SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO CENTRAL COAST: & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST WINE, GETAWAYS, THINGS TO DO & EVENTS
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1 SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO CENTRAL COAST: & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES Y E R R O T U S T A
E Kenneth Volk Vineyards
F PUBLISHING EVERY OTHER WEEK! JUNE 26, 2008 • ISSUE 9 – VOLUME 2 2 1 WINE COUNTRY NEWS
M Wine Country Calendar ...... 6-8 O
O ON THE COVER R
D Baileyana Winery, tangent Winery ...... 18 E G R N
I WINE TASTING IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES ...... 24 R T E S F PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP ...... 26 A E T
R Silver Horse Winery
P SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP ...... 32
8 SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP ...... 33 1
SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP ...... 34
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP ...... 35 R
E LISTINGS ...... 36-39 V E O H C T
N Baileyana & tangent ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah Flickinger
O DIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA Phone 805-252-5440
7 [email protected] 1 PUBLISHER Dan Zimmerman Direct 707-938-3734
N MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant A
D P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433 R E Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674 U R [email protected] A R T
E CALENDAR EDITOR Maria Olascoaga S F
E Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax707-938-3674 E
R [email protected] R NovoNovo Restaurant P OFFICE MANAGER Cathy Gore Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674 1
3 Email [email protected] EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Leah Kolt, Len Napolitano, Charles Neave, Mark Storer, Janis Switzer S E I S R D E A Going to Northern California Wine Country? N O I
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PASO ROBLES # JUNE 28 # JULY 11 JULY 26 ONGOING Texas Hold’em at Rio Seco 46 West Wineries – Friday Night Joe Craven at Stacked Stone Cellars Estrella Warbird Museum 6-9pm, RSVP, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Wine & Cheese at Doce Robles $15, 8pm, 805-238-7872, Paso Robles Fascinating collection of military aircrafts www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles A fine wine & delicious cheese event www.stackedstone.com 6-8pm, $15, 805-227-4766, Paso Robles 10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles # JUNE 29 # JULY 26 www.ewarbirds.org www.paso46westwineries.com Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting Al Fresco Winemaker Dinner # ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Series at Adelaida Cellars # JULY 11 at Castoro Cellars Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, Limited to 18 Eberle Hosts Tre Wilcox of A spectacular evening of fine wines, food & music Local winemaker featured each week. guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 x14 America’s Top Chefs 6:30pm, $85, $75 wine club members 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles Enjoy a delicious menu from renowned chef 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com www.vinotecawinebar.com. [email protected], www.adelaida.com 6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles # JULY 27 • July 2: TBA www.eberlewinery.com Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting • July 9: Domaine Alfred # ONGOING IN JULY Series at Adelaida Cellars • July 16: Niner Winer Estates Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars # JULY 12 Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. • July 23: Sextant Winery Featuring Jack Johnson Pappagallo Cruise with Robert Hall Winery 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 • July 30: Derby Winery Estates 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton Enjoy a 3 hour cruise on Mooro Bay on board www.castorocellars.com the 72ft. luxury yacht while experiencing $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH superb cuisine specially paired with Robert [email protected], www.adelaida.com Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards # ONGOING IN JULY Hall wines. 1-4pm, $100 pp / $90 Cavern Club Try gourmet food paired with fine wine Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: # ONGOING IN AUGUST 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles Rumba & Waltz Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars [email protected] www.meridianvineyards.com Learn to dance & show what you have learned Featuring Diana Mendoza www.roberthallwinery.com during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton ONGOING SATURDAYS 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members # JULY 12 www.castorocellars.com Templeton Farmers’ Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com Festival Mosaic’s Fringe Series # ONGOING IN AUGUST 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles at Castoro Cellars Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Classically trained musicians become unhinged # JULY 4 Cha-Cha & Tango ONGOING SATURDAYS playing alternative music featuring the music Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Learn to dance & show what you have learned Paso Robles Farmers’ Market of Montana Skies. 7:30pm, Paso Robles during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 Country farm arts and crafts market Featuring music by Sideroads 877-881-8889, 805-781-3008 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members 8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door www.mozartfestival.com 805-237-8884, Paso Robles, Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com ONGOING Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com # JULY 13 Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars # AUGUST 2 Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. # JULY 4 Featuring-Up music by In The Air Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves 11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles Independence Day BBQ at Robert Hall 1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles Featuring Bern’s Steak House of Tampa, Fla Great family fun for all ages. Paso Robles # ONGOING IN JUNE www.castorocellars.com 6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles 6-10pm, $30/$25 Cavern Club, $15 Children Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars www.eberlewinery.com Featuring the Paso Robles Art Association RSVP, www.roberthallwinery.com # JULY 13 Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting # AUGUST 2 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton JULY 4 Series at Adelaida Cellars Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars www.castorocellars.com Fourth of July Celebration HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, RSVP, 805-239-8980 Featuring the music of Blue Latitude, Nataly at Firestone Vineyard # ONGOING IN JUNE $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles Lola, Martin Paris & Leigh Wyckoff Enjoy delicious BBQ from JD Boones Smoke- Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: [email protected], www.adelaida.com 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles house while listening to live music & sipping fine Swing & Fox Trot www.castorocellars.com Learn to dance & show what you have learned wines. Bring blankets/chairs for the fireworks! # JULY 18 during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6-10pm, $45, 805-591-8050, Paso Robles Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco # AUGUST 8 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members www.firestonewine.com Featuring music by Mo Diggs Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Featuring music by Dac and Friends Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com # JULY 5 Paso Robles, Vina Robles Hospitality Center 805-237-8884, Paso Robles 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Summer Birthday Bash – Sunset Cruise of 805-237-8884, Paso Robles # JUNE 27 www.riosecowine.com Morro Bay with Midlife Crisis www.riosecowine.com Vina Robles Winery Summer Enjoy the sunset on the Papagallo II while # JULY 19 Concert Series 2008 sipping Midlife Crisis wines paired with five EOS 11th Annual Blending Seminar AUGUST 9 Featuring the Usonia Jazz Band inspired recipes. 805-237-8730, RSVP Featuring delicious luncheon & seminar Rotary Winemakers’ Invitational Cookoff 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles [email protected] 11:30am-2:30pm, $50, 805-239-2562 Taste the tempting fare grilled for your dining pleasure and enjoy the wines the chefs have # JUNE 27 www.eosvintage.com # JULY 7 selected to pair with their culinary creations. Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery Bottling Party at Rio Seco # JULY 19 6-9pm, $75, 805-226-5674, Paso Robles Unwind out on the Garden Terrace as Robert All help appreciated! Call winery for details. Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi [email protected] Hall continues their Friday night music series. 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Featuring classic rock by Rail River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa The evening includes music, a glass of wine www.riosecowine.com 6-9pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles and a light dinner. 6-9pm, $25 pp/$20 Club www.bianchiwine.com # AUGUST 10 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles JULY 11-12, AUGUST 15-16, SEPTEMBER 19-20 Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars www.roberthallwinery.com Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social # JULY 19 Old time music featuring New 5 Cent Complimentary wine ice cream sample will be Bordeaux Blending Party at Opolo # JUNE 27 1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles offered with award winning wines. Become a winemaker for a day! Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco www.castorocellars.com 11am-5pm, 888-343-3445, Chumeia 3pm, Paso Robles Featuring music by ZZAH # AUGUST 10 www.chumeiavineyards.com RSVP, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles JULY 11, 18, 25 # JULY 19 Series at Adelaida Cellars JUNE 28 Twilight Concerts in the Park Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Downtown Trading Day Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres Featuring the music of Baka Beyond 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 Antiques & garage sale bargains 5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103 An eclectic band with a world fusion sound. $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles 9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles [email protected], www.adelaida.com www.castorocellars.com www.pasoroblesdowntown.com # JULY 11 # AUGUST 15 JUNE 28 Friday Fun Night #4 at Rio Seco # JULY 25 Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco Kids Flea Market Featuring music by Impromptu Vina Robles Winery Summer Featuring music by Funk 30 Great big flea market! 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Concert Series 2008 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door 9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Featuring the D. Voss Jazz Trio 805-237-8884, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.com www.riosecowine.com 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com
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# AUGUST 16 ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY # AUGUST 2 ARROYO GRANDE Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Summer Sunset Wine Club Barbecue ONGOING Featuring the music of ZZAH Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo at Claiborne & Churchill Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande 6-9pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles Site of first commercial winery in the area. A gourmet lawn party for wine club members Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 $5, Free to Lakeside members & one guest 10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo Arroyo Grande CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY www.slochs.org/dallidet For more info visit www.claibornechurchill.com ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ONGOING AVILA BEACH Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Automobilia Museum ONGOING SUNDAYS Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with Art on the Beach at Avila Beach 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande 10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach many other antiques relating to transportation Artists paint & present their work www.arroyograndevillage.org www.pismochamber.com 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier ONGOING WEDNESDAYS ONGOING ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31 Learn How to Make Ice Cream Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Hearst Castle Tours Artwork by Herbert Evans Macdonald at Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay Experience grand reflections from the 1930s Morovino Winery where you help create new flavors. www.centralcoastoutdoors.com $30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo The work of this nationally acclaimed & award 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068 ONGOING www.hearstcastle.com winning artist is on display at the winery. www.docburnsteins.com Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 12-5pm, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach ONGOING Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” # JUNE 29 Clark Center for Performing Arts 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande Various art galleries stay open late & host Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series www.morrobayartassociation.org www.clarkcenter.org artist receptions with wine & cheese. at Salisbury Vineyards • August 15: “What’d I Say” ONGOING 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo Shake this schoolhouse with live, original The Ray Charles Story Adventures with Nature www.sloartcouncil.org music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate Docent guided walks ONGOING TUESDAYS 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach ONGOING Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste www.salisburyvineyards.com Village Summer Concert History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org Weekly drink specials Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs & Various hikes at various times including; Fast # JULY 3 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE blankets and enjoy a variety of music. Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com 1-3pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon. Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors Bandstand on the Village Green ONGOING WEDNESDAYS d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH • July 4th (Friday): The Village Band Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste gifts and clothing from local artists and Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk • July 13: Still Evolving & The House Red Band Tastings with the winemaker designers. The evening will have an exciting Art galleries’ open house receptions • July 27: Boomerang and the Mudskippers theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music. 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com 5:30-8:30pm, $25, $20/Club, 805-595-WINE JULY 26 ONGOING SATURDAYS Avila Beach, www.salisburyvineyards.com Arroyo Grande Valley Car “Sho” Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay ONGOING FRIDAYS More than 300 classic & custom cars Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock # JULY 10-13 10am-5pm, 805-489-2636, Arroyo Grande 3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay Live music, wine and food Salisbury Vineyard's Central Coast www.arroyograndevillage.org 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner # JULY 26 JULY 4 Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Schoolhouse ONGOING Mano Tinta Release Party at Talley Vineyards Independence Day Celebration with Chef Ralph Fabula. Trolley from Dolphin A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy wine tasting, music, Mexican-style Featuring sand sculpture contest, parade, Bay Hotel & Residences to the Schoolhouse in Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean snacks, and take home a commemorative Mano BBQ, fireworks & more! 805-995-1200 Avila Valley. 805-544-1285, [email protected] Downtown Cayucos near the Pier. with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter. Tinta wine glass. Proceeds from the event and www.centralcoastwineclassic.org For details visit www.cayucoschamber.com 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant sale of the 2006 Mano Tinta red wine blend Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com # JULY 10-13 will benefit The Fund for Vineyard and Farm. JULY 4 Central Coast Wine Country Classic 12-3pm, $15, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande Fourth of July Celebration # ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27 Experience the beauty & diversity of the Central www.talleyvineyards.com Family fun & spectacular fireworks display. Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery Coast with winemaker dinners, auctions, wine 11am-dusk, Tidelands Park, Morro Bay 11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club OCEANO tastings, delicious pairings & more! 805-544-1285 805-772-4467, www.morrobay.org 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com www.centralcoastwineclassic.org, Various ONGOING SAN LUIS OBISPO # JUNE 29 locations in Avila & the San Luis Obipso Area The Great American Melodrama 25th Anniversary Open House 805-489-2499, Oceano ONGOING # JULY 13 at Claiborne & Churchill www.americanmelodrama.com Christopher Cohan Center Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series Fine wine & delicious food and more! • Ongoing through September 20: Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo at Salisbury Vineyards This is a club member event, San Luis Obispo Showdown at Slick Rock Ranch 805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org Shake this schoolhouse with live, original www.claibornechurchill.com • July 5: Wanda Sykes music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON • July 11-13: The Wizard of Oz JULY 11 – JULY 27 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach ONGOING • July 18-20: The Wizard of Oz Festival Mozaic - Mozart Festival www.salisburyvineyards.com Santa Maria Valley Railroad • July 19: Festival Mosaic Orchestra: World class musicians perform classical & 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Scandal to Success JULY 19 fringe classical music in missions, wineries & Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals • July 24-26: Deyo Dances Central Coast Century Ride & performance halls around SLO County. Check • July 27: Festival Mosaic Orchestra: Festival Fundraiser ONGOING MONDAYS website for details. www.mozartfestival.com Grand Finale Experience magnificent vistas of the Central Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro • July 27: Dance is Art JULY 12-13 Coast Wine Country while participating in this Featuring regional & varietal tastings 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria ONGOING Lavendar Festival at fundraiser to defeat ALS. Individual riders $85 The San Luis Obispo Art Center Green Acres Lavender Farm 100k, 25k fun ride & Wine Country tour ride. ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Permanent collection and constantly rotating Celebrate everything Lavender Afterward enjoy music, BBQ & fine wine too. Santa Maria Valley Railway exhibits of works by local artists in all media – 10am-6pm, 805-466-0837, Atascadero 707-294-9822, Avila Beach, www.awebba.alsa.org Historical Museum www.greeenacreslavendarfarm.com paintings, sculpture, photography and more. # AUGUST 7 Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit 11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo JULY 19-20 Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria www.sloartcenter.org San Luis Obispo Renaissance Festival Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors www.smvrhm.org/museum ONGOING WEEKENDS Be transported back over 400 years! Over d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31 Live Music at Mother’s Tavern 1000 craftsmen, actors, musicians, jugglers, gifts and clothing from local artists and Layers: Photographs by Kam Jacoby Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music lords and ladies, 3 stages of entertainment, designers. The evening will have an exciting Wonderful photographs of the past & the most Sundays too! Call for schedules. games for all ages & more! San Luis Obispo theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music. present artistically combined. 805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, El Chorro Park 5:30-8:30pm 11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Carina Cellars www.motherstavern.com $12, 800-688-1477, www.hisrev.org/slo-faire $20 Club Avila/ $25, 805-595-WINE Los Olivos, www.carinacellars.com
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ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1 SANTA YNEZ ONGOING WEEKENDS ONGOING Photo Contest at Riverbench Winery Lobero Theatre ONGOING MONDAYS Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise Submit your photos of the Riverbench Winery 805-963-0761, www.lobero.com Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology Win a gourmet wine and food tasting for 10! • July 12: Sings Like Hell-James Hunter Santa Barbara Darts Association $15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake 805-937-8340, www.riverbench.com • August 16: David Sanborn Band Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785 www.cachuma.com ONGOING THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org ONGOING ONGOING Friday Nite “Wine” Downs at Ty Warner Sea Center ONGOING Elverhoj Museum of History & Art Cottonwood Canyon. Explore creatures of the sea Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum Ongoing exhibits of art & photogaphy Come out the 3rd Friday of every month thru 805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara and Parks - Janeway Carriage House 805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org September and the 2nd Friday in October to “Wine” Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Exhibits from Chumash period through early JUNE 28 Down your work week to the sounds of live music & www.sbnature.org/seacenter enjoy a glass of your favorite Cottonwood wine. 20th century ranch days 13th Annual Red, White & Blues Concert For band listings visit www.cottonwoodcanyon.com 12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez at Buttonwood Farm ONGOING Santa Maria, 5:30-8:30pm, 805-937-VINE www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org Bring a picnic & dance to the tunes from the Lectures & Readings at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum JULY 5 SECOND THURSDAY band Cadillac Zach. Presented by Buttonwood 805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org Rancho Olivos Oil Tasting at Riverbench Wine Impressions at Artiste Farm Winery and Longoria Wines. $40/$30 Sample delicious olive oils & fine wines Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, Imbibers Club & SB Blues Society members ONGOING SATURDAYS 12-4pm, 805-937-8340, Santa Maria sensory evaluation & discussion by region. 805-688-3032, [email protected] Cachuma Lake Nature Walk www.riverbench.com 7-9pm, 805-686-2626, Santa Ynez JULY 4 1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail 10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara JULY 6 www.artiste.com Solvang 4th of July Parade Cachuma Lake Nature Center Olive Revolution Party ONGOING An old-fashioned pararde in downtown Solvang www.cachuma.com Enjoy recicipes paired with wine from Au Bon Chumash Casino Concerts 11am, 805-698-6910, Solvang Climat/Qupe in the midst of olive groves. 800-585-3737, Santa Ynez JULY 4 ONGOING SATURDAYS 1-4pm, 800-307-0447, Los Olivos www.chumashcasino.com Valley Wind Ensemble Free Concert Junior Ranger Program www.globalgardensgifts.com • July 4: Reba 30 local volunteer musicians perform concert- Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment AUGUST 16 • July 10: Kenny Loggins band selections, 10am, Solvang Park Gazebo 1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa Barbara 2008 Harvest Seminar & Adopt-A-Vine Club • July 17: Lynyrd Skynyrd Solvang, www.syvva.com at Riverbench Winery • July 24: Frankie Vallie Cachuma Lake Nature Center Walk the vineyards, analyze the grapes, and play JULY 26 www.cachuma.com ONGOING Old MIssion Wine Co. Summer a part in the 2008 harvest! Lunch and wine ONGOING Cachuma Lake Nature Walk BBQ Winemaker Dinner tasting is included. 10am-1pm Art Workshops for Children at Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail Enjoy an authentic three-course BBQ dinner $50, $40 wine club, 805-937-8340, Santa Maria Art from Scrap 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park paired with wines from Skyhawk Lane Winery SANTA MARGARITA Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of www.cachuma.com 6:30-9:00pm, $25, 805-686-9323, Solvang materials to make works of art! ONGOING ONGOING WEDNESDAYS www.houseofhoneywood.com Tues-Sat, 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459 Spring Flowers Nature Hike Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House # AUGUST 2 www.artfromscrap.org Guided hike with trained horticuluralist Live music and fine food 3rd Annual Day at the Vineyard $15, 805-238-7324, Reservation required 6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS The Stolpman Family invites you to the 3rd Lazy Arrow Ranch, Santa Margarita www.thevineyardhouse.com First Thursday Annual Day at the Vineyard. Enjoy fabulous LOS OLIVOS Art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! ONGOING views, an informative seminar & a delicious 5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery dinner featuring delicious Stolpman wine. downtown Santa Barbara Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com 805-688-0400, Solvang www.santabarbaradowntown.com Free movie & snacks with discussion Santa Ynez [email protected] 7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos ONGOING JULY 11 SANTA BARBARA www.wildlingmuseum.org Santa Barbara Museum of Art Cinema E Vino Paradiso at Gainey Vineyard ONGOING SUNDAYS 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net ONGOING THROUGH JUNE Barrel tasting, dinner & a movie under the stars. Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show • Ongoing through August 17: Abbrescias Passion: Plein-Air Paintings 7:30pm, $75, $65 club members, 805-238-0095 Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry It's All About Me: California Artists’ Self Portraits of Glacier National Park www.cinemaevino.com The Wilding Art Museum, 11am-5pm, Los Olivos 10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier • Ongoing through November 2: African Dinasaur 805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org LOMPOC www.sbaacs.com - Interactive exhibit ONGOING FIRST TUESDAY ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING TUESDAYS ONGOING Wine and Art at Los Olivos Café Olde Towne Market in Lompoc Discussions & Coffee Tastings Surfing Lessons 5-7pm, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos Great food, wine & music, Lompoc Get insider info on up & coming books, music and Enjoy an exciting day in the water www.losolivoscafe.com 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com movies with coffee tasting too, Santa Barbara 805-898-0671, Santa Barbara www.sbadventureco.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 29 805-899-3659, 3pm, Borders, Books & Music Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café 56th Annual Lompoc Valley Flower Festival ONGOING FRIDAYS ONGOING Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres Enjoy a top ranked parade, a carnival, great Wine Tasting with the Winemakers Planetarium Shows at 5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos rides, arts, crafts, flower show and more! 4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines Santa Barbara Museum of www.losolivoscafe.com 805-735-8511, Lompoc, Check website for details. Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com Natural History • July 24: Chilean Tasting Journey www.springartsfestival.org 805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com • August 21: South African Tasting Journey ONGOING FRIDAYS • Exploring the Spring Sky SOLVANG Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach Wines • Cosmic Safari ONGOING WEDNESDAYS ONGOING Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café • Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm each week, 4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535 Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15 # JUNE 28 Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwines.com 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com Santa Barbara Wine Festival 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang • July 9 : David Hardee, Carina Cellars ONGOING Join Stolpman & other Central Coast wineries at ONGOING SATURDAYS ONGOING Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History as Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Solvang Farmers’ Market at Cachuma Lake they pour their fine wines. 805-682-4711 Enjoy delicious organic tastings Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent Santa Barbara, www.sbnature.org Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer. 10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600 JULY 27 805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org www.globalgardensgifts.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Santa Barbara Brazilian Food & Music Series ONGOING THURSDAYS Wine Tasting on the Patio ONGOING Music by Samba de Raiz & Forró with delicious Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along Live guitar music along with fine wines Historic Downtown Walking Tour Brazilian food & drinks offered for sale. Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past 4pm, $7, 818-508-8753, Santa Barbara 805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com www.royalscandinavianinn.com 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com 8 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS Winemakers Solicited for 10th Annual Fund Raiser
Wineries Sought to Compete at (805) 239-5151. Tickets are $75. For tickets or more information, for Winemakers’ Cookoff Honors call 1-877-686-8564 (toll free) or visit the Cookoff on the web, Event host, the Paso Robles Rotary Club, kicked off its campaign to www.winemakerscookoff.com. 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 pairings 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 scholarships to area high-school seniors. “Beginning this year we will be promoting ‘Make it a Wine- makers’ Weekend;’ encouraging participating wineries to offer event attendees discounts and special activities throughout the cookoff weekend. We hope this promotion will have a ‘win-win’ effect by enhancing the attendees’ Wine Country experience and generating new customers and additional revenue for participating wineries,” said Vicki Silva, the 2008 event’s winery chair. Wineries interested in being part of this year’s Winemakers’ Cookoff or wishing additional information should contact Vicki Silva
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KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS by Leah Kolt major was growing berries downhill from the a yeast connoisseur, in fact, that his campus vineyard. Intrigued more by the employees jokingly advise to never ask him hile the phrase “innovative tradition- grapes than his berries, he traded responsibil- about it unless you’re got 30 minutes to listen Walist” may seem like a contradiction ities with the viticulture student and was to his answer. in terms, it makes sense if you know hooked. Such attention to detail also influences the Kenneth Volk, who is something of an icon of The progressive techniques used by Ken way KVV harvests grapes, such as picking Central Coast winemaking. and his staff today are many vintages away fruit from the same vineyard on multiple He is perhaps best known as the founder from that first wine, made from Gamay grapes dates to select grapes at different maturity of Wild Horse Winery, which he grew from an with a trash can and a baseball bat. “Our goal levels and create diverse flavors. “The first initial yield of 600 cases to some 150,000 is to create multifaceted wines. So instead of time, we might pick for low pH and higher cases, before selling it five years ago to farming everything alike, we combine many acidity and fresh fruit aromatics. Then we’d beverage industry giant Jim Beam. of the best practices, materials and vines come back a week or more later and pick for Cashing in on his success provided the available,” he explained. physiological ripeness and mature flavors,” he third-generation Californian an opportunity From start to finish, KVV makes every explained. to reinvent himself in the wine industry with effort to support and build on the complexity Almost three decades in the wine business the founding of Kenneth Volk Vineyards in of flavors produced in the vineyard. The has given Ken the opportunity to see huge 2004 – located in Santa Barbara County’s different flavors that result are blended to changes in local and industry-wide trends. Santa Maria Valley, a region renowned for create multidimensional wines. When he started out, this part of the world Burgundy varieties. No detail of the complex winemaking was not taken seriously for fine wine produc- While his new focus is primarily on process is taken for granted. Take yeast for tion. “But looking at some of the wines being Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, he also produces example. While many French, and some Cali- produced at Chalone, Edna Valley Vineyard Bordeaux-style wines from grapes grown in fornia winemakers, allow nature to select and Estrella River Winery – now Meridian the westernmost locations of the Paso Robles which yeasts turn their grapes into alcohol, Vineyards – I knew that wines from the region, an area he considers among the best Ken’s “innovative traditionalist” character Central Coast could compete with wines from in California for Cabernet Sauvignon and impels him to be more selective. “There’s a any California region or anywhere else in the Merlot. huge potential to impact the wine with the world. And now this area is the fastest- He even grows heirloom grapes, champi- decision of which yeast to use, and there’s the growing wine region in California.” oning such quirky varieties as Malvasia potential to create complexity – again, by Consumer tastes have changed over the Bianca, which he characterizes as “aroma- mixing it up,” he pointed out. years, too. The last decade has seen huge therapy with a libation.” So for a single lot of Chardonnay for changes for Pinot Noir, according to Ken, Named Agriculturalist of the Year in 1999 instance, Ken might employ six different yeast who believes that the favoring of highly- by his alma mater Cal Poly, Ken made his first strains, each affecting a different feature of the extracted red wines with bold fruit by some wine on campus, where the fruit-science wine, such as aroma or creaminess. He is such See Kenneth Volk Vineyards, page 33
10 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS WineSpace: Social Networking Meets the Vineyard
Donati Family Vineyard has launched the first winery specific social networking site to enhance communication with their customers and wine club members concerning upcoming events and unique wine gifts. Donati Family Vineyard is leading the way with social networking (winespace.donatifamilyvineyard.com) in the wine industry by imple- menting a full featured, Web 2.0, online community for their customers and wine club members. Donati Family Vineyard Winespace offers members the following benefits: • Learn and enjoy wine within a like-minded community • Interact directly with the wine- making team through blogs and online forums • Receive insider info on special offers, upcoming events and breaking news • Customize your personal WineSpace and socialize with your friends with areas for picnicking and bocce ball. The tasting room is open • Exciting online events such as video-casts and on-line wine tasting daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The vineyard has just launched its social • Choose from a wide assortment of wines and gourmet food to create networking site. wine gifts For additional information and a list of wines available for wine People joining the online social networking community automati- gifts, you may visit the website at www.donatifamilyvineyard.com. cally receive a customizable profile page and will be able to message each other and participate in online discussions. Members of the viral marketing site can invite their friends and make new friends to share information about wine and wine gifts. Most importantly they can write their own blogs and forum discussions and upload content such as podcasts, photos and videos. “Web 2.0 is a technology trend for information sharing and social networking that is an emerging innovation within the wine industry,” says Lee Stipp, General Manager at Donati Family Vineyard. “Our new web-based community permits us to reach consumers across the globe and to communicate with them more effectively.” Proprietor Ron Donati says, “WineSpace allows us to interact with our customers in a fashion that was not possible before. It’s all very exciting, and will be fascinating to watch as it develops over time.” About Donati Family Vineyard The Donatis came to Paicines, in California’s Central Coast, in 1998 when they purchased land that would become the Donati Family Estate Vineyard. Like much of southern Napa and Sonoma, Paicines has long warm days followed by cool nights. The vineyard is planted to various select clones of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc and Petite Verdot. In early 2007 the Donati Family Vineyard opened its new winery and tasting room at the former Mastantuono Winery in Templeton, located in San Luis Obispo County. Donati Family Vine- yard is conveniently located off picturesque Highway 46 West and is nestled in the Templeton Gap surrounded by sweeping vineyard views
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SILVER HORSE A One of a Kind Destination ocated in San Miguel’s beautiful Pleasant the winemaker/owners of Silver Horse winery! Come See for yourself! Valley, just minutes away from down- Winery. So come by their wonderful facility Silver Horse Winery is located at 2995 L and enjoy breathtaking views of some of the Pleasant Road in San Miguel. Hours are town Paso Robles, the Silver Horse Winery facility is unlike any other in the Paso Central Coast’s most beautiful vistas. Your Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 Robles area. dreams for the ultimate wine experience will p.m. For more information, call (805) 467- Situated on a hilltop overlooking be found at this family owned and operated WINE or visit www.silverhorsewinery.com. hundreds of acres of vineyards, Silver Horse Winery is one of the most beautiful facilities Perfect Setting for a Wine Country Wedding around. With elegant hacienda-style appoint- Looking for a wedding venue with 360 degree ments such as 105-year-old clay roof tiles, a views of the surrounding vineyards in the country hand-made fountain, three patios and a large side? Then look no further than Silver Horse Winery. garden /lawn area, enthusiasts will experience Sitting atop a hill in the Pleasant Valley, Silver Horse wine bliss while sipping on the French – Winery provides the ideal setting for your wedding. Bordeaux and Spanish – Rioja varietal wines. The Spanish Hacienda tasting room and wedding Winemaker Stephen Kroener strives to facility with wood-burning fireplace, and elegant handcraft food-friendly, well-balanced wines hacienda-style appointments such as 105-year-old that reflect his family’s love of combining ceramic roof tiles, make this estate winery a must see. great food, great wine and great friends; it is The Barrel Room can hold up to 150 of your guests with a dance floor, DJ/band and in this spirit that each bottle of Silver Horse food station. The new 7000-square-foot outdoor event facility provides the definitive wine carries the inscription “Not For Us winery wedding setting. A 3000-square-foot indoor/outdoor event facility with Alone!” Just a small side note, Silver Horse surrounding vineyards can hold up to 400 depending on your layout. A separate catering wines are only available at the tastingroom. area keeps all the behind the scenes activities, behind the scenes. The 4000-square-foot Garden Area with its outdoor kitchen, tasting bar and raised seating areas will be ideal for Up for a little competition? Silver Horse your ceremony and reception as well. To keep your guest entertained Silver Horse Winery winery also offers two regulation bocce ball has two bocce ball courts as well as two horseshoe pits. courts and two regulation horseshoe pits. If Choosing Silver Horse Winery as your wedding facility will make your wedding day you’re lucky you may find yourself sipping on truly one to remember! fine wine and having a friendly match with
12 www.winecountrythisweek.com www.winecountrythisweek.com 13 WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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 [email protected].
14 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEWS Plan Your Next Getaway to Villa Valdemosa
Pamper yourself at Villa Valdemosa, a luxurious Paso Robles bed and breakfast inn perfect for intimate getaways. Nestled in the heart of the Central Coast Wine Country, the romantic Tuscan-styled Paso Robles bed and break- fast inn is situated on ten acres of seclusion. The spectacular setting offers three private guest suites, all with stunning “see forever” views. Wake up to three-course gourmet breakfasts in the intimate indoor dining area or al fresco on the terrace during the warmer months. The Villa Valdemosa inn offers solace and amenities that make the exclusive bed and breakfast hideaway lodging an ideal home base for exploring Paso Robles, the Central Coast Wine Country and beyond. GUEST SUITES
The Petite Syrah Suite totals more than 300 square feet including a private bathroom. It has a lovely brass and pewter queen bed, and a 1800s loveseat!
The Syrah Suite includes bath and walk in closet. It has a lounge area with love seat, coffee table, wall table and vanity mirror, and a queen-sized, oiled bronze European-style bed. Bordeaux Suite – the largest accommodation includes a soaking tub with a picture window looking east, out over vineyards, to the mountains on the horizon. The Logia
The Logia overlooks the south lawn, pool area and the distant hori- zons. These adjacent rooms, which can comfortably seat 20 guests, are available for special functions. Just tell them what you have in mind. Just outside the Logia and dining room is a large terrace and more than a acre of lawn and gardens, perfect for an outdoor event. The staff is well connected with all local catering services, and can help you plan your special event there. Make your special event a memorable occasion! Whatever your needs, the romantic indoor/al fresco dining area is available for private functions. Assistance with planning and catering is also available to suit your needs. Villa Valdemosa can cater to parties of up to 50. Escape to the exclusive Paso Robles bed and breakfast inn at 2552 Old Grove Lane. Make Villa Valdemosa your favorite lodging for your next central California experience. For more information or reserva- tions, call (805) 237-2370, email [email protected] or visit the website at www.valdemosa.com.
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Eberle Winery of Paso Robles has announced the entire line-up of cially where your appetite is concerned? Chef/owner Doug Levy their one-of-a-kind Guest Chef Dinner Series, which takes place each has helped elevate the Tucson food scene to new heights. Join us month in the Eberle wine caves and features chefs from across the as we welcome him to Eberle Winery and experience the food and U.S.A. While this year has already included top chefs such as wine pairings that are making Chef Levy a well-known favorite in Douglas Dodd of the Hotel Bel-Air and the favorite chef of Ellen Arizona. DeGeneres, Leonardo Curti of Trattoria Grappolo in Santa Ynez, the • Friday, October 17 – Harvest Festival Winemaker Dinner rest of the year’s chefs should help create one for the record books with Chef Craig von Foerster, Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA for Eberle Winery. The Post Ranch Inn is a stellar resort perched high above the All Eberle Winemaker Dinners are held at the Eberle Wild Boar California coast in Big Sur. The Zagat Survey ranked its award- Room in the Eberle caves and are $150 per person or $120 for Cellar winning restaurant Sierra Mar, headed by Chef Craig von Foer- Club members. Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, ster, as the best hotel restaurant in the state in 2006. Fusing East 3.5 miles east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. Upcoming winemaker and West style cuisine, Sierra Mar showcases everything spectac- dinners listed below. For reservations, complete schedule or more ular about California. Chef von Foerster has recently earned information, visit www.EberleWinery.com. Or, contact Sheri Kennedy acclaim on NBC’s “Today Show,” and in Sunset Magazine. Enjoy at (805) 238-9607 or [email protected]. world-class cuisine and world-class wine at Eberle celebrating the • Friday, July 11 – Eberle Hosts One of Bravo’s harvest of 2008! "America’s Top Chefs" Tre Wilcox • Saturday, November 1 – Eberle Welcomes Acclaimed Chef As chef de cuisine of Dallas’s award-winning five-star restaurant, Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington D.C. Abacus, Tre Wilcox began his culinary career at the age of 17. Chef Tre’s latest culinary adventures landed him a spot as a It is with great honor that Eberle Winery hosts acclaimed chef and contestant on Bravo’s third season of America’s Top Chef. “Top good friend Michel Richard to a Guest Chef Dinner in the Eberle Chef 3 Miami” featured 15 of the country’s most impressive rising caves. With a culinary career 40 years in the making, Chef chefs and Tre proved to be a strong contender in this competition Richard’s Citrus and Citronelle restaurants in Los Angeles, Santa for up-and-coming culinary talent. Tre’s dedication, enthusiasm Barbara, and flagship restaurant in Washington, D.C. have earned a and passion have made him such a renowned and impressive chef staggering array of honors befitting such a talented chef. Author, he’s been nominated as the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star James Beard Award Winner, and recipient of numerous awards and honors, Chef Richard is currently celebrating the opening of a new Chef for two consecutive years. To be nominated for this award, restaurant in Carmel Valley. Experience a meal like no other from you must be “age thirty or younger and display an impressive a culinary talent who Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate talent and be likely to make a significant industry impact in years describes as “A great chef, who is cooking at a level that far exceeds to come.” D Magazine named him one of the “Top Young Guns” in any Michelin three-star chef in France." A portion of the proceeds Dallas. He has also appeared on a number of TV shows, including from this dinner goes directly to the Eberle Scholarship for Oprah, the Texas Cable News Network, ABC’s Good Morning students studying wine and viticulture at Cal Poly. Texas and Metro and FOX’s Good Day Dallas. • Saturday, August 2 – Friends of the Winery Dinner in the Caves • Saturday, December 6, 2008 Featuring Bern’s Steak House, Tampa, FL Black Tie Holiday Dinner with Holly Peterson, Napa Valley Holly Peterson’s credentials include a degree in Enology from U.C. One of America’s top steak houses, boasting one of the largest Davis and Grand Diplome de Cuisine from the prestigious La wine lists in the world, comes to Eberle Winery for a meal to Varenne cooking school. She spent years cooking professionally in remember for our annual Friends of the Winery dinner. Since France, including stints at Château Mouton-Rothschild, Krug, and 1956, Bern’s Steak House has worked with a passion (or some call Remy-Martin. She made news in Europe when she was chosen as it an obsession) to provide the best meat, fish and produce avail- the first female chef at a Michelin three-star restaurant, Tantris, in able to its customers. Bern would only accept the “very, very best, Munich. When she returned to the United States, Holly spent even if it meant more work and time for preparation, or a higher eight years at the Robert Mondavi Winery, developing food and price paid to begin with the best raw products.” To that end, wine programs and events. Now, she teaches food and wine Bern’s Steak House is now considered an iconic restaurant in the dynamics at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Much U.S.A. and should be at the top of your “must dine” list. of her time outside of teaching is spent importing and marketing • Saturday, September 6 – Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Sea Star™ Sea Salt. Holly and her family are great friends of Caves with Doug Levy, Feast, Tucson, AZ Eberle Winery. She is skilled in creating dinners and events for The cuisine is international, the ambience is high energy and the several hundred people at a time. To have her in our intimate name is Feast. What more do you need to have a great time, espe- caves of Eberle Winery will be an event to remember.
16 www.winecountrythisweek.com PREFERRED RESTAURANTSWINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK’S NOVO RESTAURANT CAYUCOS Located on Higuera Street with its patio HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP sitting luxuriously The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the above San Luis Creek, Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally Novo restaurant is inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden fusion cuisine with a and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items. local heart that has 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm captivated this Central www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006 Coast town. The menu is a stunning blend of flavors from around the world with a focus on Asian and South American fusions. Chef Justin Gabbert has teamed with owner Robin Covey to create a Tapas selection along with a few large plate items that are a blend of SAN LUIS OBISPO local ingredients with international flare. The menu at Novo does change with the seasons, usually summer and winter and depending on the local farmer’s market. “I’m probably the biggest buyer at the SLO Farmer’s Market. We spend about $40,000 a MAMA'S MEATBALL year there,” says Covey. “The local produce here is astounding.” Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering The wine list at Novo, a Portuguese word meaning “new,” is Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating seasonal menus by using only large and features a vast selection of local Central Coast wines. the finest and freshest ingredients. Seating more than 160 people, if necessary, the large patio, the 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135 inside dining room and the basement dining room are all simple www.mamasmeatball.com and stylish with inviting warm colors and intimate settings. The 805-544-0861 building itself is one of the original San Luis Obispo turn-of-the- century brick structures with a full-sized basement and hardwood floors. Novo has been in San Luis Obispo for five years, but every dish NOVO RESTAURANT is as fresh and new as its first serving. A knowledgeable wait staff NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingre- that pays attention to customer service, a focus on fresh local dients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the ingredients, local wines and Central Coast hospitality, have made senses. In house roasted spices for curries, Novo a true destination for dining. mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, Novo is open daily from 11 a.m. For more information, call seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore. (805) 543-3986 or visit the website at www.novorestaurant.com. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am 805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
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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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BAILEYANA / tangent Baileyana and tangent winemaker, Christian Roguenant, was born fermentation and for aging. Roguenant is also pleased with the to wine. A native of the Burgundy region of France who grew up esthetics of the winery. “The windows let in a lot of natural light,” he among the vineyards, he decided early on to become a winemaker. His says. “Although the wine never sees the light, the people do and that studies at the University of Dijon focused on enology and winemaking makes the winery a very pleasant place to work.” and included graduate coursework in wine marketing. This education Adjacent to the winery, the newly producing Firepeak Vineyard is served him well as he traveled the world to make wine on five conti- planted with carefully chosen clones and rootstocks, and is the jewel nents. Included in his experience were fifteen years with Champagne of the Edna Valley. “This vineyard allows me to achieve my goal: to Deutz, one of the premier Champagne houses in France and service as make the wine as true to the varietal as possible,” Roguenant confirms. a consultant to wineries around the world. His travels took him to “My philosophy of winemaking is this: give me rough but nice wineries in Argentina, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Korea diamonds; my job is to polish without scratching them.” He enjoys (where he made sparkling wine for the 1988 Olympics) and finally to selecting from the hand-picked fruit for the Baileyana and tangent the Central Coast of California. “Where better to first make wines, most of it from the estate Firepeak and Paragon Vineyards. “My Chardonnay and Pinot Noir than Burgundy; or Sauvignon Blanc than passion and desire is to make better wine every year. A winemaker is New Zealand, or Syrah than the North Rhône?” smiles Roguenant. “I the greatest critic about his own wine – always striving to get closer to have been very fortunate,” he continues, “I have learned so much from perfection.” so many winemakers and experiences!” A judge for numerous wine competitions, Roguenant enjoys When the Niven family, owners of Baileyana and tangent, the camaraderie of his peers. “I continue to learn so much, decided to build a new winery in 1998 they gave a blank slate consulting with other winemakers – here in California and to Roguenant to design the winery of his dreams. His gracious, around the world. I enjoy so many wonderful friendships!” light-filled design is state of the art and elegantly functional. He would welcome the opportunity to spend some time Red wines are fermented in the classic Burgundian method in with his life-long hobby, photography. For numerous small, open-top fermen- now, he contents himself with taking tors. This compact system allows pictures of his wife Lois and their for gentle punch down of the caps young son Blake. as the wine ferments and enables Winemaker Baileyana and tangent wines are Roguenant to keep each lot sepa- Christian available for tasting at the historic Inde- rate by clone, vineyard block, Roguenant pendence Schoolhouse on Orcutt Road yeast trial or whatever he chooses. in the Edna Valley. More information Three individually climate- can be found by calling the tasting controlled barrel cellars are avail- room at (805) 269-8200 or at able to Roguenant for completing www.baileyana-tangent.com .
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www.winecountrythisweek.com 19 WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK 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 FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH SOME LIKE IT HOT CHICAGO Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tony Curtis Renee Zellwegger, Richard Gere Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez Gainey Winery, Santa Ynez SATURDAY, JULY 19TH SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH DUCK SOUP THE GRADUATE The Marx Bros. Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Cass Winery, Paso Robles Katharine Ross Cass Winery, Paso Robles SATURDAY, JULY 26TH GREASE the sing-a-long SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Meridian Winery, Paso Robles Meridian Winery, Paso Robles
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SYLVESTER WINERY Summer Event Series Kicks Off at New Event Center
Long considered one of Paso Robles’ best built in 1995. These classic railcars are the kept secrets among locals, Sylvester is open back drop for Sylvester’s new park and event daily and still offers free tasting. The tasting center. The park is mainly used as picnic room doubles as a gourmet foods shop, grounds for visitors. The completion of this housing one of the Central Coast’s best selec- new park has prompted the winery to start a tions of gourmet meats and cheeses. For the Summer Sunset Event Series. The series kicks cheese enthusiast gourmet cheese pairing is off in the new wine park on June 28th with offered daily. While Sylvester is known for its the first annual Karaoke Night featuring DJ collection of reasonably priced everyday Brian. This event will be complimentary to drinking wines, the tasting room features the the public and will be held from 5:30 p.m. reserve labels; Kiara Reserve and Le Vigne di until 8:30 p.m. The second event in the series San Domenico, named after Sylvester’s two will be Reggae Night featuring a live reggae grandchildren, Kiara and Domenic. They band. Cost for the show is $25 per person offer a wide range of wines to suit every and will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The possible palate. Kiara Reserve the premium final event is Open Mic Night open to local selection of wines, is best described as full of performers. This night will be complimentary rich fruit aromas combined with vivid color to the public and will go from 5:30 to 8:30 and robust body. Le Vigne di San Domenico p.m. as well. is the pinnacle of their production. Only Sylvester Vineyards & Winery is located at limited quantities of the most intense and 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, just complex wines are hand selected by the wine- four miles off the hustle and bustle of makers to be bottled for this label. The winemakers emphasize the importance Highway 46 East. The tasting room sits on a 400-acre ranch, of quality fruit to produce quality wines. purchased by Sylvester Feichtinger in 1960. 2008 has been a year of great changes at Upcoming events at Sylvester Winery The property, apart from being home to a Sylvester Winery. A new event center has • June 28 – Karaoke 5:30pm - 8:30pm wide variety of animals such as Haflinger been put in place in front of the three vintage • July 26 – Reggae Night horses and miniature donkeys, has 100 acres Pullman train cars that have been amongst • August 16 – Open Mic Night of pistachio trees and 200 acres of grapes. the vineyards since before the winery was
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www.winecountrythisweek.com 23 DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Mark Your Calendar – Paso Robles Olive Festival
Olivas de Oro, producers of product vendors. premium olive oils and olive trees, A member of the California Olive presents the 5th annual Paso Robles Oil Council’s Tasting Panel will lead Olive Festival, a Paso Robles Main a seminar on olive oil sensory evalu- Street Association event, Saturday, ation along with formal tasting to August 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. look for positive attributes of fresh at the Paso Robles Downtown City olive oils. Park. Lysa Dean, with the Olive Oil Local wineries and breweries will Source, says, “The chance for people be tastings as well as olive oil to taste some of America’s best olive tasting vendors. Olive-inspired food oil producers side-by-side is an will be prepared and served in Olive Festival Culinary Row. excellent opportunity for consumers to learn what they like Cooking demonstrations and a cook-off will be held in the when buying olive oil for their kitchen.” “Outdoors’ Kitchen Stadium” in the park. Home chefs can enter “The last four years, the popularity of this event has proved the Olive Dish Contest. They can also submit recipes for our that people want to learn more about olives and olive oil, and future Olive Festival Cookbook. Awards by Spice Hunter. Entry that a festival makes it fun for the whole family,” said Gary forms are available online, www.pasoolivefestival.com, or at the Brown, owner of We Olive and a member of the Main Street Main Street office by calling (805) 238-4103. Association Olive Festival committee. There will be live music along with free olive oil ice cream. For more information contact Paso Robles Main Street Associ- Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and olive ation at (805) 238-4103 or visit www.pasoolivefestival.com.
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24 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 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 premium tasting rooms, tasting experience Tasting bar on Friday, Saturday, features gifts, Sunday and by appointment. wine accessories all within walking and We also feature art work by world-renowned picnic supplies. distance of one another. artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild. 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles Each of these boutique 805-237-7525 877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com Daily 11:30-6 or by appointment wineries offers a unique Bear Cave Cellars Pianetta Winery experience with Pianetta Winery creates Hand-crafted limited releases of Paso Robles premium red varietals red wines. individual flavor. and blends using our own Estate Vineyards in Come on by Indian Valley. From when you see Together they make growing to winemaking our techniques the Bear Flag fly focus on balance and intense flavor. or give us a call Join us at the Historic and we will open. for an unforgettable Granger’s Union Building. 1227 Park Street 829 13th Street, Paso Robles Suite B Wine Country 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 and a taste for entertained in our from Paso Robles. new world, artisan wine. lively tasting room. Our awarding winning wines reveal an 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) in the newly completed “Clock Tower Building” 710 Pine Street, Paso Robles 805-835-4304 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com 805-227-6800 Sunday & Monday 11-4 Thursday-Monday 11-7, Closed Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday-Monday, Noon-7 Thursday through Saturday 11-8
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www.winecountrythisweek.com 27 PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Annual Basil Festival Set for July 21-22
An action-packed weekend is planned for the 16th annual Basil Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 at Lone Madrone Tasting Room & Herb Farm. The farm, formerly known as Sycamore Farm, is located at 2485 Hwy. 46 West in Paso Robles. The event runs both days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and proceeds will benefit the Make- A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties. Guests will discover the delights of basil beer, basil ice cream and basil chocolates, as well as a pesto contest, wine tasting, art projects for kids, and demonstrations by local artists. Cuisine prepared by Dining with Andre will be available for purchase. Saturday’s pesto contest is open to everyone, with three categories: traditional pesto, original recipe and crowd favorite. First place and runner-up will receive prizes of $50 and $30 Lone Madrone gift certificates. For entry forms, contact Maureen Herrera at (805) 238- 0845 or email [email protected]. Crowd judging in the pesto contest begins at 12 p.m. Festival goers may purchase pesto sampling tickets for $3 each, which allow a vote for crowd favorite. The formal judging by celebrity judges will begin at 1:15 p.m. Julie & the Bad Dogs with Louie Ortega will entertain with the blues from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Basil Festival T-shirts will be avail- able for purchase as part of the fund raiser. Available both Saturday and Sunday will be a “Wish quilt” project, with squares of fabric for people to create colorful messages. These squares will be assembled into quilts at a later date by the Almond Country Quilters, and then auctioned off. Sunday is Family Day, with lots of activities for kids. Sunday’s roots rhythms music with positive lyrics comes to us from Ras Danny and the Reggae All-Stars. Adults can participate in Lone Madrone wine tasting, try three types of basil beer provided by Firestone, and taste the herbal wines at Vinfuzion. Proceeds from the sale of T-shirts, pesto tasting tickets, and basil beer will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. Entry donations of $5 per couple are suggested (children are free). The Make a Wish Foundation has as its mission to grant the wishes of children who suffer from life-threatening medical conditions. Last year the foundation fulfilled more than 12,600 wishes for kids between ages 2 to 18 around the country. Yet statistics show that more than 25,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life- threatening medical condition and become eligible for the Make-a- Wish experience. Sadly, they are reaching only about 50% of these children. For more event information, contact Maureen Herrera at Lone Madrone, (805) 238-0845.
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Visit some of the newest and most exciting wineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!
STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.
Thursday-Monday 11-5pm 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles 805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com
Fine Wine… Friendl y P e o ple Open Daily 11-5 4295 Union Road 805-237-8884 www.riosecowine.com
B & E VINEYARDS
Our vineyard has been in since the late ’80s. B & E Vineyard is a FALCON NEST small family owned winery. VINEYARD & WINERY Family owned and operated vineyard and winery 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
30 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBLES Rio Seco Vineyard & Winery – A Diamond in the Rough by Dave Wilcox said Carol Hinkle. They were now in control of their wine from vineyard to bottle. hen Tom and Carol Hinkle first glimpsed the site where they Along with assistant winemaker Eric Bauer (who pitched for Hinkle at Wwould eventually establish Rio Seco Vineyard and Winery, Cal Poly during the early 1970s), Hinkle began crafting single-varietal they both thought the same thing: It was a mess. wines along with blends with baseball-themed labels – Clubhouse Red They saw more than a dozen or so abandoned cars, remnants of a and the Rio Seco Vineyard Paso Robles MVP Reserve Red Table Wine. charred home, and chicken and pig pens. Then there were the bullet Hinkle scouts his grapes the same way he eyes ballplayers, looking holes piercing the walls of an old barn where authorities had busted for nuances that distinguish great fruit from good fruit. Like most one of the area’s largest marijuana-growing rings. good winemakers, Hinkle believes quality wines are “made” in the But as a professional baseball scout with more than 25 years expe- vineyards. rience, Tom Hinkle has developed his ability to witness potential that Once harvest is complete and the grapes are crushed, he isn’t one others might overlook. to tinker. “He could look past the mess, to the site, and saw the promise and “Start with good fruit (and) keep it simple” is the philosophy that so many possibilities,” Carol Hinkle said of her husband. guides his winemaking, said Hinkle. That promise has been kept. “The hard part of this business is farming,” he said while walking Despite a schedule that keeps him on the road much of the year, through the vineyard on a recent postcard-perfect morning. “We really Hinkle and his wife, a retired schoolteacher, have developed Rio Seco work to get quality fruit.” into a respected winery that produces about 4,000 cases annually. Rio Seco’s red wines spend up to 24 months in the barrel, then Thirty of the ranch’s 64 acres are planted, with a little more than half another eight months to a year in the bottle, before their release. growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. Hinkle Road trips provide Hinkle with plenty of time to mull ideas for the said after much investigation, he also decided to plant Roussanne and winery. Viognier as the winery’s white varietals. Rio Seco’s blend of Viognier “Tom’s an idea guy,” said Carol. and Orange Muscat is playfully named “Rio Vio.” For the baseball scout, it’s all about the fundamentals: Good food, The Hinkles, who live a few miles south of Paso Robles in Atas- good wine, good friends, all coming together in a beautiful spot. cadero, knew they wanted to stay in San Luis Obispo County even Tasting room hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through after Tom left his job in 1980 as assistant coach for the Cal Poly base- Monday. You can find Rio Seco Vineyards and Winery at 4295 Union ball team to become a scout. Hinkle, an All-American catcher signed Road. Exit Highway 101 at Highway 46 East and travel about two in 1963 by the Detroit Tigers, is responsible for recruiting future Hall miles to Union Road and turn right. Make an immediate left and the of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith to Cal Poly. winery is about two miles down the road. Call (805) 237-8884 or visit Some sound investments enabled the couple to buy the 64-acre www.riosecowine.com for more information. spread on Paso Robles’ east side overlooking a dry creek (hence, Rio Seco) in 1996. The site had been used to make a B-movie called “The Junkman,” which Hinkle said is why so many beat-up cars littered the CASS VINEYARDS grounds. Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, paté and specialty They were bonded in 1998 and their initial vintages were made foods. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an array of choices for an impromptu under the direction of a consulting winemaker. But in 2000, the picnic indoors or out. We also offer a lunch menu prepared by our Hinkles purchased winemaking equipment from Pesenti Winery Chef Brandon McPartlan seven days a week. Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm when it was sold to Turley Cellars. The decision to buy the equip- 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles ment, instead of paying a consulting winemaker, was empowering, 805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com
CHATEAU MARGENE A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the deck or under the oaks. Enjoy the beauty of gently rolling hills in the Paso Robles Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm countryside and discover some of the newest and By advanced appointment on Fridays 4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA most exciting wineries on California’s Central Coast. 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com
www.winecountrythisweek.com 31 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Morovino Showcases Work of Nationally Recognized Artist
Now through July 31 at Morovino Winery, American Abstract Symbolist art by Herbert Evans Macdonald will be on display. The work of Herbert Evans Macdonald (1898 to 1972) is in the permanent collections of the Montclair Museum and Newark Museum in New Jersey. In his lifetime he received several purchase awards including The American Academy of Arts and Letters. Macdonald worked primarily in watercolor, occasionally combined with oil and acrylic. He worked extensively with paint manufacturers to solve the problem of having watercolors retain their original brilliance. Locally, Macdonald’s art is curated by his nephew, Neil Macdonald of Solvang. Morovino Winery tasting room located at 550 1st Street, Avila Beach. The tasting room is open daily, from noon to 5 p.m. Call (805) 627-1443 for information.
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Kenneth Volk Vineyards Continued from page 10 wine critics led to a “cabernetization” of all red varieties – through KVV tasting room, open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 5230 their “bigger and blacker is better” message. Tepusquet Road in Santa Maria. For directions, call (805)-938-7896 “At the same time, newer Dijon clones of Pinot Noir have been or go to www.volkwines.com/find_us/. selected for their ability to reach maturity in cooler climates. These If you can’t make it to Santa Maria, the next best thing is joining create riper wines with more color extraction than the old standard The Cellar Door Club, which – unlike most wine clubs – allows clones, like Martini and Pommard, leading to the increased availability members the choice of either selecting the wines they wish to receive, of big Pinots,” he said. or allowing Ken to pre-select wines delivered directly to their door. The movie “Sideways,” in which two wine lovers taste their way They do caution prospective members that the club may not be for through Santa Barbara County vineyards, has also contributed to a everyone, since it is structured to appeal to the computer-savvy adult more robust interest in Pinot. “This is all great. However, consumers are who enjoys interacting and communicating via the Web. not being availed of as many wines made in the lovely, delicate style of Members receive four bottles shipped four times a year – March, Pinot Noir that many of us enjoy making and drinking,” he said. June, September and November. Members also receive 20 percent off Wine drinkers in search of this less-extracted style of Pinot Noir all wine purchases and KVV merchandise, invitations to pre-release might enjoy KVV’s 2006 change to 2005 Santa Maria Cuvee, a deeply parties and complimentary tasting for themselves and three guests. pigmented wine displays aromas of ripe, red fruits, toasted oak and Asian spices. You can sample this delicate beauty and many others at the KVV. You can sample this delicate beauty and many others at the
www.winecountrythisweek.com 33 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK Layers: Photographs by Kam Jacoby at Carina Cellars
Carina Cellars is proud to welcome the work of local photogra- Kam Jacoby finds original locations and re-photographing people and pher/artist Kam Jacoby in the tasting room through July 31 for a places that were captured on film in this valley during the past 133 showing of his unique historical/modern photographs. This group of years or so. He then scans in the original image and combines that images is part of an ongoing project of photographic preservation. with the new image of the same location in present day. “I grew up in Lompoc and my personal history is inextricably linked to this place. When I started looking through the photographs housed in the Lompoc Historical Society … I was mesmerized, not only by the wonderful images, but by the realization that my own experience of growing up in Lompoc is just one of a myriad of stories that make up the history of this town. Thousands of others have lived, loved, triumphed, and struggled on these same streets that hold my memories. Looking through old photographs of Lompoc, particularly those in which people are an essential elements, has reawakened my interest in this place I call my hometown. Carina Cellars is located at 2900-A Grand Avenue in Los Olivos and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.carinacellars.com or call (805) 688-1020.
34 www.winecountrythisweek.com WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK SANTA BARBARA COUNTY The 21st Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival, June 28
This is the wine festival you cannot miss! More than 50 of the best Vineyard, Eagle Castle Winery, Edward Sellers Vineyards & Wines, Central Coast wineries complemented with some of the best local Fiddlehead Cellars, Flying Goat Cellars, Foxen, Guy Riedel Wines, bakers, caterers and chefs will be in one beautiful, serene spot to tanta- Herzog Wine Cellars, Huber Cellars, Hunt Cellars, IO, Kalyra, La Vie lize the taste buds of food and wine aficionados. In addition to Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Melville Vineyards and enticing the palettes, the Santa Barbara Wine FestivalTM will host three Winery, Michael Grace Wines, Midlife Crisis Winery, Mosby Winery, food and wine experts (names to be announced). Opolo Vineyards, Oreana, Palmina Vineyard & Winery, Presidio, Last year’s event sold out. So this year the Museum has decided to Prodigal Winery, Qupé, Rancho Sisquoc Winery, RN Estate Vineyard, close its campus for the day to accommodate more wine festival Santa Barbara Cellars Wine Storage, Stolpman, Sylvester Vineyards guests. Below is a list of participating wineries and food vendors to- and Winery, Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, date. For an updated list and more information about the Santa Tolosa, Westerly Vineyards and Whitcraft Winery. Barbara Wine Festival go to www.sbnature.org/winefestival. Food vendors are: Bella Dolce Bakery, Classic Grill Catering Co., Participating wineries include: Alexander and Wayne, Alma Rosa D’Angelo Bakery, Hollister Brewing Company, Jake’s Cottage Café, Winery & Vineyards, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Arthur Earl, Artiste, Lazy Acres, Santa Barbara Olive Company, Santa Barbara Chocolate Au Bon Climat Winery, Babcock Winery & Vineyards, Beckmen Vine- Fountains, Savoy Truffles, The Berry Man and Village Modern Foods. yards, Bedford Thompson Winery & Vineyards, The Brander Vine- Tickets for members are $50 and $75 for non-members. The event yard, Byron, Calcareous Vineyard, Cambria, Carr Vineyards and takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Winery, Cass Vineyards and Winery, Chateau Margene, CORE, History. To purchase tickets, call (805) 682-4711 ext. 443 or go online Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard and Winery, Demetria, Donati Family 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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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. & # Eberle Winery Kukkula 1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X – Paso Robles Daily – 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 # Edward Sellers L’Aventure Winery 1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X – Paso Robles Th-Mo – 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 # EOS Estate Winery Laura’s Vineyard 3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X – Paso Robles Daily – Paso Robles Daily 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 XXX 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 XX Black Hand – San Miguel By # Falcon Nest Winery Le Cuvier 1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X – Paso Robles Daily – 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 XX 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 XX 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 XX 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 XX 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 11:30-6 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 Wild Coyote Winery Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By #Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo – 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 Wild Horse Winery Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily – 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 Windward Vineyard Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su #Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily – 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 York Mountain Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily – 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 Zenaida Cellars #Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By – 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 SANTA MARGARITA 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 SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON 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-VINE 10-5:30 X 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 XX # 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 XX L O S OLIVO S 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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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 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5 805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X Jorian Hill 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X – Solvang By Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily 1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt Clos Pepe – Lompoc By 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X 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 ANTA BARBARA 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 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 Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X 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 Kalyra Winery – Buellton By 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X – 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 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X – Santa Barbara Daily 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 Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily Mosby Winery – Buellton 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 Rusack Vineyard Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa – 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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