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22 >> EBERLE WINERY A Lot Can Happen in a Year

11 >> PELLETIERE ESTATES Committed to Responsible Stewardship

16>> HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS An Exquisite Wine Country Destination

18 >> CHAMISAL VINEYARDS A Vineyard in Touch with Its History

20 >> LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS A Tradition of Old Vines, Exceptional Terroir, and a Discerning Palate 18 WINE REGIONS REGULARS 10 >> WINEOLOGY BY LEN NAPOLITANO How important is the pairing of wine with food? 28 >> SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33 8 >> WINE COUNTRY FAVORITES Westside, 23 San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 29 13 >> CALENDAR OF EVENTS Downtown Paso Robles, 32 Avila Beach Wineries, 36 17 >> WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES

38 >> SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 24 >> WINE COUNTRY DINING Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 39 20 Il Cortile Ristorante, 25 Santa Maria: Original Roadhouse Grille, 42 The Hitching Post, 26 Los Alamos: Martian Ranch, 43 Foxen Canyon Wineries, 44-45 34 >> SIX GREAT GLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST Los Olivos: Lincourt Vineyards, 46; Larner Vineyard and Winery, 47; J. Ludlow Vineyard, 48 58 >> WINERY LISTINGS Lompoc: Jamala Wines, 49 Paso Robles Area, 58; San Luis Obispo, 60 Buellton, Mosby Winery, 50 Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos & Los Olivos, 60 Solvang: Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, 52 Lompoc/Buellton & Solvang, 61 Santa Barbara: Corks n’ Crowns, 54 Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara & Ventura County, 62

55 >> VENTURA COUNTY SIGNATURE VARIETALS Ventura County Wineries Map, 55 San Luis Obispo County, 30 Four Brix, 56; Herzog Wine cellars, 57 Santa Barbara County, 40 Ventura County, 55

62 >> WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS

63 >> CALIFORNIA MAP 26 San Miguel to Thousand Oaks

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Download WineryGeek app on your iPhone or Android! 7 Specialty Tasting: Paso Port Discover their hilltop Tasting Room on the Westside in 2Paso Robles to experience the artisan wine, port and spirits of winemaker Steve Glossner. PasoPort, specializing in elegant port style wines, Per Cazo Cellars, small lot wines focused on dry-farmed westside fruit and Pendray’s Distillery creating craft spirits - all under one roof! Visit and see what they’ve been up to lately, there’s always something for everyone! 95 Booker Road, Templeton | (805) 239-2229 | www.pasoportwine.com Open Thurs-Sun 11-5pm, Mon 11-4pm WINE COUNTRY FAVORITES

Wine & Dine: Ancient Peaks Cave Tours: Robert Hall Winery Ancient Peaks Winery’s new café Take a guided tour of their 19,000 3 and expanded tasting room offers a 4 square foot wine cavern and produc- delectable taste of the Paso Robles wine tion facility (complimentary with tasting). 7 country in quaint downtown Santa Mar- Enjoy a barrel sample along your journey garita. The café features gourmet lunch to see how wine matures in the barrel. End items on Thursdays through Sundays, and up in the tasting room where Robert Hall small plates daily with both indoor and Winery’s goal is to capture the “Essence of patio seating. The tasting room offers lim- Paso Robles.” Taste their limited produc- ited releases showcasing the five soil types tion Cavern Select line—only available at Outdoor Adventures: of the winery’s estate Margarita Vineyard. the tasting room or on their website. Margarita Adventures 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles | (805) 239-1616 Margarita Adventures offers a uniquely (805) 365-7046 / www.AncientPeaks.com Open Daily 10-5pm | www.roberthallwinery.com 1thrilling experience. Guests can embark on excursions including Humvee nature and wildlife tours, photography tours, and Breweries: Firestone Walker ziplining tours on Santa Margarita Ranch. Firestone Walker Brewing Company founded in The ziplines span more than 7,800 com- 51996 by Adam Firestone (aka the Bear) and David bined feet, starting with an epic 3,000-foot Walker (aka the Lion), Firestone Walker Brewing Com- valley crossing. Along the way, guides share pany began as a small brewery with roots in wine country details of the ranch’s remarkable natural on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional brewery, and cultural history and sustainable wine- Firestone’s singular purpose remains—to craft ever better growing practices. beer. Offering tours and tastings daily, right in the heart 22719 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita of Paso Robles. 1400 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles 1-805-438-3120 | www.margarita-adventures.com Open Daily 10-5pm (805) 225-5911 | www.firestonebeer.com

Olive Oil: Pasolivo Tours: Breakaway Tours In the heart of & Event Planning 6 the lovely Paso Breakaway Tours is Robles wine country lies breaking new ground! the beautiful Pasolivo 7 Boasting 20+ years of hand- ranch. Their passion for producing world-class, crafted Private & Shared Wine healthy and natural Tours with insider access for any products comes through in every aspect. From products that size group, Breakaway’s our pick delight the senses with amazing tastes, scents and textures, to for Central Coast adventures. Distillery Tours, Locavore & Farm to the romantic tranquility of their ranch and their commitment to Fork Tours. Looking to get out of town? Breakaway’s Access Wine exceptional customer service, they welcome you to be a part of Adventures is your ticket; exploring outlying wine regions with the Pasolivo experience. extended day tours. Count us in! 8530 Vineyard Drive | Paso Robles | (805) 227-0186 | [email protected] Open Daily | 1-800-799-7657

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Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 9 Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER BY LEN NAPOLITANO How important is the pairing of wine with food?

You might have wondered why pairing wine with food should should be greater than the sum of its individual parts. pose a dilemma. After all, you know your favorite wine, so why Achieving perfect pairings of wine with food is rare, but you can not drink that with every meal? Well, you can—and you should— optimize your wine and food experience and avoid obvious clashes because lesson one in wine-food pairing is your own personal wine by observing the following guidelines: preference overrides all other rules. If you absolutely love Merlot, • Pair the richness of the food with the mouthfeel of the wine: for example, and only Merlot, then go ahead and drink it. In the light-bodied wines for delicate dishes and full-bodied wines for rich craft of pairing wine with food, with all of its guidelines, rules, food. conditions, and exceptions, it is always acceptable to match your • Pair similar flavors in the wine and food—for example, a fruity favorite wine with anything on your plate. If, however, you want wine for a dish topped with a fruity sauce—matching the fruit the opportunity to experience marriages of food and wine that seem flavors as closely as possible. to be made in heaven, you may want to find a substitute for your • Pleasing combinations can be achieved by combining Merlot now and then. contrasting flavors—for example salty cheese paired with a sweet Wine and food pairing is as much art as it is science. For dessert wine. example, instinct may tell you a red wine pairs with red meat. As it • If you want to feature a very special wine, like an aged red happens, it pairs technically speaking, as well. Tannin compounds wine, choose a “neutral” accompanying dish without bold flavors in red wine physically link with fat compounds in the meat and • Dishes waith vinegar, like salads, almost always make a wine work together as a palate cleanser. Don’t worry, though. You don’t taste bad. The best wine option is one with high acidity—maybe a need to know anything about the molecular composition of wine sparkling wine, a dry riesling, or a French Beaujolais. and food to find great pairings. In most cases, all it takes is a • It’s perfectly fine to drink red wine with fish. Salmon pairs handful of tips pointing you in the right direction and some trial wonderfully with Pinot Noir. and error experimentation. • Choosing a wine that originates from the same country as the Wine and food pairing theory says wine should be treated just style of food improves your odds of creating a good combination. like food. It has flavor, weight, aftertaste, structure and nuance. The For example, choose a wine from Italy (or a domestic version of an process of matching a wine with a food, therefore, becomes a mind- Italian grape variety) to pair with Italian food. numbing examination of countless possibilities as you consider all • Some classic food and wine pairings include: steak with of their complexities and variables. But there is a clear place to start, Cabernet Sauvignon; lamb with either Merlot or Pinot Noir; scallops at least: it’s the age-old rule that says pair white wine with fish, red or lobster with Chardonnay; caviar with sparkling wine; port-style wine with meat. It may be passé with some sommeliers, but for dessert wine with salty Stilton cheese. Except for the last example, quick, uncomplicated pairing decisions, it serves the purpose of these classics happen to follow the old rule of red wine with meat, launching you into subsequent decision points. white wine with fish—and they match the weight, or mouthfeel, of Once you apply the rule and choose either a white or red wine the wine with the richness of the food. Thus, each creates harmony based on a fish or meat dish, respectively, you arrive at a fork in the by matching either similar or contrasting components. road (sorry about that): which style of red or white wine do you You experience a memorable taste sensation when a perfectly choose? The answer, generally, is you choose a full-bodied wine paired wine seems to meld with food on your palate. It may mean with a robust dish and a light-bodied wine with a delicate one. having to find a temporary substitute for your favorite wine, but it After that, you take the decision tree to the next stage: you pair the will be worth it. You’ll recognize the magic the moment it happens. dominant component of the wine with the dominant one in the dish. (If applicable, consider the structure of a wine, along with how a sauce or topping on the food might complicate a pairing. For Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body! example, a high-acidity white wine complements rich toppings like Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand, a quick lobster sauce while a tannic red wine pairs well with grilled steak and easy guide for the wine beginner. because both wines equalize the fat content in the paired dishes.) 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Located in the heart of the Willow Creek Their wines are a reflection of this fourth- district on the westside of Paso Robles, generation family, working alongside her Pelletiere Estate is dedicated to preserving mother MaryAnn, daughter Morgan, and its rich heritage and land, with 100% of granddaughter Mayson, namesake of their their wines sourced from its sustainably Rose wine. farmed estate on Township Road off Committed to the traditions of fine Highway 46. With the first grapes planted winemaking, the winery hopes to develop in 1993, the winery has been committed a legacy for future family generations. to sustainability for over 25 years, at the With a love and respect for wine, Denner forefront of their business model. believes wine should be delicious and “Sustainable winegrowing practices in representative of its origin. Pelletiere Estate our vineyards and winery help us make wines are truly of the earth, putting more high quality wines and provide a healthy emphasis on vineyard quality, than on and beautiful environment,” said Owner vilification technique. Elegant Italian Style Wines Janis Denner. One of the very few producers making Some of the winery’s green practices these Italian varieties, their wines are 100 include sheep and beneficial birds to percent estate grown, specializing in Italian control weeds and pests, cover crops and varieties such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, drip irrigation, composting, recycling and Montepulciano, Lagrein, and Zinfandel. reuse to minimize waste, and practicing Additionally, the winery also features Syrah environmentally preferred purchasing. and Viognier, with a dedication to vineyard By preserving local ecosystems and care, picking at optimum ripeness, and wildlife habitats, the winery hopes to also creating wines that express the purest protect air and water quality for future flavors of the vineyard’s terroir. generations. “I fell in love with Italian wines during one of my trips to Italy,” said Denner. “I Family-Owned and Operated find them elegant and very interesting. It’s With a rich history dating back to the “We make inviting wines to drink - hard to name my favorite, they are all so late 1890s, the winery produces exceptional inviting wines that our friends, and by unique…I truly love and appreciate all of Italian varietals, paying homage to the extension our customers, truly enjoy them.” family’s heritage. Inspired by her own Italian drinking,” said Denner. “We have a Top sellers including the 2012 Nebbiolo background (and named to honor her minimalist approach in the winery, which – beautifully elegant, with notes of candied father), Denner founded the winery with a means we do things in a much more old- tangerine, mahogany and dried herbs. The deep respect for family, a love of food and world, hands-on way.” 2014 Montepulciano is medium bodied, wine, and the joys of collaborative effort. with luscious ripe fruit, notes of smoke, Winemaker Philosophy chocolate, earthiness rich, silky and smooth. Defining their wine as pure with The 2013 Lagrein is rare, full bodied with varietal correctness, the varieties are dark ripe fruits and luscious texture. rare and sophisticated, with limited production unique to the Paso wine scene. Tasting Room Happenings Winemaker Amy Butler creates wines that Join the winery during the Paso Robles are elegant, refined and understated. With Wine Festival, where Pelletiere Estate has a true passion for subtlety, her wines are created a fun filled weekend with live memorable, pushing the envelope of quality. music, complimentary walking vineyard “Amy Butler is gifted, dedicated, and tour, sampling of limited production enormously creative,” said Denner. “She wines, and delicious farm fresh bites. has been an extremely valuable part of the For more information, please visit www. Pelletiere Estate team.” pelletiere.com/events.

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May 8, from 11am to 1pm. Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery will host an Art & Wine Bar at their Hospitality Center in celebration of Mother’s Day. Vina Robles invites the whole family out to celebrate moms during an enjoyable afternoon of socializing, sipping and painting! Guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a charcuterie plate to share. Additional wine and tapas will be available for purchase. The Vina Robles Art & Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and wine party during which attendees will create their very own piece of art. Resident artist Skye Ravy will guide everyone step by step through the process of recreating a cheerful “Sunflowers” artwork from blank canvas to masterpiece. No experience is necessary and materials will be provided. About Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery: European Inspiration Ravy specializes in acrylics, watercolor, sketch, chalk, and – California Character. Vina Robles crafts wines that represent large scale works such as murals. With her over 20 years of art a stylistic bridge between the Old and New worlds, capturing experience and training, she brings fun, energy, enthusiasm and the finesse associated with European wines while celebrating the expertise to every class. bold natural flavors of their estate vineyards in Paso Robles. Here, Tickets are $55 per person, $45 for Signature Wine Club proprietor Hans Nef and managing partner Hans – R. Michel members. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vinarobles.com, bring their Swiss heritage to California’s Central Coast, where they by calling 805-227-4812 or at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center aim to unite the best of both experiences. For more information, located at 3700 Mill Road, off Highway 46 East, in Paso Robles. visit www.vinarobles.com.

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PASO ROBLES AREA MAY 7 MAY 19-22 EBERLE WINERY CASTORO CELLARS PASO ROBLES Summer Concert Song Series - Katie Armiger Wine Festival Paso Robles ONGOING SATURDAYS With the release of her new album, Fall Into Me, it’s clear Katie Armiger Join Paso Robles Wine Country for the 34th Annual Wine Festival – a celebra- VINA ROBLES WINERY has come of age. The album, a work of stunning maturity, also reflects the tion of the innovation, triumph, and character of this spectacular region. Saturday Live accomplished star’s deepening confidence in her own abilities. From Sugar • Friday: Tasting Room Open House & Barrel Tastings, 10am-5:30pm Every Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy Land, Texas, Katie has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs 6:30pm Concert: Bear Market Riot live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. chart, including “Better in a Black Dress,” “Best Song Ever” and “Kiss Me Wine Club Member’s Beaver Lounge Experience • Laura Jean Anderson, Now.” $20 General Admission, $25 VIP Tickets. Call 805-238-9607 to make Dinner Included • May 7: Duet 2 It, reservations. www.eberlewinery.com • Saturday: Tasting Room Open House & Barrel Tastings, 10am-5:30pm Live Music: Nataly Lola • May 14: Noach Tangeras ...... Wine & tastings available. 1-4pm • Sunday: Tasting Room Open House & Barrel Tastings, 10am-5:30pm 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com MAY 8 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com ...... VINA ROBLES WINERY ...... ONGOING Mother’s Day Art & Wine Bar MAY 20 OPOLO VINEYARDS Painting class and wine party OPOLO VINEYARDS Savory Sundays Includes a glass of sparkling wine, a charcuterie plate to share as well as all Anniversary Gala Second Sunday of the Month materials, $55, 11am-1pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com 7pm Beginning May 8th ...... Join Opolo Vineyards as they celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their Tasting Paso Robles, 7110 Vineyard Drive, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com MAY 8 Room opening! Toast the evolution of Opolo with a 15th Anniversary Gala in ...... EBERLE WINERY their remodeled barrel room. We’ll have plenty of food and drinks to go around ONGOING SUNDAYS THROUGH OCT 30 Mothers’ Day Brunch while dancing to Dawn Lambeth’s amazing Jazz Band. Cocktail attire event, LINCOURT VINEYARDS Bring family and friends to Eberle and celebrate Mom! Enjoy the beautiful dress in your finest and celebrate with us all evening long. Hip Sips Sundays - Wine & Live Music at Lincourt scenery of the Estate Vineyard, listen to music by Jan & Ted and indulge in The Gala is benefiting the wonderful St. Jude’s Research Hospital. 12pm-3pm Sundays a delicious brunch buffet catered by Paso Terra Restaurant and, of course, $100 Members/ $120 Non-members No reservations necessary. 805-688-8554, [email protected] Eberle wines! $40 per person, $20 for kids 6 - 12, 6 and under free! Stay tuned Paso Robles, 7110 Vineyard Drive, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com ...... for the delicious menu. Call 805-238-9607 to make reservations...... ONGOING MAY 20 WILD HORSE WINERY www.eberlewinery.com ...... EBERLE WINERY Live Music Wine Fest Winemaker’s Dinner MAY 8 1-4pm, Templeton 6:30pm. A spectacular night featuring Italian cuisine as Eberle Winery • May 7: Al B. Blue and Valerie CASTORO CELLARS welcomes acclaimed Chef, restaurateur and author Leonardo Curti. • May 21: Guy Budd Lazy Locals Concert Series $150pp, $120/Cellar Club 805-788-6300, www.wildhorsewinery.com Join on select Sundays for live music (outdoors) and wine. This concert series 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com ...... was created as a retreat for locals. After the tourists have left, join us for a ...... ONGOING WEDNESDAYS slower paced afternoon of great music perfectly paired with Dam Fine Wine. MAY 20 MISTURA RESTAURANT Food will be available for purchase. Free. LE VIGNE WINERY Complimentary Wine Tasting • May 8th, Mother’s Day: REWINED Winemaker’s Dinner Mistura will feature select wineries to pour along with live music. • June 19th, Father’s Day: The Martin Paris Band (very limited seating) 805-238-3333, misturarestaurants.com • July 24th: Próxima Parada Paso Robles, 805-227-4000, www.levignewinery.com ...... • August 14th: Up in the Air ...... MAY 1 • September 25th: The JD Project MAY 20-22 HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS & INN 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com CLAUTIERE VINEYARD May Day Celebration ...... Come see the Maypole and bring a picnic with your family and friends. 11am Wine Festival Paso Robles, 805-239-0930, www.hammersky.com MAY 15 • Friday: New Releases and old favorites paired with gourmet cheeses...... CASTORO CELLARS • Saturday/Sunday: Estate award-winning wines from San Francisco Wine Chronicle Wine Competition showcased together this weekend only. Plus MAY 1 Sunday Morning at Castoro Cellars with Yoga & Brunch. SAN ANTONIO WINERY This is an amazing all-levels yoga class, hosted outdoors with vineyard views gourmet cheeses, small bites and live music Stella Rosa Social which concludes with a private brunch including mimosas! We limit Vine-yasa Paso Robles, 805-237-3789, www.clautiere.com ...... Small bites served with Stella Rosa wines to just 35 guests for an intimate and relaxing experience. Check in at 8:45am, Register online sanantoniowinery.com class beings at 9am. $30 | $25 if you’re a Wine Club Member. MAY 21 1-4pm, $45, 805-226-2600 Vine-yasa sells out each month, so reserve your spot now! WILD HORSE WINERY ...... 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com Live Music with Guy Budd MAY 7 ...... 1pm-4 pm Leslie Churchill 805-788-6315, [email protected] CASTORO CELLARS MAY 19 ...... SLO Folks Presents Laurie Lewis CASTORO CELLARS Laurie Lewis “successfully walks the high wire above esoteric country, MAY 21 Yin & Vin J.LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE combining elements of bluegrass and pure country to form her own seamless $30 | $25 mix.” - Billboard Music 34th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival/Wine Club Member VIP UnWINE with Yin Yoga Amoung the Vines at Castoro Cellars Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20. Get your tickets now! Tasting This is an outdoor show, weather permiting. 6:30pm-8:30pm, repeats June 3rd. 11-3pm, Complimentary ...... This is a 75 minute restorative practice will be lead by their in-house yogini, A complimentary VIP tasting for club members and their guests with live music MAY 7 Lauren Harvey. Yin will be followed by vino and appetizers. $25 for Wine Club by guitarist Jason Wright. Featuring J. Lohr 2008 Cuvée PAU, 2007 Carol’s WILD HORSE WINERY Members, $30 for non Wine Club Members. Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 40th Anniversary Pinot Blanc, 2010 Highlands Live music with Al B. Blue and Valerie This all levels yoga class will be held outside (weather permitting) and is taught Bench Pinot Noir, with barrel samples and select cheeses. 1pm-4 pm by our in-house Yogini: Lauren Harvey, of Liila Arts. Reservations required for all J. Lohr events. Call 805-239-8900, or email Leslie Churchill 805-788-6315, [email protected] 805-238-0725, www.castorocellars.com [email protected]. Must be over 21 years of age to attend all events......

MAY 22 JUNE 4 ONGOING FRIDAYS LEVIGNE WINERY Twilight on the Terrace COSTA DE ORO WINERY Le Tavola Cooking Demo The ever popular Twilight on the Terrace gets better each year. Don’t miss the Friday Night Wine Downs@ CDO! Paso Robles, 805-227-4000, www.levignewinery.com opportunity to stroll in the gardens and enjoy samples from local food & bever- Wine by the glass, bottle or tap...... age artisans. Live music, photobooth and silent auction as well! 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com MAY 22 5:30pm-8:30pm ...... J.LOHR VINEYARDS & WINE $125/ FHC members, $200/non members 34th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival/J. Lohr Brunch Featuring Hearst Castle, 805-927-2138, www.friendsofhearstcastle.org Cahoots Catering ...... SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 10:30am-12 pm $45/club members, $50/non-members SAN LUIS OBISPO SANTA MARIA FOXEN CANYON/LOS OLIVOS Enjoy our traditional Cahoots brunch and select J. Lohr wines overlooking ONGOING our J. Lohr vineyards. Buffet includes waffle bar, prime rib station and the BIKE, HIKE AND KAYAK TRIPS ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH traditional mouth-watering homemade pastries! Explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Bike the Pacific Coast Highway, hike Big Friday Night Winemaker Series at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe $45/club members, $50/non-members Sur and kayak. Trips include transportation, A local guest winemaker will mingle with guests while pouring his or her wine, Reservations required for all J. Lohr events. Call 805-239-8900, or email picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). during our dinner service. Chef Chris Joslyn will create the nightly specials to [email protected]. Must be over 21 years of age to attend all events. $79-$119 Bike rentals available. Call 888-873-5610 for ...... pair with the wines that the featured winemaker will pour. No reservation or cost reservations. www.centralcoastoutdoors.com to participate. Dinner reservations are highly recommended JUNE 4 ...... 805-688-7265. www.losolivoscafe.com, 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos EBERLE WINERY ONGOING THURSDAYS ...... Summer Concert Song Series - Billy Gilman SAN LUIS OBISPO FARMERS’ MARKET 6:30pm Doors Open, 7pm Concert Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, SATURDAYS IN MAY Billy Gilman burst onto the national stage in 2000 releasing the hit single “One sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS Voice.” His debut album was certified double platinum in the United States and listen to live music. Valley Artisans Spring Series he was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com Los Olivos, 805-686-9604, www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com singer to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. Now 25, ...... Gilman is eager to share his new music and his new sound with his fans. Billy says “I have enjoyed coming into my own and discovering what it really is MAY 1 that I want to sing.” $20 General Admission, $25 VIP. Call 805-238-9607 for AVILA BEACH HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS reservations! MAY 12–14 May Day Celebration ...... THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM 11am, Our 1st annual Mayday celebration at the vineyard. Come see the Maypole JUNE 4 The International Chardonnay Symposium brings top Chardonnay producers and bring a picnic with your family and friends. WILD HORSE WINERY from around the world to the classic Californian beach towns of Pismo Beach 7725 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, 805-239-0930, www.hammersky.com Live Music with Back Bay Betty and Avila Beach and the Edna Valley wine country for an in-depth exploration ...... 1pm-4 pm of the world’s favorite grape and its impact on viticulture, tastemakers and the MAY 7 Leslie Churchill 805-788-6315, [email protected] market. This year’s event line-up will feature a grand wine tasting, educational ...... seminars & panel sessions, winemaker dinners and plenty of opportunities to ZACA MESA WINERY & VINEYARDS JUNE 5 talk Chardonnay with industry leaders, tastemakers and fellow enthusiasts. In Dog Hike in the Vineyard. TALLEY VINEYARDS conjunction with The Symposium, many Central Coast wineries and businesses Bring your dogs and come join our winemakers for a walking tour of the Marianne Talley Fun Run offer special promotions and events to complete the experience. Vineyards. Afterwards, relax with a glass of wine and BBQ lunch catered by 8am 805-543-2288, [email protected], www.thechardonnaysymposium.com Testa Catering. 10am-1pm 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande ...... $36/club members, $45/non-members, Dogs attend for free Mark your calendar for the 23rd Annual Marianne Talley Fun Run. The Marianne JUNE 24 805-688-9339 x 308, www.zacamesa.com Talley Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1993 to ALAPAY CELLARS ...... fund scholarships for college-bound athletes from Arroyo Grande High School. Alapay Cellars June Sunset Cruise MAY 6 The Fun Run was established as an annual fundraising event in 1994. The run 415 1st Street, Avila Beach is dedicated to honoring Marianne’s memory and her commitment to health, FIRESTONE VINEYARD $95pp, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Malbec Mania fitness and exercise. 805-595-2632, [email protected] Los Olivos, 855-232-2338, www.firestonewine.com Contact: Race Director 805-489-0446 x31, [email protected] ...... JUNE 8, 9 ARROYO GRANDE MAY 7 LAETITIA VINEYARD AND WINERY CAMBRIA WINERY Wine Club Pick-Up Party ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Spring Chardonnay Celebration Ice Cream Creating — A Family Affair! Wine Club Members, please join for a casual evening of wine tasting and live All things Chardonnay! From barrel tastings to food pairing! Complimentary for The Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the music where you can pick up your shipments and enjoy some delicious light wine club members (up to 2 people). Small fee for non-wine club members. fare on us! This is a great time to take advantage of your 30% discount! whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a new flavor 5:30-7pm and watch it being made. Santa Maria, 805-938-7318, www.cambriawines.com RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Free of Charge (Wine Club Members Only). Guests 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com ...... must be 21 and over. Limited space available...... MAY 14 805-474-7641 or email [email protected] ONGOING SATURDAYS ZACA MESA WINERY & VINEYARDS ...... Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Zaca U: Syrah Clonal Seminar Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo 11am-2pm, $65, $52/club members CAYUCOS/CAMBRIA/ Los Olivos, 805-688-9339, www.zacamesa.com MORRO BAY Grande City Hall parking lot at 214 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org ...... MAY 28 ONGOING HEARST CASTLE TOURS ONGOING SATURDAYS LINCOURT VINEYARDS Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter the majesty COSTA DE ORO WINERY Spring Brunch and beauty of this historical treasure. Saturdays @ CDO! Details to follow. This will also be a Wine Club Pick Up Party! 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org Live music, complementary cheese selection with wine bottle purchase. 5-7pm 805-688-8554, [email protected] ...... 14 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW Wine Country This Month >> CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SATURDAYS MAY 28-OCT 29 MAY 7 JULY 30-31 FOLEY ESTATES Purisima’s People Day Lompoc Valley Kennel Association Dog Show Un“Wined’ at Foley Estates Step back in time to 1822, as costumed re-enactors portray the people who Scores of breeders, trainers,handlers and canines from around the globe Saturday Concert Series, 1-4pm called La Purisima Mission home. gather in Lompoc for the annual national dog show. The show includes Sight 805-737-6222, foleywines.com Visitors may meet Padre Payeras, the Mayordomo, blacksmith, and the women hound specialties and an All-Breed Show both days. May 28: Jim Gentry and children completing their daily chores. Jun 4: Matt Stask Music 8:30am-5:30pm. Admission is free. 11am-2pm. $6 parking fee. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Avenue at “O” St., Lompoc ...... La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc ONGOING MAY 29-OCT 30 323-727-0136, [email protected], www.akc.org leave message: 805-733-3713, www.lapurisimamission.org ...... LINCOURT VINEYARDS ...... Hip Sips Sundays MAY 8 SANTA BARBARA Wine & Live Music, 12-3pm Sip Lompoc No reservations necessary. ONGOING THURSDAYS 805-688-8554, lincourtwines.com Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting at some of Lompoc’s best boutique Pali Santa Barbara Tasting Room Happy Hour wineries. The Sip Lompoc ticket includes wine tasting at more than a dozen • May 29: Jim Gentry Enjoy $5 glasses of fresh wine from the tap tasting rooms and wine bars, an exclusive Sip Lompoc logo glass, a reusable • Jun 5: Matt Stask Music 4-8pm, Pali Wine Co, Santa Barbara and recyclable logo wine tote, and a Sip Lompoc passport. 1-4pm ...... 805-560-7254, www.paliwineco.com ...... SANTA YNEZ/SOLVANG MAY 28 El Pastor at La Purisima Mission ONGOING THROUGH MAY ONGOING WE1DNESDAYS Gray Whale Migration Costumed docents provide demonstrations of tools, techniques and the SOLVANG FARMER’S MARKET From December through May, the Santa Barbara Channel hosts one of nature’s culture that made up mission life in the 1800’s. Other highlights include soap Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. greatest spectacles: the Pacific gray whale migration. More than 28,000 and candle making, corn grinding and basket weaving. 2:30-6pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com of these graceful mammals hug the coastline in their migration from Baja ...... 11am-2pm. $6 parking fee. La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc California, off the coast of Mexico, to Alaska. As they make their way north in ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS leave message: 805-733-3713. www.lapurisimamission.org mid-February, mothers and calves can be spotted swimming just yards away SOLVANG WINE & BEER WALK ...... from shore. Book a whale watching tour with the Santa Barbara Sailing Center (www.sbsail.com, 805-962-2826) or Condor Express (www.condorexpress. Sample two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logo JUNE 11 com, 805-882-0088) for a rich and rewarding voyage with these magnificent glass and a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only $20, El Pastor at La Purisima Mission 3-7pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com animals. Costumed docents provide demonstrations of tools, techniques and the ...... culture that made up mission life in the 1800’s. Other highlights include soap ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS and candle making, corn grinding, and basket weaving. SOLVANG THIRD WEDNESDAY 11am-2pm. $6 parking fee. VENTURA COUNTY Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms & professional offices offer La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc special discounts and sales all day! Shop and discover Solvang’s unique stores ONGOING FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH leave message: 805-733-3713. www.lapurisimamission.org CANTARA CELLARS and boutiques while enjoying craft beer, local wine and great food at the various ...... stops along the way. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com Barrel Sample Weekend ...... JUNE 22-26 Camarillo, 805-484-9600, cantaracellars.com Lompoc Valley Flower Festival ...... ONGOING THURSDAYS Celebrating the Lompoc Valley’s floral heritage and colorful flower fields, WANDERING DOG WINE BAR ONGOING FRIDAYS the Flower Festival blooms with family activities, carnival rides and games, HERZOG CELLARS Blind Tasting Thursdays commercial vendors, food booths, and musical entertainment. It features an Challenge your palate while having fun with friends and learning about wine. All Arts & Crafts Show on Friday thru Sunday, 11am to 6pm, and a flower-themed Local Tapas and Wine tastings are red wine only and include 4 half glasses of wine. Tasters will match parade on Saturday morning, starting at 10am in Old Town Lompoc. 11am-1:30pm, Oxnard, 805-983-1560, herzogwinecellars.com up varietals, regions, alcohol %, vintage and price points to each wine. You can Carnival hours: June 24, opens 2:30pm; June 25 & 26 opens at noon; June ...... make it as serious or as casual as you’d like. No reservations needed, 4-7pm. 27, opens at 10am; June 28 opens at 11am. No pets are allowed in the park ONGOING www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126 FOUR BRIX WINERY ...... during the festival. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Avenue at “O” St. 805-735-8511, www.lompocvalleyfestivals.com Pizza and Wine at the BrixHouse LOS ALAMOS/ LOMPOC/ ...... Continuing the tradition, gourmet pizza will be available daily in the BrixHouse. BUELLTON JULY 7-10 Not just your plain cheese pizza, which will be available. These gourmet pizzas 32nd Annual West Coast Cub Fly-In may include roasted artichokes, proscuitto, spinach, specialty cheeses, even a ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Acclaimed as one of the nation’s top fly-in events for historic aircraft, gluten free option. Menu varies monthly, but one thing will never change – how TERRAVANT—THE WINERY RESTAURANT the annual West Coast Cub Fly-In allows visitors to walk among the aircraft, great they taste with our wine! Stop by the BrixHouse and enjoy some pizza and Live Music observe the flying events and interact with the pilots. Among the popular wine with the BrixHeads! 805-256-6006 or [email protected] 6-9pm, Buellton events are flour bombing and spot landing contests, thrilling to watch! www.fourbrixwine.com, Ventura 805-686-4742. [email protected], www.avantwines.com ...... Free Admission. Food and beverages, T-shirts and souvenirs are available for purchase. Lompoc Airport, 1801 North H Street ONGOING THURSDAYS ONGOING THURSDAYS 805-291-6039, www.explorelompoc.com SUNLAND VINTAGE WINERY Pali Lompoc Tasting Room Happy Hour ...... Tantalizing Thursdays Happy Hour all day! Enjoy $5 glasses of AVA wines Thousand Oaks – $5 glasses of wine, you choose. 6-9pm 12-7pm, Lompoc Wine Ghetto Tasting Room, www.paliwineco.com JULY 9 Food trucks the first & third Thursdays, Thousand Oaks ...... Purisima’s People Day www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 Step back in time to 1822, as costumed re-enactors portray the people who ONGOING FRIDAYS (YEAR ROUND) ...... called La Purisima Mission home. Lompoc Farmers Market ONGOING SECOND & LAST FRIDAYS Farmers and vendors gather every Friday afternoon in Old Town Lompoc (Corner Visitors may meet Padre Payeras, the Mayordomo, blacksmith, and the women and children completing their daily chores. SUNLAND VINTAGE WINERY of South I St & West Ocean Ave) to sell fresh-picked seasonal produce, fresh Finally Fridays cut flowers, succulents, baked goods,and more. The Market runs year round, 11am-2pm. $6 parking fee. La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc Entertaining surprises, 6-9pm, Thousand Oaks rain or shine, from 2-5pm (winter hours) and 2-6pm (Spring through Fall). www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 805-735-6716 leave message: 805-733-3713, www.lapurisimamission.org ...... Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 15 >> Wine Country This Month HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS An Exquisite Wine Country Destination

As you travel to the westside of Paso Robles, the winding road leads you to one of the most magnificent locations on Vineyard Drive – the stunning HammerSky Vineyards & Inn. Named after the owner’s sons, Hamilton and Skyler, the majestic backdrop of the rolling coastal terrain provides a picturesque setting creating the perfect ambiance for a leisurely afternoon sojourn. The HammerSky estate is one of the Central Coast’s most elegant locations, and includes a restored century old farmhouse, a traditional barn and an expansive lawn overlooking the 50-acre vineyard. Relax, enjoy a lawn game and savor the award winning wine. With a focus on estate-grown, artisan wines, the eco-friendly HammerSky estate vineyards are planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel which provide the foundation for the Bordeaux-centric portfolio. Now part of the new Adelaida / Willow Creek AVA designation, Owner/Winemaker Douglas Hauck describes HammerSky wines as “Couture crafted wines for the senses,” likening the wines to what Prada would look and feel like if it were a wine. The wines Weddings & Events are rich, with an intense flavor profile that reflects uncompromised quality and Join HammerSky Vineyards & Inn for a Cab Cult Event on attention given to each lot. Current releases include the Open Invite blend (75% May 14th and lawn games and wine during the Paso Robles Zinfandel and 25% Merlot), Party of Four blend (60% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot, Wine Festival Weekend, May 20th-22nd. Added bonus: 15% Malbec and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) and straight varietals of Zinfandel and Inquire about our complimentary helicopter parking! The “Red Handed” Merlot. In addition to the HammerSky wines, there is also a tasting HammerSky estate is one of the Paso Robles wine region’s most elegant and sought after wedding locations. Owner room favorite – the Naughty Princess “Detained” Sparkling, which tantalizes your Kim Hauck has designed a magical setting, perfect for senses with a crisp acidity hinting at fresh pear and green apple flavors and a any bride’s special day or the perfect social celebration. bubbly effervescence that is a party in itself celebrated with each taste. Upcoming Farmhouse Rental Featuring 3 bedrooms, the Farmhouse new releases include the highly sought after Rosé and a limited release Cabernet at HammerSky is available for private rental — a treasured Sauvignon. $10 Tasting Fee includes a flight of five wines; complimentary tasting experience for a group of friends, corporate retreat or for HammerSky wine club members. family gathering. Wine Clubs HammerSky wines are available at the tasting room and in select fine restaurants in Orange County. HammerSky offers two distinct wine clubs - the Hammer Club and the Sky Club. Wine club benefits include priority access to new releases, exclusive invites to HammerSky events, access to host private lunches in HammerSky Vineyards & Inn the White Barn and discounted stays at the exquisite HammerSky Inn. Open Thursday – Sunday, 11 am–5 pm Fun Fact 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles (805) 239-0930 www.hammersky.com The HammerSky estate is graced with beautiful, native cypress trees – so captivating, that the builders of Hearst Castle requested some of the cypress trees Facebook: HammerSky Vineyards & Inn be moved by horse and buggy decades ago, to the majestic Hearst Castle where Twitter: HammerSky Vineyards Kim Murphy-Rodrigues they found a new home next to the Neptune Pool.

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Editor’s Favorite Paso Robles Olive Festival The 13th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival, a Paso Robles WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES Main Street Association event, sponsored by Pasolivo Olive Oil, will be held Saturday, June 4, 10am to 5pm, Paso Robles Jada Winery Downtown City Park (Free Admission and fee for wine and beer Visit Jada’s open air tasting room and the friendly staff will guide tasting only). There will be a Pre-Olive Festival Social Mixer you through two different pairing flights of all-estate wines. Try the and Awards Night on Friday, June 3, held at Allegreto Vineyard “Reserve” or “Signature” pairings with artisans cheeses selected from the area’s best gourmet cheese shop, Vivant. Then finish your visit by by Ayres, 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles from 6 to 8pm sampling Jada’s Tuscan-style estate olive oil produced from a blend ($25.00 per ticket, call 805-238-4103). of over 300 Frantoio, Leccino, Maruino, Manzanillo, Pandolino, & The Olive Festival features Olive Oil and Olive vendors Mission olive trees located on the estate. both locally and outside our county featuring their products 5260 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 226-4200 along with free olive oil tasting, tasting seminars, cooking San Antonio Winery demonstrations, and a head-to-head chef cook-off in our Welcome to the Riboli family’s Italian bistro. Chef Dustin prepares a outdoor kitchen stadium. Local wineries and breweries will daily array of fresh dishes to pair with their artisan wines. • Daily Wine Tasting $5 • Artisan Wine Tasting $10 be feature tastings and a commemorative wine glass for a fee. • Cheese Plate $13 • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.50 There will be an olive-inspired cooking contest and delicious • Combination Pizza $14.50 • Meatball Sandwich $10 olive-inspired food sold in our Olive Festival Culinary Row. And many more! Bistro Hours 11am-4:30pm The public is welcome to enter the cooking contest. The 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600 Cooking Contest Awards entry forms available online, www. Broken Earth Winery Tasting Room & Cafe pasoolivefestival.com, or Main Street office by calling 805-238- Enjoy the beautiful Tasting Room & a bite of Australia in the Café! Now 4103. There will be music and free olive oil ice cream. Enjoy proudly serving delicious, freshly baked Australian meat and veggie pies arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and much more. from the Bronzed Aussie with flaky crusts & delicious savory fillings. Offering “The popularity of this event has proved that people want to fresh salads, panini sandwiches and a full service espresso bar, featuring oak wood roasted coffee from Mr. Espresso. Relish in the assortment of learn more about the health benefits and culinary creativity of olives specialty foods and foodie products that they carry. The Tasting Room is and olive oil, and that a festival makes it fun for the whole family,” open daily 10am-5pm and the Café is open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. said Norma Moye, Executive Director of the Downtown Paso Robles 5625 HWY 46E, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562 Main Street Association’s Olive Festival committee. Mitchella Vineyard & Winery For more information contact Paso Robles Main Street Wine & Cheese Pairing, Self-Guided Vineyard Tour Association at 805-238-4103, or visit www.pasoolivefestival.com. Sip, savor and delight in nine handcrafted wines perfectly paired with a variety of six artisan cheeses from around the world. Relax on the patio while enjoying the expansive views of the estate vineyard and surrounding country side. Take a short walk and educate yourself with 8th Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival Mitchella Vineyard & Winery’s self-guided vineyard tour. Tasting fee is $10/person, waived with bottle purchase. The 8th annual summer celebration of the lavender season’s 2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8555 Lavender Festival July 9, from 10am-5pm in the Downtown Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles City Park. Join in for Pairings on the Patio! Visit the lavender farmers who come together in the Paso Served Daily 11am - 4pm Enjoy Opolo wine with our updated full menu. Robles City Park. Growers share their techniques for cultivating, Featuring Fire-Roasted pizzas (Italian sausage, Margherita and drying and using lavender, and visitors experience the perfume Chef’s Special), Oyster Service (Raw, Rockefeller, Rasino), Mezze Platter (cured meats and artisanal cheeses), Seasonal Salad and their and beauty of this captivating herb. See dozens of varieties, famous Cevapi Sausage Platter served with warm pita and kajmak! while enjoying the July sunshine, sweet lavender treats in our 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593 Lavender Garden, and the aromatic abundance of the distillation of essential oils. Loring Wine Company More than 100 booths featuring arts, crafts, lavender, food, New Cookie + Wine pairing! music, and more will be featured in the Paso Robles Downtown Tasty cookies have been added to the exciting line-up of Loring wines. The flight includes both sweet and savoy cookies that have been taste tested City Park. Admission is free and there is free parking many times to compliment the flavors of the Pinots, Chardonnays and throughout downtown. Divergence blend. Cookies include Lemon Pistachio, Cherry Almond, Goat For more information or a vendor application (Visa/MC/ Cheese Gouda and Chocolate Carmel and more (by Mela Foods). Discover), contact Paso Robles Main Street Association at 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton (805) 691-1300, www.loringwinecompany.com 805-238-4103, or visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, under COMING EVENTS or www.centralcoastlavenderfestival.com.

Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 17 CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Chamisal’s Distinctive Style There are many ways to describe Chamisal Vineyards. You might use the Vintages to Look Forward To: words elegant, picturesque, or inviting. Each of these captures a little bit of In the near future there will be several new wines for what makes Chamisal special. visitors to try in the Chamisal tasting room. The first The tasting room and outdoor seating area were designed to make people is a Pinot Gris that will be available in May. This is the feel comfortable, and inspire them to linger while they sample some of last time the vineyard will offer wines produced from Chamisal’s Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays or other fine wines. Andrea De Palo, this varietal for the foreseeable future since the grape Director of Consumer Sales, said that she wants guests to visit Chamisal not vines have been removed. only to taste the wine, but to enjoy a complete vineyard experience. Also, look for two other exclusive wines as well, Spend the Day at Chamisal including the 2015 Rosé of Pinot Noir, made in a drier In order to really appreciate what Chamisal has to offer, a trip to the style, and the 2014 Estate Chardonnay. These are in vineyard shouldn’t be a quick stop on a wine tasting tour of the Edna Valley, limited quantities and are expected to sell out quickly. but should be a leisurely experience. You can find out more about the way Chamisal’s wines are produced, or spend time in one of the beautiful outdoor areas. Visitors describe the views from the garden patio and picnic areas which overlook the Estate vineyard, and are surrounded by the Santa Lucia Mountains, as amazing. A Vineyard in Touch With Its History 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo Chamisal Vineyards has a long history in the Edna Valley; it was the first vineyard / winery in the area. It was named after a native plant with a white The tasting room is open seven days a week: 10-5pm. flower called Chemical that is found throughout the property. Over the years (805) 541-9463 or (866) 808-9463 (toll free) the winery has produced different varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot, Noir, www.chamisalvineyards.com. Grenache, Syrah, and Pinot Gris. BY CATHY NEUSHUL

18 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW ANGLIM 740 Pine Street | 805-227-6817 Thurs-Mon: 11-6pm; Tues-Wed by appt. or chance www.anglimwinery.com ARROYO ROBLES WINERY 1317 Park Street | 877-759-WINE Open Daily 11-7pm, Garden seating available wwwarroyorobles.com. ASUNCON RIDGE WINERY 725 12th Street | 805-237-1425 Sun-Thurs 12pm-6pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm, or by appt. www.asuncionridge.com BODEGAS PASO ROBES 729 13th Street | 805-237-3780 Thurs-Mon 12pm-6pm; Tues-Wed by appt. Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide selection of award-winning www.bodegaspasorobles.com red and white wines. Located in the in the heart of Ventura County, they’re just a short drive from wherever you are. Cantara Cellars specializes in wines made from grapes grown in the Lodi DIABLO PASO 827 13th Street | 805-975-6185 Appellation in Northern California. Each wine they make expresses both their passion for Sun & Mon 11:30am-6pm; Thurs 11:45am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11:45am-10pm. www.DiabloPasoWines.com DOMAINE DEGHER Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide selection of award-winning 827 13th Street | 805-296-2562 red and white wines. Located in the in the heart of Ventura County, they’re just a short drive Sun & Mon, Thurs 12pm-7pm ; Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm from wherever you are. Cantara Cellars specializes in wines made from grapes grown in the Lodi www.MojoCellars.com Appellation in Northern California. Each wine they make expresses both their passion for CHATEAU LETTUA 840 13th Street #G | 805-238-6800 Sun-Thur 1-7pm; Fri-Sat 1-8pm www.chateaulettau.com D’ANBINO CELLARS 15TH STREET 710 PineStreet | 805-227-6800 Thurs-Mon 11-6pm, Extented hours for live music www.danbino.com

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OAK STREET 831 13th Street | 805-712-8883 8TH STREET Mon, Thurs 1-6pm; Fri 12-8pm ; Sat 12-9pm Anglim Sun 12-6pm-Winery Tours, www.LDTCellars.com D’Anbino Cellars 7TH STREET Derby LXV WINE LOUNGE 1306 Pine Street #B | 805-295-1902 Thurs-Sun 1-7pm or by appt., Spice pairings. Patio Seating. www.lxvwine.com THE RABBIT HOLE PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD 1244 Pine Street | 805-286-4692 1220 Park Street | 805-286-4028 Open daily 11-6pm, weekends open late Sun, Mon, Thurs 1-5pm; Fri-Sat 1-7pm www.rabbitridgewinery.com www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com SEVEN OXEN PIANETTA WINERY 1313 Park Street | 805-704-0959 829 13th Street | 805-286-4028 Thurs-Sat 12pm-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm Sun-Thurs 12-6pm; Fri-Sat 1-7pm www.SevenOxen.com www.pianettawinery.com

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Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, in the quaint Danish town of Solvang, Lions Peak Vineyards tasting room offers visitors a “Jennifer Arant is a sommelier and the winemaker and portfolio of small-lot, hand-crafted, highly-acclaimed Bordeaux, vineyard owner of Lions Peak wines. She shares her wines Rhone and port wines. The cozy and well-decorated tasting room with others at her tasting room in the heart of Solvang, ” is recognized as artistic expression of the owner, winemaker and Sommelier, Jennifer Arant, a former professional interior designer, who has integrated her prior interior design background to the creativity to the tasting room’s décor and her wine labels and packaging. From LP’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Mourvédre, Petite Sirah, Marsanne, Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, to their blends and ports, there is something for every palate. If, as many believe, each wine tells a story, then it is particularly true of Arant’s BFF (Best Friends Forever), Lulu, Sisters, Lionnésse, Vis á Vis, Bon Couráge, Roaring Lion, Octavian, and Augustus XIX. And, Lions Peak still offers limited quantities of many of their library and award-winning wines going back to 1994. Lions Peak’s tasting menu changes weekly and features a selection of flights ranging from their white and red Rhone and Bordeaux varietals, blends, or their Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel Ports which are paired with the Lulu vegan chocolates. LP also offers an exquisite and unique collection of decorative wine glasses from Murano Italy, and branded, wine-related accessories, all of which make wonderful gifts. Often asked, what makes Lions Peak wines taste so exceptional and win so many awards? Arant claims it’s a combination of three factors: the maturity of LP’s Estate 45-year- old Cabernet Sauvignon vines; the terroir of the grapes for the

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wines; and the fact that she is personally involved with the WineEnthusiast taste profile of each of the small lots of the wine production. According to Arant, “when you are a small producer, it’s a 93 Points ‘hands-on’ operation. I taste each of my wines with making Hammersky Estate Grown it an artistic expression of nature. For me, everything ZInfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon associated with wine, from the care of the vines in the vineyard to the timing of the harvest, the aging, blending, bottling and presentation is art.” According to Arant, “These three factors are the reasons why, since Lions Peak’s inaugural release in 1994, we continue “Thanks to our friends and family to win Best of Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in such for all your support and for helping well-established wine competitions as the Orange County and us achieve continued high levels Los Angeles County fairs, the California State Fair, the Long Beach Grand Cru and Tasters Guild International Competition of excellence.” competing against much higher-volume, much better-known —Doug Hauck wineries here and elsewhere in California.” Lions Peak opened one of the very first downtown tasting rooms in Paso Robles in 1998, and after the 2003 earth quake there, opened their present tasting room in Solvang in the 2010 spring of 2004. On Memorial Weekend, Lions Peak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon will celebrate its 12th Anniversary in Solvang. You are invited to Paso Robles share their special weekend celebration and taste their award- winning wines dating back to their 1994 release! ERIC HUTCHINS 93 2010 Zinfandel Paso Robles Lions Peak Vineyards 93 1659 Copenhagen Dr., Suite A, Solvang The tasting room is open from 11–7pm Sun.–Fri., and 11–8pm on Sat. Live music 7725 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles on most weekends with complimentary appetizers. For more information please HammerSky.com refer to the event page on www.lionspeakwine.com or call 805-693-5466.

May 7, June 4, July 15, August 12 Summer Concert Series in the Caves Visit Eberle Winery and enjoy an intimate concert in the caves. Wine and food for sale. $25/VIP, $20/pp. 238-9607 or [email protected].

May 20 34th Annual Wine Festival Wine Festival Dinner in the Caves featuring Chef Leonardo Curti, Trattoria Grappolo, Santa Ynez Enjoy an Italian feast at its finest as we raise a toast to the 34th annual Wine Festival in Paso Robles! $150/pp, $120/Cellar Club. For information and reservations, contact [email protected] or call 805-238-9607. www.eberlewinery.com.

May 21-22 On Saturday, visit the Eberle booth at the downtown city park or stop by the winery for special sales and samples of new releases. On Sunday, finish your Wine Fest Weekend at Eberle with live music and BBQ bites prepared by Gary and Marcy Eberle and friends.

July 2 BOAR-deaux Blending Party $100/pp EBERLE Includes wine seminar, picnic lunch and your own special blend to take home! 805-238-9607 or [email protected] WINERY July 30 Dine In the Vines An Evening in the Eberle Estate Vineyard featuring Chef A Lot Can Happen in a Year Jacob Lovejoy 6:00 pm $150/pp, $120/Cellar Club. Just ask Gary Eberle who, when on Wine Country This Week’s cover last year, was still in the middle of a bitter battle to win back his winery. Today, Gary and his wife Marcy are back on top, and not looking back. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done…and I’ve done a lot,” he says, regarding his 43 years in the wine industry. “This one was below the belt. But the cream rose to the top.” Eberle Winery makes the perfect backdrop for weddings Not just the cream, but the dream. Last summer, Eberle hired a new and special events. Contact our Events Coordinator winemaker, re-assembled his team, and got to work. While picking up accolades for more information. including “Winery of the Year” and “Best of Show” at the Central Coast Wine 3810 HWY 46 East, Paso Robles Competition, and earning the “2015 Wine Lifetime Achievement Award” for the Open 10 - 6pm Daily state of California, Eberle returned his focus to the thing he loves best; making (805) 238-9607 or [email protected] great wine in Paso Robles. “We’re one of the top award-winning wineries in the United States, and I’m proud of that,” Eberle says. “I’ve worked hard to get us to a place where I know

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we’re making some of the best wine in complimentary wine tasting and the country and it’s got my name on tours of their 17,000 square feet of it. Who could want more?” underground caves. The tours offer Visiting the Eberle Winery Tasting an in-depth look at the winemaking Room is essential to an authentic process and also offer a glimpse of the wine tasting in experience in Paso Wild Boar room where Eberle hosts Robles. With picturesque 360-degree winemaker dinners. views of vineyards and the Santa Shop for local and handmade gifts Lucia Mountains just off Hwy 46 and then head outside to take full East, guests immediately feel at home. advantage of the magnificent Paso Flip a coin into the iconic bronze Robles weather and the panoramic wild boar fountain before entering vineyard views on the large deck. the warm and eclectic tasting room Eberle Winery is dog friendly, so feel (Eberle translates as ‘wild boar’ in free to walk the grounds or unpack German). Chances are the sociable your picnic and enjoy a bottle of your “Godfather” will greet you himself favorite Eberle wine. On weekends, with his two poodles—Sangiovese and you might also catch Gary and Marcy Roussanne. Strike up a conversation grilling on the barbecue or making with the legend about the upcoming wood-fired pizzas to raise money holds for Eberle Winery; and he has no ESTABLISHED 1979 harvest, his favorite vintages, or his for the local Children’s Museum. plans on slowing down. “People always forty-three year history of winemaking Last year alone, the winery donated ask me when I’m going to retire,” he says in Paso Robles. $10,000 from these impromptu with a smile. “Look around. I retired 43 As the longest, continuously- events. years ago when I got into this business. run family owned winery in Paso As for Eberle himself, right now It’s my dream. It’s my life. And I’m Robles, Eberle is proud to offer he has his eye set on what the future having a blast.”

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Recommended Restaurants breakfast brunch lunch dinner wine/beer full bar outdoor seatingenter organic/localpet goods friendly casual upscale reser PASO ROBLES Thomas Hill Organics – 1313 Park St; 805.226.5888 Contemporary American Cuisine o , o o o o o o o o , Villa Creek – 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanish Cuisine o o o o o o o , Enoteca – 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood o o o o o o o o o o , Bistro Laurent – 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 French Cuisine o o o o o o o , Artisan – 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro o o o o o o o o , Paso Inn and Steakhouse – 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakhouse o o o o o o o o o o o o , il Cortile – 608 12th St; 805.226.0300 Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dishes o o o o o , Buona Tavola – 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Northern Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o , La Cosecha – 835 12th St; 805.237.0019 Latin/Spanish o o o o o o o o , Estrella – 815 12th St; 805.226.5406 Latin Cuisine o o o o o o o , Roberts – 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556 American Cuisine o o o o o o o , Mistura – 700 Clubhouse Drive (at River Oaks Golf Course); 805.238.3333 Peruvian , o o o o o o o o

SAN LUIS OBISPO Novo – 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986 International Cuisine o o o o o o o o o o , Firestone Grill – 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001 BBQ and Burgers o o o o o o o o o Cafe Roma – 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o , Mama’s Meatball – 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861 Fine Italian Cuisine o o o o o o , Palazzo Giuseppe’s – 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Fine Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o o , Luna Red – 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 International Cuisine , o o o o o o o o o ,

MORRO BAY Dorn’s – 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 Specialty in Seafood & Chicken o o o o o o o o o ,

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Hitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse o o o o o , Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse o o o o o , Full of Life Flatbread – 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza o o o o o o o Bell Street Market – 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe o o o o o o o o o Original Roadhouse Grill – 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse o o o o o Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American o o o o o , Los Olivos Cafe Petros – 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine o o o o o o o o o , The Ballard Inn – 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion o o o o o o , Trattoria Grappolo – 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian o o o o o o o , Root 246 – 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine o o o o o o o o Dining Alfresco Avant Tapas & Wine – 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates o o o o o Fine Italian Restaurant Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine o o o o o ,

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA Julienne – 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine o o o o , The Shellsh Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood o o o o o o o o , Discover Why The Wine Cask – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American o o o o o o o o o Olio Pizzeria – 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o , Paso Loves Italian! Bouchon – 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine o o o o o , Ca’Dario – 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o , Arigato – 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine o o o o o Dinner 7 nights a week The Stonehouse – 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American o o o o o o o o o , VENTURA COUNTY Le Petit Cafe Bakery – 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French o o o o o o o , Sugar Beets – 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine o o o o o o o o o o 608 12th Street La Dolce Vita – 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine o o o o o o o o o Paso Robles CA Tierra Sur Restaurant – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean o o o o o o , 805.226.0300 Bella Victorian Bistro 2135 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo; 805.383.8800 o o o o o o ,

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tainment vations Il Cortile Ristorante: Locally Inspired Italian Cuisine in Downtown Paso Robles Recommended Restaurants breakfast brunch lunch dinner wine/beer full bar outdoor seatingenter organic/localpet goods friendly casual upscale reser PASO ROBLES Executive Chef Santos MacDonal is a firm believer in using fresh, is a passion of ours to provide Paso with fine Italian cuisine paired Thomas Hill Organics – 1313 Park St; 805.226.5888 Contemporary American Cuisine o , o o o o o o o o , locally sourced ingredients. He visits the Central Coast farmers with such wonderful wines. It’s a pleasure to see our guests enjoy Villa Creek – 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanish Cuisine o o o o o o o , Enoteca – 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood o o o o o o o o o o , markets so often, looking for inspiration for the week’s menu, that he the pairings.” The wine list began as a short list when the restaurant Bistro Laurent – 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 French Cuisine o o o o o o o , is well known to most of the purveyors. opened five years ago; today, the list has grown to over 250 bottles Artisan – 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro o o o o o o o o , Prior to moving to Paso Robles and opening Il Cortile with his with a selection of wines from several regions of Italy, as well as Paso Inn and Steakhouse – 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakhouse o o o o o o o o o o o o , wife and managing partner, Carole MacDonal, Chef Santos worked in outstanding wines from Paso Robles and the Central Coast. The il Cortile – 608 12th St; 805.226.0300 Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dishes o o o o o , several highly acclaimed restaurants in Southern California, including restaurant was honored with the prestigious 2014 Wine Spectator Buona Tavola – 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Northern Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o , Giorgio, Locando de Lago and L’Angolo Café. His passion for fresh Award of Excellence, an award only one other restaurant in the area La Cosecha – 835 12th St; 805.237.0019 Latin/Spanish o o o o o o o o , ingredients, creative drive and culinary talents are all reflected in Il has received. Estrella – 815 12th St; 805.226.5406 Latin Cuisine o o o o o o o , Cortile’s menu, which changes seasonally and offers inspirations as Il Cortile, located at 608 12th Street in Paso Robles, is open Roberts – 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556 American Cuisine o o o o o o o , specials. Every item, including the pasta, is made in-house with Chef Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to10pm and Mistura – 700 Clubhouse Drive (at River Oaks Golf Course); 805.238.3333 Peruvian , o o o o o o o o Santos personally overseeing every dish that leaves the kitchen. Friday through Saturday from 5 to 11pm. For more information, call SAN LUIS OBISPO Although the menu changes often, there are a few dishes that (805) 226-0300 or visit www.ilcortileristorante.com. BY LISA PRETTY Novo – 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986 International Cuisine o o o o o o o o o o , remain due to their popularity. Grilled octopus with fresh vegetables Firestone Grill – 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001 BBQ and Burgers o o o o o o o o o marinati leads an impressive list of antipasti; homemade pappadelle Cafe Roma – 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o , with wild boar ragu is a favorite for many regulars, as is the pan seared BUELLTON Mama’s Meatball – 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861 Fine Italian Cuisine o o o o o o , venison medallions in a red wine sauce. For a sweet ending, there is Palazzo Giuseppe’s – 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Fine Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o o o , nothing like the panna cotta. Luna Red – 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 International Cuisine , o o o o o o o o o , The intimate dining room and cozy courtyard are the perfect setting The Hitching Post II Restaurant & Winery MORRO BAY for a special dinner or romantic evening out. Impeccable service Dorn’s – 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 Specialty in Seafood & Chicken o o o o o o o o o , and an impressive wine list paired with Chef Santos’ creations have Reservations: garnered Il Cortile a reputation as one of the top culinary destinations 805-688-0676 PISMO BEACH in Paso Robles. Locals and wine country visitors anxiously wait to hear www.HPwines.com Steamer’s – 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Seafood o o o o , o o , the evening’s specials each visit. BUELLTON Giuseppe’s – 891 Price St; 805.773.2870 Italian Cuisine , o o o , o o Carole has shown her passion in the extensive wine list. “It really West Coast BBQ at its Best

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Ball Jeremy By Photo and World Class WinesWines! Hitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse o o o o o , Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse o o o o o , Full of Life Flatbread – 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza o o o o o o o PASO ROBLES Bell Street Market – 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe o o o o o o o o o Original Roadhouse Grill – 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse o o o o o Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American o o o o o , Los Olivos Cafe Petros – 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine o o o o o o o o o , The Ballard Inn – 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion o o o o o o , Trattoria Grappolo – 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian o o o o o o o , Root 246 – 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine o o o o o o o o Avant Tapas & Wine – 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates o o o o o Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine o o o o o ,

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA Julienne – 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine o o o o , The Shellsh Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood o o o o o o o o , The Wine Cask – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American o o o o o o o o o SAN LUIS OBISPO Olio Pizzeria – 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o , Bouchon – 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine o o o o o , Ca’Dario – 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine o o o o o o o , Arigato – 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine o o o o o The Stonehouse – 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American o o o o o o o o o , VENTURA COUNTY Le Petit Cafe Bakery – 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French o o o o o o o , Sugar Beets – 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine o o o o o o o o o o La Dolce Vita – 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine o o o o o o o o o Tierra Sur Restaurant – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean o o o o o o , Bella Victorian Bistro 2135 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo; 805.383.8800 o o o o o o ,

, Call for details Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 25 The Upside of Sideways You probably remember The Hitching Post II from the HITCHING POST: Oscar winning film, Sideways that was, in essence, a love letter to the Santa Barbara food and wine scene. “We were the recipients of Sideways.” As demand for Of Food, Wine & Tradition his and Gray’s wines increased because of the film, the partners needed to expand wine production to keep In Santa Barbara everyone knows The Hitching Post - either the wine and their pace, and they grew their volume from 5,000 cases to flagship Pinot Noir, or one of the two steak houses. “We’ve been in the restaurant 15,000 cases. However, as Frank notes, they kept their business over 60 years,” says Frank Ostini, of his family’s restaurants in Buellton pricing the same. The goal of providing quality food and and Casmalia. “We started making wine in 1984 really as a means to complement drink at reasonable prices has kept The Hitching Post the food.” So he and wine partner Gray Hartley set out to make small amounts of on the radar for decades. “We don’t pretend to be a wine with little thought about growth. “Gray and I had enough guts to identify Pinot highfalutin’ place,” Frank jokes, he just keeps practicing Noir when few even cared about Pinot,” says Frank. Hitching Post does not own the principles his parents taught him. any vines, but they first sourced their grapes from the highly regarded Sierra Madre Vineyard in Santa Maria and have continued to search for the best grapes they can In fact at recent Pinot Noir gatherings on the Central find. Coast Frank and Gray have opened older vintages of Hitching Post wines dating back 24 years. “They are still Pinot Noir: The New Normal drinking beautifully, no over extraction, it’s all about balance and harmony” he says. “It shows me our wines Frank learned his savvy business acumen from his parents. “We were taught to are delicious when they are young, and real interesting always use high-quality ingredients,” he says. And to this day The Hitching Post II as they age,” he says. Such is the way of Hitching Post restaurant is known for oak fire grilled meats and seafood. “We use oak wood fire food and wine, and reason you need to try food and wine which has a long tradition in our region, from the Native Americans to the Spanish, Frank’s way. up to today, cooking over flame has remained a constant.” And the native red oaks that dot the region provide the impetus for nuance of character in the foods at The Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post Winery tasting room is Hitching Post. “We are looking for a balance of flavor with nothing that overpowers,” located inside the Hitching Post II Restaurant he says, which is why seasonings are pretty much limited to salt, pepper, garlic and They are open daily except major holidays. Cocktails and the gentle wood smoke, which is the standard according to Frank. That philosophy wine tasting begins at 4 p.m. Dinners only 5 - 9:30 p.m. is true in the Hitching Post kitchen and it’s true with Hitching Post wine. “We are looking for complete flavors with nothing that overpowers, so our wines are low tannin, good acidity and ripe fruit.” But some people have asked why a steakhouse Hitching Post ll doesn’t focus on Cabernet Sauvignon? “I am reminded that in Burgundy beef with Pinot Noir is the norm,” Frank says, alluding to the comprehensive balance of flavors 406 East Highway 246 they achieve. Though there are 11 iterations of Pinot Noir and there are also a few red Buellton, (805) 688-8403 blends as well as Merlot and Syrah. www.hitchingpost2.com

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Alapay Cellars – Daily 10:30am-6:30pm, Avila Beach, (805) 595-2632

Ancient Peaks – 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, (805) 365-7045

Baileyana Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 269-8200

Broken Earth – 5625 Hwy 46, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562

Calcareous Vineyard – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289

Castoro Cellars – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-238-0725

Chamisal Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-9463

Clautiere Vineyard – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, 805-237-3789

Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607

Eos Estate Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050

HammerSky Vineyards – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0930

Hearthstone Vineyard Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-2544

Hunt Cellars – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600

Jada – 5620 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, (805) 226-4200

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900

Laetitia Vineyards & Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772

Le Vigne Winery – Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000

Michael Gill Cellars – Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668

Opolo Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593

Peachy Canyon Winery – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918

Pelletiere Estate – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt, Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432

Red Soles Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9898

Rotta Winery – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510

Roxo Port Cellars – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-1600

San Antonio Winery – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600

Sinor-LaVallee – Thurs-Mon 12-6pm, Avila Beach, (805) 459-9595

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318

Tackitt Family Vineyards – Fri-Sun 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490

Talley Vineyards – Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446

Vina Robles – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812 Friday, Saturday & Sunday • 11am-5pm

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 434-2541

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Ancient Peaks – 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, (805) 365-7045 For the most part, going wine tasting is about the easiest thing in Baileyana Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 269-8200 the world, especially in California where wineries and tasting rooms Broken Earth – 5625 Hwy 46, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562 abound. Mostly, wine tasting is a Calcareous Vineyard – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289 matter of doing a little research and planning your day. Here are some Castoro Cellars – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-238-0725 tips that have proven to be helpful Chamisal Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-9463 and are designed to help make the sensory adventure of wine tasting Clautiere Vineyard – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, 805-237-3789 all the more enjoyable. Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607 Before you start off, pack a few essentials. Water (plenty of Eos Estate Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050 water) and something to snack on—crackers or a baguette. HammerSky Vineyards – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0930 Many wineries have picnic areas Hearthstone Vineyard Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-2544 and there are plenty of delis and bakeries that can make up a lunch Hunt Cellars – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600 for you, or make your own. Jada – 5620 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, (805) 226-4200 Be sure to nibble during the day and make time for lunch. Two tips: drink J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900 at least twice as much water as Laetitia Vineyards & Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772 you do wine, and remember that you don’t have to drink everything Le Vigne Winery – Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000 poured into your glass.

Michael Gill Cellars – Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668 Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Time again I have heard Opolo Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593 knowledgeable winery workers say that there is no such thing as Peachy Canyon Winery – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918 a stupid question, and they mean Pelletiere Estate – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt, Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432 that. You can drink what you want, in the Red Soles Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9898 order you want. If you like reds, say Rotta Winery – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510 so; if you don’t like sweet wines, speak up. But the idea of starting Roxo Port Cellars – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-1600 with whites, then going on to reds San Antonio Winery – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600 and then sweet wines is a good guide. Sinor-LaVallee – Thurs-Mon 12-6pm, Avila Beach, (805) 459-9595 If there is a particular wine you want to try and it is not on the list, ask. Most Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318 tasting rooms are happy to pour a Tackitt Family Vineyards – Fri-Sun 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490 little if you show enthusiasm. Look for tasting rooms in towns. Talley Vineyards – Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446 Many of these are cooperative Vina Robles – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812 tasting rooms, where in one place you might find wines from a Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 434-2541 dozen or more small-to-medium premium producers.

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Enjoy six great glasses on the Central Coast, featuring acclaimed wineries and their best handcrafted varietals. From the elegant and soft expression of Pinot Noir all the way to rich, decadent Port, the Central Coast winegrowing region’s varying terroir produces elegant wines for every palate.

ZINFANDEL SANGIOVESE HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY In the heart of Paso Robles’ westside, HammerSky Pelletiere Estate is a luxury boutique winery Vineyards offers it all—from award winning located on a cozy corner in the heart of the famed wines to hospitality and comfort. Made from Willow Creek District. Our stunning tasting room 100% estate grown fruit, this Zinfandel is a soft and chic Farmhouse Vacation Rental offer the ruby red with tastes of dark raspberry and a touch complete Paso Robles wine country experience. of burnt caramel. The wine starts with bright The 2010 Sangiovese Riserva possesses deep and acidity and finishes smooth. There is a balance generous color highlights with an affable nose of ripe fruit and spicy pepper. HammerSky of warm cherry compote, fresh raspberry and Zinfandels are distinct to the Linne Calodo deep violet. The palate is plush and refined with limestone that their vines grow in so happily. creamy oak and a long, nuanced finish. 7725 Vineyard Drive | Thurs - Sun 11am-5pm 3280 Township Road | Thu-Mon 11am-5pm (805) 239-0930 | www.hammersky.com (805) 239-9432 | www.pelletiere.com

PETITE SIRAH PINOT NOIR RED SOLES WINERY WILD HORSE WINERY Bursting with flavors of rich dried blueberry, Located in historic Templeton, Wild Horse Winery complimented by lovely notes of dark chocolate was named for the wild mustangs that roamed and freshly roasted coffee beans, Red Soles the hills east of the vineyard estate. Today, Winery’s Petite Sirah will stop you in your tracks. Wild Horse Winery is known for exceptional Grown in the chalky soil of our Miracles Ranch, Pinot Noirs. We focus on small vineyards along right in the heart of the Willow Creek AVA, our the Central Coast in order to bring you the best Petite is a favorite—vintage after vintage. From the region has to offer. Stop by and try one (or the dark inky hue, to the fabulously long and velvety finish, this full bodied wine is a definite all five) of our Pinots, including our winery only palate pleaser. reserves. 3230 Oakdale Road | Daily 11am-5pm 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court | Daily 11am-5pm (805) 226-9898 | www.redsoleswinery.com (805) 434-2541 | www.wildhorsewinery.com

CABERNET SAUVIGNON PORT HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS ROXO PORT CELLARS Made from 100% estate grown fruit, this Roxo Port Cellars is a family-owned winery Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful, rich ruby specializing in the production of premium Port- color with a clean, crisp nose that is full of red style wines. Winemaker Jeff Steele is fueled by a fruit and vanilla. The mouthfeel is rich and passion for Old World Port wines and the belief full, while complex flavors of black raspberry, that they can be mastered in the New World. cinnamon, earth and leather intermingle on He uses only traditional methods and carefully the palate. This is a true Paso Robles Cab with selects each vineyard based on its location, recognizable HammerSky Vineyards terroir, and farming practices and superior fruit, which is the vines grow in soil that compares favorably exclusively handpicked. The result is meticulously with that of France’s Bordeaux region. balanced, fruit-forward, Port-style wines. 7725 Vineyard Drive | Thurs - Sun 11am-5pm 6996 Peachy Canyon Road | Daily 11am-5pm (805) 239-0930 | www.hammersky.com (805) 238-1600 | www.roxocellars.com

34 Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW The Vina Robles Amphitheatre

The Vina Robles Amphitheatre was recently named one of North America’s “Must Play Venues of 2016” by music industry publication Amplify. Amplify is the event and live entertainment industry’s most relevant website and magazine. Earlier this year, the publication launched Standing Room Only. This interactive guide connects North America’s top-grossing facilities with their large readership of agents, promoters and managers. In its inaugural edition, Amplify published a list of 20 must-play venues across the United States Dan and Bonnie Raitt to California’s Central Coast. The venue is stating that “great venues come in all shapes and sizes – the best currently gearing up for its fourth concert season to run from April venues stand out for their professionalism, commitment to high- through October. Stay tuned for upcoming show announcements end production and engagement with their loyal consumers.” at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles’ boutique outdoor amphitheatre was one of only About Vina Robles Entertainment: Vina Robles Entertainment three California concert venues that was selected for the honor. provides high quality, live entertainment experiences for “Artists can enjoy a top-notch customized experience from the California’s Central Coast and Central Valley communities at the moment a show is booked until the show plays off, with the venue’s Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles. This premier 3,300- expert production and operations team, coupled with Nederlander seat outdoor venue, nestled on an oak-dotted hillside in the Concerts’ hands-on approach to ensure the best experience heart of wine country, offers an intimate concert setting with possible,” Amplify writes, “the atmosphere is relaxed, professional modern amenities and first class hospitality. Featuring events and exceptionally friendly” to all segments of the population, Vina Robles Entertainment The Vina Robles Amphitheatre opened in 2013 and has since supports the arts and entertainment programming in the area. brought many world-class artists such as Ringo Starr, Steely Visit www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com for more information.

In our Tasting Room, a repurposed Schoolhouse built in 1909, choose five wines to taste from a dozen different white and red offerings. Browse our enticing shop stocked with gourmet foods and charming gifts, or picnic outside and play bocce ball with views of the vines across the valley to the mountains.

Open Daily 10-5 Reservations required for groups of 8 or more 5828 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo (805)-269-8200

www.WineCountryThisMonth 35 Avila Beach Wineries

Iconic coastal views define the San Luis Obispo coastline, but no vista is quite as grand as the lookout from Avila Beach. Sloping hills dip down towards the harbor, which is home to three piers—two of which are open to the public, and feature restaurants with menus full of fresh seafood. At local winery tasting rooms, friendly staff pour a diverse collection of stunning Central Coast wines; take a sip while taking in the picturesque views.

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415 First St., Avila BeachPINOT NOIR, SYRAH, CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS, ALBARIÑO Receive 15% off your purchase, with this ad. Open Daily 10:30-6:00 The message is the land, the messenger is in the bottle. 415 First St., Avila Beach • Open Daily 10:30-6:00 805.595.2632 550 First Street, Avila Beach Ca 93424 805-459-5959 | [email protected] 805.595.2632 • www.alapaycellars.com www.alapaycellars.com Open Thurs-Mon 12-6pm – with extended hours in the summer

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Alapay Cellars Heavenly Wines from the Central Coast Avila Beach, long known for being an oceanfront destination, where the relaxation is key, has been the home for Alapay Cellars since 2001. Owners Rebecca and Scott Remmenga founded Alapay (which translates to “heavenly” or “world-above” in the Chumash Native American’s Samala language) and set upon a course in crafting limited-production wines which highlight the vast flavor profiles of the vineyards of the Central Coast. A visit to the Alapay Tasting Room offers guests an opportunity to peruse the wide selection of whimsical wine gifts and accessories, all while enjoying tastes of the winery’s menu of wines. With more than ten wines to choose from, guests can taste through the Limited Release menu of seven wines or add on the Reserve wine tasting which includes three additional wines. A tasting experience at Alapay is an adventure of discovering the terroir of the Central Coast wine growing appellations. The journey includes both a 2014 Central Coast Chardonnay and a 2014 Bien Nacido Reserve Pinot Noir. For Rhone enthusiasts a single varietal Cinsault offers beautiful notes of cherry, strawberry and spice. The Reserve Syrah is a long-standing favorite of Scott’s and the recipient of the 2016 Double-Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Alapay Cellars Rebekah is a brilliant multi-layer, flavorful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Lagrein with firm acidity and medium bodied tannins. With a production of 5,000 cases all Alapay Cellars’ wines are sold exclusively through the tasting room, with priority access to Alapay wine club members. Wine club members receive complimentary wine tasting, discounts on wine and merchandise purchases and invitations to special events, including the annual winemaker dinners and exclusive wine club pick-up parties. The winery also enjoys cruising with their club members, which include 3 Avila Bay Sunset Cruises per year, and one “BIG” cruise traveling to destinations all over the world. >> BY KIM RODRIGUES

n the southern end of the Central Coast appellation, lies Santa Barbara County’s historic wine Ogrowing region. The first vineyard production in these rolling coastal hills dates back to 1782, when Junipero Serra planted vines on Mission land. About a hundred years later, there was 260 acres of luscious vineyards and seventeen winemakers in Santa Barbara County. Sadly, the Prohibi- tion Era destroyed many of these historic vineyard sites and mostly put an end to winemaking in the region—as was the case in many of the beautiful winegrowing regions across the state. With that being said, the spirit and passion for winemaking never left Santa Barbara County, and this wine growing region is alive and well today. Talented winemakers are producing outstanding and pure terroir driven wines from the five American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), planted mostly to Bur- gundian, Rhône and Bordeaux grape varieties. Although the movie Sideways is said to have put San Barbara County’s wine growing region on the map in 2004, especially the Santa Maria Valley AVA, it is the high quality of the wine across the county that has continued to uphold this bountiful region’s reputation. Sprawling vineyards and gen- tly rolling hills create a picturesque scene for visitors and locals alike, who visit the many wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars in the area. In the five AVAs, wine tasters will find a nice range of wine styles amongst the Burgundian, Rhone and Bordeaux varietals that are produced. In the more northern region, cool climate Burgundian varietals reign, such as Pinot Noir and Char- donnay, due to the maritime influence. This ensures a long temperate growing season which the Burgundian varietals crave. With ample amount of sunlight, the grapes ripen very slowly—perfect for producing terroir driven wines with pure varietal characteristics. In the southern region, there is more of a diurnal shift with warmer nights and cooler days. This area sees less fog and has different soil types than what is found closer to the coast. The Bordeaux and Rhine varieties flourish in this warmer climate and the sandy soils with limestone and chalk impart a wonderfully desirable minerality in the wines. The wineries in Santa Barbara County boast a concentration of incredibly passionate and talented winemakers; join them year round at their many events, celebrations and festivals, as well as in their

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Original Roadhouse Grill boasts a mouth-watering grill menu, full-service saloon, satellite horse racing and lets you throw your empty peanut shells on the ground. The Original Roadhouse Grill prides itself on an extensive menu that features favorites such as slow-roasted bourbon tri-tip, fall-off- the-bone baby back ribs and fresh, hand-cut steaks from high-quality USDA Midwestern beef. There are also several steak alternatives including (but not limited to), Whiskey River Salmon, BBQ chicken, turkey and veggie burgers, and an entire menu section dedicated to bison steaks, ribs and burgers. The Original Roadhouse Grill offers a range of choices for diners of all ages and appetites, with a section of the menu called “a little less dinner” for smaller portioned meals under $12.99, over 20 menu items under $10. The daily Happy Hour features a selection of items from 2:00. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Thursday through Sunday, racing fans can enjoy the Official California Wagering Facility in a separate and newly enclosed bar, dining and patio area. The Original Roadhouse Grill is located at 1423 South Bradley Road in Santa Maria. They are open from 11am to 10pm Sunday For more information about upcoming specials and events, visit through Thursday, and 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday. www.originalroadhousegrill.com or call (805) 614-0586.

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ON 2007, and named it Martian Ranch—the combined nickname of her LISOS CANY A MARTIAN two adult sons: Martin and Ian. 101 RANCH &VINE YARD Today, Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed estate winery, with twenty acres of vines BEDFORD WINERY planted to ten different grape varieties, each perfectly suited to the For the adventurous that seek the uncommon, go to Bedford climate of the ranch. The vineyards were planted in 2008 under Winery. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature the guidance of biodynamic consultant Philippe Armenier, with the Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals. 448 Bell St, Los Alamos | (805) 344-2107 first estate vintage in 2011. Martian Ranch is known for carefully bedfordwinery.com | Daily 11am - 5pm. farmed, vibrant and lower-alcohol wines. Eric Bolton (formerly Martian Assistant Winemaker) is now at the helm as Winemaker. BELL STREET FARM EATERY & MARKET Estate varieties are Albariño, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette, Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara County Gamay Noir, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and wine country. This delicious eatery/market is located in Los Alamos, California and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and farmland. With Tempranillo—about two acres planted of each. the freshest cuisine and comfortable design, Bell Street Farm is the Biodynamics, which takes organic farming to the next level, strives perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting. to create a balanced ecosystem while focusing on the health and 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-4609 | bellstreetfarm.com fertility of the soil. Lunar, solar and cosmic rhythms are followed for Thursday 11am-4pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm, Monday 11am-4pm all farming practices, which create an optimum environment for the MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD vines. Each part of the growing process revolves around four elements: Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed root, leaf, flower and fruit. Together, these elements create the highest estate winery located just one mile south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon expression of harvest. While these farming methods may be more Road. Visit us and enjoy an out-of-this-world experience! labor intensive, the quality shows in each bottle, carefully crafted 9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1804 martianvineyard.com | Wednesday – Sunday 11am-5pm between the earth and the cosmos. The tasting room opened in October 2014 and offers a wide FREQUENCY WINES selection of estate wines. Each wine is named after a celestial A family run operation, Frequency Wines produces Santa Barbara County Rhône notion, from the Stellar Viognier to Local Group Grenache Noir and varietals. Initially envisioned by Almond Wasserman in 2010, she recruited her brother Mothership Grenache Blanc. Zac to be the winemaker, and her mother Maria Martian Ranch & Vineyard is featured in the New York Times, to manage the tasting room and cellar club. SF Chronicle and Jon Bonné’s book, “The New California Wine.” Zac is currently the Assistant Winemaker at Tensley Wines, a heavy hitter of Santa Barbara County Syrah, produced by Zac’s mentor, Joey Tensley. The Experimental and eclectic, the estate is dedicated to the journey, “from Frequency wines are evolving into beautiful examples of Santa Barbara County classics as the brand finds sky to ground to grape to barrel to bottle and straight into your glass.” top quality vineyards and refines their unique expression of this area. Located on Alisos Canyon Road between US 101 and Foxen Canyon 488 Bell Street, Suite B, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1222 Road, look out for the alien up ahead! Visit Nan and crew at the tasting frequencywines.com | Friday – Sunday 12-6pm room Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

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Larner Vineyard, a 34 acre estate vineyard nestled in Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley may arguably be the best grape growing region in Santa Barbara. The vineyard and winery is managed by Michae Larnerl and his wife Christina, Michael being both vineyard manager and winemaker. Michaels’ sister Monica, a 2902 San Marcos Rd., Unit D, Los Olivos, CA 93441 (805) 688-2893 | www.staffordsfamouschocolates.com wine writer based in Rome, is also involved in the family operation contributing her individual wine based talent and expertise. Michael, formally educated at UC Davis in viticulture and enology, and with a geology degree from the University of Colorado, received hands on practical training learning his craft in both Italy and France. Co-founder of the recently established Ballard Canyon AVA, he focuses primarily on growing quality Syrah, but also grows Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier and a small block of Malavasia Visit our Tasting Room located "Off Grand” Bianca, his own personal “tribute” to Italy. Thursday-Monday 12-5:30 Quality Abounds www.toretti.com Larner Vineyards is organically farmed, and Michael produces 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101 | Los Olivos, CA | 805.688.8002 the highest quality grapes, evident not only in his own brand, but by the labels his grapes are sourced for. Over two dozen of the Central Coast’s most respected wineries use Larner grapes: Herman Story Wines, Tercero Wines, Jaffurs Wine Cellars and McPrice Meyers, to name only a few. Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said... The Los Olivos Tasting Room “Production is small, but these wines The Larner Vineyard tasting room is located in the quaint town ofBienNacido-SolomonHills-1215_Layout are well worth seeking out!” 1 11/11/15 2:32 PM Page 1 Los Olivos. One of about 50 tasting rooms present in this small wine Open Daily 11-5 2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos town, Larner may well be the smallest, but packs a big punch. Located 805-693-9644 2 for 1 Tasting on the corner of Grand Ave. and Alamo Pintado, next to the Los Olivos www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com with this ad General Store, the tasting room is easy to miss: DON’T! Despite the diminutive size, Emily Dixon (Tasting room manager and level 1 sommelier), or one of her knowledgeable staff will always make you Extraordinary Wines The result of a mindful, dedicated and nearly obsessive feel at home, and pour you the best of Larner’s current offerings. Don’t commitment to excellence in farming. worry about the crowd. Everyone coming to Larner is treated not only to the wines, but to colorful history and vignettes of Larner, the family ESTATE TASTING ROOM and the wines. You may wait in line a few minutes before being served, Open Thursday–Monday but a visit to the Larner Tasting Room is exceptional. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tasting room is open daily, 11am-5pm and located at 2900 2963 Grand Avenue, Unit B Grand Ave, Los Olivos. Schedule a vineyard tour, email: Emily@ Los Olivos larnerwine.com. And for SPECIAL events, check the website: (805) 318-6640 www.biennacidoestate.com www.larnerwine.com. or call (805) 688-8148. >> BY DON SONDERLING

Follow us on Twitter @WineCountryTW 47 Los Olivos J. Ludlow Vineyard Small Production and Dedication to Craft unique to the Los Olivos region. With high ceilings, big windows, and a welcoming atmosphere, it is the perfect place to grab a glass J Ludlow Vineyard, up in the idyllic Los Olivos area, is the home of their award-winning wine. Sourcing most of their grapes from away from home for owners Allan and Jane Jones. Originally from Camp 4 and La Presa Vineyards in the Valley, the winery strives Cardiff, Wales, the couple fell in love with the Santa Ynez Valley during one of their many trips to California. Stumbling upon a to keep things local and family-run, dedicated to great taste and a beautiful ranch in Happy Canyon, they quickly developed an sheer enjoyment of wine. interest in wine, purchasing Westerly Stud Farm in 2007. Keeping Looking Ahead production small, their dedication to their craft is evident by their numerous awards and recent accolades. In the near future, J Ludlow plans to plant more than 80 acres of their grapes, focusing predominately on Bordeaux varietals Los Olivos Tasting Room of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. When Their Los Olivos tasting room, opened April 2014, is a new choosing varietals, they wanted wines that would highlight varietals player in the area, producing delightful and memorable wines uncommon to the region, while sharing their passion for French wines. Though the couple’s background is in coffee production, they have successfully transformed a new agricultural product – RANCHO OLIVOS blending their taste and passion for the region. ESTATE OLIVE OIL All in the Family TASTING & SALES DAILY 12-4 Family ties inspire each varietal, including their wine club aptly

805-686-9653 entitled “The Old Ludlowdian.” One of their most popular sellers, www.ranchoolivos.com “Kemsley” Cabernet Sauvignon – is named after Allan, who holds 2390 N Refugio Rd Santa Ynez, CA 93460 the prestigious title of Lord Kemsley in Great Britain. The winery itself is named after the street Allan was born on. And of course, Mention this ad for your discount. the 2008 “Jane” Merlot, a gold medal winner at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, is named after his beloved wife. Other unique wine club highlights include a Pinot Grigio and Primitivo Rose, perfect for any summer picnic. Heavily involved in charity, the jigsaw logo signifies their commitment to fighting autism and Asperger’s worldwide (a common symbol in healthcare and popular culture). In their native country, Allan and Jane Jones own Beechwood College, a specialist residential college for students dealing with these very conditions. They also work closely with the Koegel Autism Center at UC Santa Barbara and make a donation to the center for every botle of Sauvignon Blanc sold in the tasting room. >> BY RACHEL HOMMEL

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Taste Small Production at Jalama Wines JALAMA WINES 308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc, CA 93436 (805) 735-8937 | Friday – Sunday 12-5pm & by appointment Jalama Wines takes its name Jalama Wines produces small lots, with a focus on vineyard from the valley where I grew up, designated wines. When you have one of these, you’ll know it is just south of Lompoc. At the something special and unique. end of this valley’s twisty, windy ______road sits a magnificent beach frequented by hardcore surfers, campers and those in-the-know out to get an amazing burger at the beachside café. Although our Cargasacchi family ranches originally only LA MONTAGNE WINERY 1509 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc held Angus cattle and grew lima beans, we started planting grapes back in the late ’90s, (805) 291-6643 | lamontagnewinery.com and now have vineyards in the Jalama Valley (Cargasacchi/Jalama Vineyard), as well as Friday – Sunday 12-5pm in the renowned Sta. Rita Hills AVA (Cargasacchi Vineyard). Their close proximity to the Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning “the Mountain,” ocean keeps the vineyards cool throughout the long Central Coast growing season. This appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of To Hwy. 101 exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in To Santa Maria, 154 Santa Maria (32 miles) is ideal Pinot Noir country. Paso Robles which they were grown. Paso Robles (88 miles) I began making wine in 2004, while I was the Oenologist for Fess Parker’s winery. ______101 After moving on to Rideau Vineyard, demand went far beyond what I could make on Saarloos & Sons Harrison Clarke Wine QUPÉ Los Olivos the side, so I searched out a spot close to home and started my production facility in the Epiphany Daniel Gehrs Carhartt Winery Wine Ghetto in 2010. Longoria Artiste I love making wine. I tend toward small lots, with a focus on vineyard designated Consilience Alexander & Wayne and Arthur Earl

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Winemaker and owner Bill Mosby bought the winery property itself exclusively to Italian varietals. Bill began taking regular trips with his wife, Jeri, in 1976. Bill planted grape vines immediately, to Italy, meeting Italian winemakers and gathering information. including Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and Riesling. Even though His passion for cultivating new and unusual Italian wine grapes these first releases received excellent reviews and established Bill as has continued to include lesser-known varietal gems including one of the early wine pioneers of Santa Barbara County, he wasn’t Teroldego, Lagrein, and the first domestically-produced Sagrantino. satisfied with the varietals. The new-release 2012 Mosby Dolcetto earned a Gold medal at the Bill became intrigued by Italian wines in 1975, and began to San Franciso Chronicle Competition this year, and Mosby produces cultivate Sangiovese and Nebbiolo; the wines were bright and an excellent sparkling wine, the dry Stelline di Cortese, as well as fruity with clean finishes, perfect for food pairing, and just what Italian-style brandies and a raspberry dessert wine. Not satisfied Bill had hoped for. The number of Italian varietals planted in the with the number of varietals produced in his own vineyards, Mosby vineyards continued to grow, and in 1980 the Mosby tasting Bill expanded his production to include several Italian imports. room was opened in the old Carriage House on the Mosby Estate. Fellow winemaker and friend Marco Cavalieri oversees Bill’s wines AJSpurs-2_0516_Layout 1 4/20/16 1:31 PM Page 1 The Winery became the first in Santa Barbara County to devote imported from the Marche region, and Italian sparklers for the Mosby wine club, made specifically from the Erbaluce and Neretto grapes of Caluso, are imported from the Piemonte region. Currently, Mosby Winery produces over 18 award-winning Cal- Italian varietals. All of the wines are limited releases, and available for Great Food, Great Wine & No Corkage Fee! sampling in the small tasting room located on the Mosby estate. Visitors can expect a cozy ambiance, friendly wine educators and a wine tasting 350 E. Hwy 246, Buellton # (805) 686-1655 Mon-Fri 5-9:30pm Sat-Sun 4-9:30pm experience that will bring a new awareness of Italian varietals. Satisfying the heartiest of appetites since '89 Come and taste Italy in Santa Barbara County! >> BY GINNY BURROUGHS

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Alma Sol Winery – (818) 231-2749 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-6pm, Sun 2-5pm

Cantara Cellars – (805) 484-9600 126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo Thu-Sun 11am-6pm

Four Brix Winery – (805) 256-6006 2290 Eastman Ave, #109, Ventura Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm Corks n’ Crowns Offers Guests a Herzog Wine Cellars – (805) 983-1560 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard 360° Tasting Experience Sun-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri 10:30am-4pm

Corks n’ Crowns tasting room, a quaint space located steps from Palate Wrecker IPA Night and their annual Rosé Soirée (check the the Pacific Ocean, offers guests a 360° tasting experience. With website for what’s coming up!). When visiting Corks n’ Crowns, as Magnavino Cellars – (805) 983-2500 an impressive offering of wines being sold, both domestic and a vacationer or a local, you’re sure to walk away with fun facts, and 961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard international varietals, there promises to be something for even the planning a return visit soon! Most Fridays 5-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm most selective consumer. Offering guests six wine club options—including a brand new When you arrive at Corks n’ Crowns, you’re greeted by one of Craft Beer Club for beer fans—enjoy new offerings on a monthly, Panaro Brothers Winery – (805) 654-1577 their knowledgeable and friendly team members who will explain bi-monthly or quarterly schedule, with additional perks and 4517 Market St, #7, Ventura various tasting options available, background on the winemakers discounts. Thu 3-9pm, Fri 3-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm as well as wine growing in the surrounding area. Seasonal offerings, Stop by the coolest tasting room in the Funk Zone and see that such as the Rosé flight, seem to peak the interest of customers and all the buzz is about! Corks n’ Crowns is located at 32 Anacapa Wines are subject to availability and release. their palate. In the summer heat, dedicated vacationers and locals Street in Santa Barbara. They open daily at 11:00 a.m. For more * alike take comfort on the patio with a glass of bubbly or pint of beer. information, call the tasting room at (805) 845-8600 or visit their Corks n’ Crowns hosts popular events such as Wine n’ Waffles, website at www.corksandcrowns.com. Ventura VENTURA COUNTY TASTING ROOMS PANARO BROTHERS No need to travel hours by train or plane to escape to wine country; residents of Southern WINERY California can get in the car and drive (often less than an hour) to Ventura County, wher MILPAS Santa BarbarOLIVE a more than 9 wineries call home. Grapes are grown— locallyin Camarillo, Malibu and Oxnard— SANTA BARBARA LAGUNA FOUR BRIX WINERY in addition to being brought in from top wine growing regions all over California. The w GARDEN W. ANAPAMU Santa Barbara Wineries Silver personnel are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Take a day off to enjoy the cool oce ANACAP BY APPT SEE N SALSIPUEDE E GUITERREZ MAP breezes and valley warmth with the wines produced in your backyard. CHAPALSTATA E A Carr Jaffurs PG 57 W CANON PERDIDO Wine Cellars 101 Sanford DE LA GUERRA ST S W. HALEY ST C Sanguis Wine 1 Wine Collection: TECITALLO E CESAR Thousand Au Bon Climat Standing Sun MON MAGNAVINO CELLARS 101 CANTARA 23 Grassini Cottonwood Santa Barbara CHAVEZ YANONAL 101 Canyon I CELLARS 101 Oaks Happy Canyon Lafond CABRILLO ALMA SOL Whitcraft P a c i f i c HERZOG WINE CELLARS To SolvangJamie Slone Oreana Oxnard SEE WINERY (34 miles) Margerum Kalyra Municipal Winemakers Camarillo Giessinger Kunin Wines SEE MAP CORKS & CROWNS MAP SEE PG56 SUNLAND VINTAGE Conway Family PG 57 MAP WINERY AND SHOR PG TASTING ROOM E (Deep Sea) 57 LINE n P a c i f i c O c e a P a c i f i c O c eNOT a TO SCALE Download Winery Geek app on your iPhone or Android! 55

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Four Brix Winery – (805) 256-6006 2290 Eastman Ave, #109, Ventura Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Herzog Wine Cellars – (805) 983-1560 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard Sun-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri 10:30am-4pm

Magnavino Cellars – (805) 983-2500 961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard Most Fridays 5-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm

Panaro Brothers Winery – (805) 654-1577 4517 Market St, #7, Ventura Thu 3-9pm, Fri 3-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

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n Ventura County Cantara Cellars Offers Elegant Wines and Tasty Bites

Cantara Cellars is nestled in the Southern California town of Camarillo. Only a twenty minute drive from the stunning shoreline and a forty minute drive from the Los Padres National Forest, Cantara Cellars’ prime location makes them the perfect winery destination in Ventura County. Whether you’re on your way to the beach or mountains, or coming back from, there’s always time for a visit to Cantara Cellars for a splash of elegant wine and indulgence in some tasty bites. Cantara Cellars has been a family operation since the beginning, when husband and wife, Mike (featured in the picture below) and Chris Brown, started the winery in 2002; since then, they have decade, they have expanded their production to source fruit from been perfecting their winemaking craft and honing their passion other Lodi vineyards to increase their varietal selection. They also for premium made Lodi wines. Their Chardonnay fruit comes from source fruit from Amador County vineyards, specifically for their the Lodi vineyards that Mike’s parents farm and own and in the last production of Tempranillo. Today, they produce ten varietals, which can be enjoyed in the

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Panaro Alma Sol is a family-owned and operated, Panaro Brothers Winery combines the authenticity of Old World Italain Brothers winemaking with New World innovation. As fifth genertation Italian winery micro-boutique winery, sourcing premium fruit from top Americans, the family pays homage to their heritage; Vito Panaro tends to vineyard sites in California, with a special interest and focus on the vineyard and is the winemaker, while his brother David manages the the beautiful Paso Robles appellation. From the very beginning, the business. Their handcrafted single varietals truly showcase the beauty of 2-FOR-1 TASTING mission has been to craft exceptional Bordeaux wines, both single varietals and special blends—though they will California wine made in a traditional Italian style. WITH THIS AD occasionally be inspired to produce limited releases of non-Bordeaux varietals as well.

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In 2008, Robert and Barbara Wagner achieved their dream of opening a winery. Since then, the husband and wife team have never looked back. Magnavino Cellars is a great place to visit for fantastic wine, and a perfect location to gather with friends and share conversation, smiles and laughter. At Magnavino Cellars, wine is a celebration of life and love, and Robert and Barbara strive to make each guest’s experience enjoyable. The passion they have for their vines is admirable. In the cellar, they work with stainless steel, and American and French oak barrels to achieve the flavor profile and complexity they desire for their wines. The result is award-winning wines with beautiful characteristics. In the past three years, Magnavino Cellars has won sixty-five medals from international wine competitions—including two time “Best of Class” for the 2010/2011 Petite Sirah at the San experience of great wine and good company. In fact, the tasting Francisco International Wine Competition, a Platinum medal for room is so beautiful that Magnavino Cellars often hosts events the Old Vine Zinfandel and many Gold and Silver medals at other to bring friends and family together for celebratory occasions. competitions. Guests can even book the tasting room for private events and enjoy The tasting room is inspired by ancient Italian villas that cover Magnavino wine in the luxury of this glorious space. the landscape in Italy. Here, friends and family gather to share the With an incredible selection of varietals, Magnavino Cellars will surely live up to your expectations. Taste everything from unique varietals such as Pinot Gris and Rosé of Grenache, to classic varietals NORTH ST Oxnard like Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. Whichever wines you taste, your palate will will enjoy the fine craftsmanship in 101 every bottle. >> BY MELISSA VOGT

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3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard VE Sunday–Thursday 10:30am-9pm, Friday 10:30am-4pm PLEASANT VALLEY RD (805) 983-1560 | www.herzogwinecellars.com Discover nationally awarded local wines, a luxurious tasting bar, CANTARA CELLARS private tasting rooms and a gift boutique. Treat yourself to 5-star 126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo dining within the winery at Tierra Sur, Ventura County’s highest rated Thursday–Sunday 11am-6pm restaurant. (805) 484-9600 | www.cantaracellars.com MAGNAVINO CELLARS Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide 961 North Rice Avenue, #5, Oxnard selection of award-winning red and white wines. Located in the in the heart of Ventura County, they’re just a short Most Fridays 5-8pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm drive from wherever you are. Cantara Cellars specializes in wines made from grapes grown in the Lodi Appellation in (805) 983-2500 | www.magnavinocellars.com Northern California. Each wine they make expresses both their passion for making fine wines and their enjoyment of the distinctive flavors found in Lodi grapes. Their wine lounge features wine flights, wine by the glass, cheese Savor the Wine, Treasure the Experience. Escape to Magnavino Cellars plates and other small bites. Visit for tastings and tours, or call to schedule a private event or tasting by appoint- for the warmth of Tuscany and their award-winning wines of California. ment. Taste their wines, meet the winemaker and have a special day of wine tasting. Let the highly trained staff of Magnavino Cellars guide you through the tasting of their wines, tour the facility, and make your time at Magnavino Cellars a memorable one.

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Hwy 46, Templeton; 805-434-3066 Open daily 11-5 Donatoni Winery – 3225 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0620 Sat-Sun 12-5 or by Appt Arroyo Robles – 1317 Park Street, Paso Robles; 877-759-WINE Open daily 11-7 Dover Canyon Winery – 4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0101 Thu-Sun 11-5 Asuncion Ridge – 725 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat until 8 Dubost Winery – 9988 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8463 Fri-Sun 11-5 August Ridge – 8790 E. Highway 41, Creston; 805-239-2455 Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 Dunning Vineyards Estate – 1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4763 Thu-Mon 11-5 B & E Vineyards – 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by Appt Tooth and Nail Winery – 3090 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-369-6100 Wed-Mon 11-6 Barr Estate Winery – 6950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by Appt ★ EBERLE WINERY – 3810 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-9607 Winter daily 10-5, Summer daily 10-6 Barrel 27 Wine Co – 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Open daily 11-5 • Complimentary Tasting and Cave Tours • Gourmet Picnic Lunch • VIP Tour, Tasting & Cheese Plate $35 Bassetti Vineyards – 1191 North Green Valley Road, Cambria; 805-927-1925 Open by appointment only Écluse Wines – 1520 Kiler Canyon Road; Paso Robles; 805-238-4998 Fri-Sun 11-4 Bella Luna – 1850 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5477 Fri-Mon 10-5 Enfold Wines – 855 Windwood Road, Paso Robles; 805 239-2856 Open by appointment only Bianchi Winery – 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9922 Open daily 10-5 ★ EOS – 2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles; 805-591-8050 Open daily 10-5 Black Hand Cellars – 766 Main Street, Suite B, Cambria; 805-927-9463 Open daily 11-5 • General Tasting $10 • Private Tasting $15 • Private Seated Tasting & Lunch $35 Bodegas Paso Robles– 729 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat until 8 • Private Seated Tasting & Buffet Style Lunch $45 Bon Niche Cellars – 2627 Golden Eagle Way, San Miguel; 805-286-7798 Open by appointment only Epoch Estate Wines – 7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton; 805-237-7575 Open daily 11-4 Booker Vineyard – 2640 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-7367 Thu-Sun 11-5 FS Cellars – 1337 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles; 805-226-8989 Thu-Sun 11-6 Brecon Estate – 7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-2200 Open daily 11-5 Falcon Nest Winery – 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-0227 Open daily 10-7:30 Brian Benson Cellars – 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 Fri-Sun 11-5 Field Recording – 460 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-503-9660 Daily 11-5 Brochelle Vineyards – 2323 Tuley Court #130, Paso Robles; 805-237-4410 Ext, 1 Fri-Sun 11-5 First Crush Winemaking – 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-2772 By appointment only Brochelle Vineyards – 6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-4410 Ext. 2 Open daily 11-5 Four Lanterns Winery – 2485 West Hwy 46, Paso Robles; 949-300-5437 Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt Four Sisters Ranch – 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel; 805-467-2417 Thu-Sun 11-5 ★ BROKEN EARTH – 5625 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-239-2562 Open daily 10-5 Fratelli Perata – 1595 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-2809 Open by appointment only Burbank Ranch –5685 El Pomar Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0631 Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 Frolicking Frog – 739 12th Street, Paso Robles; 805-466-0779 Thu-Sat 12-5 ★ CALCAREOUS VINEYARD – 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-0289 Open daily 11-5 • General Tasting $10 • VIP Wine Tasting & Tour $35 • Food & Wine Pairing Frolicking Frog – 14490 San Miguel Road, Atascadero; 805-466-0779 Open by appointment only Caliza Winery – 2570 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1480 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 or by Appt Gelfand Vineyards – 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; Paso Robles; 805-239-5808 Open by appointment only Caparone Winery – 2280 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3827 Open daily 11-5, Closed Wed Giornata Wines – 470 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-434-3075 Open by appointment only Carina Cellars – 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-252-0860 Fri-Mon 11-5 Glunz Family – 8331 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-1400 Open daily 10-6 Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – 11240 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-9392 Open daily 10-5 Graveyard Vineyards – 6990 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805 467-2043 Thu-Mon 11-5 Cass Vineyards – 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1730 Open daily 11-5 GreMark Vineyards – 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda, Paso Robles; 805-237-0154 Open by appointment only Grey Wolf Cellars – 2174 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-237-0771 Open daily 11-5:30 ★ CASTORO CELLARS – 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-238-0725 Open daily 10-5:30 • General Tasting $5 • Disc Golf Course $5 Grizzly Republic Wines – 840 13th Street, Paso Robles; 678-372-7288 Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sun until 7 Cayucos Cellars – 131 N Ocean Avenue, Cayucos; 805-995-3036 Open daily 11-5:30, Closed Tue Halter Ranch Vineyard – 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9455 Open daily 11-5 Cellar 360 – 7000 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-226-7133 Fri-Sun 10-5 or by Appt ★ HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS – 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-0930 Thu-Sun 11-5 Cerro Prieto – 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8448 Open by appointment only Hansen Vineyard – 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-239-8412 Fri-Sun 11-5 Changala Winery – 3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9060 Fri-Mon 11-5 Harmony Cellars – 3255 Harmony Valley Road, Harmony; 805-927-1625 Sumer 10-5:30, Winter 10-5 Chateau Lettau – 840 13th Street, Suite G, Paso Robles; 805-238-6800 Thu-Mon 1-7,Fri-Sat 1-8 Hearst Ranch – 442 SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon; 805-927-4100 Open daily 11-5 Chateau Margene – 4385 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-238-2321 Fri-Mon 11-5 ★ HEARTHSTONE VINEYARD – 5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-2544 Thu-Mon 11-5 Chateau Margene – 845 Embarcadero, Unit G, Morro Bay; 805-225-1235 Open daily 12-7 • General Tasting $10 Chronic Cellars – 2020 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-7848 Open daily 11:30-5:30 Herman Story Wines– 1227 Paso Robles Strett, Paso Robles; 805-237-2400 Thu-Sun 11-4 or by Appt Cinquain Cellars – 6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel; 805-400-5978 Open by appointment only Hidden Oak – 4671 South El Pomar, Templeton; 805-237-9315 Fri-Sun 11-5 Hope Family Wines – 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4112 Fri-Sat 10-4 ★ CLAUTIERE VINEYARD – 1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-3789 Thu-Mon 11-5 Hug Cellars – 2323 Tuley Road, Paso Robles; 805-226- 8022 Thu-Mon 11-5 Clavo Cellars – 315 South Main Strett, Templeton; 805-226-0174 Open daily 12-5 Clayhouse Wines – 2180 W Centre St, Shandon; 805-238-7055 Open by appointment only ★ HUNT CELLARS – 2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1600 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Clos Solene Wines – 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-0478 Open by appointment only J&J Cellars – 2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel; 805-467-2891 Fri-Sun 11-5 Croad Vineyards – 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles; 805-226-9899 Thu-Mon 11-5 J Dusi Wines – 1401 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805 226-2034 Open daily 11-5 Cypher Winery – 3750 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-237-0055 Open daily 11-6 ★ J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES – 6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 Open daily 10-5

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Jack Creek Cellars – 5265 Jack Creek Road, Templeton; 805-226-8283 Thu-Mon by Appt only Proulx – 5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-2800 Thu-Mon 11-5 ★ JADA WINERY – 5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-4200 Open daily 11-4:45 Rabbit Ridge – 1172 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-3331 Thu-Sun 11-5 Justin Winery – 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-6932 Open daily 10-5 Ranchita Canyon Vineyard – 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel; 805 467-9448 Fri-Mon 11-5 Kaleidos – 3770 Willow Creek, Paso Robles; 805-226-0828 Fri-Sun 11-5 Rangeland Wines – 10425 Klau Mine Road, Paso Robles; 805-674-9232 Open by appointment only Kiamie Wine Cellars – 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8333 Open daily 11-5 Rendarrio Vineyards – 2323 Tuley Court, Suite 110, Paso Robles; 805-610-7659 Fri-Sun 11-5 Kukkula – 9515 Chimney Rock Road, Templeton; 805 227-0111 Fri-Sun 11-5 ★ RED SOLES – 3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9898 Open daily 11-5 L’Aventure Winery – 2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1588 Thu-Sun 11-4 or by Appt Rio Seco – 4295 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-8884 Open daily 11-5 Lago Giuseppe – 8345 Green Valley Road, 46W, Templeton; 805-237-7300 Open by appointment only RiverStar Vineyards – 7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0086 Thu-Mon 11-5 Laraneta Vineyards – 2602 Templeton Road, Templeton; 805-434-5090 Open by appointment only RN Estate Winery – 7986 North River Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-9802 Open by appointment only Law Estate Wines – 3885 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-9200 Open daily 10-4 by Appt only ★ ROBERT HALL WINERY – 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1616 Winter daily 10-5, Summer daily 10-6 LDT Cellars – 831 13 th Street, Paso Robles; 805-712-8883 Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30-6, Fri-Sun 11-8 Rockin’ R Wine – 8500 Union Road, Suite C, Paso Robles; 805-835-8529 Fri-Sun 11-5 Le Cuvier – 3333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles; 800-549-4764 Open daily 11-5 Rocky Creek Cellars – 8687 Apple Road, Templeton; 805-238-1919 Open daily 11-5 ★ LE VIGNE WINERY – 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4000 Sun-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 ★ ROTTA WINERY – 250 Winery Road, Templeton; 805-237-0510 Open daily 10:30-5:30 • Reserve Tasting $10 • Cheese or Chocolate Flight $15 • General Tasting $10 • Private VIP Tour with Barrel Tasting & Cheese Pairing $35 ★ ROXO PORT CELLARS – 6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-1600 Open daily 11-5 Linne Calodo – 3030 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-0797 Open by appointment only ★ SAN ANTONIO WINERY – 2610 Buena Vista, Paso Robles; 805-226-2600 Open daily 10-6 Locatelli – 8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel; 805-467-0067 Fri-Sun 1l-4 • Complimentary Tasting of 3 Wines • Artisan Series Tasting $15 Loma Linda Vineyards – 5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-7172 Open by appointment only San Marcos Creek – 7750 North Hwy 101, Paso Robles; 805-467-9260 Open daily 11-5 Lone Madrone – 5800 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-0845 Open daily 10:30-5 Sarzotti Winery – 180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton; 805-226-2022 Thu-Sun 11-5 or by Appt LXV Wine Lounge – 1306-B Pine Street, Paso Robles; 530-763-3821 Thu-Sun 1-7 Sculpterra Winery – 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-8881 Open daily 10-5 McPrice – 3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Open daily 11-5 Sextant Wines – 2324 Hwy 46W, Paso Robles; 805-542-0133 Open daily 10-5 Maloy O’Neill – 5725 Union Road, Paso Roble; 805-238-6430 Open daily 10-5 Shadow Run Vineyard – 2720 La Panza Road, Creston; 805-227-0554 Fri-Sun 10:30-5 ★ MICHAEL GILL CELLARS – 4125 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-1668 Fri-Sun 11-5 Shale Oak Winery – 3235 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-4800 Open daily 10-5 Midnight Cellars – 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-890 Winter daily 10-5, Summer daily 10-5:30 Sharp’s Hill – 835 12th Street (Poured at Vinoteca), Paso Robles; 805-227-7154 Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-11 Minassian-Young – 4045 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7571 Thu-Mon 11-5 Stacked Stone Cellars – 1525 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7872 Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 Mitchella Vineyard – 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way, Paso Robles; 805-239-8555 Thu-Sun 12-5 or by Appt Stanger Vineyards – 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 Open daily 11-5 Mondo Cellars – 3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-2925 Open daily 11-6 Stanger Vineyards 5225 Hwy 41 (at Creston Road), Creston; 805-238-4777 Sat-Sun 11-5 Moonstone Cellars – 801 Main Street, Suite, Cambria; 805-927-9466 Open daily 11-5 Starr-Ranch Winery – 9320 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; 805 227-0144 Open by appointment only Nadeau Family Vintners – 3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-3574 Fri-Sun 11-5 Steinbeck – 5940 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-1854 Thu-Mon 11-5 Nicora Winery – 2945 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-400-0039 By appointment only Still Waters Vineyards – 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles; 805-237-9231 Thu-Mon 11-5 Niner Wine Estates – 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles;805-239-2233 Open daily 10-5 Summerwood Winery – 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-1365 Open daily 10-5, Sat-Sun until 6 ★ OPOLO VINEYARDS – 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-9593 Open daily 10-5 Tablas Creek – 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-1231 Open daily 10-5 • General Tasting $10 • Food & Wine Pairing ★ TACKITT FAMILY– 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel; 805 467-9490 Fri-Sun 12-5 ONX Winery – 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-5607 Thu-Mon 10-4 Terry Hoage – 870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-2083 Thu-Mon 11-4 Oso Libre Winery – 7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-3378 Wed-Mon 11-5 Thacher Winery – 8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0087 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by Appt Parrish Family – 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles; 805-286-4028 Thu-Mon 1-6:30, Fri-Sat 1-7:30 Tobin James Cellars – 8950 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-2204 Open daily 10-6 ★ PASO PORT WINE CO. –5940 Union Road (in Steinbeck Vnyd), Paso Robles; 805-239-2229 Thu-Mon 11-5 Tolo Cellars – 9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-226-2282 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by Appt Paso Robles Wine Club – 800 Pine St, Suite 101, Paso Robles; 866-238-6400 Open daily 10-6 Treana Winery – 1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-4112 Fri-Sat 10-4 Paso Underground – 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-237-0799 Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5, or by Appt Turley Wine Cellars – 2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1030 Open daily 9-5 ★ PEACHY CANYON WINERY – 1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton; 805-239-1918 Open daily 10-5:30 Twilight Cellars– 110 Orchard Hill Road, San Juan Bautista; 805-238-7143 Thu-Sun 11-5 • General Tasting $10 Venteux Vineyards– 1795 Las Tablas Road, Templeton; 805-369-0127 Open daily 10-5 Pear Valley – 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-2861 Open daily 11-5 Via Vega Vineyard & Winery – 2378 Adobe Road, Paso Robles; 805-423-2190 Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 11-2, or by Appt ★ – 3280 Township Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-9432 Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt PELLETIERE ESTATE Victor Hugo Winery – 2850 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1128 Open by appointment only Penman Springs – 1985 Penman Springs Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-7959 Thu-Sun 11-5 Villicana Winery – 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-9456 Thu-Sun 11-5 Per Cazo Cellars – 5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805 227-4949 Open by appointment only Villa Creek Cellars – 5995 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles; 805-238-7145 Fri-Sun 11-5 or by Appt Pianetta – 829 13th Street, Paso Robles; 805-226-4005 Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 Villa San-Juliette – 6385 Cross Canyon Road, San Miguel; 805-550-0522 Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt Pipestone – 2040 Niderer Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-6385 Thu-Mon 11-5 ★ VINA ROBLES – 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles; 805-227-4812 Winter daily 10-5, Summer daily 10-6 Pithy Little Wine Co. – 1244 Pine Street, Suite B, Paso Robles; 805-546-1059 Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 • Estate Tasting $7 • Reserve Tasting $10 • Private Wine & Chocolate Experience $20 Poalillo Vineyards – 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 Open daily 11-5 • Private Wine & Cheese Experience $20 • Gourmet Lunch Tasting $35 • Charcuterie Plate $30 Pomar Junction – 5036 South El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-238-9940 Open daily 11-5 Vines on the Marycrest – 5050 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles; 805-237-0378 Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 10-4 Powell Mountain Cellars – 3050 Blue Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-434-8097 Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 or by appt. Vino Vargas – 950 Indian Dune Road, San Miguel, ; 805-369-1440 By appointment: 10-5pm

Vintage Cowboy – 10 East Pozo Road, Santa Margarita; 805-286-7172 Sat-Sun 11-5 William James – 911 Price Street (at Taste of the Valleys), Pismo Beach; 805-773-8466 Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 Vista Del Rey – 7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles; 805-467-2138 Open most Sundays 11-5 or by Appt SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON WINERIES Westberg Cellars – 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles; 805-238-9321 Fri-Sun 12-3 Whalebone Vineyard – 8325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles 805-239-9020 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5:30 ★ ANDREW MURRAY – 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-696-9604 Open daily 10:30-5:30 Wild Coyote Winery – 3775 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles; 805-610-1311 Open daily 11-5 • Rhône Zone Flight $15 • Grape to Glass Tour $18 (w/Chocolate Pairing add $8, w/Cheese Plate add $15) • Private Hosted Group Tasting of 8+ $15 ★ WILD HORSE WINERY – 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton; 805-434-2541 Open daily 11-5 Ca’ Del GreVino – 400 East Clark Avenue, Orcutt; 805 937-6400 Tue-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-7 • General Tasting $5 • A Grape to Glass Experience $15 Cambria Estate Winery – 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria; 805-938-8091 Open daily 10-5 Windward Vineyard – 1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles; 805-239-2565 Open daily 10:30-5 Core Wine – 145 South Gray Street, Suite 103, Orcutt; 805-937-1600 Mon & Wed-Sun 12-6 Zenaida Cellars – 1550 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-227-0382 Open daily 11-5 ZinAlley – 3730 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-238-0959 Fri-Sun 11-5 ★ COSTA DE ORO – 1331 South Nicholson Avenue, Santa Maria; 805-937-1468 Daily 11-6, Fri until 8 • General Tasting $10 • VIP Tasting $25 (Monday-Friday) • Wine on Tap $7/Glass • Friday Night Wine Down $12 SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES Cottonwood Canyon – 3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8463 Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 Demetria – 6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-686-2345 Open by appointment only ★ ALAPAY CELLARS – 415 First Street, Avila Beach; 805-595-2632 Open daily 10:30-6 • General TastiÏng $10 Fess Parker – 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-1545 Open daily 10-5 Autry Cellars – 5450 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-546-8669 Open daily 11-5 ★ FIRESTONE VINEYARD – 5000 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-3940 Open daily 11-5 • Featured Wine Flight $10 • Reserve Wine Flight $15 • Private Tasting Groups of 10+ $15 (w/Tour add $5) - Reservations required ★ – 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-269-8200 Open daily 10-5 BAILEYANA WINERY • Tours depart daily at 11:15am, 1:15pm & 3:15pm ★ BARNWOOD WINE – 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande; 888-809-VINE Open daily 11-5 Foxen Vineyard – 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-4251 Open daily 11-4 Biddle Ranch Vineyard – 6985 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-543-2399 Thu-Sun 11-5 Kenneth Volk Vineyards – 5230 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria; 805-938-7896 Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30, Tue-Wed by appt. ★ BISHOP’S PEAK – 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-489-0446 Open daily 10:30-4:30 Koehler – 5360 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-693-8384 Open daily 10-5 Center of Effort Wine – 2199 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande; 805-782-9463 Open by appointment only La Fenêtre – 2705 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Maria; 310-977-5615 Open by appointment only Cerro Caliente – 831 A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-2842 Fri-Sun 11-5 Presqu’ile Wine – 5391 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria; 805-937-8110 Fri 11-6, Sat-Thu 11-5 ★ CHAMISAL VINEYARDS – 7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-9463 Open daily 10-5 Rancho Sisquoc – 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-934-4332 Mon-Thu 10-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 • Classic Tasting Flight $15 • Estate Tasting Flight $25 Riverbench Vineyards – 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8340 Open daily 10-4 Claiborne & Churchill – 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-4066 Open daily 11-5 Sagebrush Annie’s – 4211 Hwy 33; Maricopa; 661-766-2319 Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Clesi Wines – 1850 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-286-5073 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sierra Madre Vineyard – 2570 Prell Road, Santa Maria; 805-922-3100 Open by appointment only Cuvee Champagne Bar – 550 1st Street, Avila Beach; 805-727-4144 Fri 4-10, Sat 1-10, Sun 12-7 Tantara Vineyard – 4747 Ontiveros Lane, Santa Maria; 805-938-5051 Open by appointment only Edna Valley Vineyard – 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-5855 Open daily 10-5 Tres Hermanas Winery – 9660 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria; 805-937-8451 Open daily 10-5 Filipponi Ranch Cellars – 1800 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo; 805-903-3567 Sat-Sun 12-4 Wine Country – 130 North Broadway Street, Suite A; Orcutt; 805-688-9339 Thu-Sat 1-8, Sun 1-6 Kelsey See Canyon – 1947 See Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-595-9700 Open daily 11-5:30 ★ ZACA MESA WINERY – 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-9339 Open daily 10-4 Kynsi Winery – 2212 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande;805-544-8461 Thu-Mon 11-5 • General Tasting $10 ★ LAETITIA VINEYARDS– 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-481-1772 Open daily 11-5 LOS ALAMOS WINERIES Luis Wine Bar – 1021 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo; 805-762-4747 Mon-Thu 3-11, Fri 3-Midnight, Sat 12-Midnight, Sun 12-11 Monterey Street Wine Co. – 1255 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 ★ BEDFORD WINERY – 448 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-2107 Open daily 11-5 Morovino – 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach; 805-627-1443 Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 • General Tasting $10 ★ NADIA WINE – 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-481-1772 Open daily 11-5 ★ BELL STREET FARM – 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-4609 Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon 11-5 Peloton Cellars – 470 Front Street,Avilia Beach; 805-627-1080 Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6, Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 Casa Dumetz Wines – 388 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-344-1900 Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 Phantom Rivers – 211 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande; 805-481-WINE Sun-Thu 12-5 , Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 ★ FREQUENCY WINES– 488 Bell Street, Suite B, Los Alamos; 805-344-1222 Fri-Sun 12-6 Piedra Creek Winery – 6425 Mira Cielo Drive, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-1281 Open by appointment only Municipal Winemakers – 423 Bell Street, Los Alamos; 805-931-6864 Fri-Sun 12-7 Pismo Beach Winery – 271-B Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach; 805-773-9463 Open daily 12-5 ★ MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD – 9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos; 805-344-1804 Wed-Sun 11-5 Sans Liege Wines – 870 Price Street, Pismo Beach; 805-773-2770 Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 Saucelito Canyon – 3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-543-2111 Open daily 10-5 LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Sextant Wines– 1653 Old Price Cnyn Road, San Luis Obispo; 866-833-WINE Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 Alexander & Wayne – 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-9665 Open daily 11-6 ★ SINOR-LAVALLEE WINES – 550 1st Street, Avila Beach; 805-459-9595 Thu-Mon 12-6 Alta Maria Vineyards – 2933 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-1144 Open daily 11-5 with extended hours in the summer ★ ANDREW MURRAY – 2901 Grand Avenue, Suite A (Tasting Room), Los Olivos; 805-693-9644 Open daily 11-5 ★ STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS – 178 Suburban Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-594-1318 Thu-Sun 11-5 • General Tasting $12 • Wine & Chocolate Flight $20 Arthur Earl – 2922 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-1771 Open daily 11-6 ★ TALLEY VINEYARDS – 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-489-0446 Open daily 10:30-4:30 • Core Tasting Flight $10 • Distinctive Menu Tasting Flight $18 • Private Hosted Group Tasting of 7+ $15 Artiste– 2948-E Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-2626 Open daily 11-5:30 Tangent Winery – 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-269-8200 Open daily 10-5 Beckmen Vineyards – 2670 Ontiveros Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-8664 Open daily 11-5 Taste of the Valleys – 911 Price Street, Pismo Beach; 805-773-8466 Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 Bernat – 2879 Grand Avenue (at Los Olivos Café), Los Olivos; 805-794-5217 Open daily 11:30-8 Tolosa Winery – 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-782-0500 Open daily 11-5 ★ BIEN NACIDO – 2963 Grand Avenue, Unit B, Los Olivos; 805-318-6640 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Wolff Vineyards – 6238 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo; 805-781-0448 Open daily 11-5 Bin 2860 – 2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-8537 Sun-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8

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Blair Fox Cellars – 2902 San Marcos Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-691-1678 Fri-Sun 12-5 or by Appt ★ HITCHING POST WINES – 406 East Hwy 246 (at Hitching Post Restaurant), Buellton; 805-688-0676 Brander Vineyard – 2401 Refugio Road, Los Olivos; 805-688-2455 Winter daily 11-4, Summer daily 10-5 Open daily from 4-9:30 Brophy Clark Cellars – 2905 Grand Avenue (at Los Olivos Tasting Room), Los Olivos; 805-929-4830 Open daily 11-5 Holus Bolus / Black Sheep Finds - 1500 E. Chestnut Ct., Lompoc; 805-637-1005 Sat-Sun 12-5 and by Appt. Byron – 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-938-7365 Open daily 11-5 Huber Cellars – 4892 Hapgood Road, Lompoc;805-736-3854 Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4 & by Appt Carhartt Vineyard – 2990-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0685 Open daily 11-5 ★ JALAMA WINES – 308 North 9th Street, Suite C; Lompoc; 805-735-8937 Fri-Sun 12-5 & by Appt Carina Cellars – 2900-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-2459 Open daily 11-5 Ken Brown Wines – 157 West Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-688-9400 Thu-Mon 11-4:30 Cinque Stelle – 2982-Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-4101 Thu-Mon 11-5 Lafond Vineyard – 6855 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-7921 Open daily 10-5 Consilience – 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-1020 Open daily 11-5 ★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY – 1509 East Chesnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-291-6643 Fri-Sun 12-5 ★ COQUELICOT – 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1500 Sun-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5 La Vie Vnyds – 308 North 9th Street, Suite D, Lompoc; 805-291-2111 Fri-Sun 11-5 Daniel Gehrs Winery – 2939 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 800-275-8138 Winter daily 10-5, Summer daily 10-6 Longoria Wines – 1700 Industrial Way, Suite A, Lompoc; 805-759-4637 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Dreamcote Wine Co. – 2933 San Marcos Avenue, #107, Los Olivos; 805-691-1200 Fri-Mon 11-5 ★ LORING WINE CO. & CARGASACCHI – 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-691-1300 Thu-Mon 10-4:45 ★ DRAGONETTE – 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-693-0077 Thu-Mon 11-5 • Regular Tasting $10 • Regular Tasting & Cookie Pairing $15 • Reserve Single Vineyard Tasting $13 • Reserve Single Vineyard Tasting & Cookie Pairing $18 Epiphany Cellars – 2974 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 866-354-9463 Open daily 11-5:30 Melville Vineyard – 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-735-7030 Open daily 11-4 Evans Ranch – 2901 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0558 Open daily 10-5 Montemar Wines – 1501 East Chesnut Court, Suite. E, Lompoc; 805-735-5000 Thurs & Sun 12-5, Fri & Sat 12-7 Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company – 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite C; Los Olivos; 805-694-2252 Open daily 11-9 Moretti Wine Company – 1595 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-4400 Thu-Sun 11-5 ★ J LUDLOW VINEYARD – 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8989 Open daily 11-5 ★ MOSBY WINERY – 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; 805-688-2415 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 Kaena Wine – 2890 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-451-6037 Open daily 11-5 New Vineland/Pierdrassi – 1501 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-736-6784 Fri-Sun 12-5 Lane Tanner Wines – 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room), Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open daily 11-5 Pali Wine Co. – 1036 West Aviation Drive, Lompoc; 805 736-7200 Sat-Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu by Appt ★ LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY – 2900 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8148 Open daily 11-5 Palmina – 1520 East Chestnut Court, Lompoc; 805-735-2030 Thu-Sat 11-5, Sun-Mon 11-4 Longoria Wines – 2935 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 866-759-4637 Open daily 11-4:30 Point Concepción Wines – 1601 West Central Avenue, Lompoc; 805-588-1545 Open by appointment only Sanford Winery – 5010 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc; 805-735-5900 Sun-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sat 11-5 ★ LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM – 2905 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Open daily 11-5 • General Tasting $10 Scott Cellars – 316 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-736-6161 Fri-Sun 11-4 Qupé Wines – 2963 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-686-4200 Open daily 11-5 Stolpman Vynds – 1700-B Industrial Way, Lompoc; 805-736-5000 Fri-Sun 12-5 Refugio Ranch Vineyards– 2990 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-5400 Thu-Mon 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 Standing Sun Winery – 92 2nd Street, Suite D, Buellton; 805-691-9413 Thu-Mon 11-5 & by Appt Saarloos & Sons – 2971 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-1200 Open daily 11-6 Sweeny Canyon – Buellton; 805-688-2415 Open by appointment only Samsara – 2466 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-331-2292 Thu-Mon 11-5 ★ TERRAVANT –35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-686-4742 Open daily 11-9 Semler Malibu Family – 2363 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-8105 Thu-Tue 11:30-5 • Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-5pm • Custom Wine Blending • Live Music Thursday-Saturday Stolpman Vineyards– 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-0400 Open daily 11-5 ★ TASTE OF STA. RITA HILLS – 1505 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-8774 Thu-Sun 11-5 Tensley/Lea Wines – 2900 Grand Avenue, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-688-6761 Fri-Sun 11-5 Thorne Wines – 35 Industrial Way (at Terravant The Winery Restaurant), Buellton; 805-693-1483 Open daily 11-9 Tercero Wines – 2445 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Suite 104, Los Olivos; 805-245-9584 Thu-Mon 12-5 Transcendence – 313 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-689-5258 Fri-Sun 11-4 Tessa Marie/ E&T Wines 2901-C Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 Thu-Mon 11:30- 5 Turiya Wines – 313 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-478-7016 Open by appointment only Tyler Winery – 300 North 12th Street, Unit 4A, Lompoc; 805-769-4639 Fri-Sun 11-5 ★ TORETTI FAMILY – 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos; 805-688-8002 Thu-Mon 12-5:30 Tre Anelli – 2923 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-686-3000 Open daily 11-5 ★ ZOTOVICH – 300 North 12th Street, Unit 1D, Lompoc; 805-736-1600 Fri-Sun 10-4 Verdad & Ethan – 2963-B Grand Avenue (at Qupé Wines Tasting Room), Los Olivos; 805-686-4200 Open daily 11-5 SOLVANG WINERIES Zinke Wine Co. – 2366 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 805-691-9718 Open daily 11-5 Baehner-Fournier Vineyard – 1539-C Mission Drive (at Wandering Dog), Solvang; 805-688-7118 Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 LOMPOC/BUELLTON WINERIES Blackjack Ranch – 2205 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-455-1412 Thu-Mon 11-5 Alma Rosa – 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-691-9395 Open daily 11-4 Buttonwood Winery – 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-3032 Open daily 11-5 Ampelos Cellars – 312 North 9th Street, Lompoc; 805-736-9957 Thu-Sun 11-5 ★ CALI LOVE WINE – 1651 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1678 Mon 11-7, Tue-Thu 12-7, Fri 12-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 Arcadian Winery – 1515 East Chestnut Avenue, Suite B, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 Thu-Fri 1-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm ★ CARIVINTAS WINERY – 476 First Street, Solvang; 805-693-4331 Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7 Babcock Winery – 5175 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-736-1455 Winter daily 10:30-4, Summer daily 10:30-5 • Dog & Kid Friendly Brewer-Clifton – 329 North F Street, Lompoc; 805-735-9184 Fri-Sun 11-4 ★ CASA CASSARA – 1607 Mission Drive Suite, 112, Solvang; 805-688-8691 Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 Clos Pepe – 1505 East Chestnut Ave (at Taste of Sta. Rita Hills), Lompoc; 805-735-8774 Thu-Sun 11-5 Dascomb Cellars – 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Suite C, Solvang; 805-691-9175 Open daily 12-7 Cold Heaven Cellars – 92 Second Street, Suite A, Buellton; 805-686-1343 Fri-Mon 12-5 Good Life – 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-7111 Sun-Thu 12-8, Fri-Sat 12-10 Crawford Family Wines – 92 Second Street, Suites G & H, Buellton; 805-698-3889 Fri-Sun 12-5, Weekdays by Appt Harrison-Clarke – 2825 Tapadero Road, Solvang, 805-686-0850 Open by appointment only D’Alfonso Curran – 4457 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc; 805-739-WINE Open by appointment only ★ LINCOURT VINEYARDS – 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-8554 Open daily 10-5 D’Vine – 107 Ocean Avenue, Lompoc; 805-735-8771 Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11 • General Tasting $10 Dierberg Estate/Star Lane – 1280 Drum Canyon Road, Lompoc; 866-652-8430 Open daily 11-5 ★ LIONS PEAK VINEYARD – 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-5466 Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 11-8 Fiddlehead Cellars – 1597 East Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc; 805-742-0204 Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 Lucas & Lewellen – 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9336 Open daily 11-6 Flying Goat Cellars – 1520 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc; 805-736-9032 Thu-Mon 11-4 ★ LUCKY DOGG WINERY – 1607 Mission Drive, Suite 102, Solvang; 805-691-9774 Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 ★ FOLEY ESTATES – 6121 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-737-6222 Open daily 10-5 • Dog & Kid Friendly • Estate Tasting $10 • Wine & Cheese Pairing $40 Presidio Vineyard – 1603 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-8585 Open daily 11-6

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Rideau Vineyard – 1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang; 805-688-0717 Open daily 10:30-5 Aldabella Winery - 31111 Via Colinas, Westlake Village; 818-991-9463 Fri5-10, Sat 1-11, Sun 1-5 Royal Oaks – 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-693-1740 Thu-Mon 10-5 (open 10-7 third Wednesay of each month) ★ ALMA SOL WINERY – 1321 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard #8, Thousand Oaks; 818-231-2749 Fri 6-9, Sat 1-6, Sun 2-5 Rusack Vineyard – 1819 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang; 805-688-1278 Open daily 11-5 Back Patio Cellars-930 Flynn Rd., Camarillo; 805-388-3457 Friday 4-7, Sat -Sun 11-5 Sevtap Winery – 1576 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-9200 Sun, Mon, Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9 Bella Victorian Vineyard – 2135 East Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo; 805-383-8800 Wed-Thu 11:30-7, Fri-Sat 11:30-8, Sun 11:30-4 Shoestring Winery – 800 East Hwy 246, Solvang; 800-693-8612 Fri-Sun 10-4 Camarillo Custom Crush – 300 South Lewis Road, Suite C, Camarillo; 805-484-0597 Sat-Sun 11-5 Sort This Out Cellars – 1636 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1717 Sun-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10 ★ CANTARA CELLARS – 126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo; 805-484-9600 Thu-Sun 11-6 Toccata (Mandolina) Wines – 1665 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-5506 Open daily 11-5:30 Casa Barranca – 208 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai; 805-640-1255 Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 Viking Garden Cellars – 448 Alisal Road, Suite E; Solvang; 805-688-2670 Open daily 11-9 ★ FOUR BRIX WINERY – 2290 Eastman Avenue #109, Ventura; 805-256-6006 Fri 4-8, Sat-Sun 12-5 Wandering Dog – 1539 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9126 Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri 1-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 • General Tasting $10 • Gourmet Pizza on Friday, Saturday & Sunday • Food Trucks Every First Friday of the Month SANTA YNEZ WINERIES Giessinger Winery – 365 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore; 805-524-5000 Mon & Thu 12-5, Tue & Wed 12-3:30, Sat 11-6, Fri & Sun 11-5 ★ HERZOG WINE CELLARS – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805-983-1560 Sun-Thu 10:30-9, Fri 10:30-4 Bridlewood Estate –3555 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez; 805-688-9000 Open daily 11-5 Labrynth Winery – 607 East Main Street, Suite D, Ventura; 805-585-2238 Wed-Sun 11:30-8 Carr Winery – 3563 Numancia Street,#101, Santa Ynez; 805-688-5757 Open daily 11-6 ★ – 961 North Rice Avenue, #5, Oxnard; 805-983-2500 Most Fridays 5-8, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6 Central California Wines – 3553 Sagunto Street, Suite A, Santa Ynez; 805-691-4094 Wed-Sun 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 MAGNAVINO CELLARS Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Room – 655 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai; 805-646-1700 Open daily 10-9 Gainey Vineyard – 3950 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez; 805-688-0558 Open daily 10-5 Old Creek Ranch Winery – 10024 Old Creek Road, Ojai Valley; 805-649-4132 Open daily 11-5 Imagine Wine – 3563 Numancia Street, #103, Santa Ynez; 805-688-1769 Open daily 11-5 Kalyra Winery – 343 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 805-693-8864 Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 ★ PANARO BROTHERS WINERY – 4517 Market Street, #7, Ventura; 805-654-1577 Fri 3-7, Sat-Sun 11-7 • General Tasting $10 Reeves Ranch Vineyard – 4000 West Oak Trail Rdoad, Santa Ynez; 805-688-7245 Open by appointment only Plan B Wine Cellars – 3520 Arundell Circle, #107, Ventura; 805-233-1453 Sat-Sun 12-5, Fridays by Appt Roblar Winery – 3010 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez; 805-686-2603 Open daily 11-5 Rancho Ventavo Cellars – 741 South A Street, Oxnard; 805-483-8084 Fri-Sun 11-6 & by Appt Sunstone – 125 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 800-313-9463 Open daily 11-5 San Vicente Cellars – 741 Lakefield Road, Suite A, Westlake Village; 805-379-3554 Fri 1-6, Sat-Sun 12-6 Vincent Vineyards – 2370 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 805-691-4200 Thu-Sun 11-4 Sunland Vintage – 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks; 805-379-2250 Thu-Fri 6-9, Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5 SANTA BARBARA WINERIES

Au Bon Climat – 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-966-9463 Open daily 12-6 Carr Winery – 414 North Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara; 805-965-7985 Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-6 Conway Family – 217-G Stearns Wharf (at Deep Sea), Santa Barbara; 805-618-1185 Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 DEALS & DISCOUNTS ★ CORKS N’ CROWNS – 32 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8600 Open daily 11-6 • Gold Wine Flight $8 • Platinum Wine Flight $15 • Pinot Noir Flight $12 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY • International Wine Flight $8 • Diamond Wine Flight $20 37 | ALAPAY CELLARS 15% OFF PURCHASES WITH AD Cottonwood Canyon – 224 Anacapa Street, Suite 1A, Santa Barbara; 805-963-1221 Fri-Mon 12-5 5 | EBERLE WINERY COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING Deep Sea Tasting room – 217-G Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara; 805-618-1185 Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 12 | TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS 10% OFF PURCHASES WITH AD Giessinger –210 State Street, Santa Barbara; 805-568-0820 Mon-Thu 12:30-6, Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-8 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Grassini Family – 813 Anacapa Street, #6, Santa Barbar; 805-897-3366 Open daily 12-6 Happy Canyon Vineyard – 30 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-232-3549 Open by appointment only 47 | ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Jaffurs Wine Cellars– 819 East Montectio Street, Santa Barbara; 805-962-7003 Winter Fri-Mon 11-5, Summer daily 11-5 53 | CALI LOVE WINE BUY ONE TASTING, GET ONE FREE Jamie Slone Wines – 23 East De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara; 805-560-6555 Open daily 12-6 53 | CARIVINTAS WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Kalyra by the Sea –212 State Street,Santa Barbara; 805-695-8606 Mon-Thu 12-7, Fri-Sun 12-8 48 | J LUDLOW VINEYARD 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Kunin Wines – 28 Anacapa Street, Suite A; Santa Barbara; 805 963-9633 Open daily 11-6 47 | LARNER VINEYARDS & WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Lafond Winery – 111 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara; 805 845-2020 Sun-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 53 | LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Margerum – 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-966-9463 Open daily 12-6 50 | LORING WINE/CARGASACCHI TASTING FEE WAIVED WITH $50 PURCHASE Margerum – 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8435 Open daily 12-6 53 | LUCKY DOGG WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Municipal Winemakers – 28 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-931-6864 Open daily 11-6 50 | MOSBY WINERY & VINEYARD 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Oreana Winery – 205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-962-5857 Open daily 11-5 48 | RANCHO OLIVOS ESATE OLIVE OIL MENTION AD FOR A DISCOUNT Santa Barbara Winery – 202 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; 805-963-3633 Open daily 10-5 44 | ZACA MESA WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Sanguis Wines – 8 Ashley Avenue, Santa Barbara; 805-845-0920 Fri-Mon by Appt only Silver Wines – 724 Reddick Street, Santa Barbara; 805-963-3052 Open by appointment only VENTURA COUNTY Standing Sun – The Bodega – 16 E. De La Guerra, Santa Barbara; 805 691-9413 Thu-Sun 1-6 56 | ALMA SOL WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Summerland – 2330 Lillie Avenue, Summerland; 805-565-WINE Open daily 11-7 56 | PANARO BROTHERS WINERY 2 FOR 1 TASTING WITH AD Vogelzang Vineyard – 1129 State Street, Suite 3E, Santa Barbara; 805-568-0900 Open by appointment only *See individual ads for details. Whitcraft Winery – 36A South Calle Cesar Chavez, Santa Barbara; 805-730-1680 Fri-Sun 12-4, Mon-Thu by Appt only

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