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WINEMAKERS For this issue — we give you four more Rock Star winemakers.
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We strive to highlight different winemakers, with different wines and give you a glimpse into their lives; after all, winemakers are people too; they just get to spend their time, and often making their living, with wine. This issue’s Rock Star winemakers are Christian Tietje of Cypher Winery, the Glunz Brothers of Glunz Family Winery, Bruce Hansen of Hansen Vineyards and Winery, and Dan Smith of Villa SanJuliette. After you read about our Rock Star winemakers, stop by and check our their wines and tasting rooms; you never know when you’ll get the chance to meet the winemaker in the tasting room.
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Christian Tietje aka "ZinBitch" Co-Owner/Winemaker Susan Mahler aka "ZinPunk" Co-Owner/ Q.E.O. (Queen Executive Officer)
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airing the punk and the funk with the terroir is the mission of extreme winemaker and co-owner of Cypher Winery, Christian Tietje, taking the pretension out of winemaking and drinking as only a rebel can do, inspired by the punk rockers of the 80s to boldly go where no winemaker has gone before. Born out of a backyard in Berkeley, Tietje and partner Susan (Sam) Mahler combined passions to open their first winery Four Wines; Mahler bringing her expertise in sciences to the table and Tietje the spirit of an artist, punk rocker and chef all in one. Since the first project, Tietje has branched out and opened Cypher Winery with Mahler, where they are known for their outrageous Rhone and Zinfandel blends. "I started off cooking and have been a professional chef for years working in Chicago, Boston and on the West Coast," Tietje said. "I actually came to wine through my love for food. I am an extreme personality and I tend to take things to extremes. So not only did I fall in love with wine, but I just had to make it. It is like being an addict. I just can't stop the discovery and am always finding the next best varietal to play with." After moving to the Paso Robles area over a decade ago, Tietje put in the time to learn from some of the best winemakers in the area and started working at the Vicente property in Zin Alley, now Turley Winery, and made his very first bottle of zinfandel with some of the stock there. He said he was enamored with those big bold zinfandel flavors and has become well known in the region for
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only taking the best crop he can find. "This is why I am called the "Zin Bitch," I won't take anything but the best," Tietje said. "After opening Four Wines with Sam and selling it, we started a new project, Cypher Winery, and this is where I am today making wines with my extreme mentality, inspired by the music of punk rockers from the 80s as I mix it up and slap a label on it that provokes and promotes the extremity of the wine in the bottle." Tietje describes himself as "loud, like the bull in the china shop," when taking about his mentality for making wines that are outside the norm compared to other winemakers, saying no one has ever brought a rock 'n' roll element to wine, and he knew that was what he wanted to do with. Cypher wines are named with this mentality in mind, with Anarchy, Monarchy, Loco, Zinbitch, Gargoyle and The Biker, to name a few. An exhibition of Tietje's wine knowledge can be tasted in the 2013 TNT label. It features Tannat, a varietal almost unheard of in this winemaking region. Tannat is a red wine grape, historically grown in South West France in the Madiran AOC, and is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it is considered the "national grape." After opening the Cypher tasting room off of Highway 46 West in 2014, Tietje added his personal touch to wine and food pairing as well, serving up all kinds of tasty seasonal bites, wood-fired pizza made with his personal recipe and so much more. The setting
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allows people to sit on the patio or in the tasting room and eat, drink and be merry with some classic punk-rockers playing in the background and wild times with Tietje, where the decanter comes out and wine is poured into the mouths of patrons — because who needs a bottle or a glass to taste something good? Two newer projects Tietje started include the 3-Ball label that is devoted to the creation of the ultimate Zinfandel blend, drawing from the top three growing areas — Paso Robles, Sonoma and Amador — and his most recent project, the creation of the Sea Monster label. The impetus being the creation of a white wine that actually pairs well with sea food. Every project Tietje has undertaken has wowed the wine world, not just for the taste, but for the method that has inspired others to take risks with blends and bend the rules. "What would be the fun of it if we didn't try something new," Tietje said. "I have never been afraid to try new things and hope to create an atmosphere where fellow punk-rocking risk takers can enjoy a great bottle of wine without pretension." Cypher Winery is located at 3750 Highway 46 West in Templeton and is open Monday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Cypher Winery, visit cypherwinery.com.
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or the Glunz brothers, Stephen and Matt, winemakers at Glunz Family Winery and Cellars, booze is in the blood. The Glunz family has been involved in the distribution and creation of wine, beer and spirits since the company was first formed by Stephen and Matt's great-grandfather Louis Glunz in 1888 in Chicago. Each generation of the Glunz family since then has forged their own unique niche within the family business. In the 1960s, Stephen and Matt's father Joe Glunz Jr. built the company's wholesale wine distribution business, importing and distributing fine wines from Europe and representing wines from the burgeoning California wine scene. Joe Glunz first got his start in the family business in 1944, when he was just 4 years old, and was assigned the task of washing wine bottles in the basement of the family business in downtown Chicago
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to be reused during wartime rationing. Matt recalled his father telling him about looking at the art on the labels of the wine bottles and dreaming of one day owning his own winery and vineyard. Stephen and Matt have now helped to make their father's dream a reality with their east side Paso Robles winery and vineyards, purchased from Norman Vineyards in 2013. The winery, focused on zinfandel and cabernet, produced 1,400 cases that first year with the most current vintage up to 4,000 cases. The brothers recently invited the entire third generation of the Glunz family to Paso Robles to see what they have built and got a warm response. "It was the first time a lot of them had been here and they were just over the moon with how excited they were about what we're doing," Matt said. "Everybody is so proud of what we're doing. I think it's pretty cool. Every generation has kind of done it's own thing, and this is sort of our take on trying something new."
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Bottles of wine, including Glunz Reserve Cabernet, Petite Verdot and Zinfandel line the counter at the Glunz Family Winery tasting room.
The Glunz Family winery and tasting room, located at 8331 Highway 46 East, is a virtual museum of Glunz family history — from the wall of family photos dating back more than a century and the clock that used to hang in the Glunz Tavern in Chicago to the antique corker used by four generations of the Glunz family and the cabinet full of antique bottles emblazoned with the Glunz logo. With more than a century of family history behind them, Stephen and Matt said that passing the legacy on to the next generation is their only real concern. "It was a little bit of weight, sort of a passing of the torch a little bit," Stephen said. "There's a little bit of weight on you there that you have to push it and get it to the next generation in one piece, and somewhat healthy — leave it better than you found it." Any member of the Glunz family wishing to work in the family businesses is required to work for three years outside of the family business, a tradition that Stephen and Matt said they plan to continue. "Go do something else," Matt said. "Don't come to the winery or the business because frankly you're not allowed. So it forces you to VINO Central Coast Edition
try something else, but also while you're doing it, learn as much as you can, be a sponge for three years. So that's what we did." Stephen and Matt both spent time working in a wine shop during their college years and both later went on to make wine for E & J Gallo Winery and later for Murphy-Goode Winery. Before opening the new winery in Paso Robles, Stephen went back to work for the family wholesale business in Chicago, but the wholesale business didn't hold as much appeal for Matt. "I just kind of realized that wholesale is not my deal, going out and selling wine," he said. "But making it and being able to sell it here (in the tasting room) and having that interaction — that's another thing we love about retail is having that interaction." The two brothers share winemaking duties, but Matt said that they don't actually do much to the wine and instead focus on finding the highest quality grapes. "That's the beauty of Paso Robles," he said. "We get these really warm days so you get ripeness and we get these really cold nights so you get incredible acidity at the same time. So if everything works out well, we really don't have to do too much. Literally, we
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don't add anything to the wine, and the flavors are remarkable. We're blessed with this great area and these great grapes when they come in." With their varietals created in a hands-off fashion, the brothers then do a bit of blending to further refine the flavors of their wines, such as adding a bit of petit verdot to the syrah to add more fruitiness or adding a little cab franc to soften the cabernet. "We sort of base everything on flavor, and flavor is driving every major decision we make," Matt said. "We take all of the ingredients we're given, we try not to manipulate them, and then toward the end we just kind of take a look and it's sort of like cooking, we just try to build up a big spice rack and get as many flavors as we can by using a bunch of different cooperages, a bunch of different barrels, a bunch of different sites and then just kind of have fun and blend around together." The brothers rarely disagree about winemaking decisions and quickly work through the disagreement when they do, Matt said. "Generally, if one of us feels stronger in a particular direction, I feel like most of the time we don't even have to discuss it," he said. "It works out well that way." The brothers say they are meticulous about quality control and obsessed with finding the best fruit. "We see every grape three times on the day it's picked," Matt said. "We're out in the vineyards, especially this time of year, and we just try to be obsessed with picking the best grapes. From the grapes all the way to when it's bottled, we do everything. You might call us control freaks or whatever, but it's really nice that this building and these vineyards really allow us to be in charge of the whole process. So, if it's good, it's on us, and if it doesn't work out, it's on us as well. If it's got our name on it, we're going to make sure that it's the best thing we can possibly create."
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ruce Hansen is the Cab whisperer. All he produces on his east side Templeton vineyard and winery is high-quality, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon. He's racked up several double-golds over the years at Hansen Vineyards and Winery. All of the estate wines are 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Over the years, he has tried to grow other varietals but found his vineyard, which sits in the El Pomar District of the Paso Robles AVA, is suited best for Cabernet Sauvignon. "With concentrating on Cabs, it works well for me," he says. "I think what your microclimate does best for you and if it fits you and the way that you want to do it, I think that is the way it should be." Each Friday through Sunday tasters have the opportunity to taste anywhere from five to seven of the highly rated Cabs, and more times than not owner and winemaker Bruce will be pouring. It's important for Bruce, 74, to be there so he can guide them through the wines and give them a glimpse into what went into making the wine. "They will never forget the experience," he says. "They don't forget, and then I've succeeded." Educating people that walk into the rustic, quaint tasting room is key to the experience. "I think it is important the more knowledge the consumer has the easier it is for a boutique winery to sell his product," Bruce says. "I'd love it if every wine drinker could spend a week or two with different winemakers and watch what they go through in making the wine." Bruce, who spent the majority of his adult life as a contractor on the Central Coast, has been making wine on the property since 2001 and has been growing grapes since 1994. He oversaw many of the builds for wineries in the Paso Robles area during the initial explosion in the late-80s and early-90s. "Timing is everything and being lucky," he says.
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"Timing was just perfect for a guy like me in the wine industry. There were no wineries around me — a dozen or two dozen and here I was." In 1996, he started selling grapes and learned his grapes were used in JUSTIN Winery's Isoceles and Cabernet Sauvignon and also sold grapes to B.V. Bruce didn't sell everything the vineyard produced. He kept some back and started making wine. In 1999, he started building his production facility and tasting room. His first vintage was in 2001. Making wine was something Bruce had learned from his dad, while living on the family farm on the west side of Lake Michigan. The family grew peaches, pears, plums and black sweet cherries and made wine out of them. "It gave me a good solid base and theory on how to do it," Bruce says. "He was a purist. If you can't make it right then don't bother. I hold true to that today." He credits Danny Panico of Dover Canyon for bringing his Cabs into focus. "When I got here and I started to get into this," Bruce says. "I had a guy who was my mentor so to speak, Danny Panico from Dover Canyon. I learned a lot from Danny. We made wine together for two to three years. He put the polish on it for me." Currently, on the bar at the tasting room Hansen there are Cabs from 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Some years produce more than one wine, for instance Bruce has three from 2013, all bottled using different barrels. "I ordered a group of about 22 barrels and I ordered them from the Allier Forest, which is about 4000 feet elevation," Bruce says. "They have really tight grains so they let the wine age differently, Continued on page 19
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but you watch I have an 2012 where the trees are from a different forest and this wine here is identical, picked fermented all the same there is no difference in them other than the barrels and they are completely different wines. "It's amazing what different barrels will do," he says. The barrel room is where the artistry is for Bruce. "I love the artistry in here, because I am forever moving wine from one barrel to another, just because the barrel is not giving the wine the respect that it should," he says. Another integral component in winemaking is doing everything by hand. Bruce believes in punch downs and does not believe in pump over during fermentation. He would rather let gravity do the work if possible. He says pumping can have a negative impact on the wine. "You can't keep beating something up and expect it to be good," he says. Nurturing the wine is the approach that Bruce takes.  "When they are young they are so tender and easy to destroy and hurt," he says. "You have to really carefully care for them the first VINO Central Coast Edition
year to two years." Currently, Hansen hosts what he calls the Cab Challenge throughout the year. He asks people to bring their favorite Cabs to his winery on a predetermined date and from a predetermined vintage to taste alongside his Cabs and others from the same year. On Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., 2007 Cabernet will be in challenge. Determining a winner and loser isn't important in the challenge. The chance to taste some great Cabs from anywhere in the world with like-minded enthusiasts is what it is all about. But Bruce still says his and many others being produced in the Paso AVA, will show well against any of the top regions in the state. "To see the way things have gone, you would be naive to think it was inevitable," Bruce says. "This area has a uniqueness about it that is as good as or better than any other." Hansen Vineyard and Winery is located at 5575 El Pomar Dr., Templeton. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. For more information, call 239-8412 or visit hansenwines.com.
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verything about Villa San-Juliette Winery emanates a kind of classical charm. There are the statues and grand pillars, the well-manicured lawns and pictures of owners Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe hanging out with big-time celebrities. (The Englishmen are the producers of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” respectively.) Yes, the wines are as elegant as you would expect, with an Old World emphasis on honoring varietal character — but there’s a fresh, modern element in the mix, too. That element is newly appointed head winemaker Dan Smith, a millennial who approaches the craft with an open mind and a hands-on approach. I caught up with him and his vineyard dog, Draco, at the San Miguel-based winery. Originally from Oregon, the 29-year-old never wondered what he would be when he grew up. “My aunt and uncle were really into collecting wine and they’d sneak me sips Photos by Hayley Thomas Villa San-Juliette Winemaker Dan Smith and his trusty vineyard dog, Draco, pose at the San during family dinners,” Smith said. “That Miguel based winery. Three years ago, Smith joined the team as a cellar master and has really kicked off the interest — my uncle’s passion for big Italian Tuscans. At 13, I was worked his way up to the lead position. What comes next? Keep sipping! saying that I wanted to be a winemaker and he was saying, ‘Go for it.’” Smith’s uncle, Dr. Richard Crone, died recently, but Smith was glad that the man who got him into wine was able to see that winemaking dream come true. Growing up, the winemaker was always attracted to California, a land of bounty and stellar collegiate wine programs. All it took Continued on page 22
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was one visit to Cal Poly for Smith to realize that SLO would be his new home. “That was 2005, the first year for the program, and it was cool to be part of small group,” he said. “Ten years later, a lot of people in my graduating class are now making their mark on the industry. It’s cool to see that, as well as to follow the ups and downs. Being a winemaker is not always the easiest road.” Case in point: Smith could not find a job immediately after graduating. In 2009, he held a bachelor’s degree in wine and viticulture with a focus on enology, but the economy had taken a nosedive and jobs were scarce. It seemed like a good time to do a harvest in New Zealand, and Smith did, learning oodles in the process. Luckily, a research internship stateside with commercial wine company Gallo turned into a full-time job. Smith admits that Fresno was not his first choice for living, but he reasoned that he would learn a lot of valuable techniques and real-world experience. He was right. Smith learned what it takes to make vast quantities of wine in a corporate environment, and the training was top notch. What he didn’t learn? How to get his hands dirty. “It just wasn’t the right fit for me; it was really hands-off,” Smith said. “It really threw me off that I was technically a winemaker but wasn’t allowed to touch the tanks.” That wouldn’t do. Smith followed his desire to get closer to the grape, eventually returning to his stomping grounds of Oregon to work cellar jobs and harvests at Archery Summit and Andrew Rich. There, the winemaker mainly worked with cool climate grapes like pinot noir — and despite the fact that he loves pinot noir — there was still something missing. The vibrant abundance of the Central Coast called out to him. “One of the reasons why I was so attracted to the Central Coast, as a growing region, is the fact that you can grow such a variety of grapes; even great pinot can get boring after a while,” Smith said, adding that he quickly returned to the Golden State. Back in Cali, he reconnected with a mentor he had interned under during college — then Villa San Juliette head winemaker Matt Ortman. Also known for his work with his own label, Ortman Family Wines, the seasoned winemaker helped Smith land a job
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Over 140 ways to celebrate Harvest Wine weekend
CABs of Distinction at Allegretto, Vina Robles, Wild Horse, Opolo & Still Waters offerings wow Oct. 14-16 By Allyson Oken OF VINO MAGAZINE
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he grapes are ripe for the picking, and that means it's time for Harvest Wine Weekend to begin, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experiences to taste the fruits of more than 140 wineries' labors, Oct. 14 through 16. Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Communications Director Christopher Taranto said the highlight of the harvest is that all the wineries are celebrating the work that went into harvest and invite people to come experience a little bit of what harvest is about. "Many wineries center their individual events around harvest type activities," Taranto said. "So there may be barrel tasting, grape stomps, vineyard-type tours — all things that allow people to engage more with what goes into some of the farming and the winemaking. This is that unique time of the year when you can actually see what culminates after the many months-long growing season that basically comes to an end here during harvest." Many wineries in the area host events all weekend long, some hosting one event that has become a tradition to their brand over the years and some sprucing the experience up with a new event to fire the pallet and imaginations of their patrons. Some events are more engaging than others, but nearly all the wineries in the area offer something unique to them. Wineries that are in a state of growth tend to offer new events as they grow, Taranto explained, saying that the Paso Robles AVA is constantly changing and growing so each year offers a new experience. "For instance, Adelaide Cellars has their new hospitality area, so I would assume they are doing something new and different with their new space as will any number of other wineries that are expanding," he said. "Other wineries are only open by appointment that end up, for Harvest Weekend, having more of an open-house type of atmosphere. That is one of the things that makes
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this weekend special because these wineries are not open regularly." On the PasoWine.com website, users can go to the Harvest Festival information page and search by winery name, day of the week or type of event to find something that "will fit their idea of the best harvest festival experience," Taranto explained. In Paso Robles, the harvest came a bit earlier than it generally does and has changed progressively in this time of sever drought. With any agriculture, there is a direct correlation between environmental impact and the progression from flower to mature fruit. This does not necessarily mean the quality of the end result is lesser, but different. Taranto said that some wine growers even prefer waterstarved fruit in its mature form to the fruit that would come out of a wet year. "With any science there are many variables to contend with," he said. "But the true art of winemaking is being able to take control of those variables in the fermentation process and turn out a good product regardless of those added variables. With any creative process, the end result is subjective. The best part is that if you don't enjoy one wine, there are at least 139 more to try." To help navigate the wide array of events, anyone can pick up a Harvest Wine Weekend Official Guide at any of the participating wineries. Please note, there is no marquee ticketed event for Harvest Wine Weekend. Costs to participate in winery events varies by winery and are often listed in their event descriptions. For those that need some direction, there are five events that people may not want to miss out on including the CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Vina Robles Winery "I love the 90s" Concert, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyard Pino and Popcorn Movie Night, Opolo Vineyards Grape Stomp, and Still Water Vineyard Harvest Olympics. Continued on the following two pages Published by the PASO ROBLES PRESS
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CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting at Allegretto
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Drink in the best of 2013 with the Paso Robles Cabernet and Bordeaux Collective at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, for the annual CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting. Linda Parker Sanpei, public relations and marketing associate for CABs Collective, said patrons will have the opportunity to taste over 75 different Cabernet and red Bordeaux varietals from one of 24 members of the CABs Collective in Paso Robles. "Our collective members will come together in the midst of harvest at the Allegretto to share some of their exquisite award-winning Cabernet and red Bordeaux varietals and blends each expertly paired with small bites by chef Eric Olsen, who began tasting and pairing wines at the beginning of September to prepare for the event," Sanpei said. "The event will take place at the picturesque Allegretto Vineyard Resort with their lavish gardens, outstanding art collection and outstanding restaurant. In addition to tasting the best of the 2013 harvest, there will be live music and the opportunity to meet face-to-face with vintners to learn all about the wines." Members of the Paso Robles CAB Collective who will pour at the Grand Tasting include: Adelaida Cellars, Ancient Peaks Winery, Bon Niche Cellars, Brecon Estate, Calcareous Vineyard, Cass Vineyard & Winery, Chateau Margene, Clos Solène, DAOU Vineyards & Winery, Eberle Winery, Halter Ranch Vineyard, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Justin Vineyards & Winery, Opolo Vineyards, Parrish Family Vineyard, Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery, RN Estate, Rotta Winery, San Antonio Winery, Sextant Wines, The Farm Winery, and Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery. With about 55 percent of the wineries in the Paso Robles AVA growing Cabernet and Bordeaux varietals, it seems to grow well and must be the go-to for many winemakers, not just for the prevalence, but quality of Cabernet and Bordeaux varietals. The CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting is open to ages 21 and over and will offer exclusive tastings, gourmet food pairings and an educational experience to wine enthusiasts. Tickets will go fast and are sold online at pasoroblescab. com/events/cabs-of-distinction-grand-tasting.php and, if available, at the door the night of the event.
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Young MC Sunday, Oct. 16, Vina Robles will close out the festival weekend on a high note beginning with tastes of Vina Robles’ new wines and complimentary live music from noon to 3 p.m. Then, for the ultimate crescendo, at 7 p.m., Vina Robles is bringing the 90s back at its outdoor amphitheater under the stars in concert, called “I Love the 90s.” The concert will transport all back to the area of black spandex leggings, side ponytails and florescent color schemes as rap, hip hop and R&B artists take the stage, including All-4-One, Color Me Badd, Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Salt-N-Pepa, Logo, Kid 'n Play, Tone Loc, Rob Base and Young MC. Tickets range from $60 to $100 and are available for purchase by visiting vinaroblesamphitheatre.com, the Vina Robles Amphitheater box office or any Ticketmaster outlet. This show will sell out fast, and it is recommended that people get in the spirit and dress circa 1990 to 1999.
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Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards Pino and Popcorn Movie Night Wild Horse Winery, like many of their counterparts, will be hosting extended open hours for the weekend, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 14 through 16. This first night of Harvest Weekend is a kicker featuring Friday night's "Pinot and Popcorn Movie Night," screening 1987 hit, "Moonstruck," on a big screen under the stars. The movie "Moonstruck," starring Cher and Nicolas Cage, offers a bit of romance with a comedic twist, and could make the perfect date night. Festivities start at 6:15 p.m., and the movie will start after sunset at 7 p.m. Pack a picnic and bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair. Wines will be available by the glass or bottle, and
tickets include the movie, a glass of wine in a keepsake logo glass and fresh popped popcorn all for just $12 pre-sale, or $15 at the door. Call ahead for tickets at 788-6310 or email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery. com to reserve a space. Wild Horse Winery & Vineyard is located at 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court in Templeton. For more information about this event and others, visit wildhorsewinery. com.
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Opolo Vineyards Grape Stomps
Another new and exciting addition to Harvest Weekend events is Still Water Vineyards' Harvest Olympics on Saturday, Oct. 15. This first-ever Still Waters Harvest Olympics offers visitors the ability to put their tastebuds and more to the test, with wine trivia, tastes and temptations, a little grape stomping thrown in and a few obstacles along the way. To see scores, join owners and winery employees in the barrel room anytime from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be plenty of wine and appetizers to sustain participants through the Harvest Olympic games. At the end of the day, the winner goes home with some Still Waters goodies and some Gold Medal Wine. Still Water Vineyards is located at 2750 Old Grove Lane in Paso Robles. For more information about this event and others, visit stillwatersvineyards.com.
Opolo Vineyards is one of few wineries that offers an event that has been a tradition since their opening, celebrating the wines they create and the people who create and drink of their labor. The festivities are hosted both Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Patrons are invited to roll up their pants legs and get ready to stomp some grapes. In addition to the traditional grape stomp, folk dancing and, of course, Opolo wine, delectable bites will be served liberally. To attend this long-standing event, reservations are required. It is recommended that patrons book as early as possible to avoid missing out. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit opolo.com.
If traveling back to the 1990s, stomping grapes, a movie in the vines and great food and wines are not inspiring an excursion, visit Paso Robles Wine at pasowine.com, on Facebook and Twitter for more information about the wide range of weekend activities, including winemaker dinners, barbecues, seminars, live music, art and other exciting harvest activities.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: OCTOBER 2016 SummerWood Winery Sip & Paint SummerWood Winery Sip & Paint event begins Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Artist Karyn Blaney will instruct you in painting a “Harvest Moon in the Vineyard” while you sip a glass of wine. Call to reserve your spot; $45 pp includes instruction, all materials and a glass of wine! Call 805227-1365 or visit, summerwoodwine.com.
Harvest Festival Weekend Harvest is the most colorful time of year in Paso Robles Wine Country and Oct. 14-16 Harvest Festival weekend will begin. Held the third weekend in October, wineries celebrate the beginning of the vintage by inviting you into their individual events that are as diverse as the wineries themselves. To learn more visit pasowine.com/ events/.
Eberle Winery Concert in the Caves Join Eberle Winery for a concert in the caves from 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Grammy award-winning multiplatinum & gold artist Bryan White will grace the Eberle wine caves for $20 general admission and $25 for VIPs. Call 805- 238- 9607 or visit, eberlewinery.com to find out more.
The Doobie Brothers Live Vina Robles Amphitheater Enjoy the Doobie Brothers Live at Vina Robles Amphitheater Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Sip on Vina Robles estate wines by the glass or bottle with these class rock icons for the cost of $49.50 - $89.50/pp plus applicable fees. Call 805-286-3680 or visit vinaroblesamphitheatre.com to learn more.
Pomar Junction Train Wreck Friday with JD Project Pomar Junction Winery will rock off Train Wreck Friday with local band the JD Project Oct. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to dusk with wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Food available for purchase or bring your own food to cook on our community grill for the cost of $10 per person and complimentary to Parlor Club members. Call 805-238-9940 or visit, pomarjunction.com to learn more.
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The Monkees Live at Vina Robles Amphitheater Enjoy band The Monkees Live at Vina Robles Winery's Amphitheater Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. as the Monkees celebrate their 50th anniversary with a tour. Sip on Vina Robles estate wines by the glass or bottle all for the cost of $50 - $70/pp plus applicable fees. To learn more call 805286-3680 or visit, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.
Pianetta Winery Palooza Join Pianetta Winery and Vineyards in San Miguel for Pianetta Palooza Oct. 22 from 2 - 6 p.m. Ticket includes: BBQ lunch, lots and lots of wine, live music, dancing, games with case of wine prizes, 40-50% off wine! Discounted room rates available at Adelaide Inn, Black Oak, and The Oaks. $20 shuttle available. The cost will be $60 pp, $50 to club and $45 to elite. To learn more call 805-226-4005 or visit, Pianettawinery.com.
School District. Visit the website to register. To learn more call 805-239-8463 or visit hharvestmarathon.com.
NOVEMBER 2016 Pomar Junction Winemaker Cellar Dinner Owners of Pomar Junction, Marsha & Dana Merrill, invite you to join them for an intimate dinner in their private 1,000 case wine cellar Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made via email or by following the link to our website for the cost of $95 club members, $105 non members. To learn more call 805-238-9940 or visit, pomarjunction.orderport.net/product-details/0039/.
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Eberle Winery Haunted Caves Tour the Eberle Haunted Caves on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday Oct. 29. It’s an annual Halloween tradition that keeps getting spookier each year! A $5 donation is requested and proceeds go to the PR Children's Museum. Tasting Room is open for parents too from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. To learn more call 805-238-9607 or visit eberlewinery.com.
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Halter Ranch Vineyard Victorian Holiday Open House Join Halter Ranch Vineyard for their Victorian Holiday Open House Dec. 5 and 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a sweet bite as you stroll through the hallways and sitting rooms of this 1800's home. After your tour, wander over to the tasting room to enjoy some wines and shop for holiday goodies and gifts all complimentary. To learn more call 805-226-9455 or visit, halterranch.com.
Join Dark Star from noon - 3 p.m. Oct. 29 for a evening with Singer/Songwriter Natalie Gelman. No cover charge and there is a good chance of snacks. To learn more call 805-237-2389 or visit, darkstarcellars.com. Oso Libre Winery Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta Join Oso Libre Winery for Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate past loved ones and friends while enjoying the harvest season at Oso Libre. To learn more about cost and ticketing call 805-238-3378 or visit osolibre.com.
PRJUSD 7th Annual Paso Robles Harvest Marathon The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will host the seventh Annual Paso Robles Harvest Marathon with a half marathon or 5K Oct 30. The proceeds from the three races supports the students of Paso Robles Joint Unified
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FEATURE: TIN CITY
Wine, booze and brews
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Visitors won't be able to miss the Tin City exit off of Marquita Avenue with this oxidized tin sign to make the way.
Tin City: a one stop libration experience in Paso By Allyson Oken OF VINO MAGAZINE
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in City, the ultimate hipster destination for cutting-edge libations, has exploded onto the Paso Robles scene, featuring 17 locations to taste small-lot wines, distilled sprits and brewed creations. Each business that has made a home in the industrial center have transformed tin warehouse structures, infusing them with a rustic charm while staying true to their industrial bones. The locations complement one another while at the same time providing a unique experience, and signs made out of oxidized tin extenuate the Tin City identity. Tin City Cider House recently opened in the area and more growth is on the horizon, including plans for a new restaurant, a baker and a farmer's market. The 17 locations housed at the Tin City complex include Barrel House Brewing Co., Aaron Wines, Brian Benson Cellars, Clos Solene, Desparada Wines, Field Recordings Wines, Broadside Wines, Jacob Toft Wines, Levo Wines, Nicora Wines, ONX Wines, Powell Mountain Cellars, Torrin Wine, Wine Shine Artisen Spirits, Fableist Wine Co., Lefondusac Wine Bar and now Tin City Cider Co. The big attraction for many visitors is the one-stop opportunity to taste the diversity of the Paso Robles region on foot as opposed to driving from tasting room to tasting room. "We love Tin City and all the wineries in here," said Paso Robles resident Donna Stevenson. "We love that they are all locally made and that we can park and walk around and taste a great deal of diversity. It is very convenient and all of the locations are very nice
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as are the owners. We are locals and we brought our friends from out of town to visit." Tin City patron Shelby Capello said that Desparada was the first stop in Tin City that she and her group of girl friends made and that they appreciated the atmosphere. "I love the way the lighting sets the tone of the experience you are going to have," Capello said. "As a group of women we really appreciate the art on the bottles in addition to how clean the wines taste. There is a real feminine touch to the place and it is very inviting." Another foursome that was touring the Tin City area were the Gillespies and the Burleys, married couples from the Bay Area and San Diego, respectively, that were visiting for a weekend of fun in Paso Robles. "Tin City is scrappy and we love it," Sara Gillespie said. "It is our first visit and we were told by our Air B&B host to stop by, and we are glad we did." Gillespies' friend Beatrix Burley also said that Tin City is a great concept. "Turing an industrial area, taking what was old and making it new again, is a fantastic concept and being able to walk around and taste a lot without having to drive from place to place is the topper," she said. "We like the exclusivity of this and that each location are not pushing club memberships on us. It is really hip and up-and-coming." The experience in Tin City has gone over well with the public
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From left to right: Rob Burley, Beatrix Burley, Sara Gillespie and Stephen Gillespie were out for the weekend to enjoy Tin City at Lefondusac Winery Bar.
The Founder of Tin City, Barrel House Brewing Co. started a community of young artisans in this industrial complex that is flourishing.
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Donna Stevenson and her husband Mark Scroggins were sharing the Tin City experience with their friends and visitors.
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and for those who work there success is the icing on the cake. Camille Mori, tasting room employee at Desparada, said that the job is her first experience in the wine industry and that many of the businesses in Tin City were originally part of the Paso Robles Underground. The Underground is a winemaking cooperative made up of burgeoning winemakers who have combined forces to lower the expense of processing. "A lot of people that moved into Tin City came from groups like the Paso Underground," Mori said. "Tin City is a starting point for people to move on and have their own labels and their own tasting rooms all in the same area. It is really cool to see these small wineries making it happen. Honestly I don't think there is a bad wine out here. The area is becoming more and more popular. It is really amazing to see this growth. Everyone is very neighborly, we share equipment and have a great time together." Wine Shine Artisan Spirits co-owner
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Patrick Brooks and his partners moved into their space about a year ago, joining the Tin City crew. Brooks said that Tin City is a prime example of young entrepreneurs coming into an area to divide and conquer. "We all came into the area with the mentality that we were going to make our businesses a success and we have divided and conquered," Brooks said. "There is a restaurant going in and the new cider house. It is the place to be." Clos Solene Wines assistant tasting room manager Julie Chang said that it is really an exciting time to be working in Tin City. She said that working with fourth-generation French winemaker Guillaume Fabre has been one of the highlights of her career in the wine industry. "We have so many innovative small, boutique producers that are doing some great things," Chang said. "An interesting aspect is that people are able to share production space and equipment so there is a lot of creativity going on here. Working
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Torrin Wine 2945 Limestone Way Call 550-2058 for an appointment Powell Mountain Cellars 3050 Blue Rock Road 434-8097 Fri. Noon - 5 p.m. Sat. 11- 5 p.m. Sun. 11 - 4 p.m. ONX Wines 2910 Limestone Way Thurs. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. & Mon. 10 a.m - 4 p.m. 434-5607 Nicora Wines 2945 Limestone Way Call 400-0039 for an appointment Levo Wines 2975 Limestone Way Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open by appointment by calling 208-631-1612 Jacob Toft Wines 2929 Limestone Way Call 550-8007 for an appointment Broadside Wines 470 Suite A Marquita Av. Call 434-3075 for an appointment
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Field Recordings Wines 460 Marquita Av. Open Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For private tastings call 5039660 or 235-1947 Desparada Wines 3060 Limestone Way Thurs. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Clos Solene 3050 Limestone Way Sun. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 369-2036 Brian Benson Cellars 2915 Limestone Way Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 296-9463 Barrel House Brewing Co. 3055 Limestone Way Mon. - Thurs. 2 - 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 296-1128
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Lefondusac Winery Bar is at the end of the road on Limestone Way and owners, JP French and Stewart McLennan are offering wine at brewery prices.
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Emily Kent and Brian Farrell made their first stop a Levo Wines who are one of the tasting room open on the weekend offering regular hours inside of being open by appointment only.
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at Clos Solene I am able to get my hands into different facets of the business and love learning from someone that is a fourthgeneration French winemaker. Guillaume Fabre is a talented guy and they are a great family." Owners of Lefondusac Winery Bar, Stewart McLennan and JP French, recently joined the Tin City family, serving up wines on tap, sharing single-vineyard lots by the glass. Their concept in Tin City as a whole is to take the pretension out of the tasting experience. At Lefondusac they take this to the next level by offering wine by the glass at beer bar prices. "Stewart and I were making wines at PWS and we thought 'let's get our own place here,'" French said. "We saw that this new location was being built and was located right next door to Barrel House and now we have larger space to work with and are still part of Tin City. What is really fun about this location is that no one that works out here has an
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attitude or is pretentious about the experience they provide. We decided to take that idea a step further. We take wines straight from the barrel into the keg and give people a taste of something that is really fresh at beer tasting prices and even fill bottles with our signature blends if people want to take some home." Tin City is a one-stop libration excursion that visitors could easily spend an entire weekend exploring. There are avid corn hole players in competition regularly, food trucks make stops and partner with tasting rooms, live music abounds with outdoor stage areas at Barrel House and Lefondusac and others utilizing tasting room space to share their extensive record collections and feature solo artists. Tin City is tucked away off Highway 101 and Highway 46 West on Marquita Avenue and Limestone Way with street parking for most locations. To learn more, visit facebook. com/TinCityPasoRobles/.
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Part owner of Wine Shine Artisan Spirits, Patrick Brooks and his partners Don Burns and Mark Sahaydak are in the business of taking the bi-product of wines, Saignée and distilling it down to create brandies that wow!
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llowing the wine to shine in every bottle of artisan spirits is the goal of the Paso Robles-based distillery Wine Shine, which made its home in Tin City just a year ago. Owners Patrick Brooks, Don Burns and Mark Sahaydak have found fame in their short time in business for the diversity of flavors and exquisite concoctions, pairing flavors that wow, from ginger, black peppercorn and mango to a clear and clean fig-based brandy. "Because we are in the heart of Paso Robles we are a brandy house primarily," Brooks said. "We do make a lot of whisky from Barrel House Beer as well that is sold at markets locally, but not at the distillery. Historically what distillers have done is to distill down what is locally abundant and in our case it is definitely grapes. We take Saignée — this is the juice removed to improve wine quality before fermentation — and we refine it into top-shelf spirits. We take top-quality west side Paso Robles Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a little Pinot Noir and create some outstanding brandies." Brooks said that it is not so much the distiller that you have, it is really what goes into the still that makes the difference. They have a "Wine Shine Wine Shrine" that displays the locations that supply them with saignée. Primarily the saignée that Wine Shine uses is from Saxum Winery because of the connection between the two businesses: Burns is the assistant winemaker at Saxum. There are also a few contributions from their neighbors in Tin City. "We are so thankful that we have such great connections like Justin Smith, who helped us get up and distilling," Brooks said. "Our neighbors have also been very supportive and we could not be happier to be a part of Tin City. Since we opened we can't keep anything in stock. We are selling out so quickly we have our current still running 24-7 we just can't make enough booze. We do have a new still coming in that has been custom-designed for our needs. To my knowledge it is just us and Krobar that have American-made stills. We are all about organic, local produce every step of the way, and in the same way you had better have a still that represents who we are and so we went American-made the right way." Wine Shine neutral brandy is 100 percent Saxum Grenache cut back with spring water to make 90-proof spirits. Brooks said that Grenache is a favorite of the Wine Shine team to distill because it is so fruity, botanical and sexy. It is very clean, but is not a vodka even though it is distilled clear. The white fig bandy Brooks likens to a
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fig newton cookie in flavor that goes down smooth even straight-up. Brooks said that the first release of the ginger, black peppercorn and mango brandy went so fast the next run completed in midAugust was the largest Wine Shine had produced to date. "This is hot off the distiller today, and as you can see we are still bottling it in the production facility," Brooks said, referring to the mango, back peppercorn, ginger brandy. "It takes a few months to make and it sold out in two days in our first run. It lends its self very well to mixed drinks and is perfect for a Moscow-Mule. I actually made some pork chops with it and made some mango chutney on the side, it was fantastic." There are many applications for the spirits made at Wine Shine. Brooks and the team have applied to be able to sell vermouth and bitters out of the distillery as well. Though Wine Shine is not a full bar by any means and only serves an ounce and a half of brandy for tasting, by law, the ambiance and the personality of the owners and patrons is enough to inspire an hour stay to taste it all. Wine Shine Artisan Spirits is located at 3060 Limestone Way and is open Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment. Call 286-4453 to set up a tasting.
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Peggy Chase has been harvesting olives since 2004 and is still enchanted by the process. Pictured, happy sheep keep the weeds down on her Cholame ranch.
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eggy Chase is nearing 80, but you won’t find her sitting on her front porch in a rocking chair anytime soon. On an average morning, she’s working outside in the fresh air alongside her husband Bud. Their life, and their livelihood, is inextricably intertwined with their 22-acre olive ranch in Cholame. “We still climb trees and dig ditches,” Peggy Chase says during a recent chat about the blood, sweat and tears that go into every bottle of their artisanal offering, Olive U Olive Oil Co. In many ways, the ranch operates the same as it did when the couple purchased and planted the trees back in the late 90s. The bulk of the work is done by the Chases with welcome help from their family and a harvest team. “We hand harvest, and that makes a big difference because a lot of mechanical harvesting causes bruising,” Peggy says. “It’s just like a bruised apple. Might not be not bad for you, but it doesn’t taste as good. We are very careful with our harvests.” When you’ve been married 58 years, you learn how to make the best of each other’s strengths. Bud performs the labor while Peggy takes a role in marketing as well as day-to-day farm tasks. “Learning to work together has been both frustrating and laughable as we are both leaders, but like all marriages, it is a giveand-take situation,” Peggy says. The couple met in high school in the Los Angeles area circa 1955. Peggie had grown up in Ohio with chickens and open spaces; Bud had grown up on a working farm in Fresno. “He picked cotton and I picked beans,” Peggy likes to say of their rural childhoods. “When we were dating, we both talked about moving to Fresno to start a farm, but we got rooted down south.” Peggy went on to become a supervisor at the phone company while her husband became a heavy hitter in the tire business. Still, the farming dream persisted.
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“When we could afford it, we started looking for a farm. We drove up this way and found the ranch,” Peggy says, adding that the initial acreage totaled 3,500. “We later downsized because we were getting too old for all that,” she says. “We were wondering what we could do with the smaller parcel and thought olives might work. Turns out it was the perfect climate.” As it turns out, the dry climate and soil type proved to be perfect conditions for Mission and Manzanilla trees, as they do well in dry air and well-drained soil. While some people prefer ultra-peppery, grassy or pungent olive oils, Olive U Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil is more mild and versatile. “We went for the American palette. We felt they wanted a milder oil,” she says, “We went for an oil you can use for anything.” You can even stop by their ranch and tasting room, open by appointment only. Peggy says the pace of life is slower out in the country, just like it always has been. “The most impressive thing we encountered when we moved here was the neighbors. Everybody helped everybody,” she says. “When we moved here, all the farmers were willing to help us. We were green – we were city people.” Not so anymore. The Chases are now one with the land, living for each new harvest. “We both love to work outdoors,” Peggy says. “It’s good exercise, and we don’t make a lot of money doing it, but we are out there working with our hands and connecting with the land.” For more information on purchasing Olive U Olive Oil Co. products or to make an appointment at the tasting room, visit oliveuoil.com.
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Modern elegance meets rustic charm at TH Estate Wines, which specializes in crafting sustainably farmed Rhone style wines in West Paso.
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t TH Estate Wines, the worn patina of 150-year-old Iowa barn wood beams with warmth against cool modern steel. This striking, 3,000-square-foot tasting room isn’t just a lesson in old world meets new ideas, although you could say that the architecture — and minimalistic yet luxurious Rhone style wine offerings — reflect exactly that juxtaposition. The tasting room, and all that surrounds it, also offers up a vivid reflection of its owners, former NFL football player Terry Hoage and his accomplished wife and business partner, Jennifer. The son of a farmer, Terry grew up on a Midwestern farm before going on to football stardom. A talented creative, Jennifer has lived many lives, including studying the art of Mime in France and working in the interior design field. “We literally built the building ourselves,” Jennifer said during a recent tour. “One of the dents in the wall is from me learning to use the forklift. It truly is a reflection of us.” Together, the couple symbolizes a duality that shines in every aspect of their tasting room, constructed in 2004 by Terry with the 38
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help of Jennifer, his parents and uncle. Last summer, the couple opened its doors to the public, ushering in a new chapter of their lives. The tasting room is a bit off the beaten path, nestled in the winding west side Paso Robles landscape. Still, the stop has already proven itself to be a hidden gem among the oaks. “A lot of our customers come from word-of-mouth recommendations,” said Tasting Room Supervisor Maty Tracey. “It’s all about spreading the love. That’s how we make it happen out here.” Speaking of love — that truly is what inspires the Hoages in all they endeavor. When the couple decided to throw their hats into the winery ring, they didn’t leave the creative work to other people. Instead, they rolled up their sleeves. Together, the couple put pen to paper designing everything from the vineyard and the winery to the tasting room and hospitality experience. “We want people to feel welcomed into the fold; the Hoages are very humble,” said Kim Sabella, who also works in the tasting
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room. “Although they work really hard to make fantastic wine, people can still get an intimate experience.” This vibe is bolstered by the fact that the tasting room isn’t by appointment only; it’s open to the public six days a week. Authenticity serves as the through line of the business, as Terry and Jennifer craft all the wines themselves. The couple learned from local winemaker and mentor Justin Smith of SAXUM Vineyards, who produced their debut 2002 and 2003 vintages. It is from this mentor that the new winemakers learned the importance of both experimentation and allowing nature to shine without excess intervention. When you walk into the tasting room, this philosophy is clear as day. A mix of rustic warmth and angular lines beckon visitors to traverse the length of the metal-framed building. A private wine tasting room features even more barn wood (this time, in the form of a long community-style table). Sheer glass elements and a roll-up door allow the winemaking facility to be visible — part of the conversation. Polished concrete floors and LED lighting showcase an industrial feel that is very of-the-moment. All that aside, Jennifer said she and her husband thought just as much about the substance of the tasting room as they did about the floating floor-to-ceiling bottle storage or the cherry red faux stainless steel cabinetry. “It looks great, feels comfortable, but the experience we offer here is a very down-to-earth one,” Jennifer said. “We want to give the customer top-rate service and try to make sure that all of their needs are met. Whatever situation they want to have — whether it’s to stand at the bar, sit down with a glass or taste only certain types of wine they love — we can and will offer it to them.” The winemaker added that she’s even known to provide lunch for a specific guest if they’re hungry between tastings. “It’s true,” she said with a laugh. “We will literally cater to our guests in any and every way possible.” TH Estate Wines is located at 870 Arbor Road in Paso Robles, specializing in sustainably farmed Rhone-style wines. For more information, call 238-2083 or visit thestatewines.com. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. Reservations required for parties of more than six guests. VINO Central Coast Edition
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IN THE NEWS: San Marcos Creek Winery Best of Show Wine at CCWC Staff Report
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an Marcos Creek Winery, of Paso Robles, earned the 2016 Best of Show Wine, the top award of the Central Coast Wine Competition. The 2016 Central Coast Wine Competition, hosted by the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, featured the best vintages the Central Coast has to offer in the largest evaluation of wines produced from grapes grown on the Central Coast. Paso Roblesbased, San Marcos Creek Winery was awarded Best Red and Best of Show with its 2014 Grenache Based Blend “Fling’s First Crush.” "What a pleasure it was to serve as Chief Judge for the Central Coast Wine Competition in 2016,” said Chief Judge, Tom McDonald, president of Wine Spoken Here. “From adding the California Craft Spirits Competition to exceeding last year’s entries by over a 100 wines, I could not be more pleased with the outcome of the event. Our goal was to bring judges to the competition
Best of Show: Best of Show, Best of Red, Best of Grenache Based Blends San Marcos Creek Winery 2014 “Fling’s First Crush”, Paso Robles Best of Section: Best of Sparkling, Best of Sparkling-Methode Champenoise Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Non-Vintage Laetitia Brut Cuvée, Arroyo Grande Best of White, Best of Viognier Eberle Winery 2015 Viognier, Paso Robles Best of Pink, Best of Other Varietal Rose Sextant Wines 2015 Rose, Paso Robles Best of Dessert, Best of Dessert Whites Eberle Winery 2015 Muscat Canelli, Paso Robles Best of Class: Best of Albarino Bodegas Paso Robles 2015 “Galicia”, Edna Valley Best of Chardonnay Vintage Cowboy 2015 Chardonnay, Paso Robles Best of Chardonnay Blair Estate 2014 Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco Best of Riesling – Dry Coquelicot Estate Wines 2015 Riesling, Santa Ynez Valley Best of Riesling – Off Dry Niven Family Wine Estates 2013 “Zocker”, Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley Best of Sauvignon Blanc Robert Hall Winery 2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles Best of Grenache Blanc Saucelito Canyon Vineyard 2015 Grenache Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley Best of Roussanne Pomar Junction Vineyards 2014 Roussanne, Paso Robles Best of Other White Rhones Cass Vineyard & Winery 2015 Marsanne, Paso Robles Best of White Rhone Blends
Pomar Junction Vineyards 2015 Blanc “Cótes De Pomar”, Paso Robles Best of White Blends (other than Rhones) Red Soles Winery & Stillhouse 2015 “Heart & Sole”, Paso Robles Best of Other White Wines – Dry Michael Gill Cellars 2015 “Oso Blanco” Vermentino, Paso Robles Best of Other White Wines – Dry Baker & Brain Wines 2015 Grüner Veltiner, Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley Best of Other White Wines – Off Dry to Sweet Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards 2014 “Orange Muscat”, San Luis Obispo Best of Grenache Rose Grey Wolf Cellars 2015 “Soul Mate”, Paso Robles Best of Any Rose Blends Denner Vineyards 2015 Rose, Paso Robles Best of Barbera Pianetta Winery 2013 Barbera, Paso Robles Best of Cabernet Franc Tantara Wines 2012 Cabernet Franc, Mateo Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley Best of Cabernet Sauvignon – Prior to 2013 & NonVintage Hoyt Family Vineyards 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Best of Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 Harmony Cellars 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Best of Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014 & 2015 Tooth & Nail Winery 2014 “The Possessor”, Paso Robles Best of Grenache Santa Barbara Winery 2012 Grenache, Lafond Vineyard, STA. Rita Hills Best of Malbec Burbank Ranch 2013 Malbec, Hidden Path, Paso Robles Best of Merlot Hearst Ranch Winery 2014 “Pico Creek”, Paso Robles Best of Petite Sirah Victor Hugo 2013 Petite Sirah (Durif), Templeton
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that would not only appreciate the regions wines, but aid in the marketing efforts of the wineries. With the top five wines produced from regional star wineries like Eberle Winery, San Marcos Creek Winery, Sextant Wines, and Laetitia Vineyard and Winery, it is a testament to the judges who dedicated their time and effort to the competition.” In its 14th year the Central Coast Wine Competition is a collaboration of six California fairs and highlights the wine industry as an integral agricultural component of the community. Gold medal winners will be showcased at the California Mid-State Fair, Contra Costa County Fair, Grand National Livestock Exposition, Horse Show and Rodeo, Monterey County Fair, Santa Barbara County Fair, and the Ventura County Fair. The following is a list of the Best of Class Award winning wines, a full list of results can be found at centralcoastwinecomp.com. Gap District, Paso Robles Best of Petit Verdot Castoro Cellars 2013 Petit Verdot, Paso Robles Best of Pinot Noir – 2013 & Prior Plan B Cellars 2013 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley Best of Pinot Noir – 2014 & 2015 Tlo Wines 2014 Pinot Noir, Paso Robles Best of Sangiovese Peacock Cellars 2014 Sangiovese, Paso Robles Best of Syrah J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2014 “Gesture”, Paso Robles Best of Tempranillo Bushong Vintage Company 2014 “Spanish Castle Magic”, Paso Robles Best of Zinfandel – 2013 & Prior Alapay Cellars 2011 Zinfandel, San Luis Obispo County Best of Zinfandel – 2014 Riboli Family Wine Estates 2014 “Maddalena”, Paso Robles Best of Bordeaux Blends (Meritage) B&E Vineyard 2013 Red Rhythm, Paso Robles Best of Sangiovese Based Blends Indigené Cellars 2014 “Ambiente”, Paso Robles Best of Syrah Based Blends On Your Left Wine Co 2014 Syrah Grenache Counoise, Paso Robles Best of Cabernet Based Blends Treana 2014 Treana Red, Paso Robles Best of Other Rhone Style Blends Rabbit Ridge/Russell Family 2013 “Allure de Robles”, Paso Robles Best of Any Other Red Blends Summerwood Winery 2012 Sentio, Paso Robles Best of Any Other Red Blends Croad Vineyards 2012 Taranaki, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles Best of Any Other Red Varietals Alapay Cellars 2014 Lagrein, French Camp Vineyard, Paso Robles
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729 13th St., Paso Robles. 805-237-3780. www.bodegaspasorobles.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Mon 12-6. Tues-wed Appointment only
5625 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles. 805-239-2562. www.brokenearthwinery.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-5
5685 El Pomar Dr., Templeton. 805-227-4538. www.burbankranch.com Tasting Room Hours: Fri-Sun 11-5. Mon-Thursday by appointment.
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Calcareous Vineyard
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd., Paso Robles. 805-239-0289. www.calcareous.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Cass Winery
7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. 805-239-1730. www.casswines.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Doce Robles Winery
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2023 Twelve Oaks Dr., Paso Robles. 805-227-4766. www.docerobleswinery.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-5:30
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Hunt Cellars
Mitchella Vineyard & Winery
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Eberle Winery
Kiamie Winery
3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles. 805-238-9607. www.eberlewinery.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-6
9750 Adelaide Rd., Paso Robles. 805-226-8333. www.kiamiewines.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5
Niner Wine Estates
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Frolicking Frog Cellars
Le Vigne Winery
Opolo Vineyards
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9988 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles. 805-226-8463. www.dubostwine.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5
739 12th St., Paso Robles. 805-235-8264. www.frolickingfrogwine.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs 1-5. Fri 1-6. Sat 1-5
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Graveyard Vineyards
6994 Estrella Rd., San Miguel. 805-467-2043. www.graveyardvineyards.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Mon 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
HammerSky Vineyard and Inn
7725 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles. 805-239-0930. www.hammersky.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Sun 11-5
2875 Oakdale Rd., Paso Robles. 805-237-1600. www.huntcellars.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10:30-5
5115 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles. 805-227-4000. www.levignewinery.com Tasting Room Hours: Sun-Thurs 11-5. Fri-Sat 11-6
Lusso Della Terra
831 13th Street, Paso Robles. 805-712-8883. www.ldtcellars.com Tasting Room Hours: Mon, Thurs, Sun 1-6. Fri 12-8. Sat 12-9
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MCV Wines
845 Embarcadero Suite H, Morro Bay. 805-712-4647. www.mcvwines.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-7 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
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Midnight Cellars
Hidden Oak Winery
2925 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. www.midnightcellars.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-5:30
4671 South El Pomar Rd., Templeton. 805-237-9315. www.hiddenoakwinery.com Tasting Room Hours: 11-5 Fri-Sun
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2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, Paso Robles. 805-239-8555. www.mitchella.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Mon 12-5
2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles. 802-239-2233. www.ninerwine.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-5
7110 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles. 805-238-9593. www.opolo.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 10-5. Summer Saturdays 10-5:30
Peachy Canyon Winery
1480 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton. 805-239-1918. www.peachycanyon.com Tasting Room Hours: D aily 10-5
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Pear Valley Vineyard & Winery
4900 Union Rd., Paso Robles. 805-237-2861. www.pearvalley.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Poalillo Vineyards
7970 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles. 805-238-0621. www.poalillovineyards.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
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Vino Awards Tasting Notes Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery
Stanger
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RIO SECO Vineyard & Winery
Vines on the Maycrest
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5036 South El Pomar Rd., Templeton. 805-238-9940. www.pmarjunction.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5
4295 Union Rd., Paso Robles. 805-237-8884. www.riosecowine.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5
5225 Highway 41, Paso Robles. 630-461-8602. www.stangervineyards.com Tasting Room Hours: Fri-Sun 11-5
Whalebone Winery
8325 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles. 805-239-9020. www.whalebonevineyard.com Tasting Room Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-5. Fri-Sun 10-5:30 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
5076 Mustard Creek Rd., Paso Robles. 805-237-0378. www.vinesonthemaycrest.com Tasting Room Hours: Thurs-Mon 11-5
Roxo Port Cellars
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd., Paso Robles. 805-238-1600. www.roxocellars.com Tasting Room Hours: Daily 11-5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Sculptera
5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone: 888-302-8881 Open 7 Days a Week. 10:00am - 5:00pm Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Shadow Run
2720 La Panza Rd, Creston, CA 93432 Phone: 805-227-0554 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
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Soaring Hawk
4255 Vista Del Lago, Santa Margarita 805-365-3000. www.soaringhawkvineyards.com Tasting Room Hours: Appointment only Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Wine Name_________________________________ Question #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
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SLOFolks Presents:
Peppino D’Agostino
Saturday, October 8 | 6:30 PM | $20 Peppino’s Acoustic Poetica is a magical, enlightening learning experience that will be a treat for your eyes and ears and inspire your imagination and creative prowess. Doors open at 6:30 PM Show starts at 7:30 PM Purchase your tickets at castorocellars.com, or by calling 805-238-0725
Harvest Wine Weekend
Grape Stomp & Open House
Saturday & Sunday, October 15 - 16 | 10-5:30PM
$5/Wine Club Free
Join us to celebrate the fruits of our labor with tons of fun activities, great food, live music and lots of Dam Fine Wine! Grape Stomping: Channel your inner Lucille Ball and kick off your shoes for some good ol’ grape stomping! Live Music: Soul Sauce takes the stage both days from 12-4PM! Delicious Grub! Lunch will be available for purchase both days
Kiamie Wine Cellars
Sample grapes fresh from harvest! | Barrel Samples! Great wine discounts!
SLOFolks Presents:
The Black Market Trust
Saturday, November 12th | 6:30 PM | $20 The Black Market Trust is an American pop/vocal jazz band who combine the sounds of the great American crooners and vocal groups with the romantic Eastern European gypsy fire of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The Black Market Trust has created an organic new sound that is daring, fresh and exciting yet somehow still familiar and inviting. Combining old world romance with new world form, The Black Market Trust brings you a simple, elegant and well-defined classic sound.
SLOFolks Presents:
Legends of the Celtic Harp - Indoor Concert Saturday, December 10 | 6:30 PM | $22
Mention this ad for 10% OFF your wine purchase. JUST RELEASED: 2014 R’Own Style Blend and 2015 Rose Come visit us at the end of Adelaida Road next to Tolo Winery.
Three of the premier Celtic harpers return to Castoro Cellars in the world take you on a joyous, exciting and uplifting musical journey deep into the myths, legends and heartwarming tales of the Celtic Harp. A humorous and fascinating glimpse into history and a celebration of the Winter Season and magnificent music it brings! Patrick Ball – Celtic Wire harp, Spoken Word, Lisa Lynne – Celtic harp, Irish Bouzouki, and Mandolin. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:30
Visit our website castorocellars.com to get more info, purchase tickets and check out all our upcoming events.
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