seafood, which was later sold & Ginger Spread/Dip. Special guest Jackie Gleason, to Del Monte Meats. We will be joined by Pomar Junction, who will pair & pour several of their winery’s owner of Four Lanterns Winery will pair & pour several of their award-winning wines. This is a hands-on class; award-winning wines. This is a hands-on class; the the fee is $125 & includes a welcome wine &several fee is $130 & includes a welcome glass of Refugio’s generous tastings of Four Lanterns wine. 5pm own Rosé & after the hands-on (knives-on) portion The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles of the class, several generous tastings of Pomar www.refugiopasorobles.com Junction wines, as you enjoy the culinary fruits of our labors. 4pm MARCH 28 The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles Cooking Class - The Art of Artisan Pizza: www.refugiopasorobles.com MARCH 9-11

Cooking Class - Pizza and Beyond: Wood Fired Oven Weekend Master Class with author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns In this weekend class you will learn about: Fire Management: An Art, not a Science; The Basics of Wood Oven Heat: Conduction (the floor/hearth), Convection (the air circulating in the oven and Radiant (the mass of the oven/dome); Getting To Temperature; Fully Utilizing Your Fuel; Using Your Oven’s Heat; Tools and Tech I Couldn’t Do Without (and you shouldn’t have to). Friday evening: Wood oven demonstration class & dinner; Saturday: Farmers market visit followed by a hands-on pizza-intensive class & lunch in front of the oven; Sunday: Wood-oven brunch, followed by a private barrel tasting to wrap up the weekend.

The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.refugiopasorobles.com

★ ★MARCH 16

CASTORO CELLARS Zinfest Kick-Off Dinner

Hands-On with author/Refugio owner Brigit Binns

Pizzas learned (and eaten): Calamari & Chorizo with Caramelized Fennel & Manchego; Breakfast Pizza with Smoked Salmon, Capers & Whipped Cream Cheese; Caramelized Garlic with Roasted Kale & Spicy Tomato Salad; Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Pizza; The Pig and the Fig. Author of 30 cookbooks (including Williams-Sonoma’s “Pizza,” “The NEW Wine Country Cookbook: Recipes from California’s Central Coast,” and the recent Sunset Magazine title “Eating Up the West Coast”), Binns knows her pizza. Special guest Riley Hubbard, assistant winemaker of Desparada Wines will pair & pour several of her award-winning wines. This is a hands-on class; the fee is $125 & includes a welcome glass of Prosecco & several generous tastings of Desparada Wines wines. 5pm The Refugio Kitchen, Paso Robles www.refugiopasorobles.com APRIL 6

Friday Night Live Music Live music by Noah David & food by The Pairing Knife Pear Valley Winery, Paso Robles, 5:30-8pm www.pearvalley.com, 805-237-2861

Enjoy an intimate evening of food, wine & music featuring Chef Greg Ehrlick & Jessica Childress a multi-course dinner paired with Castoro Wines. Doors APRIL 26-28 open at 6pm; dinner at 7pm. $100, $90/members 2018 Hospice du Rhone Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles www.hospicedurhone.org MARCH 16-18 MAY 17-20 VINTAGE PASO: ZINFANDEL WEEKEND

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

Once a year Paso Robles toasts their heritage variety, Zinfandel. The 3-day celebration features events at more than 100 wineries, a Zin seminar & the Z After Party, pairing Zin with dessert & live jazz. You’ll find a Zin lover’s paradise in Paso Robles www.pasowine.com, 805-239-8463

Paso Robles Wine Festival

Now in its 36th year, Wine Fest is a Paso Robles tradition when wineries bring the Paso Robles region to one central location for two days of events in the Downtown Park. Venture into wine country for events at more than 100 wineries all weekend long. www.pasowine.com, 805-239-8463

★ ★MARCH 18

CASTORO CELLARS Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles All levels yoga class in a beautiful setting followed by a delicious brunch.

Templeton, $30 www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

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★ ★JUNE 3

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Jethro Tull

JANUARY 12

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Friday Marina Square Complex, Morro Bay, 5-8pm, free www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068

It was on the 2nd of February 1968 at the world-famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street that Jethro Tull first JANUARY 12 performed under that name. The group would go on to become one of the most successful & enduring bands Artist Reception Fine Art Drawing & Painting: George Asdel of their era, selling over 60 million albums worldwide Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm & entering the cultural collective consciousness along www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 the way. To celebrate this golden anniversary, Ian Anderson will present 50 years of Jethro Tull. 8pm, JANUARY 12 $60-$99. Paso Robles Artist Reception Fine Art Photography: www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 Matthew Wilbourn ★ ★JUNE 15

VINA ROBLES Live at the Amphitheatre: Jay Leno Widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business,” Leno is also a best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV & movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder & mechanic and philanthropist.

Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles, 8pm, $50-$85 www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com, 805-286-3680

avila beach

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Friday Night Winemaker Series at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

★ ★MARCH 10

ALAPAY CELLARS Winemaker Dinner Gardens of Avila Restaurant, 6-9pm, $125 Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, Avila Beach www.alapaycellars.com, 805-595-2632

★ ★ONGOING LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH

ZACA MESA WINERY AND VINEYARD Sunday Concert Series

Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068

12-3pm, Free www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339 x 308

FEBRUARY 9-11

4th Annual Blendfest on the Coast

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

pismo beach

A charitable event to benefit those impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

Paso Robles’ winemakers love to blend, mixing varieties JANUARY 8 15th Annual Black & White Ball to craft something unique & delicious. BlendFest Dress to impress! Enjoy a night of dancing, musical celebrates these rule-breaking, unconventional wines throughout the weekend on the beautiful California Coast. entertainment, lunch & refreshments.

Pismo Beach, www.classiccalifornia.com Various events & locations. Cambria & San Simeon www.pasowine.com, 805-239-8463 FEBRUARY 3

★ ★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

California Western Monarch Day

cayucos/cambria/ morro bay ONGOING

Hearst Castle Tours Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. www.hearstcastle.org, 800-444-4445 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 29

Fine Art Photography Exhibition: Matthew Wilbourn Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 29

Fine Art Drawing & Painting Exhibition: George Asdel Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 JANUARY 12-15

Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival

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 ONGOING

Live Music Enjoy live music & food truck offerings, 1:30-4:30pm Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, San Luis Obispo www.kelseywine.com, 805-595-9700 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

Plans are in place for a joyful celebration for Western Monarch Day at the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove. There will be butterfly talks & educational booths for adults, as well as art activities for children. The main attraction, however, is the ★ ★ONGOING FRIDAYS thousands of Monarchs hanging in huge clusters from COSTA DE ORO WINERY the eucalyptus & pine trees in the grove. The grove Friday Night Wine Downs at CDO! will remain open through the month of February from Wine by the glass, bottle or tap.

10am-4pm with docents providing daily talks at 11am & www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468 2pm. For more information, please contact the Visitor Information Center at 800-443-7778 or visit JANUARY 5 www.MonarchButterfly.org Friday Live Music: Kate Steinway Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria www.presquilewine.com, 805-937-8110

arroyo grande ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Ice Cream Creating — A Family Affair!

The Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a new flavor and watch it being made. www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo Grande City Hall parking lot at 214 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm www.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Every Martin Luther King weekend hundreds of birders visit Morro Bay, a Globally Important Bird Area, to see, photograph & learn more about birds. Morro Bay is ★JANUARY 28 located halfway between Los Angeles & San Francisco ★ on the Pacific Flyway. The area offers pristine beaches, STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS beautiful state parks, an excellent natural history Annual Wine Club Pick Up Party museum, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean & best Wine, music, food, conviviality - what could be better ★ ONGOING THURSDAYS of all, thousands of birds. Over 200 species are usually on a Sunday afternoon in January? Between football COSTA DE ORO WINERY sighted during the Festival weekend — 204 species in playoff weekends this year - Steve was adamant! It isn’t Music Thursdays 2014. Morro Bay too late to join & get in on the fun. San Luis Obispo Santa Maria, 5-7pm www.morrobaybirdfestival.org, 805-234-1170 www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468 www.stephenrosswine.com, 805-594-1318

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santa maria foxen canyon/los olivos

JANUARY 12

Friday Live Music: Will Breman Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria www.presquilewine.com, 805-937-8110

★ ★FEBRUARY 10

ZACA MESA WINERY Riedel Tasting Seminar Experience a hands-on demonstration by a Riedel Ambassador & discover the effect that the shape of a wine glass has on each unique varietal & how stemware translates & delivers the bouquet, taste, balance & finish of a wine to the senses. This entertaining & educational wine tasting seminar will perfectly pair each Riedel glass with a Zaca Mesa wine. After the class, you’ll receive a 3-glass Riedel Wine Tasting Set to take home. Price includes wine glass set, seminar & cheese reception. $75/members, $85 Los Olivos, www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339x320

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

santa ynez/solvang ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmer’s Market Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang.

2:30-6:30pm (summer hours) www.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Wine & Beer Walk Sample two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass and a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only $20, 3-7pm www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Wandering Dog Wine Bar Blind Tasting Thursdays Challenge your palate while having fun with friends and learning about wine. All tastings are red wine only and include 4 half glasses of wine. Tasters will match up varietals, regions, alcohol %, vintage and price points to each wine. You can make it as serious or as casual as you’d like. No reservations needed, 4-7pm www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

JANUARY 5

Solvang’s Annual Christmas Tree Burn In the fields of Old Mission Santa Inés (1760 Mission Drive); is supervised by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department as one of the largest fire safety demonstrations and community gatherings on California’s Central Coast & coordinated by the Solvang Parks & Recreation Department. Live entertainment & refreshments for purchase will be available. Area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands & ornaments must be removed) to the burn pile between January 2-5, 2018 & then join together to see this powerful spectacle ignite the New Year and herald the end of Solvang’s Julefest. 5-7pm www.SolvangUSA.com, 800-468-6765 JANUARY 5, 12, 19, 26

Wine & Wisdom Trivia Night Challenge yourself as you sip award winning Sevtap Wines!

Sevtap Tasting Room, Solvang, 7:30-9pm www.sevtapwinery.com, 805-693-9200 JANUARY 6, 20

Sips & Scents A soirée of sorts, this introduction to handcrafted perfume & cologne teaches you how to create your own custom fragrance in this 2 hour workshop. What’s included: - 15ml spray perfume, velvet satchel, brief history of perfume, scent game & prizes, detailed instruction &2 glasses of champagne. 20 seats per workshop available.

The Parlor Co, Solvang, 7-9pm, $40 www.theparlormercant.wixsite.com, 805-686-1852 JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29

Game Night Enjoy $5 drink specials with 2 featured wines, 1 beer & 1 cocktail while playing fun classics like Yahtzee, Backgammon, Chinese Checkers & Dominoes or try some new ones like Pass the Pigs & Shut the Box. A great night out for locals & people visiting Solvang during the week.

Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang, 4-8pm www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

★ ★JANUARY 13

ZACA MESA WINERY Battle of the Vessels

MARCH 21

Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk

FEBRUARY 17

Concert: Brass Roots Trio

Lompoc Concert Association will present three world-class musicians who are redefining the chamber Join Zaca Mesa’s winemakers for their first ever Battle music genre with a fusion of classical, jazz, Americana of the Vessels! Over the past couple of years, their & Latin styles. With trumpet, French horn & piano, plus winemakers have gone beyond the use of oak barrels the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor, Brass Roots Trio & introduced other vessels such as clay amphorae will dazzle you with their pyrotechnic virtuosity, artistic & concrete tanks into the wine program. These new passion & adventurous programming. additions are providing an exciting new array of First United Methodist Church, Lompoc, 7:30-9:30pm, flavors, textures & mineral expressions never before $25, $5/students experienced. Participate in an exclusive educational APRIL 18 www.exolorelompoc.com, tasting of wine from oak barrels, concrete tanks & clay Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes amphorae & decide which vessel takes the crown. a ticket to sample two wines at five participating Ticket price includes tasting seminar and catered wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo lunch. $60/members, $75 glass. The Wine & Beer Walk is every 3rd Wednesday, www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339x320, 11am-1pm from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to purchase Wine & ONGOING THURSDAYS Pali Santa Barbara Tasting Room Happy Hour JANUARY 17 Beer Walk tickets.

Enjoy $5 glasses of fresh wine from the tap Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 Pali Wine Co, Santa Barbara, 4-8pm The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes www.paliwineco.com, 805-560-7254 MAY 16 a ticket to sample two wines at five participating Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo JANUARY 28 glass & a map to guide you to a dozen crowd-pleasing The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes 7th Annual Winter Wine Classic Solvang watering holes. The Wine & Beer Walk is every a ticket to sample two wines at five participating The Fess Parker Grand Ballroom, Santa Barbara wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo 3rd Wednesday, from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to www.californiawinefestival.com, 6-9:30pm, $45-$110 glass & a map to guide you to a dozen crowd-pleasing purchase Wine & Beer Walk tickets.

Solvang watering holes. The Wine & Beer Walk is every MARCH 2-3 Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 3rd Wednesday, from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to World of Pinot Noir 2018 JANUARY 21-27 purchase Wine & Beer Walk tickets.

Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara 8th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 www.worldofpinotnoir.com, 805-489-1758 Week JUNE 20 Santa Ynez Valley &Solvang restaurants are offering Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk 3 course tasting menus for $20.18 (excluding tax, tip The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes and beverages). See website for a list of participating ★ ★ONGOING FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH a ticket to sample two wines at five participating restaurants. www.visitsyv.com wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo CANTARA CELLARS FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 glass & a map to guide you to a dozen crowd-pleasing Barrel Sample Weekend Wine & Wisdom Trivia Night Solvang watering holes. The Wine & Beer Walk is every Camarillo, cantaracellars.com, 805-484-9600 Challenge yourself as you sip award winning Sevtap 3rd Wednesday, from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to ★ ★ONGOING DAILY Wines! purchase Wine & Beer Walk tickets.

Sevtap Tasting Room, Solvang, 7:30-9pm FOUR BRIX WINERY Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 www.sevtapwinery.com, 805-693-9200 Pizza and Wine at the BrixHouse Continuing the tradition, gourmet pizza will be available FEBRUARY 3, 17 daily in the BrixHouse. Not just your plain cheese Sips & Scents pizza, which will be available. These gourmet pizzas A soirée of sorts, this introduction to handcrafted may include roasted artichokes, proscuitto, spinach, perfume & cologne teaches you how to create your specialty cheeses, even a gluten free option. Menu ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY own custom fragrance in this 2 hour workshop. What’s varies monthly, but one thing will never change – how Terravant—The Winery Restaurant included: - 15ml spray perfume, velvet satchel, brief great they taste with wine! Stop by the BrixHouse history of perfume, scent game & prizes, detailed Live Music and enjoy some pizza and wine with the BrixHeads! instruction &2 glasses of champagne. 20 seats per Buellton, 6-9pm Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com workshop available.

805-686-4742. info@avantwines.com www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006 The Parlor Co, Solvang, 7-9pm, $40 www.avantwines.com www.theparlormercant.wixsite.com, 805-686-1852 ★ ★ONGOING SUNDAYS ★ ★ONGOING SATURDAYS FOUR BRIX WINERY FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19 ZOTOVICH WINERY The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes a ticket to sample two wines at five participating wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass & a map to guide. The Wine & Beer Walk is every 3rd Wednesday, from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to purchase Wine & Beer Walk tickets.

Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144

santa barbara

VENTURA COUNTY

los alamos/lompoc/ buellton

Game Night

Enjoy $5 drink specials with 2 featured wines, 1 beer & 1 cocktail while playing fun classics like Yahtzee, Backgammon, Chinese Checkers & Dominoes or try some new ones like Pass the Pigs & Shut the Box. A great night out for locals & people visiting Solvang during the week.

Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang, 4-8pm www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

Food Truck and Entertainment

Happy Hour all day! Enjoy $5 glasses of AVA wines Zotovich Tasting Room, 11am-5pm, Lompoc www.zotovichvineyards.com, 805-736-1600

ONGOING FRIDAYS (YEAR ROUND)

Lompoc Farmers Market

Sunday Morning Yoga Wine Down in the Cellar

Join them every Sunday morning at Four Brix Winery for their Sunday Wine Down. Jessy from Ventura Pop Up Yoga will lead an hour long vinyasa flow at 11:45am. This is the perfect mid-day yoga option in an intimate setting. $10. Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com. www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006

Farmers and vendors gather every Friday afternoon in Old Town Lompoc (Corner of South I St & West Ocean ONGOING THURSDAYS Ave) to sell fresh-picked seasonal produce, fresh cut Tantalizing Thursdays FEBRUARY 21 flowers, succulents, baked goods and more. The Market $5 glasses of wine, you choose. 6-9pm Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk runs year round, rain or shine, from 2-5pm (winter Food trucks the first & third Thursdays The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes hours) and 2-6pm (Spring through Fall). 805-735-6716 Thousand Oaks, Sunland Vintage Winery. a ticket to sample two wines at five participating www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo EVERY WEDNESDAY glass & a map to guide you to a dozen crowd-pleasing Terravant – The Winery Restaurant ONGOING SECOND & LAST FRIDAYS Finally Fridays Solvang watering holes. The Wine & Beer Walk is every Industry Nights with featured Winemakers Buellton, 5pm-closing, Discounts with Industry Entertaining surprises, 6-9pm, Thousand Oaks 3rd Wednesday, from 3-7pm. Must be 21 and over to credentials.

Sunland Vintage Winery. purchase Wine & Beer Walk tickets.

Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742 www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

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PASO ROBLES AREA WINERIES Aaron Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5:30 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-369-2037 Adelaida Cellars Open daily 10-5 5805-Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8980 Alta Colina Open Thu-Sun 11-5 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-4191 AmByth Estate Open by appointment only 510 Sequoia Lane, Templeton; 805-305-9497

Barrel 27 Wine Co Open daily 11-5 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Bassetti Vineyards Open by appointment only 1191 North Green Valley Road, Cambria; 805-927-1925 Bella Luna Fri-Mon 10-5 1850 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5477

★ BIANCHI WINERY Open daily 10-5 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9922 Black Hand Cellars Open daily 11-5 ★ ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY 766 Main Street, Suite B, Cambria; 805-927-9463 Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 Bodegas Paso Robles 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita; 805-365-7045 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat to 8 729 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Anglim Open Thu-Mon 11-6 or by appointment Bon Niche Cellars 740 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-227-6813 Open by appointment only 2627 Golden Eagle Way, San Miguel; 805-286-7798 AronHill Vineyards Open daily 11-5 Booker Vineyard 3745 W. Hwy 46, Templeton; 805-434-3066 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 2640 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-7367 Arroyo Robles Open daily 11-7 BRECON ESTATE ★ 1240 Park Street, Paso Robles; 877-759-WINE Open daily 11-5 Asuncion Ridge 7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-2200 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat until 8 Brian Benson Cellars 725 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 August Ridge 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 Open Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Brochelle Vineyards 8790 E. Highway 41, Creston; 805-239-2455 Open Fri-Sun; 11-5 B & E Vineyards 2323 Tuley Court #130, Paso Robles Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 805-237-4410 ext, 1 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 Brochelle Vineyards Open daily 11-5 Barr Estate Winery 6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 805-237-4410 ext. 2 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835

★ BROKEN EARTH Open daily 10-5 5625 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-239-2562 Burbank Ranch Open Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 5685 El Pomar Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0631 ★ CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Open daily­11-5 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 805-239-0289 Caliza Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-4:30 or by appointment 2570 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1480 Caparone Winery Open daily 11-5, closed Wed 2280 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3827 Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Open daily 10-5 11240 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-9392 Cass Vineyards Open daily 11-5 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1730

★ CASTORO CELLARS Open daily 10-5:30 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-238-0725 Cayucos Cellars Open daily 11-5:30, closed Tue 131 N Ocean Avenue, Cayucos; 805-995-3036 Cellar 360 Open Fri-Sun 10-5 or by appointment 7000 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-226-7133 Cerro Prieto Open by appointment only 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd, Paso Robles 805-226-8448 Changala Winery Open Fri-Mon 11-5 3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9060 Chateau Lettau Open Thu-Mon 1-7, Fri-Sat 1-8 840 13th Street, Suite G Paso Robles; 805-238-6800 Chateau Margene Open Fri-Mon 11-5 4385 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-238-2321 Chronic Cellars Open daily 11:30-5:30 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles; 805-237-7848 Cinquain Cellars Open by appointment only 6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel 805-400-5978 Clautiere Vineyard Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles 805-237-3789 Clavo Cellars Open daily 12-5 315 South Main Street, Templeton; 805-226-0174

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Clayhouse Wines Open by appointment only 2180 W Centre Street, Shandon; 805-238-7055 Clos Solene Wines Open by appointment only 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-0478 Croad Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 11-5 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles; 805-226-9899 Cypher Winery Open daily 11-6 3750 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-237-0055 D’Anbino Cellars Open Thu-Mon 11-6 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-227-6800 Daou Vineyards Open daily 11-5 2777 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles 805-226-5460 Dark Star Cellars Open daily 10-5 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 Denner Vineyards & Winery Open by appointment only 5414 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-4287 Derby Wine Estates Open daily 11-6 525 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles; 805-238-6300 Diablo Paso Open Sun & Mon 11:30-6; Thurs 11:45-8, Fri-Sat 11:45-10 827 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-975-6185 Doce Robles Open daily 10-5:30 2023 Twelve Oaks Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4766 Domaine Degher Open by appointment only 8650 Centra Road, Paso Robles; 805-296-2562 Donati Family Vineyard Open daily 10-5 2720 Oak View Road, Templeton 805-238-0676 Donatoni Winery Open Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 3225 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0620 Dover Canyon Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-5 4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0101 Dubost Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 9988 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8463 Dunning Vineyards Estate Open Fri-Sun 11-5 1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4763 Tooth and Nail Winery Open Wed-Mon 11-6 3090 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-369-6100

★ EBERLE WINERY Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 3810 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-9607 Écluse Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-4 1520 Kiler Canyon Road; Paso Robles; 805-238-4998 Enfold Wines Open by appointment only 855 Windwood Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-2856 ★ EOS Open daily 10-5 2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles; 805-591-8050 Epoch Estate Wines Open daily 11-4 7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton; 805-237-7575

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

FS Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-6 1337 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles; 805-226-8989 Falcon Nest Winery Open daily 10-7:30 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0227 Field Recording Open daily 11-5 460 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-503-9660 First Crush Winemaking Open by appointment only 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-2772 Four Lanterns Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt 2485 West Hwy 46, Paso Robles; 949-300-5437 Four Sisters Ranch Open Thu-Sun 11-5 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel; 805-467-2417 Fratelli Perata Open Thu-Mon 10-4:30 1595 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-2809 Frolicking Frog Open Thu-Sat 12-5 739 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-466-0779 Frolicking Frog Open by appointment only 14490 San Miguel Road, Atascadero; 805-466-0779 Gelfand Vineyards Open by appointment only 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; Paso Robles 805-239-5808 Giornata Wines Open by appointment only 470 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-434-3075

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 ★ GLUNZ FAMILY Open daily 10-6 Kiamie Wine Cellars 8331 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-1400 Open daily 11-5 Graveyard Vineyards 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8333 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Kukkula 6990 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805-467-2043 Fri-Sun 11-5 GreMark Vineyards 9515 Chimney Rock Road, Templeton; 805-227-0111 Open by appointment only L’Aventure Winery 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda, Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4 or by Appt 805-237-0154 2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1588 Grey Wolf Cellars Lago Giuseppe Open daily 11-5:30 Open by appointment only 2174 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-237-0771 8345 Green Valley Road, 46W, Templeton Grizzly Republic Wines 805-237-7300 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sun to 7 Laraneta Vineyards 840 13th Street, Paso Robles; 678-372-7288­­­ Open by appointment only Halter Ranch Vineyard 2602 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5090 Open daily 11-5 Law Estate Wines 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9455 Open daily 10-4 by appointment only Hammersky Vineyards 3885 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles Open Thu-Sun 11-5 805-226-9200 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-0930 LDT Cellars Hansen Vineyard Open Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30-6, Fri-Sun 11-8 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 831 13 th Street, Paso Robles; 805-712-8883 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-239-8412 Le Cuvier Harmony Cellars Open daily 11-5 Summer 10-5:30, Winter 10-5 3333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles; 800-549-4764 3255 Harmony Valley Road, Harmony; 805-927-1625 Le Vigne Winery Hearst Ranch Sun-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 Open daily 11-5 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4000 442 SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon; 805-927-4100 Linne Calodo Hearthstone Vineyard Open by appointment only Open Thu-Mon 11-5 3030 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-0797 5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-2544 Locatelli Herman Story Wines Open Fri-Sun 1l-4 Open Thu-Sun 11-4 or by appointment 1227 Paso Robles Strett, Paso Robles; 805-237-2400 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0067

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Editor’s Favorite

WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES

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

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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

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

Rabbit Ridge Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1172 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3331 Ranchero Cellars Open Fri & Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-423-3765 Ranchita Canyon Vineyard Open Fri-Mon 11-5 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel 805-467-9448 Rangeland Wines Open by appointment only 10425 Klau Mine Road, Paso Robles; 805-674-9232 Rendarrio Vineyards Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2323 Tuley Court, Suite 110, Paso Robles; 805-610-7659

Sextant Wines Open daily 10-5 2324 Hwy 46W, Paso Robles; 805-542-0133 Shadow Run Vineyard Open Fri-Sun 10:30-5 2720 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-227-0554 Shale Oak Winery Open daily 10-5 3235 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-4800 Sharp’s Hill Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-11 835 12th Street (Poured at Vinoteca), Paso Robles 805-227-7154 Soaring Hawk Vineyards Open daily 11-5 4255 Vista Del Lago, Santa Margarita 805-365-3000 Stacked Stone Cellars Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 1525 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7872 Stanger Vineyards Open daily 11-5 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 Stanger Vineyards Open Sat-Sun 11-5 5225 Hwy 41 (at Creston Road), Creston; 805-238-4777 Starr-Ranch Winery Open by appointment only 9320 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-0144 Steinbeck Open Thu-Mon 11-5 5940 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-1854 Still Waters Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles; 805-237-9231 Summerwood Winery Open daily 10-5, Sat-Sun until 6 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1365 Tablas Creek Open daily 10-5 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1231

★ PEACHY CANYON WINERY Open daily 10-5:30 1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-239-1918 ★ RED SOLES ★ MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Open daily 11-5 Pear Valley Open Fri-Sun 11-5 3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9898 Open daily 11-5 4125 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1668 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-2861 Rio Seco Midnight Cellars Open daily 11-5 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-5:30 ★ PELLETIERE ESTATE 4295 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-8884 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8904 RiverStar Vineyards 3280 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-9432 Minassian-Young Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Penman Springs Open Thu-Mon 11-5 7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0086 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 4045 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7571 RN Estate Winery 1985 Penman Springs Drive, Paso Robles Open by appointment only Mitchella Vineyard 805-237-7959 7986 North River Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-9802 Thu-Sun 12-5 or by Appt Per Cazo Cellars 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way, Paso Robles; 805-239-8555 Robert Hall Winery Open by appointment only Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 Mondo Cellars 5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4949 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1616 Open daily 11-6 Pianetta 3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles Rockin’ R Wine Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 805-226-2925 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 829 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-226-4005 8500 Union Road, Suite C, Paso Robles; 805-835-8529 Moonstone Cellars Pipestone Open daily 11-5 Rocky Creek Cellars Open Thu-Mon 11-5 801 Main Street, Suite, Cambria; 805-927-9466 Open daily 11-5 2040 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-6385 8687 Apple Road, Templeton; 805-238-1919 Nadeau Family Vintners Pithy Little Wine Co. Rotta winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Open daily 10:30-5:30 3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-3574 1244 Pine Street, Suite B, Paso Robles; 805-546-1059 250 Winery Road, Templeton; 805-237-0510 Nicora Winery Poalillo Vineyards Roxo Port Cellars By appointment only Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Mon 11-5 2945 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-400-0039 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 4385 La Panza Road. Creston; 805-238-2321 ★ TACKITT FAMILY Niner Wine Estates Pomar Junction Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 10-5 ★ SAN ANTONIO WINERY Open daily 11-5 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel; 805-467-9490 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-239-2233 Open daily 10-6: Tasting Room, Bistro & Gift Shop 5036 South El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-238-9940 Terry Hoage 2610 Buena Vista, Paso Robles; 805-226-2600 ★ OPOLO VINEYARDS Powell Mountain Cellars Open Thu-Mon 11-4 San Marcos Creek Open daily 10-5 Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 or by appointment 870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles, 805-238-2083 Open daily 11-5 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-9593 3050 Blue Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-434-8097 7750 North Hwy 101, Paso Robles; 805-467-9260 Thacher Winery ONX Winery Proulx Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Sarzotti Winery Open Thu-Mon 10-4 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0087 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-5607 5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-2800 180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton; 805-226-2022 Tobin James Cellars Oso Libre Winery Open daily 10-6 ★ P.S. CELLARS Sculpterra Winery Open Wed-Mon 11-5 8950 Union Road, Paso Robles Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open daily 10-5 7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-3378 805-239-2204 13350 River River Rd. San Miguel; 805-610-0905 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8881 Tolo Cellars Rabbit Hole ★ PARRISH FAMILY Seven Oxen Open Thu-Mon 1-6:30, Fri-Sat 1-7:30 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 11-6, weekends open late Open Thu-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-4 1244 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-286-4692 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-286-4028 1313 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-704-0959 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-2282

TACKITT FAMILY 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel Friday-Sunday 12-5 • 805-467-9490 www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines, and just relax in our open country setting.

Bring in this ad and receive 10% off on your purchase.

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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

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Treana Winery Open Thu-Mon 10-4 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles 805-238-4112 Turley Wine Cellars Open daily 9-5 2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1030 Twilight Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-5 110 Orchard Hill Road, San Juan Bautista­­­­­­ 805-238-7143 Venteux Vineyards Open daily 10-5 1795 Las Tablas Road, Templeton­­­­­­; 805-369-0127 Via Vega Vineyard & Winery Open Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 11-2, or by Appt 2378 Adobe Road, Paso Robles; 805-423-2190 Victor Hugo Winery Open by appointment only 2850 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1128 Villicana Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-5; 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles 805-239-9456 Villa Creek Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 5995 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles 805-238-7145 Villa San-Juliette Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment 6385 Cross Canyon Road, San Miguel; 805-550-0522

★ 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 ★ VINA ROBLES Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 2050 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-4812 805-543-2399 Vines on the Marycrest Bishop’s Peak Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 10-4 Open daily 10:30-4:30 5050 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-0378 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-489-0446 Vino Vargas Center of Effort Wine Open by appointment only 10-5pm Open by appointment only 950 Indian Dune Road, San Miguel; 805-369-1440 2199 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande 805-782-9463 Vintage Cowboy Cerro Caliente Open Sat-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 10 East Pozo Road, Santa Margarita; 805-286-7172 831 A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-2842 Vista Del Rey ★ CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Open most Sundays 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10-5 7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-2138 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-9463 Waylan Wine Co. Chateau Margene Open Daily 11-5 Open daily 12-7 2963 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, 805-693-2193 845 Embarcadero, Unit G, Morro Bay Westberg Cellars 805-225-1235 Open Fri-Sun 12-3 Claiborne & Churchill 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-238-9321 Open daily 11-5 Whalebone Vineyard 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5:30 805-544-4066 8325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-9020 Clesi Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Wild Coyote Winery 1850 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo Open daily 11-5 805-286-5073 3775 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-1311

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 Open Daily 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

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

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 ★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 10:30-5:30 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos 805-696-9604 Ca’ Del GreVino Open Tue-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-7 400 East Clark Avenue, Orcutt, 805-937-6400 Cambria Estate Winery Open daily 10-5 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, 805-938-7318 Core Wine Open Mon & Wed-Sun 12-6; 145 South Gray Street, Suite 103, Orcutt; 805-937-1600 ★ COSTA DE ORO Open daily 11-6, Fri until 8 1331 South Nicholson Avenue, Santa Maria 805-937-1468 Cottonwood Canyon Open Thu-Mon 11-5, closed: Tue & Wed 3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8463 Demetria Open by appointment only 6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-686-2345 Fess Parker Open daily 10-5 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-1545 ★ FIRESTONE VINEYARD Open daily 11-5 5000 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, 805-688-3940 Foxen Vineyard Open daily 11-4 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-4251 Golden Bear Wines Open Wed-Sun 11-5 2115 South Blosser, Suite 114, Santa Maria 805-623-5956 Kenneth Volk Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30, Tue-Wed by appointment 5230 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria; 805-938-7896 Koehler Open daily 10-5 5360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-693-8384 La Fenêtre Open by appointment only 2705 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Maria, 310-977-5615 Presqu’ile Wine Open Fri 11-6, Sat-Thu 11-5 5391 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria; 805-937-8110 Rancho Sisquoc Open Mon-Thu 10-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-934-4332 Riverbench Vineyards Open daily 10-4 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, 805-937-8340 Sagebrush Annie’s Open Sat-Sun 11:30-5 4211 Hwy 33; Maricopa; 661-766-2319

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Sierra Madre Vineyard Open by appointment only 2570 Prell Road, Santa Maria; 805-922-3100 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 Open daily 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-9339

LOS ALAMOS WINERIES Bedford Winery Open daily 11-5 448 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-2107

★ BELL STREET FARM Open Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon 11-5 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-4609 Casa Dumetz Wines Open Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 388 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-1900 Frequency Wines Open Fri-Sun 12-6 488 Bell Street, Suite B, Los Alamos; 805-344-1222 Municipal Winemakers Open Fri-Sun 12-7 423 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-931-6864 ★ MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD Open Wed-Sun 11-5 9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos; 805-344-1804

LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Alexander & Wayne Open daily 11-6 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-9665

★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 11-5 2901 Grand Avenue, Suite A (Tasting Room), Los Olivos 805-693-9644 Arthur Earl Open daily 11-6 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-1771 Artiste Open daily 11-5:30 2948-E Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-2626 Beckmen Vineyards Open daily 11-5 2670 Ontiveros Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-8664 Bernat Open daily 11:30-8 2879 Grand Avenue (at Los Olivos Café), Los Olivos 805-794-5217 BIEN NACIDO Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2963 Grand Avenue, Unit B, Los Olivos; 805-318-6640 Bin 2860 Open Sun-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8 2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-8537 Blair Fox Cellars Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 2902 San Marcos Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos 805-691-1678 Brander Vineyard 2401 Refugio Road, Los Olivos Winter daily 11-4, Summer daily 11-5; 805-688-2455

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Stolpman Vineyards Crawford Family Wines Brophy Clark Cellars Open daily 11-5 Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-5, weekdays by appointment 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0400 92 Second St, Stes G & H, Buellton; 805-698-3889 Los Olivos; 805-929-4830 Tensley Wines D’Alfonso Curran Byron Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 2900 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-688-6761 4457 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc; 805-739-WINE 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-938-7365 Tercero Wines D’Vine Carhartt Vineyard Open Thu-Mon 12-5 Open Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11 Open daily 11-5 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite 104, Los Olivos 107 Ocean Ave, Lompoc; 805-735-8771 2990-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0685 805-245-9584 Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Carina Cellars Tessa Marie/ E&T Wines Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11:30-5 1280 Drum Canyon Road, Lompoc; 866-652-8430 2900-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-2459 2901-C Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 De Su Propia Cinque Stelle Open by appointment only ★ TORETTI FAMILY Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1591 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc Open Thu-Mon 12-5:30 2982-Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-4101 805-345-9355 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos Consilience 805-688-8002 Fiddlehead Cellars Open daily 11-5 Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 Tre Anelli 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-1020 1597 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-742-0204 Open daily 11-5 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-3000 ★ COQUELICOT Flying Goat Cellars Open Sun-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-4 Verdad & Ethan 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1500 1520 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc Open daily 11-5 805-736-9032 2963-B Grand Ave (at Qupé Wines), Los Olivos Daniel Gehrs Winery Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 805-686-4200 ★ FOLEY ESTATES 2939 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 800-275-8138 Zinke Wine Co. Open daily 10-5 Dreamcote Wine Co. Open daily 11-5 6121 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-737-6222 Helix Open Fri-Mon 11-5 2366 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-9718 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 2933 San Marcos Avenue, #107, Los Olivos 140 Industrial Way; Buellton; 805-693-8864 805-691-1200 LOMPOC/BUELLTON WINERIES Hitching Post Wines ★ DRAGONETTE Alma Rosa Open daily from 4-9:30 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 11-4 406 East Hwy 246 (Hitching Post Restaurant), Buellton 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-0077 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-691-9395 805-688-0676 Epiphany Cellars Ampelos Cellars Holus Bolus / Black Sheep Finds Open daily 11-5:30 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open Sat-Sun 12-5 and by appointment 2974 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 866-354-9463 312 No 9th St, Lompoc; 805-736-9957 1500 E. Chestnut Ct., Lompoc; 805-637-1005 Evans Ranch Arcadian Winery Huber Cellars Open daily 10-5 Open Thu-Fri 1-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4 or by appointment 2901 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0558 1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 4892 Hapgood Road, Lompoc; 805-736-3854 Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Artisan Uprising Jalama Wines Open daily 11-9 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite C; Los Olivos 1505 E Chestnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-208-7206 308 North 9th Street, Suite C; Lompoc; 805-735-8937 805-694-2252 Ave Winery JCR Vineyard ★ J LUDLOW VINEYARD Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Open by appointment only Open daily 11-5 300 No 12th St. Suite 4C, Lompoc; 805-430-5685 Jalama Cañon Ranch, Lompoc, www.jcrvineyard.com 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8989 Babcock Winery Ken Brown Wines Kaena Wine Winter: open daily 10:30-4, Summer: daily 10:30-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Open daily 11-5 5175 E Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-736-1455 157 West Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-688-9400 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-451-6037 Bratcher Winery Kessler-Haak Lane Tanner Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Open daily 11-5 1515-B E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 300N. 12th Street Ste 4D, Lompoc; 805-735-2283 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) Brewer-Clifton Lafond Vineyard Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open Fri-Sun 11-4 Open daily 10-5 329 No F Street, Lompoc; 805-735-9184 ★ LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY 6855 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-7921 Open daily 11-5 ★ BUSCADOR ★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY 2900 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8148 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-242-5206 ★ LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM 1509 East Chesnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-291-6643 Open daily 11-5 ★ CHOLAME La Vie Vnyds 2905 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-610-1122 Refugio Ranch Vineyards 308 No 9th Street, Ste D, Lompoc; 805-291-2111 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 Clos Pepe Longoria Wines 2990 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-5400 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open daily 11-4:30 1505 E Chestnut Ave (at Taste of Sta. Rita Hills), Lompoc Saarloos & Sons 415 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc 805-735-8774 Open daily 11-6 866-759-4637 2971 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1200 Cold Heaven Cellars ★ LORING WINE COMPANY Open Fri-Mon 12-5 Samsara Open Thu-Mon 10-4:45 92 Second Street, Ste A, Buellton Open Thu-Mon 11-5 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-691-1300 805-686-1343 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-331-2292 Lutum Wines Conarium Wines Semler Malibu Family­­ Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Open Thu-Tue 11:30-5 2363 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8105 300 N. 12th St. Unit 1-C, Lompoc; 805-345-6544 1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 202-257-2171

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Melville Vineyard Open daily 11-4 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-735-7030 Montemar Wines Thurs & Sun 12-5, Fri & Sat 12-7 1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-735-5000 Moretti Wine Company/Taste of Sta Rita Hills Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1595 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-4400 Mosby Winery Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-2415 New Vineland/Pierdrassi Open Fri-Sun 12-5 1501 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-736-6784 Pali Wine Co. Open Sat-Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu or by appointment • 1036 West Aviation Drive, Lompoc; 805-736-7200 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 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; 805-688-3032Cali 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 Crosshatch Winery 436 Alisal Road (inside the windmill), Solvang 805-691-9192 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-Thu 10-5, Fri-& Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 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

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Taste Handcrafted...

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

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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 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 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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