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PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles
www.ewarbirds.org
★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
★ ★ JUNE 15
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com.
• June 18: Midnight Cellars
• June 25: Orchid Hill Vineyard
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
★ ONGOING IN JUNE
★ ★ JUNE 29
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
Featuring the Paso Robles Art Association
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
★ ONGOING IN JUNE
★ Delicious dinner in the barrel room with
Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:
Swing & Fox Trot
Learn to dance & show what you have learned
during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140
6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members
Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com
Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles
JUNE 13-14, JULY 11-12, AUGUST 15-16,
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social
Complimentary wine ice cream sample will be
offered with award winning wines.
11am-5pm, 888-343-3445, Chumeia
www.chumeiavineyards.com
★ JUNE 13
★ all weekend! 10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730
Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program
Golf Invitational Fundraiser
Enjoy a golf tournament at the Links at Vista
Del Hombre and a delicious banquet following
hosted by Silver Horse Winery. San Miguel
This is a non-profit event that seeks sponsors
for the Wine & Viticulture Degree Program
which is entirely reliant on private & industry
funding. $500 Sponsorship, 805-238-9234
★ JUNE 13
★ ★ JULY 5
June Winemaker Dinner at Cass Winery
Lobsters, truffle butter & more!
6-10pm, $80, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles
www.casswines.com
★ JUNE 13
★
Lakeside Club Shipment Pickup at Bianchi
Make new friends or meet up with old ones
while tasting new releases
6-8pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles
$5, Free to Lakeside members & one guest
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JUNE 14
Winemaker Meet & Greet Barrel Tastings
at Ortman Vineyards
Enjoy fine barrel tastings & delicious cheese
10am-4pm, $15, 805-937-8340
www.ortmanwine.com
★ Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery
Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco
1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
★ JUNE 15
★ www.roberthallwinery.com
Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
Series at Adelaida Cellars
Reserve Syrahs and Rhône style red wines.
11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980
$25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles
rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com
★ JUNE 15
★ Downtown Trading Day
Father's Day BBQ at Robert Hall Winery
Celebrate Father’s Day tailgate-style.
BBQ includes baby back ribs, grilled hot dogs,
root beer floats and more! Wine and other
beverages will be available too. The Golden
State Classic Car Show will also be showcasing
a variety of muscle cars in front of the winery.
11am-3pm, 805-239-1616, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
JUNE 20-27
Twilight Concerts in the Park
City Park Bandstand
5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.com
★ JUNE 20
★ guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 x14
Summer Solstice Dinner at Adelaida Cellars
winemaker Terry Culton & “Chef for the Stars”
Jeff Scott. 6:30pm, RSVP, 800-676-1232
www.adelaida.com
★ JUNE 20
★ 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
Friday Fun Night #1 at Rio Seco
Featuring music by Up in the Air
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 21-22
★ during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140
June Swoon Pick Up Party at Midlife Crisis
Celebrate the start of summer & join the wine
club at Midlife Crisis. Featuring delicious food
& wine pairings. Tasting will be complimentary
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
★ JUNE 21
★ 805-237-8884, Paso Robles,
Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Laurence Juber, lead guitarist for
Paul McCartney & Wings
7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
★ JUNE 21
★ 6-9pm805-226-9922, Paso Robles
Summer Concert at Bianchi
Great music from Monty Mills. Bring your own
picnic basket or enjoy food from the deli.
No outside beverages. 6-9pm, 805-226-9922
$10/Free to Lakeside members
www.bianchiwine.com
★ JUNE 21
★ info@midlifecrisiswinery.com
Locals Only Dinner Winemaker Dinner
at Eberle Winery
Enjoy a fine winemaker dinner in the caves
6:30pm, $150/ $120 wine club members
805-238-9607, RSVP, www.eberlewinery.com
★ JUNE 27
★ JULY 11, 18, 25
Vina Robles Winery Summer
Concert Series 2008
Featuring the Usonia Jazz Band
805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 27
★ ★ JULY 11
Unwind out on the Garden Terrace as Robert
Hall continues their Friday night music series.
The evening includes music, a glass of wine
and light dinner. 6-9pm, $25/$20 Cavern Club
805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 27
★
Friday Fun Night #2 at Rio Seco
Featuring music by ZZAH
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles
JUNE 28
Antiques & garage sale bargains, 9am-3pm
805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.com
JUNE 28
Kids Flea Market
Great big flea market! 9am-3pm, Paso Robles
805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.com
★ JUNE 28
★
Texas Hold’em at Rio Seco
6-9pm, RSVP, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles
★ events@roberthallwinery.com
Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
Series at Adelaida Cellars
HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, Limited to 18
$25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles
rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com
★ ONGOING IN JULY
★
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Jack Johnson, 10am-5pm, Templeton
★ ONGOING IN JULY
★
Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:
Rumba & Waltz
Learn to dance & show what you have learned
6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members
Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com
Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles
★ JULY 4
★ www.riosecowine.com
Friday Fun Night #3 at Rio Seco
Featuring music by Sideroads
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
www.riosecowine.com
★ JULY 4
★
Independence Day BBQ at Robert Hall
Great family fun for all ages. Paso Robles
6-10pm, $30/$25 Cavern Club, $15 Children
RSVP, www.roberthallwinery.com
★
Summer Birthday Bash-Sunset Cruise of
Morro Bay with Midlife Crisis
Enjoy the sunset on the Papagallo II while
sipping Midlife Crisis wines paired with five
inspired recipes. 805-237-8730, RSVP
★ JULY 7
★ Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Bottling Party at Rio Seco
All help appreciated! Call winery for details.
805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com
Twilight Concerts in the Park
Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres
5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103
City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles
★
Friday Fun Night #4 at Rio Seco
Featuring music by Impromptu
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com
★ JULY 11
★
46 West Wineries-Friday Night
Wine & Cheese at Doce Robles
A fine wine & delicious cheese event
6-8pm, $15, 805-227-4766, Paso Robles
www.paso46westwineries.com
★ JULY 11
★
Eberle Hosts Tre Wilcox of
America’s Top Chefs
Delicious menu from renowned chef
6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
★ JULY 12
★
Pappagallo Cruise with Robert Hall Winery
Enjoy a 3 hour cruise on Mooro Bay on board
the 72ft. luxury yacht while experiencing
superb cuisine specially paired with Robert
Hall wines. 1-4pm, $100 pp / $90 Cavern Club
805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
★ JULY 13
★
Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars
Featuring-Up music by In The Air
1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com
★ JULY 13
★
Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
Series at Adelaida Cellars
HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, RSVP, 805-239-8980
$25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles
rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com
★ JULY 18
★
Friday Fun Night #5 at Rio Seco
Featuring music by Mo Diggs
6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
805-237-8884, Paso Robles
★ JULY 19
★
EOS 11th Annual Blending Seminar
Featuring delicious luncheon & seminar
11:30am-2:30pm, $50, 805-239-2562
www.eosvintage.com
★ JULY 19
★
Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi
Featuring classic rock by Rail
www.bianchiwine.com
★ JULY 19
★
Bordeaux Blending Party at Opolo
Become a winemaker for a day!
3pm, RSVP, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles
www.opolo.com
★ JULY 19
★
Featuring the music of Baka Beyond
An eclectic band with a world fusion sound.
7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
www.castorocellars.com

CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes at various times including; Fast
Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black
Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
JUNE 21
Summer Solstice Celebration
Enjoy live entertainment, storytelling,
music & more! 10am-3:30pm
805-772-2694, Morro Bay State Park
www.sanluisobispocounty.com
JULY 4
Independence Day Celebration
Featuring sand sculpture contest, parade,
BBQ, fireworks & more! 805-995-1200
Downtown Cayucos near the Pier.
For details visit www.cayucoschamber.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• June 18-19: Love, Janis
• June 21: Sleeping Beauty
• July 5: Wanda Sykes
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection and constantly rotating
exhibits of works by local artists in all media –
paintings, sculpture, photography and more.
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music
most Sundays too! Call for schedules.
805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo
www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING
Lectures & Art at
California Polytechnic State University
805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo
www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 22
My Fair Lady
San Lui s Obispo Little Theatre
805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org
ONGOING
Automobilia Museum
Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with
many other antiques relating to transportation
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Experience grand reflections from the 1930s
$30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo
www.hearstcastle.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese.
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
★ ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
★ • June 12-September 20:
Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery
11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club
805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
★ JUNE 21
★ Santa Maria Valley Railroad
First Annual Blending Seminar
& Wine Party at Claiborne & Churchill
Participate in the blending of the
25th Anniversary red wine.
For details call 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo
www.claibornechurchill.com
JUNE 22
Family Fun Day
Have fun playing badminton, horsehoes,
Chinese checkers & other fun family games.
12-4pm, $4, 805-781-7300, San Luis Obispo
★ JUNE 29
★
25th Anniversary Open House
at Claiborne & Churchill
Fine wine & delicious food and more!
This is a club member event, San Luis Obispo
www.claibornechurchill.com
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JULY 6
2nd Annual Wine Club BBQ Event
at Edna Valley Vineyard
Enjoy a day of great food, wine, live music
with horseshoe and bocce ball tournaments.
1-4pm, $15 Club Edna Only, 805-544-5855
San Luis Obispo, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
JULY 19-20
San Luis Obispo Renaissance Festival
Be transported back over 400 years! Over
1000 craftsmen, actors, musicians, jugglers,
lords and ladies, 3 stages of entertainment,
games for all ages & more! San Luis Obispo
Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, El Chorro Park
$12, 800-688-1477, www.hisrev.org/slo-faire
ATASCADERO
★ JUNE 21
★ • June 22: VOCE & Cuesta Chamber Singers
13th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival
Enjoy excellent wine from over 80 San Luis
Obispo County wineries. Atascadero Lake Park
11:30am-4:pm, $35, 877-905-WINE
www.atascaderowinefestival.com
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
★ JUNE 29
★
Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series at
Salisbury Vineyards
Shake this schoolhouse with live, original
music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate
1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach
www.salisburyvineyards.com
★ JULY 3
★
Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors
d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade
gifts and clothing from local artists and
designers. The evening will have an exciting
theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music.
5:30-8:30pm, $25, $20 Club, Avila Beach
805-595-WINE, www.salisburyvineyards.com
★ JULY 10-13
★
Salisbury Vineyard's Central Coast
Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Schoolhouse
with Chef Ralph Fabula. Trolley from Dolphin
Bay Hotel & Residences to the Schoolhouse in
Avila Valley. 805-544-1285, archie@slonet.org
www.centralcoastwineclassic.org
★ JULY 10-13
★ ONGOING
Central Coast Wine Country Classic
Experience the beauty & diversity of the Central
Coast with winemaker dinners, auctions, wine
tastings, delicious pairings & more! 805-544-1285
www.centralcoastwineclassic.org, Various
locations in Avila & the San Luis Obipso Area
★ JULY 13
★
Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series
at Salisbury Vineyards
Shake this schoolhouse with live, original
music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate
1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach
www.salisburyvineyards.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
Arroyo Grande
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING
Clark Center for Performing Arts
805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande
www.clarkcenter.org
• June 21: How the West Was Sung
• June 29: Bringing in the Beat
ONGOING
Village Summer Concert
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs &
blankets and enjoy a variety of music.
1-3pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
Bandstand on the Village Green
• July 4th (Friday): The Village Band
★ JUNE 21
★
Barrel Tasting, Tour & Lunch with
Winemaker Leslie Meado of Talley Vineryards
11am, $60, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande
www.talleyvineyards.com
★ JUNE 21
★
Wine Club Kickoff BBQ at
Leatitia Estate House
2pm, $60/$40 club members, 888-809-VINE
Arroyo Grande, www.laetitiawine.com
JULY 26
Arroyo Grande Valley Car “Sho”
More than 300 classic & custom cars
10am-5pm, 805-489-2636, Arroyo Grande
www.arroyograndevillage.org
★ JULY 26
★
Mano Tinta Release Party at Talley Vineyards
Enjoy wine tasting, music, Mexican-style
snacks, and take home a commemorative Mano
Tinta wine glass. Proceeds from the event and
sale of the 2006 Mano Tinta red wine blend
will benefit The Fund for Vineyard and Farm.
12-3pm, $15, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande
www.talleyvineyards.com
OCEANO
ONGOING
The Great American Melodrama
805-489-2499, Oceano
www.americanmelodrama.com
• Ongoing through June 8: Muskie Love
Showdown at Slick Rock Ranch
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
★ ONGOING FRIDAYS
★
Wine Down Fridays at Costa de Oro Winery
Catered appetizers, live music great wines.
4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria
www.costadeorowinery.com
Janae@cdowinery.com
ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1
Photo Contest at Riverbench Winery
Submit your photos of the Riverbench Winery
Win a gourmet wine and food tasting for 10!
805-937-8340, Santa Maria
www.riverbench.com
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JUNE 14
Winemaker Meet & Greet & Barrel Tasting
at Riverbench Winery
Enjoy delicious wine & cheese pairings as well
as barrel tastings. Santa Maria, 10am-4pm
$15, 805-937-8340, www.riverbench.com
★ JUNE 21
★ ONGOING
2nd Anniversary Celebration
at Costa de Oro Winery
Enjoy library wines, delicious BBQ & live music
12-4pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria
www.costadeorowinery.com janae@cdowinery.com
SANTA MARGARITA
ONGOING
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, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE
Abbrescias Passion: Plein-Air Paintings
of Glacier National Park
The Wilding Art Museum, 11am-5pm, Los Olivos
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING FIRST TUESDAY
Wine and Art at Los Olivos Café
5-7pm, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
• June 26: Burgundy Tasting Journey
• July 24: Chilean Tasting Journey
• August 21: South African Tasting Journey
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15
805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
• June 18: Brian Loring, Loring Wine Company
• July 9 : David Hardee, Carina Cellars
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings
10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600
www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
and Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early
20th century ranch days
12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez
www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
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ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31
Paintings Made with Wine at Artiste
View paintings created with wine & pastel; a
medium sure to catch the eye of wine lovers.
11-5pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez
www.artiste.com
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
• June 19: Earth, Wind & Fire
• June 26: Ron White
• July 4: Reba
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food
6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, Santa Ynez
805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
JUNE 14
Old Santa Ynez Day
Enjoy a parade, arts, crafs, antiques & more as
Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday.
805-688-3448, www.syvva.com
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
JUNE 21
Village Days at La Purisima
Learn about the traditional skills and crafts
brought to La Purisima Mission by the Chumash
Indians. La Purisima Mission
11am-2pm, 805-733-3713, Lompoc
JUNE 25-29
56th Annual Lompoc Valley Flower Festival
Enjoy a top ranked parade, a carnival, great
rides, arts, crafts, flower show and more!
805-735-8511, Lompoc, Check website for details.
www.springartsfestival.org
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers’ Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm
Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 29
Godspell at the PCPA Theatre
Live, theatre under the stars
8pm, 805-922-8313, Solvang, www.pcpa.org
JUNE 18
Cooking Classes at the Chef’s Touch
Featuring Asian grilling, 6-9pm, $75, Solvang
805-688-1040, www.thechefstouch.com
JUNE 21
Wine Club Summer BBQ at
Lucas & Lewellen
A Wine Country BBQ, live music & great views.
5-8:30pm, $80pp/$55 wine club, 888-777-6663
Solvang, wwwllwine.com
JUNE 22
Valley Wine Ensemble Free Concert
30 local volunteer muscians perform
2pm, Solvang Park Gazebo
www.solvangusa.com
JUNE 28
13th Annual Red, White & Blues Concert at
Buttonwood Farm
Bring a picnic & dance to the tunes from the
band Cadillac Zach. Presented by Buttonwood
Farm Winery and Longoria Wines. $40/$30
Imbibers Club & SB Blues Society members
Solvang, 805-688-3032
info@buttonwoodwinery.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings
at East Beach Wines
Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections
each week, 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request
805-996-4946, Santa Barbara
www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks
at Cachuma Lake
Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent
wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org
ONGOING
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-963-0761, www.lobero.com
• June 13: Keb' Mo'
• June 15: Marc Cohn
• June 18: Idina Menzel
• June 21: The Pine Leaf Boys + JT Nero
• June 22: Brandi Carlile
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara
Cachuma Lake Nature Center
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting!
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in
downtown Santa Barbara
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through June 15: Over Rainbows and
Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of
Children's Books
• Ongoing through August 17:
It's All About Me: California Artists' Self Portraits
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 22
Old Wicked Songs by Jon Marans
Profound, humorous play with fine music
805-965-5400, Alhecama Theatere
ONGOING
Surfing Lessons
Enjoy an exciting day in the water, Santa Barbara
805-898-0671, www.sbadventureco.com
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at Santa Barbara Museum
of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
• Exploring the Spring Sky
• Cosmic Safari
• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 20
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2008
Celebration Workshop
Come & join the fun & build, paint & create
magical works of art for the Solstice Parade
Celebration. Featuring children’s creative area.
Wed. through Fri: 3-8pm, Sat & Sun: 12-6pm
805-965-3396, solstice@solsticeparade.com
Santa Barbara, www.solsticeparade.com
JUNE 13-15
Live Oak Music Festival
Exciting 3 day concert & camping event
Benefit for KCBX Public Radio
Various price packages, 805-781-3030
www.liveoakfest.org
JUNE 20-21
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice 2008
Celebration Festival
Enjoy live music, creative costumes, crafts,
entertainment, great food and more!
Saturday’s event feature a special children’s area
Fri: 4-9pm, Sat: 12:30-8pm, 805-965-3396
solstice@solsticeparade.com
www.solsticeparade.com
JUNE 21
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice
Celebration 2008 Parade
Enjoy the creative, fun, people-powered floats
as they journey through Santa Barbara.
12pm, 805-965-3396, www.solsticeparade.com
solstice@solsticeparade.com
★ JUNE 28
★
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Join Stolpman & other Central Coast wineries at
the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History as
they pour their fine wines. 805-682-4711
Santa Barbara, www.sbnature.org

Winemakers Solicited for 10th Annual Fund Raiser
Wineries Sought to Compete
for Winemakers’ Cookoff Honors
Event host, the Paso Robles Rotary Club,
kicked off its campaign to sign up 30 Central
Coast wineries to participate in its 10th
annual Winemakers’ Cookoff. The event
features winemaker-chefs grilling their own
culinary creations and pairing them with
some of their finest wines. Winemaker pair-
ings will be served to 1,000 attendees as the
participating wineries vie for both “People’s
Choice” and “Judges” award recognition. This
year, the cookoff will be held on Saturday,
August 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Oaks Hot
Springs Spa in Paso Robles. All net proceeds
from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the
Paso Robles Rotary’s Harlow Ford Scholarship
Foundation, which awards college scholar-
ships to area high-school seniors.
“Beginning this year we will be
promoting ‘Make it a Winemakers’
Weekend;’ encouraging participating
wineries to offer event attendees discounts
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and special activities throughout the cookoff
weekend. We hope this promotion will have
a ‘win-win’ effect by enhancing the atten-
dees’ Wine Country experience and gener-
ating new customers and additional revenue
for participating wineries,” said Vicki Silva,
the 2008 event’s winery chair.
Live Oak Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary
Something for Everyone at Live Oak!
It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Live Oak
Music Festival, a three day concert and
camping event held every year on Father’s
Day weekend in the beautiful and peaceful
hills above Santa Barbara.
This year’s festival will be held on June
13, 14 and 15. 100% of Live Oak proceeds
go to support the timeless place that is far
removed from ties and clocks, suits and
schedules.
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Wineries interested in being part of this
year’s Winemakers’ Cookoff or wishing addi-
tional information should contact Vicki Silva
at (805) 239-5151. Tickets are $75. For
tickets or more information, call 1-877-686-
8564 (toll free) or visit the Cookoff on the
web, www.winemakerscookoff.com.
The festival features an aural collage of
live music ranging from traditional, folk,
bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, clas-
sical and world music. To see the complete
three-day concert line-up and to order your
tickets for the festival, visit the website at
www.liveoakfest.org or by phone at (805)
781-3030. Full festival adult tickets are
$115, teen tickets $75 and children’s tickets
$35. Day tickets are $35 for adults and
teens and $15 for children.
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CASTORO CELLARS
by Mark Storer
T
o the old world, celebrating 25 years in
the winemaking business must seem a
pittance. But here in the New World,
25 years in business is a major milestone –
especially when one considers that the 25
years was and is being done in Paso Robles,
which only became a major wine region in
the 1970s. That is where Niels Udsen and the
Castoro Cellars family find themselves these
days.
“It’s really an accomplishment,” says
Udsen, obviously proud of his “dam fine
wine,” the Castoro motto. Castoro means
“beaver” in Italian and it so happens that
Udsen somehow garnered the nickname
“beaver” as a lad. The name carried forward
and is now a name that means “dam fine
wine.”
Udsen’s own education included a degree
in Agri-business from Cal Poly, SLO and
while there, he, “did a couple of projects for
wineries. I really enjoyed it and honestly
thought it would be a great business to get
into.”
25 years have seen a great many changes
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Niels and Bimmer Udsen
Dam Fine Wines
in Paso Robles, not the least of which is its
official designation as an AVA and now a
major world wine-growing region. Castoro
has 550 acres under vines in the region and
is in the process of planting 25 more acres at
its Whale Rock Vineyard on Bethel Road in
Paso Robles. “We’re trying to get to a point
where we rely solely on our own vineyards,”
says Udsen. “But we still purchase grapes
from places we like or people we enjoy
working with.” One such collaboration is the
famed Bien Nacido Vineyard to the south in
Santa Barbara County, from which Castoro
has produced award winning wines
including a reserve Pinot Noir.
Castoro produces between 65,000 and
70,000 cases of wine a year. “We’re sort of in
that middle range,” says Udsen. “Most busi-
ness models are based on either production
below 3,000 cases a year or above 100,000 a
year. We’re not there…yet.”
There’s no rush, either. Castoro has spent
the years fulfilling their promise of fine,
quality wine, not massive amounts of juice.
That attention to detail has resulted in their
recent certification by the California Certified
Organic Farmers association as an organic
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vineyard. “We’ve been farming that way for a
long time, honestly. We just had to get
through the paperwork,” Udsen says. Still,
100 acres are now certified organic on the
Castoro Estate and the rest of the acreage is
farmed in a similar fashion. Organic farming
and sustainable practices have taken hold in
the wine industry for many years now.
Beyond the obvious “green” implications, it’s
also the best way to ensure that a winery can
operate for many years.
The new plantings at Whale Rock Vine-
yard this year will be Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir. “We thought it was time to use that
coolness we get on the west side to our
advantage. Pinot in particular does well in
that climate,” says Udsen. Paso Robles’ west
side vineyards benefit from the cool ocean
breezes that make their way up the canyons
in the evening, cooling temperatures as much
as 40 to 50 degrees during summer evenings
at times.
“We do a lot of custom crush work, too,”
says Udsen. “This will give us an upper hand
in making sure we produce a more consistent
and better product.” Udsen has also spent a
good deal of time growing his brand. “We’ve
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been working with distributors

more and more to set goals and
sell more wine in different places,”
he says. “I like to sell for fun once
in a while, but I have a couple of
people who do most of that.”
Castoro’s secret weapon, if
there is such a thing, however, is
winemaker Tom Myers. Myers has
a long and storied history in the
Paso Robles area and is highly
respected and sought after as a
winemaking consultant. “He’s had
a hand in every vintage we’ve
produced,” says Udsen.
The 25 year celebration has
already kicked off and more
events are planned as summer
gets into full gear. Most impor-
tantly, special pricing can be
found on Castoro wines as well as
various music and dinner events
at the scenic winery on Paso’s west
side.
Udsen himself enjoys the cele-
bration aspect of Castoro wines. “I
think my favorite food and wine
pairing on the white wine side
would be baked salmon with fresh
vegetables from our garden, beets
and carrots and the like, and then
we make a sauce with the wine. I
pair that with Pinot Blanc or our
Tango blend,” says Udsen. “On
the red side, well, that’s barbecue
with our anniversary blend,” he
says.
The next 25 years look plenty
bright for Castoro’s “dam fine
wines.” With new vineyards, new
blends and the newly certified
vintages from 2007, Castoro has
made its place in Paso Robles
history. “I’m proud of what we’ve
done,” says Udsen. “It’s been 25
years of producing great wines.”
Castoro Cellars is located at
1315 N. Bethel Road in
Templeton. The tasting room is
open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. For more information, call
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Preferred Tasting Room:
L AETITIA
WINERY & VINEYARDS
Twenty-Five Years of World Class Wines
by Michael Cervin
C
ontinuing a long line of making tradi-
tional sparkling wines, Laetitia Winery
is one of the few wineries on the entire
Central Coast that creates a variety of
sparkling wine in the French Methode Cham-
penoise style.
The winery was formed in 1982, as a U.S.
extension of the well known French winery,
Champagne Deutz. Through successive
ownerships Laetitia has expanded their
acreage in both Arroyo Grande as well as
Santa Barbara County into a powerhouse
winery with wide distribution. They have
become known for their extensive sparkling
wines (international law forbids California
sparkling wine to be called Champagne,
which is a specific region in France), as well
as Pinot Noir, not to mention a multitude of
other varietals. Currently, Laetitia produces
12
more than 70,000 cases of wine each year.
The tasting room showcases two distinct bars,
a wood bar and their ceramic bar. They also
offer three labels; Laetitia, Nadia (their newest
label) and Barnwood, wines from Santa
Barbara County. The amazing thing about
Laetitia is that they offer such a broad spec-
trum of choices, from sparkling to Pinot Noir,
to Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah
and Chardonnay, Viognier and much more.
They are known for their Pinot Noir and
currently have more than 400 acres of Pinot
Noir planted which take advantage of the
prevailing cooling breezes from the coast a
few miles away from their tasting room and
winery. Laetitia’s site is also fortunate to have
an abundance of gravely clay soil, perfect for
keeping the vines well drained.
A stop at Laetitia Winery offer two tasting
schedules: a complimentary taste of five estate
wines which includes the Brut Cuvee
sparkling wine out of a possible 13 wines, a
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handful of Barnwood and Laetitia wines, or
the reserve tasting, which is five tastes for a
$10 fee and includes your choice of the five
sparklers, two Nadia wines (a white blend and
a red blend) and many reserve wines. They
also offer five different wine clubs for multiple
palettes. Bottle prices at Laetitia range from
$14 to $60 so there’s something to fit every
budget. Laetitia also offers multiple outdoor
picnic areas with expansive views of the
rolling hills of vines, glimpses of Highway 101
and even a bocce ball court. They also provide
a demonstration vineyard, showing rows of
vines planted with different trellising tech-
niques and types of varieties of grapes planted.
Laetitia Winery is located directly off
Highway 101 between Santa Maria and San
Luis Obispo at 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive in
Arroyo Grande. They are open every day
between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Phone 1-888-
809-VINE for further information or to
schedule a group tasting.
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Tolosa Dedicates a
Space For Wine
and Cheese Pairings
Tolosa has announced the resumption of Wine and Cheese Pairing
as of June 7th, 2008. This will be the third year of this increasingly
popular event. In 2006, Tolosa felt that although every winery had the
opportunity to present their wine, few took the initiative to pair vari-
etals with cheese. “Learning about our wines is a great start – next
comes pairing them with food, so we offer the quintessential food
pairing; great cheeses that compliment our wines,” comments Bob
Schiebelhut, principal at Tolosa. Every Saturday from June through
September, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., guests can enjoy four Tolosa
estate wines paired with four artisan cheeses. The pairings are
presented in Tolosa’s “sanctuary,” Heritage Room, which overlooks the
surrounding vineyards. Here, apart from the “hustle and bustle” of the
tasting room, guests can relax and enjoy what we hope will be a
learning experience.
The artisan cheeses are typically purchased from San Luis Obispo’s
Monterey Street Wine Company, who offers a vast amount of choices
from around the globe. Prior to each menu’s publication, the manager
of Monterey Street and Tolosa’s Concierge, John Shakley, together taste
the wines and cheeses to capture the best possible pairing. “A good
wine can be great with the right cheese, but a great wine can be bad
with the wrong one,” quotes John Shakley. Each Saturday a different
list of diverse wines and cheeses are offered, which encourages guests
that have a great experience to return a different week and try all new
pairings.
This year, Tolosa has also added another option in the Heritage
Room, alongside the pairings. Guests can purchase a flight of reserve
wine tastings, including limited-production varietals, barrel select and
library wines. The reserve tasting will be $10 for the public and
complimentary to Tolosa Heritage Society Members.
Tolosa’s Wine and Cheese Pairings are located in the Heritage Room
at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. The pairings began June 7th,
and last through September 27th, 2008. Guests can arrive anytime
between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the pairing. Reservations are not
required, but recommended for parties of six or more. Cost is $20 for
the public or $15 for Heritage Society Members. For questions or
reservations, contact John Shakley at (805) 782-0500 ext. 10 or
jshakley@tolosawinery.com.

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Experience Ceno Caliente

Cellars in San Luis Obispo
You know that feeling when you are visiting Disneyland or Las
Vegas, the feeling that suddenly you have stepped into a whole new
world. That’s the feeling you will experience when you visit Cerro
Caliente Cellars located in San Luis Obispo.
When you first pull up it looks like a well-kept warehouse, until
you take your first step inside. Suddenly, you are taken into a whole
new world. Surrounded by Venetian plastered walls, cobblestone
floors, the artwork of Gene Francis, and a faux second story complete
with windows and planters.
Before you know it you are greeted by an enthusiastic staff member,
often a member of the family and sometimes, the winemaker. Don
Peters shares his passion for the world of wine and food every third
Saturday of the month with a special pairing selected for the day.
Come step into the world of wine with Cerro Caliente Cellars right
off Broad and Capitolio in San Luis Obispo. Follow the arrows for
what is sure be a memorable and fun experience while sampling some
of the best wines the Central Coast has to offer.
Cerro Caliente Cellars is at 831 Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo, and
is open Friay through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor-
mation, call (805) 544-2842 or www.cerrocalientecellars.com.

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Eberle Winery Announces Star-Chef Line Up for 2008
Eberle Winery of Paso Robles has announced the entire line-up of
their one-of-a-kind Guest Chef Dinner Series, which takes place each
month in the Eberle wine caves and features chefs from across the
U.S.A. While this year has already included top chefs such as
Douglas Dodd of the Hotel Bel-Air and the favorite chef of Ellen
DeGeneres, Leonardo Curti of Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez, the
rest of the year’s chefs should help create one for the record books
for Eberle Winery.
All Eberle Winemaker Dinners are held at the Eberle Wild Boar
Room in the Eberle caves and are $150 per person or $120 for Cellar
Club members. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East,
3.5 miles east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. Upcoming winemaker
dinners listed below. For reservations, complete schedule or more
information, visit www.EberleWinery.com. Or, contact Sheri Kennedy
at (805) 238-9607 or sheri@eberlewinery.com.
• Saturday, June 21 – “Locals Only” Dinner
Featuring Chef Chris Kobayashi, Artisan, Paso Robles
Experience a winemaker dinner in the Eberle caves featuring only
“locally grown” food and wine. Chef Chris Kobayashi is well
known for his commitment to using only the freshest, local ingre-
dients to create masterful dishes at Artisan Restaurant. Chef Chris
searches out local and organic produce and his hand selected
proteins are wild caught or sustainably farmed and contain no
growth hormones or antibiotics. Eberle Winery wines are also
made with a “locals only” philosophy. All Eberle fruit is either
grown on the Paso Robles Estate or contracted from partners and
vineyard growers in Paso Robles. We feel this combination of
locally grown food and wine will create a meal like no other – and
offered only at Eberle Winery. Make your reservation soon for this
dinner in the caves. This rare event is limited to 40 people.
• Friday, July 11 – Eberle Hosts One of Bravo’s
"America’s Top Chefs" Tre Wilcox
As chef de cuisine of Dallas’s award-winning five-star restaurant,
Abacus, Tre Wilcox began his culinary career at the age of 17.
Chef Tre’s latest culinary adventures landed him a spot as a
contestant on Bravo’s third season of America’s Top Chef. “Top
Chef 3 Miami” featured 15 of the country’s most impressive rising
chefs and Tre proved to be a strong contender in this competition
for up-and-coming culinary talent. Tre’s dedication, enthusiasm
and passion have made him such a renowned and impressive chef
he’s been nominated as the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star
Chef for two consecutive years. To be nominated for this award,
you must be “age thirty or younger and display an impressive
talent and be likely to make a significant industry impact in years
to come.” D Magazine named him one of the “Top Young Guns” in
Dallas. He has also appeared on a number of TV shows, including
Oprah, the Texas Cable News Network, ABC’s Good Morning
Texas and Metro and FOX’s Good Day Dallas.
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• Saturday, August 2 – Friends of the Winery Dinner in the Caves
Featuring Bern’s Steak House, Tampa, FL
One of America’s top steak houses, boasting one of the largest
wine lists in the world, comes to Eberle Winery for a meal to
remember for our annual Friends of the Winery dinner. Since
1956, Bern’s Steak House has worked with a passion (or some call
it an obsession) to provide the best meat, fish and produce avail-
able to its customers. Bern would only accept the “very, very best,
even if it meant more work and time for preparation, or a higher
price paid to begin with the best raw products.” To that end,
Bern’s Steak House is now considered an iconic restaurant in the
U.S.A. and should be at the top of your “must dine” list.
• Saturday, September 6 – Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the
Caves with Doug Levy, Feast, Tucson, AZ
The cuisine is international, the ambience is high energy and the
name is Feast. What more do you need to have a great time, espe-
cially where your appetite is concerned? Chef/owner Doug Levy
has helped elevate the Tucson food scene to new heights. Join us
as we welcome him to Eberle Winery and experience the food and
wine pairings that are making Chef Levy a well-known favorite in
Arizona.
• Friday, October 17 – Harvest Festival Winemaker Dinner
with Chef Craig von Foerster, Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA
The Post Ranch Inn is a stellar resort perched high above the
California coast in Big Sur. The Zagat Survey ranked its award-
winning restaurant Sierra Mar, headed by Chef Craig von Foer-
ster, as the best hotel restaurant in the state in 2006. Fusing East
and West style cuisine, Sierra Mar showcases everything spectac-
ular about California. Chef von Foerster has recently earned
acclaim on NBC’s “Today Show,” and in Sunset Magazine. Enjoy
world-class cuisine and world-class wine at Eberle celebrating the
harvest of 2008!
• Saturday, November 1 – Eberle Welcomes Acclaimed Chef
Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington D.C.
It is with great honor that Eberle Winery hosts acclaimed chef and
good friend Michel Richard to a Guest Chef Dinner in the Eberle
caves. With a culinary career 40 years in the making, Chef
Richard’s Citrus and Citronelle restaurants in Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara, and flagship restaurant in Washington, D.C. have earned a
staggering array of honors befitting such a talented chef. Author,
James Beard Award Winner, and recipient of numerous awards and
honors, Chef Richard is currently celebrating the opening of a new
restaurant in Carmel Valley. Experience a meal like no other from
a culinary talent who Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate
describes as “A great chef, who is cooking at a level that far exceeds
any Michelin three-star chef in France." A portion of the proceeds
from this dinner goes directly to the Eberle Scholarship for
students studying wine and viticulture at Cal Poly.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
C AY U C O S
MAMA’S MEATBALL
by Charles Neave
One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the food at HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
a local restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurant business. The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the
Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally
Ask a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they think of
inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden
Mama’s meatballs in San Luis Obispo and their lips begin to and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -
quiver, their eyes roll towards the heavens, they sigh; that is how from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.
good Mama’s Meatball is. 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
Set in a small courtyard off of one of the town’s main streets, in www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
a place called the Old Creamery, Mama’s Meatball is actually
divided in two. On the right is the take-out where people line up
to get their orders of meatballs and more. To the left, fronted by a
huge-trunked tree and a water fountain, is the intimate restaurant
with it’s mural of the Mediterranean across the back. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under owner and chef Nicola
Allegretta, offers a wide range of authentic Italian dishes, many of
them now available in smaller sizes as well, a bow to the economy
and his customer’s wishes. Among them are half a dozen soups, a
MAMA'S MEATBALL
long list of salads (including grilled salmon and a refreshing pear
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
and gorgonzola), some wonderful antipasto choices, both hot and
Mama's Meatball has specialized in
cold paninis (including, of course, one made with meatballs), creating seasonal menus by using only
more pasta dishes than there is space here to share (though the the finest and freshest ingredients.
Ravioli di Pollo all Vodka – homemade ravioli filled with chicken 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
and served in a vodka sauce – cannot go unmentioned). www.mamasmeatball.com
There is also a heady selection of meat and fish dishes as well 805-544-0861
as any number of traditional and specialty pizzas (now available
in two sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts.
Mama’s Meatball is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
except Sunday. They are located in the Old Creamery plaza at
NOVO RESTAURANT
570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. They are also known for
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingre-
their very popular catering services, which work with groups dients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian,
(including weddings) of every type and size. Their telephone Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the
number is (805) 544-0861 and they are on the Internet at senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
www.MamasMeatball.com. Watch for their new location mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp,
seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore.
opening the first week in April at 325 Pier Avenue, in Oceano;
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
(805) 473-2383.
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com

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
Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm charming vintage home, Robin’s has been delighting locals
Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building & visitors with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international
(805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz foods and gracious service for 24 years. We 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, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
with a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella. 4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007

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ROBERT HALL WINERY
A ‘Hallmark’ for Paso Robles
T
ucked into the hillside east of Paso
Robles, along California’s enchanting
Central Coast, lies a dream 40 years in
the making. An entrepreneur with tremen-
dous business acumen, Robert L. Hall has
built a world-class winery which has become
a landmark for the Paso Robles community.
During a family trip to France in the late
’70s, Robert visited the Rhône valley and was
captivated by the winery lifestyle of farming,
crafting wine and the pairing of wine with
food. Robert began developing his idea for a
premium-producing vineyard and winery in
the early-’80s, and ventured west with the
goal of visiting each of California’s wine
appellations to explore the optimum growing
conditions for the production of premium
wine grapes, specifically the Rhône varieties
he had enjoyed so much. In the early-’90s,
Robert and Margaret discovered the perfect
terroir in the Paso Robles appellation.
Featuring soil rich in nutrients, coupled with
warm days and cool nights, Robert felt the
viticultural conditions were ideal to the
development of the enological characteristics
he was seeking to produce. “Home Ranch”
was acquired in 1995. Soon after, the
“Terrace” and “Bench” vineyards joined the
Hall Ranch enclave.
The Hall Ranch honors old world tradi-
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tions with new world technology. As true
stewards of the land, environmental sustain-
ability is practiced to conserve natural
resources. Measures practiced include
resource management thru the preservation
of native oak trees on the Hall Ranch, energy
and water conservation thru the recycling
and treatment of waste water for vineyard
and landscape irrigation, use of a natural
pumice, diatomaceous earth and organic
compost tea in the vineyard as well as cover
crops, beneficial insects and permaculture
gardens.
In July 2001, Robert Hall welcomed
Winemaker Don Brady to Robert Hall
Winery. A native of Texas, Don began
working in the wine industry while a student
at Texas Tech University, continuing his
career path with Texas wineries prior to
moving to California. Don received honors
by his industry peers by receiving the Inter-
national Wine and Spirits “Wine of America”
award, as well as recognition by the Paso
Robles Wine Country Alliance in partnership
with the Independent Grape Growers of Paso
Robles and San Luis Obispo Vintners Associ-
ation as the “Winemaker of the Year” in
2006. Don says his “goal is to capture the
essence of the vineyard as well as enhance
the quality of wine by getting the best
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product possible out of each vine.” Robert
Hall Winery is most known their Cabernet
Sauvignon, in addition to a proprietary blend
– the Rhône de Robles, which includes
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and Counoise.
The Robert Hall Winery tasting room has
a tremendous selection of over fifteen wines
available for tasting including the award-
winning Blanc de Robles, Meritage and
Vintage Port. Open daily, the Hospitality
Center is a destination for wine enthusiasts.
Guided Educational Tours are available and
include a tour of the state-of-the-art wine-
making facility and 19,000 square feet of
underground wine caverns – the largest on
the Central Coast. Enjoy a barrel tasting as
you learn about the winemaking process
from the vine to the glass. The winery also
hosts special events throughout the year
including food and wine seminars, outdoor
concerts, weddings and private celebrations.
Today, Robert and Margaret have estab-
lished very solid roots in ever-growing wine
community of Paso Robles. Robert Hall
Winery is the result of an old-fashioned work
ethic combined with traditional winemaking
techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and a
team of dedicated professionals. Robert
invites all to drop by for a visit to discover
the essence of Paso Robles.
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SUMMER EVENTS AT ROBERT HALL WINERY

• Sunday, June 15th – Father’s Day BBQ & Classic Car Show
• Friday, June 27th – Sunset Wine Down Concert
• Friday, July 4th – Annual Independence Celebration
• Saturday, July 12th – Papagallo Wine Cruise on Morro Bay
• Friday, August 29th – Sunset Wine Down Concert
For more information on events at Robert Hall Winery,
please visit www.roberthallwinery.com or contact
Robert Hall Winery Events, 805.239.1616 ext. 14
events@roberthallwinery.com

ROBERT HALL - PERFECT WINES FOR SUMMER!

Gold Medal Wines:
• 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
• 2007 Chardonnay (DOUBLE GOLD)
• 2007 Viognier
• 2007 Rosé de Robles
• 2006 Grenache
• 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2005 Meritage (90 SCORE!)
• 2005 Vintage Port (DOUBLE GOLD)
Open a bottle today & discover the Essence of Paso Robles™!

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Wine Event Company Inspires Love & Romance with

Cinema e Vino – Great Films, Great Wines, Great Food
If the thought of being outside under the stars on a warm summer
night and sharing great wine, great food and a great film with
someone you love is your idea of a romantic evening then look no
further than Cinema e Vino to be able to provide that perfect atmos-
phere for just such an evening.
Cinema e Vino partners with selected California Central Coast
wineries to create romantic evenings for people who enjoy wine
tasting, Italian cuisine and watching great movies. The company,
founded by Gina DeGirolamo and Melita Toscano, turns scenic
wineries into romantic vineyard cinemas.
“Last year was such a huge success for us that there was no ques-
tion we would do a second season,” says Gina. “The most wonderful
thing for us was that so many people came to celebrate special occa-
sions such as anniversaries, birthdays and honeymoons. We even had
one couple get engaged at our event.”
The evening begins with a private wine tasting just for Cinema e
Vino guests at select vineyards such as Cass, Villicana, Meridian and Cinema e Vino’s state-of-the-art equipment ensures a first-rate
Gainey. Each event is created to accommodate a limited amount of cinematic experience, while the food, wine and Mother Nature
people, ensuring a warm and intimate environment from start to provide the ambiance.
finish. Guests are then escorted to a scenic vineyard theater, staged “This year we are particularly excited to be offering very special
with comfortable chairs and cozy blankets. Once seated, your weekend packages that include hotel accommodations and spa treat-
gourmet Tuscan dinner basket is served, freshly prepared and warm ments to complement the Cinema a Vino experience,” says Melita.
from the oven. Under a canopy of stars and with friends, family or that “The company is expanding to include elements that seem to go hand
very special someone by your side, a film flickers to life on the screen. in hand. More than a stand alone event, Cinema e Vino becomes the
centerpiece of a fun filled, romantic and memorable weekend.”
Ticket price is $65 for wine club members, $75 for the general
public (includes $10 voucher good for wine room purchase that
evening). Advance ticket purchase is required due to limited seating
per event. Cinema E Vino is also available for corporate and private
functions, as well as fundraisers. For more information, call (805)
238-0095 or visit www.Cinemaevino.com.

Cinema e Vino Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 11TH
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon,
Tony Curtis
Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez
SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
DUCK SOUP
The Marx Bros.
Cass Winery, Paso Robles
SATURDAY, JULY 26TH
GREASE the sing-a-long
Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta
Meridian Winery, Paso Robles
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH
CHICAGO
Catherine Zeta-Jones,
Renee Zellwegger, Richard Gere
Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH
THE GRADUATE
Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft,
Katharine Ross
Cass Winery, Paso Robles
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
Meridian Winery, Paso Robles

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MIDLIFE CRISIS WINERY
Three Dogs, A Three Hour Commute and A Crazy Dream
by Jill Mittan
R
iddle me this – what do three
dogs, a three hour commute and
a crazy dream all have in
common?
Answer – the Midlife Crisis Winery.
Spend a little time here with us as we
explain the riddle and share a little of
the crisis and the dream.
Founded in 2004, the Midlife Crisis
Winery more than lives up to the crisis
part of its name. We are a very small
winery. Just the two of us, Kevin and Jill Mittan, operate the winery
so we wear many, many hats. We are the winemakers, the cellar
workers, the bottling line as well as the marketing and sales staff and
regularly fulfill that nebulous job description of “other duties as
required.” There is no “official” winery building – the wines are made
at a cooperative facility in Paso Robles right now. Nor do we grow our
own grapes – yet – instead fruit is purchased from several growers in
the Paso Robles appellation. But we do have a tasting room right in the
heart of downtown Paso Robles. Carlos, Arenda and Dawn handle
everything for us when we are not there. Which leads to one of the
clue to the riddle.
A Three Hour Commute
We make wine on weekends around jobs in Los Angeles. The
commute from our five day a week home in the San Fernando Valley
to our house (and the future site of our winery) is just about three
hours depending on weather and how many CHP cars we see. Our
day jobs are in the entertainment industry in post production – which
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is all the stuff that happens after
shooting before release. The strikes you
have all heard about are part of the
impetus for the commute and the
dream – but more on that in a minute.
In our fourth vintage, we started all of
this in August 2004 and have made the
commute virtually every weekend since
then either separately or together – but
always with the dogs – and thus the
second clue of our riddle.
Three Dogs (sort of)
We often joke that our Australian Shepherds, Maggie (now
deceased), Sydney and Roo, are the real owners of the winery. Besides
being part of our commuter lifestyle, the dogs also have their place in
our story and our dream. We are DINKS (dual income, no kids) and
the dogs kind of fill in the place of the children we couldn’t have.
Maggie and Sydney were rescues – we plan to become a foster home
for Australian Shepherd Rescue when we land in Paso Robles full time.
Until then, we contribute part of our sales to both Australian Shepherd
Rescue and the ASPCA. And, to complete their place in the dream,
the terrible trio each have a wine named in their honor. Roo Boy Red
is the Midlife’s proprietary red blend and Maggie’s Magic and Sydney’s
Surprise are fun sparkling wines.
And now to the last clue in the riddle –
One Absolutely Crazy Dream
The winery is the result of years of daydreaming about doing some-
thing else besides the day jobs (which we have not been able to shed
yet) and that restlessness that we all feel in at some point in our lives.
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Most people satisfy the

daydreams and the restlessness
with a great vacation or a
Corvette and are over their
“midlife crisis.” We, unfortu-
nately, couldn’t settle for anything
that simple. We had been
passionate amateur winemakers
for a long time before we started
Midlife Crisis. We loved creating
wine because it was something
totally different than the world of
our day jobs. Wine is real and we
can hold those bottles in our
hands and say, “I made this.” So
we decided to give winemaking a
try.
Fine Wine...
Today, we produce a whole Fine Art...
bunch of wines that are an
eclectic mix of Italian, Rhône and Fine Food
Bordeaux varietals including
1307 Park St. Alley, Downtown Paso Robles
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Syrah,
Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot and
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Zinfandel in addition to the dog 805.226.2010
wines we mentioned. We will
introduce our 2006 Nebbiolo
and a red blend called Crisis this
summer in time for our wine
club shipments.
So now you know all about
our riddle. Midlife Crisis is our
crazy dream that is slowly but
surely becoming reality. It has
taught us a lot along the way.
Chasing this dream is harder
than we thought it would be.
But, the winery is also infinitely
rewarding in ways we could
never have imagined. And there
is more to come in our crazy
dream. We hope to build a
sustainable winery on our prop-
erty just off 46 East along with
some vineyards, the dog kennels
and whatever else we figure out.
We hope you’ll come visit and
share a little of our dream and tell
us something about yours – at
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com or
at our tasting room in downtown
Paso Robles at 1244 Pine Street.

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Anglim Winery’s Tasting Room was a Train Depot in 1887

Get most dads a home winemaking kit for
Father’s Day and it will probably wind up
gathering dust in some corner of the garage.
Not Steve Anglim.
And when his first winemaking efforts
intrigued his wife, Steffanie, she suggested
they see what he could do with some quality
grapes. They purchased some Pinot Noir,
Merlot and Syrah from Santa Barbara County
— the Anglims were living in Southern Cali-
fornia at the time — and that was it.
“It kind of snowballed in our garage,” said
Steffanie, “because Steve doesn’t do anything
small.”
That was more than 10 years ago. By 2002,
the couple established Anglim Winery,
releasing a Syrah, and followed that up a year
later added Viognier. By 2005, they had
opened the Paso Robles tasting room and the
winery now produces about 4,000 cases
annually featuring a range of mostly Rhône
varietals.
The downtown tasting room, a couple of
blocks from the Paso Robles’ historic center,
is located in a building that housed the city’s
first train depot, dating to 1887. The
charming spot features the depot’s original
wood floors and windows, with the
renovated interior maintaining the feel
of a century-old depot.
Inside, are a couple of
tables and a small tasting
bar. It’s a bit off the The Anglim Winery
beaten path, but attracts tasting room is at 740 Pine
both a lunchtime clien- Street (next to the newer
tele and visitors who train depot), a couple of
drop by before walking blocks south of Paso Robles
to one of Paso Robles’ City Park. Tasting hours are
renowned restaurants 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
that have opened in recent years. Thursday through Monday, except Sunday,
As for the wines themselves, Steffanie when it opens at noon. You can also visit by
Anglim said her husband strives to make appointment, which can be made by calling
food-friendly wines that are elegant and (805) 227-6813. You can also visit the
balanced and “not overly in your face.” winery’s website at www.anglimwinery.com.

DOWNTOWN
15TH STREET
PASO ROBLES
OAK STREET

ORTMAN
14TH STREET
101
VIHUELASILVER STONE
Wine Attic PIANETTA
13TH STREET
HEARTHSTONE /

PASO ROBLES STREET

BEAR CAVE CELLARS EDWARD MIDLIFE CRISIS
ARROYO ROBLES SELLERS WINERY
12TH STREET
SPRING STREET

PINE STREET

RAILROAD STREET

CITY PARK
RIVERSIDE AVENUE

ORCHID
10TH STREET HILL
STREET
OAK STREET

9TH STREET
PARK

Hice Cellars
8TH STREET ANGLIM WINERY
D’ANBINO CELLARS
7TH STREET

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TASTE WHAT DOWNTOWN

HAS TO OFFER
Arroyo Robles Orchid Hill
Family owned and operated,
Downtown Paso Robles Fine premium
it is our goal to enhance your estate wines are
wine tasting experience and show you is home to more than 10 paired with cheese
the true beauty of Paso Robles wines. to complement your

Tasting bar
premium tasting rooms, tasting experience
on Friday, Saturday,
features gifts,
wine accessories all within walking Sunday and by appointment.
We also feature art work by world-renowned
and
artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.
picnic supplies. distance of one another. 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles
Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles
877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com
Each of these boutique 805-237-7525
Daily 11:30-7 or by appointment

wineries offers a unique

Bear Cave Cellars Pianetta Winery
Hand-crafted
experience with Pianetta Winery creates
limited releases of
Paso Robles premium red varietals
red wines. individual flavor. and blends using our
own Estate Vineyards in
Come on by
when you see Together they make Indian Valley. From
growing to winemaking our techniques
the Bear Flag fly focus on balance and intense flavor.
or give us a call
and we will open. for an unforgettable Join us at the Historic
Granger’s Union Building.
1227 Park Street
Suite B Wine Country 829 13th Street, Paso Robles
805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com
Paso Robles
Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12pm-6pm
805-238-4329 destination Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm

D’Anbino Edward Sellers Vihuela

Owned by a family Edward Sellers is Vihuela (vee-way-la)
of professional a boutique winery is a boutique winery
specializing in small lots with a passion for
musicians, you of handmade American
will always be old-world Spanish guitar
Rhône-style wines
entertained in our and a taste for
from Paso Robles.
Our awarding winning wines reveal an new world, artisan wine.
lively tasting room.
elegant structure and an intense Each wine is crafted
Experience our fruit concentration distinctive of their to express an elegant
award-winning progressive Central Coast origins.
balance of art and science that
wines and music Come in and enjoy a taste. we’d love to share with you!
memorabilia. 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles
1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller Williams)
710 Pine Street, Paso Robles in the newly completed “Clock Tower Building”
805-835-4304
805-227-6800 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com
Sunday & Monday 11-4
Thursday-Monday 11-7, Closed Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday-Monday, Noon-7 Thursday through Saturday 11-8

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International Organization
Teams Up With Paso Robles
Winery To End Hunger
Urban Farming and Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery Launches
Vineyards Growing Veggies™ Pilot Program For Vineyards.
On Saturday, May 31, dozens of volunteers from the local commu-
nity pitched in to help plant approximately one acre of vegetables on
donated, fertile growing land at Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery
located on Union Road in Paso Robles as part of a new Vineyards
Growing Veggies™ initiative expanding Urban Farming’s mission to
end hunger. Steinbeck Vineyards will be the first vineyard in the US
to launch the Vineyards Growing Veggies™ pilot program and act as
the model to encourage other vineyards to participate in the Urban
Farming program across the country and worldwide. Vineyards
Growing Veggies™ is an expansion of the Urban Farming campaign,
INCLUDE FOOD!™ when planting and landscaping.
Using and teaching organic growing methods, the fresh-farmed,
locally grown vegetables will be given away to local area food banks,
volunteers tending the garden and families in need living in the
surrounding community. “My family is thrilled to be part of such a
great cause during a very difficult time in our economy,” said Cindy
Newkirk of Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery. “With skyrocketing gas
and food prices and the threat of food shortages from the use of food
for fuel, we are happy to help our neighbors in this community. In
addition, growing organic food through a community effort not only
nourishes our bodies, but it fosters a sense of belonging and builds
friendships,” she added.
Also contributing to the Vineyards Growing Veggies™ program is
the Farm Supply Company who is generously donating all of the irri-
gation system design plans, hardware and installation; Hometown
Nursery is contributing vegetable seedlings along with numerous bags
of grow mulch and Meyer Trucking will be involved in trucking over
4000 seedlings from Cal Poly to Los Angeles as part of the Urban
Farming Food Chain™ program.
Urban Farming was first introduced to the Paso Robles Wine
Region through the Winery Music Awards, a summer-long music
competition among unsigned artists that took place last year in Paso
Robles. Taja Sevelle, founder of Urban Farming was introduced to
Kathy Kelly, founder/producer of the Winery Music Awards at the
final competition last year at River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa. The
result of that meeting began two new Urban Farming initiatives, the
Vineyards Growing Veggies™ program and a blossoming relationship
with Cal Poly’s Agricultural School.
For more information, contact Joyce Lapinsky, Program Director at
Urban Farming at (323) 610-0798 or Kathy Kelly, Vineyards Growing
Veggies™ Program at (805) 434-5100 or (310) 717-8750.

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Visit some of the newest and most exciting

wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!

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We invite you come and taste our
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
wines in the B & E Saloon that colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
overlooks the vineyard. Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Daily 11am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles
805-238-4815 Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
www.bevineyard.com 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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Falcon Nest Winery – Just Like a Trip to Tuscany

If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you
know what it’s like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautiful
scenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you don’t
have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience the delights of
Italy. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of Francesco Grande and his
lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born in Calabria and grew up in
the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many of his fellow countrymen, his
passion for food and wine has been the focus of his life.
For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy
restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customer to
convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to the Paso
Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide a little rest
and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly beautiful
rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that it was time for
a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots.
“Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a wine-
maker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father before him
and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life,” says Francesco.
With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned his
land into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesque little
winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless sea of Carol and Francesco Grande
vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah,
Francesco has not totally hung up his chef’s apron, though. The
Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.
tasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Italian
“I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it is
specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side the fine
soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a lot
wines of Falcon Nest.
longer. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse!” says
Falcon’s Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles. The
Francesco.
tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more infor-
mation, call (805) 226-0227 or go to www.falconnestwine.com.

CASS VINEYARDS
Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhône
wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, paté and specialty
foods. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an array of choices for an impromptu
picnic indoors or out. We also offer a lunch menu prepared by our
Chef Brandon McPartlan seven days a week.
Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com
Enjoy the beauty of gently rolling hills in
the Paso Robles countryside and discover
some of the CHATEAU MARGENE
newest and most A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of
luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene
exciting wineries produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and
winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the
on California’s Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the
deck or under the oaks.
Central Coast. Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
By advanced appointment on Fridays
4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA
805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

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Lakeside Wine Tasting at

Atascadero Wine Festival
Drinking wine can be good for your heart in more ways than one!
Sip, savor and help support the Charles Paddock Zoo while you
discover lakeside wine tasting at the 13th Annual Atascadero Wine
Festival June 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 80 Central
Coast wineries will be pouring their viticulture delights at Atascadero
Lake Park all in support of a good time and a good cause.
Held in conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the
Saturday event will also feature the works of several local artists and a
variety of other vendors. There will be live entertainment by the
Mighty Croon Dogs and food will be available for purchase from a
variety of local restaurants. Free shuttles from the Sunken Gardens in
downtown Atascadero to Atascadero Lake Park are available
throughout the day.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and include a
commemorative tasting glass with unlimited tasting. Tickets are avail-
able online at www.Vallitix.com, by phone at 1-888-825-5484, and at
all Vallitix outlets. Convenience fees will apply. Visit the website at
www.AtascaderoWineFetsival.com for more information.
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Costa de Oro Celebrates Its Second Anniversary

In 2006, Gold Coast Farms and Costa De Oro Winery proudly Costa de Oro – Spanish for Gold Coast – uses estate-grown fruit to
opened The Gold Coast Marketplace. On June 21, they will be cele- produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Thirty acres of bluff-top vine-
brating their 2nd anniversary from noon to 4 p.m. with library wines, yards were planted by Burk’s father, Ron, and his Gold Coast Farms
catered barbecue and live music. partner, Robert Espinola, when they found the well-drained, sandy
A stone fruit’s throw from Highway 101 in Santa Maria, its easy loam soil ill-suited for vegetables.
accessibility attracts both travelers just passing through and wine It was, however, ideal for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
enthusiasts launching a day of tasting along the Foxen Canyon wine Costa de Oro also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvi-
trail. gnon, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosè and Syrah.
The tasting room is part of the Gold Coast Marketplace where an The Gold Coast Marketplace and Costa de Oro wine tasting room
array of fresh produce and gourmet foods are available along with are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is on the east side of Highway
Costa de Oro’s award-winning wines. Sure, the shopping’s great, but 101. Use the Stowell Road off-ramp traveling either north or south.
Costa de Oro’s wines are reason enough to visit. Come celebrate this milestone event Costa de Oro style!
Winemaker Gary Burk’s craftsmanship has earned plaudits from For more information, call (805) 922-1468, visit the website at
wine critics and a number of awards, including Best in Show at both www.costadeorowinery.com or email janae@cdowinery.com.
the Orange and Santa Barbara County fairs.

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Cal Poly Vineyard Reliant on Wine & Golf Fund Raiser

Education budget cuts have delayed the launch of Cal Poly’s orig- funding for the on-campus vineyard. The annual event, which raised
inal goals for a state-of-the-art wine production facility. The Wine & $12,000 last year for the program, will take place on Friday, June 13
Golf Symposium was created in 2002 as a vehicle to raise money for as an invitational event for its sponsors.
the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Program, through scholarships and The Wine and Viticulture Degree Program, which started in 2004,
has been entirely reliant on private and industry funding for the 15
acre on-campus vineyard. The Wine & Golf Symposium is a once a
year non-profit event that seeks sponsors, mainly from the local wine
industry, to fundraise for the program.
The golf tournament is being held at The Links at Vista Del Hombre
golf course in the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country. There is also a
banquet following the event which will be hosted by Silver Horse
Winery. The event is an invitational with a $500 minimum sponsor-
ship to have a player in the golf tournament. The main corporate
sponsor is cooperage Seguin Moreau in addition to KSBY and Wine
Business Monthly as the Media sponsors.
For more information, contact Peter Price at (805) 610-6060 or
pprice@thegrid.net.

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The 21st Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival, June 28

This is the wine festival you cannot miss! More than 50 of the best
Central Coast wineries complemented with some of the best local
bakers, caterers and chefs will be in one beautiful, serene spot to tanta-
lize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados. In addition to
enticing the palettes, the Santa Barbara Wine Festival will host three
food and wine experts (names to be announced).
Last year’s event sold out. So this year the Museum has decided to
close its campus for the day to accommodate more wine festival
guests. Below is a list of participating wineries and food vendors to-
date. For an updated list and more information about the Santa
Barbara Wine Festival go to www.sbnature.org/winefestival.
Participating wineries include: Alexander and Wayne, Alma Rosa
Winery & Vineyards, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Arthur Earl, Artiste,
Au Bon Climat Winery, Babcock Winery & Vineyards, Beckmen Vine-
yards, Bedford Thompson Winery & Vineyards, The Brander Vine-
yard, Byron, Calcareous Vineyard, Cambria, Carr Vineyards and
Winery, Cass Vineyards and Winery, Chateau Margene, CORE,
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard and Winery, Demetria, Donati Family
Vineyard, Eagle Castle Winery, Edward Sellers Vineyards & Wines,
Fiddlehead Cellars, Flying Goat Cellars, Foxen, Guy Riedel Wines,
Herzog Wine Cellars, Huber Cellars, Hunt Cellars, IO, Kalyra, La Vie
Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Melville Vineyards and
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Winery, Michael Grace Wines, Midlife Crisis Winery, Mosby Winery,
Opolo Vineyards, Oreana, Palmina Vineyard & Winery, Presidio,
Prodigal Winery, Qupé, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, RN Estate Vineyard,
Santa Barbara Cellars Wine Storage, Stolpman, Sylvester Vineyards
and Winery, Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard,
Tolosa, Westerly Vineyards and Whitcraft Winery.
Food vendors are: Bella Dolce Bakery, Classic Grill Catering Co.,
D’Angelo Bakery, Hollister Brewing Company, Jake’s Cottage Café,
Lazy Acres, Santa Barbara Olive Company, Santa Barbara Chocolate
Fountains, Savoy Truffles, The Berry Man and Village Modern Foods.
Tickets for members are $50 and $75 for non-members. The event
takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History. To purchase tickets, call (805) 682-4711 ext. 443 or go online
to www.sbnature.org/tickets. Proceeds benefit the Museum's exhibits
and educational programs.
The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is sponsored in part by The Dreier
Group, The Tent Merchant, Santa Barbara Daily Sound, TravelHost
Magazine, KDB, KLITE and KTYD.

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★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
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Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 ★ J. Paul Rosilez – Cambria Mo-Th Su 11-5
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 734 Main St, Ste C; 805-927-5110 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
★ Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
★ Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X ★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X ★ Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
★ Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X ★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X ★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By ★ Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By ★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su ★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su ★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily ★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ Hearthstone Tasting Room – Paso Robles Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805 237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6 X X 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-7 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X

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★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11-5:30 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Th-Mo Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 12-7 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By ★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 ★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 ★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X

★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X

★ Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X

Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X

Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X

Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su ★ Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X

Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily York Mountain – Templeton Daily
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
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RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X ★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X SAN LUIS OBISPO
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X

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★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily ★ Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X

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Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S O LVA N G ★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
★ Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X ★ Trio – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily Tasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X ★ Vigna Ladonna – Solvang Daily
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE 12-7ish X X
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X S A N TA Y N E Z
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily ★ Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N ★ DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-5 X X East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
805-736-9957 Appt X X Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X Jorian Hill – Solvang By Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo S A N TA B A R B A R A
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
805-686-0850 Appt 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X

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