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ON THE COVERSan Luis Obispo County Celebrates California Wine MonthPhoto courtesy of California Wine Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WINE COUNTRY NEWSWine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Wine Country Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SAN LUIS OBISPO/PISMO BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . 26

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-35

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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah FlickingerDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA

Phone 805-252-5440

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PUBLISHER Mike GiangrecoDirect 707-938-3734

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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra GrantP.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433

Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674

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CALENDAR EDITOR Laurie FlippenPhone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674

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OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Len Napolitano,Mark Storer, Dave Wilcox

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San Luis Obispo County Celebrates California Wine MontSeptember is California Wine Month, and

that makes it a fine time to enjoy a glass ofCalifornia wine and a visit to wine country.September is harvest time in California and

California Wine Month celebrates the statesideal climate for wine, beautiful wine countrylandscape, our talented and ingenious wine-making families, our celebrated lifestyle andcuisine, and our commitment to sustain-ability and the environment.

2009 is the fifth consecutive year that Cali-fornia Wine Month will be celebrated inSeptember. California wine is important toCalifornias economy, as the state is the fourthlargest wine producer in the world, makes 90percent of American wine and is responsible

for $18.5 billion in retail wine sales in theU.S. California Wine Month is a campaigncoordinated by Wine Institute and its morethan 1,000 California wineries and affiliatedbusinesses.

Savor San Luis Obispo County WinesDuring California Wine Month

Paso Robles wine grape growing regionsclimate is perfect for the production of award-winning premium wines. A day of winetasting and touring begins with a scenic drivealong the country roads. The rolling hills and

rural setting make for a truly authentic winecountry experience. Guests will discover anarray of wineries many family owned andoperated with the owner or winemakergreeting you upon arrival. Pack your picniclunch to enjoy on the winery grounds, chatwith the winemaker, and explore Californias

fastest growing wine region. A long growingseason of warm days and cool evenings giverise to vibrantly ripened fruit with dynamicflavor that translate beautifully in your glassof Paso Robles wine. Youll experiencepremium wines and discover what makesPaso Robles Wine Country distinct, different.For more information, contact the PasoRobles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA),(805) 239-8463, pasowine.com.

The San Luis Obispo wine region hasearned worldwide recognition and respect forthe exceptional quality of wine grapes

produced in this ideal viticultural area. Thearea includes the Edna Valley, the ArroyoGrande Valley, the Avila Valley and Nipomo.The climate and soils have been proven toprovide the perfect environment for growingand producing ultra premium quality wines.Due to the unique geography of area, thevalleys have east-west orientations and aredistinguished by the extensive maritime influ-ence on the climate and soil. The soils aredominated by marine deposits left millions ofyears ago when the valleys were under water.

Loam and clay topsoil overlay calcareousmarine deposits promoting complex flavors.The climate is tempered by marine air flowingdirectly into the valley from the Pacific Ocean.This cooling influence creates an unusuallylong growing season resulting in greatly

intensified varietal flavors. All of thelements produce wine grapes and winescomplex flavors and intensity found onlythe worlds greatest wine regions.

For more information, contact the Luis Obispo Vintners Association, (805) 55868, slowine.com.

Sustainable Winegrowing Promotion Good for the Farmers, Good for theEnvironment & Good for theCommunity

The Central Coast Vineyard Team is a nprofit grower-group whose mission ispromote sustainable winegrowing on Central Coast. They represent a collaborapartnership of growers, wineries, consultanresearchers and natural resource pro

sionals. Their members have increased adoption of environmentally friendly farmpractices and shared their experience wother growers in hopes of increasing acctance of these practices. They have brecognized as an innovative leader by regutory agencies, educators and environmenactivists and have received many awarTheir programs demonstrate the envirmental and agronomic benefits associawith various management practices and tcontinue to be a model for other agricultu

groups working towards sustainability.For more information, contact the Cen

Coast Vineyard Team, (805) 369-CCvineyardteam.org.

For maps of San Luis Obispo County tasting rooms,see pages 20 and 22. For a complete listing of San LuiObispo County tasting rooms open to the public,including hours of operation and contact informationsee pages 32-35. For events happening the week inwine country, check out the calendar on pages 8-10 ovisit WineCountryThisWeek.com.


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ONGOING SATURDAYSMaking Sense of Scents at Wild Horse Winery

Learn how to properly taste & smell some of your favorite Wild Horse wines &

find naturally occurring aromas. $20 by appointment at 12, 2 & 3:30pm.

Limit 8 people. Call for reservations or for groups more than 8. Templeton

805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected]

ONGOING WEEKENDSPinot Noir Blending SeminarSample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly

means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home.

$50, $35/wine club. By appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton

RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected]

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHTOpen Mic Songwriters & Comedian NightBBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages

welcome. 6-9pm, Free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWine Tasting atVinoteca Wine BarLocal winemaker featured each week, 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154

ONGOINGArt Exhibit at Castoro Cellars

Featuring Heidi Franscioni,Templeton,10am-5:30pm

888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.comONGOING SEPTEMBER

Art Exhibit at OrtmanFamilyVineyardsRichard Mortensensfused glass art, 12-6pm, 12-7pm weekends, 805-237-9009

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25TheLoft Gallery new at theFireflyPresents a new exhibition of contemporary art. 805 239-8152

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHGourmet Pairings at Meridian VineyardsTry gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133

ONGOING SATURDAYSTempleton Farmers MarketFresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 9am-12:30pm 805-239-6535

ONGOINGEstrella Warbird MuseumCollection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org

ONGOING FRIDAYS15 Degrees C Wines Beer TastingsFeatured beer every Friday night, $10, 6pm, Templeton, 805-434-1554

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHArt, Wine & Song

Art, music & wine at downtown wineries, 5-7pm

805-227-6813, www.pasowine.com

ONGOING EVERY WEDNESDAYLocavore Wednesdays at Clayhouse

Featuring a local product in their downtown Paso Robles tasting room.

Free samples & wine tasting! 805-238-7055, www.clayhousewines.com

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAYFriday Night Flights at Clayhouse Vineyards

Enjoy a flight of three Clayhouse wines paired with three foodie flights! 5-7pm

$15, $10/ wine club members, RSVP 805-238-7055, www.clayhousewines.com

ONGOING EVERY 1ST SATURDAYWine & the Arts at Clayhouse Vineyards

Downtown Paso RoblesTasting Room presents a celebration of music, a rt &

wine. 4-7pm, www.clayhousewines.com

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBERBocce and BBQBring or buy Donati wine and enjoy the BBQ and games on them!

Donati Family Vineyard, 5-8pm, winespace.donatifamilyvineyard.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSLive Music in the Tasting Room at Eos

Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company.

12-3pm, 805-239-2562, w ww.eosvintage.com

September 19: James Hurley September 26: Rob Hegel

October 3: Mike Maguire October 10: Unfiltered JazzTrio

October 31: Mike Maguire November 14: Unfiltered JazzTrio

ONGOINGTHROUGH SEPTEMBER 30Slivers of Time at Carina Cellars

Featuring the artwork of Santa Barbara photographer and Carina Cellars staff

member, Patrick Lyons. www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459

SEPTEMBER 17Celebrations of Life Lecture at Eos Estate:

In Depth Winemaker Tour

Winery Barrel Room, featuring the Eos EstateWinery winemaking team.Tour

with the Eos winemakers & learn about the operations. 2-3pm, Featured wines:

Cupa Chardonnay & Lost Angel Mischief, www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19Cigar Conference West

First annual Cigar ConferenceWest 2009, (Cig-ConWest), top-flight cigar

conference/festival. Free cigars & accessories, cigar rolling demonstrations,

seminars, great food, libations & more. $150, River Oaks Pavillon

18th from 1-10pm, 19th from 10am-5pm, Zina from Sylvester Winery will be

hosting a special cheese & cigar pairing seminar, www.cigarconference.com

SEPTEMBER 18Cigar Conference West VIP Dinner

At the Robert Hall Winery guests will be treated to a four-course meal prepared

by Chef Jeffrey Scott with wine & cigar pairings, after-dinner cigars, wines and

a live auction. 5:30-10pm, [email protected], 805-239-1616

SEPTEMBER 19Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves

Jay McCarthy, from Beaver Creek Chophouse, Avon, CO, known as the celebrity

cowboy chef. Great food, excellent preparation, great meal. A longtime friendof Eberle Winery, theyre thrilled to have him return for a dinner in the caves.

$150, RSVP 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 198th Annual Arte deTizaChalk murals created by area artists on the sidewalk of Pine Street between

11th and 12th streets beginning at 8 a.m. the morning of the Taste.

SEPTEMBER 19Taste of Downtown OffersA Saturday of Fine Cuisine, Music & Art30 local restaurants, a brewery, wineries, ice cream and coffee houses.

11am-4pm, $25, for passes call 805-238-4103

SEPTEMBER 25Sunset Concert at Robert Hall WineryAdamCrowe blends delta blues, rootsfolk, Hawaiiana& Americana styles.

6-9pm,$25, RSVP 805-239-1616ext. 24,[email protected]

SEPTEMBER 25Soulamente in Concert at Vina RoblesThe series continues with featured ar tist Soulamente. $22, $20/club memb

7pm, to purchase tickets or order a picnic call 805-227-4812

SEPTEMBER 26

Firestone Walkers Oaktoberfest VRiver Oaks Hot Springs Spa, commemorative event stein and two beers plu

German food platter, $40 or $45/door. Live polka music by Trio Internation

12-5pm, 805-239-0289, www.oaktoberfest.com

SEPTEMBER 26Wine & Cheese Flight on Patio at EosTaste Eos ReserveWines paired with local gourmet cheeses.

$10 per person, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

SEPTEMBER 26Outdoor Concert at Castoro CellarsFeaturingWake the Dead, the World's First Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead JamBand. Doors open 6pm, show 7pm. Dinner extra by Bon Temps Creole Cafe

$22, RSVP 805-467-2002, www.castorocellars.com

SEPTEMBER 26Classic Comedy Live Dinner Night, Stacked Stone Cellars

Three world-class comedians, and a family winery ranch style dinner! Dick

Hardwick, Mrs. Hughes and Ronn Lucas. Bring the kids!

$40, $30/club members, $20 for kids 12 and under), 7pm

www.stackedstone.com or call the winery at 805-238-7872.

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Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend FestivalThe three-day weekend offers a wealth of activities unique to the season.Throughout Harvest WineWeekend, wineries host extraordinary and seldom seen crush

and harvest activities. Experience vineyard practices in motion and take par t in a blending seminar, or jump feet first into a two-ton grape stomp. The weekend is

yours for the taking, the most valuable indulgence of all! Over 130 wineries will host more than 150 individual events throughout the weekend. For details visit

www.pasowine.com/events.A sampling of individual events: (RSVP required!)

OCTOBER 16

Kenneth Volk Vineyards: JustsayPasofor anadditional10%discounton anywinepurchase.

Castoro Cellars: Join them for sausages, homemade mustardsand various appetizers. Listen to live music by local favorite David Lynch.

Celebrate the harvest with grape sampling, fresh tank and barrel samples

and current releases. 6-8pm, $15/pp; Complimentary/club members

Pozo Valley: What youve been waiting for a Zinfandel vertical!

Taste PozoValleys 2003 through 2007 Zinfandel vintages side by side.

Appetizers will be provided. 5:30pm, $25/pp, $20/club members

Carina Cellars: Join owner David Hardee and winemaker Ryan

Saccomano for a five-course dinner paired with library wines in Hardees

private residence with beautiful views. 6-9pm, $105/pp, $85/club members

Eberle Winery: Celebrate30 yearsof finewinemaking atEberleWinery!Winemaker dinner inthe caveswith ChefMaegan Loring fromthe Park

Restaurant, San LuisObispo; $150/pp,$120/club;barrel tastings,library samples

Eos Winery: Join them for a gastronomic adventure as they explorethe treasures of the deep, the delicacies of the wild and the flavors of the

vine. With their winemakers enjoy an evening of award-winning Eos Estate

wines, all set against the beautiful Paso Robles vineyard back-drop.

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines:Chef Jeff Jackson fromTheRange in Santa Margarita will prepare a fantastic five-course menu of fresh,

seasonal offerings. Seating at 6:30pm, $105/pp, $95/club members

Robert Hall Winery: Sunset Harvest Dinner with Chef NicolaAllegretta of Mamas Meatball. Come enjoy their award-winning wine and

celebrate the bountiful 2009 Harvest. 6-10pm $60/pp, $50/club members

OCTOBER 17Arroyo Robles Winery: Start your morningat theirtasting

roomwitha specialbreakfast. Allyour favoritesalongwiththe familys maple

syrupand ArroyoRobles sparkling wines.9:30-11am$10/pp, $5/clubmembers

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles: Gourmet Chocolate

and FirestoneWine Pairings! Unique artisan chocolate truffles created by

Daily Dose of Decadence of Templeton paired with a flight of five classic

FirestoneVineyard wines. Three tasting sessions available at

11am, 1pm and 3pm. Reservations required, space is limited!

Halter Ranch: Join them for a relaxing day at the ranch.Wine-

maker Bill Sheffer will be at the wood-fired oven and winegrower MitchWyss

will be giving tours of the sustainably farmed vineyard.

Pianetta Winery: Join Pianetta at the winery in San Miguel for

the 2nd Annual Pianetta-Palooza. Live music, open pit barbecue, games,

wine and the best wine sale of the year. 2-6pm, $45/pp; $35/club members

Sylvester Vineyards & Winery: Gourmet buffet extrav-

aganza featuring lobster, prime rib, roasted salmon in puff pastry, shrimp and

much more. 6:30pm, $60/pp, $50/Flock

Vihuela Winery: Wind down the day with the Vihuela Saturday

Night Downtown party. Live music accompanying their brand new wine

release and a gourmet spread is the perfect end to a long day of wine tasting

Arroyo Robles Winery: Enjoy a surf and turf dinner, grape

stomping and barn dance at the AR Vineyard. 6-11pm, $60/pp, $50/club

Hunt Cellars: a memorablewinemaker dinner featuring the ulti-

mate in fine dining. Five-course dinner by acclaimed chef. Live music after

dinner. Seating is limited due to popularity. $110/pp

OCTOBER 18

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards: Enjoy your Sunday

morning with fresh crpes, live music and Wild Horse wines, 10am. Or, ifblending is more your style, join them for a Pinot Noir blending seminar.

Clayhouse Wines: Exclusive estate vineyard tour and winemaker

lunch at their historic adobe. $50/pp, $40/club members; includes trans-

portation. Lunch and tour limited to 10 people.

Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden: Meet

renownedsculptor JohnJaggerfor toursof thesculpture garden andinsights from

theartist.Learnabout the260-acrefamily estate.Tourtimes11am,1 & 3pm

Edward Sellers Vineyards & Wines: Start your day

downtown, enjoy Rhne wines paired with cheeses from around the world.

Chat with winemaker Amy Butler and owners Ed and Dani Sellers.

Jada Vineyard & Winery: Celebrate the 2009 harvest the

Jada Way!Halloween at Harvestcelebrates the 60s all weekend long.

Wear a 60s costume and you will be entered in their contest. Prizes


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OCTOBER 2Another 3 Day Weekend Begins at Jada!

Visit Jada & get a taste of the good life. Fun pairings with our Jada wines all

weekend long. w ww.jadavineyard.com

OCTOBER 2Isoceles Reserve Black Tie DinnerChateau Baldwin, JustinVineyards & Winery, join Justin and Deborah Baldwin

at their home. Live music, 6:30pm, $300/club members, $375/guests

805-238-6932, www.JUSTINwine.com, [email protected]

OCTOBER 3Ancestor Release Dinner at Halter RanchAnnual harvest moon dinner celebrating the 2005 Ancestor, in Halter Ranch

historic barn, 6pm. RSVP 805-226-9455, [email protected]

OCTOBER 7, 14, 21 & 28BallroomDance Lessons - SwingInstructorLaura Nicholsonwill teachdancesteps from6-7pm;social dancefrom

7-8pm. $13,$10/club, RSVPVinaRobles HospitalityCenterat 805-227-4812

OCTOBER 12-18Erwin Dazelles A la TienneExhibitionFeaturing his exceptional wine themed acrylic on canvas. Proceeds to Wine for

Water. Paso Wine Center, www.wineforwater.org, 805-239-9156

OCTOBER 15Celebrations of Life Lecture at Eos:Sensory Evaluation featuring Vivian Popke

Winery Lab & Conference Room, evaluation of wines using sensor y evaluation;

Difference & rating tests; descriptive analysis & pairing of wine & food. 6-7pm

Featured wines: Eos Pinot Grigio & Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignonwww.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562

OCTOBER 16Wild Horse Winery Bike Bash Party

8th AnnualTempletonWine & Roses Bike Ride pre-ride party atWild Horse

Winery. Enjoy a great pasta dinner, wine & live music. $15 per person

RSVP required, sign up for the party when you register for the ride at

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1749878

OCTOBER 23Julie & the BadDogs at Vina RoblesThe 2009Vina Robles Concert Series, 7pm, 805-227-4812

OCTOBER 23CRAVE A Paso Robles Wine Experience

Satisfy your craving at this unique wine tasting experience in San Luis Obispo.

Music, food pairings and plenty of Paso Robles wine are sure to gratify you

instantly! $40/presale, 7:30-10pm,Veterans Hall, SLO, www.pasowine.com

OCTOBER 24Wine & Cheese Flight on the Patio at Eos

Taste Eos ReserveWines paired with local gourmet cheeses.

$10 per person, www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562

OCTOBER 24Indoor Concert at CastoroFeaturing Preston Reed playing an array of guitars. His vast range of original

music will forever change your expectation of a guitarist. Doors open 6:45pm,

concert 7:30pm, $20, RSVP 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

OCTOBER 31Halloween at Jada

Fun pairings with Jada wines all weekend long. w ww.jadavineyard.com

NOVEMBER 7A Tuscan TrioProgressive Winemaker DinnerA progressive dinner paired with award winning wines from Eberle, Vina Robles

& Robert Hall Winery travels through the neighborhood for appetizers, dinner,dancing & dessert. 6:30pm, $75, RSVP 805 -238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

CAYUCOS & MORRO BAY

ONGOINGAdventures with NatureVarious hikes. Morro Bay State Park Museum, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org

ONGOING SATURDAYSFishermen & FarmersMarket in Morro BayFresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm 800-231-0592

ONGOINGWinemaker Dinners at Hoppes

Join Chef Bill Hoppe with hisWinemaker Dinners featuring California's best wine

producers and Chef Hoppe's personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful

combinations of local and exotic foods. 805 995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com

SEPTEMBER 19Baileyana & tangent Wine Club Yacht Cruise

Cruise the Morro Bay on the Papagallo II, 4-7pm

MeetWinemaker Christian Roguenant & enjoy their wines paired with

hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Leonard Gentieu.

$85 wine club members only, RSVP Lori 805-269-8206, [email protected]

OCTOBER 3-4Morro Bay Harbor Festival

At the Wine and California CuisineTasting Pavilion sample wines from more

than 30 local wineries as well as food samples from local restaurants, caterers

and a special albacore BBQ put on by local commercial fishermen.

Bands, entertainment, contests, tours, races and live water rescues. 10am-6pm

Adults $8, 2 day tickets $10, 12 and under free, 800-366-6043, [email protected]

OCTOBER 104th Annual Morro Bay Cruise with Tolosa

JoinTolosa onboard the Papagallo II cruising Morro Bay, 1-4pm.

Chef Leonard Gentieu will be pairing five Tolosa wines with mouth-watering

hors d'oeuvres, $80, $70/club members, RSVP early, www.tolosawinery.com

OCTOBER 16Cruise with Arroyo Robles Winery

Join them aboard the Papagallo II as they sail around Morro Bay Harbor.

Chef Leonard Gentieus fabulous creations paired with your favorite AR wines

6-9 pm, $85, $75/club members, RSVP 805-226-5454

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Hearst Castle ToursWitnessthe brillianceof thehistoricalmanor,800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org

ONGOING EVERY FRIDAYTapas at Tolosa

Start the weekend enjoying four tapas from Corner View Restaurant paired

with four reserve wines, 5:30-7:30pm. Located in the Heritage Room.

$25, $20/club members, [email protected], 805-782-0500 x10

ONGOING SATURDAYSWine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards

In the Heritage Room, four estate wines are paired with four artisan cheeses

from around the world. 11am-3pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSReserve Flight Tastings at Tolosa Vineyards

In the Heritage Room, flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhne style

wines or even a ver tical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/club members

805-782-0500 x10, [email protected]

ONGOING WEEKENDSLiveMusic at Mothers TavernUpscale tavern with big band music most Sundays, San Luis Obispo

Call for schedules, 805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAYDallidet Adobe & GardensOldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery

in the area. 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet

ONGOINGAutomobilia MuseumSpecialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with many other antiques

relating to transportation. 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHArt Gallery EventsArt After DarkVarious art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese

5-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org

SEPTEMBER 20Claiborne & Churchill Barely Cooking Class

Learn exciting recipes for your next cocktail party. Chef Jennie Sturgeon will

perform a live cooking demo of four unique hors doeuvres. Enjoy samples of

these appetizers paired with C&C fine wines. RSVP 805-544-4066

SEPTEMBER 25Meet the Winemaker at Laetitia

Taste after hours with their winemakers. 5-7pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

OCTOBER 24A Wine Drinker's Guide to the Galaxy

at Claiborne & Churchill

Enjoy wine & appetizers while viewing the moon, stars, planets & other celes-

tial objects. Cal Poly professor Dr. David Mitchell is the astronomy expert for the

evening. RSVP 805-544-4066

NOVEMBER 6Claiborne & Churchill Winemaker Dinnerat Buona Tavola

Give them a call to sign up now! 805-544-4066. Seats are limited

PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

SUNDAYS OCTOBER 4 - NOVEMBER 1A Murder Mystery DinnerAddams Family: It's Itts Birthday!Dinner, wine & laughter, Spyglass Restaurant, Shell Beach, 5pm

805-489-3875, www.murderinmind.comONGOING

Local Wine Tasting Tuesday,Live Music & Complimentary AppetizersAt Lido Restaurant

The Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, 5:30-6:30pm, $12

RSVP 805-773-8900, www.thedolphinbay.com

September 15: RiverbenchWinery September 22:TolosaWinery

September 29: SextantWinery October 6: CalcareousVineya

October 13: ClautiereWinery October 20:Vina Calina Wine

October 27: Edna ValleyVineyards

Cooking School at the Lido RestaurantAll Classes include an unforgettable meal paired with fine local wines

5:30-8:30pm

September 24: Food withWine Pairing, $80

October 22: Lido Basics, Sauces & Dressings, $65

November 19: Lido Basics, Holiday Favorites, $65

AVILA BEACHONGOING FRIDAYS

First Friday at MorovinoDelicious food & wine pairings, 4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach

OCTOBER 23Sea Fare 2009

Featuring fresh seafood from the finest restaurants on the Central Coast

and award-winning wines from local wineries. Silent auction, benefiting

the Avila Beach Marine Institute.Tickets are $75, Avila Beach Golf Resort

805 595-7280, [email protected]

OCTOBER 22-25Avila Beach Concours dElegance

Features unique venues around the SLO county, highlights the best food a

wine purveyors, local artists and showcase over 200 of the most beautiful

in the world. All will be displayed at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on Sunda

October 25,10am-3pm, 805-544-2266, w ww.avilabeachconcours.com

NOVEMBER 6 -8Harvest Celebration WeekendJoin theVintners of San Luis Obispo in celebrating the 14th annual Harvest

bration at Avila Beach Golf Resort. 805-541-5868, tickets at www.slowine.c

Friday: Winemaker Dinners, Great local cuisine paired with the best SLO

at one of the many winemaker dinners planned for Friday night.

Saturday: Grand Tasting & Auction, More than 50 of the Central Coasts b

wineries and restaurants will be in attendance. 1-5pm, $80

First-ever SLOVintners Futures Tasting and Auction. Add this event to yo

Grand Tasting ticket for only $20. Starts at noon.

Sunday: SLOWinery Open House Celebrations.Visit the SLOVintners wine

for more wine, tours, tastings and special discounts. Meet and mingle wit

people who make the wine (your Saturday event tickets gets you in free!)

http://slowine.com/cm/events/harvest_celebration_weekend.html

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOINGHopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub

Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the wcalendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers MarketFarm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts. 12-2:30pm

805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSLearn How to MakeIce Cream at Doc Burnsteins30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors, 7pm

805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Down at Wood WineryReserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm, 805-489-9663

www.wildwoodwine.com, email [email protected]


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ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBERPainting with Light-Sacred Light, Sacred LandsA new vision of the Central Coast by Paul J. McCloskey.

The Clark Center for Performing Art, Arroyo Grande

SEPTEMBER 20Taste of the Central Coast

A finefoodand wine tastingeventwitha live andsilentauctionbenefittingfoster

andhigh-needs childrenand familieson theCentral Coast.Heldat theCypress

Ridge Pavilionin ArroyoGrande, guestswill enjoy listening tothe livemusicof

WhollyJazz. 3-6:30pm, $7,www.fcni.org, 805-706-0569

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSSantaMaria Valley Railway Historical MuseumFun includes a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927

www.smvrhm.org/museum

ONGOINGFriday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro

Start your weekend! 4:30pm, 805-922-1468, w ww.costadeorowinery.com

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting at The Loading DockLive music, wine & food, 7-10pm. $5, Santa Maria, 805-934-3471

SEPTEMBER 19Sustainablity is the Future;How We're Farming for TomorrowJoin Byron Estate Winery for an in-depth look at their proprietary

sustainable farming methods, 11am-2pm. Lunch & wine included

$50, $45/club, RSVP 805-938-1537 [email protected]

OCTOBER 10Santa Maria Vineyard WalksJoin Bien NacidoVineyards host Chris Hammell on a harvest walk.

10am, www.smvwc.com/VineyardWalks.html

OCTOBER 9-12Small Santa Barbara VintnersCelebration of Harvest!TheVintners Visa is a four-day pass to 12 participating wineries for $35, each

of whom will pull out all the stops just for Vintners Visa holders.The Vintners'

Visa can be used at wineries from Friday through Monday, so make it a long

weekend! In addition to the celebration itself, and the special treats offered

through theVintners Visa, many member wineries will host special events

from winemaker dinners to open houses to tours and tastings at wineries not

generally open to the public.There'll be a full slate of events during the long

weekend. For details and tickets, sbcountywines.com/events/celebration.html.

OCTOBER 10Celebration of HarvestOn the beautiful grounds of Rancho SisquocWinery in the Santa MariaValley.

Local restaurants, caterers & food suppliers will showcase their talents by

providing delicious samples. Live music from several bands. Silent auction.

1-4pm $65 ($75 at the door) www.sbcountywines.com/events/celebration.html

OCTOBER 11Harvest Bash at Byron EstateWineryAs part of the annual Santa Barbara Vintners' Celebration of Harvest. A feast &

tasting of Byron wines while relaxing to live music. 10am-4pm, Tasting/$10

Wine Club/Complimentary. Tasting & Food/$15,Wine Club/$5

805-938-1537, RSVP [email protected]

OCTOBER 11CambriaWinery Open House

A part of the annual Vintners' Celebration of Harvest. 10am-4:30pm$7, free/club members, RSVP 805-938-1537, [email protected]

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHWildling Art Museum - FreeFriday FlicksFree movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm

805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSEvening with the Winemaker$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com

ONGOING THURSDAYSUnderstandingYour Palateat LosOlivos CafWine tasting & hors doeuvres, 5pm. $15

805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING

SantaYnezValley Historical SocietyMuseum

& Parks - Janeway Carriage House

Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm

805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org

SECONDTHURSDAY

WineImpressions at Artiste

Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory evaluation & discussion by

region. 7-9pm. 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com

ONGOING

Saturdays - Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead aone mile walk for all ages on the Oak CanyonTrail, 10-11:30am

Weekends -Cachuma LakeWildlife Cruise

Guided 2-hour cruise with wildlife & geology. $7 for 12 & under, $15 over 12

Junior Ranger Program

Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment

12:30-1:30pm $2 per child

Many other children & adult friendly programs! Cachuma Lake Nature Center

Santa Ynez Park 805-693-0691, ww w.cachuma.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House

Live music & fine food, 6:30pm, $2

805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com

ONGOINGArt Exhibit at Artiste Winery

11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com

ONGOING

Glider Rides atthe Airport

805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com

SEPTEMBER 26

Autumn on the Wine Trail

A Wine Passport weekend with the 14 Santa YnezValley Wine Country wineries.

Join them for the wonders of harvest in the beautiful SantaYnez Valley.Take in

the Valley's rolling hills covered with rows of golden vines laden with ripe

grapes ready for harvest. Bask in the early autumn sunlight as you savor award

winning wines, $45. For details www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olive OilTasting at Foley10:30am-4pm, Lompoc, 805-737-6222, www.foleywines.com

NOVEMBER 7

Release Celebration for Vino de Sueo

Buellton, SantaYnez Valley Marriott, A small group of local premium wine-

makers will host a benefit release celebration forVino de Sueos benefitting 17

programs in the county.Twelve varietal wines from twelve local wineries with

twelve artists labels. 3-6pm, $40, 805 686-0295 www.vinodesuenos.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers & foods, 2:30-6pm

805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

Ongoing exhibits of art & photography805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

ONGOING

Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum

All makes & models, Solvang, 805-6869522, www.motosolvang.com

SEPTEMBER 18-20

73rd Annual Danish Days Weekend

A three-day celebration of Solvang's rich Danish heritage.

805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.com

SEPTEMBER 25-26

Solvang Jazz Festival

3rd annual event celebrating America's musical art form under the leadership

of Stix Hooper, founder ofThe Crusaders jazz group. Brenda Vanderloop,

UGJPM, 425-481-3274, [email protected], w ww.solvangjazz.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYSSantaBarbara Arts & Crafts ShowFeaturing all types of art, crafts & jewelry. East Beach Pier, 10am6pm

805-897-1982,www.sbaacs.com

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting at East Beach WineHostedby a winemaker, wineryowneror wine broker. 8-10 wines totaste.

4-7pm,contactfor currenthost listing. 805-691-1020,www.eastbeachwine

ONGOINGWinemaker Dinners at Wine CaskDelicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines, 6:30pm

805-996-9463, www.winecask.com

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYSAt various venues art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm

805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com

ONGOINGPlanetarium Shows atSantaBarbara Museum of NaturalHistory805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com

Exploring the Spring Sky Cosmic Safari

Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket

ONGOING THURSDAYSAn Evening of Visual & Performing ArtsSanta Barbara downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the

public to enjoy local art. 5-8pm, 805-962-2098SEPTEMBER 19

Sandcastle FestivalEast Beach, Santa Barbara. 11am-6pm, Free admission & low-cost contest

registration. www.SBSandcastleFestival.com

SEPTEMBER 26FlamencoArts Festivalat Lobero TheaterMaria Juncal and her nine-member company of dancers, guitarists and sin

in the U.S. Premiere of Tercera Llamada - Moment of Enchantment.

7:30pm, $60, $48, $38, 805-963-0761, flamencoarts.org

SEPTEMBER 27Wynton Marsalis at the ArlingtonTheatreWynton Marsalis and his 15-piece ensemble, the Jazz at Lincoln Center

Orchestra is composed of an array of jazz music's leading soloists performi

the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane and other great composer

1pm, Arlington Theatre, www.ticketmaster.com

OCTOBER 1-31epicure.sb: a month to savor santa barbaraA 31-day, community-wide culinary extravaganza features food and drink

festivals, cooking classes, winemaker dinners, seasonal menus, book signi

epicurean-insprired art exhibits and many more tasting opportunites. Toprestaurants, wineries, gourmet purveyors and galleries offer 90+ cuisine,

libations and cultural happenings. Details at www.epicuresb.com.

ONGOINGTidepoolTalkShow & tell about fascinating animals & plants at the exhibit. National Pa

Visitor Center Ventura Harbor, 805-658-5730, www.nps.gov

ONGOING SATURDAYSTour Ojai Olive Oil at Asquith FarmBegins outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive va

eties, their maturing process, the harvesting & a visit to the tree nursery. S

the adventure of producing premium-quality olive oils. 10am-3pm Mon-Fappointment. 805-701-3825, www.ojaioliveoil.com

OCTOBERRaise A Glass, Lift A SpiritFall Wine Tasting Event

An exclusive wine tasting event with proceeds to benefit the Simi Valley E

tion Foundation! Over 20 wineries, an hors d'oeuvres buffet, raffle and the

Maddox Band.Wines at great prices, 6-9pm, $35, $40 at the door BestWe

Posada Royale Hotel & Suites, Simi Valley, 805-584-6300

VENTURA COUNTY

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by Mark Storer

Jason Westfall was excited by what he saw in Paso Robles. The

Long Beach, CA native had been visiting the wine region for some timewith friends and was fascinated with the vineyards, the wineries andthe people. Its really a great place and Ive come to love it so much,the 37-year-old said.

But what struck Westfall, the entrepreneur, was that there was alsoa unique business opportunity. Wed ridden in limos and we werentreally happy with that experience, he says. We wanted flexibility andfreedom. When youre in a limo, even if youre at the winery, the clockis running the whole time and its a lot of money that you could beotherwise spending on the wines.

So, Westfall, unhappy with the direction of his music merchan-

dising business in Southern California, came up withan idea and shared it with his friend and partnerRicky Fernandez. From their conversations, TheWine Line was born.

We officially launched in February but offeredcomplimentary service from September throughNovember as part of my research and business plan-ning last year to make sure we do it right. Theycertainly have.

Operating two Dodge Sprinter nine passenger vans, The Wine Linewill pick you up at your accommodations and then drop you off at anyone of 23 wineries in its system. Once you reach the first winery, the

driver will take you in to meet the winerys tasting room crew and giveyou a brief background on the winery. The bus will then go out on itsroute and comes back every 40 minutes, says Westfall. You can stayat a winery as long as you want and visit as many as time permits.The vans are equipped with a cooler and the driver will carry yourpurchases and store them for you.

The price for the service is $39.95 per customer and at that rate, itsa veritable steal. Professionals do the driving and they know the lay ofthe land and, most importantly, who have not been wine tasting allday.

Were working toward growing the loops and eventually,customers will be able to to accommodate east, west and Far Out Westwineries with a common stop for each loop at the downtown PasoRobles park, says Westfall.

Its all about flexibility, says Westfall. We want people to enjoythe wine country and not have to worry about the rest, he says.

Wineries arent the only ones who are thinking about sustainablepractices these days, either. Were eventually going to manufactureour own bio-diesel for the vans, says Westfall. That will take sometime to get things rolling, so right now were purchasing bio-dieselfrom J.B. Dewar company in San Luis Obispo.

Right now, The Wine Line is only booking for Thursdays through

Saturdays, but are available for possible Wait Listlarge parties of 8 or more Monday, Tuesday a

Wednesday. For more information, The Wine Lcan be found at www.hoponthewineline.com or ycan reach Jason and the Wine Line crew at 888

WINELINE or (805) 610-8267.

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company will hold its 5th annOaktoberfest on Saturday, September 26 at River Oaks Hot SpriSpa in Paso Robles. The event will be sponsored by Firestone WaBrewery and Estrella & Associates, Inc., and will again benHospice of San Luis Obispo County.

Oaktoberfest has grown to be an amazing community effort, Jamie Smith, Firestones Marketing Manager. We are so exciteonce again host this event benefitting a great cause, Smith added

Last years Oaktoberfest boasted more than 1000 attendees raised over $20,000 for Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. Tyear Firestone Walker Brewing Co. is hoping to raise more t$30,000 for Hospice.

Oaktoberfest has proven to be one of the most unique and excifestivals on the Central Coast. Activities from the The Beer Olymp(keg toss, barrel roll and stein race) to the ceremonial tapping ofOaktoberfest beer, have all become favorites of festival goers. Tyears event wont disappoint either with a great line up of imporGerman beers, Firestone Walker beers, German varietal wines frlocal wineries, and authentic German cuisine provided by Old VieRestaurant of Shell Beach. Polka sensation Trio Internationale isto play, along with another act yet to be announced.

The event will kick off at noon on Saturday, September 26, wthe arrival of Firestones Oaktoberfest beer brought in via ho

drawn carriage. Tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door ainclude a collectible half liter stein, two beer tickets, a German foplatter and admittance to the entire event. Designated drivers purchase tickets for $15 day of, which include a food platter non-alcoholic drink.

Tickets are available online at www.Oaktoberfest.com, at FirestWalker Brewing Company (Paso Robles and Buellton), Estrella Asciates, Inc.River Oaks Hot Springs and Hospice of San Luis Obispoffice. Sponsorships are still available and more info can be foundvisiting www.Oaktoberfest.com or by calling Hospice of SLO Couat (805) 544-2266.

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Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a sensation that can onlybe experienced among the vines. Warmth throughout wine countryflourishes, both in the air and in the earth. Scents of ripened fruitare abundant, providing a taste of the richness enjoyed in everybottle of Paso Robles wine. Echoes of celebration fill the air givinga feeling of excitement and something novel; a fresh start; a newvintage!

These are the characteristics classic to Harvest in Paso RoblesWine Country and although you may not be able to enjoy the entirethree month season, you can get a taste of what its all about.Harvest Wine Weekend, October 16-18, offers a wealth of activitiesunique to season and is the idyllic wine country getaway, conve-niently located on Californias Central Coast. This neatly packaged

weekend is within reach and the perfect excuse to take a break fryour every-day routine.

Come indulge in the season. Experience harvest during one loweekend of individual events at the area wineries, maximizing ytime in wine country. Throughout Harvest Wine Weekend, winerhost extraordinary and seldom seen crush and harvest activitExperience vineyard practices in motion and take part in a blendseminar, or jump feet first into a two-ton grape stomp. Tweekend is yours for the taking, the most valuable indulgenceall!

More than 130 wineries will host more than 150 individevents throughout the weekend. Visit the website www.pasowine.com to plan your Harvest Wine Weekend expence in Paso Robles Wine Country. You may also request a fHarvest Wine Weekend brochure to be sent to you, simply em

[email protected] with your request. Be sure to include yomailing address!

Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend is the only time to expeence the three month season in just three days. We all want thmonths in wine country, and Harvest Wine Weekend is the nbest thing. So, hop in the car, bring your brochure and enjoy ytime during the 2009 Harvest Wine Weekend.


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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

California Barrel Crafts Offers Unique Pieces Made from Barrel Stave

A T A S C A D E R O

HOPPES GARDENBISTRO & WINE SHOPThe most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central

Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppes seasonally inspired menu,

hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.

Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats

and vegetarian/vegan items.

78 N. Ocean Avenue Wednesday-Sunday11am-10pm

www.hoppesbistro.com 805.995.1006

MAMA'S MEATBALLFine Italian Restaurant and Catering

Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating

seasonal menus by using only the finest and

freshest ingredients.

570HigueraSt. Suite 130-135www.mamasmeatball.com

805-544-0861

NOVO RESTAURANTNOVOs international flavors are the leading ingredients in an

exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian

flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,

mixtures andmarinadesbalanced withcrisp,seasonalvegeta-

bles and savory meats. Explore.

726HigueraStreet OpenDaily from11am805-543-3986 www.novorestaurant.com

S A N L U I S O B I S P O

The day Marv Kohlman picked up a handful of barrel stavesfrom a local barrel seller, he wasnt quite sure what he was going todo with them. A tennis court builder, Marv has spent the last

decade building structures for a variety ofsports venues. But when he saw the rawbeauty of the barrel wood, he knew heneeded to explore the possibilities. And soCalifornia Barrel Crafts was born.

Marv took the staves home, sanding andrefinishing them, and carefully exploring thecurves and character of the wood. His firstcreation was a wine cart, framed in antiquebronze, with a sturdy butcher block top,glass rack above and sanded and stained staves serving as bottlerack below. Then he began to tinker with the finishes and mate-rials, eventually developing a full suite of handmade wine cartsavailable for $595 and up.

But Marvs creativity continued and one-by-one he begancreating other items. Some were based on other products he hadseen, while others were born purely of his ingenuity. He now offersa full range of gifts and home goods honed from the barrels ofCentral Coast wineries. There are balance racks: staves shaped intoarcs, with the neck of the bottle going into a small hole placed justso, tilting the arc to form a neck-down bottle holder (available forone, two or three bottles, starting at only $15). There are servingarcs: staves shaped to fit over the bottle neck and hold two wineglasses for an elegant arrangement. And then there are the paint-ings

Many Central Coast oenophiles know Andre Averseng as a

master chef, catering many high-end winemaker dinners andteaching gourmet cooking classes throughout the region. But fewknow him as a painter. When Marv showed Andre the things he

was building, Andre was immediately taken.The duo have created a collection of single and double-sided pieces featuring vineyard and wine motifs. The paintings are donon either the convex or concave side of the staves (or both) in arange of sizes. The collection has been selling at wine eventsaround the state to great response.

These are truly one-of-a-kind pieces, said Marv. They arentmass produced. The canvases are built by hand here in wine

country from local barrels, then Andre hasadded his personal touch to make them workof art.

Another friend informed Marv about thefallen redwoods after the Big Sur fire, offeringhim wood he could use in his woodworkingprojects. Marv visited Big Sur, and returned tothe Central Coast with dramatic, wide slabs osolid redwood.

Marvs pieces can be viewed atwww.CaliforniaBarrelCrafts.com, including

custom wine cart options and bare stave canvases. Marv strives tobring his clients unique, expertly constructed products for far lesthan many mass produced pieces. All products are handmade in

Atascadero. To find out more, call 1-800-928-7331.

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by Mark Storer

Joey Arnold wasnt born into a winery family, but at times, he feels

like he was. The Arnolds are fifth-generation residents of the Central

Coast and have farmed the area for at least that long.

Steve Arnold, Joeys dad, was looking for a way to get his teenaged

kids, Joey and his sister Michelle, more involved with the farm. So, he

planted a vineyard on the familys cattle and hay farm and asked the

kids to take care of it. Little did they know that it would become apassion that drove them to create Pozo Valley Winery and now, 15

years later, with a Central Coast tasting room and a commitment to

family run, hand-crafted wines, Pozo Valley is attracting more atten-

tion.

I got a degree from Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo), says Arnold. The

rest I just learned as I went along. As a teenager, Joey began to learn

the rhythms of the vineyard and experimented with what worked and

what didnt. He had no idea that hed become a winemaker and

attached to the land on which he grew up.

Pozo Valley Winery doesnt have any employees, its very much a

family business. Michelle and her husband run the business and our

parents are really involved, says Arnold. My wife works the tasting

room and somehow, we make it all work.

Arnold is still finding his style. The 32 acres of vineyards east of

Santa Margarita yield beautiful fruit and for years, the Arnolds were

selling it to various winemakers including the Mondavi family. They

still sell fruit but Arnold says hed like to keep more of it. I want to

get to a point where I can work with all of our fruit, certainly, he

commented. Right now, Pozo Valley produces some 2000 cases a year

of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. We tried planting

some Viognier, but it didnt take as well as we wanted. Well try that

again soon, he says.

We try to let the vineyards do the work, says Arnold. We still

some chemicals for pests and weeds, but were moving away fr

that. Arnold says that he is moving the vineyards toward sustaina

practices and the results are promising.

With small production and keeping the winery in the fami

Pozo Valley even distributes through family members. Were rep

sented by San Andreas West and were related to someone ther

know, Arnold laughs. With a smattering of local restaurants and ev

a distributor in the Fresno/Visalia area, Pozo Valley is continuing

grow in the right direction.

Pozo Valleys tasting room is located on Main Street in Sa

Margarita where an Old West feel dominates the dcor. Indeed, p

of Santa Margaritas charm is that it hasnt exploded with developm

the way San Luis Obispo to the south or Paso Robles to the north ha

Arnolds wife Jessica has a baby on the way and his sister Mich

had a baby in February of this year. After all, says Arnold, we h

to have someone to take over for us when we retire.

The Pozo Valley tasting room hours are: Friday through Sun

from noon to 5 p.m. Or, you can call Michelle for an appointmen

(805) 286-7172.

Winemaker Profile:Pozo ValleyWinery

JOEY

ARNOLD

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Unique artisan chocolate truffles created by Daily Dose of Decadence

of Templeton will be paired with a flight of five classic Firestone Vineyard

wines. Come escape the rush of harvest with chocolate decadence and

fine wine at the beautiful Paso Robles tasting room. Three tasting sessions

are available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are required,

space is limited!

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles is located at 2300 Airport Road. Wine

and chocolates are available for $20 general, $15 cellar club. For reserva-

tions or more information, call (805) 591-8050.

About Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles

The Paso Robles winery, which opened in early 2007, occupies an 8.5-

acre estate at the corner of Highway 46 East and Airport Road in Paso

Robles. The winery features a tasting room, barrel cellar, four acres of

Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, patio and gardens with picnic accomm

dations. Here, you can sample Paso Robles-grown Bordeaux variet

including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and delicate white wines fr

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Chocolates Paired with Firestone Wines in Paso Roble

Far Out Wineries Celebrat

Harvest, October 17In conjunction with the Harvest Wine Tour Weekend, join owners and winemakers from the eclectic group of 17 Far O

Wineries for an educational seminar, wine tasting and a whole lofun at Opolo Vineyards!

Each winery will showcase their favorite wine of the year as thimpart insight into their winemaking philosophy and vineyard opation. It is sure to be an impressive line up of wines!

Attendees will be wowed and amazed by the insight, candor aoftentimes amusing banter between the panel participants as thdiscuss their wines and experiences in the far out hills west of P

Robles.Cost is $55 per person and includes a gourmet selection of cheeand breads. Seating is very limited and this event should sell oquickly! For reservations, call Judy at (805) 237-0138.

Opolo Vineyards is located at 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso RobleThe Far Out Wineries include Adelaida Cellars, Calcareous Vin

yard, Carmody McKnight Estate Wines, Dunning Vineyards, HaRanch, Justin Vineyards & Winery, Le Cuvier, Minassian-YouNadeau Family Vintners, Norman Vineyards, Opolo Vineyards, Pistone Vineyards, Poalillo Vineyards, Tablas Creek Vineyard, TCellars, Thacher Winery and Villicana Winery.


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by Dave Wilcox

Thirty years ago Gary Eberle bottled thefirst vintage of wine under a label bearing hisname a 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon a mile-stone memorable because of the impactEberle has had on the emergence of PasoRobles as a world-class wine region.

So what is the winery doing to mark thismomentous occasion?

Nothing special. Wait, scratch that. ToEberle, who is one of a handful of genuinepioneers in the region, having people enjoyhis wine is always special.

Every day here is a celebration, he said.Eberle warmly welcomes visitors to the

winery he established in 1984, five years afterbottling the first Eberle Cabernet Sauvignonwhile still working with Estrella River Winery(which is now Meridian Vineyards).

The wine produced by Eberle in those earlyyears bore the appellation San Luis ObispoCounty, because it wasnt until 1983 the

same year he broke ground on his winery that he helped establish the Paso Robles AVA.

If Eberle isnt the first person to tout PasoRobless potential for producing extraordinarygrapes Im not the guy who discoveredPaso, he is quick to note his story isthreaded throughout the regions last fourdecades.

Along with York Mountain Winery, Pesentiand Hoffman Mountain Ranch Winery,Estrella River Winery forged the path that, in

the last decade, saw a virtual explosion in thenumber of wineries established in PasoRobles.

Eberles own path from the working classstreets of Pittsburgh to the bucolic rolling hillsalong Californias Central Coast is one shapedby some interesting twists. He attended PennState University and played defensivelineman for legendary football coach JoePaterno. It was Paterno, said Eberle, who

prodded him to realize his potential not juston the field, but as a student studying biology.He graduated from Penn State and began

pursuing a graduate degree in cellulargenetics at Louisiana State University. Eberlehad developed a love of opera as a teen andone of his professors at LSU shared thatpassion. The professor also happened toenjoy fine Bordeaux wines.

The combination of opera, fine food andwine coalesced into a moment Eberle said ledto his decision to hop a plane for California

specifically, UC Davis.I cannot tell you what exactly he pouredme, said Eberle. All great wine epiphaniescome not just because of the wine, butbecause of the atmosphere at the time.

Eberle not only wanted to become a wine-maker, he was especially intrigued byCabernet Sauvignon.

I just love Cabernet, he said. Its thereason I got into the wine business.

While at Davis, Eberle recalled, at least

three of his professors were really enthastic about the potential of Paso Robleproduce red wine. Eberle concurred, headed south in 1973 to help estabEstrella River.

Eberle and Cliff Giacobine planted acres of vineyards in the early 197including the first commercial acreageSyrah in the state, and established EstrRiver Winery. It was the largest winery in

area (its now Meridian Vineyards.)Ultimately, though, Eberle wanted his owinery, one that would focus on producpremium red wines.

The boom in wineries established in PRobles and its reputation for producworld-class wines is something Ebanticipated. In fact, he said, he expected ihappen at least a decade or so earlier thaoccurred.

It looked to me like it was poisedexplode, he recalled.

But, he said, the white wine revolutiwhich saw consumers demand for wwines increase dramatically stalled the expsion.

Ultimately, though, Eberle said the quaof the regions vineyards gained some wdeserved attention. Eberle has welcomedincreased number wineries.

I dont look at any winery in Paso Robas competition. Im going to get the custowho comes here for other wineries, as wel

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those who come to visit my winery.My competition is outside Paso.Indeed, conversations with winemakers who are relative

newcomers to Paso often include comments about the camaraderieamong wineries, with many crediting Eberle as helping out whenneeded.

Eberle expects additional wineries in the Paso region, despite thedown economy.I think youre going to see more wineries coming in because

theres good fruit here. But it will be at a much slower pace.Eberles own winery continues to thrive, remaining one of the most

honored in the state.Cabernet Sauvignon remains the flagship varietal, but Eberles

current releases include an array of varietals, including an 2008 EstateChardonnay, a 2008 Viognier from the winerys Mill Road vineyard,and a 2006 Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

Also available is an exceptional 2003 Reserve Estate CabernetSauvignon, a release that only occurs for exceptional vintages. Eberle

doesnt anticipate another reserve release until 2012.Eberle Winerys tasting room is one of the regions most popular,with tours of the wine caves and picnicking on a deck overlooking thevineyards creating a unique experience.

During the summer months through September, the tasting roomis open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From October through March it closesan hour earlier. The winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East.Contact the winery at (805) 238-9607, or visit its website atwww.eberlewinery.com.

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The Family Care Network ishosting its 6th Annual Taste ofthe Central Coast at the CypressRidge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande

on Sunday, September 20th from3 to 6:30 p.m. The Taste of theCentral Coast is an elegant finefood and wine tasting eventwhich showcases local talentwhile raising funds to supportthe local foster and high-needschildren and families served bythe agency.

This years Taste of the CentralCoast features forty vendorsincluding top savory and pastrychefs from establishments suchas Windows on the Water, Lidoand clair Bakery, as well as vint-ners from wineries such asCastoro Cellars and Laetitia Vine-yards. Held again at the CypressRidge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande,guests will enjoy beautiful andlush surroundings while listeningto the live music of Wholly Jazz.Guests will also participate in a

silent and live auction, featuringexciting items such as the chanceto make your own barrel of wineand a rafting adventure on theKings River, in addition to

weekend getaway packages andunique varieties of Central Coastwine.This years auction will onceagain be presented by skilled

auctioneer Scott Vernon. Bycombining fine food, wine, musicand the community, the Taste ofthe Central Coast is the foremostevent of its kind supporting localfoster and high-needs childrenand families.

A main focus of the Taste ofthe Central Coast will once againbe the agencys presentation of itsCircle of Serving awards. Thisyears San Luis Obispo CountysCircle of Serving honorees are

Michael and Charlotte Byrne andthe Santa Barbara County sCircle of Serving honoree is JimGlines. These three community

members are being recognizedfor their humble leadership andselfless service to the children,youth and families living on theCentral Coast. It is our honor torecognize these individuals andtheir continued dedication toenhancing the lives of those inneed.

Tickets for the event are $75per person and can be purchasedby visiting www.fcni.org or bycalling (805) 781-3535. 100% of

the net proceeds earned at tevent benefit the children afamilies served by the FamCare Network.

Support garnered through tevent will be critical in lightCalifornias new budget. Trecently passed budget include10% rate reduction to foster cservices. This rate reduction wresult in a loss of approximat$300,000 in revenue for agency during the current fisyear. For more information abthe Family Care Network, vwww.fcni.org or call (805) 783535.

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Winemakers will join with Chefs at Rancho Sisquoc

to Celebrate the 2009 Grape Harvest

Theyre up before dawn, snipping the first clusters of the days pick

off the vines by the headlights of the tractors. The hum of de-stemmersand wine presses join with the chatter and laughter in the cellar as the

first wines of the 2009 vintage are crushed, stomped, punched downand pressed off. Aromas of fermenting wine and new barrels are ever

present as wine hoses snake through the winery, cellar rats move

barrels here and there, lab analysis is carefully done and the days workbegins to end. Cleaning and sanitation of equipment is finally

completed as the sun is setting on the day. Next day, repeat! As growersand winemakers take part in the 2009 harvest here in Santa Barbara

County, their Vintners Association is busy planning the annual Celebra-

tion of Harvest festival. Winemakers, viticulturists, tasting room hostsand growers plan to take a break for a day and celebrate the joys of the

season. They will join with their chef compatriots in wine country

cuisine, specialty food purveyors and local bands for an afternoon of

great wines, superb foods, live and lively music and companionswith friends old and new.

The annual Celebration of Harvest festival will once again be held

the beautiful grounds of the Rancho Sisquoc Winery, located on outskirts of Santa Maria, on October 10th, from 1 to 4 p.m. The 10

members of the Vintners Association will all be there, pouring their mcurrent wines, and they will be joined by over two dozen local ch

caterers and specialty food purveyors to showcase the bounty of

unique agricultural paradise. Vintners have also donated a plethoralarge-format bottle wines, special dinners at their wineries and gift-bo

verticals for a silent auction, which will benefit local charities. Andmake the day even more festive, local bands will get guests up off th

lawn blankets and kicking up their heels on Rancho Sisquocs gra

slopes!Celebration of Harvest, however, is more than just the festival its

Visitors can purchase a Vintners Visa a four-day passport for tasti

and special offers at over thirty participating wineries to take a leisustroll through the wine trails of the area, and many wineries are plann

special events over the weekend. For complete details and tickets, vthe Santa Barbara County Vintners Association website

www.SBCountyWines.com, or call the Association office at (805) 6

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AutumnArts Grapes

&Grains Festival

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Celebrate fine arts and harvest flavors at the 26th annual Autumn

Arts Grapes & Grains Festival in downtown Santa Maria on Saturday,

October 3, 2009.Local artists, vintners and brewers will offer a feast for the senses at

this cheerful street fair. The festivities will include a fine arts show and

sale, crafting demonstrations, live entertainment and wine and beertasting. Live arts demonstrations will be staged throughout the day.

Additionally there will be youth and teen activities including carnivalgames, a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, craft projects and a chalk art

expose. Food vendors will offer Santa Maria Style Barbecue and other

fare.Admission to the festival is complimentary. Optional tickets can be

purchased for access to the wine and beer tasting tent.

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The Danish Capital of America celebrates its 73rd annual Danish

Days from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. Danish

and US flags line the streets filled with people wearing colorful costumes.

There is folk dancing and entertainment throughout town such as the

Ravens of Odin, a professional Viking re-enactment group that create an

authentic encampment; large-scale wood-carving demonstrations; and

Randel McGees Hans Christian Andersen story-telling sessions. Authentic

restaurants and bakeries feature tasty cuisine, including aebleskiver

(Danish pastry ball) and medisterplse (Danish sausage). Over a doz

wine tasting rooms offer award-winning vintages from the surround

Santa Ynez Valley. Area residents as well as thousands of visitors enjoy

festivities annually. Visit www.solvangusa.com for details.

Celebrate All Things Danish in Solvang, September 18-2

Los Olivos Day In the Country

On Saturday, October 17, enjoy a good, old fashioned celebra-tion in the beautiful artists community of Los Olivos. There willbe plenty of entertainment, food and crafts, wine tasting, parade,5K run and much more. Come join the fun! For information, call(805) 688-1222.


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Inaugural Cuisine, Libations and Culture Fest Features 90+ Opportuni-

ties to Sip & Savor the Bounty of The American Riviera in October

Santa Barbara bursts with flavor this October during the firstannual epicure.sb: a month to savor santa barbara. The 31-day,community-wide culinary extravaganza features food and drink festi-vals, cooking classes, winemaker dinners, seasonal menus, book sign-ings, epicurean-inspired art exhibits and many more tasty opportuni-ties to sip and savor the bounty of The American Riviera. The regionstop restaurants, wineries, gourmet purveyors and galleries collec-tively offer 90+ cuisine, libations and cultural happenings throughoutthe month. Event details and lodging packages are available onwww.epicuresb.com.

Santa Barbaras abundant natural resources harvested from thefields, orchards and the sea are the essential ingredients of whatpromises to be a deliciously rich month. Seasonal dishes, tasting

events and winemaker dinners are on the menu at 30 participatingrestaurants. Local culinary stars share tips and showcase their talentsduring a rotating weekly chefs dinner series (Tuesdays). Interactivetours, workshops and cooking classes presented by Market Forays(Saturdays) and Eat Your Yard (October 10 and 24) offer hands-onsustainable living and Slow Food education for locals and visitorsalike. The California Avocado Festival (October 2-4), Harbor &

Seafood Festival (October 10) and California Lemon Fest(October 17-18) provide lively, family-friendly, food-centric fun.

Wine, microbrews, coffee and spirits take center stage at dozenspecial tasting and pairing events throughout October. The w

country will be abuzz with activity and festivity during the Celebtion of Harvest weekend (October 9-11), and downtown winepresent their first annual Urban Wine Trail Weekend (October 25). Wine is Santa Barbaras leading libation, but tequila and cowill get their time to shine at Blue Agave and The French Prerespectively. And finely crafted regional microbrews are on tap at Santa Barbara Beer Festival (October 17). Drinking local is furtencouraged through special discounts on local wines by the boand by the glass at area restaurants and lounges.

Epicurean-inspired art exhibits, poetry readings and cultevents pepper the month with extra-sensory local flavor. A mont

evening of art and culture, 1st Thursday kicks the festivitiesOctober 1 with a special focus on the culture of food at 30+ dowtown venues. Food is enhanced by visual and performance arvenues such as Casa Dolores Center for the Study of Popular ArtMexico (October 14), Global Gardens (October 17) and The SaBarbara Arts Factory (October 1). The Book Den presents a weeSanta Barbara Writes About Food Series (Saturdays) featuring taand book signings with local food writers and cookbook authoSanta Barbara Contemporary Arts Forums Scorpio Rising pumpcarving contest and exhibition (October 30) makes produce medium for cutting-edge art. Caf Buenos Aires contributes wee(Mondays) tango instruction paired with Argentinean BBQ, a

Artamo Gallery displays dramatic Artepicurus visuals ripecontemplation.

Epicure.sb themed hotel packages are available and incldiscounts on dining and perks like complimentary wine and cholates. Hotel Santa Barbaras Wine Pairing Dinner Package inclutwo nights of accommodation, two trolley tour tickets and a thrcourse wine pairing dinner for two at Pierre Lafond Wine BisMarket Forays cooking class packages are offered by the SaBarbara Hotel Groups five properties and include two nightsaccommodation, a culinary tour and cooking class and gourmpreserves to bring home.

Visit www.epicuresb.com for hotel package details, a comprehsive event schedule and a complete list of participating businesse

The Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and FCommission and the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization joiforces to develop and present epicure.sb: a month to savor sabarbara. Making its debut October 2009, epicure.sb is designedcelebrate Santa Barbaras abundant and diverse epicurean offerinThe new annual promotion builds off of established foodie-friencommunity events that take place in October, while offering adtional programming that showcases regional cuisine, libations culture.

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Casa Barranca Certified OrganicWinery

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If you are a fan of the arts and crafts movement, or more specifi-cally, the understated beauty of Greene Brothers homes then a visit toCasa Barranca will be more of a pilgrimage for you than a simple driveout to Ojai for a pleasant day of wine tasting. This stately home is one

of the very finest examples of the Greene Brothers vision, having beenkept in its pristine and unadulterated state. That it is on the groundsof an outstanding winery is just icing on the cake.

The Greene Brothers would have, undoubtedly, considered CasaBarranca Certified Organic Winery as the perfect custodian of thehouse. With their commitment to organic winemaking and livinggently on the land, Casa Barranca optimizes the philosophy of the arts

and crafts movement. Begun during the Victorian age, the arts and crafts move-ment called for a return to small,craftsmans workshops where workers

could regain the joy of handcraftingwares that were both useful and beau-tiful. They sought to widen the definitionof Art, declaring that everyday objectscould and should be made as upliftingand lovely as a costly painting or sculp-ture. The movement called for a return to

the simple life. However, such a life did not require self-denial, rather a return to physical, mental and spiritual balance, an avoidaof excess and social striving, and an enjoyment of Natures bounNature was, in fact, the ultimate source of inspiration.

The spirit of the Greene Brothers dream is truly recognizable in carefully handcrafted wines of Casa Barranca. Our boutique wineshandcrafted in our century-old underground stone winery whereuse gravity to rack our wines. We are committed to employing wimaking practices without the use of toxic solvents and cleaners. Owinery is powered by solar electricity and we grow and purch

grapes that are farmed without the use of any pesticides or herbicidThis is in keeping with the most time honored traditions of old wowinemaking.

The dedicated keepers of these standards of craftsmanship apurity have turned their passion into truly beautiful wines that refthe gentle hands that produced them. At the organic boutique winof Casa Barranca, we employ the finest Old World traditions w


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appropriate contemporary tools and techniques to handcraft extraor-dinary wine. We believe in organic, natural, and sustainable practicesas we continue to strive for an optimal balance in our approach towine making. Because we are committed to the health and vitality ofour bodies and planet, we make our wines from organic grapes, whichhave either a low level of sulfites (made with organic grapes), or nosulfites added (organic wine). In much the same way that fresh-picked produce at your local organic farmers market makes for thetastiest gourmet delights, we firmly believe in the value of using organ-ically grown grapes to craft the finest boutique wines. We use natural,organic nutrients (like the squeezed grape matter left over afterpressing) to fertilize our vines, which helps us to make the ultimate inboutique wines made from organic grapes.

Simply using organically grown grapes wasnt enough for thecreators of Casa Barranca Winery. They also took great lengths to

utilize the natural features of the land to help them create great wine.Our winery facility is the first certified organic winery on the CentralCoast. It was converted from a century-old subterranean stone watercistern, which we excavated 15 feet down one side, and cut throughtwo feet of stone wall to gain access.In building the tiered shelvingsystem in the winery for our gravity racking protocol, we used localcraftsmen who employed Old World skills like mortis and tenon,and scarf joinery, and who finished the walls in a board and battenstyle. Our press hopper (the funnel we use to dump the fermentedgrapes into the press) is crafted of oak and is inspired by Greene &Greene design. Both the estate and winery draw their water from anartesian spring and are powered by solar energy.

Even their day to day life reflects the simplicity of the arts and craftsmovement. We sweeten our day with honey from our apiary. We getsustenance from our organic orchards and vegetables gardens whichare pollinated by our Italian honeybees. And we end our day with theevening family meal, a sunset over the fertile Ojai Valley, and a glass ofour handcrafted boutique wine.

While the home is not open for tours at this time, the folks at CasaBarranca tasting room in Ojai invite you to come and enjoy the bounty

of their land and the peace and beauty of their winery. Perhaps ethos of Open Mind, Open Heart and Skilled Hand will follow yalong in your lifes journey.

The Tasting Room is located in Ojai, California at 208 E. Ojai ATheir outstanding wines are available for tasting Thursday throuSunday. The home is available for private events and if you want ynext gathering to be in a truly magnificent setting, this is the placesure and call early as the house is booked heavily. They can be reachat (805) 640-1255.

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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily 10-55805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X

AJB Vineyards Paso Robl es Weekends3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

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

AmByth Estate Templeton By

510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X

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

Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Daily739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X

Asuncion Ridge Paso Roble Su-Th 12:30-6729 13th Street; 805 461-0675 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X

August Ridge Creston Fr 12-58790 E. Highway 41; 805 23 9-24 55 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

Austin Hope Paso Robl es Fr-Sa 10 -41585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 Call X X

B & EVineyards Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5

10 ,000 Creston Rd; 805 -238 -4815 o r By Appt X X

BailyVineyard Temecula Su-Fr 10-533440 La Serena Way; 951 -676-9463 Sa 11-5 X X

Barrel 27 Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-52323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X

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

Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Appt X X

Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

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

Black Hand San Miguel By1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X

Booker Vineyard Paso Robl es Fr-Su2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X

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

Calcareous Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 -239 -0289 11 -5 X X

CalizaWinery Paso Robles Fr-Su2570 Ander son Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X

Caparone Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-52280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X

Carina Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-53525 Adelaida Rd; 805-309-2046 By Apt X X

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

Cass Vineyards Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-67350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X

Castoro Cellars Templeton Daily1315 N Be thal Rd ; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

Cayucos Cellars Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30131 N Ocean Ave ; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X

Changala Winery Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X

ChateauMargene Creston Fr-Su4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X

Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su249 10 th S treet, Su ite A ; 805-467 -2672 10-5 X X

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-52020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 or by apt X X

Cinquain Cellars San Miguel By ap t6404 Independence Ranch P l; 805 400 -5978 X X

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Daily8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X

Clautiere Vineyard Paso Robles Dai ly1340 Penman Spr ings Rd; 805 -237 -3789 12 -5 X X

ClavoCellars Paso Robl es Mo-Sa 12 -51101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X

ClayhouseWines Paso Robl es Dail y849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X

CroadVineyards Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-53550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 Th-Mo 12-5 X X X

DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X

DarkStar Cellars Paso Rob les Fr-Su2985 Ander son Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

DennerVineyards& Winery Paso Robles5414 Vineyard Dr; 805 -239 -4287 Dai ly 11 -5 X X

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

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805 -227 -4766 10 -5:30 X X

DonatiFamily Vineyard Templeton Daily 11am-5pmCorner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X

DonatoniWinery Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-53225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X

DoverCanyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X

DunningVineyardsEstate Winery Paso Robles1953 Niderer Rd; 805 -238 -4763 Th-Mo 11 -5 X X

EagleCastle Winery Paso Robles Daily3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

Eberle Winery Paso Roble s Daily3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X

cluseWines Paso Robles Fr-Sa1520 K il er Canyon Rd; 805 238 -4998 By Appt X

Edward Sellers Paso Robles Th-Mo1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X

Eos Estate Paso Robles Win 10-55625 Hwy 46 East ; 805-239-2562 Sum 10 -6 X X

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

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles By2300 A irport Rd; 805-591-8050 Dai ly 10 -5 X

Five Rivers Winery Paso Robl es By8998 North Rive r Rd; 805-467-0192 App t X

Four Vines Winery Templeton Sum 11-63750 Hwy 46 West ; 805 227-0865 Win 11 -5 X

FralichVineyard&Winery Templeton By ApptPrivate tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 X

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

FS Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X

Gelfand Vineyards Paso Rob les By5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X

Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles Dai

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