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MIDLIFE CRISIS WINERY

Following a ‘Crazy Dream’
by Dave Wilcox a testament to their well-traveled lifestyle. Jill’s Much of the fruit they used in their garage
Subaru Forrester has racked up about winery came from Paso Robles. When they
J ill and Kevin Mittan remain in the midst

of a mid-life crisis.
And that’s okay.
Their “crazy dream” of having a winery –
182,000 miles, while Kevin has logged more
than 260,000 miles on his GMC Sierra truck.
Their two Australian shepherds, Sydney and
Roo Boy, are seasoned travelers.
decided to start a commercial winery, their
respect for the grapes grown in the Paso
Robles region led them to look for property
there.
the Midlife Crisis Winery – while holding All the traveling and their non-stop Jill’s winemaking inspiration stretches
down day jobs in the post-production field of schedule is worth it, said Jill. back to her childhood, growing up in an
the entertainment industry a couple of “Making wine is re-energizing,” she said, Irish-Italian neighborhood of Ohio. There she
hundred miles away continues to thrive. “because it’s so different from what we do in watched some of the older Italian men make
They are moving forward with plans for our careers. It’s grounded and real and at the wine using traditional Old World grapes that
their own winery building and a sustainably end of the day there’s this product and you they either grew in their yards, or managed to
farmed vineyard – which the couple has can say, ‘We made this and people enjoy it.’ get their hands on.
named Crisis Solved Vineyard. That is cool.” Those Italian winemaking roots live on at
“We want to make full use of wind power Midlife Crisis Winery went from dream to the Midlife Crisis Winery, where varietals
and solar power and also want to use grey reality in 2004. During a three-month period, such as Sangiovese, Barbera, Pinot Grigio,
water,” said Jill Mittan. Sustainable farming the couple sold their house in Los Angeles and, more recently, Nebbiolo, are among an
and energy use, she noted, makes both (during the real estate boom) and found a eclectic mix that also includes Rhone and
economic and environmental sense over the smaller residence, purchased about 22 acres Bordeaux grapes. They make a couple of
long term. in Paso Robles and became a bonded winery. sparkling wines and a dry rosé.
In the meantime, Midlife Crisis Winery While starting the winery was a leap of “I like to make wines that are very food
continues to cultivate its customer base faith, the Mittans had already developed a friendly,” said Jill.
through its downtown Paso Robles tasting solid track record as winemakers. They have The fruit-forward style of Midlife Crisis
room, which is now open daily. And the studied at UC Davis and trained with a also includes a robust blend bottled under the
Mittans continue commuting on the week- commercial winemaker for years in Southern label Roo Boy Red. It’s made using Petite
ends to Paso Robles and various tasting events California, where as amateur winemakers Sirah, Merlot and Tempranillo. Jill Mittan’s
around California. they garnered more than 60 regional and experience with the Old World-style Pinot
The odometers on the couple’s vehicles are international awards. Grigio also influences how its made at Midlife
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Crisis, with oak added to give it a

more rounded mouth-feel with a
long, creamy finish. Again, said
Mittan, it’s a more food-friendly
version of the wine.
Growing the winery remains
part of the Mittans’ future plans,
although it will be gradual. For
one thing, Kevin and Jill remain
the winery’s only staff, serving as
the winemakers, cellar workers,
bottling line and sales and
marketing department. (They do
have a tasting room manager
holding down the fort.)
Their initial vintage, 2004,
produced 800 cases. Since then,
they’ve steadily increased to
1,500 in 2005, 2,200 in 2006
and about 3,000 in 2007.
Midlife Crisis is one of about a
dozen wineries with tasting
rooms in downtown Paso Robles,
which is generating a generous
amount of buzz nationally for its
combination of top-notch wine
tasting options along with cutting
edge restaurants – all within
comfortable walking distance. A
recent issue of Bon Apetit maga-
zine even named Paso Robles one
of that nation’s top small towns
for “foodies.”
As for the winery’s name, the
inspiration came from an email in
which Jill’s brother, responding to
the news the couple was starting
a winery, wrote: “Wouldn’t a
sports car have been cheaper.”
A sports car being the symbol
of a mid-life crisis, the connection
was made and a name was born.
And now visitors to the Midlife
Crisis tasting room will find
stickers with sports cars on them
and stress balls shaped like a little
red sports car. The tasting room
can be found about a block from
Paso Robles downtown park
plaza, at the corner of Pine and
13th streets. It is open from 10:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. You can also
visit the winery’s new website at
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com, or
call at (805) 237-8730.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY NOVEMBER 15 HH DECEMBER 6-7

Holiday Open House at Jada Winery
NOVEMBER 30
Christmas Street Faire
Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Harmony Cellars
PASO ROBLES Gourmet, multi-course dinner hosted by Winemaker Christmas music, appetizers & Santa in person with all his Music, dancing, kiddie entertainment, Santa Claus, food &
Chuck Mulligan & catered by Harmony’s favorite chef Ho Ho Ho’s. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and a can of food or more. Morro Bay, 877-478-9477, www.morro-bay.ca.us
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Christian Raia. 6pm, $145, 805-927-1625, Harmony box of food for the food bank to waive your tasting fee.
DECEMBER 6
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar www.harmonycellars.com 10am-5pm, 805-226-4200, www.jadavineyard.com
Lighted Boat Parade
Local winemaker featured each week. HH DECEMBER 7 All shapes and sizes of boats are decorated for the holiday
NOVEMBER 15-16
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles SLO Kennel Club Dog Show A Reading of The Polar Express at Sylvester Winery season harbor cruise. Morro Bay
www.vinotecawinebar.com Obedience & rally dog show, 8am-3pm, $4, Paso Robles A special reading of the Polar Express read inside the 805-772-4467, www.morro-bay.ca.us
• Nov 12: Graveyard Vineyard 805-473-1560, www.midstatefair.com Pullman train cars to benefit the Family Care Network. DECEMBER 7
• Nov 15: Christian Lazo Winery 805-227-4000, info@sylvesterwinery.com
HH NOVEMBER 20-24 Holdiay Tree Lighting Celebration
• Nov 19: Rotta Winery www.sylvesterwinery.com Santa and his elves, music, treats & more
Paso Robles Digital Film Festival
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH A five-day world-class film and music event with The 805-772-6278. Morro Bay City Park
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Bacon Brothers (featuring Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon) SAN LUIS OBISPO
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
and The Kyle Eastwood Band (Clint’s son). Screenings ONGOING TUESDAYS
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
include Clint Eastwood’s Tony Bennett: The Music Never 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
www.meridianvineyards.com Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
Ends, with Director Bruce Ricker and Academy Award Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
ONGOING SATURDAYS winning Editor Joel Cox in attendance. San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
www.pismochamber.com
Templeton Farmers’ Market 805-221-5259, Visit www.prdff.com for details.
ONGOING ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables HH NOVEMBER 21 Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton Paso Nouveau Pick-up Party at Vina Robles Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay Tastings with the winemaker
ONGOING SATURDAYS Vina Robles Wine Club Event with barrel samples www.centralcoastoutdoors.com 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market and delicious French fare. 805-369-0140 San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
detailsc.zuur@vinarobles.com, www.vinarobles.com ONGOING
Country farm arts and crafts market
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists ONGOING
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles HH NOVEMBER 21 Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists, Morro Bay, Christopher Cohan Center
ONGOING Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration 7pm, 805-772-2504, www.morrobayartassociation.org Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery at Adelaida Cellars 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
Fine wine traditional French peasant fare ONGOING
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. • Nov 15: Bandfest ’08-Mi Alma Latina
6pm, $25, 805-239-8980, Paso Robles Adventures with Nature
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles • Nov 20: The Bald Soprano
www.adelaidacellars.com Docent guided walks at Morro Bay State Park Museum
ONGOING • Nov 21: Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars
of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Estrella Warbird Museum HH NOVEMBER 28 • Nov 22: The Bald Soprano
Various hikes including; Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony • Nov 24: Takacs String Quartet
Vistas, Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org Mrs. Claus lights downtown with caroling & refreshments, • Dec 2: Warren Miller Film: Children of Winter
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH • Dec 4: Sweeney Todd
5:30pm, Downtown Paso Robles
HH ONGOING IN NOVEMBER Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk • Dec 5: A Modern Gospel Christmas
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars Art galleries’open house receptions
NOVEMBER 28 ONGOING
Color of Autumn; Paso Art Assn. Juried Art Show 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
Black Friday at Donati Family Vineyards The San Luis Obispo Art Center
10am-5:30pm, 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS Permanent collection and constantly rotating exhibits of
Escape to Wine Country for great deals on wine and great
HH ONGOING FRIDAYS Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay works by local artists in all media – paintings, sculpture,
gifts! 10am-5pm, 877-511-9463, Paso Robles
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians photography and more. 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo
www.donatifamilyvineyards.com
Featured beer every Friday night, 6pm, $10, Templeton 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay www.sloartcenter.org, 805-543-8562
805-434-1554 , 15degreesCwines.com HH NOVEMBER 28-30 NOVEMBER 30 ONGOING WEEKENDS
Thanksgiving Weekend at Jada Winery Christmas Street Faire
HH ONGOING Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Special pairings, barrel samples, holiday sale on wine Live entertainment, food & fabulous crafts
Safe Haven Events Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music most
& merchandise. 10am-5pm, Paso Robles 10am-5pm, 805-748-7780, Morro Bay
805-238-SAFE, Paso Robles Sundays, too! Call for schedules.
www.jadavineyard.com, 805-226-4200 www.morrobay.org/cm/Home.html
• Nov 13: Give the Gift of Proper Wine Storage 805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com, San Luis Obispo
• Dec 11: Holiday Entertaining Tips by the Experts DECEMBER 5
Meridian Friday Afternoon
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 16 with Black Sheep Gourmet Foods
The Paderewski Festival Sample unique products paired with
Celebrating the legacy of this extraordinary pianist. The “Limited Release”wines. 12-5pm, Paso Robles
purpose of the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is to www.pasowine.com, 805-226-7133
educate the community about Paderewski's close ties to
HH DECEMBER 6
Paso Robles with many concerts and events throughout
Black Tie Holiday Dinner in the Eberle Caves
Paso Robles. 805-239-4437 www.paderewskifest.com
Holiday dinner at Eberle Winery with renowned chef Holly
NOVEMBER 14 Peterson of Napa Valley. 6pm, $150/$120 Cellar Club
Paesano Pick Up Party at Donati Family Vineyard 805-238-9607, Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com
Live music, light hors d’oeuvres, chatting with wine
HH DECEMBER 6
production staff & more. 11am-5pm, 877-511-9463
47th Annual Christmas Light Parade
Templeton, www.donatifamilyvineyard.com.
Annual holiday light parade, 7pm, Downtown Paso Robles
NOVEMBER 14 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
Meet Paderewski Concert at Cass Wines
HH DECEMBER 6
Concert & Polish-themed dinner featuring Rudolph
Anglim Art, Wine, and Song
Budginnis. 6pm, concert $35, dinner $40, Paso Robles
Featuring local artists along with live music, gourmet
805-227-2888, www.casswines.com.
cheeses & boutique Rhône-style wines, 5-7pm
HH NOVEMBER 15 Paso Robles, 805-227-6813, www.anglimwinery.com
Elegant Evening in Downtown Paso Robles DECEMBER 6
Holiday open houses with complimentary refreshments, Holiday Open House at
trolley rides, strolling minstrels, vocalists & live Donati Family Vineyard
mannequins. Shop with a glass of wine in hand?
5-8pm, 805-238-4103, Downtown Paso Robles 10am-6pm, 877-511-9463, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org www.donatifamilyvineyard.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 ONGOING

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Joyous Sounds of Christmas Clark Center for Performing Arts
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first 3pm, 805-541-6797, San Luis Obispo, www.vocalarts.org 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande, www.clarkcenter.org
commercial winery in the area. 10am-1pm DECEMBER 13 • Nov 21: Bella Sorella
805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet Home Dedication with Habitat for Humanity • Nov 22: The Nutcracker
ONGOING Ribbon cutting ceremony, tours & refreshments • Nov 27: Pet Side Story
2pm, 805-782-0687, San Luis Obispo www.hfhsloco.org • Nov 28: A Night Before Christmas
Automobilia Museum
Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with many ATASCADERO • Dec 20: The Nutcracker
other antiques relating to transportation. NOVEMBER 15 HH ONGOING FRIDAY’S
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo Pavilion on the Lake Holiday Boutique Wine Down at Wood Winery
ONGOING There will be approximately 60 vendors on-site Enjoy reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm
Hearst Castle Tours for this one day only show where all items are Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com
Experience grand reflections from the 1930s, $30, handmade by the sellers. 10am-3pm, Atascadero sheri@wildwoodwine.com
805-461-5000, www.atascadero.org
800-444-4445, San Simeon, www.hearstcastle.com NOVEMBER 30
AVILA BEACH Activities in the Village
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” ONGOING SUNDAYS Christmas concert, tree lighting ceremony, caroling with
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach Santa & an outdoor movie. Arroyo Grande
Various art galleries stay open late & host
Artists paint & present their work 805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org
artist receptions with wine & cheese. 5-9pm
805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo www.sloartcouncil.org 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier DECEMBER 7
ONGOING FRIDAYS Elegant Evening in the Village
ONGOING
Frist Friday at Morovino Village merchants provide music, festive décor
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Delicious food and wine pairings & hors d’oeuvres. www.arroyograndevillage.org
Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.
• Dec 5: Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates OCEANO
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com. HH DECEMBER 4 ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31
NOVEMBER 16 Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards The Great American Melodrama
14th Annual Fall Concert with Stroll through the schoolhouse & patio with hors d'oeuvres 805-489-2499, www.americanmelodrama.com
the San Luis Obispo County Band and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade gifts and clothing from Popular spoof show designed to bring a year's worth of
Sousa marches, selections from Leonard Bernstein and local artists and designers.The evening will have an exciting smiles to you and your loved ones in a great musical
Rodgers & Hammerstein. Benefits SLO Homeless Shelter. theme with guest vendors, chefs & live music. 5:30-8:30pm
theatrical experience! Oceano
3pm, 805-543-5691, San Luis Obispo, slocountyband.org $25, $20 Club Avila, 805-595-WINE
www.salisburyvineyards.com SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
NOVEMBER 21
Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars Tour ARROYO GRANDE ONGOING
Ensemble of great comedians Santa Maria Valley Railroad
ONGOING
7:30pm, $32, 805-756-2687, San Luis Obispo 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 13 Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
Daughters of the Lone Star Arroyo Grande, www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING MONDAYS
805-786-2440, SLO Little Theatre, San Luis Obispo Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
ONGOING SATURDAYS
NOVEMBER 28 Featuring regional & varietal tastings
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Country Christmas Craft Fair 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts, 12-2:30pm
30th annual crafts fair and boutique featuring artisans
from the Central Coast and beyond. 10am-4pm, free, 805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
805-466-0191, Veterans Memorial Building ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Santa Maria Valley Railway
Learn How to Make Ice Cream Historical Museum
DECEMBER 6
Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream where you Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit
Joyous Sounds of Christmas
8pm, 805-541-6797, www.vocalarts.org help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo 805-474-4068 www.docburnsteins.com 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
http://www.costadeorowinery.com
SANTA MARGARITA
ONGOING
Spring Flowers Nature Hike
Guided hike with trained horticuluralist
$15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required
Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
Free movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
• Nov 20: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - Santa Rita Hills
• Dec 18: Cabernet Sauvignons Tasting Journey
ONGOING SATURDAYS DECEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 16 ONGOING

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Holiday in Wine Country Passport Event Elverhoj Museum of Art Presents Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Enjoy delicious organic tastings, 10am-2pm, $3 Enjoy the natural beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley "Odyssey" by Suzi Trubitz Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com while tasting delicious premium wines from 11am-5pm, 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
14 beautiful member wineries. NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 31
ONGOING THURSDAYS ONGOING
11am-4pm, $35, Santa Ynez Valley Winterfest Celebration
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask
800-563-3183, cmbashforth@verizon.net A month of events, pageantry & millions of lights
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines, 6:30pm
www.santaynezwinecountry.com 805-688-6144, Solvang
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com 805-996-9463, www.winecask.com, Santa Barbara
LOMPOC Visit www.solvangusa.com for details.
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS • November 20: Ampelos Winery
Evening with the Winemaker ONGOING SATURDAYS NOVEMBER 23
UCSB Chamber Choir's "Hymn to St. Cecilia" ONGOING
5-6pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Praised for its sound, musical expressivity and vocal Ty Warner Sea Center
www.losolivoswinemerchantcafe.com
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc virtuosity, the choir celebrates St. Cecilia. Explore creatures of the sea, Stearns Wharf
• Dec 3: River Bench Winery
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com 7pm, 805-688-4815, Solvang, www.music.ucsb.edu Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
NOVEMBER 29-30 805-962-2526, www.sbnature.org/seacenter
Los Olivos Holiday Art Show Weekend SOLVANG NOVEMBER 29
Many artists will be on hand to greet visitors and ONGOING From Paris to Provence - ONGOING SATURDAYS
collectors. 11am-5pm, 805-688-1222, Los Olivos New Paintings at Artsite Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Enjoy a four course dinner paired with newly released 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
SANTA YNEZ Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
Artiste wines. www.artiste.com 10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara
ONGOING MONDAYS 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang 6pm, $150, 805-686-2626, Solvang Cachuma Lake Nature Center, www.cachuma.com
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts ONGOING DECEMBER 5 ONGOING SATURDAYS
Santa Barbara Darts Assn., BBQ and darts, 7pm Solvang Farmers’ Market Solvang Winterfest Tree Lighting Ceremony with
Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org Junior Ranger Program
Fresh produce, flowers & foods; check for days/locations. Gold Medalist Todd Rogers
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the
ONGOING 3-7pm, Solvang, 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com This year's theme – the Village of Lights!
environment. 1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum 5pm, 805-688-6144, Solvang, www.solvangusa.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS Cachuma Lake Nature Center, www.cachuma.com
and Parks - Janeway Carriage House DECEMBER 6
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th Holiday Open House at Artiste ONGOING TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS
Live guitar music along with fine wines Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
century ranch days. 12-4pm, Santa Ynez Featuring The Chef's Touch
5:30-7pm, Solvang, Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to
805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org Wine tasting, chocolate and port tasting & open studio
800-624-5572, www.royalscandinavianinn.com for anyone to create a painting! make works of art! 10am-2pm, $6
SECOND THURSDAY
ONGOING WEEKENDS 2-4pm, 805-686-2626, Solvang 805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org
Wine Impressions at Artiste
Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise SANTA BARBARA ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
evaluation & discussion by region. 7-9pm, Santa Ynez Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology $15, First Thursday
ONGOING SUNDAYS
805-686-2626, www.artiste.com 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake www.cachuma.com Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
ONGOING Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry, 10am-6pm Various venues in downtown Santa Barbara,
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier, www.sbaacs.com 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez, www.chumashcasino.com Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy ONGOING
ONGOING FRIDAYS
• Nov 20: Anita Baker 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org Wine Tasting with the Winemakers Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara
• Dec 5: Shobox NOVEMBER 14 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines Museum of Natural History
• Dec 11: A Chumash County Christmas Artiste Cooking Class at The Chef’s Touch 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
• Dec 18: Dave Koz Chef Kurt Alldredge will demonstrate cooking and food • Exploring the Spring Sky
pairing techniques at The Chef’s Touch, Solvang, 6pm ONGOING FRIDAYS • Cosmic Safari
ONGOING
$75, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail NOVEMBER 15 ONGOING THURSDAYS
each week. 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535 An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park Planet Ultra Solvang's Finest Century Bike Ride Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com Downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing
www.cachuma.com 100-mile or 100-kilometer (62-mile) bike ride
through the Santa Ynez Valley, 7am, Solvang ONGOING the public to enjoy local art
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS 5pm-8pm, 805-962-2098, Santa Barbara
embassy@planetultra.com, www.planetultra.com Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara ONGOING
Live music and fine food, 6:30pm, $2, Santa Ynez NOVEMBER 15
805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com University of California Santa Barbara
805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com Harvest Party at Lucas & Lewellen
805-893-7221
Hors d'oeuvres, live music, barrel and tank sampling, ONGOING
ONGOING • Nov 16: Paula Poundstone
production tours, wine swirling competition & raffle Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks at Cachuma Lake
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery • Nov 21-23: Fall Dance Concert 2008
prizes. 1-4pm, 888-777-6663, www.llwine.com Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent wildlife
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com • Nov 22-23: Botanic Garden Holiday
NOVEMBER 15 viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
DECEMBER 6
Holiday Port Tasting at Wandering Dog Wine Bar 805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org VENTURA COUNTY
Peppertree Art Show-Finale
Art Show over two days hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Enjoy tasting Port wines paired with cheeses ONGOING HH DECEMBER 6
Over 100 prominent artists will be displaying their work. and chocolate. 11am-7pm, $15, Solvang Santa Barbara Museum of Art Blending Event at Cantara Cellars
7:30pm, 805-688-6205, www.peppertreeartshow.com www.wanderingdogwinebar.com 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net Mike Brown, Winemaker and Owner of Cantara Cellars,
• Ongoing through Dec 28: Of Life and Loss will lead a class on wine blending including lunch and a
• Ongoing through Dec 21: Ten – Gifts of SBMA custom bottle. of wine you blend. 10am-1pm
PhotoFutures 805-484-9600, Camarillo, www.cantaracellars.com
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PREMIER ACCOMMODATIONS
SLO County Sitters: An Answer to an Age-Old Problem
by Mark Storer what we didn’t have on the Central Coast – childcare for anyone on the coast whether
a qualified nanny and sitter service like you tourists or residents. “I had one customer
While it has become rather common to find in Europe and other places,” says who was staying at the Cambria Pines
see young or newly married couples Porter. Lodge on business and he found us in the
making the rounds of the Central Coast SLO County Sitters isn’t just a group of directory there,” says Porter. “So, he called
Wine Country, the fact is, childless folks are people who will come to your hotel and his wife up in the Bay Area and told her to
still the minority among wine drinkers in watch your children, either. “We screen pack the kids and bring them down. He
America. That means that a lot of people everyone who works for us rigorously,” says called us and he was able to turn a business
who want to experience the joys of a day of Porter. “I have a pre-school teacher who trip into a vacation for the whole family,”
wine tasting or a night out in Wine Country works for me who says her school didn’t
she adds.
have to make arrangements to leave the screen her this well.” Indeed, all of Porter’s
Now, it’s possible to have the best of
kids at home, with a relative willing to help sitters and nannies are folks with back-
both worlds, Porter says. The kids don’t
out or a babysitter, right? Well, not grounds in childcare. “We don’t just come
anymore. have to be dragged along to dinner or wine
and watch the kids. We provide age-appro-
Enter Tina Porter to the Central Coast priate activities and educational games and tasting against their will and parents know
wine scene. A true entrepreneur, Porter we never rely on the television to baby-sit that the kids aren’t just sitting in the hotel
became aware of a need that wasn’t being the kids,” says Porter. room watching television. “We’ll provide all
filled and so she began to do her research to SLO County Sitters opened for business kinds of activities including taking kids to
find out how to fill it. The result is SLO in December of 2007, but already they are the beach or whatever the parents want,”
County Sitters Incorporated. well-known on the Central Coast. From says Porter.
“My husband and I travel quite a bit and Santa Maria to Cambria, from Paso Robles SLO County Sitters can be reached by
I have a one-year-old daughter and a three- to San Luis Obispo, SLO County Sitters calling (805) 541-9300 or online at
year-old daughter and I saw in other places provides age-appropriate and professional www.SLOCountySitters.com.
PA S O R O B L E S ARROYO GRANDE
SANTA YNEZ SAN LUIS OBISPO
A full-service babysitting
and nanny agency
serving the Central Coast.
Exceptional childcare services
delivered to your home,
hotel or resort destination.
www.slocountysitters.com (805) 541-9300
P erfect P airs
SIX-SPICE BEEF SHORT RIBS
• 1 tablespoon dried porcini mushrooms (mixed is OK too)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 5 pounds beef short ribs, 1 inch thick,
boned and trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 inner celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 2 cups dry red wine, such as the Anglim 2005 Best Barrel Blend
Anglim 2005 Best Barrel • 2 cups beef stock or low-sodium broth
• 1/4 cup sugar
Blend Perfectly Paired with

Preheat the oven to 300°. In a spice grinder (a clean coffee grinder
will do, too), pulse mushrooms, peppercorns and salt to a fine
powder. Add the coriander, ginger, paprika and cloves and pulse to
combine. Rub the spice blend all over the beef short ribs.
Six-Spice Beef Short Ribs Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the short ribs and brown over
moderate heat, about 12 minutes.
Scatter the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a medium roasting pan.
As autumn wanes and winter approaches, we start to crave rich, Set the short ribs on top, cover tightly with foil and roast for about
hearty foods and fuller wines to accompany them. One of Steve and 2-1/2 hours, until tender.
Steffanie Anglim’s favorites is beef short ribs; they are relatively easy to Meanwhile, pour off the fat in the skillet and return it to high heat.
prepare, and will satisfy both elegant dinner-party guests and hungry Add the wine, stock and sugar and bring to a boil, scraping up any
bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer over moderately high heat
four-year-olds. Steve Anglim borrowed this recipe from one published in
until reduced to
Food & Wine (April 2008) by Shea Gallante from Promiscuous Food: 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Transfer the glaze to a heatproof cup.
Recipes that Pair with Many Wines, to pair with his 2005 Best Barrel Preheat the broiler. Transfer the short ribs to a plate and pour the
Blend. This Rhône red blend comprised of 45% Mourvèdre, 45% Syrah, pan juices and vegetables into a bowl. Skim off all of the fat. Transfer
and 10% Grenache has a very rich, earthy character that beautifully the pan juices and vegetables to a blender. Add 1/2 cup of the glaze
and puree the pan sauce until very smooth.
compliments the succulent spice of the beef. Steve serves these ribs
Return the short ribs to the roasting pan and brush with 1/4 cup of
with plenty of pan sauce and chunks of bread for capturing every deli- the glaze. Broil 8 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until
cious drop. If they are lucky enough to have leftovers, the Anglims shred caramelized and sizzling. Turn the ribs and repeat the process with
some of the beef and add corn tortillas and hot sauce for a mid-week the remaining 1/4 cup of glaze. Serve the ribs with the pan sauce.
feast. MAKE AHEAD The short ribs can be prepared through Step 3 and refrigerated
overnight. Broil just before serving.
Located downtown in Paso Robles’ 120-year-old train depot, Anglim
is a small, family-owned label producing vineyard-designate Rhône vari-
etals and blends plus limited-release family favorites including Pinot
Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Steve Anglim realizes that
stellar wines begin in the vineyard, and is passionate about sourcing the
finest fruit for Anglim wines. Anglim hand-crafts about 4,000 cases per
year, striving for a balanced style, with enough character to be cellared
but enough elegance to be enjoyed now. Visit Anglim at 740 Pine Street,
Paso Robles, CA 93446. Tasting hours are Thursday through Monday
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., and by appoint-
ment or chance. For more information, call (805) 227-6813 or visit the
website at www.anglimwinery.com.
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK’S
PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
ROBIN’S RESTAURANT “Thursday Night Sushi Night.” Or lobster enchiladas, Tandoori chicken,
by Charles Neave
Sometimes a place just fits. You know it by looking at it, you know as
soon as walk up the path and in the door that this is a spot that simply salmon bisque, Vietnamese lumpia, Malaysian green curry, pork osso buco
belongs right where it is, doing exactly what it is doing. That, in a word or and a juicy Angus beef burger with white cheddar and grilled sweet
two, would describe the Cambria restaurant known fondly – and to many onions. All on the same menu. Then there’s the monthly Prix Fixe Dinners
– as Robin’s Restaurant. on the second Friday of each month that feature different flavors from
Located in a charming and nicely weathered old home in this historic around the world. If that is not what eclectic means, then we are looking
seaside town, they offer an eclectic menu that has pleased locals and visi- at different dictionaries. But, it all somehow works, and wonderfully so.
tors since they opened their doors in 1985. The interior (with its fireplace) Then there is the extensive wine list, which while pretty straightfor-
and the spacious, multi-leveled heated deck surrounded by flowers and ward also has more than a few surprises. All of which makes a visit to this
vines are a bit eclectic as well, and it all blends together to match the charming part of the coast an even more enjoyable journey.
setting, just as owner Shanny Covey intended it to be: warm, informal, Robin’s Restaurant is open daily, for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
comfortable and unique. And it should be noted that those gardens are the and for dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday).
perfect setting for a small reception. There are brunch specials on Sunday until 3 p.m. They are in Cambria at
So how to define “eclectic” when it comes to menus? Well, how about 4095 Burton Drive.
For more information on the restaurant, their catering services
or to make reservations call (805) 927-5007. Their website is
C AYUCOS www.robinsrestaurant.com.
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- Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
tarian/vegan items.
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm 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
SANTA MARIA 805-544-0861
VINTNER’S GRILL NOVO RESTAURANT

Located in the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria, the Vintner’s NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
Grill offers a magnificent Champagne Sunday Brunch exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
The brunch features a deluxe seafood station, chef mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
carved roasts, omelet bar, hot entrées, decadent desserts bles and savory meats. Explore.
and more! 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
Bring in this ad and receive 15% off Sunday Brunch for up to 4 3455 Skyway Drive • Santa Maria 805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
people. Not valid on holidays. Expires 12/28/08. (805) 928-8000 • Radisson.com/santamariaca
PA S O R O B L E S CAMBRIA
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm • Fri: 6am to 10pm Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage
Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic
Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years.We
(805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.
Downtown Paso’s first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees, espresso, teas, Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our newWestern &Wine Art Gallery with a glass of wine and a small plate monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella. 4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
SCULPTERRA WINERY
O
pened to the public just one year ago, work exclusively for Sculpterra Winery and
Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden Vineyards to create a stunning sculpture garden.
has made an indelible mark in Paso Robles Although the sculpture garden and beautiful
Wine Country, fusing art, wine and the earth grounds seem to take center stage, Sculpterra
together in an inspiring “winescape.” The one wines impress visitors to the winery as well.
year anniversary celebration held during the Paso Sculpterra wines have won more than 11 gold
Robles Harvest Festival on October 17-18, 2008, medals in just the first year and have earned
treated guests to an evening of highly accoladed accolades from a wide array of wine critics. The
wines and a serene live acoustic musical tour primarily red wine portfolio features Cabernet
through the gently lit sculpture garden. The Sauvignon and several masterfully crafted red
musical performance at the last sculpture at the blends, Syrah, Merlot, Petite Sirah and
end of the evening’s tour was highlighted by a Zinfandel. The wineries first estate Viognier will
bright falling star streaming across the starlit sky be released in spring of 2009. Sculpterra wines
above. It was this type of Wine Country experi- are rich and extracted, but made with a
ence that owner Dr. Warren Frankel had envi- balanced elegance.
sioned many years ago when he planted the first The Frankel Family Vineyards and
Cabernet Sauvignon vines on his 120 acre Frankel Sculpterra Winery are a family affair, with the
Family Estate Vineyards. youngest son, Cal Poly Viticulture student Paul
Dr. Frankel’s love for sculpture began more than forty years ago Frankel, learning hands on in the family vineyard and in the cellar.
while spending a summer traveling Europe as an eighteen-year-old Paul is currently producing his first solo Pinot Noir. The small winery
college student. While hitchhiking from Bergen Norway the fjords to cellar is located adjacent to the tasting room, where the smells of
Oslo, he stumbled upon Frogner Park, which exhibited the complete fermentation and oak barrels permeate during harvest.
life collection of sculptor Gustav Vigeland. The large, beautiful The tasting room offers wine tasting, unique gifts and gourmet
outdoor sculptures captivated him. Many years later, Dr. Frankel met foods, as well as limited editions of John Jagger’s sculptures and is
John Jagger, a renowned sculptor. Dr. Frankel discussed with John open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. Appointments are
the idea of creating an outdoor sculpture garden to complement his welcome Monday through Thursday. For more information, call
winery and vineyards. To the delight of Dr. Frankel, John agreed to 1-888-306-8881 or visit www.scultperra.com.
Paso Robles Digital Film Festival Uncorks in Wine Country Nov. 20-25
In the heart of Central California’s “Cowboy Wine Country,” the On Sunday, November 23, Academy Award-winning film editor
inaugural Paso Robles Digital Film Festival (PRDFF.com) will take Joel Cox will receive PRDFF’s “Paderewski Lifetime Achievement
place Thursday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 25. The Award for Contribution to the World of Music and Movies.” Cox has
theme for year one of what will be an annual festival examining the worked with Eastwood for thirty years on films including Bird, Million
film industry in the digital age is “Music In Film.” Headlining music Dollar Baby, Mystic River, Changeling and Unforgiven, for which he
acts include The Bacon Brothers (actor Kevin Bacon and his brother won an Oscar.
Michael), folk legend Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, The Kyle Eastwood Band, In sync with the “Music In Film” theme, documentaries to be
The Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet and more. screened also include: Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz, the Bob Dylan
PRDFF will be Webcast worldwide and filmed for a DVD under the documentary No Direction Home, D.A. Pennebaker’s Don’t Look
auspices of veteran event producer Benford Standley. In 1995, Stan- Back, Jonathan Demme’s Neil Young: Heart of Gold, Festival Express,
dley produced one of the first live multimedia Internet cybercasts, and Crazy, Blues Accordin’ To Lightin’ Hopkins, Los Lonely Boys: Cotton-
has continued to incorporate pioneering digital technologies into his fields and Crossroads and Ballad of Ramblin’ Jack. Many filmmakers
projects and productions, which include hundreds of events ranging will be in attendance.
from Wild West Shows to music and arts festivals. Also featured will be 3-D Films and an art show and roundtables
PRDFF highlights include: “Make My Saturday,” a tribute to the held at Martin & Weyrich Winery and in various locations in Paso
musical and cinematic genius of Clint Eastwood that includes screen- Robles – “Cowboy Wine Country just South and Sideways of
ings of the Eastwood-directed Honkytonk Man (starring Eastwood Sundance.”
and his son Kyle) and Bronco Billy; the documentary Martin Scorsese A percentage of proceeds from the festival will benefit the High
Presents Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues, produced by PRDFF advisor School Resource Program in Paso Robles, which will be linked with
Bruce Ricker, who will moderate a panel on Eastwood’s company Kevin Bacon's charity: www.sixdegrees.com,
Malpaso; and a screening of the Ricker-directed Tony Bennett: The For more information and to purchase tickets, go to the website at
Music Never Ends. www.PRDFF.com.
EBERLE WINERY
Celebrating 30 Years
of Fine Winemaking
in Paso Robles
by Marcy DeGarimore
G
ary Eberle is a man who lives with passion – passion for life,
passion for wine, and, most importantly, a passion for Paso
Robles. His vision to create a world-class, wine-growing region
began in 1973 when he founded the fourth winery in Paso Robles
(there are now nearly 200) and the first local winery to distribute wines
on a national and international basis. After creating the Paso Robles
Appellation in 1983, Gary dedicated his life’s work to educating people
about the region as a whole and, specifically, about his own Eberle
wines.
All that passion paid off. To date, Eberle is one of the highest award-
winning wineries in the United States. Eberle Winery specializes in vari-
etals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Barbera,
Zinfandel, Syrah and Muscat Canelli. In fact, Gary Eberle was the first
American winemaker to grow and produce a 100% Syrah wine. Today,
all of Eberle’s wines are grown in Paso Robles and aged in French and
American oak barrels in 17,000 square feet of underground caves. The
winery offers complimentary wine tasting and tours of the caves, which
take place daily every half-hour. Eberle is also well known for its
monthly Guest Chef Winemaker Dinners featuring some of the most
talented chefs from around the world. Former chefs include Michel
Richard, Susan Spicer, Joyce Goldstein, Scott Boswell and Billy Reid.
Visit Eberle Winery on any given weekend and you just might see
Gary himself, behind the barbecue offering complimentary appetizers to
visiting guests. What you’ll always find, however, are world-class wines
in a relaxed atmosphere, complimentary tastings and fascinating tours,
two friendly standard poodles to greet you at the door, and a taste of the
passion that helped make Paso Robles Wine Country what it is today.
Join us in 2009 as Eberle Winery celebrates 30 years of fine wine-
making in Paso Robles! We’ll celebrate with special sales in the Tasting
Room, events at the winery, cruises to Costa Rica and the Baltic States
and more!
Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, 3.5 miles east of
Highway 101 in Paso Robles, CA. Tasting Room is open daily from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer.
For more information, call (805) 238-9607 or visit the website at
www.EberleWinery.com.
Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at Adelaida Cellars

Simeon quake of December 2003, and subsequently founded Safran
Caterer.
About Adelaida Cellars
Situated 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean at nearly 2,000 feet of
elevation, Adelaida Cellars is one of the most respected wineries along
California’s central coast. The award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon,
Pinot Noir, Syrah and Rhône varietals of this family owned and oper-
ated winery originate in two principal estate vineyards (HMR and
Viking) that are highly regarded for their lean calcareous soils,
temperate climates and intensely flavored fruit. Adelaida Cellars offers
many interactive functions including an inviting tasting room, private
wine club events, educational seminars, and regional festivals (see
Emulating the festive occasion established by vignerons in the pasowine.com).
Beaujolais region of France, Adelaida Cellars presents its Annual Beau-
jolais Nouveau Celebration at 6 p.m., Friday, November 21, to salute
the first release of the 2008 Central Coast vintage. Chef Claude Chaz-
alon of Safran Caterer will prepare traditional French peasant fare to
accompany Adelaida’s 2008 Gamay Noir. The cost is $25 per person
or complimentary to all wine club members. Reservations are required
via 1-800-676-1232 x19 or www.adelaida.com.
Last year’s Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration was completely sold out
when more than 100 guests dined on Chef Chazalon’s traditional
coq au vin and the 2007 Gamay Noir. This year, he will be serving
duck and pork cassoulet accompanied by a salad and dessert.
As in France, Adelaida’s Beaujolais Nouveau is made from the
Gamay Noir grape (precisely Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc). Unlike most
red wines, Beaujolais Nouveau is intended for immediate consump-
tion and thus, is fermented and then bottled without barrel or bottle
aging prior to release.
“Our Gamay Noir was made according to the traditional Beaujolais
model of macération carbonique where whole grape clusters are
fermented without crushing,” said Winemaker Terry Culton. “Yeast
penetrates the skins so that each grape functions like a micro-
fermenter. The result is a fruit-forward wine with vivid aromas.”
Grapes for Adelaida’s 2008 Gamay Noir were harvested September 2
from the winery’s HMR Estate Vineyard in west side Paso Robles. One
acre of Gamay Noir was planted in 1964 on what was then called
Hoffman Mountain Ranch. The historic vineyard also boasts the oldest
Pinot Noir vines along the South Central Coast.
The Old World Beaujolais Nouveau celebration is officially
launched at midnight on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday
of November.
About Claude Chazalon
One of the most popular chefs in Paso Robles, Claude Chazalon
owned several restaurants in Paris, France before he and his wife
Chrystel opened Paris, a Paso Robles eatery with the ambiance and
menu of a French bistro. They closed its doors after business in down-
town Paso Robles was severely disrupted by the 6.5-magnitude San
Preferred Tasting Room:
J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES

Seeing the Future
by Michael Cervin Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and other standard the French Laundry and Bouchon, to
varietals. The J. Lohr Estates are widely avail- numerous fun, everyday cookbooks that
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he name Jerry Lohr is nearly synony- able wines and include their popular, if highlight delicious, simple recipes. One of
mous with the Paso Robles wine unusual, Valdiguié, a light, simple red wine their most popular non-wine items are yard
industry. He has been at the wine game similar to Gamay. “Valdiguié is a red wine with signs with sayings like, “Girls Just Wanna
over 30 years and in that time has helped training wheels,” Meier says. “It’s suited to a Have Wine” and “Wine is Life.”
place Paso Robles and Monterey counties nouveau style of red wine, sort of like Beaujo- J. Lohr’s Paso Robles Wine Center is
squarely on the world wine map. Originally lais on steroids. It’s a novelty, but it sells well, located at 6169 Airport Road in Paso Robles
from South Dakota roots, Jerry opened his and we even have international distribution.” and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
first “wine center” in 1974 in San Jose, a time They produce approximately 14,000 cases of
There are no tasting fees, with the exception
when wine didn’t hold the caché it does now. Valdiguié. The Cypress Vineyards label aims
of the high-end J. Lohr Cuveé Series. Visitors
Understanding the viability of the growing for everyday drinkability and include Sauvi-
select six complimentary tastings, which
regions in San Luis Obispo County, he gnon Blanc, Merlot and White Zinfandel.
include current releases of the J. Lohr
opened a second wine center in Paso Robles The tasting room, located near the airport
in 2001. The success of both tasting rooms, Vineyard Series, J. Lohr Estates and
is open, spacious and bright, with exposed
reflecting the different geographic regions, is a wood trusses and mottled stained concrete Cypress Vineyards.
testament to Lohr’s ability to envision the floors. The homey, schoolhouse feel welcomes For the Cuvée Vineyards and limited-
future of Paso Robles. guests and is a decidedly unintimidating release wines (such as mature vintage and
“We focus on flavor from vineyard to place. The array of wines offered is vast and pre-release wines), there is a $2 fee per pour,
bottle,” says winemaker Jeff Meier. available at a variety of price points. Gift items or $5 for three pours. Picnics are encouraged
The tasting room features an incredible like silk clothing, tampanades and preserves and the views are as great as the wines. The
diversity of wines including the limited from a local caterer are available for purchase. facility is handicap accessible. Contact them
production J. Lohr Vineyard Series. These are J. Lohr also has a vast selection of high-end at (805) 239-8900 or www.eberlewinery.com
wines comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, cookbooks from well known restaurants like for more information.
DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Mrs. Clause Will Light Up Downtown Paso Robles at

Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Friday, November 28th
The 22nd annual “Holiday Lighting Ceremony” will officially bring
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES
holiday décor to downtown Paso Robles on Friday, November 28th,
NOVEMBER 15
the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Elegant Evening in Downtown Paso Robles
The tradition will find Mrs. Santa Claus and other costumed char- Holiday open houses with complimentary refreshments, trolley rides,
acters gathering at the downtown city park bandstand at 5:30 p.m. strolling minstrels, vocalists & live mannequins. 5-8pm
805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
They will be joined there by townspeople dressed warmly.
NOVEMBER 28
Just before 6 p.m. candles and songbooks will be distributed.
Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
When the clock tower strikes 6 p.m., Mrs. Claus will throw the giant Mrs. Claus lights downtown with caroling & refreshments, 5:30pm
light switch, and the downtown lights in trees, shop windows and www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103
buildings will illuminate all at once. DECEMBER 6
The mayor and other city officials will speak, followed by candle- 47th Annual Christmas Light Parade
Annual holiday light parade, 7pm, 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
light caroling with musical accompaniment. Free cookies and hot
DECEMBER 13
chocolate will conclude the evening’s festivities. Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase
The lighting ceremony is sponsored by the Paso Robles Main Street Holiday lights, choirs, activities 8th Street-21st Street. 6-9pm
Association Merchants, RABOBANK, Yanagi Sushi & Grill, and Vic’s 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
Cafe. DECEMBER 20
18th Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea
For more information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 238- Dress up your teddy bear & visit with Santa Clause, 2pm
4103. www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103
DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES

15TH STREET
OAK STREET
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Wine Attic Clayhouse
13TH ST PIANETTA
MIDLIFE CRISIS
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BEAR CAVE CELLARS EDWARD WINERY
ARROYO ROBLES SELLERS
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PINE STREET
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Hice Cellars
8TH STREET ANGLIM WINERY
D’ANBINO CELLARS
7TH STREET
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES
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Downtown Paso Robles is home to more
than 12 premium tasting
rooms, all within walking
distance of one another.
Each of these boutique
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Wine Country destination.
13 Tasting Rooms in Walking Distance

Arroyo Robles Orchid Hill
Open Daily 11-7 Daily 11:30-6 or by appointment
739 12th St, Paso Robles 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles
877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com www.orchidhillwine.com | 805-237-7525
Family owned and operated, it is our goal to enhance your wine tasting experience Fine premium estate wines are paired with cheese to complement your tasting
and show you the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. Tasting bar features gifts, wine experience on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. We also feature art
accessories and picnic supplies. work by world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.
Bear Cave Cellars Ortman Family Vineyards

1227 Park Street, Suite B, Paso Robles 1317 Park Street, Paso Robles
805-238-4329 Daily 12-6pm, Friday & Saturday until 7pm
www.bearcavecellars.com 805.237.9009 | www.OrtmanVineyards.com
Come experience the acclaimed "Ortman style" and taste what two
Hand-crafted Paso Robles red wines. generations have perfected at the Ortman family’s new tasting room in
Come on by when you see the Bear Flag fly downtown Paso Robles. Varietals include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
or give us a call and we will open. and Sangiovese.
D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars Pianetta Winery

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles 829 13th Street, Paso Robles
(in the historic train depot) Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12-6
Open Thursday-Monday 11-7 Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm
805-227-6800 l www.danbino.com 805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com
Owned & operated by a family of professional musicians, PianettaWinery creates limited releases of premium red varietals and blends using
you’ll always be entertained in our modern & lively tasting room. See our own Estate Vineyards in Indian Valley. From growing to winemaking our tech-
our gold records, Emmy statuettes, unique “piano bar” and taste our niques focus on balance and intense flavor. Join us at the Historic Granger’s Union
award-winning wines. Building.
Edward Sellers Vihuela

1220 Park Street, Paso Robles Sunday & Monday 11-4
Open Thursday-Monday 11-6 Thursday through Saturday 11-8
805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com 1307 Park St Alley, (behind Keller Williams))
Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines specializes in small lots of handmade 805-226-2010 | www.vihuelawinery.com
American Rhône-Style wines from some of the finest vineyards in Paso Robles. Vihuela (vee-way-la) is a boutique winery with a passion for old-world Spanish guitar
Come in a taste our award winning Viognier, Syrah, Grenache and and a taste for new world, artisan wine. Each wine is crafted to express an elegant
Syrah/Grenache blends. Look for our tasting room in the Historic Clock Tower balance of art and science that we’d love to share with you!
Building in the heart of Paso Robles.
PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
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Aron Hill Vineyards Santa Barbara (133 miles, see page 34)
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBLES
Highway 46 West Wineries Friday Night Wine and Cheese

The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is gearing up for the wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producers.
Holiday Friday, December 12, Night Wine and Cheese Evening. The Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lover at
group of 15 wineries will gather at Eagle Castle Winery Friday from 6 every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjoy
to 8 p.m. The Uncommonne Carolers, one of the premier caroling the neighborhood, relax under the spell of the friendly environment
quartets on the Central Coast, will be Caroling during the evening. and savor life while sipping spectacular wines.
The admission for the event is $15 per person or $25 a couple, tickets The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson Cellars, Castoro
will be sold at the door. All 15 wineries will be offering award-winning Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Donati Family Vineyards,
wines. A mixed case of superb Westside wines will be raffled off at the Eagle Castle, Fratelli Perata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery,
end of the evening. The Wine Wrangler will be taking reservations for Midnight Cellars, Peachy Canyon, Rocky Creek Cellars, Rotta Winery
transportation to and from the event. and Windward Vineyard and are all included on the 46 West Passport.
The passport is your map to the Westside, including descriptions and
About Highway 46 West Wineries Group hours for each winery. Just like a travel passport you will get a unique
In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed the stamp from each winery. Once you get eight stamps you will receive a
Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promote beautifully designed poster of all the participating wineries labels.
the tasting rooms of the beautiful Westside and to make people aware When your passport is full with all 15 stamps, your gift is another
of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. Paso poster signed by all of the winemakers and entry into a quarterly
Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who have drawing for prizes from a weekend stay at one of the group’s hotel
dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting fine sponsors to a guided tasting tour. Throughout the year the group puts
wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is often on other events such as Tax Revolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest
marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It’s an is the big event of the year. All 15 wineries come together to pour great
area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities…where wines while guests listen to blues music and enjoy delicious food from
being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wines. local caterers. For more information, check out the 46 West Wineries
Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards and website at www.paso46westwineries.com
Fine Wine...
Fine Art...
Fine Food
1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles
www.vihuelawinery.com
805.226.2010
Villa Valdemosa – A European

Vacation on California’s Coast
by Leah Kolt
No worries about the weak dollar if you want to travel to France or
Italy and do some wine tasting this year.
Visit some of the newest and most exciting You can have all of the ambience of a Mediterranean villa in Paso
wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast! Robles at Villa Valdemosa, a 10-acre estate with a luxurious bed and
breakfast inn – just 10 minutes east of downtown Paso, and yet a
world away. Vineyards are under development on the property for a
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In the mornings, guests who stay in the 400-square-foot Bordeaux
suite, which offers a soaking tub and a walk-in waterfall shower, may
Fine Wine… step into the loggia, where a real fireplace takes the chill off the
Friendl y P eo ple morning air.
Open Daily 11-5 There, they may join other early risers for gourmet coffee, teas and
4295 Union Road fresh pastries, muffins or scones to tide them over till breakfast is
805-237-8884 served at 9:30, typically a soufflé or perhaps individual mushroom
www.riosecowine.com omelets and apple chicken sausage prepared by Tom, a seasoned
European traveler who has lived in France.
To make reservations, call (805) 237-237 or (408) 202-1146 or
FALCON NEST visit the Villa Valdemosa website at www.valedemosa.net. The B&B
inn is located at 2552 Old Grove Lane, off Creston Road about six
VINEYARD & WINERY miles east of downtown Paso Robles. Pets are welcome.
Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the
true Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest
pasta sauces. Food available daily.
Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Holiday Shopping at Zoey’s at Old Edna & Antiques from Memory Lane
There is a new resident at Old gifting guidance to finish up that minutes east of the 101. You can
Edna, the 100-year-old historic shopping list and December 26 reach the store by calling 805-
cluster at the heart of San Luis will launch the much anticipated 543-2468 or find out more
Obispo Wine Country. Zoey After Christmas Sale. online at www.OldEdna.com.
Schrage and Nancy Elmore have “When you come out to this
brought their exquisite taste and site, you’re just transported,” says
eye for the extraordinary to their Zoey. “It’s the scenery, the great
newest venture, Zoey’s at Old food, the ambiance of the valley,
Edna & Antiques from Memory a special atmosphere here at the
Lane. The store, housed in the heart of wine country. That’s why
historic tin-sided building facing I fell in love with this site, and
Highway 227, is far more than why everyone who visits does as
antiques, with a complementary well.”
collection of unique contempo- Zoey’s is open daily from 10
rary and retro items, it is the 20% off the entire store the day, a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at
perfect stop to complete your with the other businesses sharing 1653 Old Price Canyon Road in
holiday shopping list. the property hosting special San Luis Obispo, near the inter-
Zoey’s offers the expected: activities as well. On December section of Highway 227 and
antique furniture that runs the 20, a “Wrap It Up” event offers Price Canyon Road, just a few
gamut from Victorian to Shabby
Chic; bejeweled broaches, both To Paso Robles
(26 miles, see page 22)
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SANTA MARIA WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
PCPA Theaterfest’s Presents Irving Berlin’s

White Christmas in its 45th Anniversary Season
Kicking off PCPA’s 45th Anniversary Season is the enduring and Dream, Les Misérables, The Music Man, The Spitfire Grill and
endearing holiday family favorite, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Distracted. In December, PCPA will announce the title of a Tony
This new stage adaptation is based on the celebrated movie and Award-winning musical that will play in both Santa Maria and
tells the story of two show biz buddies, World War II Army vets, Solvang next summer. And, still to be announced are the titles of
putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their two play readings set for the spring that will run in rotating rep in
perfect mates in the bargain. The marvelous Irving Berlin scores the Severson Theatre.
includes “Count Your Blessings,” “Sisters” and the classic title In addition to single tickets, a number of season ticket –
song, “White Christmas,” the best selling recording of all time. subscription – plans are available starting with a four-play Choose
Featured in PCPA’s cast is Colum Parke Morgan (Godspell, The Your Own series, and on up to an eight-play series. Subscribers
Imaginary Invalid) playing Bob Wallace, the role originated by get the best seats and lowest prices and can also purchase unlim-
Bing Crosby. His buddy, Phil Davis played by Danny Kaye in the ited single tickets at their subscriber rate. (Les Misérables is
Paramount Pictures film, will be played by Michael Jenkinson
(Ragtime, Hot Mikado). On the silver screen Rosemary Clooney
played Betty Haynes; in PCPA’s production, that role will be To San Luis Obispo
handled by Elizabeth Stuart (Ragtime, The Weir), while her sister, (32 miles, see page 28)
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limited to two additional tickets per

subscriber at their rate). And they’ll save
big this season by taking advantage of their
low subscription ticket rate, they can
attend the special engagement of Les
Misérables for 30% off the regular ticket
price.
Visit the box office or phone (805) 922-
8313 between 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday
Photo by Luis Escobar Reflections Photography Studio

through Sunday to sign up for season
tickets, or view the plans online at
www.pcpa.org.
Information about group sales for 12 or
more patrons may be obtained by
contacting groups@pcpa.org or by calling
1-800-922-2123.
Now in its 45th season, PCPA Theater-
fest is the Central Coast’s Resident Profes-
sional Theatre Company, and has infused
the national theatre scene with thousands
of trained actors and theatrical technicians
over the years in its conservatory.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
Highlights of the Solvang Winterfest Celebration

The “Danish Capital of America” will transform into a European- ments and caroling followed by the arrival of Old Saint Nick.
style Christmas village from November 21 through January 9 On Saturday, December 6, the annual Winterfest Parade begins at
during Solvang’s annual Winterfest Celebration. This year’s theme is 11 a.m.
“Village of Lights” and streets will twinkle with thousands of A world premiere presentation of a traditional Santa Lucia Pageant
sparkling illuminations. All events are free and the public is in verse and dance will be performed by PCPA (Pacific Conservatory
welcome. of Performing Arts) college students in Solvang Park on Friday,
More than 150 boutiques and specialty shops present everything December 12, at 6 p.m.
from clogs to Danish porcelain to handmade lace, leather, iron art, The “Christmas Story” comes to life on Saturday, December 13, in
clothing, elegant antiques and collectibles, beautiful imported the Nativity Pageant at the outdoor Solvang Festival Theater (420
objects, vibrant arts and crafts, and colorful home furnishings. Five Second Street). Enjoy a choir, actors in traditional costumes, and live
unique toy stores offer playful options for stocking stuffers and kids animals on stage. There are two free performances at 5 and 7 p.m.
of all ages. The incredible variety makes Solvang a perfect destination New this season, the Winter Solstice Party will feature candle
to shop for unique holiday gifts while creating a holiday season tradi- lighting, carolers and singing to mark the shortest day of the year.
tion. More than a dozen wine tasting rooms provide seasonal cheer. Held in Solvang Park, Friday, December 19 starting at 6 p.m., all are
Carolers emerge around street corners and musicians enhance the welcome to join this festive, free celebration.
authentic scene. For more detailed information and a 2008 Winterfest Program,
Winterfest emerges with the Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Friday, visit www.SolvangUSA.com or call the Solvang Conference and Visi-
December 5, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment, refresh- tors Bureau at 1-800-468-6765 or (805) 688-6144.
To Hwy. 101
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Paso Robles Paso Robles (88 miles)
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Preferred Tasting Room:

D’ALFONSO-CURRAN WINES
by Mark Storer wines in a relaxed, comfortable setting. The
D’Alfonso-Curran Wines Tasting Room in
I f wine is art then Kris Curran and Bruno

D’Alfonso are artists; and they’re not just
run-of-the-mill artists, either: both are
passionate about wine and winemaking.
Solvang is patterned after that. Light and airy
with a lot of open space and a simple bar that
looks out on the downtown Solvang scene,
the tasting room has one thing on its mind –
Natalie Lawrence, the manager of the D’Al- the duo’s wines.
fonso-Curran Tasting Room (formerly Natalie commented that while inter-
TRIO), tells a story about a dinner she had viewing Bruno for the winery’s newsletter, he
with them about ten years ago. “My daughter said, ‘I fight for the intellectualism of wine.’
was 11; Bruno and Kris spent the entire Translated, that simply means that D’Alfonso
evening explaining wine. They talked about and Curran remove the mystique of wine-
how to remove the cork, why you smell it, on the map with her award-winning Pinot making, honoring the science that blends
how to swirl the glass and why you want to, Noir and is now the Director of Winemaking with art, like any true alchemist.
what to smell for, and the fact that, when for Foley, all while bottling under her own From Curran’s Spanish-influenced Grenache
you swirled the wine around in your mouth, label since 1997 with her first ever Pinot Noir. Blanc and Tempranillo to D’Alfonso’s Italian
it opened up new levels of aroma and taste. flourishes of Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese, these
Bruno D’Alfonso was the first formally
To this day, my 21-year-old daughter is the wines are tinged by the Old World craftsman-
educated winemaker in the Santa Rita Hills,
biggest wine snob I know,” she laughs. She ship and come from fruit grown in the Santa
and began his career with Sanford Winery.
shared this story to illustrate the passion that Ynez Valley AVA and the Santa Rita Hills AVA.
“He brought a whole new style to the art of
Curran and D’Alfonso have for wine, for Passion and art, intellectualism and family,
learning, for excellence, even in the most making wine,” said Natalie, “because he growing and challenging: That’s the recipe for
mundane of settings. brought science to the art of winemaking.” great wine on the Central Coast under the
There’s so much more to their story, of His labels are augmented by his Italian vari- auspices of D’Alfonso-Curran Wines’ Tasting
course. Kris Curran, who met Bruno, and etal Di Bruno wines, as well as his Badge Pinot Room.
started to work for him at Sanford full-time Noir and Chardonnay, both of which are Visit the tasting room at 1557 Mission
while attending SBCC, began her career at made of fruit from the Santa Rita Hills. Drive in Solvang from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.
Cambria after graduating from Fresno State. Passionate about everything they do, the For more information, call (805) 688-3494 or
She then moved on to Koehler, put SeaSmoke pair remains committed to delivering quality visit www.dalfonsocurranwines.com.
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Celebrate the 23nd anniversary of the Santa Barbara Parade of
Lights on Sunday, December 7th at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Save
the date as nearly 35 boats dress up in colored lights and parade
around the Harbor.
Bring your camera for a photo with Santa and friends at Santa’s
Village from 3 to 6 p.m. Santa arrives at 3 p.m. escorted by Harbor
Patrol and his elves. Santa’s Village has become a cherished holiday
activity for children of all ages. Located on the City Pier in the Harbor
(below Brophy’s), Santa’s Village will feature 12 tons of snow from the
North Pole, holiday carolers and special treats from Santa Barbara
Maritime Museum.
Come early to cheer on your favorite boats as they prepare for the
Boat Parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year’s boat parade theme is
“23 Skidoo.” This American slang phrase became popular during the
Roaring Twenties. Best viewing locations include Stearns Wharf and
the Breakwater in the Harbor. Bring warm coats. For more informa-
tion, call (805) 897-1962 or visit the City’s website at
www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Fireworks immediately following the Boat Parade.
The 2008 Santa Barbara Annual Parade of Lights activities take
place December 7 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the harbor and Stearns
Wharf. Admission is free.For more information, call (805) 897-1962.
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5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
HH Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X 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
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 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 Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt 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
HH Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 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
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 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
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 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
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X HH EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily HH Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
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
HH 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
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Five Rivers Winery – 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
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
HH Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
HH Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily HH Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Daily
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X 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 HH 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
Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Opening November 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
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily HH Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-6
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X
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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 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
HH Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles HH Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
HH Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
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1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
HH Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm York Mountain – Templeton Daily
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
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 Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
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
HH Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
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 Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5 HH Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
HH Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X
HH San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
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422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
HH Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
Favorite Past times: Hanging out with
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X Winemaker Craig, she is obsessed with him.
HH Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo Can Be Found … at the winery, or by Craig's
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
side, eating grapes or rolling in the sun.
HH Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X Have anything to say for yourself? I am the
Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By princess of the house. I sneak onto the furni-
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt ture while my owners are away. I love to
Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 cuddle and I snore a lot...sorry.
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X TIPSY
Favorite Things: I love my person Craig, and
Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X WOOD WINERY dinner scraps, but I could go without food if I
Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 136 Bridge Street, Arroyo Grande had Craig with me all day long.
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X Open Thursday through Monday 11-5, until
7pm on Fridays for ‘Wine Down’ If you see me … you will definetely say...
Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily (805) 489-9663 • www.wildwoodwine.com “Awww you are so cute, floppy ears and all.”
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
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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
HH Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
HH Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande HH KennethVolkVineyards – Santa Maria Daily John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
HH Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X
Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
HH Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
HH Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
HH Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
HH Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X
Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily HH Silver Wines – 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; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X
Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
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 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily Three Saints – 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 Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINERY LISTINGS
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Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily HH Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily HH D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5 Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 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 DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 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 East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang
Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
805-736-9957 Appt X X
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X S A N TA BA R BA R A
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X Jorian Hill – Solvang By Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
805-686-0850 Appt Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily VENTURA COUNTY
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fri-Sun
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Opening Soon
HH Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
HH Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
HH Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
SOLVANG Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
HH Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Casa Barranca – Ojai Fri-Sun
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X HH Vigna Ladonna – Solvang Daily 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE 12-7ish X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X S A N TA YN E Z 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ventura Opening Soon
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez Rancho Ventavo – Camarillo Opening Soon
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X 1690 Ventura Blvd, 805-529-4221 Early 2009

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