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PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Mike Vihuela
VIHUELA WINERY
Symbiosis Defined
by Mark Storer
T
he lure of the rolling hills and quiet
seascapes along the Central Coast is well
documented. Many who live here came
here from points east, north and south in the
state to find their own piece of paradise and
Mike Vihuela is no exception.
“I fell in love with it here and I came
because of that. I wanted to raise my family
here and make a life here,” says Vihuela. An
IT worker who migrated to Nipomo in San
Luis Obispo with his wife Diane, a teacher
and their children from Orange County,
Vihuela now finds himself no longer staring at
a computer screen, but into barrels and
glasses.
“So, I came here and met a Matt who had
a lifelong dream of opening a winery,” says
Vihuela. Matt is Matt Mikulics, another
Orange County refugee, though he didn’t
know Vihuela when they were there, who
came to the Central Coast after obtaining an
oenology degree from Fresno State. “Matt
went to work in Napa for Rudd and Geyser
Peak and some other places, but he came here
to sort of live the dream,” says Vihuela.
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The dream morphed for Mikulics, though,
who after much thought decided that what he
really wanted was to grow grapes and work in
the lab. He didn’t want to work in the tasting
room and he most certainly didn’t want to
run the business end of the winery and that’s
where Vihuela came into the picture. “I
learned the art of making wine while Matt
learned the science of making wine. I rely on
my palate and Matt relies on his lab.”
Together, the two opened Vihuela winery in
2003 and produce some 2000 cases of wine a
year in Templeton.
So, while Matt “stays planted in the vine-
yard,” according to Mike, he’s running the
business portion of the winery, the tasting
room, sales and of course, making the wine.
Vihuela produces four major varietals as
well as myriad blends. Using Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah, the
wines are about half sourced from Matt’s vine-
yard and half purchased from other vine-
yards. “I grew up in a family that was really
into food. I remember back in the 80’s, my
mom was really into wine then, too and I
remember having a good glass of wine that
paired with the food we ate.” Vihuela has
tried to emulate those tastes at the winery.
“We definitely craft in an Old World style,
more tannins and more structure, more food
friendly, too,” he says.
Vihuela, which is also the name of a kind
of classical Mexican or Spanish guitar, names
his wines accordingly. There’s Concierto Del
Rojo, literally a red wine concert, which
features a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Petit
Verdot. The names inspire the passionate
music of the Vihuela and, Mike hopes, the
consumer, too.
Perhaps the most unusual of all the wines
produced at Vihuela is the one called
Incendio. The story goes that Mike was at the
SLO Farmer’s Market one Thursday after-
noon. “I heard this incredible Spanish guitar
music coming from one side of the market
and so I went over to listen,” he says.
Enchanted by the music, Mike picked up his
cell phone and called Matt to have him listen
in. “I told him we have to get these guys to
play at the winery for our grand opening.”
The band was called Incendio and it was the
beginning of a symbiotic relationship of
music and wine.
“We got to know each other pretty well and
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one day when they were playing

at the winery, I told them they
needed to write a song about our
wine,” Mike says. “There was a
little joking back and forth about
it, but they did eventually write a
song about our wine which is
now known as Incendio, named
after the band.” Incendio is a
blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon and Petit Verdot. “It’s a
cousin of the Concierto, replacing
the Merlot with Cab and it’s really
a nice wine.” Incendio wrote a
song about the wine that they call
“Vihuela.” The song can be found
on the group’s CD and can be
found at www.Incendioband.com
Mike hasn’t satisfied himself
with the status quo, though.
Vihuela is looking to the future
and to some changes and growth.
“We’re in the process of creating a
sibling label where we can exper-
iment with some different vari-
etals and different styles of wine
making,” says Mike. “We want to
try some New World styles and
play a little bit with more flavors
and such. There are a lot of great
micro-climates in Paso Robles
and a lot of great terroirs. We
want to take advantage of those.”
“I’m responsible for the
style,” says Mike of the wine-
making at Vihuela. Indeed, style
is the right word. The passion of
Spanish music, the terroir of the
Central Coast, a tasting room
decorated with art and a focus
on quality wines. If that’s not
style, nothing is.
Vihuela Winery’s tasting room
is located at 1307 Park Street,
facing the alley, is Paso Robles.
For more information, call (805)
226-2010 or visit the website at
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STOLPMAN VINEYARDS
Home to Vineyard Crafted Wines
T
he magic starts in the vineyard: three
ridges of hills sloping to the south,
overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley,
across to the Coastal Mountains, with the
Pacific Ocean beyond. It took Tom Stolpman
four years of combing the Central Coast to
find this perfect site. The Stolpmans
purchased the property in 1990 with a plan
to experiment with Bordeaux, Rhone and
Italian varietals. Today, the limestone hills
and cool pockets create the platform for
winemaker Sashi Moorman to craft world-
class wines.
In the late 1980s, Ballard Canyon was
unheard of within the California wine
community while the greater Santa Ynez
Valley was only beginning to take root.
Stolpman Vineyards spent the better part of a
decade cautiously expanding and matching
the right vines to the property’s unique soil
and microclimates. Several local winemakers
were immediately drawn to Stolpman and
began vineyard designating their wines.
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The first Stolpman wines were made from
fruit harvested in the spectacular 1997
vintage. As showcased from time to time in
the tasting room, the red blends are still
drinking fabulously. The once fledgling
winery is now widely recognized for wines
which demonstrate high quality and terroir
definition. Sashi Moorman has produced
wines receiving scores averaging over 92
points from Robert Parker in The Wine
Advocate. Depending on which Stolpman
fan you talk to at the Los Olivos tasting
room, favorites are bound to be among
Estate Syrah and Hilltops Syrah, the Rous-
sanne blend L’Avion and their cult
Sangiovese.
The limestone hillsides of Stolpman force
the vines to struggle and search for water
and nutrients, naturally limiting yields with
resulting complexity and intensity. Despite
the well-drained soil, Vineyard Manager
Ruben Solorzano dry farms the mature vines
to ensure concentration of flavor. Dry
farming is possible because of the bit of
moisture left by each morning’s thick fog.
The ecosystem imparts a high acid level in
the fruit, ensuring good balance, a result of
the vine’s struggle to ripen in the naturally
adverse conditions.
As of 2009, there are about 150 acres
under vine, most of the fruit goes into the
Stolpman label, for which production is
about 6,600 cases. Experimentation in the
vineyard has been incessant, thanks to the
strategic viticultural methodology invented
by Ruben and “La Caudrilla” (Spanish for
“The Crew). A large portion of newly rede-
veloped, high-density blocks has recently
come into production – these new vineyards
are the result of finding the perfect vine
clones for each particular hillside and will
elevate Stolpman Vineyards’ quality to an
entirely new level.
With the greater ecosystem in mind and
in pursuit of truly sustainable farming, the
Stolpman Estate also includes five acres of
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Olive Trees and a 12-acre organic vegetable farm. In 2008, the oil,
made from four Tuscan olive varietals, was certified “Extra Virgin” by
the California Olive Oil Council. Made in the European style, the oil
exhibits pepper and slight greenness to give added dimension to
salad dressings and to other foods. Several local restaurants proudly
use farmer Jacob Grant’s rotating organic crop for nightly specials.
Visitors are welcomed at the new tasting room in Los Olivos,
where tasters have the opportunity to enjoy reds made with Syrah,
Sangiovese, Grenache, Merlot and Malbec, and whites made with
Roussanne, Viognier and a brand new 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, being
released on April 19, 2009. Many of the wines are limited and avail-
able only at the tasting room.
One of the unique aspects of the Stolpman tasting room is a
demonstration vineyard in the front yard. Ruben has planted 20
vines to allow visitors to experience the cycles of the vineyards
throughout the growing season. As the grapes approach maturity
each autumn, visitors can actually taste the four different varietals
planted!
The Stolpman tasting room is located at 2434 Alamo Pintado
Avenue in Los Olivos, ½ block east of the flagpole; open daily from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 p.m. on Saturday). A sit-down VIP tasting is also
available by appointment. For directions or more information, call
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Winemaker Profile: Sculpterra
PAUL FRANKEL
by Michael Cervin
A
t first glance, Sculpterra Winery seems
more like a gimmick than a serious
winery. Huge sculptures like a 10 ton
puma and an eight ton mammoth, all
designed by a local artist greet visitors. “It’s
not a gimmick, it’s a combination of really
outrageous original art and high end big red
wines,” say winemaker Paul Frankel. Surely
that draws guests to the winery, but the great
surprise is that the wines themselves are
worthy of attention. Sculpterra Winery was
begun by Dr. Warren Frankel who purchased
acreage in Paso Robles in 1980. As a boy,
Paul Frankel, Warren’s son, was always in the
vineyard. “I grew up here on the ranch and
was always interested in viticulture, grape
growing, plant pathology, drip irrigation,
spending time on the tractor,” Paul says. He
and his dad worked side by side in the early
days. “We planted all the grapes together, put
up all the fences, even trellised the vines
together.” Originally, Shannon O’Neill of
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Maloy O’Neill winery was brought on as
winemaker. But now Paul is taking over the
reins. Currently finishing up his degree from
Cal Poly SLO, Paul is poised to create the
wines that Sculpterra will become known for.
“In 2005, Shannon helped us make our wine.
We only made Cabernet. In 2006, we
expanded and I was there from day one,”
Paul says. These days the line includes
Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Zinfandel,
among others. Though Paul is still learning,
he has the ability lean on trusted sources.
Jason Bushong of Bushon Vintage Company
acts as consultants when he has questions.
“I’ve learned winemaking from hands on
experience.” Part of the experience is also in
experimentation. In 2006 Paul planted Pinot
Noir on the vineyard’s eastside property,
notably not a known Pinot growing area. “I
have a ton and a half as a sample, using
clones 115 and 777,” he says. “There hasn’t
been a good Pinot from the east side yet, so
I’m experimenting with it and will try to
ripen it like a coastal Pinot,” he says. He also
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aims for a restrained style of winemaking. It’s
easy in Paso Robles to produce overripe
fruit. “I want to be in tune with the varietal
characteristic, a Cab should taste like Cab,
Mouvedre should taste like a Mouvedre,” he
admits. “We’re using a mix of Hungarian,
French and American oak,” Paul adds. For
now the 1,200 case production is keeping
Paul busy, well that and the local band he’s in
called Candle. If all goes well with Sculpterra
they’ll ramp up for 3,000 cases. In any event,
things are looking good for the Frankel
family. “We wanted to bring something new
to the area,” Paul says. “There’s really no
place like this. These pieces of art are going
to be here, long after the vineyard is gone.”
To see the art and taste the wine, visit
Sculpterra Winery at 5125 Linne Road, a
mere four miles outside of downtown Paso
Robles. Visitor hours are Friday through
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by
appointment Monday through Thursday.
Contact www.sculpterra.com for more
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Santa Ynez Inn: Santa Barbara County’s
Premier Wine Country Destination
by Mark Storer
When the Santa Ynez Inn opened its
doors in October of 2001, it was with the
purpose of providing a luxurious Victorian
Inn experience right in the heart of Santa
Barbara County’s Wine Country. That
mission has been accomplished and with
the recent addition of six new rooms, the
Inn is making its mark in the quiet rolling
hills of Santa Ynez.
“Our rooms are between 500 and 750
square feet each,” says General Manager
Rick Segovia. “All of them have antique
furnishings and they’re all unique.” That
might be a bit of an understatement.
Consider the heated tile floors for the steam
showers, the fireplaces and balcony or patio
in each room or the Whirlpool tubs with
separate showers. The Santa Ynez Inn is all
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about luxuriating in the quiet of the Santa
Ynez Valley.
Located right off of Highway 246, near
Solvang and Los Olivos, the Inn’s gardens
and the Victorian-era building itself are an
inviting oasis here where customer service
is key. “We feature getaway golf packages
and romance packages,” says Segovia, “but
we also offer mid-week package specials.”
With plenty of space for banquets and
weddings, the Inn has become a destination
spot as well. Segovia and his staff provide a
full on-site catering kitchen and the Inn’s
chef will create the menu and do the
cooking. The lawn and gardens provide a
spacious, beautiful and secluded setting for
special events and the staff can even assist
with decorations, flowers and other needs.
The Inn also provides connections, reser-
vations and suggestions for the many activ-
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ities available in the area. From glider rides
above the vineyards to horseback riding
right through them and from bird-watching
to world-class golf, the staff of the Inn will
see to it that you’re given the chance to do
more than taste wine, though they can
arrange that, too.
A complete spa featuring massages, a
fitness center and even aromatherapy
sessions completes what is the ultimate
Wine Country getaway in Santa Barbara
County.
A full-service babysitting
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serving the Central Coast.
Exceptional childcare services
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CLAYHOUSE WINES
by Dave Wilcox
A s the member of a family with roots in
the agriculture industry stretching back
five generations, Rick Middleton knows
how to adapt to the land. So when his
family’s table grape company looked to Paso
Robles to expand, it wasn’t long before he
was selling premium wine grapes to
numerous vintners.
After a few years, though, the Middleton
family decided to launch his own winery.
Thus, Clayhouse Wines released its first
vintage in 2003.
It made sense for Rick Middleton to
oversee the winery.
“He definitely has a passion for wine and
for the wine industry,” said Kari Kittinger,
direct sales manager for Clayhouse.
Clayhouse now produces about 35,000
cases annually under three different labels,
including the Vineyard and Estate series.
Additionally, it produces proprietary red and
white blends bottled under the Adobe label.
There are about 1,400 acres planted to
approximately 20 different varietals. A 150-
year-old adobe home – the winery’s namesake
structure – is nestled among the vines.
Tom Eddy, the legendary Napa Valley
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winemaker known for crafting balanced,
elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, was the original
consulting winemaker for Clayhouse. David
Frick, who worked with Eddy in Napa and
has been involved with Clayhouse since its
inception, became the full-time winemaker in
2006.
Frick brings the same delicate, restrained
touch to his wines, whether it’s a bracing
Sauvignon Blanc or an inky, complex Petite
Sirah.
“He knows the vineyard – every single
block – like the back of his hand,” said
Kittinger, who manages the winery’s attractive
new tasting room in downtown Paso Robles.
The vineyard – dubbed Red Cedar Vine-
yard as a nod to the cedar lumber business in
Washington the Middleton family started in
1898 – includes 50-year-old Petite Sirah
vines. They are some of the oldest plantings of
that varietal in the county. The 2005 Estate
Petite Sirah is an award-winning vintage that
has earned a number of gold medals.
Aged 18 months in about 40 percent new
French and European oak and 60 percent
neutral French and American barrels, the
wine is softened with about 13 percent Syrah.
Among the single varietal estate wines
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currently offered by Clayhouse are a 2004
Malbec, a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2003
Petit Verdot and a 2004 Late Harvest Petit
Sirah.
Clayhouse is the latest winery to open a
tasting room in downtown Paso Robles. There
are now 14 in the historic area surrounding
City Park, where the Paso Robles Wine
Festival is held each May.
The grand opening in early February
attracted about 200 guests, according to
Kittinger.
“We were thrilled with the turnout.”
An adobe-style interior is complemented
with an attractive tasting bar made of recycled
glass. A flat-screen television offers a video
montage of the Clayhouse vineyards, while a
small, private room is available for wine club
events.
The tasting room focuses on the winery’s
Estate Series and offers a wide-ranging menu
for a $5 tasting fee.
The Clayhouse tasting room is at 849
13th Street, about a block from City Park at
the intersection of Pine Street. It’s open daily
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Clayhouse
at (805) 727-4720, or visit the website at
www.ClayhouseWines.com.
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New Boutique Tasting Room to Open

on Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles
Hearthstone Vineyard joins characteristics of our vines we Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
neighbors Dover Canyon, introduced barrel aging,” says and even the rare Sangiovese and
Denner & Jada Vineyards Buell. Because of this ground-up Brunello. “It’s a true boutique
Hearthstone Vineyard and relationship with his vines Buell vineyard. I basically planted
Winery will be opening a new was able to bring together more whatever I wanted to play around
tasting room at 5070 Vineyard harmonious and unique blends. with and some day make into
Drive in Paso Robles. Construc- It wasn’t long after that the untra- great wine,” he said.
tion is nearing completion on the ditional approach paid off with a Hearthstone Vineyard and
1,000 s.f. tasting room and the gold medal at the San Francisco Winery is a boutique producer of
anticipated opening is May 1, Chronicle Wine Competition. small, handcrafted lots. Their
2009. Hearthstone will be open Besides making wine, Hoy is specialty is creating unique
to the public Thursday through the owner of Green Heart Farms blends. Hearthstone produces
Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with locations in Arroyo Grande under 1,000 cases annually.
The intimate tasting room was and Arizona. The wines are made Retail prices range from $18 to
chosen because of its location on from his 40-acre vineyard in the $32 per bottle.
the heralded Vineyard Drive. rocky limestone hills near his For more information, call
Additionally, the smaller size Adelaida Ranch. At 1,400 feet, (805) 238-2544, visit the website
accurately reflects what Hearth- the vineyard is perfect for at www.hearthstonevineyard.com
stone wants to be perceived as – growing red and white Rhones, or send them an email to
small and handcrafted, not over- Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, info@HearthstoneVineyard.com.
built and manufactured. The site
is perfectly suited for the visitor’s
experience. With a small vine-
yard adjacent, Hearthstone will
be providing a quick educational
tour to connect with its
customers. Additionally, visitors
will be able to enjoy beautiful
views to the west from the hilltop
elevation.
Hearthstone Vineyard &
Winery was started by Cal Poly
graduate Hoy Buell in 1999 when
he planted his first vines in the
Adelaida area west of Paso
Robles. As a horticulturist for 29
years and an avid wine collector,
it was natural for Hoy to explore
growing grapes. “For the first
vintage, we didn’t use any oak,”
says Buell. “I wanted to experi-
ence the pure essence of the fruit
in order to get a good foundation
for the future.”
The first vintage was released
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CARINA CELLARS
New Exhibit Opens at Los Olivos Tasting Room
“Wine to me is passion. It’s family
and friends. It’s warmth of heart
and generosity of spirit. Wine is art.
It’s culture. It’s the essence of
civilization and the art of living.”
~ ROBERT MONDAVI, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, “HARVESTS OF JOY”
Carina Cellars has always believed that art and
wine go hand in hand. As Mondavi said, the very
act of winemaking is an art in itself! So when Carina
Cellars first opened the doors to their Los Olivos
tasting room in 2004, they knew that they wanted
to adorn their walls with the beauty and diversity of
so many local artists. For the past five years Carina
Cellars has featured five new artists each year, and
so far this year their walls have been graced by the
oil paintings of Suzanne Huska, the photography of
Dibblee Hoyt, and now in April the watercolors of
Jill Targer.
During April and May, Carina Cellars is proud to
feature the artwork of Santa Maria Valley artist Jill
Targer, for her first show in their tasting room.
Targer began painting at the age of three, which led
to lessons and classes at the Museum of Art and the
Institute of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. In high school,
academics limited her creative outlets to elaborately
illustrated and outrageously fabricated lab reports,
after which she substituted photography as a means
to record images that inspired her. After a 35 year
detour that included getting married, having chil-
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‘Blue Moon’
by Jill Targer
dren, and living life in general, Targer returned to
her true calling: painting.
“As I express my ideas, I like to let the paint do
most of the work, and then allow your imagination
to finish it,” Targer said.
From her studio located in the beautiful moun-
tain range outside of Santa Maria, California,
Targer’s creations include paintings, silk scarves and
greeting cards. She now teaches art and has
achieved national as well as local recognition. Targer
is proud to have her artwork featured for the 2009
Vintner’s Festival poster. Her work will also be
featured in Central Coast Magazine, Travel Host,
and as the cover of Vine Times Magazine. To learn
more about her artwor, visit Carina Cellars in April
or May, or go to www.jilltarger.com.
Come to Carina Cellars for the opening recep-
tion Saturday, April 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the
tasting room, 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos.
For more information, go to www.carinacellars.com
or call the tasting room at (805) 688-2459. Also if
you are a local Santa Barbara County artist who is
looking for a venue to show their work, please
contact Carolyn Turner at (805) 252-0860 or
carolyn@carinacellars.com.
Carina Cellars also has a new location to visit in
Paso Robles! Now open Friday through Sunday from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment during the
week, come take a vineyard tour, do a barrel tasting,
and enjoy the beauty of Paso Robles’ west side! For
appointments, call Ryan at (4150 309-2046, and
visit them at 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles.
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Fundraising Event Set for Pet Loving Wine Drinkers

County Wide Wine Industry Fundraiser For Woods Humane Society Humane Society is also the only animal shelter on the Central Coast
with a fully operational spay and neuter suite, where they provide a
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 marks the First Annual Wine 4 Paws premier level of care for all of the animals entering their doors. Woods
fundraiser. Throughout San Luis Obispo County, participating is solely funded through charitable gifts from the community and the
wineries will donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to Woods Humane need is greater than ever for ongoing financial support. Wine 4 Paws
Society. Woods has partnered with more than 20 wineries to help raise is a local effort in conjunction with the ASPCA’s nationwide campaign
awareness and funds for Woods while promoting this beautiful wine for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals during the month of April.
industry. Pet-Loving Wine Drinkers can help our four-legged friends For additional information, contact Sarah Tomasetti, Director of
find the loving homes they deserve simply by supporting the local Wine 4 Paws at (805) 238-5271 or info@wine4paws.com; or Steve
wineries throughout San Luis Obispo County on April 25th! To see a Kragenbrink with Woods Humane Society at (805) 543-9316 ext.19
full list of participating wineries and a printable map, go to or skragenbrink@woodshumanesociety.org.
www.wine4paws.com. Then, head out to any, some or all of the partic-
ipating wineries to taste and buy wine on April 25th.
Woods Humane Society, Inc. is a locally owned, private, non-profit
animal welfare organization that has served homeless companion
animals since 1955. Aside from the hundreds of animals they care for
each year, the organization maintains partnerships with other local
private and county-operated animal shelters in an effort to provide the
greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of animals. Woods

Vintage Sidecar Show, Recycled

Treasures & Garden Art, April 25
Collectors, dealers, crafters and garden enthusiasts are invited
to participate in the Vintage Sidecar, Recycled Treasures and
Garden Art event on Saturday, April 25, in the downtown city
park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to the public.
For more information, call (805) 238-4103.
ROARING 20s DANCE – Food, Antique Cars & Contests
The Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association and Paso
Robles Ford Lincoln Mercury, in cooperation with the City of
Paso Robles, will celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a
Roaring ’20s Dance and Antique Car Exhibit on Friday, May 22,
in the Downtown Paso Robles City Park at 11th and Spring
streets.
Win cash prizes ($100, $50 and $25) in two separate contests
– a roaring ’20s dance competition and ’20s costume contest.
Once again, there will be a dance floor at the park so you can
“cut a rug” to the DJ sounds of Joe Benson.
The Antique Car Exhibit is from 4 to 9 p.m. and the dance
and costume contests run from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be food
vendors as well as the downtown square’s great mix of restau-
rants available for dinner. For more information, call (805) 238-
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Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Features Classic American Varietal
Tickets are Now on Sale for the 17th Annual Festival
The 2009 Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival, presented by the Paso
Robles Wine Country Alliance, is slated for March 20-22. Tickets are
currently available at www.pasowine.com. The weekend brings
together a culmination of America’s classic heritage wine grape in
three distinct events – RESERVE, Paso Robles Wine Country
Auction and Grand Tasting.
Zinfandel vines were planted in Paso Robles beginning in the
early 1800s and continue to thrive today with more than 9% of
the total acreage dedicated to this variety. To many, Zinfandel is
known as America’s Heritage Wine Grape, a varietal as diverse as
the Americans who drink it. Enjoy this American classic at the all
new RESERVE component, featuring the region’s best Zinfandels
held on the eve of Zinfandel Festival.
RESERVE acts as the all-access Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival
Pass. RESERVE ticket holders are invited to this intimate event
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20. This unique component
will feature exclusive Zinfandel wines including reserve and barrel
samples and will be complemented by local Wine Country
cuisine. Guests will also have the opportunity to preview auction
lots in advance of Saturday’s live and silent auctions, a benefit that
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is only offered to RESERVE ticket holders.
The Wine Country Auction held on Saturday features one-of-a-
kind wine and lifestyle auction packages only available on the
auction block. Unique and rare items including winemaker
dinners, dinners with a Master Sommelier, special VIP tours,
seminars and special large format bottles are up for bid. The Wine
Country Auction is also the only opportunity to taste and
purchase the 2009 Zinfandel blend, a collaboration of the Amer-
ican spirit among Paso Robles winemakers, specially created by
the 2009 blend master, Alex Villicana of Villicana Winery. Directly
following is the Grand Tasting featuring vast selections of
Zinfandel and Zinfandel blends from more than 40 Paso Robles
producers. Local chefs preparing local American cuisine at the
Grand Tasting further tantalizes your taste buds completing the
festival experience.
In addition to these marquee events, more than 100 area
wineries will host an array of events allowing attendees from across
the nation to enjoy three days of wine tasting bliss throughout Paso
Robles. Winemaker dinners, food pairings, seminars, open houses
and special tastings are just a few of the activities in store.
Zinfandel Festival brochures are available by calling 1-800-549-
WINE, or for a full listing of winery activities visit the website at
www.pasowine.com/events/zinfandelfestival.php.
All Zinfandel Festival tasting ticket packages include unlimited
wine tasting and a commemorative glass made by Riedel.
• RESERVE - $120 – Friday RESERVE event – 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday Wine Country Auction – 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday Grand Tasting 7 to 9:30 p.m. – Advance purchase only
• Wine Country Auction - $85
Saturday Wine Country Auction – 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday Grand Tasting 7 to 9:30 p.m.
• Grand Tasting - $60 – Saturday Grand Tasting 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.pasowine.com. A limited
amount of Wine Country Auction and Grand Tasting tickets will be
available at the door, provided they are not sold out. All tickets are
limited and advance purchase is highly recommended. Must be 21 or
older; photo identification verifying age will be required at time of
entry. For more information about the 17th Annual Zinfandel
Festival, local hotel accommodations and restaurants, visit
www.pasowine.com.
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries,
growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally
located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s
Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s fastest
growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard
acres and more than 200 wineries.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
MAMA’S MEATBALL
One pretty reliable way to find out just how
good the food at a local restaurant is, is to ask
somebody in the restaurant business. Ask a
bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they
think of Mama’s meatballs in San Luis Obispo
and their lips begin to quiver, their eyes roll
towards the heavens, they sigh; that is how good
Mama’s Meatball is.
Set in a small courtyard off of one of the
town’s main streets, in a place called the Old
Creamery, Mama’s Meatball is actually divided in
two. On the right is the take-out where people
line up to get their orders of meatballs and
more. To the left, fronted by a huge-trunked tree
and a water fountain, is the intimate restaurant
with it’s mural of the Mediterranean across the
C AYUCOS
HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast.
Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s 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 vege-
tarian/vegan items.
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
CAMBRIA
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage
home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic
quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years.
We also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.
Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
back.
Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under owner
and chef Nicola Allegretta, offers a wide range of
authentic Italian dishes, many of them now
available in smaller sizes as well, a bow to the
economy and his customer’s wishes. Among
them are half a dozen soups, a long list of salads
(including grilled salmon and a refreshing pear
and gorgonzola), some wonderful antipasto
choices, both hot and cold paninis (including,
of course, one made with meatballs), more pasta
dishes than there is space here to share (though
the Ravioli di Pollo all Vodka – homemade
ravioli filled with chicken and served in a vodka
sauce – cannot go unmentioned).
There is also a heady selection of meat and
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fish dishes as well as any number of traditional
and specialty pizzas (now available in two sizes)
and some far too-tempting desserts.
Mama’s Meatball is open from 10:30 a.m. to
9 p.m. every day except Sunday. They are
located in the Old Creamery plaza at 570
Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. They are also
known for their very popular catering services,
which work with groups (including weddings)
of every type and size. Their telephone number
is (805) 544-0861 and they are on the Internet
at www.MamasMeatball.com. Watch for their
new location opening the first week in April at
325 Pier Avenue, in Oceano; (805) 473-2383.
MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
seasonal menus by using only the finest and
freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
805-544-0861
NOVO RESTAURANT
NOVO’s 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 and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
bles and savory meats. Explore.
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
P erfect P airs by Len Napolitano
CHANTERELLE AND
Chanterelle and Parmesan Oysters PARMESAN OYSTERS
Paired with Ecclestone from Tangent FROM THE HOG ISLAND
For professional chefs and OYSTER LOVER’S COOKBOOK
those at home who love to cook
for fun, the chanterelle mushroom “The earthiness of chanterelles goes remark-
is generally viewed as the most ably well with the Pacific oyster, and
desirable mushroom of all. Parmesan cheese gives a rich, crispy finish.
Although the morel mushroom is
more common, the chanterelle –
Perfectly paired with the clean, crisp floral
found only in the wild and unco- notes of Ecclestone.”
operative with attempts to be culti-
vated with any success – is more • 6 ounces chanterelle mushrooms
unique. It provides a fruity aroma, • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
a firm texture and a spiciness that • 1/4 cup minced shallots
comes through in all dishes. With
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
that in mind, this recipe of
Chanterelle and Parmesan Oysters
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
from the Hog Island Oyster Lover’s • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
Cookbook, paired with a fresh and • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
complex white wine blend from • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
tangent called Ecclestone, brings • 1 dozen small Pacific oysters,
out the best in both the mush- shucked and drained.
room and the wine.
Bottom (cupped) shells reserved.
The creators of the portfolio of
wines that come under the tangent
brand set out to break away from traditional white wines, like Chardonnay, and have come Rinse chanterelles, drain and pat dry. Chop
up with a lineup of alternative white wines that are food-friendly, refreshing and intriguing.
into small pieces. In a sauté pan, melt butter
The Ecclestone is a blend, layered primarily with Pinot Gris and Viognier, and supported
by five other grape varietals. The result is an explosive burst of fresh fruity aromas and
over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for
flavors, unencumbered by any oak influence. In fact, no oak is used in the process of 1 minute. Stir in chanterelles and lemon juice,
making any of the seven different tangent wines available today. All are closed using screw- sauté for 1 minute more, or until chanterelles
caps, avoiding any risk of the wine mellowing over time and providing further evidence of release their liquid. Stir in parsley and crème
the owners’ dedication to making the freshest tasting wines possible under the tangent fraîche. Season with pepper.
brand. Preheat broiler. Spread ¼ inch of rock salt on
Made from grapes grown in the cool Edna Valley of San Luis Obispo, Ecclestone takes
a rimmed baking sheet. Let rock salt pre-heat
the art of blending Central Coast wine to a higher standard. “Ecclestone is an exotic wine,
strongly inspired by the wines found in the Alsace region of France,” says tangent wine- on a low rack in the oven.
maker Christian Roguenant. “It is very aromatic and flowery, a touch sweet and wonder- Rinse and shuck oysters. Keep oyster meat in
fully refreshing.” bottom shell and lightly drain some of the
A flavorful dish like this, with its earthy and spicy mushrooms, the salty richness of the oyster liquor. Remove baking sheet from oven,
Parmesan cheese and the moist texture of the oysters is complimented by the crisp, vibrant nestle oysters into the pre-heated rock salt.
and clean characters of the Ecclestone. Like the other outstanding white wines offered by
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of chanterelle mixture on
tangent, Ecclestone is a break from the ordinary while also a tribute to the winemaker’s
centuries-old tradition of blending.
top of each oyster and sprinkle with cheese.
Tangent wines can be experienced at the Baileyana tasting room in San Luis Obispo at Place oysters under the broiler, about six
5828 Orcutt Road. Phone (805) 269-8200 or go to www.tangentwines.com for more infor- inches from the source, broil for 2 minutes or
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EOS Estate Winery is on a Mission to Plant 250,000 Trees

The Eos Estate Winery has a goal to plant 250,000 new trees. look forward to a successful partnership for many years to come.”
From June through September, when a customer purchases a bottle To find out how you can participate in this effort, visit your local
of Eos Estate Wine, the winery will donate one dollar to American Eos retailer or log on to www.eosvintage.com.
Forests who will in turn plant a tree in an area where it is needed to
EOS Estate Winery
sustain life.
The Eos Estate Winery was built in 1985, and purchased in
“At Eos, we take our responsibility to the environment seriously.
2007 by Sapphire Wines LLC of Franklin, Tenn. The Eos brand
We integrate environmental practices into our business every day,”
was introduced in 1997. The winery, named after the Goddess of
said Jeffrey Hopmayer, owner of Eos and Sapphire Brands. “We
the Dawn in Greek mythology, features an impressive wine port-
need trees to survive. We are doing our part to help replace the trees
folio now directed by senior winemaker, Nathan Carlson. The Eos
that have been taken by nature or man.”
brand has been named “The Best Petite Sirah” and “The Best
The Eos Estate Winery also recently converted its facilities
Zinfandel” in California and “One of the Top 100 Wines in the
entirely to solar power as part of a $7 million renovation program.
World” by The Wine Enthusiast. To learn more about the winery,
Today, 112 percent of the winery’s power comes from the sun.
visit www.eosvintage.com.
The donation will be distributed through American Forests’
Global ReLeaf program. Since its inception in 1988, the Global
ReLeaf program has planted more than 25 million trees. Global
ReLeaf focuses on greening urban areas and replacing trees in less-
developed areas that were taken by nature or man.
“We are very excited to have Eos Estate Winery as a partner,” said
Deborah Gangloff, Ph.D., executive director of American Forests.
“Their overall commitment to the environment is impressive. We

Edward Sellers Named in Top 10

Wine Spectator named Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines as one
of the top 10 up-andicoming Rhone producers in California!
This tribute, detailed in the March 31 issue of the magazine,
came as something of a surprise to owner and namesake Edward
Sellers. “We work very hard to produce well-balanced, food-
friendly wines,” he said. “Being recognized for our efforts and
named as a standout – especially among the great producers who
also appeared on Wine Spectator’s list – was an honor for our
relatively new brand. It also puts another feather in the cap of
Paso Robles as an emerging region for superb Rhone varietal
wines.
Ed and Dani Sellers started their eponymous winery in the
summer of 2004, and now showcases some of the best Rhone
varietal wines in Paso Robles, all of them displaying a distinct
California twist on traditional Rhone varieties and blends.
Although modeled after the great French Rhône River Valley
wines, these ultra-premium wines speak distinctly of their
progressive California Central Coast origins.
The tasting room is located in downtown Paso Robles at 1220
Park Street, across from the Chamber of Commerce, and is open
every day for wine tasting and sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For
more information, call (805) 239-8915 or visit the website at
www.edwardsellers.com.

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TOLOSA WINERY
by Dave Wilcox
S neak previews are always appealing.
That’s essentially what barrel tastings are;
a glimpse of a wine before it’s finished.
In their never-ending quest to give visitors
a unique wine-tasting experience, the folks at
Tolosa Winery recently launched ongoing
barrel tastings that will give guests a behind-
the-scenes peek into winemaking.
“We haven’t typically offered that to the
public,” said winemaker Larry Brooks.
Brooks expects people who haven’t
sampled wine from a barrel will be a bit
surprised. “Barrel wines taste really different
from finished wines,” explaining they’re
generally fruitier and “tighter.”
“They’re rough around the edges.”
Current tasting room visitors – the barrel
tastings are open to anyone, but appoint-
ments are strongly recommended – get a
chance to sample Tolosa’s 2007 Syrah, which
Brooks said will be bottled this summer. The
winery will rotate the varietals offered every
three months.
The barrel tastings are just one of the ways
Tolosa pursues its mission to not only offer
customers premium wines, but to provide
visitors an entertaining and educational expe-
rience.
Another example is a recent blending
seminar in which guests each created their
own red blends using five different varietals.
The one deemed best is honored with a
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limited bottling under the “Mission V” label.
“I think it’s pretty unique,” said Brooks. “I
don’t know anyone else who lets their
customers come in and blend their wine to be
bottled.”
There is also a self-guided tour of the
winemaking process and a sensory station
that is set up in a corner of the tasting room.
Brooks has been Tolosa’s winemaker since
partners Jim Efird and Bob Schiebelhut co-
founded the winery in 1998. Although the
Tolosa label is only a decade old, Efird is one
of the Edna Valley’s pioneering viticulturists
and oversaw the planting of a majority of the
appellation’s vineyards.
The winery’s name refers to the historic
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Mission
fathers planted the first vineyards in San Luis
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Obispo County in what is now the Edna
Valley appellation, which has been called “the
Burgundy of the Pacific.”
Far enough inland to warm considerably
during the day, Edna Valley is often cooled by
a coastal fog and marine breezes. Combined
with stubborn soil, the conditions are ideal to
produce low-yield fruit clusters that linger on
the vines during an extended growing season.
Brooks cherry-picks the top 10 percent of
grapes from 740 acres of Edna Ranch Estate’s
sustainbly farmed vineyards to bottle under
the Tolosa label.
The focus is primarily on the winery’s flag-
ship Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as
estate-grown Syrah. Tolosa’s No-Oak
Chardonnay is rapidly gaining popularity and
was recently selected by a national magazine
for inclusion on its list of “20 Luxury Wines
Under $20.”
Brooks noted that the “no oak” designation
isn’t subject to regulation, but pointed out
that Tolosa’s No-Oak Chardonnay – unlike
many others bearing the name – never sees
any time in a barrel.
The Tolosa tasting room is open daily from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s located at 4910 Edna
Road, directly across Highway 227 from the
San Luis Obispo County Airport a few miles
south of downtown San Luis Obispo. You can
visit the winery’s informative website at
www.tolosawinery.com, or call (805) 782-
0500. There is a $5 tasting fee that’s refunded
with the purchase of a bottle.
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Attention Wine Enthusiasts!

Volunteers Needed for Wine Festival
The 14th annual Atascadero Wine Festival is recruiting volunteers
to assist with the 2009 Wine Festival. The festival will be held on
Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Atascadero Lake Park. The festival is
turning heads and making big changes this year. With a new evening
focus, the wine taster will experience a culinary and wine tasting affair
all wrapped into one amazing, lakeside occasion not to be missed.
Volunteers are needed to assist on the day of the Wine Festival with
implementing this exciting event!
The contributions from volunteers are key to the success of the
Wine Festival. Each volunteer will work a three- to four-hour shift and
is given one complementary ticket to the Wine Festival as a thank you
for their time and hard work.
Atascadero is known for their warm summer evenings and this year
the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will take advantage of the
moderate evening temperatures by moving the festival to 4 to 8 p.m.
Proceeds from the Wine Festival are donated to the Central Coast Zoo
Society.
If interested in volunteering for the Atascadero Wine Festival, send
an email to awfvolunteers@hotmail.com or call 1-877-905-WINE.

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Visit some of the newest and most exciting

wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!

Villa Valdemosa – A European

Vacation on California’s Coast
by Leah Kolt
No worries about the weak dollar if you want to travel to France or
Italy and do some wine tasting this year.
You can have all of the ambience of a Mediterranean villa in Paso
Robles at Villa Valdemosa, a 10-acre estate with a luxurious bed and
breakfast inn – just 10 minutes east of downtown Paso, and yet a
world away. Vineyards are under development on the property for a
boutique winery planned for construction next year.
Perched on a hilltop, the inn offers “forever” views of surrounding
vineyards, olive groves and lavender. A range of well-appointed suites
— called “Bordeaux,” “Petite Syrah” and “Syrah” – are available at
prices that undercut the rates of area hotels that have much less to
offer.
Owner Tom Roebuck is himself a winemaker and you might even
talk him into serving up his private reserves, such as the 2003 Mystral,
a gold-medal-winning red blend.
While you won’t see a television screen in the 5,000-square-foot
Fine Wine… villa, you will be soothed by the strains of Mozart from an extensive
stereo network. You might even be treated to some live grand piano
Friendl y P eo ple or guitar music, courtesy of local musicians who occasionally drop by.
Open Daily 11-5 Near-term plans include hosting house concerts, and cinema and
4295 Union Road wine under the stars.
805-237-8884 In the mornings, guests who stay in the 400-square-foot Bordeaux
www.riosecowine.com suite, which offers a soaking tub and a walk-in waterfall shower, may
step into the loggia, where a real fireplace takes the chill off the
morning air.
There, they may join other early risers for gourmet coffee, teas and
fresh pastries, muffins or scones to tide them over till breakfast is
served at 9:30, typically a soufflé or perhaps individual mushroom
omelets and apple chicken sausage prepared by Tom, a seasoned
European traveler who has lived in France.
To make reservations, call (805) 237-237 or (408) 202-1146 or
visit the Villa Valdemosa website at www.valedemosa.net. The B&B
inn is located at 2552 Old Grove Lane, off Creston Road about six
miles east of downtown Paso Robles. Pets are welcome.

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Hospice du Rhône Presents World’s

Largest Celebration of Rhône Varietals
HdR Will Host ‘You’re the Rhône That I Want’ April 30 – May 2, 2009
New Website Launched at www.hospicedurhone.org
HdR (Hospice du Rhône), organizers of the world's largest interna-
tional celebration of Rhône varietal wines, will present “You’re the
Rhône That I Want” from April 30 through May 2, 2009, in Paso
Robles. Producer registration and event passes are available via the
redesigned HdR website, www.hospicedurhone.org.
HdR represents and embodies the spirit of Rhône varieties and
those who produce the wines made of these unique winegrapes. Each
year, HdR produces an exceptional three-day event that is globally
regarded as the single most essential and enjoyable gathering of inter-
national Rhône wine producers and enthusiasts. Attendees expand
their knowledge of the 22 Rhône varieties, while rubbing elbows with
the winemakers whose passion spurs the inspiration and energy that
sets the tone for every seminar, meal and tasting. A perpetual non-
profit business league, HdR hosts one of the annual Robert Parker
California Rhône Tastings, and continues to provide educational
opportunities to both consumers and members of the wine trade.
For more information about HdR 2009 please contact Faith Wells
at (805) 784-9543 or faith@hospicedurhone.org.

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2009 Roll Out the Barrels Weekend is Coming!

San Luis Obispo Vintners • Roll Out the Barrels perfect four days, for both locals Vintners Executive Director.
Association announced the dates Passport Weekend – as well as for out of town tourists For more information visit
of their popular spring wine Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, longing for a small town escape,” www.slowine.com. Tickets are
event. Their 19th annual Roll May 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. said Becky Gray, San Luis Obispo available now.
Out the Barrels Weekend will be The two-day passport portion
held April 30th through May 3rd, will allow visitors to San Luis
with more than twenty partici-
pating wineries in the San Luis
Obispo entry to 20 wineries
where they will experience wine
Roll Out the Barrels with Salisbury Vineyards
Obispo wine region. This four- and food pairings, reserve barrel It’s a family affair as the Ortman’s and Salisbury’s join together at the
day event consists of three major tastings, entertainment and old Schoolhouse in Avila Valley to celebrate the SLO Vintners ROB
components: Barrels In The special discounts. festival.
• Thursday with Barrels in the Plaza, Salisbury Vineyards and Ortman will be pouring together downtown as the beautiful
Plaza, Winemaker Dinners and “This is a perfect way to Mission Plaza fills with SLO wineries and local restaurants from 5:30-7:30pm.
the popular two-day Passport to portray the beautiful place that • Winemaker dinner on Friday night at the Lido Restaurant, located at the sumptuous Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach.
The evening will be hosted by winemakers Matt Ortman and Harold Osborne. Chef Evan Treadwell has prepared a four-
Wine Country. we live, and the bounty it
course feast, $95/person.
• Barrels In the Plaza – provides for us. It is educational • Enjoy “Viva la Familia”Saturday and Sunday with live music by SLO Mambo and wine and food pairings.
Thursday, April 30 but also very impeccable when it • Sunday morning “Hair of the Dawg Pancake Breakfast”with mimosas and more starting at 9:30am
In San Luis Obispo’s historic comes to the food and wine For more information and reservations, contact Salisbury Vine-
downtown Mission Plaza SLO presented at all the events. The yards at (805) 595-9463 or www.salisburyvineyards.com.
they will feature “grown here,
made here” from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. SLO Vintner’s will partner
with local food producers, restau-
rants and vendors to celebrate a
complete culinary experience
right from the terroir of SLO.
• Winemaker Dinners at
participating San Luis Obispo
wineries, Friday May 1
Enjoy special culinary experi-
ences with the winemakers and
principals for a delicious way to
meet the people who shaped the
region.

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What’s Happening in Santa Maria Valley Wine Country

Here on the northern perimeter of the famed Santa Barbara County
Wine Country, there is perhaps no better season to partake in the
pastime of wine touring. The summer crowds have waned, the new
vintages are released and the weather is typically fabulous. The Santa
Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention
Bureau offers visitors a complimentary booklet called Santa Maria
Valley Wine Country: A Guide to Local Wineries and Restaurants,
which includes profiles and contact information for local wineries
and dining establishments. An accompanying map reveals the layout
of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country. The booklet is available for
download at www.SantaMaria.com.
The region encompasses more than 50 wineries, with an ideal
setting for Rhône and Burgundian varietals. Proximity to the coast, an
average temperature around 64 degrees, surrounding mountain
ranges and cool winds out of the northwest come together where the either Cellar Club Members or Benchmark Members. Special Hotel Rate: Best Western Big
Santa Maria River winds through a myriad of elevated plateaus. Santa America in Santa Maria will offer a reduced rate of $89 per night plus tax for those
Maria Valley is the only region on the west coasts of North and South attending the Showdown dinner! Simply mention this when booking, (805) 922-5200 or
America where two transverse mountain ranges are located, creating a 1-800-426-3213.
unique funnel effect, pushing breezes into the valley. In fact, this one- • EVERY FRIDAY – Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
of-a-kind landscape makes Santa Maria home to one of the most 4 to 7:30 pm – Enjoy live music and appetizers with lots of friends. A great way to end
constant temperatures of any city in California. your week or start your weekend!
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association also offers visi-
tors extensive touring information and a downloadable map at
www.santamariavalleywines.com.
For more information, call the Santa Maria Valley Convention
and Visitor & Convention Bureau at 1-800-331-3779 or visit the
website at www.smvwc.com. To join the mailing list, send an email
to info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com.

• SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER 10

Vineyard Walk Series
10am-12pm, Santa Maria Valley participating vineyards – The Santa Maria Valley Wine
Country will host a series of free vineyard walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley
through October. Explore the vineyards from fruit to harvest with vineyard managers and
winemakers while enjoying the fresh country air. The walks will be held at a different
vineyards and will be posted on www.smvwc.com/VineyardWalks. For more information,
contact info@smvwc.com, 1-866-480-5194; info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com, 1-
866-480-5194.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – Ultimately Fine Blues & Wine Dinner
Chef Rick’s from 7 to 9 p.m. – Come enjoy Costa de Oro Wines paired with Chef Rick's
funked-up cuisine, while winemaker Gary Burk's band, "The Expensive Winos" rock the
house! This year's band includes Santa Maria's own Terry Lawless, keyboardist for U2,
along with other special guests. Call Chef Rick's, (805) 937-9512, to make your reserva-
tions today. $75 per person includes tax and gratuity.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – Western Wine Showdown Dinner
6 to 9 p.m., Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe – Zaca Mesa Winery and Riverbench Vine-
yards are teaming up for a showdown of Rhone verses Burgundian varietals. Join wine-
makers Chuck Ortman from Riverbench and Eric Mohseni from Zaca Mesa for this five-
course wine paired menu. Reservations are required, $100 for Not-Yet-Members/ $90 for

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Sample Santa Barbara County Wine Futures, April 11
The Wine Cask continues the 20th
anniversary Santa Barbara County Wine
Futures. The second tasting event will be
held April 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at Fess
Parker Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos. More
than 200 of the finest wines produced in
Santa Barbara County will be available to
preview, taste and purchase. And, of note,
the 2007 vintage promised to be one of the
best ever produced.
Fifty-three wineries will be participating
this year including ABC, Alta Maria, Arca-
dian, Babcock, Beckman, Blair Fox, Brander,
Cargassachi, Carhartt, Carina, Carlson, Clos
Pepe, Cold Heaven, Coquelicot, Core, Costa
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de Oro, Curtis, Departure, Dierburg, Drag-
onette, Drew, Epiphany, Fess Parker, Flying
Goat, Fontes and Phillips, Foxen, Hitching
Post, Huber, Jaffurs, Jalama, Kaena, Ken
Brown, La Vie, Linquist, Longoria,
Margerum, Municipal, Native 9, Ojai, Old
Creek, P2, Pali, Paul Lato, Qupe, Rusak,
Stolpman, Storm, Sweeney, Tercero, Thread,
Tres Hermanas, Verdad and Vino V.
This event is a unique opportunity to
sample and purchase outstanding wines
from Santa Barbara County before they are
released to the public. Meet the winemakers,
taste the wines, enjoy special futures prices,
secure allocations of highly sought after and
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limited bottles, and generally revel in this
wine lover’s extravaganza.
Wine orders may be placed during the
tasting or at www.winecask.com. The
complete catalogue is available for down-
loading from the website. Tickets may be
purchased by contacting the Wine Store
(805) 966-9463 or 1-800-436-9463. Tickets
are $69 in advance and $79 at the door
which includes wine tasting and lavish hors
d’oeuvres.
Wine Cask is located at 813 Anacapa
Street in Santa Barbara. For more informa-
tion, call (805) 966-9463 or visit the website
at winecask.com.
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Legal Aid Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
The Legal Aid Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Grand Celebration
and Appreciation event will take place at the Sunken Garden of the
Courthouse in Santa Barbara on Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. Go
down memory lane with the food, entertainment and dress of the past
five decades – the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today! Ticket are $125 per
person, $100 per person for two or more people, $95 per person, for
judicial personnel, government lawyers and young barristers. Legal
Aid annual members get special discounts. Sponsorships are also
available. Contact Niki Richardson for more information on tickets,
sponsorships or membership, (805) 963-6754 x109.
Key people to Legal Aid being honored at this event are Harris Seed
and Stanley Schwartz, Gerry Parent, Selma Rubin, Nancy Davis, Judge
Thomas Anderle, Lessie Nixon and Ron Perry.
Since 1959, Legal Aid has provided residents of Santa Barbara
County free legal representation in critical civil matters to seniors,
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victims of domestic violence and people living at the poverty level.
For 50 years, Legal Aid’s mission has been to ensure that low-
income people and seniors have access to the civil justice system - to
secure safe shelter, adequate income and protection from domestic
violence and elder abuse. Their clients are frequently at risk of being
beaten or abused, or in danger of becoming homeless through the loss
of Social Security or disability benefits, housing discrimination or
unfair eviction. Legal Aid offices are located in Santa Barbara, Santa
Maria and Lompoc.
This past fiscal year more than 5,000 Santa Barbara County resi-
dents were helped.
Legal Aid has assisted 565 victims of domestic violence obtain
protection against their perpetrators.
Volunteer attorneys with the Project Outreach and Senior Outreach
programs counseled more than 390 visitors at the Franklin, Westside
and Goleta Community Centers.
Staff and volunteer attorneys provided assistance to nearly 4,000
self-represented litigants at the three (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and
Lompoc) court house self-help centers.
“We couldn’t have gotten as far as we have without the continued
support of the legal community – and this event is to appreciate and
celebrate them as well,” said Executive Director Ellen Goodstein.
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The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches New Website
Travelling to Oxnard is easier than
ever with the newly designed
website, www.visitoxnard.com
The Oxnard Convention &
Visitors Bureau recently launched
the new, improved website,
which contains the latest web
technology, making it easier to
find information and to book a
trip at ease.
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Among the many features, the
Oxnard site allows visitors to
create an itinerary while visiting
the area, map attractions of
interest, review special offers and
make reservations directly on the
site at Oxnard hotel properties.
Visitors can even blog about
their experiences in Oxnard and
send an e-postcard from the
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expanded photo gallery.
Within the new website, visi-
tors can easily find what there is
to see and do in Oxnard with the
many highlighted sections.
From outdoor adventure, such
as whale watching, to where to
find the best place to enjoy a
glass of wine, the website
provides a great way to capture
the essence of Oxnard and help
create that vacation full of
memories.
Visitors are also able to review
the Calendar of Events in Oxnard
and obtain downloadable maps.
The new site also provides busi-
nesses with an opportunity to
advertise on the site and reach
potential customers.
For more information, call 1-
800-269-6273 or visit the new
website at www.visitoxnard.com.

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PASO ROBLES
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
« ONGOING THROUGH APRIL
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Diane Mendoza, 10am-5:30pm
888-DAM-FINE, Templeton, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring
“Mark The Singing Chef” of Hospitality Catering.
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Paso Robles
Visit www.hospitalitycatering.net for details.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Collection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
Featured beer every Friday night, 6pm, $10
Templeton, 805-434-1554, 15degreesCwines.com
« ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Art, Wine & Song
Art, music, & wine at downtown wineries, 5-7pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-6813, www.pasowine.com
« ONGOING THROUGH APRIL 30
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards
Featuring Caralyn Braun
12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 12-7 Sat-Sun, 805-237-9009
www.ortmanvineyards.com
« APRIL 4
Art & Song with Midlife Crisis Winery
New artists, local musicians & fine wine
4pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisis.com
« APRIL 7
Eberle Winemaker Dinner at
Bernick’s Steak House
Gary Eberle hosts a fabulous meal with fine wines
6pm, 805-226-9400, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
« APRIL 10-12
Tax Revolt Weekend with the
Highway 46 West Wineries
No sales tax all weekend, 805-237-0510
www.paso46westwineries.com, Paso Robles
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« APRIL 11
Live Music at Eos Estate
Featuring Mike Maguire
805-239-2562, Paso Robles, www.eosvintage.com
« APRIL 11
Celebrations of Life -
Lecture in the Vineyard at Eos Estate
Stroll in the vineyard with expert winemakers
$20, 805-239-2562, Paso Robles
www.eosvintage.com
« APRIL 11
2nd Annual Winemaker of the Year Blending
Session for Castoro Wine Club at Castoro
10am-1pm, $90, 805-238-0725, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
« APRIL 11
Hwy 46 West Wineries
Neighborhood Block Party at Castoro Cellars
Each winery will be pouring wine while you enjoy
entertainment & BBQ. 6-8pm, $20, Paso Robles
www.paso46westwineries.com
APRIL 15
Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner
Delicious dinner paired with fine wines at
Madeline’s in Cambria. 6pm, 805-927-1625
Harmony Cellars Tasting room is located in the
town of Harmony, www.harmonycellars.com
« APRIL 16
Senior Moments at Adelaida Cellars
Local artists, wine tasting & discounts for seniors
1-3pm, 805-238-8980, Paso Robles
www.adelaida.com
« APRIL 18
Live Music at Eos Estate
Featuring Mike Maguire
805-239-2562, Paso Robles, www.eosvintage.com
« APRIL 18
Anniversary Celebration at Orchid Hill
Featuring fine wine, appetizers & discounts
805-237-9009, Paso Robles, www.orchidhill.com
« APRIL 18
Indoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Richard Smith & Julie Adams
7pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
APRIL 18
The George Young Quartet at D’Anbino Cellars
Young has played with other musicians such as
Pavarotti, Mick Jagger, Gillespie & more.
$20/$15 club members, 805-227-6800
Paso Robles, www.danbino.com
APRIL 18
Chicken Painting at Pretty-Smith
Oil painting materials & lunch with a glass of wine
10am, 805-467-3104, Paso Robles
www.prettysmith.com
« APRIL 18-19
Tax Relief Weekend at Midlife Crisis
They’ll pay the taxes!
10:30am-6pm, 805-23798730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisis.com
APRIL 24-26 ONGOING
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Concert Friday night with a balloon glow. Tethered
balloon rides, early morning flights with food and
arts & crafts. www.hotairballooning.com
« APRIL 25
First Annual Wine 4 Paws
Wineries throughout SLO County donate a portion
their proceeds to benefit Woods Humane Society.
805-238-5271, San Luis Obispo County
For a list of wineries visit www.wine4paws.com.
« APRIL 25
Taste of Yoga at Eos Estate
Yoga class, light lunch & wine tasting
805-239-2562, $35, Paso Robles, www.eosvintage.com
« APRIL 25
Wine & Cheese Flight at Eos Estate
Reserve wines paired with gourmet cheeses
805-239-2562, $10, Paso Robles, www.eosvintage.com
APRIL 25
A Toast To Paderewski
Chamber music, appetizers & wine tasting
6pm, $75, 805-227-2888, Paso Robles
APRIL 25
Vintage Sidecar Show, Recycled Treasures
& Garden Art
9am, free, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
« APRIL 30
Arroyo Robles Winemaker Dinner at Panolivo
Gourmet dinner paired with fine wine.
7pm, 805-226-5454, www.arroyorobles.com
« APRIL 30
Winemaker Dinner with Arroyo Robles
Featuring Panola gourmet bistro
7pm, 805-226-5454, Paso Robles
www.arroyorobles.com
« APRIL 30 - MAY 2
Hospice du Rhône 2009
Celebrate all things Rhone while rubbling elbows
with the winemakers. 805-784-9543
Paso Robles Event Center & various locations.
Visit www.hospicedurhone.org for details.
« APRIL 30-MAY 3
Hospice du Rhône (HdR) at Edward Sellars
Rhône wine producers & enthusiasts celebrate
with various events all weekend.
805-239-8915, Paso Robles, www.edwardsellars.com
« MAY 1-31
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards
Featuring Patti Robbins
12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 12-7 Sat-Sun
www.ortmanvineyards.com, 805-237-9009
« MAY 2
Art & Song with Midlife Crisis Winery
New artists, local musicians & fine wine
4pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
« MAY 9
Mother’s Day Massage &
Purse Party at Midlife Crisis
Massage, beautiful purses, wine & cheese too
10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
« MAY 10
Mother’s Day Celebration at Robert Hall
Relaxing day of food & fine wine in the elegant
Meritage Room. 805-239-1616x24
For details visit www.roberthallwinery.com.
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike to
Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail, Sand
Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
Morro Bay State Park Museum
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Artists Receptions at
Gallery at Marina Square
Receptions for featured Central Coast artist
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Demonstration by Professional Artist
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
APRIL 4-19
Schooner Privateer Lynx
Climb aboard the schooner ship, 9am, Morro Bay
$5 dockside/$65 sailing tour, 866-446-5969
APRIL 17-18
Annual Morro Bay Art Show
Featuring a silent auction
Fri: 5-7:30pm, Sat: 1-4pm, Morro Bay
Morro Bay Community Center
APRIL 25
Morro Bay Kite Festival
Colorful kites take to the shy
11:30am, 805-772-4467, Morro Rock
www.sanluisobispocountry.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, San Luis Obispo
805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Witness the brilliance of the historical manor.
800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo
Visit www.hearstcastle.org for details.
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• April 4: Hapa
• April 5: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
• April 11: Cal Poly Student Opera
• April 15: The Drowsy Chaperone
• April 17-18: 20th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night
• April 19: Cal Poly All-State Music Festival
• April 21: Olivier Latry
• April 24: Cal Poly Faculty Artists' Song Recital
• April 25-26: Robin Hood
• April 28: National Dance Company of Spain 2
• April 29: SLO County Mock Rock
• May 2: SLO Symphony: Classics Finale
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« ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards
Four estate wines are paired with four artisan
cheeses from around the world. San Luis Obispo
11am-3pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection and constantly rotating
exhibits of works by local artists in all media –
paintings, sculpture, photography and more.
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music most
Sundays. Call for schedules. San Luis Obispo
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo.
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING
Automobilia Museum
Specialty 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 MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese. 5-9pm
San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner – The Altos
Dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
APRIL 12
The Cliffs Resort’s Jazz Brunch
Featuring the Pat Cormick Group, 11am-3pm
Shell Beach, 805-772-5056, www.cliffsresort.com
APRIL 25
Edna Valley Wine Tasting
Sampling and complimentary wine tasting
10am-5pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo
www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
« APRIL 25
First Annual Wine 4 Paws
Wineries throughout SLO County donate a portion
their proceeds to benefit Woods Humane Society.
805-238-5271 , San Luis Obispo County
For a list of wineries visit www.wine4paws.com.
« APRIL 30-MAY 3
Roll Out The Barrels
Thurs: Barrels In the Plaza
Fri: Winemaker Dinner at local wineries
Sat & Sun: Passport Weekend–annual two day
passport portion featuring 20 wineries offering wine
tasting, food pairings, reserve barrel tastings, special
discounts & more. www.slowine.com
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« MAY 16
Claiborne & Churchill's Annual
Club Member Dinner
6pm, 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo
www.claibornechurchill.com
ATASCADERO
APRIL 18
Annual Flea Market
Antiques and collectibles in the Sunken Gardens
9am, 805-461-5000, Atascadero
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Frist Friday at Morovino
Delicious food and wine pairings
4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
« APRIL 9
Girls’ Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
Great wine, nibbles, shopping and
pampering with all of your girlfriends.
6:30-8:30pm, $20/$15 wine club, Avila
805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
« APRIL 30-MAY 3
Roll Out the Barrels with
Ortman & Salisbury Vineyards
The Ortman & Salisbury join together at the
Schoolhouse in Avila Valley to celebrate the
SLO festival with events all weekend.
www.salisburyvineyards.com, 805-595-9463
« MAY 3
Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse Rock
Featuring SLO Mambo, 12:30-3:30pm, Avila Valley
805-595-9463(WINE), www.salisburyvineyards.com
« MAY 14
Girls’ Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
Great wine, nibbles, shopping and
pampering with your all of your girlfriends.
6:30-8:30pm, $20/$15 wine club, Avila
805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
Arroyo Grande, www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Learn How to Make Ice Cream
30 minute skit about ice cream where you help
create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING
Clark Center for Performing Arts
805-489-9444, www.clarkcenter.org
• April 3: The Glenn Miller Orchestra
• April 8: Branch Elementary Talent Show
• April 19: Gilligan's Island: The Musical
• April 25: Quetzal
« ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Down at Wood Winery
Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm
Arroyo Grande, www.wildwoodwine.com
805-489-9663, sheri@wildwoodwine.com
« ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3
Artwork at Talley Vineyards
Featuring Robert Reynolds, 10:30am-4:30pm
805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande
www.talleyvineyards.com
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 15
"Painting With Light -
New Visions of the Central Coast"
Featuring Paul J. McCloskey
805-474-4771, www.gatherwinebar.com
Gather Wine Bar, Arroyo Grande
APRIL 3-5
Central Coast Orchid Show
Displays, demonstrations, prizes & more
805-929-5749, Arroyo Grande, www.fcos.org
« APRIL 11
Music at the Slo Down Pub
The Pat Cormick Group, 7pm, Arroyo Grande
805-473-0170, www.slodownpub.com
APRIL 26
Model Railroad Public Day
Open air 25 minute rides, 10am-4pm, Arroyo Grande
805-481-7353, www.bittercreekwesternrr.org
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit ONGOING THURSDAYS
1-4:30pm, Santa Maria
www.smvrhm.org/museum, 805-714-4927
« ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
Great way to end your week or start your
weekend! 4:30pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria
www.costadeorowinery.com
« APRIL 7
“Ultimately Fine Blues & Wine” Dinner
at Chef Rick's
Featuring Costa de Oro wine, a multi-course dinner,
& rockin' blues of The Expensive Winos
7pm, 805-937-9512, www.cdowinery.com
APRIL 12
Easter Egg Hunt at River Bench
Candy for kids & wine related prizes for adults
11am, 805-937-8340, Santa Maria
www.riverbench.com
APRIL 24-26
Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
Rides, music, food & wine tasting
800-549-0036, Santa Maria
www.santamaria.com
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Maria@WineCountryThisWeek.com
For best results, submit information
at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
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SANTA MARGARITA
« APRIL 18
Earth Day Food & Wine Festival
200 purveyors of earth friendly cuisine,
sustainably produced wines, innovative products
& more at historic Santa Margarita Ranch
805-369-2288, www.earthdayfoodandwine.com
APRIL 18
Music at the Porch
The Pat Cormick Group, 7:30pm
805-438-3376, Santa Margarita
APRIL 25
7th Annual Cal Poly Wine Festival
Featuring wineries from all over the state
805-440-9080, 12-4pm, Santa Margarita
www.calpolywinefestival.com
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion
7pm, 805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
5-6pm, $15, 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15
805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings, 10am-2pm, $3
805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
« ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars
“Moonlighting” featuring Jill Targer, 11am-5pm
805-688-2459, www.carinacellars.com
« APRIL 4
Artist Reception at Carina Cellars
Featuring painter Jill Targer
5:30-7pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos
www.carinacellars.com
« APRIL 11
Santa Barbara County Wine Futures
Over 200 Santa Barbara County wines available to
preview, taste and purchase, 12-3pm, Wine Cask
805-966-9463, Los Olivos, www.winecask.com
« APRIL 19
Grand Opening Celebration at Stolpman
Featuring light appetizers, music & wine
12-4pm, 805-688-0400, Los Olivos
www.stolpmanvineyards.com

SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association BBQ and darts
7pm, 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Dancing at Maverick Saloon
6:45pm: Dance lessons, 8:30-11:30pm: Live
country western or rock & roll. 805-686-4785
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
and Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early
20th century ranch days. 12-4pm
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
SECOND THURSDAY
Wine Impressions at Artiste
Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting,
sensory evaluation & discussion by region.
7-9pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food, 6:30pm, $2
805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
ONGOING
Glider Rides at the Airport
805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com
• April 9: Neil Sedaka
• April 16: Los Temerarios
• April 23: Sawyer Brown
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olive Oil Tasting at Foley
10:30am-4pm, 805-737-6222, Lompoc
www.foleywines.com
« APRIL 17-18
Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival
Wine lovers meet vintners, taste wines and
enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor
environment. Saturday individual wineries
feature dinners, tours, sales, music & more.
1-4pm, 805-688-0881, River Park, Lompoc
www.sbcountywines.com
APRIL 18
Chuck Wagon Brunch at Foley Estates
Fill up on ranch favorites, 10:30am, Lompoc
805-737-6222, www.foleywines.com
APRIL 18-19
Wine Country Art Show at Foley Estates
Art for wine lovers, 805-737-6222, 10am-5pm
www.foleywines.com
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SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Solvang Farmers Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. 2:30-6pm
805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-4515, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Ongoing exhibits of art & photography
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOING THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Learn Scandinavian Folk Dancing
7-10pm, 805-688-6144, Solvang
www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
All makes and models
805-6869522, Solvang, www.motosolvang.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Discussions & Coffee Tastings
Get insider info on up & coming books, music and
movies with coffee tasting too. Santa Barbara
805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wine
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings
at East Beach Wine
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections
each week. 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com
Santa Barbara
• April 17-19: Cirque Éloize
• April 20: Australian Chamber Orchestra
• April 22: Mind & Supermind
• April 27: Maestro Heiichiro Ohyama, Conductor
• April 28: The Capitol Steps
ONGOING
Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks
at Cachuma Lake
Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent
wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org
ONGOING
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask
Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines
6:30pm, 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Lectures & Readings at the
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, Cachuma Lake Nature Center
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems
& caring for the environment. 1-2pm
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of
materials to make works of art! 10am-2pm, $6
805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm
Various venues in downtown Santa Barbara
805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through Juner 21:
Building the Contemporary Collection
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
• Exploring the Spring Sky
• Cosmic Safari
• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
ONGOING
The Granada, Santa Barbara
www.granadasb.org
• Onging through Apr 5: Mamma Mia
ONGOING THURSDAYS
An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
Downtown galleries keep their doors open late
allowing the public to enjoy local art
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
University of California Santa Barbara
Various speakers, 805-893-7221. Check
www.artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu for details.
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31
Gray Whale Watching
Take a whale watching cruise to the Channel
Islands. 805-962-2826, Santa Barbara
JUNE 19-21
21st Annual Live Oak Music Festival
3 days of music & camping
805-781-3030, $35, Santa Barbara
www.liveoakfest.org
VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING
Museum of Ventura County
Photographs, publications, documents and
exhibits depicting Ventura County's history
10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, Ventura
www.venturamuseum.org
ONGOING
Tidepool Talk
Show and tell about fascinating animals and
plants at the exhibit. National Park Visitor Center
Ventura Harbor, 805-658-5730, www.nps.gov
ONGOING
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Art, ship models, and maritime exhibits
11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
« APRIL 19
1st Annual Wine & Art Trail
1-4pm, 805-331-3739, Oxnard
Taste fine local wines and appetizers while
enjoying the unique artists’ exhibits.
Oxnard Heritage Square, Oxnard
www.oxnardrotary.org
APRIL 30-MAY 3
Ojai Storytelling Festival
Theatre of the spoken word
805-646-8907, Libby Bowl, Ojai
www.ojaistoryfest.org
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PASO ROBLES AREA Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
« Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily « Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo
« Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 12-5 « Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
« Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily 1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X « Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By 849 13th St; 805 727-4720 11-6 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X
Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Hearthstone – Paso Robles Opening
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-227-6800 11-5 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-2544 May 1 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X
D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
« Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. & 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X
Derby Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo « Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles « J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily
BIANCHI WINERY 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
3380 Branch Rd, Paso Robles
805-226-9922 Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Daily 10-5 for tasting and tours 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5:30 X X
A great sesory experience just off of Hwy 46.
Taste favorites like Chardonnay and Petite Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
Sirah or lesser-known Italian Refosco, Barbera. Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 « Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Black Hand – San Miguel By 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X

Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X

Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 « Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
« Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
CARINA CELLARS 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
3525 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles
805-309-2046 « Eos Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Fri-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt tours/tastings 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Dedicated to producing high-quality
Rhône wines in small, hand-crafted lots. Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily « Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Check out the Los Olivos tasting room. 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
« Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
STOLPMAN WINERY
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 2434 Alamo Pindado Ave, Los Olivos
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt 805-688-1524
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 Daily 11-5 for tastings
With vineyards near the ocean...the climate,
Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By southern exposure and limestone soils produce
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt outstanding Syrah, Sangiovese & Rousanne

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Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 « Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
« Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Daily « Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X « San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su York Mountain – Templeton Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X « Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 « Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
« Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By SAN LUIS OBISPO
« Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-7 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Su 11-4 X X Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
« Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt « Bishop’s Peak – Arroyo Grande Daily
« Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
« Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X « Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Chamisal/Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
Pomar Junction – Templeton Fr-Su Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su « Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
« Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8 « Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X
« Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X 550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X

RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su « Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily « Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X

RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

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« Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily « Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
« Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X
Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
« Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X
Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
« Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X
LOS OLIVOS Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
« Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X « Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
« Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X « Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily « Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 11-5 X X L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X 805-736-9957 Appt X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X

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Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-7 X X 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
805-686-0850 Appt 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X S A N TA BA R BA R A
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa S A N TA YN E Z
Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
« Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
SOLVANG 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X

Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X THIS WEEK’S WINE COUNTRY CRITTER
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X Breed: Llama
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Favorite Past times: Protecting the sheep.
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
Can Be Found … In the field…protecting
Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
the sheep…waiting to spit on trespassers

D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5 Quote: “Cute, aren’t I?”

1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
Favorite Things: Apples
DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X If you see me … Cover your face..I spit.
But I also like to be petted!
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang By
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 1437 Wild Horse Winery Ct.
Templeton, CA 93465
Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily FLOYD
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X Open 7 days a week. 11am-5pm

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