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FEBRUARY 19, 2009 • ISSUE 25 – VOLUME 2
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Halter Ranch Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Wine Country Premier Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wine Country Premier Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Halter Ranch Winery
SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
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SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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CANTARA CELLARS
A Winery Born of Dreams
by Mark Storer
M
ike and Chris Brown have become
true winemakers, though it wasn’t
their first calling. The couple lives
and works in Ventura County and raised a
family here. It wasn’t until well into their
careers that they took a trip to Oregon that
included a little wine tasting. “We were
tasting the great Pinot Noirs of the Northwest
when we sort of looked at each other and
said, ‘we can do this,’” Mike says. Sometimes
the most powerful decisions are the simplest
ones born of a common dream and that is
how Cantara Cellars was born.
Their first winemaking was done at home
with the Chardonnay grapes that came
straight from Mike’s parents ranch in Lodi.
That was the beginning of Cantara Cellars
which now has a winery and tasting room in
Camarillo, right off of the 101.
“We considered moving to Lodi,” says
Mike, but their lives and young family were
here in Ventura County. “We didn’t need to
move to make it work,” Mike says. They had
all the resources they needed right here in
their hometown, sourcing fruit from one of
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the great California appellations and bringing
it to Ventura County and Cantara Cellars’
facility.
Having been trained in the world of
manufacturing, the Browns are hands-on
winemakers and have finely tuned the cross
between the art and the science of wine-
making. Mike has taken courses at UC Davis
and continues to do so and together, the
couple spends nearly all of their free time at
the winery seeing their high quality fruit
through every phase from crush to bottling.
“I never worry about the quality of the
fruit,” says Mike about the Lodi grapes he
picks. “We work with some really great vine-
yards and they pick when we want them to.
I get updates every other day during harvest
and we typically pick according to sugar
content. We’re really happy with the relation-
ships we have in Lodi,” he says. Mike also
points out that Lodi “put together the first
book” on sustainable vineyard practices and
that the growers with whom they work with
are simply the best. “I don’t lay awake at
night worrying about the grapes,” says Mike.
Even so, the Browns will take between
four and five trips to Lodi during harvest
season alone so that he can control every step
of harvest and the winemaking process. That
dedication pays off and Cantara Cellars now
produces some 1500 cases of wine a year.
“We’ve developed an extended family in
our wine club and we now have over 250
members,” says Chris. And Cantara’s wine
club members get all kinds of perks. They’re
invited to blending parties, where Mike
walks them through tasting and blending of
wines, giving everyone a chance to write
down their impressions and making those a
part of the decision making process.
Members are also invited to “pick-up parties”
several times each year where they come to
pick up their order and, at least once during
the summer, enjoy a fully catered meal paired
with the year’s releases. Membership has its
benefits, indeed.
Cantara’s blending parties have resulted in
some truly amazing wines. Mike takes partic-
ular pride in finding just the right compo-
nents to make the flavors truly unique. One
of his latest blends, which I was fortunate
enough to taste, was Cabernet, Syrah and
Barbera. All three were perfect matches and
Mike obviously spent a good deal of time
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figuring out how each compli-

mented the other.
“You follow the fundamentals
in winemaking and generally
speaking, you’ll do fine,” says
Mike. “But there are a lot of
things, a lot of components to it
as well. We get great complexity
for example,” Mike continues,
“from the yeasts we choose. I can
create different tastes and get
different results not just from the
fruit, but from the yeasts we use
as well.”
The Browns are also focused
on aging their wines properly
and the ’07s are just about ready
for release. In March of this year
(’09), Cantara will bottle in the
beginning of the month and
many wines will be released at
the end of the month, including
Cantara’s popular Petie Sirah,
Barbera and a Rhone blend.
Part of the success of Cantara’s
wines is the quality fruit
according to the Browns. “Some-
times, I see my challenge as
really toning down these big and
bold flavors these wines can
exhibit,” says Mike. “They can be
overpowering if you let them.”
Science and art sometimes
collide. A married couple takes a
leap of blind faith into a dream
they had together and the result
is an ultra-premium winery. The
dream became a passion and the
passion became a reality. Cantara
Cellars is all of that and the
wines they make prove it every
day.
Mike and Chris invite you to
come tour the winery at 126
Wood Road in Camarillo Satur-
days and Sundays between 11
a.m. and 5 p.m. to taste their
award-winning wines. For more
information, call (805) 484-9600
or go to www.cantaracellars.com.

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Halter Ranch Vineyard – Green Practices & Gold Medals

While history runs deep through the Halter Ranch Vineyard prop-
erty – with its 1885 Victorian farmhouse and link to Paso Robles
history – 2009 brings a new designation for the property, new recog-
nitions for quality and a renewed commitment to producing environ-
ment- and palate-friendly wines.
Halter Ranch is one of only fourteen vineyards to receive the
Sustainability in Practice, or SIP, designation. SIP is an independent
certification recognizing sustainably farmed vineyards. In order to
qualify for vineyard certification, growers must farm in a way that
protects both the natural and human resources as outlined in a strin-
gent set of standards developed by the Central Coast Vineyard Team
in collaboration with wine growers and more than 30 state, federal,
environmental, social, agricultural and university representatives.
Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals – environ-
mental health, economic profitability and social equity. Halter
Ranch began implementing sustainable growing practices in all received gold in the San Francisco International Wine
the vineyard more than five years ago. There are many Competition. The 2004 Ancestor Estate Reserve also won the
approaches, among them the use of cover crops to maintain Chairman’s Award with a unanimous gold medal selection in
soil health and the use of beneficial insects to keep fruit damaging the Riverside International Wine Competition. At the Syrah du
pests at bay. Monde held in the northern Rhône Valley, Halter Ranch’s 2005 Estate
“I once met a third-generation wine grower who said, ‘You plant a Syrah was one of only two American wines to earn gold among 384
vineyard for the grandchildren,” explained Halter Ranch Winegrower Syrahs submitted from 23 countries.
Mitch Wyss. “We believe our viticultural practices will ensure that our The 2005 Syrah was awarded gold at the International Green Wine
vineyard remains balanced, healthy and produces high-quality wines Competition, an award Winemaker Bill Sheffer is especially proud of.
through multiple generations.” Recently named San Luis Obispo County’s Winemaker of the Year,
Beyond the vineyard, sustainability at Halter Ranch extends to the Sheffer is busy with his newest role: overseeing the design of Halter
operation and restoration of the historic ranch, and to the neighbor- Ranch’s new state of the art, environmentally friendly winery.
hood and impacts on the rural community it is a part of. “We are looking forward to moving our sustainable practices
“Most importantly we farm sustainably because we believe it is the beyond the vineyard,” said Sheffer. The new winery, slated to open in
best way to produce a high quality wine,” said Wyss. 2011, will feature a green building, solar power and a gravity flow
Indeed the wines of Halter Ranch Vineyard have received recogni- design.
tion by many of the most respected wine competitions. Three current “A gravity flow winery allows us to handle the fruit in the gentlest
releases: the 2004 Ancestor Estate Reserve, 2005 GSM (a blend of way possible, without pumping, from the de-stemmer at the top level,
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre) and the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon into the tanks, and ultimately into the barrel,” explained Sheffer. “The

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new facility will allow us to improve the quality of our wines even
more.”
In the meantime, enthusiasts can enjoy Halter Ranch Vineyard’s
lineup of award-winning, sustainably produced wines at the tasting
room while taking in the views of Paso Robles’s west side. The tasting
room is located adjacent to the historic farmhouse near the intersec-
tion Vineyard Drive and Adelaida Road. Halter Ranch Vineyard is
open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8910 Adelaida Road. For more infor-
mation or to purchase Halter Ranch wines directly, visit
www.HalterRanch.com.
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World of Pinot Noir March 6-7
The Ninth Annual World of Pinot Noir, taking place March
6-7 at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, will include two days of
in-depth seminars, tastings, and Pinot Noir-inspired meals. In
addition, more than 180 Pinot Noir producers from around the
globe participate in this annual event that historically sells out
each year and attracts attendees world-wide. The full slate of
participating wineries and speakers is posted on the website at
www.wopn.com.
“Enthusiasm for the World of Pinot Noir continues to grow
each year,” said Mike Sinor, chairman of the 2009 World of
Pinot Noir. “It’s gratifying to see such interest among producers
internationally, to be involved and to contribute their knowl-
edge and expertise to this event.”
The World of Pinot Noir kicks off Friday, March 6, with
tasting seminars held at local winery locations.
In addition to seminars, The Pinot Noir Focus Tasting on
Friday, March 6, includes 100 participating wineries pouring
their finest selections at the Cliffs Resort, followed by the signa-
ture Gala I Pinot Noir Dinner and Reception. Featured Guest
Chef Andrew Sutton and his world-class team from Napa Rose
will create a food and wine experience, hosted by participating
vintners and sommeliers. The inaugural Gala II Pinot Noir
Dinner and Reception will be at Lido, Dolphin Bay Resort &
Spa. The Gala II was created to feature local chefs. Chef Evan
Treadwell and his award-winning team from Lido will create a
food and-wine experience, hosted by participating vintners and
sommeliers.
On Saturday afternoon, March 7, the ever-popular Pinot
Noir by the Sea tasting takes place with more than 120 partici-
pating wineries pouring their finest selections at the Cliffs
Resort.
Concluding the World of Pinot Noir festivities, the Santa
Barbara-style Paulée hosted by Au Bon Climat Winery features
a line up of chefs from around the country. “I’ve had endless
amounts of fun at the Paulée events is New York, San Francisco
and most of all, in Burgundy,” explained event host, Jim Clen-
denen. “We’re trying to raise the bar to an equal level at the
Santa Barbara-style Paulée in conviviality, generosity and indul-
gence.” Anyone that appreciates the pleasures of the table will
revel in this festive closing event.
Sponsors of the Ninth Annual World of Pinot Noir include
Riedel Crystal of America, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Wine &
Spirits Magazine, Acqua Panna, S. Pellegrino, The Cheese Shop
– Carmel/Santa Barbara, Central Coast Printing, SLO Wine
Storage, and Farm Credit West (Founding Sponsor).
For more information, updates and registration, visit the
website at www.wopn.com.
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Winemaker Profile: Eberle Winery
by Charles Neave
BEN MAYO
P aso Robles is an area of great charm and
beauty, two things it has been known for,
for well over a century. In the last decade
or two the world is starting to take notice that
it also an area where some great and honest
wines are being made. Located midway
between San Francisco and Los Angeles it is
just 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean, and that
factor, combined with the topography and the
soil and the elevation makes for one interesting
place to grow grapes and make wines.
At Eberle Winery they have been doing just
that since Gary Eberle (Eberle means “small
boar” in German) founded the winery that
bears his name in 1983. Three years before that
he was a co-founder of the Paso Robles Appel-
lation. In 1994 he decided that going under-
ground was a good idea, so 16,000 square feet
of caves were built, to assure optimum temper-
ature and humidity, two things which they do
naturally.
Today his winery produces about 25,000-
30,000 cases of wine annually, much of it from
the surrounding estate vineyards. And now,
after all those years in the business of
producing wine, Eberle remains one of the top
award winners in the country.
The wines produced include a Cabernet
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Sauvignon, Barbera and the Côtes-du-Rôbles –
think about the name for a second – a blend of
Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache. Then there are
Syrah and Shiraz, Chardonnay and Viognier, a
Port and even a Muscat Canelli. And that is not
even the whole list.
Ben Mayo is now the winemaker at Eberle
Winery – he took over the reins for the 2003
vintage, and he seems not just comfortable at
the winery, but very, very happy with the
region as well.
“There is an openness that you don’t have in
a lot of places. We’re still a rural environment
and I don’t think that will change,” he said
recently. “This is what Napa Valley used to be
like forty or fifty years ago is what people tell
me.”
As to his philosophy of making wine? “For
our wines it is a consistent work in progress
where I learn more and more eachyear. I come
from an art environment and making wine it is
an organic process, just like painting. You
never really know when a painting is finished.”
Then Ben laughs and says, “I tell people it is
like juggling Jell-O.
As to his personal favorites? “I think a
couple of varietals stand out in our region. The
Cabernet Sauvignon being made here –
including our own – is exceptional. The Rhone
varietals also really suit this region, and my
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personal favorite is the Barbera. I see the
Barbera varietal as making a female – a femi-
nine – wine. By that I mean one with a delicate
structure and sensitive to production manipu-
lation. In fact it is like Pinot Noir in that way,
even though we don’t happen to make a
Pinot.”
When asked about what else he enjoys
about this alchemy of turning grapes into fine
wine, his answer is simple. “I get excited about
seeing what comes in at harvest; I get excited
when I see what comes in off the fields each
year.”
If you want to try these wines for yourself,
head to the town of Paso Robles and Eberle
Winery. The grounds are charming, looking
out over the vineyards, gourmet picnic lunches
and private tours and tastings can be arranged,
as can a look at the caves (tours daily). And
along with it all comes the hospitality for
which Paso Robles is justly known.
The Eberle Winery tasting room is located
3810 East Highway 46 in Paso Robles
It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
(During the summer, the hours are extended
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) For more information
on visiting the winery, or the special events
they offer, give them a call at (805) 238-9607.
Or if you would like, go on their website at
www.eberlewinery.com.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
MAMA’S MEATBALL
One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the food a refreshing pear and
at a local restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurant gorgonzola), some
business. Ask a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they wonderful antipasto
think of Mama’s meatballs in San Luis Obispo and their lips choices, both hot
begin to quiver, their eyes roll towards the heavens, they sigh; and cold paninis
that is how good Mama’s Meatball is. (including, of course,
Set in a small courtyard off of one of the town’s main streets, one made with meat-
in a place called the Old Creamery, Mama’s Meatball is actually balls), more pasta
divided in two. On the right is the take-out where people line dishes than there is
up to get their orders of meatballs and more. To the left, space here to share (though the Ravioli di Pollo all Vodka –
fronted by a huge-trunked tree and a water fountain, is the homemade ravioli filled with chicken and served in a vodka
intimate restaurant with it’s mural of the Mediterranean across sauce – cannot go unmentioned).
the back. There is also a heady selection of meat and fish dishes as
Meatballs aside, the restaurant, well as any number of traditional and specialty pizzas (now
under owner and chef Nicola Alle- available in two sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts.
gretta, offers a wide range of Mama’s Meatball is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every
authentic Italian dishes, many of day except Sunday. They are located in the Old Creamery plaza
them now available in smaller sizes at 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. They are also known
as well, a bow to the economy and for their very popular catering services, which work with
his customer’s wishes. Among them groups (including weddings) of every type and size. Their tele-
are half a dozen soups, a long list of phone number is (805) 544-0861 and they are on the Internet
salads (including grilled salmon and at www.MamasMeatball.com. Watch for their new location
opening the first week in April at 325 Pier Avenue, in Oceano;
(805) 473-2383.
C AYUCOS
HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP SAN LUIS OBISPO
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
MAMA'S MEATBALL
wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats and vege-
tarian/vegan items. Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
seasonal menus by using only the finest and
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
CAMBRIA 805-544-0861

ROBIN'S RESTAURANT NOVO RESTAURANT

Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years. flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
We also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events. mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials & bles and savory meats. Explore.
monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007 805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com

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Reservations Now Available for Paso Robles
Rhone Rangers Experience, February 15
Reservations are now available to join the
30+ members of the Rhone Rangers’ Paso
Robles Chapter for a day in Paso Robles Wine
Country, Sunday, February 15 at Robert Hall
Winery. Join some of America’s leading
producers of Rhone varietals as they explore
what makes Paso Robles so ideal for this
extended grape family.
“This is an opportunity for enthusiasts to
interact directly with the winemakers to learn
more about Rhone wines,” said Jason Haas of
Tablas Creek Winery. “We will be discussing
the various Rhone varietals being produced
in Paso Robles, what makes this area ideally
suited to these wines, and where we, as wine-
makers, are going next.”
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The fun and information-rich day will
include a “Rhone Essentials” Seminar, Vint-
ners’ Lunch and Walk-around Tasting of
more than 150 Rhone wines produced in
Paso Robles.
The “Rhone Essentials” Seminar offers the
opportunity to taste examples of the most
important single-varietal Rhone wines,
including Viognier, Roussanne, Syrah,
Grenache and Mourvedre, as well as an
exploration of Rhone blends. At each stage,
participants will hear from the winemakers
and principals who have chosen the Rhone
Ranger route and helped give Paso Robles its
new identity as the “Rhone Zone.” The
seminar panel will be moderated, recorded
and podcasted by Host Brian Clark of Grape
Radio (www.graperadio.com).
Directly following, seminar participants
can join the Rhone Rangers principals and
winemakers at an informal Vintners’ Lunch
prepared by Executive Chef Jeffrey Scott.
Producers will freely pass their Rhone wines lunch will be limited to the first 100 RSVPs.
around the tables, offering an extended The Walk-around Tasting can accommodate
opportunity to interact and explore the range up to 250 attendees. You can reserve space or
of Rhones produced in Paso Robles. ask questions by email (pasorobles@
At the Walk-around Tasting, guests can
rhonerangers.org) or by calling Robert Hall
taste Rhone wines from more than 30 Paso
Winery at (805) 239-1616 x24.
Robles Rhone Ranger wineries, including
Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just
top single Rhone varietals and the best in
Rhone blends. For a complete list of parti- $75, and participants receive free entry into
cipating wineries, visit the website at the Walk-around Tasting. Enthusiasts who
www.rhonerangers.org/about/pasorobles.php. wish to attend just the Walk-around Tasting
The day’s events will take place at Robert can do so for $25. Organizers expect both
Hall Winery, just east of Paso Robles on events to sell out, so early reservations are
Highway 46. Participation in the seminar and strongly encouraged.
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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 experi-
ence right in the heart of Santa Barbara
County’s Wine Country. That mission has
been accomplished and with the recent addi-
tion 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 furnish-
ings and they’re all unique.” That might be a
bit of an understatement. Consider the heated
tile floors for the steam showers, the fire-
places and balcony or patio in each room or
the Whirlpool tubs with separate showers.
The Santa Ynez Inn is all about luxuriating in
PA S O R O B L E S
SANTA YNEZ
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, beau-
tiful 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 activi-
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ties 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
and nanny agency
serving the Central Coast.
Exceptional childcare services
delivered to your home,
hotel or resort destination.
(805) 541-9300
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Preferred Tasting Room:
WILD HORSE WINERY
by Mark Storer
W
ith success like Wild Horse Winery
has had, one might be surprised to
learn that the only estate wines they
produce are from little known varietals like
Blaufrankisch and Verdelho. These grapes are
not the powerhouse Syrah or Pinot Noir so
well known on the Central Coast. But, that’s
not entirely surprising since Wild Horse has
always been a winery that likes its maverick
status.
Having just finished celebrating 25 years
of winemaking, Wild Horse enters its 26th
year with a few new names, the same serious
Central Coast quality and increased produc-
tion.
“We’re at 220,000 cases a year currently,”
says tasting room manager Leslie Churchill,
who came to Wild Horse six months ago from
the Napa Valley. “We’ve just released our new
Syrah and we have four different Pinot Noirs
in the market currently.”
Owned by Constellation Brands, Wild
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Horse has retained its focus on local growing,
including an active “Employee’s Garden”
featuring many varieties of heirloom toma-
toes, fig trees, herb garden and other such
delights. “We source our grapes entirely from
the Central Coast,” says Churchill who trans-
ferred to Wild Horse from the Franciscan
Winery also owned by Constellation. “We
want to maintain that focus and so our wines
come from the Santa Maria Valley as well as
places like Bien Nacido vineyard and even the
Lime Kiln region in San Benito County.”
Wild Horse’s tasting room pays homage to
its namesake keeping a southwestern theme
with a rugged look, a wooden bar and, of
course, a friendly staff of wine pourers to help
customers. “It’s still a pretty small room
considering the size of the winery,” says
Churchill. “But we can get to everyone that
way. It’s cozy,” she says.
Churchill isn’t the only new face at Wild
Horse. Just last summer, Clay Brock, formerly
of Zaca Mesa among many others, including
Edna Valley, came to Wild Horse to become
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Director of Winemaking. It was veteran
Central Coast winemaker Ken Volk who
started Wild Horse in the ’80s and grew it to
nearly the size it is today. Brock’s vision seems
to differ little, too. A passion for great wines
sourced from the finest vineyards on the
Central Coast drives Wild Horse’s vintage
releases.
In addition, winemaker Chrissy Whitman
has joined the herd at Wild Horse along with
Brock to keep the horses running, as it were.
Wild Horse’s own words do more than
create an image, actually. They tell the story of
this fabled Central Coast winery that
continues to be at the forefront of quality
wines made with serious attention to detail.
What are those words? “Unbridled Passion.”
Wild Horse Winery is open daily from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Exit Vineyard Road off of
Highway 101 in Templeton, go east and turn
right on Templeton Road. For more informa-
tion, call (805) 434-2541 ext. 10 or visit the
website at www.wildhorsewinery.com.
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Central Coast
Folk Festival
The Boutique Hotel Collection’s
first annual Central Coast Folk
Festival, celebrating the American
heritage of music and food, will
strum into the San Luis Obispo
area January 15-18. The festival
will take place at the collection’s
five San Luis Obispo County prop-
erties.
Participating Boutique Hotel
Collection properties include the
Sea Venture Resort and The Cliffs
Resort in Pismo Beach, Sycamore
Mineral Springs Resort and the
Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo,
and the Inn at Morro Bay in Morro
Bay.
Dishing up live acoustic guitar
music including traditional folk,
bluesy-sounds, bluegrass and even
gospel, the festival will feature
well-known musicians from
throughout the region performing
in intimate settings. A variety of
events will take the stage
throughout the five days,
including concerts, folk story-
telling, a western country swing
and line dancing event and even a
sing-along.
Each of the Boutique Hotel
Collection properties will also
showcase live folk music at their
respective restaurants during the
dinner hour, along with a prix-fixe
menu representing each chef’s
interpretation of “California
Heritage Cuisine.”
For more information about the
festival, contact Casey Moss at The
Cliffs Resort; (805) 773-5000,
or email casey@cliffsresort.com.
Information is also available
at www.CCFolk.com. Sponsors
include New Times and KVEC Talk
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
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
HH ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Jennifer Hubbard
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 THROUGH JANUARY 30
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards
Featuring Julie Dunn
12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 12-7 Sat-Sun, 805-237-9009
www.ortmanvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
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
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles
www.ewarbirds.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
Featured beer every Friday night
6pm, $10, 805-434-1554, Templeton
15degreesCwines.com
JANUARY 9
Chumeia Vineyards Souper Wine Friday
Soup and wine pairings
12-5pm, 805-226-0102, Paso Robles
HH JANUARY 16-19
Celebrate Esprit du Vin, the “Spirit of Wine”
Wineries of Highway 46 East
This exciting weekend consists of special events at
each participating winery Friday-Monday, a grand
event in the Eberle wine caves with all ten
wineries. 800-838-3006, 805-238-9607
Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com
JANUARY 16-18
Meridian Esprit du Vin Weekend
Barrel samples of limited releases, Paso Robles
805-226-7133, www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
HH JANUARY 17
Indoor Concert at
Castoro Cellars – Alex de Grassis
7:30pm, $20, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
JANUARY 17
Cinema e Vino Paradiso at
Meridian Vineyards
Private wine tasting, Tuscan style dinner & the
classic film CHICAGO
7:30pm, $65/pp, 805-226-7133
www.meridianvineyards.com
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HH JANUARY 17
"Fast Eddie" Erickson with The
George Young Quartet at D’Anbino Cellars
A one-of-a-kind jazz banjo player and comedian
appears with one of the greatest sax players of all
time and his quartet. www.danbino.com
7:30pm, 805-227-6800, D'Anbino Cellars
JANUARY 17
Grand Opening Soiree at
Harmony Cellars Winery
5:30-7:30pm, $10pp, 805-927-1625, Paso Robles
www.HarmonyCellars.com
JANUARY 17
Technical Tasting Workshop at
Summerwood Winery
Clearly identify acidity, tannins and more
11am-2pm, $55, 805-227-1365, Paso Robles
www.summerwoodwinery.com
JANUARY 17-19
Barrel Weekend at Maloy O'Neill Vineyards
New releases & barrel tastings
10am-5pm, 805-238-7320, Paso Robles
www.maloyoneill.com
JANUARY 23
Meridian Vineyards, Girls Night Out
Private shopping, discounts & wine tasting
805-226-7133, $25, Paso Robles
JANUARY 24
Wine & Art After Dark
Glass art and coastal photography
5:30pm, 805-927-1625, Paso Robles
www.HarmonyCellars.com
HH FEBRUARY 13-16
Far Out Wineries Passport Weekend
Complimentary wine tasting at each winery,
special barrel tasting, winery tours, new releases,
food pairings and much more.
805-238-0138, Paso Robles
www.faroutwineries.com
FEBRUARY 14
Inga Swearingen with the Darrell Voss Trio
7:30pm, 805-227-6800, D'Anbino Cellars
www.danbino.com
HH FEBRUARY 14
Eberle Winery Black Tie
Valentine’s in the Caves
Featuring Chef Charles Paladin-Wayne. Bring your
sweetheart for a romantic dinner in the caves!
805-238-9607, $150/$120/Cellar Club
sheri@eberlewinery.com, www.EberleWinery.com
FEBRUARY 14
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
at Falcon Nest Winery
7pm, Paso Robles,
For details, visit www.falconnestwinery.com
Limited seating. RSVP required 805-226-0227
falconnestwinery@aol.com.
HH FEBRUARY 15
Paso Robles Rhone Ranger Experience
at Robert Hall Winery
Educational Rhone wine seminar, luncheon and
walk-around tasting.
11am-3:30pm, $75, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
CAMBRIA
JANUARY 23-25
Annual Art & Wine Festival
Three days of shopping, wine tasting, food pairing
and local artists demonstrating their work.
805-927-3624, Cambria
www.seecambria.com/artwine
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CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
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
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
Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike to ONGOING
Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail,
Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon. 805-772-2694
www.ccnha.org, 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 SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
JANUARY 19-21
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
Major winter birding festival, famous throughout
the U.S. 805-772-4467, Morro Bay
www.morro-bay.ca.us
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, 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
Enjoy Hearst Castle in all its glory.
800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo
Visits www.hearstcastle.org for details.
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• Jan 9: Faculty Piano Recital
• Jan 15: National Acrobats of China
• Jan 19-20: Annie
• Jan 23: San Francisco Symphony
• Jan 24: Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble
• Jan 25: The Best of Doo Wop
• Jan 30-31: Impact, Orchesis Dance Company
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
Email your upcoming event information to
Maria@WineCountryThisWeek.com
For best results, submit information
at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music most
Sundays, too! Call for schedules.
805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo
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
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, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo
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
Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
JANUARY 2-31
San Luis Obispo Restaurant Month
About 40 participating restaurants pair your meal
with award-winning local wines
Visit www.sanluisobispocounty.com for details.
JANUARY 20
Central Coast Inaugural Ball
Dancing, food, beverages & more!
5:30pm, $10, 805-541-3236, San Luis Obispo
Visit www.slograssrootsdemocracy.org for details
JANUARY 28
Per Bacco Equestrian Center Benefit
Delicious appetizers and Per Bacco wines along
with classical guitarist Jeff Bright
6pm, $25, 805-787-0485, San Luis Obispo
JANUARY 30-31
Festival Mozaic Winter Mezzo Series
6pm, $80, $22, 805-781-3009, San luis Obispo
United Methodist Church
FEBRUARY 7
"Night at the Mission"
Chamber Ensemble Concert
8pm, 805-756-2787, Mission San Luis Obispo
www.music.calpoly.edu/calendar

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
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, Arroyo Grande
www.clarkcenter.org
• Jan 17: Rhonda Vincent
• Jan 22: The Peking Acrobats
HH ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Down at Wood Winery
Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm
805-489-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com
sheri@wildwoodwine.com, Arroyo Grande
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 SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Santa Maria Valley Railway
Historical Museum
1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum
HH 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
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 13
The Essential Worker - A Photography Exhibit
8am-5pm, 805-965-9040
The Betteravia Gallery, Santa Maria
JANUARY 21
Western Wine Showdown Dinner
Showdown of Rhone vs. Burgundian varietals
with winemakers from Zaca Mesa Winery and
Riverbench Vineyards. 6-9pm
Far Western Tavern, Guadalupe
805-937-8340, $100, $90 club members
JANUARY 24-25
Food and Wine Pairing at
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
Live music will be performed by Michelle Lewis.
12-4pm, $15, 805-937-8463, Santa Maria
www.cottonwoodcanyon.com
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Evening with the Winemaker
5-6pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafé.com
• January 7: Cottonwood Canyon Winery
• January 21: Whitcraft Winery
• February 4: Zaca Mesa Winery
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
Visit www.losolivoscafe.com for details.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings
10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600
www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
BBQ and darts, 7pm, 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, Santa Ynez
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
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com
• Jan 8: Jose Feliciano
• Jan 15: Howie Mandel
• Jan 22: America
• Feb 5: Charo
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, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
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.solvangca.com
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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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, 805-686-505, 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
JANUARY 9
Solvang Annual Christmas Tree Burn
Supervised bon fire, 6pm, Solvang
805-686-8184, www.syvva.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 FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections
each week. 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com
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
Santa Barbara
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, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems &
caring for the environment.
1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
www.cachuma.com
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, 805-962-2098, various venues in
downtown Santa Barbara
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through Feb 28: Picasso on Paper
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 THURSDAYS
An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
Downtown galleries keep their doors open late
allowing the public to enjoy local art
5pm-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
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
805-658-5730, Ventura Harbor
Check website for details www.nps.gov
ONGOING
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Art, ship models, and maritime exhibits
11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY 27
Cheese and Jazz Nights at
The SideCar Restaurant
Featuring various local artists and bands
6pm, 805-653-7433, Ventura
ONGING THROUGH MARCH 30
Santa Barbara Fisherman's Market
Buy fresh fish, crab or lobster right off
the decks of the fishing boats!
7:30am-11:30am, 805-965-8112
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Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Offers New Event Components
Tickets are on Sale for the 17th Annual Festival, March 20-22
Paso Robles Wine
Country seems to be in the
news quite a bit these days.
With mentions in national
publications like Bon
Appetit, Everyday with
Rachel Ray, Outside’s Go
Magazine and the New York
Times, it’s no wonder that Paso Robles Wine Country is on the tip
of everyone’s collective conversational palate. Although its only
now being discovered by many, Paso Robles’s Wine Country
history dates back to the early 1900s when Zinfandel was estab-
lishing its place as California’s heritage variety.
In 1992 the Paso Robles wine region began a small celebration
in recognition of Zinfandel. These wines from Paso Robles were
quickly becoming popular as the area was perceived as a prime
growing region. Fast forward seventeen years into 2009 and the
area is set to celebrate the 17th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel
Festival and Wine Country Auction. Over the years this event has
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grown and morphed in
many ways to become the
gem that it is today
providing visitors a fantastic
way to discover Paso Robles
Wine Country and raising
funds to benefit the vineyard
worker community.
Zin Fest, as it’s affectionately called, will take place on March
20-22. The event weekend begins with a new component on
Friday afternoon called – RESERVE. This enticing pre-party takes
place from 4 to 6 p.m. and is an exploration into the exceptional
qualities of Zinfandel by providing event goers a taste of Reserve
and Barrel Sample Zinfandel and Zinfandel blend wines.
Saturday, March 21, the festivities continue with the Wine
Country Auction followed by the marquee Zinfandel Festival
Grand Tasting. The Wine Country Auction is an opportunity for
festival goers to bid on unique auction lots that are not available
through regular retail channels. The area’s growers, winemakers
and hospitality businesses come together to create packages that
are unique to the Wine Country Auction. Proceeds raised at the
Wine Country Auction are gifted back to the community in
support of causes benefiting health, education and community
services for the vineyard worker population. The Wine Country
Auction begins at 4:30 p.m. and concludes just in time for the
main event – The Grand Tasting – at 7 p.m.
The Zinfandel Festival Grand Tasting brings together more than
40 Paso Robles producers in a walk-around tasting event where
attendees sample more than 100 Zinfandel and Zinfandel blend
wines. This popular element of the festival suggests having some
new surprises for 2009 along with the guarantee of great wines and
bites of the area’s exceptional cuisine. The three elements of the
Zinfandel Festival weekend take place at the Paso Robles event
center, but the festivities do not end there. Look for more than 130
wineries to hold their own individual events throughout the
weekend, including Sunday when they open their doors for many
all day celebrations.
You can find out more
information on Paso Robles
Wine Country and the
17th Annual Paso Robles
Zinfandel Festival and
Wine Country Auction by
visiting www.pasowine.com
or calling 1-800-549-WINE
(9463).
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Visit some of the newest and most exciting

wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!

Sculpterra Winery
With its spectacular sculpture gardens featuring larger-than-life
bronze and granite works that include a prancing horse and a
prowling feline, the Sculpterra Winery Tasting Room quickly grabbed
attention in the Paso Robles wine region.
“We wanted to bring something new to the area by combining
outdoor art and the vineyard,” said Paul Frankel, the assistant wine-
maker and son of owner Dr. Warren Frankel.
Although the winery is only a year old, the Frankel family has
owned the gorgeous 90-acre ranch in the Linne Valley east of Paso
Robles for nearly 30 years. A pistachio orchard was planted before the
vineyards, and bowls of the estate-grown nuts are on the tasting
room’s attractive stained concrete bar.
The warmly-decorated tasting room, featuring a number of minia-
ture sculptures that are each for sale, was once a welding shop itself.
African mahogany double doors provide access to the barrel room,
while there is plenty of wood and stone throughout the room. Large
windows provide glimpses of an outdoor picnic area, which includes
a 10-ton granite sculpture of a stalking cat.
Fine Wine…
While the sculpture gardens are worthy of a visit by themselves,
Friendl y P eo ple Sculpterra’s wines are also turning heads.
Open Daily 11-5 Cabernet Sauvignon is its flagship varietal, said the younger
4295 Union Road Frankel, with both the 2005 and 2006 vintages capturing gold
805-237-8884 medals. Besides the Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate vineyards include
www.riosecowine.com plantings of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite
Sirah and Viognier.
Winemaker Shannon O’Neill has also crafted a pair of award-
winning red blends, “Statuesque” and “Maquette,” a French word
which translated means “little statue.”
The Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is at 5125 Linne
Road just east of Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Thursday
through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter.
More information is available by calling 1-888-302-8881, or visit
the winery’s website at www.sculpterra.com.

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San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month Set for January

Satisfy your hunger for a deli- line’s Restaurant & Catering and Beach – Lido Restaurant at the
cious meal at an appetizing price Robin’s Restaurant; Cayucos – HIGHLIGHTED PARTICIPANTS: Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa and
during Restaurant Month in San Cass House Historic Inn & • Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria Marisol at The Cliffs and Spyglass
Luis Obispo County through Restaurant and Hoppe’s Garden • Hoppe’s Garden Bistro Inn Restaurant; and Templeton –
January 31, 2009. Bistro & Wine Shop; Morro Bay & Wine Shop, Cayucos McPhee’s Grill.
Nearly 40 restaurants are – Ciao Bella Trattoria, The Restaurant information and
preparing special menus for San Orchid Restaurant at the Inn at
• Mama’s Meatball, sample menus are available at
Luis Obispo County’s second Morro Bay and Windows on the San Luis Obispo www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com.
annual Restaurant Month, which Water; Paso Robles – Artisan, • Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Simply click on “Restaurant
is organized by the San Luis Bistro Laurent, Cass Winery & San Luis Obispo Month – January 2009” under
Obispo County Visitors & Café, Enoteca Restaurant & “Restaurants” in the left hand
Conference Bureau and spon- Lounge at La Bella Sera Hotel & of Pismo; San Luis Obispo – navigation bar. Reservations are
sored by Central Coast Maga- Suites, Level 4 Restaurant & Apple Farm Restaurant at the recommended and some restric-
zine, Paso Robles Wine Country Lounge, Lombardi’s Pasta Apple Farm Inn, Big Sky, Café tions apply.
Alliance and San Luis Obispo Familia, Matthew’s, Paso Robles Roma, Corner View Restaurant & To plan a culinary escape to
Vintners. For 30 days, partici- Inn Steakhouse; Pismo Beach – Bar, Mama’s Meatball, Novo San Luis Obispo County, call
pating restaurants will be Pelican Point Restaurant at the Restaurant & Lounge, Palazzo the San Luis Obispo County
featuring three-course prix fixe Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge, Giuseppe, The Park Restaurant, Visitors & Conference Bureau
menus for only $30, plus tax, per SeaVenture Restaurant at the Splash Café, Artisan Bakery and at 1-800-634-1414 or visit
person. Meals can be paired with SeaVenture Resort and Steamers Upper Crust Trattoria; Shell www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com.
award-winning wines from Paso
Robles and San Luis Obispo
Wine Country for an additional
charge.
New in 2009 will be a Restau-
rant Month Wine Passport avail-
able to diners at participating
restaurants that will highlight
special offers – complimentary
tasting, two-for-one tasting,
discounted tasting, or discounted
merchandise – at area wineries.
“This special promotion
provides both locals and visitors a
great opportunity to sample the
many excellent destination restau-
rants offering Wine Country
cuisine in San Luis Obispo
County,” said Dave Kastner,
Interim Executive Director, San
Luis Obispo County Visitors &
Conference Bureau.
San Luis Obispo County
restaurants participating in
Restaurant Month include:
Atascadero – Hoover’s 101
Family Restaurant & Brewery;
Avila Beach – Custom House,
Gardens of Avila Restaurant at
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
and McPhee’s Grill; Cambria –
Black Cat Bistro, Linn’s, Made-

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Dinner and a Move-In – Roemer Way Offers Storage Options

Great books are like great wine: they both need proper storage to for participating restaurant provided at time of referred customer’s
be enjoyed for years to come. Roemer Way Self-Storage in Santa Maria move-in).
offers safe storage options for both – and more – with a wide range of Roemer Way Self-Storage is located at 330 Roemer Way in Santa
available sizes, temperature-controlled units and an accommodating Maria, off the Broadway exit. Deliveries and 24-hour access are avail-
staff of storage professionals. able for an additional service fee; gate access available seven days a
“Storage is more than just a place to put your stuff – you need a week. Roemer Way’s storage professionals are available for consulta-
facility that is going to protect your valuables, especially from the tions 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and
elements,” explains Laurie Bickham, Manager at Roemer Way Self- Sundays.
Storage. Find out more by calling (805) 347-9111 or by visiting
Roemer Way Self-Storage offers clean, safe and accessible storage www.roemerway-selfstorage.com.
for northern Santa Barbara and southern San Luis Obispo counties.
Conveniently located a few short minutes from the 101, Roemer Way
Self-Storage offers an ideal solution for travelers, wineries and local
wine enthusiasts.
Travelers can purchase larger quantities of wine to take advantage
of case discounts, without having to worry about how to transport it.
They can return home with a sampling of favorites to hold them
between visits – then return for more when it’s time for a quick
getaway.
For wineries, Roemer Way offers a convenient, affordable alterna-
tive to onsite storage, including temperature-controlled units.
Whether the winery is expanding production, needs a place to stash
seasonal tasting room stock, or simply needs to get a few cases out of
the way between club shipments, Roemer Way’s staff can tailor a solu-
tion for your operation.
Roemer Way Self-Storage
gives local wine enthusiasts from
Santa Ynez, to Santa Maria to San
Luis Obispo an option for
protecting their collections. New
clients receive a famous Roemer
Way Self-Storage Bag as a gift
with reservation. And, for a
limited time, new clients are
eligible for a free dinner at a local
restaurant when they refer a new
move-in customer, other than
themselves, through the month
of February 2009 (gift certificate

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Highlights of the Solvang Winterfest Celebration
The “Danish Capital of America” will transform into a Euro-
pean-style Christmas village through January 9 during Solvang’s
annual Winterfest Celebration. This year’s theme is “Village of
Lights” and streets will twinkle with thousands of sparkling illumi-
nations. All events are free and the public is welcome.
More than 150 boutiques and specialty shops present everything
from clogs to Danish porcelain to handmade lace, leather, iron art,
clothing, elegant antiques and collectibles, beautiful imported
objects, vibrant arts and crafts, and colorful home furnishings. Five
unique toy stores offer playful options for stocking stuffers and kids
of all ages. The incredible variety makes Solvang a perfect destina-
tion to shop for unique holiday gifts while creating a holiday season
tradition. More than a dozen wine tasting rooms provide seasonal
cheer. Carolers emerge around street corners and musicians enhance
the authentic scene.
Winterfest emerges with the Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Friday,
December 5, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment, refresh-
ments and caroling followed by the arrival of Old Saint Nick.
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On Saturday, December 6, the annual Winterfest Parade begins
at 11 a.m.
A world premiere presentation of a traditional Santa Lucia
Pageant in verse and dance will be performed by PCPA (Pacific
Conservatory of Performing Arts) college students in Solvang Park
on Friday, December 12, at 6 p.m.
The “Christmas Story” comes to life on Saturday, December 13, in
the Nativity Pageant at the outdoor Solvang Festival Theater (420
Second Street). Enjoy a choir, actors in traditional costumes, and
live animals on stage. There are two free performances at 5 and 7
p.m.
New this season, the Winter Solstice Party will feature candle
lighting, carolers and singing to mark the shortest day of the year.
Held in Solvang Park, Friday, December 19 starting at 6 p.m., all are
welcome to join this festive, free celebration.
For more detailed information and a 2008 Winterfest Program,
visit www.SolvangUSA.com or call the Solvang Conference and Visi-
tors Bureau at 1-800-468-6765 or (805) 688-6144.

Silver Wines are Pure Gold
By Mark Storer
B
enjamin Silver’s wines are a
bit of a revelation. In a fast-
paced, enjoy-now, don’t-
wait society, Silver’s wines are
made for the long haul and he
likes it that way. “I like age on my
wines,” says Silver. “I try to put
some age on them and it’s neat to
see them get better and better.”
Getting better is what Silver’s
wines have been doing since he
began making them. With a still
small 1800-case annual produc-
tion, Silver focuses on quality,
hand-crafted, vineyard-select
wines. “I’m working with a lot of
new fruit sources now and it’s
working out pretty well,” Silver
says. Sourcing Pinot Noir from
Kevin Merrills’s Premiere Vine-
yard and Grenache Blanc and
Cabernet Sauvignon from Fess
Parker’s Camp 4 among others,
Silver is convinced that his fruit
sources are better than ever.
Among one of his greatest
triumphs of late, though, is
getting his wines into his home
state of Massachusetts. Born and
raised in the Bay State and origi-
nally harboring a desire to be a
veterinarian, Silver got the wine
bug early and headed west to
California. “I sent some of our ’04
Pinot Noir and Mourvedre-Syrah
blend to my brother in Rhode
Island and he took them to a
restaurant up in Boston called
L’espalier. They tried them and
contacted their distributor who
contacted me and I’ve got a pres-
ence there, now,” says Silver.
“That was a lot of fun.” The
distributor in Massachusetts was
so impressed with Silver’s wine
that he pre-sold a lot of the wine
before he ordered it.
This year’s harvest was a bit
smaller than most, but Silver says
there are bright spots. “The
Sangiovese I got from Tepesque
Vineyard in northern Santa
Barbara County is really some-
thing,” says Silver. “It’s a very
high quality vintage.
“Benjamin’s wines always sell
out when I have them,” says Don
O’Neill owner of Wine Country
wine shop in Los Olivos. “He’s a
fine winemaker and he’s good at
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Benjamin
Silver
what he does,” he added.
Silver has known O’Neill since
1994 when the two worked at
Zaca Mesa together. “I try to
make some of my library wines
available to him,” says Silver. “He
really does move wine over there
when they get a lot of people in.”
Recently moving all of his
production to Santa Barbara in a
smaller and independent facility,
Silver has put a lot of effort into
getting his wines more widely
known. Silver Wines are even Ben Silver’s wines are pure gold.
available in Japan, both British Taste them for yourself at at
Columbia and Alberta as well as the Wine Country tasting room
California, and parts of the East on the corner of Alamo Pintado
Coast. and San Marcos Avenue in Los
Matt Kramer wrote of Silver in Olivos, open daily from 11 a.m.
2003, “…Ben Silver is going to be to 5 p.m. For more information,
heard about, just you watch.” call (805) 686-9699 or visit
That time has evidently come and www.silverwine.com.
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Amgen – Considered America’s Most Important Cycling Event
Already considered cycling’s most important and successful road
race in the United States, the 2009 Amgen Tour of California will be
expanded to cover more than 800 miles over nine days. The event’s
fourth running is scheduled for February 14-22. Traveling almost the
entire length of California, the race will begin in the state’s capital,
Sacramento, and end in San Diego County for the first time.
In preparation for the highly anticipated return of the Amgen Tour
of California professional cycling road race in February, a specially
developed classroom curriculum has been developed for fourth-
through sixth-grade students. The educational handbook will be
distributed to schools in the 16 California cities that will host the 2009
Amgen Tour of California.
Through interactive lessons, the 2009 educational handbook will
teach students about the history of cycling and includes bike safety and
maintenance tips. Provided to more than 60,000 students, the booklet
also provides information about the State of California, including
targeted lesson plans that use cycling as a means to teach core subjects.
Classroom activities, such as weather charting and word searches,
allow educators to reach students with engaging material developed
specifically to supplement the curriculum of students in grades four
through six. The handbook also includes a lesson on world geography,
as it relates to cyclists that have participated in the race, math, science
and a cycling glossary to help students better understand the intrica-
cies of professional cycling.
Dates of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California:
Prologue: Saturday, Feb. 14 – Sacramento
Stage 1: Sunday, Feb. 15 – Davis to Santa Rosa
Stage 2: Monday, Feb. 16 – Sausalito to Santa Cruz
Stage 3: Tuesday, Feb. 17 – San Jose to Modesto
Stage 4: Wednesday, Feb. 18 – Merced to Clovis
Stage 5: Thursday, Feb. 19 – Visalia to Paso Robles
Stage 6: Friday, Feb. 20 – Solvang (individual time trial)
Stage 7: Saturday, Feb. 21 – Santa Clarita to Pasadena
Stage 8: Sunday, Feb. 22 – Rancho Bernardo to Escondido
About Amgen
Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative
human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen
was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise
by bringing safe and effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing
plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of
medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight
against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other
serious illnesses. With a broad and deep pipeline of potential new
medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to
dramatically improve people’s lives. To learn more about Amgen’s
pioneering science and vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. To
learn more about Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer initiative, visit
breakawayfromcancer.com.
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Amgen Tour of California website Launched for Paso Robles
Local organizers of the Amgen Tour of California professional
cycling race are proud to announce that they have launched a new
website specifically for those looking for information about the race
coming to Paso Robles.
“We have received an overwhelming number of requests for infor-
mation about the Amgen Tour of California. It is clear that Paso Robles
residents are excited about the race stopping here, so we have put
together this website to provide current information. We have
included information about the route, volunteer and sponsorship
opportunities, and hospitality information for visitors coming in from
out of town to watch the race in Paso Robles,” said Chief of Police Lisa
Solomon, Chairperson of Local Organizing Committee (LOC). “The
website will be the best place to find updates about the Amgen Tour
of California as information becomes available. And as the race gets
closer, we will list the best places to watch the race come through Paso
Robles and any local advisories. There is also the option to sign up for
email updates to receive any local news pertaining to the race.”
“The Paso Robles Amgen Tour of California website is a great way
for us to thank our sponsors for their generous support of this event.
The Amgen Tour of California is the only existing event of this magni-
tude in the United States and will be invaluable in promoting Paso
Robles as a tourist destination to a worldwide audience,” states Cathy
David with the City of Paso Robles Tourism Department and Sponsor-
ship Director of the LOC. “Our local sponsors are to be commended
for recognizing this amazing opportunity. Through their sponsorship,
the Amgen Tour of California has become a reality for the City of Paso
Robles.”
To access the website, go to www.prcity.com and click on the
Amgen Tour of California link. On the site you will find information
about the race, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, ancillary
events, the Lifestyle Festival that travels with the Amgen Tour of Cali-
fornia and race day. “We plan to update the route section of the website
as soon as information becomes available from the organizer of the
race,” states Freda Berman, Technical Director for the LOC. “The
complete route is expected to be announced later this year, so fans
should be sure to check the website frequently.”
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Taste the Award-Winning Wines of Cantara Cellars

Cantara Cellars is a local next four years they carefully Their 2300-square-feet pro-
winery producing a broad selec- selected additional wine grape duction, cellaring and wine
tion of award-winning red and sources, increased their knowl- tasting facility is open each
white wines right here in Ventura edge of winemaking, refined their weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County. Grapes were sourced wine style, expanded grape vari- and other times by appointment.
from the Lodi appellation in eties and increased production. Plan a visit to the tasting room to
Northern California to produce This culminated with the opening sample their current release
premium wines. of a public tasting room in wines and tour the winery to see
Cantara Cellars began as a October 2007. what’s coming soon.
small winemaking hobby in the
garage of Mike and Chris Brown’s
Moorpark home. With their
home located in the “Cantara”
section of the Serenata develop-
ment it only seemed fitting to
name the garage-sized winery
“Cantara Cellars.”
Beginning with 250 pounds of
Chardonnay hand harvested from
Mike’s parents’ vineyards in Lodi,
California, they fermented their
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2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
HH Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X Derby Estates – Paso Robles Daily HH J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles HH J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5:30 X X
HH Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
HH Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm HH Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Kukkula – Templeton By
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
HH Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X HH Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
HH Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X HH Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
HH Eos Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily HH Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
HH Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
HH Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By HH Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Daily
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su HH Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su HH Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily HH Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
HH Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Opening Soon Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo HH Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
849 13th St; 805 727-4720 Daily 12-5 X X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
HH D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-7 Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo HH Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11:30-6 X X

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1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X

Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X

HH Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

HH Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By HH Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
HH Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
HH Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su York Mountain – Templeton Daily
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X HH Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X SAN LUIS OBISPO
Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
HH Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X HH Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8 Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su HH Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt HH Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
HH Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily THIS WEEK’S WINE COUNTRY CRITTER
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
HH San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Breed: Black Lab
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
Favorite Past times: Following the workers
Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su through the fields as they tend to the baby
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X grapevines
HH Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X Can Be Found … chasing away gophers and
other unwanted rodents!
HH Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X Quote: “Play with me.”
Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 Favorite Things: sunny naps
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
If you see me … beware of my tail,
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt when I get excited it has a mind of its own!

Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X
Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X 2900 Grand Ave, Suite A
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo MARY JANE Open Daily 11-5
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X

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HH Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X

Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily Chimere – Santa Maria By Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X

Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily HH Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X

HH Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily HH Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X

Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily

HH Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 11-5 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
HH Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
HH Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
HH Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
HH Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
HH Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
HH Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
HH Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo LOS OLIVOS 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily HH Silver Wines – 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 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

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2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X HH Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
HH D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5 Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
HH DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
805-736-9957 Appt X X Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
S A N TA BA R BA R A
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By 805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang By Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-7 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
805-686-0850 Appt 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X
Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 12-4 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X VENTURA COUNTY
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fr-Su
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Opening Soon
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X HH Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X Casa Barranca – Ojai Fri-Sun
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily
208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
HH Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X HH Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ventura Opening Soon
SOLVANG 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132
HH Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm Rancho Ventavo – Camarillo Opening Soon
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X 1690 Ventura Blvd, 805-529-4221 Early 2009

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